Brave Women at Work

Here's the bad news: we all get stuck at some point in our lives. It's part of the human condition. My guest today, Shira Miller, certified coach, and communications executive, knows the signs of being chronically stuck. Shira has many examples from her own life where she was stuck but found a back to break free and regain her health, financial security, love, and happiness. And here’s the good ne...

I have been seeing articles about the quiet quit all over lately. Many friends and colleagues have also asked for my thoughts on this topic, so I decided to record a show on it. In this solo show, I talk about: 1. What the quiet quit is and is not 2. What’s driving the quiet quit? 3. How is the quiet quit related to the Great Resignation? 4. My thoughts on it 5. My hopes for the future of work. As...

TRIGGER WARNING My guest and I have a powerful conversation which includes domestic violence and suicide. Please listen with care.  Have you ever met someone that you were in awe of? That’s my guest and me today, Susie Carder. I don’t want to spoil it, but Susie has faced quite a few odds to get to where she is today. Let me give you a few of her past challenges: 1. Being a single mom 2. Runn...

It’s almost fall! My favorite time of year. I’ve been working with Charlotte, my 5th grader, on her fall wardrobe. I don’t remember being as concerned about what I was wearing to school when I was in 5th grade, but I have a budding fashionista. We’ve recently discovered Plato’s Closet and thrifting at Goodwill for the latest “cool” trends. Charlotte is already building her pre-teen brand and doesn...

Today, we talked about a hot-button topic on LinkedIn and in all work environments. DEI or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. You may be very familiar with this subject, but I didn’t feel like I was. So, I asked Martine Kalaw, an expert in this area, to join me. During my conversation with Martine, we discussed: 1. What DEI is and why it’s important for individuals and companies 2. Reverse resentme...

Did you know that men and women negotiate differently? For example, if you want and deserve a raise and go to your boss and strongly ask for it, it may not be received well. Why? Because it may be seen as you come off as too strong or adversarial. Unfortunately, this is not the same for men. Mind blown! My guest today, Kathryn Valentine, of Worthmore Negotiations, teaches women how they can negoti...

You may or may not believe this, but I was really shy as a kid. A true wallflower. It was so painful. I was the kid that didn’t know why I felt so out of place. After meeting Claire O'Hanlon, writer, entrepreneur, coach, and speaker, I felt like I met a kindred spirit. Claire is a wealth of knowledge on what it means to be shy or introverted. She explained to me that you can be a shy or introverte...

Happy Brave Women at Work Thursday! Do you have a fixed or growth mindset? After reading more about this, I knew that I had to share it on Brave Women at Work. Cultivating a growth mindset as often as possible can have a significant impact on our success at work. So, let’s dive in! In this solo show, I discussed: 1. What is the difference between a fixed and growth mindset? 2. How do we know when...

If you’ve been listening to Brave Women at Work for a while, you know that I love the Enneagram. If you’re new to the show, welcome to my obsession. The Enneagram is an ancient personality typing system, and it helps us better understand ourselves and others in the world. My guest today, Erin Baute, is an expert on the Enneagram and is even writing her PhD thesis on the topic. During my conversati...

You all know that I love a good negotiation. I believe knowing how to ask for what you want is so critical. Today’s guest, Penny Rosema, is an expert in negotiation, so I’m excited for you to listen to our conversation. During my discussion with Penny, we covered: 1. The components of a successful negotiation (and a not so successful one) 2. Why preparation is so important 3. The power of being qu...

Let's face it. Being a first-time manager is hard. It can be confusing, scary, and even lonely because we're often thrown into the role with no formal training or guidance. I wanted to share 5 tips for new managers as a blueprint for the first 90, 120, 180 days. I also share several book resources, so make sure to listen in to that as well. During today's show, I cover a few of the following tips:...

Are you stressed? Annually companies in the U.S. spend over $300 billion on employee health care and missed days at work due to high levels of stress.  In addition, around 75%–90% of healthcare visits in the United States are connected to stress-related issues in some manner. We all need to learn how to manage our stress better (myself included).  My guest today, Sarah Marie Liddle, is a...

Welcome to the second part of my conversation with Kristin Harrison!  If you haven’t listened to episode #79 (the prior episode on Moving Through a Man’s World), this show will make even more sense if you go back and listen to it.  If you want to jump in here, you will still get something out of our conversation.  During this second part of my conversation with Kristin, we discussed...

My girl, Kristin Harrison, is back on Brave Women at Work!  This time, we’re talking about each of our experiences moving through a man’s world and what that has felt like to us. We had so much to say in fact that this conversation had to be split up into 2 episodes.  During this first conversation with Kristin, we discussed: This conversation with fiery on both sides, so if you are list...

I am excited for my guest today, Liz Kislik! Liz was an executive coach and consultant before it was even an industry. She brings over 30 years of experience in developing high-performing leaders and organizations to our conversation, so I'm very happy that she took some time out to be a guest on the show!  During my conversation with Liz, we discussed:  - How you and other employees can...

Have you ever felt stuck or powerless in a situation? Have you started believing your inner critic's monologue about how you're not good enough, smart enough, accomplished enough, blah, blah, blah?  If so, you need to listen to my conversation with Lia Garvin, author, speaker, and coach. Lia and I had an awesome conversation about her book, Unstuck: Reframe Your Thinking to Free Yourself from...

Today, I talk about a concept that I'm still learning. It’s the phrase “I love me more”. I bristle with the idea of putting myself and my own self-love before anything else.  What about you? It’s for this very reason that I knew that I needed to talk with my guest, Jenna Banks.  During my conversation with Jenna, we discuss:  - Disempowering social norms and stories that hold women...

Do you have a favorite quote, movie, or book that motivates you or inspires your work? My guest today, Carla Taylor, has a quote near and dear to her heart from Marianne Williamson. A famous snippet of the quote is, "Our deepest fear is not that we feel inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." Carla is a serial entrepreneur, creator, trainer, speaker, and mentor. Her c...

Today, my guest is Sharla Frost, an accomplished trial attorney, entrepreneur, and author. I not only talk about having a seat at the table at work but how you can have power at the table. In our conversation, we discuss: 1. The difference between having a seat and power at the table 2. How you can cultivate power at the table, no matter what your level in your organization 3. The attitudes and be...

Do you have a problem saying NO?  Do you take on unnecessary projects at work because you believe extra work is going to reward you? Are you afraid of saying no because you want to please others or don’t want to disappoint them?  Been there, done that, and have the t-shirt. My guest, Laurie Weingart, explained what prompted her and some of her colleagues to write the book The No Club: Pu...

Laurie Wessels and I met each other via another one of my guests, Natalie Benamou. Laurie has been a coach, trainer, and speaker for many years. I love that her purpose is to put a smile on corporate America. You can also tell during our conversation that Laurie truly enjoys helping leaders grow. Listen in to benefit from Laurie’s passion and experience! We hone in on the steps you need to take to...

I’m excited about today’s guest. Tracy Edmonds and I met on LinkedIn after yes, she wrote an amazing post about burnout and her pivot to business ownership.    Tracy has an amazing story and creates powerful content to empower women. I truly enjoyed our conversation and I’m confident you will too.    During my conversation with Tracy, we discussed:    Resources: Brave...

It's Brave Women at Work Thursday!    Do you remember the childhood story, The Tortoise and the Hare? I'm reflecting on it this week after receiving some feedback during one my recent performance reviews. The feedback I received was to have patience and essentially slow down and temper my expectations.   During this solo episode, I talked about:     Apple Podcast: https://...

During today's podcast, I’m talking with Tosca DiMatteo, a coach and corporate changemaker who wrote her own manifesto called the Corporate Culture Revolution. I think it’s fair to say that we’re all in some sort of corporate revolution regarding how, when, and where we work. I love Tosca's perspective on what's happening today and what we need to do to find more joy and ease in our workplaces. Du...

Well, I have to tell you that this may be the most special interview I’ve done in my almost 70 shows here at Brave Women at Work. My guest, Kate Wills, shared a beautiful post on LinkedIn in December 2021. Her post was about the pull between being ambitious and wanting to contribute to work and the world with her fight against stage 4 breast cancer. I truly enjoyed our conversation and the lessons...