• Wendy's debut book "The Flamingo Factor" launching soon •

Free Training

The Flamingo Factor Blog.

with Wendy Harris

Sales leadership insights on how to make more money and find more free time.

32 Interviews and the Real Test Goldman Sachs Was Running career development Nov 20, 2025

Goldman Sachs put me through 32 interviews before they said yes.

Mad, I know. But back then, that was standard operating procedure at the world's most prestigious investment bank.

The Gauntlet

Ther...

Continue Reading...
When the Stars Align with Your To-Do List personal development Nov 18, 2025

Ā Last week I had dinner with the most fascinating woman, and it's left me buzzing with excitement about a completely fresh approach to getting things done.



Meet the AstroTwins

Ophira Edut is one hal...

Continue Reading...
From Coffin Bunks to Olympic Dreams personal development Nov 13, 2025

Last month I slept in what can only be described as a coffin-sized bunk above a truck cab.Ā 

Five days in a muddy field with my horses and dogs at the final big competition of the year, this is the re...

Continue Reading...
The Nice Boss Trap: Why Being Liked Isn't the Same as Being Led career acceleration Nov 11, 2025

Your boss brings you coffee, remembers your birthday, and always asks about your weekend. They're lovely, really. Everyone adores them. But when promotion time comes around, somehow your name never qu...

Continue Reading...
The 6 Things That Make or Break Your Interview (From Someone Who Actually Does the Hiring) career acceleration Nov 06, 2025

After years of sitting across from candidates, I've noticed the same patterns emerge. Some people nail interviews not because they're the most qualified on paper, but because they understand what hiri...

Continue Reading...
"If I Tell Him, He'll Fire Me" – The Job Hunting Myth That's Sabotaging Your Career career acceleration Nov 04, 2025

Ā A top-performing sales rep recently told me this when I asked if he'd given his manager a heads-up about job hunting. The fear in his voice was genuine, but the logic was just wrong.

The Fear Is Rea...
Continue Reading...
The LinkedIn Recommendation You're Not Asking For (But Should Be) career acceleration Oct 30, 2025

Let's talk about LinkedIn recommendations, those glowing testimonials that sit on your profile like digital gold stars. They matter and you should be asking for them.

Why Recruiters CareĀ 

Recruiters...

Continue Reading...
When Every Door Slams Shut: Why Career Rejection Might Be the Best Thing That Happens to You career acceleration Oct 28, 2025

Twelve years ago, I thought my career was over.

After more than a decade at Goldman Sachs and reaching VP level in finance, I decided to make the leap to tech. I had the credentials, the experience, ...

Continue Reading...
The Woman in the Arena: Why Your Worth at Work Starts with Courage personal development Sep 16, 2025

I recently delivered this talk to Salesforce for International Women's Day, standing in front of incredible women at one of the world's best companies. I know that every single woman in that room has ...

Continue Reading...
 
The Accidental Influencer: Why Your Voice Matters More Than Your Follower Count personal development Sep 11, 2025

I'm apparently a top influencer. Which came as quite a shock to me, considering I haven't had time to nip off to Turkey for the teeth and boobs done.

Last month I found out I'm the top female sales v...

Continue Reading...
 
You're Not Broken - You're Just in the Wrong Environment career acceleration Sep 09, 2025

Ever feel like you're pushing a boulder uphill at work? Like no matter how hard you try, your results are stubbornly average and you're shrinking instead of growing? You might be what I call "in pigeo...

Continue Reading...
 
How to Leverage Your Performance Review to Get Paid More! career acceleration Sep 04, 2025

Let's be honest: most people, myself included, hate self-reviews. They rush through them, undersell their achievements, and wonder why their career is not accelerating.

Here's the reality check you n...

Continue Reading...
1 2 3

Ā 

Make More Money and Accelerate Your Career!

Ā 

Get Wendy's FREE TRAINING VIDEO on "5 Pillars to Make More Money and Accelerate Your Career"Ā when you sign up to receive her blog updates via email.

By signing up, you agree to receive email & marketing updates from us. You can unsubscribe at any time. We respect your privacy & will never share your information