Advice To My Younger Me
138 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsA podcast drawing on the wisdom of those who have gone before to help younger women achieve career success.
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Episode 39: Pausing for Parenting without Killing Your Career with Lisen Stromberg
September 27, 2017 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBLisen Stromberg, author of Work, Pause, Thrive: How to Pause for Parenthood Without Killing Your Career, debunks the myth that women who “pause” to raise children never return to satisfying careers. She also provides concrete tips on how to plan for and manage your “pause”. You’ll hear: - Statistics show that most well-educated mothers paused their careers, returned to the workforce and didn’t regret their pauses - The importance of nurturing your career, whether you...
Episode 38: Should You Stay or Should You Go with Jenny Blake
September 13, 2017 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBJenny Blake, author of Pivot: The Only Move that Matters is Your Next One, talks about her four step process for deciding whether you should “stay or go” in your current job. Along the way, she asks thought-provoking questions we all should be asking about our careers. You’ll hear: - A process you can use when you are deciding whether to “stay or go” at your current job - Questions you should be asking yourself about where you want your career to go - How frien...
Episode 37: What High Performers Have in Common with Caren Ulrich Stacy
August 30, 2017 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBCaren Ulrich Stacy, CEO of the Diversity Lab, shares the some somewhat surprising strategies that top performers use to get to the top. In this episode you’ll learn: How focusing on your strengths can be a great strategy for success Why you may not want to use your company’s formal flexible work program How high performers maximize their time at home and with their families Website: diversitylab.com
Episode 36: Creating Your 360 Degree Approach to Life with Manar Morales
August 16, 2017 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBManar Morales, President and CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance, discusses how to craft a “no brakes” vision for your work and personal life You’ll hear: How to develop a vision for your work life, your home life and your life in the world Why it’s important to “take the brakes off” when fashioning your vision Why you shouldn’t work on articulating your vision at home or in your office Email: [email protected] Website: www.dfalliance.com
Episode 35: Can Money Buy You Happiness with Christine Lane
August 02, 2017 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBChristine Lane, a financial coach who works at the intersection of money and psychology, shares advice on how to spend your hard-earned money so that it will increase your happiness. You’ll hear: - Why certain purchases are unlikely to make your happy in the long-term - What to spend your money on to make your happier - Why it’s important to review your old credit card bills
Episode 34: Speaking with Impact with Hillary Wicht
July 19, 2017 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBHillary Wicht, an executive voice coach, shares tips on how you can speak with confidence – and maximize your influence and impact. You’ll hear about: - The unconscious habits that undermine your authority - How your delivery can be as important as your content - How to appear more powerful as you go into high-stakes conversations
Episode 33: Don’t Get Derailed by the Impostor Syndrome with Valerie Young
July 05, 2017 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBValerie Young, an internationally recognized expert on the impostor syndrome, and author of The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It, talks with me about how to recognize when the impostor syndrome is getting in your way and how to overcome it when it does. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The negative impact that the impostor syndrome can have on your career The surprisin...
Episode 32: Crafting a Life of Meaning with Emily Esfahani Smith
June 21, 2017 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBEmily Esfahani Smith, author of The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life that Matters, shares how important it is to seek meaning in your work and in your life in order to have a rich, satisfying life. You’ll hear: - Happiness as a goal isn’t all it's cracked up to be - Sources of meaning are all around us in our everyday lives - The pillars of a meaningful life are: o Having a sense of belonging, o Finding purpose in our activities, o Crafting our s...
Episode 31 - The 22 Year Old Selfie Project with Susan Sawyers
June 07, 2017 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBSusan Sawyers, creator of the Letter Project, shares what she learned when she asked a wide variety of people what advice they would give to their 22-year-old self.
Episode 30 - Having a “Pie Life” with Samantha Ettus
May 24, 2017 04:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBSamantha Ettus, author of the Pie Life, discusses how to have a have a full and satisfying life – including a career, family, friends, and other things that are important to you.
Episode 29 - Money, Mentoring and More with Anne Devlin
May 10, 2017 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBAnne Devlin discusses how to make the most of your hard-earned money and your mentoring relationships and how to develop your management style and network.
Episode 28 - Articulating Why You Matter with Joanna Bloor
April 26, 2017 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBJoanna Bloor describes a step-by-step process for developing your “impact statement” – how you describe what you do and why it matters. Website: www.joannabloor.com
Episode 27 - Advice to Her Younger Self with Lauren Rikleen
April 12, 2017 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBLauren Rikleen, author of Ladder Down and You Raised Us, Now Work With Us, shares her thoughts on liking what you do, advocating for yourself, and building your network Website: www.rikleeninstitue.com
Episode 26 - Succeeding in Male-Dominated Environments with Susan Edwards
March 29, 2017 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBSusan Edwards discusses tips for working successfully in male-dominated environments Seven Tips for Succeeding as a Woman in a Man’s World http://huff.to/2aDa24s Susan’s Career Success Kit - http://bit.ly/2hUmRgJ Website – http://www.enlightenmanagementconsulting.com/
Episode 25 - Know The Business; Know Your Boss with Mindy MacKenzie
March 15, 2017 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBMindy MacKenzie shares three steps you can take to dramatically enhance your impact and increase your fulfillment at work. Book – The Courage Solution: The Power of Truth-telling with your Boss, Peers and Team Website: ww.mindymackenzie.com
Episode 24 - Dealing with Burnout with Dana Campbell
March 01, 2017 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBDana Campbell, burnout coach, discusses how to prevent burnout and how to recover from burnout if it happens to you.
Episode 23 - Power! Getting it and Using It with Jenn Overbeck
February 15, 2017 08:00 - 20 minutes - 12 MBJenn Overbeck an associate professor of management at Melbourne Business School, in Melbourne, Australia, discusses how women gain, claim, and effectively use power. She's got lots of great tips!
Episode 22 - Shift Your Thinking to Unlock Your Power with Wendy Wallbridge
February 01, 2017 11:00 - 14 minutes - 14.2 MBWendy Wallbridge, author of Spiraling Upward: The 5 Co-creative Powers for Women on the Rise, discusses how a shift in thinking can enable women to have more authentic and successful careers.
Episode 21 - Advice from Women at the Top of the Business World with Joann Lublin
January 18, 2017 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBJoann Lublin, management news editor at the Wall Street Journal, shares advice based on her book, Earning It: Hard-Won Lessons from Trailblazing Women at the Top of the Business World, in which she interviewed 52 senior women, 65% of whom were past or present CEOs of public companies
Episode 20 - Women May Be Less Ambitious – But It’s Not Because of Kids with Julie Coffman
January 04, 2017 11:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBJulie Coffman, a partner at Bain and Company, a global consulting firm, and head of Bain’s Global Women’s Leadership Council discusses research that explores why women are less likely to aspire to top jobs and what can be done about it. Additional resources: Bain insights on gender parity - Everyday moments of truth http://www.bain.com/publications/business-insights/gender-parity.aspx
Episode 19 - Finding Time for What Matters with Laura Vanderkam
December 14, 2016 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBLaura Vanderkam, author of I Know How She Does It, What Successful People Do Before Breakfast and 168 Hours, discusses how to align your priorities with how you spend you time. Her suggestions are based on analysis of over 1000 time logs of successful women. Website: www.LauraVanderkam.com Books: I Know How She Does It, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours. Download a time tracking worksheet: http://lauravanderkam.com/books/168-hours/manage-...
Episode 18 - Having Confidence When It Counts with Dr. Sharon Melnick
November 30, 2016 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBDr. Sharon Melnick discusses the obstacles to being confident and strategies for developing confidence. Website: www.sharonmelnick.com Books: Confidence when it Counts: Rise Above Self-Criticism to Make your Mark Success Under Stress: Powerful Tools for Staying Calm, Confident, and Productive When the Pressure's On Confidence assessment – www.confidencetype.com Confidence webinar – www.fastconfidence.com
Episode 17 - Overcoming Overwhelm with Brigid Schulte
November 16, 2016 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MBBrigid Schulte, author of Overwhelmed, discusses how to overcome overwhelm at work, love and play.
Episode 16 - Friendships at work with Shasta Nelson
November 02, 2016 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBShasta Nelson, author of two books about friendship – Friendships Don’t Just Happen and Frientimacy, talks about the importance of friendships at work and how to navigate the tricky waters they can present.
Episode 15 - Taking Smart Risks with Debbie Epstein Henry
October 19, 2016 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBDebbie Epstein Henry talks about how to become more comfortable taking risks in your career.
Episode 14 - Bragging 101 with Peggy Klaus
October 05, 2016 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBPeggy Klaus, author of Brag: the Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It, discusses why you need to be able to talk about your accomplishments and how to do it with grace and comfort.
Episode 13 - Get Rid of Old Habits To Play A Bigger Game
September 21, 2016 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBTara Mohr shares advice on the importance of “unhooking” from criticism and praise and moving beyond being the “good student." She is the author of Playing Big: Find Your Voice, Your Mission , Your Message.
Episode 12 - Discovering Your Right Work
September 07, 2016 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBHost Sara Holtz is interviewed by millennial Emily Flaxman about discovering what your right work is. Additional resources Strengthsfinder assessment - http://www.gallup.com/products/170957/clifton-strengthsfinder.aspx DISC assessment – https://discpersonalitytesting.com/free-disc-test/ Kolbe assessment – http://www.kolbe.com/assessments/kolbe-a-index/ Now Discover Your Strengths by Buckingham and Clifton Unique Ability by Nomura and Waller
Episode 11 - Becoming a Thought Leader
August 24, 2016 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, Denise Brosseau , author of Ready to Be a Thought Leader: How to Increase Your Influence, Impact and Success, talks about becoming a thought leader, no matter what stage of your career you are at, and shares several pieces of advice she would give to her younger self. Book – Ready to be a Thought Leader: How to Increase Your Influence, Impact and Success Website - http://www.thoughtleadershiplab.com
Episode 10 - Figuring out what’s right for you
August 10, 2016 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, Christine Arylo talks about tapping into your inner wisdom to make important life decisions. Additional resources Website: http://christinearylo.com Books: Reform Your Inner Mean Girg Madly in Love with Me Choosing Me before We Podcast: www.FemininePowerTime.com Inner Mean Girl Quiz at www.innercriticquiz.com
Episode 9 - Put down your phone and tap into your authentic self
July 27, 2016 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode, Dr. Christine Carter discusses how to manage stress to become more productive at work and in life. She also discusses how to discover what you want in your life rather than what others say you should want.
Episode 8 - What works for women at work
July 12, 2016 15:59 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode, Joan Williams, law professor, noted expert about the challenges that women face in the workplace , and author of What Works for Women at Work, discusses those challenges and how to deal with them.
Episode 7 - Lessons learned along the way: My story
June 28, 2016 13:05 - 22 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode, podcast host Sara Holtz is interviewed about her career path – and what she learned along the way.
Episode 6 - Wise Words from a Wise Woman
June 14, 2016 13:05 - 21 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode, Dr. Valerie Young, author of the Secret Thoughts of Successful Women, discusses the keys to career success.
Episode 5 - Charting your career path
May 31, 2016 13:50 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode, Lisa Horowitz, an expert in career planning for women, talks about the importance of taking charge of your career and shares some tools and mindsets that will help you do that.
Episode 4 - Communicating effectively: How to counter bias
May 17, 2016 10:05 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode, Andie Kramer, author of Breaking Through Bias: Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work, talks about how to combat gender bias by managing the impression you make by how you communicate.
Episode 3 - Why you need mentors and sponsors
May 03, 2016 14:28 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Ida Abbott, an expert on mentorship and sponsorship, shares her advice on how to find and effectively use mentors and sponsors to achieve your career goals.
Episode 2 - Negotiating on your own behalf
April 08, 2016 20:12 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode, Carol Frohlinger, an expert in women and negotiation, shares her advice to her younger self about negotiating on your own behalf. Additional resources www.negotiatingwomen.com - Carol Frohlinger’s website has lots of great resources to help you in your negotiations. Her Place at the Table and Nice Girls Just Don’t Get It – books by Carol Frohlinger