Sheroes: 10 Things You Should Do To Be Your Best Self

What are the top ten pieces of advice you would give women to be their best selves?

Making that Human Connection

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Making that human connection leads to breakthroughs, and I would encourage us to seek it out, rather than shy away from it, even in professional settings. Forging a connection with others is what life is all about. - Ariel Boorstin, VP of Marketing for Voss Water

Don't Forget Your Self Worth

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I think what’s most important is that you don’t forget your self-worth, you don’t apologize. It’s taken me a very long time to be okay in my skin, walking into boardrooms or meetings understanding that I am enough. - Raquel Bruno of Drive Entertainment Group

Don’t listen to the dream stealers

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“Don’t listen to the dream stealers.” There are so many people who will tell you that you can’t do something. It’s important to listen to those who believe there’s no limit to your potential. - Heather Krug

Be Your Own Boss

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Be your own boss! It’s so important for female leaders to express their voices. No one fully understands your unique gifts like you do. So, steer clear of any past storylines that tell you it’s not possible to achieve something. Be you, and take a leap of faith. - Alison Shine of Keen.com

Build the Support System You Need

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Networking and connection are a vital part of being a change agent. To improve the world through your work, it is crucial to start with your own network and stay connected with your classmates, teachers and professors, and eventually your colleagues. It’s true what they say: “It’s not just what you know, but who you know.” Take advantage of the communities and networks you have, or build the support system you need, to change the world on behalf of the causes you believe in. We’re all better when we stand up together. - Sung Poblete, PhD, RN of Stand Up To Cancer

Make Room for Balance

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Balance. Anyone in this industry I’m sure has heard this before but it’s true. We are so overly stimulated all of the time that we’ve burnt out before we even realized we’ve burnt out! All I can tell you is to make room for balance and make room to put even a percentage of effort that you put into your work, into yourself. - Christina Ballinger of Day One House

Keeping the Lines of Communication Open

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I think keeping the lines of communication open is key, as treating everyone like you would treat your boss is as well. When people feel respected, you help them be at their best, empowering them to fully invest themselves in their role without the fear of making mistakes. - Naryana Montufar, Managing Editor of Astrology.com and Horoscope.com

Leading by Example

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I firmly believe in leading by example and fostering an open environment where co-workers feel empowered to speak up for themselves. I aim to provide space and outlets for my team to express ideas, work through challenges, and to celebrate successes. This is sometimes a challenge with a big team, but it is important! People feeling heard is essential for team synergy and growth. - Jean Thompson of Seattle Chocolate

Become a Model of Resilience

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Become a model of resilience to your team. As a leader, your direct reports will look to you for clues on how they should react to the latest changes hitting the business. A positive (yet realistic) attitude in the face of unexpected news or seasons of ambiguity goes a long way in keeping people motivated and engaged — and in keeping you energized for the long-run. Being a leader is about playing the long-game and recognizing that change brings opportunity. - Caitlin Robertson of Reach Agency

Believe In Yourself

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Believe in yourself. A lot of women do not give themselves enough credit, or they lack confidence in their abilities. You can’t ask a team to believe in you if you don’t believe in yourself. - Jennifer Matthews of The Bloc