You don't have to be now what you were then

April 23, 2019 by Ruchi Watson in Life

I sometimes hinder my own progress by labeling myself based on decades-old descriptions of a person who has now grown and evolved into something different. I often say that I value continuous learning. Learner is even one of my top CliftonStrengths…why WOULDN’T I grow and change?

From industry to academia: a story of "finding your passion"

April 23, 2019 by Ruchi Watson in Life, Higher Education, Business

I pivoted from a career in the corporate sector at Fortune 500 companies to one in higher education because of one Ms. Oprah Winfrey.

Pro-Tip: Create a Happy Folder

April 22, 2019 by Ruchi Watson in Life

During the HBR Women at Work podcast, I heard a tip from one of the hosts about creating a folder of positive emails about yourself that you can read when you’re feeling down at work…I, too, have a folder just like that, which I call my happy folder.