ForthRight Women

Have you ever come across people in management who - let’s be honest - should never manage people? Many of us can say, YES! The truth is, not everyone is cut out to be a manager - and that’s okay. So often, people find themselves on a career path that leads directly to a management position, when they are perfectly happy in their current role as a doer. Join us as we discuss how to carve out your...

On this episode, we welcome Mike Brown, Founder and CEO of Rebel Mettle Brewery, one of our favorite Cincinnati spots. We talk a lot about how crucial the 3 brand questions are: Who am I? How am I different? Why would you want me? Getting this right from the beginning is important to allow your community to know who you are. Mike talks about how their success is as much about creating community wi...

People decisions are hard to make for many managers and leaders. Other than obvious egregious misconduct, making the choice to fire an employee can be difficult. So often, team members are kept on - especially if they are a high performer - when they should really be let go. Instead of keeping someone on the payroll who could be harming your team, listen in and learn how to clearly identify when i...

So you’ve found yourself on the path or have landed a new role as a manager vs. the doer. Congratulations! Now what? How do you transition from one role to another without abandoning your responsibilities? How can you manage the transition without micromanaging? How do you define your new role? How do you get it all done successfully? We give you the tools you need to move into your new role while...

“How can I bring more of myself to work?” We get this question a lot. In fact, it can sometimes feel like we have two personalities: one at work, and one in our personal lives. But really, the goal isn’t to fuse these, like many people think. Instead, it’s about how to find a space for yourself within the culture - letting yourself shine while still respecting the company’s culture and staying tru...

For those who dream of being their own boss one day, YES, it is rewarding and exciting and worth it. BUT - spoiler alert - you are on the hook for EVERYTHING! If you’re thinking of going out on your own or have recently, we discuss the top 4 misnomers to give a realistic inside look at being your own boss. If you’re interested in becoming a ForthRight Woman, reach out to us at: ForthRight-Women.co...

Our world is inundated with highly popular short-form content like podcasts, blogs, videos, and social media. You may wonder if there’s a role for books anymore. The answer is YES! We welcome the author and creator of the Market Your Genius brand, Nikki Nash, to discuss why writing a book is still important and how to use it to your advantage - especially in establishing credibility for your POV a...

As a leader, your image and reputation are paramount to command the respect you need to influence. Personal brand characteristics have the potential to lead to behaviors and actions that can undermine and sabotage your brand. Although this applies equally to males and females, there are certain characteristics that show up more consistently in females that can lead to significant challenges. Join...

On this show, we talk a lot about your personal brand. And as part of the work we do on the personal brand side and through our coaching, we talk A LOT about what it means to show up, build a presence, and make yourself memorable. This can be in person, on screen, or on video. We sometimes tend to focus too much on what other people think and forget to be our authentic, confident selves. In this e...

Now more than ever, it seems there are lots of folks reexamining their priorities and assessing what makes them happy, productive, and fulfilled. In this episode, we talk about the necessary steps to making a successful career pivot into becoming a freelancer and starting your own gig. We do it with special guest Allie Martin, Video Producer and Host, who is in the middle of her very own pivot rig...

Saying NO effectively and being okay with it is not an easy thing to do. But if you never learn to say no, you will eventually find yourself serving others at the sacrifice of serving yourself. That’s not a good place for you or the people on the receiving end of your “help” to be. In this episode, we help you break the bad habit of always saying yes and build the necessary skills to effectively s...

The role of vulnerability in the workplace is a tricky discussion for most of us. As soon as this word comes up, people visibly tense and become uncomfortable. Yet, we know vulnerability definitely has a role in the workplace since we are humans and not robots! Its role is directly tied to each person’s personal brand, the brand of the organization, and how the people in the organization interact...

Tough conversations are just that – tough – and as a result, human nature is to avoid them whenever possible. However, this approach does no service to the person who needs the feedback, your team, or the broader organization as a whole. In this episode, we talk how to successfully manage – and perhaps more importantly, have – tough conversations. Part of which is to do so in a timely manner, but...

Our ultimate goal in doing this episode is to shine a light on the realities of being a woman in business, so women can approach their careers and lives with their eyes wide open. Many of these realities are highly controversial, so they are rarely talked about - especially within the walls of a company. Which means sometimes we don’t know we are losing the game until it is too late. And yes, it i...

“Leading from afar” has become a hot topic due to remote working environments. But even before our recent situation mandated it, we have found the very best type of leaders have the ability to do so from afar. This means giving their teams space and autonomy to do things their own way. And the benefit? They end up with higher performers and better results than those who micromanage. We call this V...

A partnership can be a beautiful thing when it works. But getting to the right partnership is definitely a journey. In this episode, we talk about what makes a successful partnership work (or not) through the lens of our personal experience in building ForthRight People. You asked for our story and here we deliver! We also share the top 4 steps to an effective partnership, so you can start your ve...

By now you have listened to our Part 1 on Becoming a Freelancer (and if you haven’t, go to Part 1 now). Now that you have all of the tools in place to run a business, it is time to start pitching. In this episode, we focus on the operational and promotional aspects of starting your own business. This includes everything from the creation of your branded materials, where your materials will be prom...

Have an entrepreneurial vision? Whether you are ready to pivot from a corporate life to hang out your own shingle or maybe just looking to get into a side hustle, we are going to give the first 7 steps for getting started. There are also a lot of companies who will charge you good money to do really simple things, which you may be inclined to do because you just don’t know. But we want you to spen...

Personal branding in business has always been important, but now it’s arguably more important than ever as we live out our lives and attempt to stand out on screens. In this episode, we discuss 4 reasons now is the time to work on your personal brand. We also talk through challenges of doing so across all aspects of life in an authentic way while discussing real-world examples for context. We end...

Find yourself dreaming about doing your own thing? Being an entrepreneur takes courage and determination, but also a plan. And how do you know when it is time to pull the trigger? In this episode, we discuss 4 signs you are ready to take the leap to become an entrepreneur. We also address some of the things we have learned on our journeys - or things we wish someone had shared with us. We end with...

You need to clear the path towards your vision. That means taking action to remove the barriers that are holding you back. In this revamped focus on “Holding Yourself Accountable,” hear how to identify opportunities for growth, realize the way you react is in your control, April’s journey with anxiety attacks, how to take action on what’s making you suffer, and what she thinks her kids’ profession...

Now that we’re wrapping up our 8-week curriculum on redefining the art of being an executive mom, what have we learned? Let’s dive into the takeaways so you can continue your progress. Hear why the sequoia tree is such a strong analogy, how to continue being a role model while putting less pressure on yourself, choose yourself more often, schedule time for yourself, and whether Anne prefers to do...

Prioritizing yourself is one of the most important things you can do. But it’s much easier said than done, and there’s a ton of emotion tied to it. Hear the benefits once you get over the hump, how your presence impacts everybody else around you, why people can tell when you’re not happy, why you deserve to refuel and take care of yourself, and Anne’s favorite reward after a rough week. If you’re...

Vigilant leadership plays a large role in building greater capability. You need to get out of the way of yourself and others, no matter if you’re technically in a leadership position or not. Hear how to put yourself in the right situation, release any mental energy that’s holding you back, create time for your personal growth, share your thoughts and emotions with others, and the thing April wishe...

Holding yourself accountable is one of the hardest things to allow yourself to do. There are many places we get stuck, especially when we spend so much time focused on others. Hear why we get lost, how April learned to hold herself accountable, how Anne and April met, how to prioritize yourself, and what 3 people April would have a dream dinner with. If you’re interested in becoming a ForthRight W...