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The Executive Presentation Playbook Nobody Hands You

May 17, 2026

Picture this: you’ve spent hours preparing for an executive presentation. Thirty seconds in, someone interrupts you. Your instinct says it’s going sideways. It’s probably not. I’ve been collecting insights from leaders who’ve sat on both sides of the table, and one thing keeps coming up: understanding how executives think is one of those unwritten corporate rules nobody hands you a guide for. You learn it the hard way, or you get lucky and someone clues you in. Here are a few insights worth keeping in your back pocket the next time you’re in that room.

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What My Son’s Career Day Taught Me About Saying Yes

May 10, 2026

A last-minute “yes” to a middle school Career Day volunteer opportunity became a moment I’m so glad I didn’t miss. This post reflects on how small decisions to show up, even when life feels especially full, can matter more for our kids and for us than we realize.

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Last week, I had an amazing opportunity to sit down with one of Microsoft’s most forward-thinking leaders who left me with a very different (and much more hopeful perspective) on what AI actually means for our careers. In this post, I share the key takeaways from Katy George, who leads Workforce Transformation at Microsoft.  

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Hey there! I’m a working mom of two great kids, with a long career in tech. Coffee is my fuel, and I’m all about personal and professional growth. Life should be easier and more purposeful, right? That’s why I created this blog – a destination for working moms who want to love their life and career. We’ve got one precious life, so let’s make the most of it together. Ready to dive in?

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Happy Mothers Day! To the moms showing up even when the calendar is full and the timing isn’t perfect...this one’s for you. 🌸

I’m taking a little trip down memory lane today on the blog.

Back in early 2020, I almost said no to volunteering at my son Dylan’s middle school for Career Day.

Work was busy, my plate was full, and I’d pulled the classic move of offering to be a “backup” …fully expecting not to be called.

Spoiler alert: I was called.

What followed involved poster boards, a laptop demo, candy bribes, and the very humbling experience of trying to make digital marketing sound cool to 7th & 8th graders all while standing next to a fireman.

When it was over, I asked Dylan how he thought it went. His answer is the whole reason I wrote today’s post.

This Mother’s Day, I’m grateful for the yes I almost didn’t say. 🥰

Full story is on the blog. Link in bio.

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If you are new here...I’m Danielle, a working mom, tech leader with 20+ years in Fortune 500 companies and the creator of Career Insight Studio. I write for working women who want to grow their careers without losing themselves in the process.

#mothersday #workingmom #career #womenintech

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Happy Mothers Day! To the moms showing up even when the calendar is full and the timing isn’t perfect...this one’s for you. 🌸 I’m taking a little trip down memory lane today on the blog. Back in early 2020, I almost said no to volunteering at my son Dylan’s middle school for Career Day. Work was busy, my plate was full, and I’d pulled the classic move of offering to be a “backup” …fully expecting not to be called. Spoiler alert: I was called. What followed involved poster boards, a laptop demo, candy bribes, and the very humbling experience of trying to make digital marketing sound cool to 7th & 8th graders all while standing next to a fireman. When it was over, I asked Dylan how he thought it went. His answer is the whole reason I wrote today’s post. This Mother’s Day, I’m grateful for the yes I almost didn’t say. 🥰 Full story is on the blog. Link in bio. +++++ If you are new here...I’m Danielle, a working mom, tech leader with 20+ years in Fortune 500 companies and the creator of Career Insight Studio. I write for working women who want to grow their careers without losing themselves in the process. #mothersday #workingmom #career #womenintech
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