Shedding the Corporate Bitch

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Do you recall the anticipation of getting test results in school, waiting to see what questions you got right and which ones you got wrong? This same hunger for feedback extends into the workplace, where employees at every level of an organization also want insights on their performance. In this episode, I’m diving deeper into the role of performan...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Past generations have conditioned women to play a role, to listen and follow someone else’s rules. Meanwhile, our current culture tells us that women can do it all. These competing ideals have created a unique challenge for women in leadership, as they strive to find their authentic voice and break free of the pressure of societal expectations. In...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Unlock the secrets to a seamless work-life blend as we navigate the nuances of professional and personal freedom in our latest podcast episode. Gone are the days of the elusive work-life balance—instead, we're bringing you actual strategies that fuse your passions with your career, fostering a thriving environment where flexibility and trust a...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Have you ever grappled with the voice in your head that whispers, “Am I good enough? Am I doing enough?”  In this episode with executive coach Jenn Adamson, we discuss the doubts commonly experienced by women in leadership, as well as how they can conquer the internal barriers that hinder their success. Jenn and I address complex issues like impost...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Performance Reviews Don't Have to Suck! E1.16 Episode 370 Performance reviews are a dreaded, daunting task for most leaders, yet they hold immense potential for growth and collaboration. They offer both givers and receivers a chance to learn from the past by addressing areas for improvement, while also taking control of their career by looking...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Leadership doesn’t require a fancy title within an organization. According to my guest, Janice Fraser, true leaders are the people that help those around them solve problems and achieve their goals. Unlock the secrets to soaring higher and swifter in your leadership journey Janet unveils the four transformative leadership motions in our latest empo...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Are you ready to break the door down in 2024 and reach your career goals and aspirations? I'm sharing 6 must-haves you need in your career plan and growth strategy if you want to gain the visibility, reputation, brand image, and recognition you want. Of course, it is a new year, so we will talk about the need for goals, but you'll also le...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Communication is a key leadership skill, but it means nothing if your message doesn’t align with organizational goals. In this episode, leadership expert and executive coach Tissa Richards helps us dive into the power of strategic communication and an outcome-focused approach in leadership. This means establishing clear goals, effectively communica...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Gratitude is a quiet but powerful tool that leaders often overlook. In fact, research shows that workplace gratitude reduces stress, increases happiness, and fosters a more compassionate and collaborative work environment. This episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch covers all the amazing benefits of embedding gratitude into workplace culture, inc...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! All work and no play does not make for happy employees or a successful organization. This research-backed truth is the foundation for today’s episode with Tamzin Hall, a psychology-driven leadership coach and mentor. She’s thrown out the old-school playbook to redefine workplace culture, helping leaders incorporate fun into the workplace. In this e...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! You may understand the importance of branding for an organization, but do you know the value of having a personal brand?  Whether you realize it or not, those around you will form their own opinions of who you are and what you offer if you don’t proactively shape your personal brand.  Join me today as I dive into the power of personal branding and...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Are you feeling the heat of leadership, either struggling to advance your career or feeling confident in your current role? In this episode, I’m joined by Shruti Rustagi to discuss key strategies to elevate your professional game and more effectively approach leadership. Shruti starts by emphasizing three core areas to focus on: mindset, building a...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Gone are the days of authoritarian leadership meant to command and rigidly drive results.  Nowadays, job seekers want to work for organizations that nurture relationships and empower their employees. And just as work culture has evolved, so have the rules of what makes an effective leader. In this episode, learn what true leadership entails as I pr...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! How comfortable are you with being uncomfortable?  This is one question Shauna Vassell of Koncave Coaching & Consulting asks her clients when they’re struggling to thrive in times of change. Shauna is joining me in this episode to discuss her work building resilience in leaders by helping them embrace discomfort and identify areas for growth. S...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Change is the only constant in life, so change is also inevitable in business. Especially in today’s world of new technologies and global crises, leaders must be able to adapt and manage the effects of this often chaotic and overwhelming change. In this episode, I go over VUCA theory and its four components: volatility, uncertainty, complexity and...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Within every person is the ability to lead. Even if someone is naturally conflict-averse or lacks accountability, they have the potential to develop their skills and be a powerhouse leader — all they need is the confidence to embrace their power and find their own approach to leadership. Dan Kopp of Leading Like A Buffalo is an expert in this area,...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Would you like to transform into a powerhouse delegator? Whether you’re a leader in a large or midsize organization, delegation is a crucial skill that increases productivity and empowers employees.  However, many leaders struggle with delegating and the impact is damaging to their team, the business and themselves.  That’s why this episode is all...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Have you ever heard the saying, “men are from Mars, women are from Venus?” It comes from the popular 1992 book of the same name, which posited that men and women are fundamentally different, and it’s a lack of understanding of our male and female traits that causes problems in relationships.  However this philosophy is outdated, and today’s guest h...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Have you ever had a boss that could never admit they were wrong, and often deflected blame to someone else? Or they just never would confront someone about their behavior or performance, leaving you and others frustrated. When accountability is embedded into a workplace culture, and those they are following actually lead by example and model that b...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! If you’ve found yourself using the excuse that you just “don’t have enough time” to finish an important task or reach a career goal, then you likely have a productivity problem.  I’ve heard this excuse a lot in my work as an executive coach, and that’s why I created a productivity profile to assess my client’s productivity and help them go from pro...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Ladies, you’ve probably heard all the disheartening statistics around women in tech, women in STEM, and women in corporate positions. But have you ever considered how this knowledge might affect your performance, or get in the way of your career advancement? Do you think your experience would be different if you never knew about these statistics? S...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! Ever wondered how you can harness the power of negotiation to transform your life? Join us as we welcome our high-profile guest, Cindy Watson, of Women on Purpose, who takes us on a fascinating journey from her humble beginnings to becoming an influential force in her workspace. Cindy passionately uncovers how femininity can be a driving force in n...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! As a teenager, did you ever find yourself annoyed when your parents reprimanded you for doing something they themselves do? Has your child ever asked why they have to do a certain task but you don’t have to?  Well, adults also have these same thoughts in business. When a leader has expectations of their employees, such as showing up to work everyda...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! What keeps you from being a confident, empowered, and successful negotiator? Whether you’re asking for a raise or convincing your child to eat their dinner before dessert, negotiation is the key skill that will set you apart at work and in life.  But for many people, especially women, being vocal about their needs and wants is unfamiliar and intimi...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail! As an executive leadership coach, I’ve heard a lot of clients, especially women, express feelings of insecurity around their approach to work. They think they need to “man up,” get tough or show less emotion in order to succeed in their career. Why do employees feel this way, especially when many organizations have moved away from the old school st...