Advice To My Younger Me

Joanne Lipman, author of That's What She Said:  What Men Need to Know (and Women Need to Tell Them) About Working Together, discusses what's not working in the workplace today and what's needed to fix it. You'll hear: Why it's important to enlist men in the quest for gender equality Why women "leaning in" is only part of the solution Why it's important to have mixed gender working groups Book:  Th...

  Lauren McGoodwin, CEO of Career Contessa, shares practical tips on how to negotiate for a raise. You'll hear: The mindset you should have when negotiating your salary   How to get information about what others are earning in comparable jobs How to prepare for asking for a raise Why you need to follow up after your "raise conversation" Website: www.careercontessa.com LinkedIn: @careercontessa   F...

Host Sara Holtz and 5 guests share a big mistake they made early in their careers, how they recovered from it, and what they learned as a result. You'll hear: The important lessons we learn from mistakes How even major mistakes are not career-limiting Why you shouldn't beat yourself up about mistakes you make   Let's keep the conversation going! What mistakes have you made and what did you learn f...

Jessica Lahey, author of The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed , talks about the importance of owning and sharing your mistakes and how to bounce back from failure.   You'll hear: Why you need to own your mistakes How to think about the mistakes you've made Why it's important to share your mistakes   Book:  The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents...

Stephanie Brown, author of Fired: Why Losing Your Job is the Best Thing that Can Happen to You, shares how to make the most of the experience of finding yourself out of work. You'll hear: what to do right after you lose your job the importance of maintaining a schedule while out of work how to make the most of your time between jobs why you should have a side hustle, even if you love your job Book...

Nataly Kogan, author of Happier Now, shares the practices you can use to be happier at work (and in life).   You'll hear: That happiness is a skill that you can cultivate The five practices that will make you happier at work (and in life) Why you should take a midday break from work   Website:  www.happier.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalykogan/   Twitter:  https://twitter.com/happ...

Laura Vanderkam, author of Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done, shares tips on how to spend your time so you feel more relaxed and less frazzled.   You'll hear: The actions that differentiate people who feel more relaxed about time from those who feel more frantic Why it's valuable to plan "mini-adventures" into your week How interacting with friends rather than social media will...

Caroline Webb, CEO of Sevenshift and author of How to Have a Good Day, shares brain-based research on how to have the best workday possible.   You'll hear: How to share bad news so you get the best response possible How your expectations can affect your reactions Why multitasking doesn't work How to end your day so you have a great evening   Website  carolinewebb.co Book - How to Have a Good Day  ...

Manar Morales, President and CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance, discusses how to craft a flexible schedule that works for you and your employer.   You'll hear: Why it is important to get clear on what you want from a flexible schedule How to prepare to negotiate for a flexible schedule How to keep your career on track while working a flexible schedule Don't assume a flexible schedule is...

Cait Flanders, author of The Year of Less,   shares what she learned about mindful spending (and living) from her "shopping ban" year.     You'll hear: Why you should track your spending   The difference between buying things for "you" vs. "the idealized you" How you can become more mindful in your spending   Be a mindful spender.   Don't spend money unconsciously.   Book:   The Year of Less:  How...

Svetlana Saitsky, life coach and artist, discusses how you can bring your authentic self – whether it is a creative, an entrepreneur or a storyteller -   to your corporate job.   You'll hear:   How bringing your authentic self to work can make you better at your job An exercise to do each day to help you tap into your authentic self How to decide if it's time to leave your job.   Website:   www.sv...

Olivia Christian, Own Your Story workshop leader, shares advice on how to craft a personal story that can help others understand who you are and what you do.   You'll hear: Why you need a personal story Why it's important that your story touch both heart and head How to develop your personal story   Instagram:   Own Your Story  via Instagram        Additional resources:   The Game Last Night   via...

Liz O'Donnell, author, and founder of WorkingDaughter.com, shares a realistic picture of what it's like to care for aging parents and gives advice on how to manage it all.   You'll hear: The importance of building career equity early in your career Why you need to talk with your parents about what they want in the future, before a crisis happens How to juggle taking care of aging parents, kids and...

Marion McGovern, an expert in the gig economy and author of Thriving in the Gig Economy, shares advice on how to succeed as a gig worker. You'll hear:   What personal qualities are needed to succeed as a gig worker How to position yourself to succeed in the gig economy The importance of your digital presence to success in the gig economy To be a successful "gig worker", you need to be resilient, t...

Mary Cranston, trailblazing lawyer, law firm CEO, and public company and non-profit board member, shares the five most important things that women can do to achieve career success. You'll hear: Why it's important to have "authentic" goals How to overcome fears that get in the way of your success How taking risks can lead to unexpected benefits   Additional resources: Now Discover Your Strengths by...

 Susan Bird, CEO of Wf360, shares how to have a conversation with anyone.   You'll hear: How to have a conversation with your boss What the key to a great conversation is Why to approach conversations with "beginner's ears"   Facebook: Susan W. Bird  Twitter  @susanwbird .  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanwbird Conversation 360 podcast: http://conversation360podcast.com/  

Nora McInerny, host of the podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking and author of It's Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too) shares her advice about how to deal with life's inevitable losses and setbacks.   You'll hear:   How to respond when bad things happen to you and others How to deal (and not deal) with mistakes you make How to stay focused on the present   Additional resources:   Podcast episode men...

Melissa Hereford shares advice on how to successfully negotiate for what you want – at work and in life.   You'll hear: How to prepare for a negotiation How your mindset affects how you negotiate Why being curious is an important part of negotiating successfully     Website LinkedIn Twitter Facebook YouTube channel   Additional resources   Negotiating on your own behalf with Carol Frohlinger http:...

Host Sara Holtz shares the questions she asks herself before she makes her resolutions for the new year.   Questions for reflection:   -  What were your most significant professional accomplishments in 2017?   -  What were your most significant personal accomplishments in 2017?   -  What are you most excited about right now?   -  What are you most grateful for in your professional life?   -  What...

Ted Marsden, millennial filmmaker, shares the advice – both good and bad - he's gotten from his Mom (Sara Holtz) and others   You'll hear: Why all advice can be valuable The questions to ask yourself if you're having an awful day The fashion advice his Mom gave him   Pull quote:  Take care of yourself before taking on the world's challenges.   Website: www.tedtedtedted.com    

Ashley Milne-Tyte, host of The Broad Experience podcast, talks about what she's learned from talking to the all the women she has interviewed over the years.   You'll hear: Why you need to "rock the boat", at least a little That working hard is not enough How important it is to be protective of your time   Podcast: www.thebroadexperience.com     Twitter: @ashleymilnetyte   Facebook

Lori Schwanbeck, a mindfulness-based psychotherapist, coach and trainer, shares how you can bring more joy to your workday.   You'll hear: -      How you can cultivate joy throughout your day -      How you can become more joyful in just three breaths -      The benefit of giving your complete attention to what another person is saying  

Morra Aarons-Mele, author of Hiding in the Bathroom: An Introvert's Roadmap to Getting Out There (When You'd Rather Stay Home) , talks about how ambitious introverts can succeed in their careers. You'll hear: Why you need to understand who you are and accept it. How charting how you feel during the day and throughout the week can help you craft a happier work experience Tips for surviving networki...

Cara Hale Alter, author of The Credibility Code, shares how you can come across as confident, capable and credible in the workplace by employing behaviors you can learn.   You'll hear: -       Specific behaviors that will increase your confidence and credibility -       How you can tame the adrenaline you feel in challenging situations -       Why its important to be both authoritative and approac...

Alexis Krivkovich, a partner at McKinsey & Company, discusses the findings from the 2016 Women in the Workplace study which show that women are promoted less often and receive less valuable feedback than men. She also discusses what's lacking from many women's networks.   You'll hear: o   The facts showing that women receive fewer promotions and get less valuable feedback than men o   How to get c...