by Andrea C. McLean | Nov 23, 2025 | Personal Reflection and Growth Mindset
“We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience.” This quote, attributed to philosopher John Dewey, captures the heart of what I want to share with you today. As we reach the end of the year, many women tell me the same thing. They worked...
by Andrea C. McLean | Oct 23, 2025 | Self-empowerment and Personal Growth
Have you ever watched someone get noticed for ideas that sounded a lot like yours? It’s not that they’re more capable. It’s that they’ve learned how to make their value visible. Influence isn’t about power plays or being the loudest voice in the room. It’s how people...
by Andrea C. McLean | Sep 16, 2025 | Designing Your Future Self Podcast
We’ve all faced moments when life doesn’t go as planned – a failed project, a missed promotion, or an unexpected career shift. These setbacks can feel overwhelming, but what if they could become the driving force behind your greatest growth? In this...
by Andrea C. McLean | Sep 9, 2025 | Self-empowerment and Personal Growth
You don’t need a title to lead. Leadership begins with trust: how you show up, how you follow through, how you support others. In this post, I share five powerful trust-building strategies that can help you expand your influence, even before the promotion arrives. If...
by Andrea C. McLean | Jul 17, 2025 | Self-empowerment and Personal Growth, Personal Reflection and Growth Mindset
Should is not your compass. Should is often someone else’s map. And the more you follow it, the farther you drift from your own truth. The silent pressure of ‘shoulds’—the ones we carry from family, culture, and society—can quietly derail our authentic...
