Megan McDonough

Jan 6, 2025 | success.com | Megan McDonough

Even if you’ve never taken a DISC assessment yourself, you probably know at least a handful of people who have. Used by more than 1 million people every year, DISC is highly effective at helping organizations improve teamwork, communication and productivity in the workplace. Organizations around the world, whether governmental agencies, Fortune 500 companies or startups, use DISC. DISC comprises four personality references, each indicated by a letter in the acronym.

Nov 13, 2024 | success.com | Megan McDonough

Time can be a tricky thing. Some days fly by while others linger, seemingly with no end in sight. How often—and how well—we track our time can be vital in creating more space on our calendar to do the things we enjoy the most. To better understand how our minds perceive and relate to time, we spoke with writer, author and speaker Laura Vanderkam.

Nov 10, 2024 | success.com | Megan McDonough

Deciding that you want to start a family is exciting—but it’s not without doubts or uncertainty. Rebecca Semel, Ph.D., says this topic comes up a lot in her work as both a licensed clinical psychologist at a private practice and an executive functioning coach. “There really is no right answer, and everybody has different metrics with which they measure [it] being the right time,” she explains. Instead of waiting for the mythical “perfect moment,” take a look at these four actionable items.

Oct 20, 2024 | success.com | Megan McDonough

Walid Halty, a serial entrepreneur in the climate tech space, has come a long way since his humble beginning. Halty’s parents emigrated to the U.S. from Morocco and were fortunate enough to secure government housing. The oldest of five children, Halty remembers his childhood home being small but filled with a lot of love. Although Halty’s parents hoped he would become a doctor, he ultimately forged a different path: one where he’d run a $41 million company by age 23.

Mar 17, 2024 | success.com | Megan McDonough

Whether interviewing for your dream job or networking at an industry event, building up the courage to speak in public can feel nerve-wracking at best and downright terrifying at worst. The good news is that you’re not alone—not even a little bit. In fact, researchers estimate that 70% of the population experiences feelings of nervousness when speaking in front of others.