Episode #130: Level Up Your Professional Skills No matter what your current skill level, there is always something new you can learn. I don’t care if you are the CEO. No one gets a pass! You can never stop being committed to learning. The wonderful news is there are so many resources that are easily […]
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Episode #128: Level Up Your Mindset
Episode #128: Level Up Your Mindset Let’s talk about leveling up. There have been about a billion TikTok videos created with that soundtrack, right? That song is so popular because it taps into a core human thought. We all want more; we all want better. We all have our own unique versions of it, but […]
Episode #126: Learn from Your Ls
Episode #126: Learn from Your Ls In last week’s episode, I gave you tangible advice on how to come out on top in a conflict. But, what about the flip side? What should you do when you have to take the L? Let’s be honest. Ls come with an assortment of feelings, none of which […]
Episode #125: How to Win in Corporate Fight Club
Episode #125: How to Win in Corporate Fight Club Conflict is necessary in business. A natural question that you may have is, “Well, if conflict is necessary in business, HOW DO I WIN?” Life is short, so let’s have a little fun with this uncomfortable topic. In this episode, I break down the rules and […]
Episode #124: Why You Should Embrace Your Gritty Side
Episode #124: Why You Should Embrace Your Gritty Side I’d like you to take a hard look at those with ordinary career journeys versus the truly extraordinary. There is one thing that the extraordinary has that the ordinary don’t. And that is GRIT. Allow me to get South Philly on you for a moment. It’s […]
Episode #123: The Little Ways You Can Undermine Yourself
Episode #123: The Little Ways You Can Undermine Yourself As an up-and-coming leader, you are focused on doing the right things. You’re putting in the extra work. You’re making a visible impact on the business. You’re making a difference with all of the big things—and that’s the hard part of becoming a leader. But, it’s […]
Episode #122: The Language Hack that All Great Leaders Use
Episode #122: The Language Hack that All Great Leaders Use Your communication style is a critical part of your leadership presence. Your words matter. How you express them matters. Leaders need to be deliberate with the words they use and the style in which they communicate them. Great leaders have a communication style that is […]
Episode #121: The One Thing a Leader Should Never, Ever Do
Episode #121: The One Thing a Leader Should Never, Ever Do I simply can’t give you advice about building your leadership presence without giving you one big, fat warning. There is one misstep that I must caution you against. As you build your professional reputation, there is one thing a leader should never, ever do. […]
Episode #120: How to Run a Meeting that Doesn’t Suck
Episode #120: How to Run a Meeting that Doesn’t Suck Great meetings don’t happen by chance. They happen because a great leader made it happen. If you want to be seen as a leader, a core basic skill that you need to master is running an effective meeting. Meetings present you with awesome opportunities to […]
Episode #119: Warning: The Internet Is Forever
Episode #119: Warning: The Internet Is Forever If you want to be seen as a leader, there’s more to it than picking up experience and expertise in hard skills. There are certain intangibles—leadership qualities—that you must possess. One critical leadership quality is presence. Presence is how you show up in the world. In the office […]
Episode #118: Goals Without Action Are Daydreams
Episode #118: Goals Without Action Are Daydreams Setting professional goals that push you to grow in your career and get you noticed as the badass you are is only half of the equation. Goals without action are daydreams. Goals without a plan are useless. I am a certifiable goal crusher with the track record to […]
Episode #117: Overconfidence Can Be a Career Killer
Episode #117: Overconfidence Can Be a Career Killer Since childhood, most of us have been fed healthy doses of pep talks to help us build our confidence. Once we start our careers, we are bombarded with articles, seminars, and messaging encouraging us to be confident women. All of this girl-power & girl-boss energy is a […]
Episode #116: A Healthy Reframing of Feedback
Episode #116: A Healthy Reframing of Feedback I’m willing to bet that even seeing the word “feedback” you had some kind of emotional reaction. Maybe it made you smile because you are used to hearing praise. But, for most folks, I’m willing to bet it gave you an uncomfortable twinge in the pit of your […]
Episode #115: Give Your Work Goals a Glow Up
Episode #115: Give Your Work Goals a Glow Up! Most people dread work performance reviews. Not you. You see the opportunities that performance reviews give you. You’re not going to just check the box and create professional goals that you think your boss wants to hear. Oh no, you are going to seize this moment […]
Episode #111: ENCORE The Secret to My Career Success
Episode #111: ENCORE The Secret to My Career Success As we wrap up the year, I wanted to hype you up! It’s time to set up new goals to smash in the New Year! So, I’m sharing with you a very personal story about my own career journey. With the benefit of many years of […]
Episode #110: Stop Wasting Time in Your Inbox!
Episode #110: Stop Wasting Time in Your Inbox! We are in the thick of the holiday season. All this month on The REAL-WORLD FEMINIST® Podcast, we are focused on the important topic of navigating the busy seasons of our lives. It’s time to get real. You are wasting too much time on email. You know […]
Episode #109: 5-Step Way to Triage Your Day
Episode #109: 5-Step Way to Triage Your Day We are in the thick of the holiday season. All this month on The REAL-WORLD FEMINIST® Podcast, we are focused on the important topic of navigating the busy seasons of our lives. This week, we are going to get tactical. War zone tactical, my friends. Every day […]
Episode #108: Do You Own Your Day or Does Your Day Own You?
Episode #108: Do You Own Your Day or Does Your Day Own You? It’s the holiday season. It’s both the most wonderful time of the year…and the most stressful time of the year. This month, The REAL-WORLD FEMINIST® Podcast will be focused on the important topic of navigating busy seasons. I know we can all […]
Episode #107: How to Create a Kick-Ass Elevator Speech
Episode #107: How to Create a Kick-Ass Elevator Speech They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Every introduction in corporate America starts with some version of the same request: “Tell me about yourself.” How do you answer that question? Do you mumble the quickest sentence possible so the spotlight […]
Episode #106: ENCORE How to Fight Imposter Syndrome
Episode #106: ENCORE How to Fight Imposter Syndrome All month long, we’ve been talking about raising your visibility. Let’s be honest, this topic makes most of us feel comfortable. Being your own PR person requires courage. The good news is courage can be built. The more you put yourself out there, the easier it becomes. […]
Episode #105: How to Share Your Wins with Your Boss
Episode #105: How to Share Your Wins with Your Boss All month long, we’re focused on the critical topic of raising your visibility in your workplace. Yes, I’ve told you that you need to be your own PR person. Now I’m going to get into the “how”. How you share your wins with your boss […]
Episode #104: The Rockstar Move That Will Get You Noticed
Episode #104: The Rockstar Move That Will Get You Noticed All November long, we’re going to be focused on the critical topic of raising your visibility in your workplace. This week, I bring you a real-world tactic to help you accomplish just that. No matter what your role. No matter what your company. There is […]
Episode #103: Be Your Own PR Person
Episode #103: Be Your Own PR Person It can be tough to get noticed in corporate America. In most cases, this isn’t intentional. It’s not a conspiracy against you. The truth is it’s easy to get lost in the organizational layers. How do you get noticed in that kind of environment? It’s simple. You have […]
Episode #101: The 5 Secrets of Corporate Success
Episode #101: The 5 Secrets of Corporate Success No matter how big or small a company, there are always people who stand out for all the right reasons. They earn the respect of their bosses and co-workers. They’re the kind of people that everyone wishes were on their team. The ones that other people look […]
Episode #100: What is a REAL-WORLD FEMINIST®, Anyway?
Episode #100: What is a REAL-WORLD FEMINIST®, Anyway? Season 2 is here, ya’ll! Let’s kick this season off with an uncomfortable topic. If you bristle at calling yourself a “feminist”, listen up. I’m taking back that word and offering a new hot take on what it means to be a REAL-WORLD FEMINIST®. Yup, it’s so […]
Episode #99: Giving Yourself Space and Grace
Episode #99: Giving Yourself Space and Grace Hustling so hard you feel like you’re running on a hamster wheel? You’re putting in the work, but not necessarily seeing the results. You want to evolve your plan, but you’re exhausted and feel uninspired to do so. If you are feeling me right now, this episode is […]
Episode #95: 3 Tools to Help You Boost Your Productivity
Episode #95: 3 Tools to Help You Boost Your Productivity Chasing big dreams requires consistent ACTION! We all have the same number of hours in a day. But, let’s be honest—some of us know how to squeeze a little more juice out of those precious hours. In this episode, I give you a behind-the-scenes look […]
Episode #93: 3 Lies About Networking Exposed!
Episode #93: 3 Lies About Networking Exposed! Say the word “networking” to your work BFF and watch their reaction. Just the idea of networking makes most people feel uncomfortable, bored, or overwhelmed. That’s because most people have the wrong idea about networking. It is possible to network in ways that don’t make you feel like […]
Episode #92: How to Make Talking About Money Less Awkward
Episode #92: How to Make Talking About Money Less Awkward Why is talking about money so hard? It’s not just you. So many of us feel this way. Whether it’s talking about our own salary, negotiating a big purchase, haggling in the every day—so many of us struggle with having productive conversations about money. In […]
Episode #91: 4 Easy Ways to Stand Out as a Star at Your Workplace
Episode #91: 4 Easy Ways to Stand Out as a Star at Your Workplace We all want to stand out at the workplace and have our efforts noticed. Ultimately, we know that in order to advance in our career path, we need to take the big swings at challenging opportunities and find ways to meaningful […]
Episode #90: Feeling Overwhelmed with Options? Use My Favorite Brain Hack!
Episode #90: Feeling Overwhelmed with Options? Use My Favorite Brain Hack! You know you need to move forward, but you can’t stop mulling over all of your options. You keep going down the rabbit hole of internet research and still haven’t found the perfect decision. Been there. Done that. Wrote the book (literally). If you […]
Episode #89: Managing a Team Through a Busy Season
Episode #89: Managing a Team Through a Busy Season All businesses have busy seasons. These windows of time pressure us to manage our lives around these increased work demands. While it’s difficult to manage busy seasons as individuals, there are special new challenges to tackle when we are in a position where we are leading […]
Episode #88: How to Fight Imposter Syndrome
Episode #88: How to Fight Imposter Syndrome It’s a hot topic, but what is thing called imposter syndrome, anyway? A recent Harvard Business Review piece describes it simply as “doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud at work.” We high-performers commonly suffer from this tendency. It shows up when we are pushing ourselves out […]
Episode #84: How to Present a Winning Idea
Episode #84: How to Present a Winning Idea You know you have a great idea. You have the facts and data to back it. But, here’s the thing. Facts alone won’t win you the argument. There are finer elements to presenting a compelling case and convincing others that your idea is worth pursuing. In this […]
Episode #83: Is It Possible to Reset a Relationship at Work?
Episode #83: Is It Possible to Reset a Relationship at Work? One of the wonderful things about working in Corporate America is that you have the chance to work with people with many different perspectives, personalities, and preferences. But, let’s be honest. All of those different personalities can also one of the most challenging aspects […]
Episode #81: The 3 Most Powerful Corporate Phrases
Episode #81: The 3 Most Powerful Corporate Phrases Corporate America has its own subtle language. This corporate-speak was born out of careful politeness, and much of it sounds like nonsense. But, some of these phrases are powerful tools for your arsenal. Allow me to be your Urban Dictionary of the workplace and break down the […]
Episode #80: Take Back Control of Your Day
Episode #80: Take Back Control of Your Day At the end of the day, do you look at the clock and wonder where the time went? Do you look back and feel like you didn’t accomplish anything meaningful? If you regularly feel this way, you have lost control of your calendar. In this episode, I’ll […]
Episode #79: Ask Me Anything: Answers to Your Questions!
Episode #79: Ask Me Anything: Answers to Your Questions! You asked for it; you got it! I’m so excited to bring you my first “Ask Me Anything” episode! I’ve gathered a great big list of listener questions, and I’m answering ALL OF THEM! In this episode, I’ll answer your questions on: Using networking in your […]
Episode #78: How to Deal with Bad Feedback at Work
Episode #78: How to Deal with Bad Feedback at Work It’s performance review season. For better or worse, you are about to receive official feedback on how you are doing at your current workplace. Although we Type-A personalities know that we are killing it, chances are we are going to receive some constructive feedback that […]
Episode #76: How to Uplevel Your Professional Goals
Episode #76: How to Uplevel Your Professional Goals It’s time to stop playing small. If your work goals are solely focused on building your own skills and experience, you are getting it wrong. There’s a winning formula that will help you craft goals to get you noticed, and I’m sharing it with you here and […]
Episode #75: Let’s Learn from the Dumpster Fire Called 2020! (Part 2)
Episode #75: Let’s Learn from the Dumpster Fire Called 2020! (Part 2) Yes, 2020 has been a dumpster fire of a year. But, we would be remiss if we didn’t take some lessons from it into the new year. The journaling prompts in this episode will help you turn insights into actionable 2021 goals. There’s […]
Episode #74: Let’s Learn from the Dumpster Fire Called 2020 (Part 1)
Episode #74: Let’s Learn from the Dumpster Fire Called 2020 (Part 1) Yes, 2020 has been a dumpster fire of a year. And yes, we didn’t accomplish nearly what we thought we would this year. But, before we shake it off and head into the New Year, let’s take some time to reflect. We want […]
Episode #73: How to Set Yourself Up for Guilt-Free Time Off
Episode #73: How to Set Yourself Up for Guilt-Free Time Off It’s the holidays, and we are all due some well-deserved time off. But, those last few crunch days in the office can be oh-so stressful! I want you to be able to take a real break that doesn’t require you to keep tabs on […]
Episode #72: Stop Procrastinating Your Life Away!
Episode #72: Stop Procrastinating Your Life Away! One of the most toxic thoughts is “I’ll do it tomorrow.” It snowballs inside your head, and the next thing you know you are the keeper of a backlog of unkept promises. If you are struggling with a tendency to procrastinate, this episode for you. I’ll break down […]
Episode #69: Stop Taking Things Personally!
Episode #69: Stop Taking Things Personally! Have you been told by your co-workers that you’re too emotional? If you want to be seen as a leader, consider this kind of feedback to be a big red flag. It’s time to take a hard look at how you are reacting in the workplace. Chances are you […]
Episode #68: Yes, You Can Speak Up & Be the Brave One
Episode #68: Yes, You Can Speak Up & Be the Brave One In Corporate America, groupthink is one of the surest pathways to failure. Sadly, it’s all too prevalent in a world of middle managers and complicated power structures. Want to stand out as an up-and-coming leader? Be the brave one who speaks up. In […]
Episode #67: The Best Way to Deal With Uncertainty
Episode #67: The Best Way to Deal With Uncertainty If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that living in uncertainty is stressful! The simple fact is there will always be some level of uncertainty in your life. The sooner you can get comfortable with it, the better off you will be. In this episode, I […]
Episode #65: 10 Things I’d Tell My Younger Self
Episode #65: 10 Things I’d Tell My Younger Self If I had a DeLorean with a flux capacitor, I would visit my younger self and drop these 10 truths about life. Since time travel is not yet possible, I’m going to share them directly with you instead. Tune in and let’s get after it! Looking […]
Episode #64: 3 Small Ways to Be a Great Boss Every Day
Episode #64: 3 Small Ways to Be a Great Boss Every Day Being a manager of other people is a huge responsibility. You have a stake in another person’s success! Even if you’re a great manager, you can always be better. You should always strive to improve how you show up for other people. In […]
Episode #63: Real-World Project Management Tips & Tricks
Episode #63: Real-World Project Management Tips & Tricks There are basic project management principles that will help you get ahead in corporate America. These principles will make you a better leader and help you stand out for all of the right reasons. In this episode, I’ll break down project management tips and tricks for the […]
Episode #62: How to Quit Your Job Gracefully
Episode #62: How to Quit Your Job Gracefully The time has come. You’re ready to move on to a new job. Whether you loved or hated your job, it’s critical to leave your job gracefully. How you quit a job reflects the person you are and impacts the legacy you leave behind in the hearts […]
Episode #61: The Anatomy of a Productive One-on-One Meeting
Episode #61: The Anatomy of a Productive One-on-One Meeting Do you walk away from your 1-on-1 meetings feeling like it was a waste of time? It’s time for a meeting tune-up! Because these meetings should be a powerful tool to help you build key professional relationships. In this episode, I’ll break down the anatomy of […]
Episode #60: Change Your Password & Change Your Life
Episode #60: Change Your Password & Change Your Life You can take one of the most mundane things in your day and use it as a tool to transform your life. Seriously, you can. I did it, and you can do it too. In this episode, I get super personal and explain how this little […]
Episode #59: How to Share Political Views Wisely on Social Media
Episode #59: How to Share Political Views Wisely on Social Media It’s an important election season during one of the most tumultuous years in recent history. These days, it seems like everyone is shouting their political opinions on social media. The simple fact is how you present yourself on social media matters. Before you share […]
Episode #58: The Harsh Truth About Overthinking
Episode #58: The Harsh Truth About Overthinking We Type-A personalities have a common Achilles’ heel. We think too much. The more important a decision feels, the more we will obsess about potential outcomes. We won’t stop researching and spinning on possibilities until we feel like the perfect answer has been validated. If you feel analysis-paralysis […]
Episode #57: The Easy Way to Keep Up with Industry News
Episode #57: The Easy Way to Keep Up with Industry News No matter what industry you are in, you have to stay sharp by staying on top of the latest news and trends. You know you should make the time. But, other priorities steal your day away—and the last thing you want to do at […]
Episode #56: Are You a Micromanager?
Episode #56: Are You a Micromanager? A listener asked, “How can you tell if you’re micromanaging someone or managing someone who doesn’t like being told what to do?” This is an important question. Because acting like a micromanager is a career-limiting move. The simple fact is no one wants to work for a micromanager. That […]
Episode #55: How to Stop Working Crazy Hours!
Episode #55: How to Stop Working Crazy Hours! Most businesses have busy seasons. We, the ambitious, look forward to these times because they give us new opportunities to step up and shine. But, there are times when those busy seasons extend and feel endless. Many of us working remotely in quarantine are feeling this hard […]
Episode #54: How to Follow Through on Your Dreams
Episode #54: How to Follow Through on Your Dreams We all have big dreams that we’ve imagined accomplishing for years. I know from first-hand experience that passion and enthusiasm aren’t enough to get you across the finish line. But, I finally cracked the code and discovered how to get big goals accomplished. To commemorate the […]
Episode #51: How to Help a Team Define Roles
Episode #51: How to Help a Team Define Roles If you are working on a team where roles are unclear, you’re on the road to a collective failure. Here’s the good news. You don’t have to wait for a disaster to happen. You can be the person who steps up and leads the way to […]
Episode #50: How to Stand Out at Work
Episode #50: How to Stand Out at Work There are hundreds—maybe thousands—of other people working at your company. How do you stand out in the crowd as a star performer? The truth is there are small actions that you can take every day that will help you get noticed by the right people. In this […]
Episode #49: The Right & Wrong Way to Decline a Meeting Request
It’s important to defend your calendar and be deliberate with the meeting invites that you accept.
But, there is a right way and a wrong way to decline a meeting request.
Done well, you demonstrate critical thinking skills and everyday leadership.
And…when it’s not done well, you come off as lazy or irresponsible.
Let’s make sure you are putting your best foot forward.
Episode #48: You Survived a Layoff. Now What?
Living through a layoff is one of the most stressful things you can go through.
You feel blessed to have made the cut, but your head & heart feels tangled with a complex web of emotions.
How do you push through and actually get anything done when you feel this way?
In this episode, I share with you my own personal story and the lessons that I learned the hard way.
Episode #47: How to Run a Productive Virtual Meeting
The only thing that sucks more than a poorly run meeting is a poorly run virtual meeting.
FACT.
In this episode, I’ll break down how to run a productive virtual meeting. My advice will help you show up as the badass leader you are meant to be.
Episode #45: Your 2020 Wake-up Call
Don’t throw in the towel on 2020! I’ll give you three ways to reset so you can get back to chasing your big goals and dreams.
Episode #44: How to Turn Your Boss into Your #1 Fan
There are many ways that you can build and improve your relationship with your boss. But, on this episode of The Real-World Feminist Podcast, I’ll give you my personal insight into the single most effective way to turn your boss into your #1 fan.
Episode #43: The 3 Keys to Being an Awesome Manager
The opportunity to help another person build their career is a true privilege. Not a right.
I’ll give you my three personally road-tested keys to being an awesome manager.
Episode #42: How to Set Up Your Day for Success
The best way to accomplish big goals is to make sure you are setting up each day for success.
I’ll give you my tried and true personal method to set up each day for success.
Episode #41: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Schedule a Meeting
I break down 5 questions you should ask yourself before you schedule your next meeting.
Episode #39: How to Set Boundaries While Working at Home
Episode #39: How to Set Boundaries While Working at Home Lots of questions related to working from home have been coming in! I tackle two big ones in this episode: How do you set boundaries for yourself? How do you create a productive workspace at home? It took me years to master these topics, and […]
Episode #37: How to Keep It Real (& Professional) on Social Media
Episode #37: How to Keep It Real (& Professional) on Social Media Remember how much fun social media used to be? A great night out on the town with friends? Every toast & round of drinks was documented. A meme that hilariously reminded you of that one person that got on your last nerves? It […]
Episode #36: Spring Clean Your Professional Presence
Episode #36: Spring Clean Your Professional Presence Glory hallelujah, spring is officially here! Soon as the temperatures start going up, I start itching to throw open the windows and Marie Kondo the crap out of everything. If you are like me, why not take advantage of this seasonal energy and put it to good use […]
Episode #35: Simple Ways to Support Gender Equality
Episode #35: Simple Ways to Support Gender Equality It can’t be denied that we women have come so far in the workplace. But, it must be simply said. Until we can be assured that we are being paid equally for equal work, until sexual harassment is a thing of the past, until we have equal […]
Episode #34: The Keys to a Successful Mentorship
Episode #34: The Keys to a Successful Mentorship As I connect with women who are interested in building their careers, there’s a subject that seems to come up without fail. The hot topic is mentorship. Questions come up such as… How do I find a mentor? What makes a great mentor? Do you have any […]
Episode #33: 3 Creative Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month
Episode #33: 3 Creative Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month Thanks to Congressional resolutions passed back in the 1980s, here in America we celebrate Women’s History Month every March. In the simplest terms, the intent of this month-long holiday is to encourage all Americans to learn more and celebrate the role that women have had […]
Episode #32: My #1 Career Regret—and How You Can Avoid It
Episode #32: My #1 Career Regret—and How You Can Avoid It Now with many years of professional experience under my belt, I often take part in mentorship events or have chats when I connect with a young woman hoping for advice. There is a common question they ask: When you look back, is there one […]
Episode #31: How to Effectively Work with Less Motivated Co-Workers
Episode #31: How to Effectively Work with Less Motivated Co-Workers We high-achievers tend to hang out in packs. We are simply drawn to other Type-A personalities. People who get stuff done. Hey, if it was up to us, everyone on our team would be a badass. We’d conquer the world together! But, the reality is […]
Episode #30: The #1 Way to Build Your Professional Reputation
Episode #30: The #1 Way to Build Your Professional Reputation When we think about building our professional reputation, most of us tend to think about working towards large-scale accomplishments. We plan big goals and think that our reputations will be built when we achieve them. Of course, growing our experience and skills is critical to […]
Episode #28: How to Stay on Track with Your Goals
Episode #28: How to Stay on Track with Your Goals Our motivation is strong in January. We’re starting new habits and chipping away at our goals. But, I know from my own experience that you can’t count on pure motivation to keep you on track all year. I’ve tried it countless times—it doesn’t work. By […]
Episode #27: How to Give 360 Feedback on Co-workers
Episode #27: How to Give 360 Feedback on Co-workers We’re focused on our new goals and resolutions. Doing the hard work to stay consistent and true to the vision of our future selves. On top of all of the other hectic things at work and home filling our calendars! Simply put, we’re busy AF. And […]
Episode #26: How to Create Official Work Goals
Episode #26: How to Create Official Work Goals It’s the New Year! In most of corporate America, this means annual performance review season has officially begun. No matter how driven you are in your career, there’s a very good chance that you dread this season. You are not alone in feeling this way. Why do […]
Episode #25: Start the Year Strong with Clear Goals
Episode #25: Start the Year Strong with Clear Goals When I reflect on the past decade, it’s clear to me that all of the wonderful things that I’ve accomplished or manifested into my life started with a small practice. About 10 years ago, my best friend and I met up to dreamscape about the year […]
Episode #24: The Secret to My Career Success
Episode #24: The Secret to My Career Success With the benefit of many years of hindsight, I can now see that there’s been one clear secret behind my professional success. The secret is a simple concept. I’ll share the secret with you, by telling you the story of my career path. I graduated from college […]
Episode #23: How to Write a Kick-Ass Self-Review
Episode #23: How to Write a Kick-Ass Self-Review As the year winds down, the next couple of weeks tend to be quiet in corporate America. People are out of office, deadlines are relaxed, and in many ways, it feels like a wasted week. Whether you are in the office or off for some well-deserved rest […]
Episode #22: How to Gracefully Humblebrag
Episode #22: How to Gracefully Humblebrag You know you’ve been killing it at work. You’ve upped your game. You’re making strides towards smashing your professional goals. The results must speak for themselves, right? Not necessarily. Your stellar may be noticed by the right people, or they may not be noticed at all. You can’t trust […]
Episode #19: Everyday Gratitude Is Good for Your Career
Episode #19: Everyday Gratitude Is Good for Your Career It’s Thanksgiving week! Right about now, anyone with a social media feed is getting barraged by hand-lettered graphics reminding us to “be thankful” and “count our blessings.” But, let’s be honest. When these messages are being delivered by artfully curated Instagram accounts that want to sell […]
Episode #18: Stop Saying This Phrase Immediately
Episode #18: Stop Saying This Phrase Immediately Listen up, Real-World Feminists! There is a phrase that I want you to stop saying in the workplace immediately. I’m sorry. If you are a woman in the workplace, I am willing to bet that you say “I’m sorry” WAY TOO OFTEN. I’m guilty of it, too. I […]
Episode #16: Make the Most of Your Opportunity to Attend a Conference
Episode #16: Make the Most of Your Opportunity to Attend a Conference You just got invited to attend your first professional conference. What awesome news! A conference is a wonderful way to expand your knowledge and your network. This time away from daily routine can inspire you in many ways and put some pep back […]
Episode #15: How to Crush Every Work Assignment
Episode #15: How to Crush Every Work Assignment One of the most effective ways to show up as a badass is to be known as someone who crushes every assignment. That might sound a little crazy. But, I assure you it is possible. It’s not all about working hard. It’s about working smart. Working smart […]
Episode #14: How to Start a Women’s Group at Your Workplace
Episode #14: How to Start a Women’s Group at Your Workplace One of the most rewarding and inspiring things I’ve done in my career is leading a women’s group at my company. I never set out to lead it. My journey started with my desire to connect with other women to discuss professional challenges unique […]
Episode #13: Why You Need a Power Squad
Episode #13: Why You Need a Power Squad There’s a powerful quote from motivational speaker Jim Rohn that I’d like to share with you. “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Jim Rohn This quote has been repeated, paraphrased and recycled many times by countless sources over the […]
Episode #10: Use Your Down Time for Career Advancement
Episode #10: Use Your Down Time for Career Advancement You find yourself with a little time on your hands. Maybe a bunch of scheduled meetings disappeared. Or your project is stuck in a holding pattern. Or the rest of your team is out on holiday. You can fritter this time away on social media, online […]
Episode #7: How To Sell Your Boss on Any Idea
Episode #7: How To Sell Your Boss on Any Idea You have a great idea. Perhaps it’s an idea about how a process could be optimized. Or how the company could save money. Better yet, maybe it’s an idea about how you could take on a new responsibility or role. Well, don’t just sit there […]
Episode #6: The 3 Keys To Speaking Up Without Feeling Stupid
Episode #6: The 3 Keys To Speaking Up Without Feeling Stupid There’s a question that many people have. But are afraid to ask. I work with a lot of smart people! How do I speak up without looking stupid? If you are the quiet one in the room, people notice. Whether they mention it to […]
Episode #3: How to Run a Meeting Like a Boss
Episode #3: How to Run a Meeting Like a Boss Meetings can really suck. Most of us simply have too many of them. How many times have you thought well, that’s an hour of my life I can never get back or how many times are we going to meet to talk about the same […]
Episode #2: This Everyday Tool Can Help You Make or Break Your Reputation
Episode #2: This Everyday Tool Can Help You Make or Break Your Reputation There’s an everyday tool that frankly doesn’t get talked about enough in the workplace. It’s easy to overlook because it seems so harmless. But I assure you it’s not. It can help build your professional reputation as a leader. Or it can […]
Introducing The Real-World Feminist Podcast!
Hello, Real-World Feminists! I’m Michelle Kinsman. I’ve been ambitious to succeed since birth. I’m not going to apologize for that. When I finally got my foot in the door at the company of my dreams, I used my smarts, my unrelenting drive, and my entrepreneurial spirit to work my way from administrative assistant to top […]