One Bold Move A Day

I remember being a new mom and feeling so alone. When you experience life situations, whether becoming new parents, going through illness, recovering from a surgery, you’re not always sure who to turn to and you don’t want to burden others. Sometimes you need a lot. Other times, you just need a reminder that we’re in this together. This episode shares one of my favorite, simple tips to be there fo...

When do you feel most powerful? Power can have a negative connotation, but it's how you're able to get things done. When you embrace your power, you can truly serve others and achieve results. This episode walks through three different types of power and how you can build your power in an organization. I also share a reminder about the one power you have, even if you're brand new in your career or...

There are 38 days left in this year. And I know it has been A YEAR. That said, you’ve made progress and had joyful moments. Give yourself the gift of setting one intention for the remainder of 2020. Don’t give up on this year and, most importantly, on yourself. For more tips on following through with your intentions, check out episode 85. I’d love to hear what your intention is. Drop me a line sha...

I’ve had many conversations with many women over time who share that they're not in their dream job, but it’s fine “for now.” Often, these are working mothers who are figuring out how to make everything work for their careers and their families. Though I don’t think any of these women are settling per se, I can’t help but think what our world might be like if all of these women could be in roles t...

In the times that we’re in, it can be hard not to worry about something. After all, this year has shown us that many of our biggest worries have come to fruition. Reports of anticipatory anxiety have increased, when your brain is in overdrive thinking about all of the things that could go wrong. Some types of anticipatory anxiety are okay, like when you’re preparing for a job interview or a big tr...

Onboarding is a process to acclimate your new employees to the work expectations and help integrate them into the office culture. This is already an important and challenging process for most organizations. It gets even more complicated and requires more effort when you’re doing this all remotely—and a positive remote onboarding process is still possible. Research has shown fostering a positive ex...

How do you feel when I talk about presenting to others? Whether the very thought gives you butterflies or you think you’re not good at it (yet!), or you’re wondering how to make the transition to virtual presentations, there are things you can do to prepare and grow as a presenter. This episode will provide you with my top four tips to deliver a great presentation—whether to 5 people or 500. Your...

Welcome back to Season Two of One Bold Move A Day! While we were preparing for the new season, I’ve been working on my plant mom skills. I’ve been watching an orchid that had died over the summer prepare to flower again. It’s not going exactly as I planned, though. I realized there was learning in this for us, too, and this episode provides the reminder we all need to pause and celebrate progress....

Because Mondays could use a bit extra light. I'm cheering you on as you light the path for yourself and others. **One Bold Move A Day returns for Season Two on Monday, November 16**

Here for our weekly check in! Know that even when I’m not speaking to you every day, I’m always with you cheering you on. I’ve been using this time to rest and recharge, to prepare for the important work ahead, to build exciting things for you, and I’m coming back really soon with all new topics you’ve asked about. And, of course, I’ve been reflecting a lot, because there’s a lot to think about. I...

You know the moment when you pause to think: Who am I to even talk about this? Is it even appropriate for me to talk about myself? We've made the commitment as part of the One Bold Move A Day community to use our voices and advocate for ourselves. Your One Bold Move: Proudly put yourself out there by sharing your own accomplishments. Spend 5 minutes writing out on a notecard what you'll want to sa...

Have you been thinking about how to advance your career while working remotely? Here’s a hint: You should be! You may not be able to go to a networking conference or mentoring coffee right now, but it’s still possible to make progress and grow professionally. Just because the world looks very different today, it doesn’t change all of the things you’ve worked toward in your career. It may mean you...

Today is the big day. It’s the one hundredth episode of One Bold Move A Day podcast. This episode shares reflections on what I've learned along the way and what I want to remind you of. Your One Bold Move: Be Yourself Boldly. The world needs you. I'd love to hear from you info@shannaahocking.com or connect on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking or https://www.instagram.com/shannaaho...

When’s the last time you updated your resume? It’s important to have ready, even if you’re not looking for a job. As a hiring manager, I’ve reviewed hundreds (maybe thousands) of resumes. As a mentor and career friend, I’ve offered advice to countless people who landed their dream jobs. So, whether you’re content in your current role or actively on the job search, this episode is for you. This epi...

As you advance in your career, you won’t be as involved in the day-to-day activities and it can be harder to get a true sense of how your team is feeling. This is particularly true as you begin to manage managers and you’re a bit farther removed from some people in the organization. We’ve reviewed many different strategies to get engaged feedback from your team and here’s a new one: skip level mee...

What past version of you are you still hanging on to? In this episode, I tell the story of the first big donor visit I went on and the thing I messed up. It also provides insights on how I’ve channeled that learning into positively guiding others—and how you can do this, too. Your One Bold Move: Stop living in the past version of yourself. Your journey has taught you new things and you’re just a b...

Mondays sometimes need extra motivation. You start thinking about all the things you have to do. Your lengthy to-do list may even start to affect your Sundays. I’ve been there, too. It’s time for a reframe. The language you use matters, especially with yourself. This episode provides tips on the power of saying, “I get to do this” and making choices for yourself. Your One Bold Move: What do you ge...

How do you feel about self-promotion? It’s an essential skill for you to advance your career. Once a month I’m introducing you to someone who has influenced my work and life to share their one bold move with you. This month’s One Bold Move is Meredith Fineman, founder and CEO of Fine Point and Author of Brag Better: Master the Art of Self Promotion. This episode provides tips on how bragging bette...

At some point every working mother has been asked how “she does it all.” There’s no magic solution and it’s hard. The secret: You’re not alone. I began to understand the power in helping others by sharing my own experiences. This was a big deal for me, because up until then, I had only focused on the meaning of other women’s stories. The more I spoke up, the more I realized I could simultaneously...

Are you understaffed at the office? It’s a common scenario for many organizations right now. Budgets have been reduced due to COVID and resulting economic downturn. Everyone is being asked to do more with less. This can be a stressful situation for everyone. This episode will provide four things you can do to set up your team (and you) for success. Your One Bold Move: Set up the team, and yourself...

Every day is a chance to cheer others on and share joy. Throughout a day, you interact with many people. You have a choice in how you make those seemingly trivial encounters a bit more meaningful. It can be as simple as saying “hello” and “thank you” or engaging in a brief conversation. This episode shares the importance of sharing joy with others in little ways and how research supports that your...

Growing up, I loved being on any stage. Then something happened when I got into the working world. I learned the spotlight that highlighted what I did well also became a magnet for other people’s opinions and envy. I heard the whispers behind my back and there were comments to my face. Over time, I minimized my own strengths in order to make others more comfortable. I didn’t even realize I was doi...

My name is Shanna. But I’ve been called every name in the book: Shana, Shayna, Shannon, Shanana (that’s a really good story for another day). I’ve been told my name isn’t spelled right, it doesn’t look right, and that I should really change it to make it easier for other people. Pronouncing names correctly is an important aspect of respect, collegiality, and leadership. Someone’s name is their ide...

Have you made the transition from peer to supervisor or are you hoping to get promoted within your organization? As you advance in your career, at some point you’ll likely manage people who were formerly your peers. They may have even been your friends. I lived this: In my first big management role, I went—overnight—from being the friend you had margaritas with to being the boss who did your perfo...

As much as I value having words for all difficult situations, there are some where no words feel right. In moments of tragedy, death, or dying, you cannot take away pain and suffering, but you do have the ability to make things just a bit easier or lighter. I often talk about the power you have to positively affect others and this is one of them. Perhaps you have a friend right now going through s...