Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors: Shatter Limiting Beliefs - Redefine Success - Chase Big Dreams

What if the secret to conquering self-doubt and negotiating your worth at work begins with lowering your tolerance for compromise in your most intimate relationships? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors , Erica Rooney sits down with Jingjin Liu, serial entrepreneur, investor, and global advocate. Jingjin is the founder of the Elevate Group and the co-founder of Zazu, Asia's fi...

Are you ready to stop sprinting toward the end of the year and instead lean into the magic of the in-between? In this solo episode, host Erica Rooney challenges the traditional "hustle harder" holiday advice. She encourages you to view this time as a refractory period—a natural exhale before the big inhale of 2026—and gives you radical permission to slow down and be present. Erica reveal...

What if the ultimate key to professional success and unlocking your full potential isn't external competition, but the internal wisdom gained from managing your mind and emotions? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors , host Erica Rooney sits down with Meredith Haberfield, CEO and Founder of Think Human. With a unique background blending molecular biochemistry, executive leaders...

What if the secret to building an authentic, successful career isn't a linear path, but embracing the chaos of a playground model and leveraging your most human qualities? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors , Erica Rooney sits down with Ashley Faus, Head of Lifecycle Management at Atlassian and author of the upcoming book, Human-Centered Marketing, How to Connect with Audienc...

What if the secret to conquering the mental load and preventing burnout lies in using technology to center your core values—not just to boost productivity? In this fireside chat, Erica Rooney is joined by Tara Ryan, a technology leader, certified Fair Play facilitator, and founder of Confidant AI. Tara shares her powerful journey from scaling corporate software teams and navigating infertility to...

What if the most impactful leadership strategy isn't focused on your team, but on the inner wisdom and grounding you gain from managing yourself? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors , host Erica Rooney sits down with Margaret Andrews , author of Managing Yourself to Lead Others and the educator behind Harvard's most popular leadership program. Margaret reveals that true,...

Are you sprinting toward the end of the year on fumes, feeling the pressure to achieve "perfection" when you're already doing the work of three people? In this solo episode, host Erica Rooney flips the script on the year-end hustle. She argues that finishing the year strong doesn't mean doing more , it means choosing better and slowing down on purpose to align your efforts. Thi...

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors , Erica Rooney sits down with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia and author of Be Yourself At Work . Claude leads a global organization by proving that emotional intelligence is not a "soft skill," but a core business function that drives sustainable, high-growth culture. She shares the origin story of her unique role, re...

What if the fear and self-doubt you feel in a toxic job are intentionally manufactured by the company—and you hold more power than you think? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors , Erica Rooney sits down with Dan Goodman, founder of the Dan Goodman Employment Advisory. As a corporate veteran who witnessed unfair tactics from the inside, Dan now acts as the strategic counter to HR, h...

What if your "stress" isn't one big mess, but three distinct types of challenges that require entirely different solutions? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors , host Erica Rooney sits down with Allison Graham, a leading voice on strategic resilience, and author of books like Take Back Your Weekends . Driven by her own journey through chronic pain and adversity, Alli...

What if the biggest barrier to gender equality isn't who does the dishes, but who has to remember the dishes need doing? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney sits down with Allison Daminger, a groundbreaking sociologist and author of What's On Her Mind: The Mental Workload of Family Life . Allison's viral research shines a light on the mental load—t...

Finish the Year Aligned, Not Exhausted: How to Audit Your Energy and Reclaim Your Focus What if finishing the year strong didn’t mean doing more —but doing what actually matters? In this solo episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors , host Erica Rooney flips the script on “year-end hustle.” Instead of sprinting toward burnout, she challenges listeners to pause, take stock, and finish the year i...

What if the biggest barrier to living your dream life isn't your career, but the financial confidence and literacy you still need to claim? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney sits down with Steph Wagner , National Director of Women and Wealth at Northern Trust, former private equity professional, and divorce financial strategist. Steph's personal story...

What if the secret to a happy life isn't about productivity, but about confronting your own mortality? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Karen Salmansohn, a bestselling author, wellness expert, and the founder of NotSalmon.com. With a blend of psychology, humor, and a no-BS approach, Karen empowers women to live their happiest, most successful li...

What if the hustle culture you've been taught to admire is actually a trap, and the constant demand for more is keeping you from true peace and happiness? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney sits down with Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist, mental health advocate, and author of Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World that Always De...

What if the relentless pursuit of "more" is actually what's holding you back from true fulfillment and sustainable success? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Barbara Burgess, a leader, author, and coach who is challenging the pervasive culture of "not enough." In her book, Enough: Finding Peace in a World of Distractions, Hust...

What if AI isn't just a tool for productivity, but your secret weapon for building unshakeable confidence in the moments that matter most? In this solo episode, host Erica Rooney shares her AI-powered playbook for ambitious women. She challenges the myth that confidence is a trait you're born with and reveals a powerful truth: confidence is a skill, and like any skill, it can be built an...

What if the relentless pursuit of success, the very ambition you've been praised for, is leading you toward a breakdown rather than a breakthrough? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney sits down with Charlène Gisèle, a high-performance coach and former big law litigator. Having intimately experienced the pressures of a high-stakes career, Charlène now helps h...

What if the path to historic leadership isn't about fitting in, but about being so rooted in who you are that you become a force for change? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney sits down with her friend, Heather Gray, the newly appointed VP and GM of Capitol Broadcasting Company's WRAL-TV and Fox 50. In a historic move, Heather is the first woman and th...

What if the most critical skills for navigating the age of artificial intelligence aren't technical, but deeply human? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Dr. Felicia Newhouse, a visionary leader and the host and founder of the AI Powered Women Conference. With her work at Business to Human, Dr. Newhouse is a passionate advocate for a human-centere...

What if the moments that make you want to shrink or disappear are actually your greatest opportunities for growth? In this solo episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney gets real about the power of triggers. She reveals a truth that can transform your career: the discomfort, the hot face, and the gut punch you feel when challenged is not just an emotion—it's valuable dat...

What if fear isn't just something to conquer, but a natural human experience that can be understood, managed, and even used to propel you forward? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Dr. Mary Poffenroth, a groundbreaking scientist, fear and courage researcher, and author of the must-read book, Brave New You: Strategies, Tools, and Neuro Hacks to Li...

What if true leadership isn't just about hitting targets, but about aligning your deepest self with your highest impact? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Dr. Benah Parker , an acclaimed executive performance coach, strategic advisor, and social psychologist. As the founder of Level 42 Consulting, Dr. Parker helps elite leaders and high performer...

What if the path to leadership in tech isn't just about technical skill, but about breaking down systemic barriers and fostering true inclusion? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Anna Radulovski, CEO and founder of Coding Girls and co-founder of Global Innovation Catalyst. Anna is a dynamic force dedicated to empowering women and diverse leaders...

What if the secret to navigating life's uncertainties isn't about finding quick answers, but about embracing the questions themselves? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Elizabeth Weingarten, author of How to Fall in Love With Questions . Elizabeth's unique career path, spanning journalism, public policy, behavioral science, and tech, is...