Bossed Up

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 Bullying Leadership Books I'm Reading Now - including Radical Candor Deborah Chihonski...

"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 Matters WSJ: Women, Work, and  'The Girl Scout Tax' Forbes on increasing number of companies compensati...

Are you craving change in your career and life...but not sure what's next?  In today's inspiring interview with Joanne Lipman, author of Next!  The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work, Emilie and Joanne break down how to figure out what's next in your career, even when you're not quite sure where you're headed. Related links:  Learn more about Joanne at JoanneLipman.com Chris Donovan Footwear Ne...

Companies have been using AI to screen applicants for years - so today's episode is all about how job-seekers can use it, too. Related:  Ep 361: Tips to Get Your Resume Past Applicant Tracking Systems JobScan Bossed Up's Job-Seeker Resource Hub HIRED: Our Job Search Accelertor Bossed Up's Courage Community on Facebook Bossed Up's LinkedIn Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

How we tell stories matters - especially stories about yourself or someone else. This is especially true when sharing stories about overcoming hardship, which can easily be told in a way that exploits, rather than uplifts. In today's episode, Emilie sits down with professional storyteller, Dianne Myles, to learn more about what it means to tell stories from an asset-based lens as opposed to a defi...

We all know the importance of self-care, even if it's hard to make it a priority. But what about career care?  In today's episode, Emilie explains what 'career care' really means, and why we're all worthy of making it a priority, especially in times of economic uncertainty.  Related links: Read today's transcript here HIRED: our job search accelerator Check out my courses on LinkedIn Learning 4 Be...

When you hear the word “bully,” what kind of person comes to mind? If your imagination takes you back to the schoolyard, you’re not alone. But today’s guest, Zenica Chatman, reminds us that bullying happens in the workplace, too.  Listen in to learn how to deal with workplace bullies and heal from the trauma that toxic workplaces can leave you with, so that one bad workplace doesn’t haunt you for...

Going from individual contributor to first-time manager requires a major mindset shift as an emerging leader. On today’s podcast, Emilie shares 3 skills to master as you rise.  Related Links: Level Up: our Leadership Development Program for Women on the Rise Ep 356: How to Think Like a Leader Rather Than a Manager Ep 265: How to Set Clear Expectations as a Leader Ep 281: How to Deal with a Microma...

In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with tech worker-turned-leadership coach Nadia De Ala , to talk through what’s happening with women and people of color in the midst of major layoffs impacting the tech sector. They break down why now is the time to double down on leadership development for marginalized workers and keep it real when discussing the state of DEI in tech.  Related Links: Learn mor...

In today’s episode, Emilie breaks down some of the old “rules” for resume-writing that no longer apply. Tune in to make sure your resume is ready for today's competitive job market.  Related Links: Read the corresponding blog post here Zety.com study  Ep 239: How to Format Your Resume for the Modern Job Search  Ep 254: How to Leverage Linkedin to Land a Job  Learn more about HIRED Get our FREE job...

In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with Alexandra Gilbert, ADHD consultant and Founder & CEO of Cape-Able Consulting , to talk about how you can advocate for the support you need to successfully navigate the workplace if you, or a colleague, have been diagnosed with ADHD. Related Links: Learn more about Alex’s work at Cape-Able Consulting Ep 120: Why Resilience Matters for Your Career - and Life...

In today’s episode, Emilie shares her top tips (and frank thoughts) on how to navigate being an ambitious woman in love.  Related Links: Read corresponding blog post  Grab a copy of Emilie’s book: Bossed Up  Too Ambitious study: Why Successful Women Have Harder Marriages Too Ambitious 2020 report: Why Millennial Marriages Haven’t Become More Equal 2019 ScienceDaily study Journal of Personality and...

In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with Lily Zheng, author of DEI Deconstructed: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Doing the Work and Doing It Right, to talk about the steps you can take to identify DEI challenges within your organization and how you can kickstart systemic change.  Related Links: Learn more about Lily on Linkedin  Grab a copy of: DEI Deconstructed: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Doing the Wo...

In today’s episode, Emilie shares a simple life hack for drawing stronger boundaries and leaving work at work, to help you stay present in the rest of your life. Related Links:  Pew Research COVID-19 Pandemic Continues To Reshape Work in America Slate: Americans, Ever Hateful of Leisure, Are More Likely to Work Nights and Weekends The 4 Tendencies Quiz by Gretchen Rubin Ep 140: Work + Life + Side...

In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Patricia Daley, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Founder of The Daley Beet, to talk about the impact your nutrition has on your energy levels, and how you can fuel your body to manage your energy throughout the workday. Related Links: Learn more about Patricia’s work  Ep 103: How to Boost Your Everyday Wellbeing  Ep 194: The Science of Stress Eating  Ep 27...

In today’s episode, Emilie shares how you can set yourself up for sustainable success by taking a more proactive approach to using your PTO this year.  Related Links: Us Travel Association: Time Off and Usage study Ep 274: How to Balance Your Life to Avoid Burnout Ep 365: How to Avoid Burnout and Create a Sustainable Work-Life Balance  Ep 384: How to Create Purposeful Goals to Avoid Burnout Snag y...

In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Tanya Dalton, best-selling author and productivity expert, to chat all about how incorporating purpose-driven goals can help you prevent burnout and maintain a productive and happy life.  Related Links: Learn more about Tanya  Grab a copy of Tanya’s book: On Purpose: The Busy Woman's Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning & Success Ep 71: How I Design My Day...

Are you ready to move forward with intention this year? In this first episode of the new year, Emilie dives into the difference between goal-setting and intention-setting, and shares her top tips on how you can make 2023 more about the journey than the destination. Related Links: Read the corresponding blog post here Ep 380: How to Reflect on Your Year Through the Power of Story Ep 112: How to Cul...

In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Tori Dunlap, author of the brand-new book, Financial Feminist and host of the Her First 100k podcast, all about how you can negotiate your salary while “lifting as you climb,” too. Related Links: Learn more about Tori at HerFirst100k.com  Grab a copy of Tori’s book: Financial Feminist  Grab a copy of Emilie’s book: Bossed Up Download our FREE comprehensive neg...

In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Saná Rasul Walker, Chief Girlfriend at HR Girlfriends, to discuss how to use your voice to advocate for DEI initiatives at work. Related Links: Connect with Saná on LinkedIn Ep 233: Advocating for Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace Ep 309: Why is Corporate America Failing Black Women? Ep 312: How to Advocate for All Women, While Still Being an Advocate for O...

Related Links: Corresponding blog post here Workshop Replay: How to Get Clear for the New Year  Shop our 2023 LifeTracker Planners Ep 287: How to Use Your LifeTracker Planner Join the Courage Community  Follow us on Linkedin Got a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Andrew Seaman, Managing Editor for Jobs & Career Development at LinkedIn News and host of Get Hired , to talk through how to evaluate a company’s culture during the interview process and make your best possible next career move. Related Links: Learn more about Andrew Seaman  Ep 20: Surviving a Toxic Workplace  Ep 147: Toxic Workplace Warning Signs Ep 292: How to...

In today’s episode, Emilie shares how to navigate the psychological and emotional impact that arises with layoffs. Related Links: Corresponding blog post Ep 39: How to Organize Your Networking Ep 68: I Got Fired - Help! Ep 141: How to Tap Your Network and Ask For Help Ep 175: When Your Job Search Makes You Feel Like a Burden Ep 204: Managing Anxiety on the Job Search APA’s Stress Study: Stress in...

In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes author and corporate inclusion visionary, Deepa Purushothaman, to discuss her recent book, The First, the Few, the Only: How Women of Color can Redefine Power in Corporate America . Listen in to hear how we can reshape our relationship to power as women, and learn from women of color who advocate for career progress and systemic change. Related Links: Learn more...

Not sure how to approach a performance review as a manager?  In today’s episode, Emilie shares her top tips on how to prepare to give an impactful and effective year-end performance review as a manager.  Related Links: Corresponding blog post here  Ep 24: Finding the Feedback You Need Ep 374: Top 5 Tips to Prepare for a Performance Review  Ep 265: How to Set Clear Expectations as a Manager  Ep 206...