Bossed Up

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:...

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, and how we can ensure that our tax dollars that go toward...

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 Instagram Latinidad Is Cancelled - an essay on the problematic nature of "Latin" identity The Bosse...

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." ...

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 Change Read that story about Jim Carey's dad in m...

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 pivot How to explain your "non-traditional" background in the job interview How to deal with ageis...

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 acceler...

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...

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 c...

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.net The For...

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 post HIRED: our job search accelerator Ep 365: How to write a meaningful cover letter for today's competitive job market The Bossed Up Courage Community The Bossed Up Group on Linkedin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f...

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...

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 numbers HIRED: our job search accelerator Bo...

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 benefi...

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 profe...

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 ris...

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 post 4 ways to interview the company that's in...

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 work Learn more about how Bossed Up serves teams A 2010 study on men, depression, and alcohol misuse Learn more about the motherhood pay pe...

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 p...

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 psych...

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 post Lev...

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...

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 post Bossed Up's L...

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 Be...

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 Career How to Have Effective Networking Meetings How to Follow Up to Build Relationships How to Get a Male Mentor How to Tap Your Network...