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 […]
Management
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 #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 #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 #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 #85: How to Gain an Extra Hour a Day
Episode #85: How to Gain an Extra Hour a Day I do not have a time machine, but I promise I can save you an hour a day. You see, there are thieves that chip away at your time and attention every day. Time that can be better applied towards quality thinking, focused work, and […]
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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #11: How to Catch Up When You’re Feeling Behind
Episode #11: How to Catch Up When You’re Feeling Behind Buckle up, we’re heading into a busy time. Life picks up speed as we head into the holiday season. At work, at home, everywhere! It’s easy to feel like there’s simply not enough time in the day. Especially at the workplace. I can’t give you […]