Fearless Female Leadership Podcast with Sheryl Kline, M.A. CHPC

https://www.sherylkline.com/blog/competency-architecture-for-high-performing-teams-to-avoid-burnout-and-attrition I am honored to share this conversation with you that I had with Chrissy Medeck , Senior Vice President at B.O.K Financial, about combating workplace burnout and attrition through competency architecture. Chrissy shares her leadership journey and introduces competency architecture as a...

http://www.sherylkline.com/blog When my daughter was a teenager, it seemed like every conversation ended in an argument. I could not say anything right! It was so frustrating for both of us. Have you ever had an important conversation, either with family or with a colleague, and it just goes horribly wrong? I have recently read Charles Duhigg's book, ‘Super Communicators’, and there are a few...

https://www.sherylkline.com/cohort Join the Fearless Female Leadership Q4-2024 Cohort The purpose is to do some of the heavy-lifting to support emerging female leaders with world-class confidence and FBI-level influence to gain buy-in, so they feel equipped to be as productive, profitable, and happy as possible going into the end of the year and into 2025. Cohort participants will: Feel supported...

https://www.sherylkline.com/blog/ai-unbiased-fearless-leadership-planning-for-2025-with-a-strategic-mindset-with-jo-tyrer In this insightful episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Jo Tyrer , Chief Revenue Officer at Kontent, to explore the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in business planning.  Jo shares her journey to leadership, emphasizing the importance of resilience and a grow...

https://www.sherylkline.com/blog/ I recently had the absolute pleasure of talking to Melissa Aarskaug , Vice President of Bulletproof, about the unique challenges faced by female leaders in male-dominated industries like technology and engineering.  We explore the importance of resilience, supportive relationships, and effective strategies for career navigation. Melissa shares her own experiences,...

https://www.sherylkline.com/blog/the-importance-of-women-in-our-evolving-workplace-interview-with-katy-conway I am so excited to share this Fearless Female Leadership Interview with Katy Conway , Chief of People Officer at RGP.  It was such an engaging and compelling conversation.  Katy shares her inspiring journey to becoming a Chief People Officer, emphasizing the pivotal role of female leaders...

https://www.sherylkline.com/blog/from-holding-back-to-flying-high In this insightful Fearless Female Leader interview, I had the pleasure of speaking to Rachel Madorsky , a thought leader, clinical therapist, and coach, about her transformative journey and teachings.  Rachel shares her experiences of overcoming personal and professional obstacles, emphasizing the importance of self-love and small,...

http://www.sherylkline.com/blog I had the pleasure of speaking with Lara Barnes , a seasoned Customer Success executive with a distinguished career at Microsoft, Facebook, Oracle and Sitecore. Lara shares her journey of building impactful Customer Success teams, emphasizing the importance of understanding the entire customer journey and key metrics for retention and growth in the SaaS industry. We...

https://www.sherylkline.com/blog You can be successful, and still feel like there is more. More for you to give and contribute, more impact to be made, and more joy to feel from your work. Is it possible that it may be time to pivot? There are many ways to successfully pivot, whether internally within your company or your current career, or an external pivot toward something entirely different. Th...

https://www.sherylkline.com/blog/retaining-top-female-talent-interview-with-kristin-crossman In this episode, I am SO excited to speak with Kristin Crossman , a seasoned expert in human capital management. Kristin shares her journey, inspired by her father’s career at IBM, and her experiences at K2, a company with a significant female workforce. We discuss the importance of retaining top female ta...

https://www.sherylkline.com/blog/making-your-second-act-your-main-event-interview-with-martha-delehanty In this Fearless Female Leadership Interview, I am honored to have a profound and fun conversation with Martha Delehanty , Chief People Officer at Commvault. Join us and soak in the wisdom that she generously shares! Martha’s journey is nothing short of inspiring, her insights are invaluable for...

https://www.sherylkline.com/blog/why-everyone-should-care-about-equality-and-what-we-can-do-now In this insightful episode, I welcome Kristen Anderson , CEO of European Women on Boards , to discuss the critical importance of gender equality and inclusion in leadership roles.  Kristen, an American living in Italy with a global career spanning multiple countries, shares her journey from a math and c...

http://www.sherylkline.com/blog I hope this message finds you excited to join me at this Thursday's webinar! I wanted to share a quick but impactful video with you. It’s all about how female leaders can thrive during disruptive times, and it offers some practical tips you can start using today . [Transform Fear into Your Ally] http://www.sherylkline.com/blog/transform-fear-into-your-ally In t...

https://www.sherylkline.com/blog/mastering-cybersecurity-and-leadership-insights-from-christine-bartlett In this fascinating Fearless Female Leader Interview, I had the honor of sitting down with Christine Bartlett , CMO of SonicWall , in an important discussion on the intersection of personal online protection and cybersecurity.  Christine shares her formative experiences, from altruistic childho...

http://www.sherylkline.com/blog Change can be daunting, but it also offers tremendous opportunities for leaders and emerging leaders to rise, grow, and to become more visible. In this podcast, I share strategies to help female leaders transform fear into a powerful ally and navigate times of change with confidence and optimism. In the podcast I address: Fear and Insecurity: Understand how to manag...

http://www.sherylkline.com/blog If you or your team are experiencing change or disruption in your organization, here are a couple strategies to help with motivation, productivity, and sanity. In this 3:00-minute video, I give you actionable steps you can take and start using right now to help you or your team in the ever-evolving landscape of organizational change. What often disables us or our te...

http://www.sherylkline.com/blog I had the great fortune of speaking with Lindsay Jensen , Senior Director of Strategy and Growth at Impartner, on How to Build Authentic Trust and Boost Your Bottom Line. In this insightful conversation, Lindsay shares her personal journey and professional insights on building authentic relationships in the technology industry. Overcoming early life challenges, Lind...

http://www.sherylkline.com/blog In this Fearless Female Leader Interview, I dive into inspiration, influence and self-worth with Autum Grimm , Chief Revenue Officer at PartnerTap. Autum shares her personal inspiration drawn from influential women in her life, emphasizing the power of representation and self-worth. She advocates for emotional intelligence and mental resilience through practices lik...

http://www.sherylkline.com/blog I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Emily Barnes, Chief Digital Learning Officer, Lindenwood University, who discussed  the critical issue of bias in artificial intelligence, particularly in academia, research, and tech.  Dr. Barnes shared her motivation for specializing in this field and explains the significance of mitigating AI bias to pre...

http://www.sherylkline.com/blog I had the honor of speaking with Cathie Hall, Chief Customer Officer at IFS. We dove into her philosophy on leading with humility... including how recognizing strengths, and collaborating with others is crucial for success in leadership, especially for women in the tech industry. Cathie also emphasized how important it is to prioritize personal balance and challenge...

http://www.sherylkline.com/blog Sometimes we get that uncomfortable feeling, like it’s time to shift, make a pivot or uplevel, and we often ask ourselves, ‘What's next for me?’ It’s a bold question, often not an easy one, isn’t it?! Do you ever get that feeling that you are being called to do more, or do something different? I’ve had the honor of working with some of the most prolific and inf...

http://www.sherylkline.com/blog It was such a joy to speak with Jessica Bacher , Chief People Officer at Prolink, who shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity in her teens and first-generation college graduate. With the support of her parents, especially her mother's advocacy, Jessica navigated unfamiliar territory to pursue higher education. She reflects on her non-linear career p...

http://www.sherylkline.com/blog In the last 5 years, my husband Scott and I have almost moved on several occasions, but then decided not to at the last minute. This time was different. I could feel in my bones that it was time to take action and not look back. Our house is now going on the market this month, and I’ve been feeling a lot of emotions following the task of writing a love letter to my...

http://www.sherylkline.com/blog/creating-high-performing-cultures I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Mindi Cox, Chief Marketing and People Officer at OC Tanner, who shares her insights on fostering a high-performing culture within organizations.  We discussed the importance of prioritizing employee well-being, especially during economic uncertainty.  Mindi emphasizes the need for leaders...

http://www.sherylkline.com/blog/maste... Growing up, I used to go with my dad to drop off and pick up the clothes at the neighborhood laundromat. Whenever he lost his ticket to claim his clothes, the laundromat owner would say: ‘No ticket, no wash.’ And she was not kidding! When it comes to building visibility, impact, and the support from your leadership, if you don’t ask, you’re likely not going...