Fail to Win: How to Flip a Career Failure Into a TED Talk

Losing my dream corporate job was devastating, until it became the catalyst for landing a TED Talk. This is my story on resilience, why failure is temporary, and 3 steps to turn your biggest setback into your biggest win.

Neurodivergent Networking: 7 Ways to Network with Neurodivergent Professionals

Traditional networking excludes neurodivergent talent. Discover 7 practical, inclusive strategies to build effective neurodivergent networks that foster trust, drive innovation, and unlock career growth for everyone.

Neurodiversity, networking, Leadership, Career Advice, Career Growth, Diversity & Inclusionsonya barlow20 November 2025neurodivergent networking, inclusive networking, neurodiversity in the workplace, ADHD networking, career growth strategies, D&I training, LMF Network, neurodivergent talent

The Big Business Networking Question: Giving First or Taking Away?

Business networking is a long game, but what is your intention: are you building relationships to give, or to take? Learn the key shift from transactional contact collection to value-first collaboration that builds long-term success.

Career Advice, Career Growth, Networking Tips, Women In Business, Leadership, BUSINESSsonya barlow30 October 2025Business Networking, Networking Tips, career growth, relationship building, giving first, Professional Development, LMF NETWORK (Like Minded Females), Sonya Barlow, personal branding

How Intentional Networking Changed My Career (And How It Can for You Too!)

Learn how intentional networking creates authentic connections that open doors and shape lasting career growth.

Career Advice, networking, Professional Growth, Leadershipsonya barlow15 September 2025Networking, career growth, Professional Development, Personal Branding, Building Relationships, Authentic Leadership, Business Advice, Community Building

3 Everyday AI Tools I Use to Grow My Career as an Entrepreneur

3 everyday AI tools that can boost clarity, communication, and creativity in your career, with no tech expertise required.

AI &Tech, Entrepreneurship, Career Development, Career Growth, productivity, Leadershipsonya barlow4 September 2025AI, career growth, Career Development, LMF Network, Sonya Barlow, Entrepreneur Tips, Productivity Tools, Personal Branding, Future of Work

Mastering Public Speaking: 3 Key Presentation Styles You Need to Know

Discover 3 powerful presentation styles, such as hosting, interviewing, and keynotes, and learn how to master each for confident, engaging public speaking.

Career Advice, Public Speaking, Career Development, Leadership, Confidencesonya barlow18 August 2025Public Speaking, presentation skills, Sonya Barlow, Confidence Building, Keynote Speaking, Interviewing Skills, Hosting Events, career growth, Professional Development, Networking Skills, career advice, Business Networking

3 Last-Minute Presentation Fails That (Surprisingly) Made Me a Better Speaker

Before delivering a keynote on Neurodiversity & Inclusion, Sonya Barlow faced three last-minute presentation fails and each one taught her a powerful lesson in adaptability, public speaking, and career growth.

CAREERS, Career Growth, Leadership, networking, Professional Networking, Public Speaking, Career Advicesonya barlow13 March 2025Sonya Barlow, Career Advice, Business Networking, public speaking tips, presentation skills, leadership growth, adaptability at work, Keynote Speaker, Diversity and inclusion, accessibility

5 Ways to Empower Women on IWD 2025

IWD 2025 is about action, not just words. From investing in mentorship to celebrating achievements, here are 5 ways to drive real change for women. Let’s move beyond performative gestures and create lasting impact.

Women’s Empowerment, Career Development, Leadership, DIVERSITY, Business Growth, Diversity & Inclusionsonya barlow30 January 2025IWD2025, WomenInBusiness, CareerDevelopment, SonyaBarlow, Mentorship, GenderEquality, DiversityAndInclusion, LMF NETWORK (Like Minded Females)Comment

Business Strategies from Wall Street's Einstein, Peter Tuchman

What can business leaders learn from Wall Street’s most famous trader? Peter Tuchman shares key insights on confidence, social media strategy, and championing diversity.

Business Growth, Career Development, networking, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Leadershipsonya barlow23 January 2025BusinessNetworking, SuccessMindset, DiversityInFinance, CareerGrowth, Entrepreneurship, SonyaBarlow, PeterTuchman, FinanceLeadership, NetworkingTipsComment