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Karen Teller, M.B.A., and Elaine Lyerly

About

Karen Teller, M.B.A., worked in a male-dominated manufacturing industry that was slow to accept and appreciate the talents and skills of women. She successfully navigated her career and built friendships and alliances while handling awkward situations.

As the CEO of an award-winning brand marketing and public relationships firm, Elaine Lyerly served clients in a diverse array of industries. She has experienced many inappropriate situations and learned how to deal with them while achieving success.

Recent Posts
Hold Your Comments, Please!
Women still regularly receive comments from male peers at work that makes them stop and wonder: Is that supposed to be a compliment?
Regain Your Power by Silence

Are you a serial over-apologizer? Stop and consider whether an apology is really called for.

Are you a serial over-apologizer? Stop and consider whether an apology is really called for.

Have You Ever Been Tagged a “Hysterical Woman”?

When it comes to emotions in the workplace, there are still often differences in behavioral expectations between men and women.

When it comes to emotions in the workplace, there are still often differences in behavioral expectations between men and women.

The Velvet Hammer Response to Inappropriate Remarks

When caught off-guard from an outrageous and inappropriate comment, pull out your big imaginary velvet hammer and thoughtfully and privately address the perpetrator.

When caught off-guard from an outrageous and inappropriate comment, pull out your big imaginary velvet hammer and thoughtfully and privately address the perpetrator.

Responding to Sexual Abuse in the Workplace

Why does the #MeToo movement heat up then go silent? How can you handle awkward situations effectively?

Why does the #MeToo movement heat up then go silent? How can you handle awkward situations effectively?

Say Nothing. Do Something

Have you ever been in a situation at work where someone said something so outrageous you were left speechless. You are not alone.

Have you ever been in a situation at work where someone said something so outrageous you were left speechless. You are not alone.

Good Guys and Male Allies

We have all been there. A guy at work says something really inappropriate about you in front of your male colleagues and no one says one word.

We have all been there. A guy at work says something really inappropriate about you in front of your male colleagues and no one says one word.