From Women Who've Been There

EXPERT ADVICE

In logistics, "safety stock" protects against uncertainty; in project management, over-communication serves as that safety buffer. By sharing updates before they are requested, you eliminate the "black box" effect where stakeholders guess at progress. This transparency ensures that when a bottleneck does appear, it isn't a surprise, allowing for a collaborative pivot rather than a panicked reaction.

Neurodiversity

Playing Catch-Up: Mid-Career ADHD Diagnoses in Women

ADHD presents differently in women and is frequently overlooked. They may be organized, capable, and high-functioning, until something slips and they spiral into self-blame. Years of compensating through overwork, rigid systems, and emotional overfunctioning can mask underlying challenges while steadily increasing cognitive load. Because these patterns are often internalized rather than externalized, ADHD frequently goes undiagnosed until mid-career. What looks like competence is often sustained effort. Recognizing this dynamic can help shift the narrative from personal failure to a need for more sustainable ways of working.