The 3 Cultural Barriers Holding South Asian Women Back from Leadership

Explores the cultural barriers holding South Asian women back from leadership roles, offering insights, career strategies, and actionable advice to navigate identity, ambition, and workplace growth.

Career Advice, Thought Leadership, Women In Business, Diversity & Inclusionsonya barlow16 October 2025Sonya Barlow, South Asian Women, Leadership Barriers, Workplace Inclusion, Career Growth, Women in Business, Diversity and Representation, LMF Network, Confidence and Mindset, Professional Development

How to Turn Your Superpower and Failures into Career Growth

Discover how embracing your quirks, learning from failures, and aligning your strengths can fuel real career growth. Practical advice on turning setbacks into opportunities.

Career Advice, Business Growth, Confidence, Professional Growth, Failuresonya barlow13 October 2025Sonya Barlow, Career Growth, Confidence & Mindset, Professional Development, Failure, Superpowers, Career Advice, Personal Growth, Women in Business, LMF Network

Travel Smarter, Grow Stronger: 3 Ways to Boost Your Confidence on Business Trips

Business travel isn’t just about meetings, but about an opportunity to grow, build confidence, and embrace new perspectives through curiosity, listening, and cultural connection.

Career Advice, Confidence, BUSINESS, Travel & Work, travel, Professional Growthsonya barlow9 October 2025Sonya Barlow, Business Travel, Career Growth, Confidence Building, Professional Development, Networking Tips, Bleisure Travel, Travel Confidence, Future of Work, LMF Network

Why Networking Is Your Fastest Career Accelerator

Networking can open doors faster than any skill or strategy. Learn how building genuine connections accelerates career growth.

Career Advice, networking, Professional Growth, Entrepreneurshipsonya barlow6 October 2025Sonya Barlow, Career Growth, Business Networking, Professional Development, Career Accelerator, Building Connections, Relationship Building, Career Confidence, Public Speaking, LMF Network

How to Get Invited to Speak at Tech Conferences

Practical steps to land speaking opportunities at global tech conferences, from building credibility to creating a strong professional brand.

Career Advice, Public Speaking, Professional Growth, Career Development, AI &Techsonya barlow29 September 2025Sonya Barlow, Public Speaking, Tech Conferences, Career Growth, Networking, Personal Branding, Leadership, Professional Development, Event Speaking, Business Tips

Future-Proof Your Career: Key Insights from My Alleyn's School Workshop

In her Alleyn’s School workshop, Sonya Barlow shared how exploring passions, skills, and purpose can help students future-proof their careers.

Career Advice, Future of Work, Thought Leadership, Events & Workshopssonya barlow25 September 2025Future of Work, career advice, Career Growth, Future-Proof Skills, Sonya Barlow, Education, Workshops, Alleyn’s School, Professional Development, Student Careers, Skills for 2030

What Is A Workfluencer? Workfluencer Wednesday Career Series with Sonya Barlow

What is a Workfluencer? In 2025, career growth is about visibility, credibility, and connection. Discover why being a Workfluencer matters and how Workfluencer Wednesday helps professionals thrive.

Career Advice, Career Development, Professional Growth, Thought Leadership, Workfluencer Wednesdaysonya barlow22 September 2025Workfluencer, career growth, Professional Development, Personal Branding, Workplace Confidence, networking, Workfluencer Wednesday, Sonya Barlow, Thought Leadership, Digital Careers

3 Presentation Habits That Help Me Speak Confidently On Stage

Simple presentation habits to help you prepare with intention, connect with your audience, and speak with confidence on stage.

Public Speaking, Confidence, Career Advice, Professional Growthsonya barlow18 September 2025Public Speaking, presentation skills, confidence, Communication, career growth, Stage Presence, Professional Development, leadership

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

7 Ways to Build a Strong Professional Network and Increase Your Net Worth

Practical strategies to grow authentic connections, strengthen your professional network, and boost your long-term career success.

Career Advice, networking, Professional Growthsonya barlow11 September 2025Networking Tips, Career Growth, Professional Development, Business Networking, Sonya Barlow, LMF Network, career advice, Mentorship, Leadership Skills

The 3-2-1 Networking Tip That Changed How I Connect

Learn how the 3-2-1 Networking Rule can help you build meaningful connections, follow up effectively, and grow lasting professional relationships.

networking, Career Advice, Entrepreneurship, Business Growth, Career Developmentsonya barlow25 August 2025Networking Tips, career growth, Professional Development, Building Connections, Business Networking, Sonya Barlow, entrepreneurship, Leadership Skills

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 Career Moves That Helped Me Become a Public Speaker & Entrepreneur

Discover the 3 key career moves that helped Sonya Barlow become a successful public speaker and entrepreneur. Learn how to apply these strategies to grow your career confidence, and opportunities.

Career Development, Entrepreneurship, networking, Professional Networking, Business Growth, Public Speakingsonya barlow20 February 2025Public Speaking, career growth, entrepreneurship, Personal Branding, networking, Professional Development, tech careers, Women in Business, Business Growth

13 Icebreaker Questions for When You’re Nervous About Networking

Networking can feel intimidating, but with the right questions, you can turn any event into an opportunity to build meaningful connections. In this post, I share 13 icebreaker questions to help ease those networking nerves and create genuine relationships.