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 […]
Office Politics
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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #21: How to Navigate Holiday Gift-Giving at the Office
Episode #21: How to Navigate Holiday Gift-Giving at the Office It’s the holiday season. The calendar is packed with different holidays and reasons to celebrate that serve to remind us that life is pretty darn sweet. But, sometimes navigating holiday traditions such as gift-giving can get a little tricky, especially in the workplace. I can’t […]
Episode #20: The Unfortunate Truth about Office Holiday Parties
Episode #20: The Unfortunate Truth about Office Holiday Parties That holiday spirit is contagious. It even catches all across corporate America! Your cube-mates have strung holiday lights, cookies and treats are everywhere, and even the grumpiest co-workers seem a little more pleasant this time of year. The peak of the office holiday season is the […]
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 #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 #12: How to Pursue Another Internal Position (Without Pissing Off Your Boss)
Episode #12: How to Pursue Another Internal Position (Without Pissing Off Your Boss) The world is full of opportunities. Many times, your next best step can very well be available at the company where you are already employed. Internal jobs get posted on official boards, recruitment emails with lists of available positions are sent, and […]
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 #4: Know When It’s Time To Break Up with Your Boss
Episode #4: Know When It’s Time To Break Up with Your Boss I’m fond of saying that you are in the driver’s seat of your career. But there will be many people who over the course of time influence your path. Let’s talk about a key person who is currently influencing your path: your boss. […]