Career Strategies for Women that Work
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsMany professional women aspire to advance their careers. Yet, many encounter common obstacles when navigating the landscape both at work and at home. From corporate cultures to internal chatter, high impact women are often searching for proven and actionable strategies to make their goals a reality. With firsthand experience in demanding roles while juggling the numerous demands outside of work, JJ DiGeronimo, a woman in tech turned award-winning author for working women, shares some of her best strategies to empower women at work and in life right here. From self-efficacy to self-boundaries, from asking for a raise to landing a board seat to maneuvering guilt, this podcast offers a series of proven initiatives for women looking to accelerate their professional paths. As many have already learned, much of what happens on the outside starts on the inside. So don’t be surprised if we chat about mindfulness, mediation, and ancient practices too! My goal with Career Strategies for Women that Work is to create safe places to learn, explore and identify what is no longer serving us with opportunities to unleash our inner knowing to illuminate our next level of impact. Through personal anecdotes, examples, and stories from those who have stumbled, fallen, and succeeded, this podcast shares insight to focus on specific actions to maximizes your talents and make your professional goals a reality.
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Shifting & Signing Off - Let's Seek Together!
September 07, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.48 MBI'm thrilled to share with you a new chapter in my journey. After years of chasing external achievements, I've realized that real growth comes from within. Despite my accomplishments in the tech industry, authoring books, and researching women in the workplace, I found myself yearning for something more profound, more meaningful. I hit a personal wall, and it led me to a path of self-discovery and seeking. This journey has been so transformative that I've penned down my experiences and key ...
PTO Guilt: The Struggle is Real, But So is the Need for a Break!
June 29, 2023 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MBAre you feeling guilty about taking time off from work? In this episode of 'Career Strategies for Women that Work,' JJ DiGeronimo dives into the challenges women face when it comes to taking Personal Time Off (PTO) and shares valuable strategies for creating boundaries and making the most of your time off. JJ understands the guilt that many women experience, even when they have earned their vacation days. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and creating space for yourself to...
Wrangling Your Thoughts: A Quick Exercise for Lasso Your Energy
May 24, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.9 MB"Lassoing" Your Energy: A Quick Exercise for a More Productive Life Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant chatter in your head? Do you find yourself constantly reflecting on the past or worrying about the future? If so, you are not alone. In the latest episode of "Career Strategies for Women That Work," we will explore an exercise called "lassoing" to help manage your energy and shift your focus. This exercise helps to physically move the energy from your head to other parts of your ...
ERGs - Enhance the Impact of Women at Work with Laura Weldy
April 20, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBERGs - Enhance the Impact of Women at Work with Laura Weldy We've seen the representation of women in leadership roles across all industries decline since the pandemic began, and women focused ERG's provide a great jumping off point for who and how to grow in house leaders. In fact, women's focused employee resource groups are a widely underleveraged opportunity for many companies to deepen their leadership pipelines and develop some of the most high potential, most culturally engaged em...
Thriving Through Career Transitions with Meredith Persily
April 05, 2023 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBThriving Through Career Transitions with Meredith Persily Join us as we talk about how to get off on the right foot during a career transition! Did you know 50% of executives fail in the first 6 months when joining a company? There are key tools you should be aware of if you want to thrive in a new position inside your existing company or as part of a new company. In this episode, Meredith and I discuss: 3 focus areas in your new positions How to work with stakeholders Your 1st ...
How to Ensure You're NOT Leaving Money on the Table with Claudia Miller
March 22, 2023 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBHow often do you take a new role or promotion and hear, "We just don't have any more money for you?" or "Sorry, we cannot give you a raise?" How do I get a raise in my salary at my current company and what does confidence have to do with it? Claudia Miller is a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level. She also partners with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations and providin...
3 BS Blocks that are Messing With Your Career with Jill Griffin
March 09, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThere are 3 BS (Belief Systems) blocking you between you and your next-level career. In this episode, we will discuss: Imposter Syndrome, People Pleasing, and Perfectionism The sneaky ways these 3 BS blocks show up Why you go from feeling good to bad so quickly these blocks keep happening How to bust through these blocks Jill rewired her leadership approach using a mixture of mindset and method. She has written for HuffPost, Fast Company, Metro, and elsewhere and has appeared on th...
3 Reasons You Need to Reframe Your Self Talk with Kelli Thompson
February 22, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIt Pays To Be Yourself: Reframing Your "Flaws" Into "Gifts" Do you ever hold back because you’ve been told you were too bossy, sensitive, direct, or emotional at work? Women leaders often get these labels even though they exhibit similar behaviors to their male counterparts. What women have been told is “unlikeable” about them can create self-doubt, and keep them from conforming to someone else’s leadership style. However, what if your “flaws” are actually your best leadership gift? Wh...
How Do Women Step into Power on Purpose with Carolyn Buck-Luce
February 08, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBJoin me as I ask Carolyn Buck-Luce how we, as women, step more into our power! Her new book EPIC! The Women's Power Play Book will help us unravel that conditioning and reclaim our destiny. Take a listen to learn how to create a life by design, not by default, through a unique framework with provocative exercises to equip you to craft the best next chapter of your life. Carolyn is a respected and accomplished voice on women as leaders and their relationship with power. She was appoi...
Establishing Influence at Work with Kristen Zavo
January 26, 2023 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBQuestions we discuss: What should you ask yourself? What do you need to invest in? What are the fears of success? Are you stuck in the shoulds? How do you maximize your influence? Where do you want to be in your work and life? Kristen Zavo is a career coach, keynote speaker, and author of the international best-seller Job Joy: Your Guide to Success, Meaning, and Happiness in Your Career. In her coaching practice, she works to help high-achieving professionals land jobs, launch busines...
Don’t Downplay Your Leadership or Brilliance with Alicia Jabbar
January 11, 2023 16:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBHow do you define Brilliance? What are a few ways women downplay their Brilliance? What advice do you have for women as they aspire for their next level of impact? Alicia Jabbar, CPCC, PCC has designed and delivered more than 100 experiences that inspire liberated leadership for women working in male-dominated industries. She is an executive leadership coach who partners with individuals who sit on the outside of what is known, valued, or understood in the places they live and work. Thro...
Glimpses of Your Life's Work
December 28, 2022 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBHappy Holidays. Today is a really special episode because it reflects back on 30 years ago when I gained some insight into my life's work. Little did I know it then, but much of what happened in just a few minutes is some of the work that I do today. So hopefully this story from chapter 20 and Chapter 21 of Seeking will give you a glimpse of your life's work. Have a wonderful holiday season and I'll see you in 2023. Seeking: 74 Key Findings to Raise Your Energy, Sidestep Your Self-Doubts, ...
When In Doubt, Delete It Chellie Phillips
December 15, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBHere with us at Career Strategies for Women at Work, and today I have an awesome author, a speaker for women in business, and just a downright strategist for making things happen. Chellie, Phillips is with us today and I am so excited to dive into When In Doubt, Delete it. When In Doubt, Delete It! If you’re ready to start a new chapter, Author Chellie Phillips created 36 Life Edits using her 20 plus years of experience in team building, mentoring and corporate public relations to show you...
How You Think is How You Lead with Ramona Shaw
December 01, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode of the Career Strategies for Women podcast, leadership expert and best selling author, Ramona Shaw, talks about how our thoughts influence our behaviors and why therefore you have to grow, expand, and update your thought patterns to become a more effective leader to others. JJ and Ramona also discuss common leadership challenges and why the root causes to these challenges lie in the leaders’ mind and have a lot less to do with skills and habits than you might think. Plus, R...
Creating Your Own Yes with JJ DiGeronimo
November 17, 2022 18:00 - 11 minutes - 8.25 MBIt is good to have perspective so when things do not unfold as planned you have some reserve energy! Can you think of the last time you were told no or can you think of a project or initiative where every door was closed? It’s not easy, as many of us are told NO, so often, whether it's at home in our communities, or even at work. No, seems to be such a popular thing, and it comes in so many ways, and oftentimes it can really deplete us and kick off our stories that say, I'm not ready. Who...
Overcoming 3 Common Blind Spots of Women in the Workplace with Brenda Wensil
November 10, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBProfessional women are subject to blind spots—obstacles that can minimize career potential, impact, or advancement. On Career Strategies for Women that Work, master executive coaches Brenda Wensil, MA, and Kathryn Heath, PhD, who recently published I Wish I'd Known This: 6 Career-Accelerating Secrets for Women Leaders with Berrett Kohler Publishers, will discuss the three common blindspots for women in their careers, including Preparation and Practice, Reputationality and Installing a GPS f...
How Women at Work can Leverage the Double-Bind with Lorraine Hamilton
October 27, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode of the Career Strategies for Women podcast, feminine leadership expert, Lorraine Hamilton, discuss the double-bind for women in the workplace. Lorraine is a former engineer, voracious tea drinker and wannabe race car driver. She is also the founder of the Feminine Success AcceleratorTM and has spent the past 16 years coaching ambitious high-achieving women, writing books and mentoring hundreds of other coaches to greater freedom and success. This led to her being hand-picke...
Women & Leadership Is What Called Me to Write Book #3: Seeking
October 19, 2022 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.12 MBWhen nudged by the Universe to write this book, my initial response was I’m not ready. That was followed with I still have more to learn. Yet after each women’s event where I was invited to present, I would share some of these insights and exercises, and the noticeable interest was reassuring, validating that women were ready to talk more about their self-doubts and fears. They were ready to be more vulnerable and more vocal about what they needed and what they desired. I saw this engagement...
Are You Searching for More? JJ shares the Intro Chapter from her Next Book
August 04, 2022 18:00 - 8 minutes - 6.12 MBIf you are tired of chasing standards that are imposed on you by others; if you are drowning in to-do lists that deplete your energy and maybe even your impact; or if you are swimming in negative thoughts and self-talk or seeking more meaning …You are not alone! I, too, felt an internal tug for something more. The pages in my new book include key findings, strategies, and insights to dig deep, release the guilt, and move toward my life's work. By doing this inside job, I found far more jo...
Micro-Dosing Bravery to Expand Your Resilience with Dr. Kristen Lee
July 12, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThere have been so many moments in my career where I could have used a bit of courage, or a “microdose” of bravery. And to be honest, I wish I would have known this week’s guest in those moments. I’m chatting with Dr. Kristen Lee, head of the Behavior Science Program at Northeastern University and author of Worth the Risk. In this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women that Work, Dr. Lee is sharing how to create small acts of bravery and connection to regain self-confidence and the re...
Self Worth & Negotiation at Work with Martha Aviles
June 23, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBAs I was preparing this episode and talking to this week’s guest, two words that kept coming up for me were self-doubt and self-worth. In this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women that Work, I’m chatting with my friend Martha Aviles, she’s a woman in tech and has had a tremendous career journey, and together, we’re going to talk about how to catapult yourself into a direction you desire, even when you may be dealing with self-doubt. And Martha has some experience here. She’s prope...
Powerful Words - 5 Shifts to Harness Your Power
June 02, 2022 18:00 - 11 minutes - 8.26 MBWords matter. It’s not only about how you talk to yourself, but what you say and how you engage with others. Words can shift our perspective. They can empower us or prohibit us. And in this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women that Work, we’re going to discuss five powerful word shifts that will make a difference in your life. These have not only given me new opportunities, but they’ve also given me insight into how I talk to myself, what I align to, and where I want to take my ener...
7 Lessons From A Recovering Overachiever with Karen Mangia
May 12, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWe think we have to do more, have more, be more, and that will sum up to success. And as women, we feel like we have to try to make it look easy, and be pleasing and agreeable on top of that. It can get very overwhelming very quickly and lead to serious burnout. Well, in this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women that Work, I’m chatting with my friend Karen Mangia, tech veteran, TEDx speaker, and author, about what it’s like being a perpetual overachiever and how to “recover” from it...
Using Fear As A Force with Dawna Jones
April 21, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBFear drives a lot of what we do as humans. We often make decisions based on fear, and those don’t always land us in the best of spots. So, how do you use fear as something to propel you to a place of impact and influence? In this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women that Work, I’m chatting with my friend Dawna Jones. Dawna has a knack for seeing beneath the surface to identify what is going on and then coming up with novel ways to transform it into a positive impact. Specializing i...
How to Say "No" At Work
April 07, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBI know, I know it's not easy to say no, but if you have aspirations—it's critical that you do! You’ve got to align yourself to the right activities. If you want to have more influence and impact, you have to find time in your schedule to make that happen. And that involves saying no, which isn’t always easy. As women, we tend to be overcommitted; we’re working on activities at home, in our community, with friends and family, and then we have full-time jobs that leak or spread into our weeken...
Feeling Guilty? Tools to Manage the Guilt
March 24, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.09 MBThere is hardly a week that goes by where a woman does not ask me about guilt. How do I stop feeling guilty? Why do I feel so guilty? When is this guilt going to step aside so I can move forward? Guilt is an overwhelming energy that holds so many women back. It’s an emotion that many of us carry that many of us cannot figure out how to get around. And so, for this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women that Work, we are digging into how to deal with the guilt we feel as women. (Becaus...
Human Design Can Help You Avoid Career Burnout with Shannon McAlister
March 10, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBHuman Design is a Career Tool too! Have you incorporated tools such as Myers-Briggs and StrengthsFinder 2.0 in your career strategies? I know I have done this for years too! I have recently learned that Human Design can provide great insight into the work too! Shannon McAlister is a Human Design & Somatic Coach. She helps womxn tap into their soul expression through self-discovery, somatic healing, and Human Design. Community: https://www.togetherweseek.online Show notes with Human De...
Lateral Moves - 6 Career Benefits
February 24, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.59 MBLateral Moves - Are they Worth It? AND When do they make sense? “Climbing the corporate ladder” kind of makes it sound like there’s only one way to get to the top. But many of us end up exploring a variety of paths in our careers. And today, on Career Strategies for Women that Work, we explore the benefits of lateral moves. Lateral Moves are essentially career changes that don’t typically involve a significant change in salary, title, or level. They may not seem very beneficial at first, ...
Are You Aligned to the Right Projects?
February 03, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBAre you aligned to the right work? Have you ever thought about how you align your time and the projects you’re taking on? The work and projects you say yes to now can affect the impact you have in the future. In my experience, I’ve found that you have to be strategic about where you spend your time—and that often comes down to the projects you take on. In this episode of Career Strategies for Women That Work, I dive into a Project Chart to help you better understand your areas of focus a...
Let Your Next Level of Impact Begin
January 20, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.14 MBA new year usually means new goals, but for me, I’d rather reflect on where I've been and align myself for where I want to have an impact next. Instead of focusing on the checklist of things I need to do, I focus on the details necessary to leap over the mind blocks, sidestep the challenges, and accelerate momentum. In this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women That Work, I’m going to help you discover your next area of impact and take the steps to get there this year. https://jjdi...
Is Your Perception Impacting Your Outlook?
December 30, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBWe're rounding out the year, can you believe it? With this, it's a great time to talk about perception, reality, gratitude, and love. How are you feeling? Where are you looking forward to aligning your energy within the months ahead? In this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women That Work, I am sharing 4 strategies for evaluating where you are heading in the New Year. The biggest gift you can give yourself is taking a look at your thoughts, understanding your fears, and really eval...
What should you STOP Doing to START Thriving?
December 16, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBOften, we pack so many things into our schedules and don't give ourselves space to grow and align with our next level of impact and influence. Think about your day, your week, your time. What no longer serves your journey? What should you stop doing to create space for new adventures, new work, new connections, and new experiences? In the last few months, I've had to say goodbye to some great boards, teams, and commitments—I had to stop doing some things to create space for new work, a...
Career Questions to Ask with Remote Roles & Hybrid Jobs
December 02, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBThere are specific questions you should be asking if you have career goals. The pandemic changed a lot of things—including the ways we work. There are a plethora of articles, podcasts, and information on hybrid vs. remote vs. in-person work models, and as we’re closing out this year and moving into a new one, I thought it’d be the perfect time to dive into these options. In this week’s episode, I’m going to share some of the very specific career questions you should be asking yourself befor...
Career Questions to Ask with Remote Roles & Hybrid Jobs
December 02, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBThere are specific questions you should be asking if you have career goals. The pandemic changed a lot of things—including the ways we work. There are a plethora of articles, podcasts, and information on hybrid vs. remote vs. in-person work models, and as we’re closing out this year and moving into a new one, I thought it’d be the perfect time to dive into these options. In this week’s episode, I’m going to share some of the very specific career questions you should be asking yourself befor...
What Stories are Holding You Back?
November 18, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBWhat stories are you telling yourself that are holding you back? What stories are you holding on to? What stories do you need to let go of? In this week’s episode of Career Episodes for Women That Work, I share some strategies to analyze the stories you’re telling yourself. As the stories in your mind directly impact the joy in your life. Take time to dive into your stories to enhance your professional and personal journey. 3 Steps to Owning your Stories As women, we tend to weigh our stor...
Are you Ready to Add Board of Director to your Resume?
November 04, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.8 MBHave you thought about being on a board of directors? Or want to expand your impact and join another board? Being on a board is an excellent way to enhance your leadership skills, share your knowledge, and advance something that's important to you. And you shouldn’t wait until you retire or have more experience to do so! In this week’s episode of Career Episodes for Women That Work, I'm going to discuss some of the ways that you can position yourself for a board seat and why you should do it...
Feeling Depleted? Tap into Your Fuel Stations
October 21, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBHave you lost your spark? Are you feeling depleted? Are you making time to tap into your fuel stations? In this week's episode of Career Episodes for Women That Work, I'm discussing what and how to tap into your fuel stations. For many of us, we have to shift our energy to gain momentum to leap toward what inspires and excites us at work and in life. Do you know what's filling you up? Join me as I share ways to make sure you're filling yourself up, finding things that energize you, and mak...
Who Is Influencing Your Career & Life?
October 07, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBWho do you turn to for advice when you think about your life decisions, goals, and passions? Who is in your circle of influence? What energy are they sharing with you? The people in your inner circle can significantly influence your goals and next steps. They can even determine how you feel about your life decisions impacting your career and beyond. In this week's episode of Career Strategies for Women That Work, we're diving into who is supporting and influencing you, your goals, and yo...
Perfectionism is a Trap
September 23, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIs being a perfectionist a compliment? I used to think being coined as a perfectionist was a compliment. Now, I see that perfectionism is more about protecting myself and doing what I could to avoid criticism or negative comments. In this week's Career Strategies for Women That Work episode, I explore why people lean towards perfectionism and how it is holding us back from leaping into our full potential. We will identify the signs that might be holding you back and review some steps to...
Are You Working On Your Career? Or Only In Your Career?
September 09, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBThere is a difference between working on your career and working in your career. So many women who I talk to are busy working on their to-do lists, working through their calendars… and, oftentimes it takes real discipline to step back and say, Where am I driving myself? Where am I taking my career? And where am I, in regards to my goals? These questions should guide you in working on your career and working in your career. This dual path is so if you want to have a greater impact in your ...
5 Wins From Every No
July 01, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBCollecting your noes has been an instrumental aspect of my work and my alignment in business today. I find that so many of us are so eager to always get a “yes” that we sometimes back out of anything that may not get us that answer. We fear getting the “no” – “No, we’re not interested,” “No, you’re not qualified,” “No, it won’t work right now.” You know then noes I’m talking about! They zing you where it hurts and bring up those awful feelings of fear, abandonment, low self-worth, and self-d...
Asking for a Raise: 10 Proven Steps to Prepare
June 16, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIs it time to renegotiate your salary or ask for a raise? It can be intimidating – so be sure you are prepared. There are some very specific steps you can take to position yourself for these critical conversations. Here’s something to keep in mind before you jump into the episode: There are more things you can ask for beyond a wage increase; things like more time off, leaving the office early, paying for additional daycare, investing in some enhancements to your existing office equipmen...
Are Your Talents Still Buried?
June 02, 2021 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBAre any of your gifts, [aka talents], still buried? Buried beneath our inner voice, our schedule, how we treat ourselves, what we say yes to, and what we think is possible. So many of us lose ourselves in our schedule, to-do list, and even our goals, leaving us wondering why our days feel empty or unfilling. Your buried gifts could be a differentiator, change agent, or catalysts for some miraculous energy, impact, and influence. As you listen to this episode think about what gifts you...
Untapped Career Insights - Human Design, Enneagram & Birth Charts
May 19, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB3 overlooked career tools that have been incredibly insightful : Human Design, Enneagrams, and Birth Charts. With these, I have uncovered exciting insight into my life’s work! With five types of Human Design, nine types of Enneagram, and then the wisdom of the solar landscape of Birth Charts, I have cultivated a new level of understanding of my gifts and work. These energy-based tools have given me additional awareness into who I am, what I have to offer, how I show up in the world, and ...
Unlocking Inspiration at Work - 5 Energizing Tips
May 05, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBAs busy women with goals and deadlines, unlocking your inspiration is not always easy – especially when you add in demanding schedules and responsibilities. Sure we can grab a coffee or meet up with friends, which can bring us slivers of joy, but how do you shift to a higher level of energy or inspiration? In this week's Career Strategies for Women That Work episode, I'm sharing five techniques to help you find inspiration and joy. With years of exploring, I share some of the shifts I have m...
Creating Relevance to Bridge Your Professional Gaps
April 21, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBHow relevant are you where you want to have more impact next? This may seem like a silly question at some level; I’m sure you’re thinking, “Well, I’ve been doing this for five, 10, 15 years, I’d say I’m relevant.” But are you really? During crossroads in my career, the question of relevance has often appeared when others may not have known of my experience, knowledge, expertise, or even training. I specifically remember a time in my career when I thought many saw me as a key contributor, an...
Bridging Your Professional Gaps
April 21, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBHow relevant are you where you want to have more impact next? This may seem like a silly question at some level; I’m sure you’re thinking, “Well, I’ve been doing this for five, 10, 15 years, I’d say I’m relevant and have few gaps” But what about your next? What professional gaps exist? During crossroads in my career, the question of relevance has often appeared when others may not have known of my experience, knowledge, expertise, or even training. I specifically remember a time in my care...
Sidestepping Self-Doubt
April 07, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBSelf-doubts are not comfortable topics, as they often make us feel insecure and alone, and, as I figured out, they directly impacted our actions at work and in life. Whether you're afraid of failure or you're afraid of success, or of letting other people down, or even over-promising—self-doubt peppers all of us and can influence our decisions, even if we don’t realize it. In today's episode, I will share not only how to recognize it but also how to manage your self-doubts using the to...
Why Women Need Mentors & Sponsors at Work
March 25, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIf you desire to move something forward or get promoted or start something from scratch, you likely need a sponsor in addition to a mentor! So how do you find and align with your sponsors? (And what the heck is a sponsor?) In this week’s episode, I’m sharing specific actions you can start taking now—especially if you have goals you're looking to achieve in the next 12, 24, or 36 months. Yes, hard work can get you most of the way there, but there are often meetings, discussions, rankings, ...
Solo Trips - Creating Space for You!
March 10, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIt is hard to create time and space to reflect on where you have been, appreciate where you are, and make plans for where you want to have an impact next. This podcast includes five strategies to define what solo trip is best for you based on where you are in your career and life journey! With personal stories of my solo trips, as well as women that have attended the overnight retreat, Together We Seek, you are sure to find some nuggets you can use to sidestep the many things that hold us...