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  Forté Signals

  Why “Let Your Work Speak for Itself” No Longer Works

  Many of us, ahem, professionals of a certain age, were given the same advice early in our careers: Let your work speak for itself. Focus on the work. Good work gets noticed. No one sat me down and delivered those exact words, but it was definitely in the air. And at the time, the advice […]

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  ERGs in Action

  The Case for a 30-Second ERG Explanation

  Here we are, well into 2026, and I found myself wondering how women’s ERGs are doing. As you may know, the conversation around DEI is… complicated. Some companies have pulled back on the language. Others have reorganized programs or folded initiatives into broader talent strategies. So it seemed like a good moment to check in. […]

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  Career Advancement

  Give to Gain in Action: Insights from Melody Wilding’s International Women’s Day Session

  The 2026 International Women’s Day theme was Give to Gain, highlighting the power of generosity and collaboration to advance women’s equality. At Forté, where these conversations happen year-round and not just when the social media calendar declares it International Women’s Day, we found ourselves interpreting the theme a little differently. In a note to the […]

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  Early Career

  Confidence Isn’t a Personality Trait. It’s a Skill.

  This article incorporates insights from executive coach Kelly O’Brien on building confidence at work. Some people seem naturally confident. They speak up easily. They volunteer for stretch assignments. They don’t appear rattled by feedback. It can look like confidence is something you either have or you don’t. But confidence is not a personality trait. It’s […]

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  Job Search

  Laid Off? Start Here.

  This article incorporates insights from career development leaders and Forté community experts on navigating layoffs and professional transitions. Getting laid off hurts. And the hardest part isn’t the job loss. It’s the story you start telling yourself about what it means. Maybe it means you weren’t good enough.Maybe it means you’re behind.Maybe it means everyone […]

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  Forté Signals

  What’s the Deal with Job Descriptions?

  Have you heard the stat about women only applying to jobs when they meet nearly all of the requirements? It shows up in workshops on confidence, leadership development, career planning… Pick a topic and at some point someone will mention it. The exact numbers change depending on who tells the story. But the basic claim […]

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