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The Impact of TED* (The Empowerment Dynamic)

The Impact of TED* (The Empowerment Dynamic)Debra Woog Published on: 03/28/2026

Overadulting costs can include health, relationships, and peace of mind. Have you ever felt your plate has more on it than you can actually handle? If so, you're not alone.

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The Connect2 Origin Story
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The Connect2 Origin Story

This Wednesday, Connect2 Corporation turns 26 years old. Anniversaries make me reflective. Read on to join me as I review the key moments of how this business came to be—in loving memory of Jochen Wünn.

Debra Woog
Debra Woog
03/17/2025
You are never alone, on Valentine's Day or any other
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You are never alone, on Valentine's Day or any other

Every Valentine's Day, I'm acutely sensitive to the droves of humans feeling isolated. My personal mission is to reduce the devastating and dangerous loneliness crisis in our country, one person at a time.

Debra Woog
Debra Woog
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One Thing Fills My Love Tank
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One Thing Fills My Love Tank

My heart is brimming with gratitude, stemming from an intertwined set of experiences with three women I love. A simple daily texting tradition of sharing "one good thing" changed everything.

Debra Woog
Debra Woog
12/21/2023
Visionaries and Implementers
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Visionaries and Implementers

Visionaries and Implementers often underappreciate each other's work. A birthday-cake story illustrates why both roles matter and how they can partner more smoothly.

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Debra Woog
09/20/2023
Do Less
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Do Less

I've been playing a lot of iPhone solitaire lately, and it taught me an unexpected lesson: the secret to thriving may be not using every good opportunity that you have. It's okay to opt out.

Debra Woog
Debra Woog
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Buying a Car Doesn't Have to Feel Like a Crisis
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Buying a Car Doesn't Have to Feel Like a Crisis

Today I want to share the story of how I recently identified and successfully negotiated for my new car—takeaways about buying a car and navigating difficult conversations along the way.

Debra Woog
Debra Woog
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Gobsmacked
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Gobsmacked

Five years ago, I became conscious of a deep-seated expectation I'd been holding for myself, to be a high-earning, healthy, present mom. This led me to interview 26 women who fit that description.

Debra Woog
Debra Woog
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Seeking Sisters: Role Models for Women Professionals with a Life
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Seeking Sisters: Role Models for Women Professionals with a Life

I'm seeking women professionals who earn $100,000+ while staying healthy and present for their kids—to interview, learn from, and disprove a shadow belief I've been carrying about success and sacrifice.

Debra Woog
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Here's a Salve for HyperCompetence (It's Soothing for Functioning Competents Too!)
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Here's a Salve for HyperCompetence (It's Soothing for Functioning Competents Too!)

As I've been speaking, writing and teaching more about the Curse of HyperCompetence, I've expanded my hunt for its Cure—including one Salve I call Creative Renewal Time. Here's how it works.

Debra Woog
Debra Woog
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Talking 'The Talk' – Finding Support for Mixing Motherhood and Work
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Talking 'The Talk' – Finding Support for Mixing Motherhood and Work

Women trying to mix motherhood with careers have a lot in common—and we need all the support we can get! Here are some communities and resources worth checking out.

Debra Woog
Debra Woog
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The High Cost of HyperCompetence
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The High Cost of HyperCompetence

Two months ago someone near and dear to me attempted suicide, a single working mom who cares for an ill parent on top of it all. Thank goodness she survived without long-term physical damage.

Debra Woog
Debra Woog
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Deep Background
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Deep Background

Use references to reveal insights into job candidates. Reference checking is an essential step toward minimizing risk in the hiring process, yet a mere half of U.S. employers ever speak with references.

Debra Woog
Debra Woog
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