In this episode, Mel Butcher and Michelle Redfern share 10 non-negotiable questions women should ask when interviewing for a role, starting a new job, or resetting expectations with a current manager.
Too many women step into roles with incomplete information and untested assumptions, then pay the price later. These questions are about judgement, due diligence, and power, not politeness. They help women assess whether a role is genuinely a growth opportunity or a risk dressed up as one.
What this episode covers
The questions that surface how decisions really get made
How to assess leadership capability, not just likability
What to ask to understand expectations, authority, and support
How to use these questions in interviews, onboarding, or reset conversations
Why good questions protect your credibility before problems arise
Who this episode is for
Women interviewing for new roles
Women starting a new job
Women managing up or renegotiating expectations
Leaders who want better, more rigorous conversations with their teams
Resources
Harvard Business Review – 7 Questions to Ask Your New Boss by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
5 Questions to Ask a Future Manager by Lily Konings
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