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Career, Calling & Composure
THIS IS IT! Today is the LAST DAY to apply for the upcoming Summer Session of the 4word: Mentor Program! At 4word, we are all about equipping professionals with the resources and knowledge that they need. One of the ways we do that is through the 4word:… Read More
Let Her Nudge You!
Mentorship is one of the foundational passions of 4word and is something that as an organization we fiercely advocate. The 4word: Mentor Program has seen dozens of mentor/mentee pairs go through our 10-week sessions and emerge reinvigorated, realigned, and ready to tackle new or existing goals for their… Read More
Summer Space Invaders
Summer is here! The space invaders are taking over the house! For those of us working parents fortunate enough to work from home, our home offices become an oasis of sorts. It's our own personal bubble of productivity that allows us to work on par with colleagues at… Read More
Moments, Mindsets & Moms
Just 1 WEEK LEFT to apply for upcoming session of the 4word: Mentor Program! At 4word, we are all about equipping professionals with the resources and knowledge that they need. One of the ways we do that is through the 4word: Mentor Program! We meticulously pair… Read More
Faith-Based Nursing as a 2nd Career
Making a career change is never an easy decision. Another struggle professional Christians deal with is how to be a light in their secular workplaces. Ilene Vought is a nurse at Baylor Plano and talks with us today about what led her to leave a 30-year career as… Read More
The 4 Things a Mentor is NOT
For all of the fuss made about how important and valuable mentors can be (a fuss I often make!), there’s a lot of bad information out there too. I am surprised by the number of young women I meet who either don’t have mentors or who don’t find… Read More
Balance, Business & Bars
Have you taken the 4word Survey? It only takes a few minutes! At 4word, we want to make sure that we’re doing everything we can to enrich your life and get you the resources you need. In order to help us do that, we need your help!… Read More
Don’t Wait For Opportunity To Knock
When you’re a professional, your work schedule tends to dictate your personal schedule, which means you might not have as much time as you’d like to get involved in activities and organizations outside of your office. Reagan Cannon, Assistant Vice President for AT&T Call Centers, has expertly navigated… Read More
Mom Evolution Revolution
I SO hope everyone enjoyed your Mother’s Day…..AND remembered to honor those that have mothered us through life. I took the time to reflect on how my feelings about my mom have changed throughout the years, and on how what my kids think of me will change, too.… Read More
Mothers, Marriage & Mentors
Take The 4word Survey! At 4word, we want to make sure that we’re doing everything we can to enrich your life and get you the resources you need. In order to help us do that, we need your help! Take five minutes and complete this 4word… Read More
Take Life In Stride
Transition. It’s a word not many of us would readily admit liking. Change of any kind can definitely be an exciting time in your life, but at the same time, it can be a slightly terrifying thing. Parenting is full of transitions and it's up to us as… Read More
Your Careers Are Married Too
When he works and she works, how does the marriage work? It’s relatively easy to be supportive (and supported) before your marriage, when your career is basically just between you and God. A lot of young people mistakenly go into marriage thinking that they can continue that approach.… Read More
Nike, Novices & Niceties
Mother's Day Is NEXT WEEKEND! Did You Get Mom A Gift Yet? 4word Can Help! Mother's Day is May 10, which means you only have a couple of weeks left to get Mom a truly special token of your appreciation for her. Give her a gift (or… Read More
Be A Light In Your Office
In the professional world, our spiritual beliefs are not always encouraged. It is our task as professional Christians to find a way to infuse our actions and day-to-day activities with a Godly example and light. Pam Johnson has worked at Nike for 21 years and enjoys being a… Read More
WHAT? It’s Summer?
I’m lost in my thoughts. I can see the perfect summer family vacation in my mind. The kids are cheerfully building castles in the sand, my husband is pouring me a tall glass of lemonade, and I am nearly comatose in my chaise lounge, listening to the waves… Read More
Juggling, Jobs & Joy
4word Can Help You Find the Perfect Mother's Day Gift! Mother's Day is May 10, which means you only have a couple of weeks left to get Mom a truly special token of your appreciation for her. Give her a gift (or two) that will let… Read More
Avoid “Super Woman Syndrome”
Finding just the right balance between work and life is something with which any professional struggles. Professional women typically have even more unbalance thrown into their mix when life involves children. Fabi Howard has worked as a professional coach for years and has watched every stage of raising… Read More
Wasted In The Workplace
A few weeks ago I had the chance to ask Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria about the continuing inequalities many women experience at work. In response, he noted that "Since 54% of college graduates are women, it is a waste of a valuable resource not to have… Read More
Fear, Forward & Family Feud
Graduation Gift Shopping? 4word Has You Covered! High school and college graduates are about to take an often scary first step into a new chapter of life. Give them a gift (or two) that will help them navigate this new life experience! 4word has a variety… Read More
Put Your Busy-ness in THIS Can
Professional women can often confuse themselves for professional jugglers. With the amount of responsibilities, activities, and events crammed into our schedules, we rarely find time to think about ourselves and what we’re wearing. Rosie Vann-Dalton and Sande Brandt want to help change that time-crunch issue for women in… Read More