Bossed Up

Feeling lost, boss? You’re not alone. For today’s boss tip, I turned to author Maxie McCoy to get her best advice on finding your way. Listen now for one powerful question that can help you get on track. Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a transcript of today’s episode here Pre-order Maxie’s new book, You’re Not Lost, here Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Fac...

Emilie and today’s guest, career expert Alexandra Stephens, get into a bit of a debate on that question in today’s must-listen episode. Learn more about what was discussed on today’s episode here: Learn more about Bossed Up Bootcamp Research: women get promoted on performance, men get promoted on potential Watch that webinar “From Full Time to Freelance” that Alexandra referenced Join the Bossed U...

It’s not always easy to tell if you’re in a dead-end job, especially if you dig the people you work with. In today’s episode, I share three red flags to watch out for that might indicate your next career step should be out the door. Check out these links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a transcript of today’s episode here Listen to Ep 20 about escaping toxic workplace...

Emilie sits down with licensed psychotherapist Lena Derhally to talk through how to save your sanity when dealing with a toxic workplace. Check out these links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Forbes: 5 Signs You’re In A Toxic Workplace Forbes: 5 Steps To Take Now If You’re In A Toxic Workplace Webinar Replay: Pivoting From a Toxic Workplace with Paula Brantner Listen to Le...

Ready for a new job in a whole new place? In today’s episode, I break down my go-to strategy for finding a job in a totally different city! This is the tried-and-true method I’ve used for myself, #BradTheBoo, and countless others in the Bossed Up community who have successfully landed a new job, many miles away. Check out these links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a...

In honor of this past Sunday’s Mother’s Day, Emilie sits down with Georgene Huang, the Co-Founder and CEO of FairyGodBoss, to talk about navigating a career change as a mother. How do you handle interviewing while pregnant? How can you ask about parental leave benefits without oversharing? How do explain taking time off to be a full-time caretaker? Georgene and Emilie talk through all these questi...

When it rains, it pours. I often hear from job-seekers who, after months of searching with not much to show for it, find themselves weighing multiple offers at once! Today’s episode breaks down how to go beyond the simple “pros and cons” lists and make a decision that will keep you satisfied over the long-term. Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a transcript of tod...

In today’s episode, author and podcaster Jenny Blake and Emilie talk all about navigating a career pivot. When should you stay? When should you go? Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One Looking for more great career reads? Get your FREE download of Emilie's favorite 15 books to boost your career here! Are you ready to pivot your ca...

I’m writing a book - hooray! So in honor of starting my book journey, today I’m sharing some of my favorite reads to accelerate your career right now. Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a transcript of today’s episode here Download Emilie’s FREE list of her 15 favorite books to accelerate your career Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook Got a career conun...

In today’s episode, work advice ROCKSTAR Alison Green (the writer behind the uber-popular Ask A Manager blog) joins Emilie to talk about the power of perception at work and how to manage it when you’re bored out of your mind! Stick around to the very end for a special SURPRISE announcement you won’t want to miss! Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Got a question for Alison? Chec...

Even the most prolific people struggle with feeling like a total fraud on occasion. The Impostor Syndrome, as it’s called, can be paralyzing if you’re unable to persevere in the face of doubt. In today’s mini episode, Emilie shares 3 strategies for silencing your inner critic and moving forward like a boss. Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a transcript of today’s...

We all know you should negotiate, but how do you know where to start? In honor of this month’s Equal Pay Day, Emilie sits down with Denver 9 NEWS anchor and award-winning journalist, TaRhonda Thomas. Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Join Emilie’s free webinar April 25 to Negotiate Like A Boss! Bossed Up’s top negotiation resources Learn more about “The Mommy Tax” Keep up with...

When you’re on a first date, you understandably want to put your best foot forward. But you’re also keeping a keen eye out for what kind of person is sitting across the table from you. Job interviews should operate the same way. In today’s mini episode, Emilie shares a boss tip about how to avoid getting stuck in a company with a toxic culture. Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s...

If you’ve ever been called “emotional” at work, you know how enraging it feels to have your passion used against you. In today’s episode, we don’t just tell women how to deal with this nonsense, we discuss how to create a culture at work where this kind of nonsense happens less. Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Evolve: our program to help companies create cultures of inclusion...

You’re wrapping up an interview for a job or promotion you REALLY want. How do you close in a way that leaves them confident that you’re the woman for the post? In today’s mini episode, Emilie unveils the one-liner you need to seal the deal. Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a transcript of today’s episode here How to survive a phone interview Join Bossed Up’s Cou...

Ever feel like your career is lacking...direction? In today’s episode, Emilie breaks down this career conundrum with the incomparable host of ManRepeller’s hit podcast, The Call, Erica Williams Simon. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: Learn about Bossed Up Bootcamp - coming this month to NYC! Watch Steve Job’s Stanford University Commencement Speech The Call: Intervi...

A handy email strategy for getting busy people to chat about your career. Today we’re trying something new on the Bossed Up podcast! This mini-episode is a new series we’ll be delivering weekly on Thursdays this month. In 5 minutes or less, you’ll leave with a new hot tip for crushing it in your career, jump-starting your job search, and generally...being a boss at work and in life! Let me know wh...

Does feeling unqualified hold you back from pursuing the kind of work you REALLY want to try? In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with Refinery29’s creative video star, Lucie Fink, who wants to make trying the new doing. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: Learn about Bossed Up Bootcamp - coming next month to NYC! NYT: Does Having a Day Job Mean Making Better Art? Wat...

A first-time negotiation primer. Emilie interviews negotiation coach and fellow podcast pal, Kathlyn Hart of The Big Leap Show, to help a student worker struggling to ask for more. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: Our Top Negotiation Resources Bossed Up’s #GetYoMoney Negotiation Course Learn more about Kathlyn Hart Emilie’s interview on Kat’s podcast, The Big Leap S...

So you launched your company - what comes next? Emilie interviews yoga instructor and studio owner Jess Pierno to break down how to keep calm through the chaos of starting your own company in those critical first days, weeks, and months after launch day. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: LivePlan: Online Business Planning Software SCORE: Free Small Business Advice Th...

We can’t let #MeToo prevent men from mentoring women. Emilie sits down with Jason Waskey, the President of Civic Nation, to break down why it’s so important for men to mentor women, and how women can put a dude mentor to work in their careers. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: Men Are Afraid to Mentor Women. Here’s What We Can Do About It Lean In’s #MentorHer Initiat...

When is it time to walk away from a job? Emilie interviews Maggie Germano, a Certified Financial Education Instructor and financial coach for women, on how to pivot from a job the financially prudent way. Link to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: How to pick a salary that works for you Feel like a fraud? It might be the impostor syndrome How to conquer the fear that keeps you...

Why do women risk being seen as less likeable when they dare to lead? Emilie talks with the Harvard Business Review’s Sarah Green Carmichael to understand the double-binds women leaders face - and how to persist in the face of them. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: HBR: Women Rising: The Unseen Barriers HBR: Women and the Vision Thing HBR: Are Women Better Leaders T...

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