Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer

Ep #298: Behind Closed Doors Part 1: The Career Advice You Need to Rethink in 2026 In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I kick off my three-part Behind Closed Doors podcast series and pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to move into higher-level leadership—and gain real influence and authority in your career. Drawing from real client experiences, I break down the biggest chal...

Ep #297: The End-of-Year Reset: Using This Downtime to Create Clarity in 2026 In this episode, I’m diving into the power of reflection and what it really takes to embrace change as we head into 2026. I break down why so many high-achieving women get stuck in confusion—and how that confusion often shows up as chaos, overthinking, or feeling like there are too many moving pieces to make a clear deci...

Ep. #296:  How Authentic Leaders Build High-Performing Teams with Tantri McGinnis and Leah Edwards In this inspiring final installment of my December Doing It series, I’m joined by extraordinary leaders Tantri McGinnis and Leah Edwards for a powerful conversation about leading with authenticity, bridging organizational gaps, and empowering others to succeed. We talk candidly about what real leader...

Ep #295: How Coachable Leaders Create Lasting Impact with Pooja Agrawal and Catheryne Hasley In this inspiring episode of Women Changing Leadership , I sit down with Pooja Agrawal and Catheryne Hasley to unpack the lessons behind their remarkable careers and authentic leadership styles. Together, we dive into what it really means to be coachable, how to embrace feedback—even when it’s hard to hear...

In this inspiring episode of Women Changing Leadership , I sit down with powerhouse leaders Amanda Clark and Karen Riddle to dive into the real secrets of career success, empowering leadership, and the impact women make when we claim our seat at the table. Together, we share honest reflections on transforming weaknesses into strengths, the critical role communication and stakeholder management pla...

In this energizing episode of Women Changing Leadership , I share exactly how I’m helping women set themselves up for higher-level leadership roles using my “12 Days of Christmas” career strategy—yes, the one inspired by OrangeTheory Fitness. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion or a brand-new role, I break down the actions that actually move the needle, from bold conversations with your boss and...

In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I’m sharing practical strategies to help you keep your leadership momentum going—especially during the busy end-of-year season. I talk about how to tap into second-degree connections and request fresh LinkedIn recommendations so you can unlock hidden job opportunities, even when your motivation dips or it feels like everyone else is slowing down. I al...

Ep #291:  The Secret to Getting Promoted: Make It About Them, Not You In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I dive into the real secret behind advocating for your next promotion—and it’s probably not what you think. Instead of piling on more work or hustling for recognition, I show you how to shift your mindset toward the value and impact you bring to your organization. I share inspiring...

In this inspiring episode of Women Changing Leadership , I sit down with Dr. Latifat—a GI doctor, certified life coach, and founder of the Money Coaching School for Badass Women Physicians—to talk about her transformative yearlong journey traveling the world with her family. Dr. Latifat opens up about the profound lessons she learned from stepping away from her medical career, embracing rest, and...

Ep 289: Mastering the Art of the Follow-Up In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I dive into the art of strategic follow-up—and why mastering this one skill can completely change the game for your career growth and promotion opportunities. I share real-life examples and practical strategies to help you break free from the mindset that “the ball is in their court.” Instead, you’ll learn ho...

Ep 288: Unlock the Energy of the Season: Career Lessons from Diwali, Halloween, and Beyond In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I explore the power of stepping out of reaction mode and intentionally managing your career to unlock new opportunities. Drawing from my own experiences with Halloween, Diwali, and my spiritual practices—like drawing Oracle cards—I share both practical and refle...

In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I’m sharing practical strategies for women who are interviewing for higher-level leadership roles or navigating a major career transition. You’ll learn how to evaluate organizations and positions with confidence while keeping your integrity and negotiating power intact. I also break down how to balance passion with career growth, avoid over-analyzing...

In this empowering episode of Women Changing Leadership , I sit down with corporate stylist Susana Perczek to explore how your personal style can become one of your most powerful leadership tools. Susana shares her journey from her creative roots to helping women leaders use style as a strategic advantage—offering practical tips for dressing for interviews, building your signature look, and stayin...

Ep #285: Turning Your Promotion from a 'Promise' into Reality In this empowering episode of Women Changing Leadership , I share the exact strategies I use to help women finally get their promotions across the finish line. After years of coaching women to get promoted, I’ve seen one thing clearly: doing great work isn’t enough. I dive into what actually moves the needle—building powerful...

Ep #284: How to Stop External Factors from Derailing Your Interviews In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I share the interview strategies every woman needs to fast-track her career. You’ll learn why it’s essential to always be interviewing, how to treat each opportunity as a stepping stone to the role you really want, and how to block out the outside forces—friends, family, even the med...

Ep #283: The 5 Interview Killers That Are Costing You Higher-Level Job Offers In this episode of Women Changing Leadership, host Stacy Mayer dives into the five key ways women might be unknowingly sabotaging their job interviews—and what you can do to stand out and secure the offer you truly want. Stacy shares practical strategies, from tailoring your responses to your audience, moving beyond reci...

Ep #282: Humanize(ing) Her with Former LinkedIn Exec Erica Lockheimer In this conversation, Stacy Mayer and Erica Lockheimer discuss the inception and mission of the HumanizeHer podcast, which is to elevate women's stories and experiences. Erica shares her journey from a corporate career at LinkedIn to launching her own media platform, emphasizing the importance of in-person connections and a...

Ep #281: Wish You Could Rewind That Interview Answer? Try the Do-Over Method Ever walked away from an interview, a meeting, or a one-on-one with your boss thinking, “Ugh... I wish I had answered that differently”? You’re not alone, my friend—and here’s the good news: you don’t have to sit with that regret and hope it magically gets better next time. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my Do-Over Metho...

Ep #280: The Loyalty Trap: How Staying Too Long Can Limit Your Career You love your job… but is loyalty quietly putting your career at risk? You’ve been with your company for 5, 10, maybe even 20 years. You’ve built strong relationships, you’re well respected, and you genuinely love the work you do. So why would you even consider looking elsewhere? Here’s why—because even when everything feels gre...

Ep #279: Start Consulting and Still Grow Your Career? Here’s How Have you ever secretly wondered if you could land your dream leadership role and start consulting on the side—but quickly dismissed it as impossible? Here’s the thing: Not only is it totally possible, it’s already happening for the corporate badasses I coach every day. In this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer , I...

Ep #278: Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms with Rebecca Olson Being a corporate badass shouldn’t mean sacrificing your sanity, your family, or your success. But for so many women (especially working moms), the pressure to “have it all” still feels like doing it all — and it's exhausting. Today, I’m bringing you a candid, coffee-chat-style conversation with my dear friend and fellow coach, R...

Ep #277: Why No One Listens to You at Work (It’s Not What You Think) Ever wonder why you can't seem to influence your boss, land that promotion, or why your brilliant ideas keep getting ignored? Chances are, it's not about your skills—it might be about your energy . Today, I'm shining a spotlight on energetic vampires—those sneaky, subtle energies we unknowingly project that others...

Ep #276: How One Woman Crushed Her Vice President Interview (and What You Can Learn) One of my clients recently sent me a recording of her VP-level interview…and let me tell you, it was a 45-minute masterclass on how to absolutely crush executive-level conversations. This interview was beyond good—it was "smile-ear-to-ear-the-entire-time" phenomenal. So in today's episode of Women C...

Ep #275: Why I Didn't Hire Them (Even If the Interview Went Great) Have you ever walked out of an interview thinking, “That went amazing!”...only to never hear back? Or maybe you were this close to landing a role and couldn’t figure out why it didn’t work out? Well, I recently spent several days reviewing 30+ applications and interviewing candidates for a contract role on Team Badass—and what...

Ep #274: The Career Reinvention Blueprint with Sarah Kim Ever feel like your expertise is boxing you in? Like you've built a reputation around a certain skill set… but now it’s starting to feel like it’s placing a limit on where you can go in your career? Maybe you're the kind of leader who refuses to stay in one lane. Or maybe you want to shake things up - but you're not sure how t...