Bossed Up

In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Kyla Holcombe, Senior Consultant at Better Up, to chat all about how to leverage gratitude as a tool to redefine what ambition means in today’s anti-ambition era. Related Links: Learn more about Kyla  Grab a copy of the LifeTracker Planner  Learn more about Level Up  Follow us on LinkedIn Join the Courage Community Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

Not sure how to navigate your upcoming performance review? In today’s episode, Emilie shares 5 tips to set yourself up for success and make your performance review work for you.   Related Links: Corresponding blog post here  Ep 24: Finding the Feedback You Need  Ep 127: How a Brag Book Can Help Land Your Next Job or Promotion  Ep 265: How to Set Clear Expectations as a Leader Learn more about Leve...

In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Allison KT, a boundaries & mindset coach for people-pleasers and the founder of Poppy Lead , to talk through how to establish better boundaries, live a more authentic life, and quit people-pleasing for good. Related Links: Learn more about Allison here  Enroll in Speak Up for 2023 Ep 128:  Setting Boundaries at Work  Ep 246: Lessons from Improv to Own Your Voice...

In today’s episode, Emilie shares what we’ve been thinking a lot about at Bossed Up HQ when it comes to ensuring your vote counts & why it matters now more than ever. Related Links: Corresponding blog post here Whose Vote Counts? Ep 269: How to Vote like a Boss  Ep 12: Know Your Worth Ep 257: How to Talk About Abortion at Work Ep 70: How Women Won the Midterms Check your voter registration  How to...

In this episode, Emilie welcomes Jenny Eversole, Co-Founder and CEO of Style Space , to talk all about how to embrace the evolution of your personal style, and use it to reflect on how you want to look, feel and not only make it easier to show up at work, but make it  easier to get dressed in the mornings.  ,  Related Links: Learn more about Jenny’s work at StyleSpace  Ep 134: How to Dress Like a...

In today’s episode, Emilie shares strategies on how to combat disengagement from the work that you do and how to ignite the passion for your career - again!   Related Links: Corresponding blog post here  Employee Engagement Survey by Gallup  Ep 93: The Biggest Falsehood About Burnout Ep 274: How to Balance Your Life to Avoid Burnout Ep 266: Burnout in Communities of Color Ep 29: How to Make Work-L...

In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Tracy Foster, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Screen Sanity, all about how to set boundaries with the way you use technology to prevent digital overload at work.   Learn more about Tracy  Grab  a copy of Tracy’s book: Screen Sanity Group Study Ep 145: When to Email v. When to Text  Join the Courage Community on Facebook  Learn more about Level Up Hosted b...

Why is “quiet quitting” the best move for you? In today’s episode, Emilie talks about the pros and cons of  quiet quitting” depending on your current career stage, goals, and audience.  Related Links: Check out today’s blog post here  Gallup’s latest engagement survey Level Up, our leadership accelerator HIRED, our job search accelerator See Emilie’s feature in Business Insider Got a career conund...

In today's episode, Emilie welcomes back Amy Gallo, author of the new book: Getting Along and co-host of HBR's Women at Work podcast, to discuss how women can overcome microaggressions at work and build interpersonal resilience when dealing with difficult people.  Related Links: Learn more about Amy Grab a copy of Amy’s new book: Getting Along Ep 264: The Benefits of Conflict in the Workplace, wit...

In today’s episode, Emilie invites Charise Naifeh, Founder of Happy Law Mom and host of The Happy Lawyer podcast, to chat all about the benefits of working part-time and how to create a sustainable work arrangement that works for you. Related Links: Learn more about Charise Grab a copy of Emilie’s book, Bossed Up Ep 363 How to Avoid Burnout and Create a Sustainable Work-life Balance  Ep 136: Is Jo...

In today’s episode, Emilie debates with Bossed Up’s Programs Manager, Irene Ziemba, on whether the cover letter is necessary for the modern job search. Tune in for practical tips on how to write a compelling cover letter that compliments your resume and creates real connection. Related Links: HIRED, our job search accelerator Ep 152: How to Write a Resume and Cover Letter that Lands Interviews Dow...

As women rise in the ranks in male-dominated industries, does it get easier as a woman leader?  In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Melanie Ho, author of Beyond Leaning In: Gender Equity and What Organizations are Up Against, to talk about the obstacles women continue to face as they climb higher into leadership roles at work, and the strategies to use to overcome them. Related links:  Learn more...

In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Bossed Up’s Programs Manager, Irene Ziemba, to chat all about her experience navigating work stress and the latest research on combating burnout.  Related Links: Ep 58: Work-life Balance When you’re the Boss Ep 274: How to Balance your Life to Avoid Burnout  Ep 108: Doing Well While Doing Good  Ep 342: How to Leverage the Power of Pressure for Your Growth and De...

In today’s episode, Emilie dives deep into a conversation with Janice Omadeke, Founder and CEO of The Mentor Method, to share practical strategies to leverage your mentors - even in a hybrid work environment - to accelerate your career.  Related Links: Learn more about The Mentor Method  Harvard Business Review: The Secret to Great Mentorship The Bossed Up Book by Emilie Aries Ep 03: How to Get a...

Does your resume make the AI cut? In today’s episode, Emilie shares her top do’s and don'ts to create an AI-friendly resume that will get past the Applicant Tracking System and land in front of human eyes. Related Links: Read the corresponding blog post here Download our FREE Job Search Guide Ep 152: How to Write a Resume and Cover Letter that Lands Interviews Ep 239: How to Format Your Resume for...

What role should men play in the quest for gender equality at work?  In today’s episode, Emilie speaks with David Smith, an associate professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and co-author of Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace, all about the impact true allyship has on achieving gender equity at work. Related Links: Learn more about David’s work here  Go...

Do you have a tendency to shy away from speaking up? Or maybe you’ve been silenced by a toxic workplace? In today’s episode, Emilie shares three best practices to regain your confidence and make your voice heard at work to become your own biggest champion. Related Links: Learn more at the corresponding blog post  ​​ Deborah Cihonski: The Experience of Loss of Voice in Adolescent Girls: An Existent...

In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Rachel Bailey, a parenting & human behavior consultant and host of Your Parenting Long Game podcast, about effectively regulating your emotions - both as a parent and as a leader at work.  Related Links: Learn more about Rachel’s work here  Listen to Your Parenting Long Game podcas t Ep 346: How to Advocate for a Better Work-Life Balance as a Working Parent wi...

In light of the US Supreme Court’s historic overturn of Roe v. Wade, today’s episode is all about how to talk about abortion at work - and why it’s imperative that we do.  Related Links: Ep 59: How to Cope with a Triggering News Cycle Ep 208: Creating Psychological Safety at Work Ep 118: Feminist Men Linkedin Course: Becoming a Male Ally at Work [Washington Post] Seeking an Abortion? How to Avoid...

In today’s episode, Emilie shares the fundamental differences between having a manager mindset and a leader mindset, and 3 subtle shifts to get noticed as a rising leader at work. Corresponding blog post here Research paper by Alan Benson, Danielle Li, and Kelly Shue: “Potential” and the Gender Promotion Gap An interview with scholar Herminia Ibarra on women & leadership vision Level Up, a leaders...

In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Katie Sloan, an HR professional, Evolutionary Astrologer, and host of the podcast Let's Get Real Astrology , to chat all about modern astrology and how managers can use it to learn more about their team to foster more connection, understanding, and empathy. Learn more about Katie’s work here Listen to Let’s Get Real Astrology Find out your DiSC Profile  What's y...

Are there enough women in leadership at your workplace? The gender leadership gap is alive and well in 2022. On today’s episode, Emilie shares research-backed strategies for getting more women into leadership. Related Links: See today’s blog post here McKinsey & Company x Lean In 2020 Report: Women in the Workplace Learn how Bossed Up can help your workplace Level Up, our 6-month leadership accele...

In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Tessa West, an Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University and author of Jerks at Work, a new book about how to navigate the day-to-day realities of working with toxic colleagues.  Related Links: Learn more about Tessa Grab a copy of Jerks at Work Enroll in Level Up, our leadership accelerator Ep 31: Giving Effective Feedback Ep 206: How to be the...

On today’s episode, Emilie, the CEO & Founder of Bossed Up, hops back on the mic to share why her maternity leave turned out to be nothing like she'd imagined, what you can expect from her & the podcast moving forward, and the exciting ( and overwhelming ) growth we've been experiencing as we welcomed Ana, our newest team member.  Related Links: Check out the corresponding blog post here Bossed Up...

On today’s episode, Emilie, the CEO & Founder of Bossed Up, discusses her maternity leave plans and why she feels so strongly that every expectant parent should be entitled to adequate leave. She also gets real about how she’s preparing the business for her absence and what that means for this very podcast! Related Links: Check out the corresponding blog post here Ep 346 | How to Advocate for a Be...