Streamer HBO presented a very successful television series called Succession for five years. The show won a huge audience and numerous awards. The plot centered on a fictional family atop a fictional media company. The plot focused on the patriarch of the family, and head of the company and who of his children would inherit the business. Without the satire and high drama of the show, it highlighted a [...]
Answering the Call to Fulfill Your Destiny There comes a moment in many successful careers when the external markers of achievement—title, income, prestige—no longer feel like enough. Something deeper stirs, a quiet yet persistent knowing that there is another path waiting to be taken. In my work as a psychologist, I have spoken with many professionals from renowned Silicon Valley companies who, despite their accomplishments, feel an undeniable call [...]
On March 9, 2025, I had the incredible opportunity of representing the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Silicon Valley at the International Women’s Day Networking Event hosted by Rotary District 5170. It was an evening filled with powerful conversations, meaningful connections, and a shared commitment to uplifting women in business and leadership. From engaging with like-minded professionals to hearing from an inspiring panel of women leaders, the [...]
Mastering Your Media Presence: A Five Key Guide for Women Business Leaders In today’s digital-first business world, your media presence isn’t just an add-on—it’s a vital leadership tool. After conducting over 12,000 interviews with leaders and celebrities and coaching countless C-suite executives, Janice discovered that success leaves clues. The most impactful leaders realize they are the star of their own life’s reality show—and they know how to use that mindset [...]
Celebrating Harbir Bhatia The Silicon Valley Business Journal has recognized Silicon Valley Central Chamber CEO (and NAWBO SV member), Harbir K. Bhatia, as one of Silicon Valley's Power100 individuals shaping the region alongside other exceptional leaders! Described as a “nontraditional leader committed to creating social impact and tackling pressing societal issues head-on, often by leveraging public-private partnerships.” Harbir Bhatia is a civic entrepreneur at heart. Her leadership, dedication, and [...]
March, 2025 NAWBO Silicon Valley Communicates Collaboration, Support, Mentoring and More to Win Members Chapter President Wendy Roberts and Membership Director Robin Fisher share the strategy and best practices that put them on top during the last Membership Campaign: What’s so special about NAWBO and your chapter that you communicate as part of your Membership Campaign efforts? Silicon Valley: Collaborating women business owners, a supportive environment, mentoring opportunities, promoting [...]
Join Tonia Chagnon from NAWBO HQ and Lois Rouder, Senior Partner Manager at Amazon Business, for an insider look at the tools and strategies her team has developed to help Amazon Business sellers grow—with a focus on small and diverse sellers, sustainable products and the Buy Local initiative. In just 15 minutes, you’ll learn about Amazon Business (where B2B lives on Amazon.com), the shopping experience and how to leverage [...]
Global Women Entrepreneurship — what an incredible experience!Recently, NAWBO SV had the honor of partnering with Global Ties San Francisco whose parent organization is the World Trade Center Northern California to host 24 international delegates from various countries.Together, we engaged in candid conversations about women's entrepreneurship, how to build support systems for women business owners, and how to tackle workforce challenges across cultures. Being in a room full of global [...]
Leena Mendoza / Coble Tree / www.cobletree.com Co-Founder/Executive Coach/Business Strategist In the competitive business landscape, exceptional customer success and retention are vital. AI and automation now play crucial roles in enhancing client relationships by facilitating consistent touch points and personalized communication. Here are concise, actionable steps to improve customer success: Implement AI-driven analytics to understand and predict customer needs. Automate routine communications like updates and check-ins to keep [...]
AMV Business Solutions, LLC Alexandra Martinez Villarroel Human Resources Consultant Creating a positive and strong work culture is like growing a tree. It takes time and effort and is critical to an organization’s success. As a leader, you are responsible for steering your team’s ship and laying the foundation of their success. Your behavior sets the tone for your team, and by being a positive role model, [...]