Build Your Brave Career for Women in Tech

Stressed out. Overworked. Underpaid. Passed over (again… and again… and again). That’s just how it is as a woman in and around the tech industry, right? Nope. Not around here. Around here we build the skill of bravery so that we can stress less, work less, and then earn more.  Because this is the Build Your Brave Career podcast.  This podcast is just for you, an experienced woman in the tech indus...

"There are two ways that specific feedback matters to your career. First, where you need to grow your skills for career growth. Second, insight into the person giving you feedback.” - Nicole Trick Steinbach  Let’s delve into the crucial role of specific feedback in skill development and career growth. With statistics, my personal experience, and testimonials from my clients, I reveal the profound...

"Before I decide that I'm the problem, I'm going to make sure I'm not surrounded by broken situations." - Nicole Trick Steinbach  One powerful quote can help you quickly clear up a stressful, unrewarding career situations: “Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes.” ― William Gibson I share personal and...

"Always have your sense of intrinsic worth separated from whatever is happening to you so that even in a storm, you can be a steady ship."  M Pavia, Product Marketing Expert, shares her experience of reclaiming her career self-confidence to embrace her intrinsic worth during a difficult career phase, which took place during a difficult, bizarre phase of the job market.  First M shares her biggest...

Do you know who the most powerful person is in your stress cycle? It is you. You are the most important, most powerful person. - Nicole Trick Steinbach  Radical responsibility is a concept about moving from blame and criticism, towards actual responsibility for the results that you are not just experiencing, but you're also co-creating. It's about making that shift from being the victim. It is abo...

"If I were to think of one thing that has changed the trajectory of my life, but also my career, it would be that it would be taking responsibility for the results in my life,” - Christine Kern Christine Kern discusses the importance of carving out your career path with intention, courage, and a deep life perspective. She shares the intimate details of her journey, from running high-powered teams...

So you just found out you're underpaid. What do you do now? This episode is going to answer that question. - Nicole Trick Steinbach  Being underpaid is an all too common dilemma for many professional women, especially women in tech. This episode will show you how to address being underpaid and how to fix it. I outline an eight-step process, crafted from my own experience as well as those of my cli...

"I am really proud of myself for everything that I've done. And looking back, seeing that and what it's done just reminds me that I can continue to do more." — Jennie Block, Sustainable Product Development Manager expert and digital nomad.  Jennie works with small and medium-sized companies to understand and reduce their impact on our environment. Jennie is also my client. We delve into the strate...

“How do I actually use the build your brave framework? In this episode, I answer the most common question I receive, and also share a concrete, recent example from my own career.”  - Nicole Trick Steinbach Listen for a specific example of how to utilize the Build  Your Brave framework to stress less, work less, and earn more. I share a specific example of how I continue to use the framework in my...

“I've read somewhere that a small dream is a crime. I think you’ve got to push yourself constantly forward. Even when things are fine. Then that means there can be a problem: you are getting too comfortable, and you don't want to be there. You got to change it.” - Sita Lakshmi Our guest, Sita Lakshmi Sangameswaran , is a developer relations expert. In this episode, she shares her wisdom on embraci...

"Until you can acknowledge and then begin to deconstruct your internalized misogyny, you are not only holding back your own career, you're holding back...all of the other people." - Nicole Trick Steinbach We dive into the crucial topic of internalized misogyny and its impact on women's perception of leadership, particularly in the tech industry. Through a thought-provoking conversation, I challeng...

"You can stay solid in this in your personal brand, who you say you are, not who this company says you are or what they're saying about you in your performance evaluations. You are more than that. And I would shout that from the rooftops: we are more than our jobs." - Yo Canny  Your personal brand can make or break your career growth. Yet, too many women in tech and corporate careers don’t kow how...

"It is brave to set a clear goal. It is also brave to set that clear goal and know when it's time to leave that goal behind and quit." -Nicole Trick Steinbach This week we discuss the importance of knowing when to shift or quit a goal, especially when it comes to our careers. I first share what a SMART goal, why they are important, and then I encourage you to consider the "unless statement" so tha...

“Authenticity is a privilege. Looking back, younger Sarah did not have the right or the choice to be her most authentic self, not if she wanted to get ahead. It's like you have to play by somebody else's rules to get to a place where then you're in a position to make the rules.” - Sarah Charles Sarah Charles is our guest this week and together we explore the intertwining journey of authenticity an...

“We need to talk about this major misunderstanding that the standard for human performance is the same as functional performance. It is not.” - Nicole Trick Steinbach This week I address the misconception that many high-achieving individuals hold themselves to a standard of perfection based on a major misunderstanding of career growth: that functional standards are the same as human and growth sta...

"This episode is specifically designed around answering the question, how did I know it was time to get my career coaching? Hear successful women share their unique answers." - Nicole Trick Steinbach Women must recognize the symptoms that indicate the need for professional development and investment in their career growth goals, so this episode answers the question "How did I know it was time for...

Do I need a career coach? What the hell is a career coach? Is my career going in the right direction? Should I be asking for more money? Am I doing too much? Am I not doing enough? It's a cycle of panic." — Nicole Vafadari  In this episode of the Celebrate Brave Podcast, I am sharing a conversation from a related podcast, This Could Have Been An Email to dive deep into the world of career coaching...

"The Yes-No Spiral can be a chaotic, painful, out of control, overlapping, up, down, all wacky spiral. That's what we want to say no to. Or it can be a life-affirming, curiosity-driven, uneven spiral of growth and change. I recommend the latter" - Nicole Trick Steinbach Many of us have experienced the process of identifying our "no's" and "yeses" only to discover a significant gap between the two....

"Managing a business, working full-time, and caregiving were challenging, but the power of 'yes' gave me the motivation to keep pushing." - Rochelle Marie In this episode of the Celebrate Brave Podcast, Rochelle Marie shares her inspiring journey of saying yes to life and embracing new experiences. From completing 50 activities before turning 50, to starting her own business and overcoming signifi...

 "Start with what you don't want. And what do we want to cut out first? And then another aspect is what is it that just turns you on and lights you up? Your words that you mentioned a little bit ago, what is that for you?" — Linda Yates  I welcome Linda Yates who shares her personal story and vulnerable insights on the power of saying "yes" to yourself and embracing new possibilities. Key Takeaway...

"The power of yes is expansive when you say yes to the things that are meaningful to you. The power of yes is constrictive when you say yes to the things that are grounded in servitude." -Amanda Irtz Welcome to Yes-ember! Our first guest is Amanda Irtz, a former middle school school leader and now parenting coach. Amanda Irtz shares her life-altering journey from being a “yes woman” for everyone e...

“Identifying your yes. Claiming and saying your yes. Ensuring your yes is expansive towards your goals, your dreams, and who you want to become. That is brave AF." - Nicole Trick Steinbach  Welcome to Yes-ember with the Celebrate Brave Podcast! This month, we're diving deep into the magic of yes and crafting an authentic, expansive career and life. In this episode of the Celebrate Brave Podcast, I...

"That inability to say no is also an indication of a nervous system state where our body doesn't feel safe to say no."— Louise Lewis  Welcome to No-vember! Our second guest is Louise Lewis, a former tax lawyer and certified coach.  In this episode of the Celebrate Brave Podcast, guest Louise Lewis candidly discusses her journey of self-discovery, navigating burnout, confronting family dynamics, an...

“ So when you say yes to others, you're saying no to you and just that is the realization.. ” - Suzanne Culberg  Welcome to No-vember! Our first guest is Suzanne Culberg, the Nope Coach.  Suzanne shares her personal journey to becoming the Nope Coach. Drawing from her own experiences, Suzanne delves into the power of setting boundaries and taking responsibility for our own work.  Through thought-p...

“If right now you're feeling frustrated, you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, perhaps angry, you feel resentment because you are thinking about work all the time, or you're working way beyond what you agreed. This exercise will help.'" — Nicole Trick Steinbach Welcome to No-vember with the Celebrate Brave Podcast! This month, we're diving deep into the power of saying no and setting boundaries to...