by Elizabeth Harrin (London)
On Monday evenings I punch people. Actually, mainly it’s bags or the air, but sometimes – in a restrained and respectful way – it’s people.

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By Sedef Onder
Some of my friends would be surprised to learn that I harbor a special affection for No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em poker. Truth is, I find a lot of parallels between the game and my life as a businesswoman.
The game, like any form of gambling, is inherently based on risk. In [...]

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By Kate St. Vincent Vogl (New York City)
In white water rafting, you can feel the water’s power as you step down onto the raft, as the vessel strains against the eddying current. Or maybe the boat, too, can’t wait to quit the dock for the journey the river offers. It’s a rush, after [...]

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By Heather Chapman (New York City)
Working full-time for an investment bank—a time-consuming position—can leave one with little free time to pursue outside interest, despite how much one might want to. But there are others who make it their goal to follow their passions; my friend Renee, a die-hard rugby enthusiast, is one of them.
By [...]

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by Nicki Gilmour (New York City)
Every summer, the beaches of Long Island are filled with women and girls on surfboards. I am one of them. As far as I’m concerned, if the sun is shining, the ocean is clear and the waves are clean, the best board to be on is a surfboard.
I am [...]

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by Samantha Anderson
As is true of many relationships, you don’t know someone—or someplace—until you live with it. It’s a little like finding a great house, then discovering that every time it rains, the place sinks two inches.
I loved living in Japan. Working in Japan was a different story. Just as most [...]

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Contributed by Jane Lucken
You want a stress-relieving break and are considering a spa vacation. They are great in principle, but often end up costing a lot more than you budgeted for and, if you’re like me, tend to involve more time spent on massages and pool-side lounging than giving your body the exercise it needs. [...]

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Contributed by Saadiah Freeman
I can’t recall exactly what triggered this disturbing addiction. Was it the frenzy of excited barks, howls and yelps that greeted me as I walked into the snowy dog yard, every dog seemingly begging to be harnessed up for a joyous romp through the freshly-fallen powder? The hushed exhilaration of [...]

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Contributed by Jillian Lavender
Late nights, endless meetings, weekend work, constant packing and unpacking for business trips (and then catching up afterwards), the inbox that never goes down, the reading pile that keeps on growing…
Sound familiar?
This was my world for many years as divisional CEO of a global publishing company. Though the work was exciting and [...]

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Contributed by Alana Elsner
The Glass Hammer has published several pieces in the past on how women in finance can get involved in charitable enterprises that put their skills to work helping women in need. In this article, a new contributor to The Glass Hammer highlights her experience with socially responsible investing.
Ever wondered what happens to [...]

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