The Smart Woman Podcast

In this courageous episode of the Smart Woman podcast I invite you to walk together in a path to check our own privilege in society and how you can use it to cause positive impact in the world. If you have it, use it to create change. A list of 50 items that will make you have an "A-ha" moment and recognize how privileged or not, you are my friend. Be daring and smart once you determined what you...

Welcome powerful woman! The gap of racial equity and movements likes #BlackLivesMatter create a unique momentum in society. It is not only a social imperative and a good purpose, but beyond an increase in economic output, advancing racial equity can translate into meaningful social, economic, and political change. The episode is actionable. As advancing racial equity requires the work of many stak...

Coronavirus pandemic has made major decisions like a career move challenging. That doesn't mean you should put your aspirations on hold, it can mark the chance for a fresh start, though this episode outlines some things to consider before you leap. Coach Gabriela offer other perspectives and insights you might be missing. Your career goals matter even during hard times.

Are you struggling or trying to cope with parenting / home-schooling during COVID19 while you juggle with work and personal balance? Listen to this episode to get effective simple tips to start making this a better experience for you and your kids, all ages. Do it without draining all your energy and forgetting you are first a person who needs self-care and to be a good emotional state and get hel...

There are things we can thank Coronavirus for! Wait, what? Yes, there are 10 key aspects that COVID-19 has helped us re-discover in society with positive effects and I'd suggest you pick the ones that are shaping a better present and future for yourself. Also 10 things that researchers, histories and thought leaders foresee happening in a Post-Corona World. Those are exciting changes and potential...

Women only get promoted and recognized by VISIBLE work, not invisible work. If you are working hard, doing your job well and more, adding value and yet you are being ignored, missed promotions or raise, my friend this episode is for you. Please share with anyone who needs to listen to these golden nuggets to advance and get further and faster.

At least one in every three employee will either experience or witness real bullying practices in their careers. If you have been or are on the receiving end of this bad phenomena, listen to this episode to gain tactics and useful strategies to overcome it. Don't get used to it and normalize it or worse, don't internalize this phenome. You don't deserve it and you don't have to endure it. You do h...

Lateral Moves are Power Moves. A promotion is not the only way to grow and advance your career. It is no longer the "up or out" way to grow. Listen to WHY lateral career moves are important and the ways you can go about doing them.

Whether you're at the start of your career or a seasoned executive, this episode it's for you and it can have a financial impact for the rest of both: career and life. Negotiating your salary will impact all areas of your life. Your current salary will follow you to your next job . In today's job market, one of the first questions we're often asked on a job application concerns salary history. By...

Are you too passive? Or too aggressive/pushy? There's a better zone: Assertiveness. This episode describes simple steps to develop this essential life skill that pays off with results while creating long-positive relationships. You can train and develop it. Assertive people state their opinions, while still being respectful of others, can set healthy boundaries, say "no" when it's necessary, devel...

Are you disliked by anyone?  I bet there are people who simply dislike you, even if you've never done anything against them, simply don't have "chemistry" or good vibes. Get an a-ha moment and listen how the ICEBERG metaphor about conflict explains this. This is on the basis that there are things above the surface that show themselves and then, there is all that is going on underneath. Compared to...

Not everyone is good at networking and now more than ever before, we all need to network. Whether you are a business owner or a professional in the corporate world, building a network is a must. When you need a Network, is too late to build it. Networking is not a sleazy sales technique, it's a push-sale tactic, it is about building relationships. Listen to tips that make your life easier at your...

Do you wish your day had 36hrs or more? Well, if you are "running out of time and energy" wishing to have even more time listen to this episode. Energy vampire is a person, thing, activity or topic that feeds off your emotional, or psychic, energy. As a result these factors take the vitality of people like you or me (when I am not paying attention). Here are the hacks you can use TODAY to stop the...

Would you describe yourself as ambitious? And does it have a positive or negative connotation for you? For women, ambition is sometimes seen as a dirty word. The reason seems to go that it's one thing to have success foisted upon you; it is another, not so "good" thing to actively look for it. If you're a woman, saying you got lucky is fine. Saying "I deserve this, because I worked so hard to get...

Do you have a mentor? After this episode you'll know more about why we all need one/more and how to get him/her to share knowledge and expertise to become better at what you do. How do you find an amazing mentor in a sea of professionals, and how do you get that person to want to help you? If you're stuck, the strategies in this episode can help. Enjoy it and go for your boldest goals. The Smart W...

Sixty-one percent of women would rather talk about their own death than money. Money is involved in almost any activity that involves career and personal aspects of life. I am not indicating it's all though it eases most of the things we can think of: healthcare, wellbeing, your job, the charity you want to support, the vacations you long dream of, etc. Welcoming a wealth mindset and fixing any as...

According to research from McKinsey, nearly one-third of U.S. workers will need to find new jobs by 2030 in response to rapid advancements in technology. These advancements mean that workers need to constantly be learning new skills.   "To be successful, every single one of us has to learn new skills — not just once, but throughout our careers," says Melinda Gates. Linkedin is an important compass...

How confident you look helps determine how others treat you. Yes, you train others to know how you want to be treated. If you have great ideas and value to add, though your body language and words don't appear confident, others will interpret this as if you are now confident about your contribution. As simple as that. You also use these parameters to determine how much you can trust someone. This...

Decisions..decisions. They can be exhausting and at times draining your energy. To make a good decision, you need to have a sense of two things: how different choices change the likelihood of different outcomes and how desirable each of those outcomes is. In other words it requires both prediction and judgment.   But how do you get better at either? there are some tips and rules that stand out in...

Have you ever felt like a fraud? Like you don't deserve to be somewhere or as you were a fake? Well. I bet you do deserve to be there, and you are not a fake at all. Though this phenomenon is not uncommon. This episode will reveal what it is and how to overcome it. The Smart woman podcast aims at giving you the tools and strategies to get better results and certainly get rid of things that don't a...

Are you procrastinating important milestones and takes in life and work? What's the real fear behind? Learn 3 hacks that will help you gain power and stop fooling yourself. The Smart Woman Podcast  is hosted by Gabriela Mueller Mendoza. She's an engaging, effective and humorous Professional Coach, global Speaker with a Latin flavor. Twitter      Facebook       Website      Linked-in      Youtube  ...

Are you dealing with a bad boss? Before you give up the job you love and quit, learn these hacks and strategies. Distinguish between situations you can influence and improve, and the point of no return and how to strategize once you decide on it. The Smart Woman Podcast  is hosted by Gabriela Mueller Mendoza. She's an engaging, effective and humorous Professional Coach, global Speaker with a Latin...

Are you a working mum or thinking of becoming one? This is for you. You refuse to give up your personal and/or professional aims in order to be a mom or have a career. Great. This episode is for you. Decide on your strategies and pick your battles. Get these hacks to make it happen! The Smart Woman Podcast  is hosted by Gabriela Mueller Mendoza. She's an engaging, effective and humorous Profession...

Getting women in STEM areas is key and keeping them in those areas is essential to find solutions to the global challenges. These are strategies for you who are in this areas, to lead and go to their next Level. The Smart Woman Podcast  is hosted by Gabriela Mueller Mendoza. She's an engaging, effective and humorous Professional Coach, global Speaker with a Latin flavor. Twitter      Facebook     ...

These are the KEY skills any woman wants to invest on, to get to the next level! It's not academics, it's about key people and leadership skills that will pay off a life time! Start today! The Smart Woman Podcast  is hosted by Gabriela Mueller Mendoza. She's an engaging, effective and humorous Professional Coach, global Speaker with a Latin flavor. Twitter      Facebook       Website      Linked-i...