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Resiliency is an important trait for any leader, but the systemic barriers that underrepresented professionals face, on top of persisting gender and racial gaps, make this skill even more vital. My guest, Jacqueline Twillie, quite literally wrote the book on resiliency for these leaders, drawing on her experience working to reduce worldwide inequity. In this episode, we discuss her book and her approach to strategic sustainability for leaders facing these challenging dynamics. From the cyclical process of refilling your resilience well to a fresh take on failure, Jacqueline’s approach to empowering women from underrepresented backgrounds who are navigating the pitfalls and potentials of leadership offers real-world advice for all leaders seeking a stronger foothold in their futures.Reset your mindset with Jacqueline’s expert insights into:The ways risk, resilience, rest, and reward work together to foster growth;How cultivating resilience is like navigating a traffic jam;What neurotransmitters and nutrition have to do with resilient leadership.Related Links:Jacqueline’s website - https://www.zerogap.co/Connect with Jacqueline on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinetwillie/Connect with Jacqueline on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinetwillie/?hl=enConnect with Jacqueline on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Jvtwillie/The Resilient Leaders Program - https://www.zerogap.co/resileintleadersprogramJacqueline’s book, Dear Resilient Leader: A Guide for Underrepresented Leaders - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNRFYVZQ/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_15FXH2FQXNWCNHPEZJKS?linkCode=ml1&tag=thepowbre-20The Seven Spirtual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-seven-spiritual-laws-of-success-a-pocketbook-guide-to-fulfilling-your-dreams-one-hour-of-wisdom-deepak-chopra/11605345?ean=9781878424716Mindet by Carol Dwek - https://bookshop.org/p/books/mindset-the-new-psychology-of-success-carol-s-dweck/7841782?ean=9780345472328Episode 386, How To Boost Your Energy With The Power Of Nutrition - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode386Level Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How does your LinkedIn Skills section look these days? Whether or not you’re currently on the hunt for new employment opportunities, this is your friendly reminder to get your Skills section in order. LinkedIn places a huge focus on this section of your profile when it comes to recruiters looking for candidates.In this episode, I walk you through how to amp up your Skills section. With everything we have to do, wouldn’t it be nice to let LinkedIn take some of the hard work of job searching (even if you’re just low-key looking right now) off your plate?Listen along as we walk through this essential process and discover:Why fine-tuning your Skills section is so important to your job search;How to narrow the long list of skills you possess so it serves you best;How to navigate the finicky nuances of the skills list LinkedIn provides.Related Links:Hired: my Job Search Accelerator - https://www.bossedup.org/gethiredBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Whether an organization’s teams are centered in a single city or dispersed across the world, cultural differences inevitably emerge. For leaders accustomed to knowing the answers and acting on their singular understanding of situations, it can be difficult to recognize these differences, much less level up the listening skills needed to address them for the good of their organization.For more than 10 years, Hawa Kombian has worked within and alongside companies in Canada, Ghana, and more, using her expertise in cross-cultural competency and communication to help her clients achieve operational sustainability and social vibrancy through customized results-driven cultures of connection. In this episode, Hawa and I delve into the compassionate approach she teaches to guide leaders and their teams in this important work. Explore the essential impact of cross-cultural competency on the future of work with:Why listening is the key to positive change in any organization;How to lead with cross-cultural compassion in today’s remote workplaces;The need for humility in leaders championing long-term change;How we can redefine the legacy of leadership.Related Links:Hawa’s Linktree - https://linktr.ee/hawakocoLearn more about Hawa - https://hawakombianconsulting.com/Hawa’s LinkedIn article, Hey Founder... How To Collaborate With Your Team - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hey-founder-how-collaborate-your-team-b-hawa-kombianEpisode 2 of Hawa’s Compass Audiocast, Choose Friends With Care - https://youtu.be/LU-mWQSu8Z4Join Hawa’s Journey Alignment Mastermind - https://testhk.my.canva.site/hkc-mediaHidden Brain Podcast Episode, US 2.0: What We Have In Common - https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/us-2-0-what-we-have-in-common/Level Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How many meeting invites do you get each week? If your company is like many American organizations, it’s probably too many. Recent research shows that 70% of all company meetings are keeping teams from completing their tasks. On top of that, a Harvard Business Review article reports that “Ineffective meetings that waste our time can negatively impact psychological, physical, and mental well-being.” Yikes! In this episode, I share three steps that can help reduce meeting overwhelm. There’s no doubt that declining a meeting is easier said than done. Company culture and concern for professional relationships can make it anxiety-inducing to even consider clicking anything but that little “yes” box on a meeting invitation. But taking the plunge and beginning to question—and even turn down—unnecessary meetings can make a huge difference in your company as a whole.Navigate the meeting acceptance minefield professionally by learning:What the research says about our inefficient attachment to meetings;Why it’s okay to ask for more information;How and when to decline delicately;How to put meeting reduction into practice with your team.Related Links:Harvard Business Review article, “Dear Manager, You’re Holding Too Many Meetings” - https://hbr.org/2022/03/dear-manager-youre-holding-too-many-meetingsThe Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-art-of-gathering-how-we-meet-and-why-it-matters-priya-parker/588739?ean=9781594634932My LinkedIn course, “Asserting Yourself: An Empowered Choice - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/asserting-yourself-an-empowered-choice/why-being-assertive-mattersBossed Up Accelerator - Level Up - https://www.bossedup.org/levelup Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pay transparency is one of our policy priorities at Bossed Up, and in this episode, I speak with a scholar who studies the subject: Zoë Cullen. An assistant professor of entrepreneurial management at Harvard Business School, Zoë has spent the last decade studying gender gaps within the workforce, and most recently has focused on the effects of pay transparency laws. Her research reveals a lot of interesting information about what pay transparency means for individual workers, career motivation, and hiring practices. Zoë’s practical explanations of the data help put this groundbreaking policy into perspective. Find out what the numbers say about how pay transparency is playing out in the real world:Which information frictions and taboos stand in the way;The surprising effect of learning what your boss makes;How pay transparency affects powerhouse negotiators in the workplace;And even the potential downsides to pay transparency for worker’s wages.Related Links:Connect with Zoë - https://zcullen.github.io/Read Zoë’s article, “Is Pay Transparency Good?” - https://zcullen.github.io/assets/docs/JEP%20Is%20Pay%20Transparency%20Good.pdfRead Zoë’s article, “Equilibrium Effects Of Pay Transparency” - https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w28903/w28903.pdfEqual Pay for Equal Work Act - https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb19-085Episode 319, “How To Talk Money With Your Friends and Family and Why It’s Critically Important That You Do” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode319Episode 146 “Step-By-Step Negotiation Prep” https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode146Salary Insights Guide - https://www.bossedup.org/negotiation#salaryinsightsBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When you need a reference, what’s the first thing you do? Almost everyone looking for a new job will need a reference or two, and a former employer is the most common choice. However customary this exchange might be, though, no one appreciates having a reference call sprung on them without warning.I recently received just such an out-of-the-blue reference check. The uncomfortable experience prompted me to pull together four tips for putting your best foot forward when you come to this point in your job search. Spoiler alert: it all starts with giving your reference a heads-up. In today’s episode, I unpack some steps to make the most of your ask:Why a friendly reconnection is keyWhich job search details you’ll want to includeHow to check the temperature of your contactA bonus query for the bravest among usRelated Links:My LinkedIn Learning course, How To Leverage References, Recommendations, and Referrals to Advance Your Career - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/how-to-leverage-references-recommendations-and-referrals-to-advance-your-career/advance-your-careerBossed Up’s Job Search Resource Hub - https://www.bossedup.org/free-resources/job-searchBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most of us have or will experience the classic post-promotion “freakout.” This crushing crisis of confidence leaves us wondering how we got here and whether we can handle our new responsibilities. Jodi Flynn, a leadership development expert with more than a decade of experience helping organizations with attracting, developing, and successfully promoting more women into senior levels of leadership, often helps clients through this transitional time and remembers well the feeling of navigating it herself.In this episode, we sit down to explore the reasons behind this inevitable anxiety. We lay out a host of tips to help you navigate and manage these feelings, so you can embrace the boss you’re meant to be.Feel empowered with Jodi’s practical and insightful ideas for navigating this new terrain:How to deal with the tedious intersection of gratitude and anxiety;How to shift your perspective by cultivating an inner boss identity;Why you owe it to your team and yourself to delegate;Why keeping up on self-care as a leader is more than just a nice-to-have.Related Links:Follow Jodi on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiflynn/Jodi’s podcast Women Taking the Lead - https://womentakingthelead.com/podcast/Jodi’s organization - https://womentakingthelead.com/Jodi’s book Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing - https://bookshop.org/p/books/accomplished-how-to-go-from-dreaming-to-doing-jodi-flynn/11327872?ean=9780692806975Jodi’s Leadership Operating System Inventory - https://womentakingthelead.com/leadership-abilities-inventory/Maine’s Women’s Conference - https://www.themainewomensconference.org/Massachusetts Conference of Women - https://www.maconferenceforwomen.org/Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear - https://bookshop.org/p/books/atomic-habits-an-easy-proven-way-to-build-good-habits-break-bad-ones-james-clear/12117739?ean=9780735211292McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace Study - https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/featured%20insights/diversity%20and%20inclusion/women%20in%20the%20workplace%202022/women-in-the-workplace-2022.pdfAcademy of Management Journal Article - https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5465/amj.2016.0662Bossed Up Episode 426, Women of Color in Leadership and Trauma at Work - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode426Bossed Up Episode 437, The Succession Gap and the Growing Value of Your Leadership Aspirations - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode437Bossed Up Episode 407, How to Delegate Without Feeling so Bad About It - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode407My LinkedIn Learning Course, Coping With Your Impostor Syndrome To Build Your Career Confidence - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/coping-with-impostor-syndrome-to-build-career-confidence/feeling-like-a-fraudLevel Up Leadership Accelerator - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recently, a member of my HIRED Job Search Accelerator community asked a very important and relevant question: how do I get back into the job search after years away?If you or someone you know is preparing to take the plunge back into the working world, the four tips in this episode will familiarize you with how the job hunt landscape has changed and leave you feeling more confident in the career skills you still possess. Prepare for this big transition by understanding:The importance of starting to send out resumes right nowThe key step for that very first cover letterWhy reaching out to everyone in your network is a supportive strategyHow to address that “gap in your resume”Related Links:LinkedIn Learning course “Career Strategies for Women Re-Entering the Workforce” - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/career-strategies-for-women-re-entering-the-workforce/resilience-for-the-road-aheadRandstad Survey - https://swnsdigital.com/us/2018/10/it-takes-5-months-of-searching-to-land-a-job-study-finds/Prepare to Launch U - https://www.preparetolaunchu.com/Listen to the episode “Dealing With Low-Ball Job Offers” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode439Listen to the episode “Grow Your Professional Network in the New Year” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode435Listen to the episode “Marketing Yourself in the Job Search After a Career Break” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode202HIRED: my Job Search Accelerator - https://www.bossedup.org/gethired Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What’s the last self-help book you read? These days, whatever life change you’re hoping for, there’s a self-help guru and their associated memoir eager to explain how they did it and you can too. The problem is that most of these books are written by the people for whom our capitalist society was built.In this episode, I speak with Sharon Podobnik, a seasoned executive leadership coach and former self-help fiend whose questioning of the industry led her to write her new book, It’s Not (All) Your Fault: Self-Help and the Individualization of Oppression. Sharon is a font of knowledge on all things self-help and the perfect person to delve deep into this problematic field and begin envisioning a healthier, more equitable alternative.Get insight into all the misleading and ineffective ways we try to help ourselves, including:The disconnect between who writes self-help and who reads it;The difference between oppressive and liberatory self-help;And how we start building a version of self-help that actually works.Related Links:Find Sharon online - https://www.sharonpodobnikpeterson.com/ Order Sharon’s new book - https://itsnotallyourfault.com/The Center for Conscious Leadership - https://www.thecenterforconsciousleadership.com/Bossed Up Episode 422 on gender equality at work - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode422Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What do you do if a job offer comes in with a low-ball salary? In this episode, I dig into a topic inspired by a listener's email that echoes the experiences of many job seekers. The thrill of a job offer in your inbox can be quickly curtailed by a proposed salary that doesn’t even hit the bottom of your range. The let-down stems from a combination of systemic issues around hiring, genuine frustration and stress, and possibly some unrealistic expectations.I explain what’s going on behind the scenes in these scenarios and what you can do to set yourself up for job search and salary negotiation success.Press play to discover insights that cast job hunting in a new light, including:Why there’s an extended timeline on job searching todayWhat’s happening behind the hiring curtain with supply and demandWhen in the process you’re at the peak of your negotiating powerHow you can be a part of the change to greater salary transparencyRelated Links:Randstad Survey - https://swnsdigital.com/us/2018/10/it-takes-5-months-of-searching-to-land-a-job-study-finds/ Bureau of Labor Statistics - https://www.bls.gov/Free Bossed Up Negotiation Guide - https://www.bossedup.org/negotiationLearn more about the fight for salary transparency - https://www.bossedup.org/takeactionHired: my Job Search Accelerator - https://www.bossedup.org/gethiredMy job search resource hub - https://www.bossedup.org/free-resources/job-searchBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Content warning: this blog post and podcast episode include mentions of pregnancy loss. Odds are, you either know someone or are someone who has experienced infertility or pregnancy loss firsthand. The visibility of this common but traumatic experience has been on the rise, but there’s still a lot to do before people feel as comfortable discussing a pregnancy loss as they do a migraine or knee surgery. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Alice Domar, a psychologist and the Chief Compassion Officer at Inception Fertility. Dr. Domar has investigated the link between stress and infertility for decades, and her research shines a fascinating light on this widespread problem. Tune in to discover the science behind this mind–body link, including:What the research has to say about the link between stress and infertilityHow to address stress reduction without resorting to victim-blamingWhat needs to change in the workforce to improve infertility supportRelated Links:Dr. Alice Domar’s website - https://dralicedomar.com/Inception Fertility - https://inceptionfertility.com/Dr. Domar’s books, including Conquering Infertility - https://dralicedomar.com/products/Stress and infertility are connected—but 4 mindfulness strategies can help with both by L'Oreal Thompson Payton - https://fortune.com/well/article/stress-infertility-connection-mindfulness-strategies/?utm_source=pocket_savesL’Oreal Thompson Payton’s Bossed Up Episode 410 - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode410Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth - https://bookshop.org/p/books/ina-may-s-guide-to-childbirth-updated-with-new-material-ina-may-gaskin/11426722?ean=9780553381153Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/11/2023-17041/regulations-to-implement-the-pregnant-workers-fairness-act#:~:text=The%20PWFA%20requires%20a%20covered,business%20of%20the%20covered%20entity.Sarah Brafman’s Bossed Up Episode 414 - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode414Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you aspire to lead others? If yes, you’re in the minority. New research shows that fewer and fewer people are expressing the desire to take on leadership roles, with women and Gen Z workers being chief among those losing interest.In this episode, I take a look at what’s behind this hesitance to pursue promotions to people management. Then, we’ll dive into what companies need to do to encourage and support their workforce to close this succession gap.Tune in now to learn:How the succession gap exacerbates the gender leadership gapWhy a solid succession strategy is essential for the development and retention of future leadersThe very real value of your leadership ambitionRelated Links:2023 Visier study - https://www.visier.com/blog/new-research-individual-contributors-shun-management/2022 meta-analysis - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0001879122000550Simon Sinek Quote - https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/conversation-why-do-some-teams-succeed-while-others-fail-its-the-environment-stupid/14850/Level Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupNegotiation Guide: www.bossedup.org/negotiationJob Search Resource Hub: https://www.bossedup.org/free-resources/job-searchBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Content warning: this episode includes mentions of pregnancy loss. Growing up, we’re often taught to deny or fight our fears. Fear is weakness, as you may have been told, and the only way to get ahead in the world is to become fearless. But since that’s all but impossible, we wind up spending precious energy we could be putting toward our goals erecting a stone wall around our fears when, in fact, acknowledging and respecting our fears could help us flourish!In this episode, I speak with Farnoosh Torabi, a personal finance advisor, journalist, and author who explores fear and its role in our pursuit of success in her latest book, A Healthy State of Panic. We discuss how to identify and unpack our fear and use it to bolster our aspirations.Don’t be afraid to delve into your fears with us as Farnoosh explains:What you can learn from observing your fear,How naming fear can help you tame fear,Why reframing “success” could quell your fear of failure.Related Links:Farnoosh Torabi on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/farnooshtorabi/Farnoosh’s website - https://farnoosh.tv/A Healthy State of Panic - https://ahealthystateofpanic.com/The So Money podcast - https://podcast.farnoosh.tv/Bossed Up episode with Marc Brackett - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode323Level Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How have you been making time for building connections? This is not an easy thing to schedule in around work responsibilities, family events, and hard-earned relaxation time, but it is an important and uplifting part of establishing and growing your leadership community.I dedicated myself to this pursuit wholeheartedly in 2023, and I came away from it with pride in what I accomplished and three takeaways to help you implement networking in your own 2024 strategic plan. Let this be the year you connect with fellow bosses in a new and authentic way.Grab a pen and listen in—this episode will have you itching to get connecting:Discover practical ideas for how to make a habit out of discovering “your people”Find out how a scheduling tool can help you create meaningful relationshipsUnveil all the ways this project will benefit your professional and personal lifeRelated Links:HR Certification Institute - https://www.hrci.org/The CiviCo - https://www.livecivico.org/Leadership Denver - https://denverleadership.org/leadershipdenver/Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Leadership Foundation - https://denverleadership.org/Calendly - https://calendly.com/Asana - https://asana.comEmilie’s 2016 YouTube video on effective networking meetings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnJD4l-tzBELevel Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Raise your hand if being a mom and working away from home has you STRESSED! Most parents would agree: one of the biggest challenges you face in the early years is figuring out how to patch together childcare you can actually afford! Most parents in the U.S. have felt the impact of our poor childcare economy. Stiff competition for daycare entry, care coverage that doesn’t reflect the average work schedule, and costs that make it almost impossible for parents of littles to return to work at all are just a handful of the impossible choices working parents face.Meanwhile… businesses today are desperate for talent! So why aren’t we catering to an eager but largely untapped potential workforce: parents of young children? We need systemic change, and Nicole Riehl is making incredible strides in this arena. Her organization, EPIC, helps businesses address their teams’ childcare needs in a way that benefits their employees, companies, and the economy as a whole.Explore Nicole’s insights and the innovative solutions that are reshaping how businesses support working parents:The major economic impacts of the country’s inadequate childcare infrastructureWhy affordable, quality childcare is a business imperativeHow childcare improvements align with the future of modern communitiesRelated Links:EPIC’s website - https://www.coloradoepic.org/Nicole’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-riehl-ab46634/Nicole’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/theriehlnicoleNicole’s podcast, “The Dropoff” - https://www.coloradoepic.org/podcastGenXYZ 2023 - Top 25 Young Professionals - https://www.cobizmag.com/genxyz-2023-top-25-finalists/Denver Business Journal - Outstanding Women in Business Award -https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2022/08/19/dbj-2022-outstanding-women-in-business-awards.htmlUS Chamber of Commerce Foundation - https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/Bipartisan Policy Center - https://bipartisanpolicy.org/Council for Strong America - https://www.strongnation.org/articles/2038-122-billion-the-growing-annual-cost-of-the-infant-toddler-child-care-crisisRoadmap with The ECE Employer Roadmap - US Chamber of Commerce Foundation - https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/education/ece-employer-roadmapLeadership Denver - https://denverleadership.org/leadershipdenver/Proposition EE - https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb23-1290Employer-Based Childcare Design Lab - https://www.coloradoepic.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/EPIC-Design-Labs-Flyer-4-28-22-FINAL.pdfAi-Jen Poo’s Care Fest - https://www.carefest.com/event/6b40797d-1bb7-403c-97ca-3ae437a3c87f/summaryTake Action - advocate for the policy reforms that drive gender equity at work, including access to affordable, quality care: www.bossedup.org/takeactionBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What wins are you celebrating in 2023? Whether the past year was a breeze or the worst one yet, it’s time to pour yourself a glass of bubbly (or Bubly) and announce aloud all the ways you shine. Let’s jumpstart your year-end reflections. In this episode, I present three steps that will help you add a celebratory angle to your 2023 review and really remind you that you made progress this year, no matter what your 2024 to-do lists might look like.You’ll leave equipped with some inspo to get you ready to ring in the new year, including:The importance of celebrating your wins during the harder timesHow to identify the pride-worthy traits that got you through the challengesHow to build up your year-end brag bookAnd a very real celebration of Level Up participants who flourished in 2023Related Links:Episode 127 How A Brag Book Can Help You Land Your Next Job or Promotion- https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode127Episode 217 How To Land a Job in a Different Industry - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode217Episode 395 You Deserve Self-Care For Your Career - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode395Episode 421 The Top Struggles of High Achievers - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode421More about The Progress Principle by Steven Kramer and Teresa Amabile - https://hbr.org/2011/05/the-power-of-small-winsLevel Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupHired: a Job Search Accelerator to Land Your Dream Job - https://www.bossedup.org/gethiredBossed Up job search resources - https://www.bossedup.org/free-resources/job-searchBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How can you bring more courageous conversations into your practice of inclusive leadership? In recent years, more and more leaders are seeking to understand what inclusive leadership really means and how to build it into our ever-evolving organization models. It’s not easy work and, all too often, defensiveness and white fragility rear up as soon as the feedback is anything other than complimentary.This episode is a sometimes spicy take on courageous conversations and inclusivity in the workplace, with two women who are transforming this fraught space. Stephanie Chin is a leadership consultant and the founder of Spicy Conversations. Sarah Noll Wilson is an executive coach, researcher, author, and one of Stephanie’s clientsWe’re calling you in to talk all things inclusive leadership, including:Just how difficult this work is, on all sidesWhat your inclusivity inaccuracies mean for your identityHow to transform “I would never!” into “When have I?”And how this education will help transform your organization and yourselfRelated Links:Find Stephanie Chin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemchin/Find Sarah Noll Wilson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahnollwilson/DM Sarah to find out how you can start implementing change - [email protected]’s Spicy Conversations printable cheatsheet - https://drive.google.com/file/d/13BYq_udUfUbm8YePD0w8IbMZktBMAWCI/view?usp=drivesdkDon’t Feed the Elephants - Sarah Noll Wilson - https://bookshop.org/p/books/don-t-feed-the-elephants-overcoming-the-art-of-avoidance-to-build-powerful-partnerships-sarah-noll-wilson/17871254?ean=9781544525129Conversations on Conversations Podcast - https://sarahnollwilson.com/podcast/The Culture Map by Erin Meyer - https://erinmeyer.com/book/On Jim Irsay’s recent comments - https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jim-irsay-blames-his-2014-arrest-on-police-prejudice-against-white-billionairesHarvard Business Review on self-awareness - https://hbr.org/2018/01/what-self-awareness-really-is-and-how-to-cultivate-itHow To Be An Inclusive Leader with Jennifer Brown Bossed Up episode - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode327White Fragility, White Women's Tears, And Dismantling White Supremacy with Robin DiAngelo Bossed Up episode - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode304Armchair Expert’s Jonathan Van Ness podcast episode - https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/jonathan-van-nessMy book, Bossed Up: A Grown Woman’s Guide to Getting Your Sh*t Together - https://www.bossedup.org/bookLevel Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up job search resources - https://www.bossedup.org/free-resources/job-searchBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How does your career align with your values, and how do you even begin figuring that out? These are questions more of us have started asking this year, as we stop accepting career dissatisfaction and burnout as “just how it is” and re-evaluate our relationship to work.In this episode, I share an approach to career recalibration that has really resonated with me, one that places less of a focus on identifying your core values and more on identifying the tangible pieces that are and are not working for you now. Establishing realignment with your purpose is no easy feat, but these three steps will have you on your way to a more resonant relationship with every aspect of your life.Get ready to revel in radical acceptance as we walk through:The all-too-familiar circumstances that led me to a recalibration process that resonatesWhy so many of us are ready to start questioning the success status quoHow to analyze your life with the four root causes of burnoutAnd how to make small, manageable changes to reduce overwhelm in a big wayRelated Links:Downloadable Handout: 3 Steps for Recalibrating Your Career - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode431How to Set Clear Expectations as a Leader, Episode 265 - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode265The Top Struggles of High Achievers, Episode 421 - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode421My book, Bossed Up: A Grown Woman’s Guide to Getting Your Sh*T Together - https://bossedup.org/book Gallup Leadership Assessment - https://store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10108/top-5-cliftonstrengthsBossed Up’s Take Action page to bring about systemic change - http://www.bossedup.org/takeactionBrené Brown’s exercise on living into your values - https://brenebrown.com/resources/living-into-our-values/Level Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBook Emilie for a keynote or workshop - https://www.emiliearies.com/Bossed Up job search resources - https://www.bossedup.org/free-resources/job-searchBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dealing with divorce can be an overwhelming process, piled atop of what may already be a heartbreaking betrayal. But it can also be an empowering experience in which you take charge of your financial future. Today on the podcast, I sit down with fraud coach Tracy Coenen, CPA, CFF, MAFF, to learn how to prepare for divorce prudently, how to advocate for your financial future, and how to go from overwhelmed to empowered through divorce. Related links:See Tracy's recommended resources at fraudcoach.com/boss Study: women's household incomes fall by 41% after divorcePlanning for your divorce checklistEp 319: How to talk money with your friends and familyBossed Up Courage Community on Facebook Bossed Up group on LinkedIn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Women managers have been rated better or equal to men on every leadership characteristic except one: envisioning. So what does it mean to be a visionary leader - and what does it matter? I'm diving in to the gender dynamics of visionary leadership and why it's so crucial for women leader's long-term impact. Related links: Level Up: my leadership accelerator for women on the riseHBR: Women and the Vision ThingDec 14: An Evening with Mayor Anna Stout - join me in Denver!Learn more via my InstagramResearch on the gendered perception of mistakes at workThe Bossed Up Courage Community Bossed Up's LinkedIn Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you struggled to find your voice at work? Have you started self-silencing? Or overthinking your every sentence? Today's episode with Samara Bay, author of Permission to Speak, is for you. We're breaking down why it's so challenging to speak up and be heard at work, how to counter voice bias with voice justice, and how to embrace your voice as "the new sound of power."Related links: Speak Up: my 8-week assertive communications courseSamara's book, Permission to SpeakFollow Samara on InstagramSamara's How to Pitch workshopEmail me at [email protected] the Bossed Up Courage Community on Facebook Join Bossed Up's group on Linkedin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We've all heard about the "glass ceiling" women leaders face at the highest ranks of their careers. But there's a more significant barrier that contributes to the gender leadership gap: the "broken rung" of leadership. In today's episode I'm breaking down what the "broken rung" of leadership is all about and how we - as individuals and organizations - can disrupt the status quo, support emerging women leaders, and strive for gender equality in leadership together. Related links: Level Up: my leadership & management acceleratorLearn how we support teams at Bossed UpRead today's corresponding blog post7 Best Practices to Retain & Develop Women at WorkEmail me: [email protected] Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's group on Linkedin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's episode, I sit down with Marisol Solarte-Erlacher, M.A., LPC, a trauma expert and resilience consultant specializing in supporting women of color through post-traumatic growth.Together we break down: The differences between chronic stress, burnout, and trauma;How women of color in leadership can sustain themselves; And how we all can create more inclusive workplaces where all people can thrive. Related links include: Learn more about Marisol hereResilience and Resistance PodcastEpisode 304 featuring Robin DiAngelo, author of White FragilityThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's Group on LinkedIn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You've heard the "stat" before: men tend to apply for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications and women only once they reach 100% of them. We're supposed to conclude that women simply need more confidence to stretch outside their comfort zone, right? Wrong. In today's episode, I'm diving into the details and breaking down why perpetuating this myth is so harmful. Related links:HIRED: my job search acceleratorHBR: Why Women Don't Apply for Jobs Unless They're 100% Qualified2022 Study on Gender Differences in Response to Job AdvertsOur World in Data: Gender Gap in Leisure TimeThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookThe Bossed Up Group on LinkedIn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You may have heard lately about the importance of chips - also often referred to as microchips or semiconductors. Today's episode with Kylie Patterson, Senior Advisor for Opportunity and Inclusion at the US Department of Commerce, breaks down: why chips are so important;how our government is getting involved to spur growth and innovation, andhow we can ensure that our tax dollars that go towards creating the jobs of the future can remove obstacles along the way that have historically prevented under-represented groups from taking advantage of this industrial boom in STEM.Tune in now to learn more!Related links: CHIPS.govSign up for the CHIPS.gov newsletter hereThroughline podcast: Silicon IslandThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookThe Bossed Up Group on Linkedin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's episode, I'm sharing my personal experience being white and Latina. This Hispanic Heritage Month, I feel compelled to talk more publicly about my relationship with race and ethnicity, and better understand the difference between the two.Related links:Blair Imani on Race vs. Ethnicity on InstagramLatinidad Is Cancelled - an essay on the problematic nature of "Latin" identityThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookThe Bossed Up Group on Linkedin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I've spent the last 10 years helping women boss up - by getting hired, speaking up, and leveling up. I've worked with incredible organizations, activated allies, hell, I wrote the book on bossin' up and have been a featured speaker on stages across the globe. But still...it's not enough. In today's episode I'm sharing a big shift I'm navigating to make sure we're actually "lifting as we climb." Related links: Take Action Bossed Up for OrganizationsLevel UpSpeak UpHIREDLinkedIn study on persistent gender inequityPew data on persistent gender wage gapEp 417: The Truth About Women's Communication at WorkEp 167: How to Call People in (Or Out) at WorkEp 251: The Difference Between Assertive vs. Aggressive Communication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's exceptionally raw and real episode, I sit down with Chris Castillo, mindset coach for high achievers and the Founder of Empowered Achievers. We break down the common ways high achievers can run into struggle, and unpack how to move through it with some on-the-spot coaching by Chris.Related links: Ep 138 with Chris: A Confusing Career ChangeRead that story about Jim Carey's dad in my book, Bossed UpFollow Chris on TikTokLearn more about Chris' programs on her website Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you a job-seeker navigating a big career pivot? Interviewing with a "non-traditional" background can pose a challenge. In today's episode, I sit down with federal agent-turned-career coach, Crystal Barrow, to talk through these challenges and more: How to find the courage to make a big career pivotHow to explain your "non-traditional" background in the job interviewHow to deal with ageism, sexism, racism, and more systemic obstacles along the wayRelated links from today's discussion:HIRED: Bossed Up's Job Search AcceleratorTick HR Solutions: Embracing Non-Traditional Candidates: A Shift In RecruitingConnect with Crystal Barrow on Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/crystalmbarrow/Follow Shape Your Success on FacebookFollow Shape Your Success on InstagramFollow Shape Your Success on TwitterGet instant access to Crystal's workshop, 5 Steps Driven Women Use to Transition to a Dream Job With More Flexibility While Getting Paid What They Deserve AND Without Giving Up Their Soul's PurposeJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookJoin the Bossed Up Group on LinkedIn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everyday, women are wrongfully mislabeled as "aggressive" for simply speaking up in the workplace. When this happens to you, what's the best way to respond? Tune in to today's episode to learn: How to concisely push back when you're being mislabeled When to call someone in or out And how to turn the conversation into a teachable moment. Related links: Level Up: my 6-month leadership acceleratorSpeak Up: my 8-week assertive communication course Ep 417: The Truth About Women's Communication at WorkEp 167: How to Call People In (Or Out) at WorkEp 251: The Difference Between Assertive vs. Aggressive CommunicationThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookThe Bossed Up Linkedin Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Lindsay Scola first told a doctor that she was having problems with sleep, her doctor replied that, "busy people are tired." This became something of a badge of honor for Lindsay as she pursued an ambitious career in activism and entertainment over the next 15 years, until finally her challenges with sleep became debilitating. She was finally diagnosed with narcolepsy at the age of 35 and is now on a mission to make sleep health and sleep equity a reality for all. Tune in to today's episode to learn how to tell if you might be dealing with disordered sleep, and how this kind of chronic illness is an often-overlooked element of equity and inclusion in the workplace. Related notes: Self: For Years Doctors Told Me My Constant Exhaustion and Night Terrors Were Normal. They Weren’t.Health.com on Sleep DisordersEp 272: How to Manage Chronic Illness at WorkEp 315: How to Talk About Chronic Illness in the InterviewEp 390: How to Manage ADHD in the WorkplaceLindsayScola.comFollow Lindsay on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you ask 5 people for their advice on how women should speak up at work, you're likely to get 5 different answers. That's because, it seems, everyone has something to say about how women communicate at work. We're either too much or too little, too loud or too quiet, too direct or too passive, depending on who you ask. In today's episode, I share the more complex reality underlying all human communication, and why at the end of the day, the most important power women have is to choose how we speak up for ourselves. Related links:TIME: I'm Sorry, but Women Really Need to Stop ApologizingNYT: No, You Don't Have to Stop ApologizingSLATE: New Chrome app helps women stop saying "just" and "sorry" in emailsBusiness Insider: This one piece of viral advice for women at work is actually terrible.GOOP: How women undermine themselves with wordsNYT: Women Know Exactly What They're Doing When They Use 'Weak' LanguageBossed Up's Speak Up assertive communication courseThe Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's Group on LinkedIn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's episode, I sit down with Charlyn Moss, the Founder of Working Within, a resource platform that helps Black social enterprise leaders access revenue to scale their impact organizations. We explore Charlyn's journey to leadership, leadership philosophy, and the delicate balancing act of building trust while providing accountability as a leader. Related links: WorkingWithin.netThe Forge: Building Resilience Organizations by Maurice MitchellLevel Up: Bossed Up's Leadership AcceleratorCaroline A. WangaEpisode 66: Women, EnragedThe Truth Will Set You Free, But First It'll Piss You Off by Gloria SteinemFollow Charlyn on InstagramJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's Group on LinkedIn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If writing cover letters has you constantly stuck in writer’s block, here's how AI can help accelerate your job search.Read today's corresponding blog postHIRED: our job search acceleratorEp 365: How to write a meaningful cover letter for today's competitive job marketThe Bossed Up Courage CommunityThe Bossed Up Group on Linkedin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After 10 years of advocacy, we finally have new protections for pregnant workers across the US. Tune in to hear from Sarah Brafman, National Policy Director at A Better Balance, to learn:What the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act means for US employees and employers;Why the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 still didn't provide protections for most pregnant workers; The role we all must play to spread the word about these critical new protections. Related links include: Know Your Rights: Pregnant and Postpartum WorkersA Better Balance's Free & Confidential legal hotline: 1-833-633-3222Learn more about the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978Learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990The Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's LinkedIn Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you drowning in different versions of you resume and cover letter? You're not alone. Navigating the modern job search often means submitting more applications than ever before. Today's episode is all about how to stay organized while still customizing you materials for each application. Related links:Bureau of Labor Statistics report on job-seeker numbersHIRED: our job search acceleratorBossed Up's free job-seeker's resource hubEp 361: Top tips to get your resume past applicant tracking systemsEp 239: How to format your resume for the modern job searchEp 365: How to write a meaningful cover letter for today's competitive job marketThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's LinkedIn Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is neurodiversity? And does it fit into broader diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts? Today I sit down with Amanda Kelly (D.Psych), President and CEO of Firefly Autism and Co-Founder of the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce (CNDCC), to learn:what "neurodiversity" means,the alarming state of under and unemployment affecting the autistic population,how organizations can benefit from being more neuroinclusive,and how we all can advocate for a more nuerodiverse, inclusive world.Related links:Firefly Autism The Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of CommerceRead more on "the resource cliff" for adults on the autism spectrumNYT: Learn more about the alarming roll-back on child labor laws happening in the USLearn more about the unemployment rates of adults with autismEp 390: How to Manage ADHD in the Workplace with Alex GilbertConnect with Amanda on LinkedIn hereThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's LinkedIn Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Applying for a job can feel like throwing an application into a black hole - so it's tempting to follow up immediately to make sure your materials were received. But while reiterating your interest in a position can draw positive attention to your application, it can also backfire if done carelessly. Tune into today's episode to learn how to circle back without being a bother, the timing HR professionals say works best, and word-for-word examples of polite and to-the-point follow-up!Related links: Read today's corresponding blog post HIRED: our job search acceleratorBossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's Linkedin Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you been driving yourself into the ground getting after your goals? On today's podcast, I sit down for a candid conversation with award-winning journalist, speaker, and author L'Oreal Thompson Payton, a self-professed success junkie and poster girl for "overly" ambitious high achievers everywhere. We discuss the humbling journey of new motherhood, overcoming perfectionism to take career risks, and envision a way forward in pursuit of a softer form of success that doesn't involve chronically sacrificing our wellbeing - a radical act for women and women of color in particular. Related links:Grab your copy of L'Oreal's new book, Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your PowerLT In the CityThe Nap Ministry: Rest is ResistanceHIRED: my job search acceleratorDrop the Ball by Tiffany DufuEp 140 with L'Oreal: Work + Life + Side Hustle BalanceJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookJoin the Bossed Up Linkedin Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I’m a big believer in being targeted and strategic when deciding how to spend your time and energy as a job-seeker. If you want to be as persuasive as possible and put forward tailored, customized applications, you must be thoughtful about which job descriptions make the cut.Related links:HIRED: our job search accelerator Today's corresponding blog post4 ways to interview the company that's interviewing youThe 5 big benefits of a bridge jobJoin the Bossed Up Courage CommunityJoin the Bossed Up LinkedIn Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're diving into "the ambition penalty" with writer Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez and talking all about women, ambition, work, and love. Related links: Glamour UK: Forget the ambition gap, it's the ‘ambition penalty’ that's really holding women back at workLearn more about how Bossed Up serves teamsA 2010 study on men, depression, and alcohol misuseLearn more about the motherhood pay penalty & fatherhood bonus on this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told YouDepartment of Labor: New Childcare Data Shows Prices Are Untenable For FamiliesStudy: Gender Differences in Self-Esteem Following a Romantic Partner's Success or FailureThe Atlantic: Even Breadwinning Wives Don't Get Equality at HomeFollow Stefanie on InstagramSubscribe to Too Ambitious, Stefanie's newsletterJoin Bossed Up's Courage CommunityJoin Bossed Up's LinkedIn Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you hesitant to delegate? Do you feel bad about delegating? Does it leave you feeling guilty about giving work away to others?This "anticipatory anxiety" around delegation can seriously hold women leaders back, and prevents you from developing leadership in those around you. Tune into today's episode to learn how to reframe delegation like a boss.Related links: Today's corresponding blog postLevel Up: our leadership accelerator for first-time and aspiring women managersEp 265: How to set clear expectations as a leaderHBR: Stop feeling guilty about delegatingEp 403: How first-time managers can embrace coachingResearch on how women don't delegate as much as menVideo: Why is it harder for women to delegate? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is the worst behavior tolerated in your workplace? Have you seen colleagues yelled at or berated? Told to just "suck it up" or "walk it off" when bad things happen? Do you feel like you need to "man up" to get ahead? These are signs and symptoms of toxic masculine leadership at work. On today's episode, I sit down with speaker and workplace consultant Jeff Harry, who combines positive psychology and play to heal workplaces and help teams build psychological safety. Related links: Ezra Kelin's interview with Richard Reeves: The Men - And Boys - Are Not AlrightThe Good Life: Lessons from The World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness For the Love of Men by Liz PlankFollow @JeffHarryPlays on TikTokJeff's website: Rediscover Your PlayPodcast: What Would Ted Lasso Do? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I hear from so many women leaders I work with that one of the biggest challenges inherent in a highly matrixed environment boils down to influencing without authority. If you’ve ever been left wondering, “How on earth do I get this person to do the thing I need them to do, despite not having any authority over them?” - today’s episode is for you!Related links: Today's corresponding blog postLevel Up: our leadership accelerator for aspiring & first-time women managersEp 322: How to Be a Leader People Actually LikeSpeak Up: our assertive communication courseEp 396: How to Tell Stories with IntentionSwitch: How to Change When Change is Hard Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What's the right way to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion related holidays and heritage months at work? With Juneteenth on the horizon, Emilie sat down with DEI practitioner Veronique Porter to learn how organizations can avoid missteps and plan intentionally inclusive programming around heritage months and holidays.Related links: McKinsey: These Women Experience the Highest Levels of MicroaggressionsThe Art of Gathering by Priya ParkerLearn more about the DEI work Bossed Up did with that sports data company via our Sports Reference case studyLearn more about our in-house leadership programs for teamsMorgan Freeman on why he doesn't want a 'Black History Month'Robin DiAngelo, author of White Fragility, on the Bossed Up podcastConnect with Veronique Porter on LinkedInLearn more about Ampersand Workspace Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So many first-time managers I work with are used to being the star player, not the coach. But that habit can prove challenging when navigating the transition from individual contributor to first-time manager. Tune in for today's boss tip episode to learn how emerging leaders can - and truly must - embrace coaching to be more effective.Related links: Today's corresponding blog postBossed Up's Level Up Leadership AcceleratorHarvard Business Review: the Leader as CoachLearn more about the GROW Model by Sir John WhitmoreRaising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John GottmanLifebound Inclusive Coaching programHow to Think Like a Leader Rather Than a Manager3 Underrated Skills First-Time Managers Need Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When faced with an uncertain, volatile economy, it makes sense that many of us are feeling anxious about the possibility of layoffs. Whether you've already been impacted personally, or are worried about the possibility of layoffs coming for you next, today's episode with financial advisor Cris Caruso will help. Related resources: HIRED: our job search accelerator - now available on demand!4 Best Practices to Navigate Layoff Anxiety & UncertaintyJoin our Courage Community on FacebookNYT coverage on non-compete clauses & current congressional action to ban themNeed an employment attorney? Check out Workplace FairnessBusiness Insider coverage on the increasing pay transparency laws on the booksWSJ: 79% of laid off tech workers are rehiredRandstad stat: before the pandemic the average job search took about 5 monthsShould you follow your passion or a paycheck?How to reach your financial goals as a womanWomen and wealth: a live podcast showWebinar: how to handle your personal finances in a crisisConnect with Cris at Savoire.comConnect with Cris on Linkedin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reality check: nobody finds a sponsor. You have to make a sponsor.So today, I want to focus this podcast on how you can be an agent of change, actively involved in this generative and dynamic process.Related links:How to Find a Sponsor at Work to Advance Your CareerHow to Have Effective Networking MeetingsHow to Follow Up to Build RelationshipsHow to Get a Male MentorHow to Tap Your Network and Ask for HelpHow to Be a Leader People Actually LikeIs Mentorship in Remote Workplaces Actually More Equitable and Accessible?When Your Job Search Makes You Feel Like a Burden Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How to you respond when you experience microaggressions at work?Today on Bossed Up, Emilie talks with Kim Scott, author of Radical Candor and her latest book, Just Work, about how we all can respond mindfully to bullying, bias, and prejudice in the workplace. Related links: Ep 394: How to Respond to Workplace BullyingLeadership Books I'm Reading Now - including Radical CandorDeborah Chihonski's research on the 'Loss of Voice' phenomenon Learn more about The Crown ActBook: Rising Out of HatredBossed Up's Speak Up Assertive Communication CourseKim Scott's newest book, Just WorkFollow Kim Scott on LinkedInJustWorkTogether.comRadicalCandor.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"What should I do if everything that advances my career requires me to perform labor for free?"Join Emilie in breaking down this listener career conundrum and learn what to consider when weighing the cost of working for free.Related links:Connect with Emilie on LinkedIn Episode 43: Thank You MattersWSJ: Women, Work, and 'The Girl Scout Tax'Forbes on increasing number of companies compensating ERG leadersEp 301: How to Say 'No' and Stop OvercommittingEp 373: Set Strong Boundaries and Stop People-PleasingBossed Up's Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's LinkedIn Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.