Maya Rodriguez
160 posts
Maya writes about careers and professional development for WMN Magazine. She covers leadership, skill building, career strategy, and the durable capabilities that create long-term success.
The Interview Isn’t the Hard Part. Getting the Interview Is. Here’s the Fix.
Most job search advice starts at the wrong step. Here's what actually gets you in the room in 2026 — and the specific strategies that cut through ATS filters, ghosting, and high-volume competition.
11% of Fortune 500 CEOs Are Now Women. Here’s What Got Them There (And What Didn’t).
11% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women—up from 10.4% in 2024. But what actually got them there? And what myths about reaching the C-suite are holding you back?
The AI Job Market Isn’t a Doomsday Scenario. Here’s What’s Actually Happening for Women.
AI isn't eliminating jobs — it's reshaping which skills matter most. Here's how women are positioning themselves for the highest-paying roles.
You’re Too Good at Too Many Things. That Might Be Why You’re Still Underpaid.
Being broadly capable can make you indispensable — and underpaid. Here's why the generalist trap disproportionately hits high-achieving women, and exactly how to break out of it.
The Flexibility Paradox: Why Women Are Losing Out (And How to Change That)
Over 70% of employees want flexible work, but managers are increasingly reluctant to grant it. Women are paying the highest price. Here's how to change the conversation.
A Mentor Will Cheer for You. A Sponsor Will Change Your Career. Here’s the Difference.
Mentors give advice. Sponsors give political capital — which is the currency that actually moves careers. Here's how to build a sponsorship relationship.
The Leadership Style That Built Women’s Careers Is Now Holding Them Back
Collaborative leadership got women in the room. Here's why it sometimes keeps them from running it — and how to expand your range.
Salary Transparency Laws Changed the Game — Are You Using Them?
Pay transparency laws now cover more than a dozen states. Here's exactly how to use posted salary ranges to negotiate your current salary and close the pay gap.
The Return-to-Office Trap: How Women Can Protect Their Careers
The return-to-office is reshaping careers — and it's hitting women harder. Here's how to protect your advancement, negotiate flexibility, and set boundaries that stick.
Setting Boundaries with Difficult Colleagues: A Practical Framework
Learn how to identify, communicate, and enforce boundaries with difficult colleagues using a four-step framework that actually works.