Future Female Leaders

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this candid solo episode, Nichole opens up about her own experience with imposter syndrome—including why she hesitated to hit "record" after a few months away from the mic. From putting off speaking engagements to doubting her podcasting consistency, Nichole reflects on the internal dialogue so many women face at work. You'll walk away with practical strategies for recognizi...

In this episode, Nichole Harrop dives into the practice of selecting a Word of the Year to guide personal and professional growth. She shares her own process of choosing the word Momentum for 2025 and how it aligns with her goals. Nichole also offers practical tips for selecting a word, incorporating accountability, and using AI tools to brainstorm meaningful options. Don't forget to get your copy...

Real quick, grab the Career Growth Guide here . Nichole Harrop chats with co-worker Lauren Cohen about her incredible journey through nearly four decades in the tech industry. From programming on mainframes in the '80s to embracing cutting-edge AI and modern workplace technologies, Lauren shares her insights on staying adaptable and thriving in an ever-changing field. Lauren discusses how she navi...

Nichole chats with Amy Spurling, the CEO and Founder of Compt, about the power of leading with boundaries. Amy shares her personal journey of founding Compt at 40 after a successful career as a CFO and COO in the tech industry. She explains how Compt's global lifestyle benefits platform supports employees in a personalized way, empowering companies to meet their team members where they are in thei...

In this episode, Nichole Harrop chats with career coach Andrea Yacub Macek to discuss navigating career uncertainty and creating strategies for your next career move. Andrea shares her personal journey, including how she transitioned from pursuing a medical career to climbing the corporate ladder, and finally finding her passion in helping women discover career alignment. Andrea and Nichole dive i...

Check out the Career Growth Guide to grow in your career. In this episode, Nichole Harrop sits down with Heather Nemelka, a single mother of five who re-entered the workforce after an 18-year break. Heather shares her inspiring journey of navigating career pivots, regaining confidence, and launching her own business, Elevare, to help women—especially single mothers—return to the workforce. Heather...

  This podcast episode with Elizabeth Lotardo dives deep into the importance of leading yourself effectively as a foundation for transitioning into leadership roles. Elizabeth shares her insights on how to shift focus from unattainable output goals to manageable input goals, empowering individuals to control what they can and improve their performance. She emphasizes that leading yourself is about...

In this episode of the Future Female Leaders podcast, Nichole Harrop discusses what to do after not being promoted to a leadership role. Nichole offers insights into the emotional and strategic steps you can take to turn the experience into an opportunity for growth. Whether the role was filled by an external or internal hire, Nichole shares advice on how to navigate the situation with grace, supp...

Connect with Nichole on LinkedIn Episode Summary: In this special milestone episode, Nichole Harrop reflects on the journey of creating and growing the Future Female Leaders podcast. Nichole shares her experiences, challenges, and accomplishments over the past five years, celebrating the podcast's 250th episode. She discusses the importance of celebrating milestones, the evolution of her podcastin...

Get the Career Growth Guide Connect with Nichole on LinkedIn In this episode, Nichole Harrop reflects on her past approach to career growth and shares how she wishes she had focused more on holistic growth rather than just climbing the corporate ladder. She discusses the importance of celebrating each step of the journey and offers practical advice for maintaining a balanced and fulfilling career...

Check out Nichole's digital resources here Connect with Nichole on LinkedIn   Episode Highlights: Importance of Building a Personal Brand: Focus on LinkedIn, but also applicable in general. Creating a personal brand helps in career growth and visibility. Reminder: Check the link in the show notes for career growth resources. The Career Growth Guide is a valuable tool to complement building your br...

Get the free intro to the Career Growth Guide! Connect with Jennifer Moore on LinkedIn Connect with Nichole Harrop on LinkedIn   Topics/Questions discussed: How can someone in an entry level role recognize that they might need to help their leader to become more of a coach? What is a good way to go about changing the structure of a helpful 1:1? What can you do if you are trying to make changes to...

Get the Career Growth Guide here . Connect and ask any questions to Nichole on LinkedIn.   Key Points : Importance of knowing your boss's expectations, especially if aiming for growth or leadership. Metrics such as customer satisfaction, quality scores, attendance, and meeting punctuality can be key. Tailor your approach to meet your leader's priorities. Ask your leader what they need from you tod...

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Here's the link to grab the digital download for the Ultimate Career Growth Workbook Connect with Grace Wright on LinkedIn Episode Highlights Networking and Personal Growth: Grace shares her journey of starting to post on LinkedIn despite feeling unprepared initially. Nichole emphasizes the importance of networking and supportive connections in personal and professional growth. Overcoming Fear and...

This week Nichole shares an episode where she was a guest on The Thinking Project Podcast , hosted by Dalton Jensen.  Key Takeaways: Common Leadership Pitfalls: A good boss avoids deflecting blame and takes ownership of team success. They actively engage in one-on-one meetings and recognize their importance for team growth. Avoid making quick assumptions and judgments about team members. Encourage...

  Join the free community and check out the self-paced Future Leaders Program . 1: Deciding on Your Career Path Nichole reflects on her own experience working for a well-established company and the importance of considering long-term growth. Discusses her transition to a startup, which proved to be a better fit for her career goals. Advises listeners to think carefully about the company they work...

  It's not about how long you've been doing something, but when you maintain that commitment, especially when life throws you off course. Episode Highlights Consistency in All Aspects of Life : Consistency is a fundamental element in your work life, home life, hobbies, passions, and relationships. It's a universal principle that applies to all areas of your life. The Challenge of Consistency : The...

Book your Leadership Assessment Call   In this episode of the Future Female Leaders podcast, host Nichole Harrop interviews Cecily Jorgensen, a marketing professional who shares her journey of transitioning from a background in vocal performance to a successful career in marketing. Cecily highlights her professional growth, personal interests, and how her passion for leadership drives her. Cecily...

Join Nichole's free community here Check out Elizabeth Tidwell's website MyClubRed.com   1. The Power of Cycle-Aware Scheduling: Dashboard Nichole talks about her approach to scheduling tasks based on her menstrual cycle, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and proactive planning. The conversation touches on the shift from a reactive to a proactive mindset, giving control back to women....

Get Caitlin's book The Productivity Roadmap at www.deardreamer.com   Join Nichole's free community for career growth here . Top Productivity Hacks for Busy Women: a. Knowing Your Why: Caitlin stresses the significance of having a purpose and a driving motivation (your "why") for being productive. Encourages asking questions to uncover what lights you up and keeps you motivated. b. Creating a Life...

Download Sherralynn's book The Lines We Draw  here . Join Nichole's free community here . In today's episode, Nichole talks with guest Sherralynn Arnold about why it's important to set boundaries at work. They each share perspective on these 4 questions: 1 What advice can you give women who feel called to lead others,   but don't know where to start? 2 Why is it important to learn how to set healt...

Learn more about the Future Leaders Program Connect with Nichole on LinkedIn  The Future Female Leaders podcast aims to help create more female leaders in the workplace.  In this episode, host Nichole Harrop talks about the CTFAR framework that changed her life. She walks the audience through this self-coaching model that helped her take control of her thoughts, feelings, and actions, and improve...

This is a special episode because it's a follow up from Episode 99| Leaving a Toxic Workplace.    In this episode, Nichole and her guest talk about the yellow flags that pop up in our jobs and what her guest did to work through some of them and how to advocate for yourself and navigate these yellow flags throughout your career.    Floral Career Journal Polka Dot Career Workbook Join the free commu...

Connect with Nichole on LinkedIn Check out the different career journals, helping you to grow and advance in your career: Gender Neutral Feminine Floral   Episode Overview: Today's episode focuses on planning for success and celebrating milestones. Nichole shares personal updates and experiences. She encourages listeners to shift their mindset and plan for success in various areas of their lives....