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the saus podcastS5 Ep 1 :: Season 5 is here! Controlling what you can control in the workplaceIn the exciting Season 5 premiere of The Saus, hosts Molly McKinstry and Liz Hajjar dive into a topic that resonates with everyone in the workplace: what's in our control, what's outside our control, and what we can influence. Inspired by March Madness basketball tournament dynamics, the duo explores how we often waste energy stressing about things beyond our control—like company-wide decisions at the C-suite level or leadership changes—while underestimating what we actually can control, including our mindset, attitude, boundaries, and communication style. Molly and Liz also unpack the powerful middle ground of influence, where constructive feedback, relationship buil...2025-05-0120 minthe saus podcastS 4 Ep 21: Moving forward after a layoff, getting fired, or choosing to leave your jobInspired by the Super Bowl Molly and Liz talk about navigating what's next after being let go or laid off from your job. They dive into strategies for maintaining confidence during career shifts. This candid conversation tackles thoughts on fighting recency bias, taking things 'poco a poco' (little by little), and embracing the power of sliding doors moments. They discuss remembering you're more than your job title. Whether you're facing a layoff or contemplating change, Liz and Molly offer a compassionate roadmap for navigating career changes while staying true to yourself. A timely discussion for anyone feeling the impact...2025-02-2016 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 20 :: We're back! EQ tips in high pressure and fast paced environmentsBack with their first episode of 2025, Liz and Molly share their survival guide for high-pressure moments at work and life. After weathering what felt like "the longest year that was January," :) they break down three game-changing phrases to maintain your cool when tensions rise: "That's interesting, tell me more," "Help me understand your perspective," and "What would a good outcome look like for you?" Whether you're facing an urgent crisis, managing conflicting opinions, or navigating tough decisions, these practical EQ strategies will help you lead with clarity and stay composed under pressure.Simple but not always easy! Enjoy, Sausers. 2025-02-0617 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 19 :: Closing out 2024 discussing boundaries at workIn this end-of-year episode, hosts Molly and Liz dive into what it truly means to mature at work while avoiding burnout. Drawing from peak performance expert Julia Arndt's insights, they explore essential strategies for maintaining professional excellence without sacrificing your wellbeing - from setting healthy boundaries to practicing self-compassion. As the holiday season approaches, they share personal experiences and candid reflections on managing energy, handling feedback, and giving yourself permission to have "off weeks."
Whether you're sprinting to meet year-end goals or feeling the weight of holiday commitments, this conversation provides the perfect blend of actionable advice...2024-12-1925 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 18 :: [vault episode] Getting real about Imposter syndromeJoin us this week as we pull an oldie but goodie from the vault (no video it's that old!). Hosts Molly & Liz dive into Imposter Syndrome. They each share when they have experienced it and how they have learned to deal with hit (spoiler alert, they continue to work through it today). Imposter syndrome is a. hot topic in today's workforce and life. Enjoy, Sausers!2024-12-0536 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 17:: [GUEST] Angie Vaux CEO and Founder of Women in Tech and Women Leaders Forum discusses building your Personal Board of AdvisorsJoin hosts Liz and Molly this week for an inspiring conversation with Angie Vaux, founder of Women in Tech Forum and Women Leaders Forum. With 25 years of experience in tech leadership across SAP and TripAdvisor, Angie shares her expertise on building a personal board of directors - a network of 5-6 trusted advisors who can propel your career forward. Learn how to strategically select mentors and sponsors, the importance of seeking diverse perspectives and honest feedback, and why women need to prioritize career development. Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned leader, you'll gain practical insights on...2024-11-2137 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 16 :: Why it is good and important to mourn leaving a jobIn the 21st century, we rarely see what we saw people 40 years ago do. Work at one company for X amount of years and retire. Today, depending on our careers, we are lucky to work at a few different companies. And sometimes when we leave a company, we are sad to leave even though we know it's is right. In this episode, your hosts discuss something we've never spoken about before on The Saus, grieving the 'loss' of a job. Why you should do it, why it is crucial, and why take the time to mourn. We hope you...2024-11-0915 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 15 :: Diving into different career seasons throughout your careerIn this episode of The Saus, hosts Molly McKinstry and Liz Hajjar dive into the often-overlooked topic of career seasons. They explore the natural ebb and flow of professional life, from periods of intense hustle and growth to times of steady maintenance and even moments of bold reinvention.
Drawing from personal experiences and industry insights, Molly and Liz discuss how to recognize these seasons, adapt to them, and use them to your advantage. They offer valuable perspectives on balancing career ambitions with personal life, managing burnout, and the courage it takes to consider a complete career pivot.2024-10-2433 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 14 :: Be Fierce, Be Bold, Be Vulnerable - Career lessons from SVP of Sales, Wendy HarrisWendy Harris is intelligent and fierce and real. She gives the advice you want and need to hear. This is an episode you do not want to miss, Sausers. After a very successful career in Finance, Wendy moved into Tech as a Sales Leader. Wendy has worked for incredible brands and built incredible sales team.
This is an episode you will not want it to end. Enjoy, Sausers!
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Can networking feel awkward or maybe even a bit slimy? It is hard to make time for it because it is one. more. thing. Tune into this episode for why there is so much power in networking and tips on making it enjoyable. We hope this episode encourages you to reach out to people, attend events and see how networking can you help you walk away with gratitude. Enjoy,Sausers!
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HBR: https://hbr.org/2016/05/learn-to-love-networking2024-09-2621 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 12 :: 5 tips to regain, grow or keep your confidence in the workplaceSausers, in this week's episode learn practical strategies for building confidence in your professional life with hosts Liz and Molly. This episode explores Mel Robbins' refreshing take on confidence. Your hosts walk through 5 useful tips to enhance your confidence. Whether you're dealing with imposter syndrome, navigating career setbacks, or aiming to advance your professional growth, this episode provides actionable advice to help you become a more confident version of yourself. Join Liz and Molly to hear practical tips with examples that will help you take decisive steps towards your goals and embrace the challenges that foster genuine confidence. Enjoy...2024-09-1231 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 11 :: Tips on 'back to school' aka work after summerHi Sausers, we still have about 3 weeks left of summer, does it feel like summer is starting to end and it's back to pre-summer routines? Looking for motivation as you head into fall season? In this episode, your hosts, Liz and Molly discuss tips on back to work, life, all of it after summer. It's fun, light and good tips to keep motivation high heading into fall! Enjoy, Sausers!
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...2024-08-2923 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 10 :: [vault episode] Perfectionism - Help or hinder in your career [Guest: Ashley Carter]Join hosts Molly and Liz this week as they interview Ahsley Carter, founder and CEO of Go Beyond Perfect. Perfectionism, what a loaded topic. Many of us have been successful because of our perfectionism, but does it cause us to burn out? Does is increase anxiety? Do we feel we always have to strive to be 'perfect'? Ashley explores all of this with Molly and Liz and talks about how can you be a high performer without the stress of perfectionism. Enjoy, Sausers!2024-08-1534 minthe saus podcast[vault episode] S4 Ep 9 :: Steal with PrideHappy Summering, Sausers. Pulling one from the vault this week.
Remember in school when your neighbor would ask to copy your work and you said, 'no way'? What about in the workplace? This week your hosts Liz and Molly steal Jeff Su's LI post covering one of Google's values "Steal with Pride." In this episode, they cover how to share your work so you can get credit. How to ask a co-worker to share their work with you and how you can be sure to give them credit. And if a co-worker steals your...2024-08-0135 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 8 :: [Guest] AI Investor Diana Kimball Berlin from Matrix VCAI is the talk of everywhere these days. Meet an investor in it, Diana Kimball Berlin. While Diana is a Series A investor in AI, she also has a colorful career and so much to learn from. She is an avid reader and a swiftie. Tune in to this episode to learn how and where to dive into AI. How to go after what you want in your career. And which Taylor Swift album really is the best. Diana is a gem, you won't want to miss this episode!2024-07-1843 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 7 :: Mid-year InspoIt's July and we all know what that means. Yes, summer (for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere) but as the calendar ticks to July 1, we are halfway through 2024, wowza! In this episode, your hosts, instead of revisiting New Year resolutions, they talk through a little mid-year inspo. A good episode on a 4th of July car ride or a nice summer walk. Enjoy, Sausers!2024-07-0422 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 6 :: [vault episode] Growth v Fixed mindset - How to move forward with feedback & changesSausers, this week on The Saus is a vault episode from Season 3 Ep 3. Following last week's episode on having a flexible mind, Molly and Liz thought it would be perfect to revisit Growth v Fixed mindset episode. In this episode, your hosts discuss getting through hard things. We are often happy they are behind us, but we learn a lot during the process and are in a 'better position.' Dr Carol Dweck's research is referenced in this episode that outline what is a growth vs fixed mindset. Enjoy, Sausers!
Carol Dweck mindset chart...2024-06-1930 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 5 :: Adaptability and Flexible mindset, how it drives happiness in your personal and professional lifeHave you ever been in a work setting, came up with a solution you felt was the best and when the group gets together to vote on which of the solutions to move forward with, yours isn't selected. Do you feel disappointed? Do you feel anger? You feel that you were wronged, and possibly you want to quit. Many of us have been there.
In this episode, your hosts discuss adaptability and a flexible mindset. They define adaptability and explain why it can help drive happiness in your personal and professional life. As you listen to the...2024-06-0631 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 4 :: Interview Tips for Today's MarketDid you listen to the last episode of The Saus and realize I want to start looking for jobs. Today's job market is tougher than it was two years ago. On this week's episode, hosts Molly and Liz share tips on applying for jobs, interviewing for jobs and following up with interviews. They pull from their own experiences interviewing. Experiences interviewing candidates as well as what people around them have done. Great tips and empathy in this episode. Tune in!
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2024-05-2326 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 3 :: Feeling 'meh' at work? 7 questions to ask yourself if you should quitA few years back, many of our work environments were experiencing the Great Resignation. Now, more people are feeling the Great Stagnation. Possibly people are feeling unmotivated, stuck, not happy in their jobs and are trying to decide if they should leave.
In this episode your hosts talk about how work can have ups and downs, but there comes a time when it is time to start job searching or to reply to that recruiter in your inbox. This episode, Molly and Liz work through an HBR article that comes with 7 questions to ask yourself if it...2024-05-0925 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 2 :: Team building & Personality tests in the workforceHello Sausers! As we get into season 4 and start to come out of winter, are you, by chance, feeling a want for a pep in your step or spending some time with a team-building exercise? If you want to do a team-building exercise, you might be trying to decide between a pint in the pub vs personality tests. If you decide on personality tests with your team, which ones should you use? In this episode, Molly and Liz break down some of their favorite personality tests and what to expect from each of them. If you are a part...2024-04-2525 minthe saus podcastS4 Ep 1 :: Guest Russ Laraway - Formula on how to be a great managerThis episode is for you if you are leading people or have a manager! Russ Laraway is a former leader at Google and Twitter (leading teams up to 700). Russ went on to be the Chief People Officer at Qualtrics. After working, leading, and managing so many people, Russ found a simple (but not always easy) formula to being a manager of people.for Tune in to this episode to learn about Russ's leadership and manager journey, lessons he's learned and more about his book When They Win You Win.
Your hosts have discussed Russ...2024-04-1144 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 22: Season Finale, International Women's Day & InclusivitySausers! This is the final episode of Season 3. We celebrated Women's History Month and International Women's Day in March. Your hosts decided the last episode of the season would be around the theme of International Women's Day, inclusivity. In this episode, they refer to a BCG article that talks about how simple (but not always easy) it is to practice inclusivity with your team (as a leader or a team member), and we shout to Rent the Runway CEO! A season finale you won't want to miss! Enjoy, Sausers!2024-03-2824 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 21 :: [Guest] Conversation w Steph Jenkins on re-orgs & salary negotiationsSausers! Your hosts love a guest episode and are excited to have our former colleague and good friend, Steph Jenkins on the Saus. Steph is currently VP at PandaDoc leading their sales organization. Steph joins The Saus talking all about Organizational re-orgs. What works well and what doesn't - really good, eye opening conversation where you see how leaders work through change. Of course we do lightening round, but before we get to that, Steph shares with us pro negotiation tips. Thanks, Steph and enjoy, Sausers!2024-03-1437 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 20 :: Tips on How (and why) to Manage UpHappy Leap Day!
Sausers, have you had a manager you've worked with for many years, where everything gels, and you know how to communicate, and it's just easy? And suddenly, that manager shifts to a new role, and you have a new manager. How do you get to that 'easy' place you had with your previous manager? How do you make sure your manager knows how best to communicate with you and what you are working on. Your hosts define and discuss how to 'manage up' and why it is just so important. This conversation is led...2024-02-2929 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 19 :: Defining & Discussing Executive PresenceHave you ever heard someone say, "I am working on improving my executive presence," or you receive feedback to work on your "executive presence," and you think, ok, but what does that really mean? Or how do I break it down to know what to focus on? In this episode of The Saus, your hosts refer to an HBR article (see below) that defines executive presence into 3 buckets and what traits make up 'executive presence.' This conversation is fun, your hosts hope educational and/or enlightening (it was for them!). We hope you enjoy, Sausers!
2024-02-1522 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 18 :: Impact of Gossip in the WorkforceGossip in the workforce, so many of us do it, but why? What purpose does it serve? Tune in this week as your hosts look at why we gossip and how gossiping can affect the workplace. Is gossip always bad? They also discuss when you feel the need to gossip, what some alternatives to gossiping are, and, if you must do it, tips on what less harmful gossip could look like. This is a topic that can make a workplace where we all spend so much time toxic, yet hard to avoid. Tune in and share your take on...2024-02-0423 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep17 :: 2024 News and New'sAs we roll into 2024, we kick off the first episode with Business and Personal updates, tune in to hear more. And with the new year comes new year resolutions, or does it? Your hosts discuss what they are leaving in 2023 and what they are bringing or starting in 2024. We hope you Sausers use this episode to reflect and kick off 2024. Especially if it has been busy and you haven't had a moment to reflect on the new year ahead, take a walk, pop us on and feel the New Year. Thanks for listening, Sausers!
2024-01-1826 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 16 :: Business lessons from Woman of the YearAs we wind down this year and many of us prep for the holidays, your hosts reflect on recent lessons they have learned or reflected on from Podcasts, Social Media, life experiences etc.
For any Sauser, you know how much Liz & Mol love, admire, and respect Taylor Swift. As she was crowned Time's Woman of the Year, they took some key lessons from her.
You won't want to miss as your hosts weave business lessons from various outlets and how it all (of course!) ties back to Taylor Swift.
Sausers...2023-12-1425 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 15 :: [vault episode] Conversation w CRO Dini MehtaSausers, it is one from the vault this week. Taylor is relaunching 1989 with vault songs, so we felt we would follow suit! Tune in to learn how Dini grew her career to a CRO (Chief Revenue Officer) and her journey into sales. If you are feeling a need for a reminder to be your authentic self. To show up as you every day and to work hard and never forget to be you, this episode is for you! Enjoy, Sausers!2023-10-2645 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 14 :: Conversations with Jen Allen-KnuthJen Allen-Knuth is the queen of sales. The queen of authenticity and if you do not follow her on Linkedin, you are missing out! In this episode, we sitdown and we don't talk sales we talk about how to use one of her very favorite sales tips - constructive tension - in the workplace. Want to know what constructive tension is and how to use it to get your voice heard in meetings. We touch on mentorship, women in business, how she build a great community and we did slip in a couple sales questions. Jen is fun, brilliant...2023-10-1244 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 13 :: How to receive and react to tough feedback (from your direct manager)We often talk about giving tough feedback. There are tips, courses, rules to follow etc. But what about when you receive tough feedback. From your direct manager. This week on The Saus, your hosts talk about how It can be hard. Tough to process. Emotional. After you process, we talk about ways to work through it, react to it and ultimately grow from it. Good conversation, good tips and lots of realness. Tune in and enjoy!
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Tik Tok: @thesauspodcast2023-09-2827 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 12 :: Tips on Speaking up in big (or exec filled) meetingsThis week on The Saus your hosts give tips on speaking up in meetings. Spoiler alert, they most definitely think you should! Be bold and raise that hand, but they also know, it is not always easy to feel the courage or the confidence (or find the right time to share). Tune in as Molly & Liz give tips on finding courage, confidence and boldness to raise that hand and what to say and what not to say when speaking up in meetings. This episode isn't the most structured, but they promise great tips and of course a few laughs...2023-09-1434 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 11 :: Importance of Connections at WorkThis week's episode is all about connections at work. Now, we are not talking finding your best friend at work, more so the importance of connecting, enjoying and having mutual respect with your coworkers. Post Pandemic, 43% of workers in America are saying they do not feel a sense of connection with co-workers. You may read this and think I am now remote, my lifestyle has changed, I can't meet up with coworkers and I have my own social circle. Tune into this week, because your hosts, Molly & Liz talk about why connection and the feeling of connected at work...2023-08-3127 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 10 :: CEO Robert Hohman - Lessons learned while building GlassdoorSausers! Your hosts are enjoying a last summer break, so this week's episode will be one from The Saus Vault (you will notice the old intro and nov video this week). On this episode from Season 1 with Robert Hohman, the former CEO and now Chairman of Glassdoor Robert talks about leadership, making tough decisions, and building a company from the ground up - and shares lessons he learned along the way. Robert is honest, real, compassionate and fun! Molly and Liz have a lot of love, respect and admiration for Robert (if you cannot hear this throughout the podcast...2023-08-1743 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 9 Mid-Year Goal Check-in . . . with a forgiving twistWe are one month past mid-year of 2023, so what is better than a mid-year goal check-in? In this episode Molly and Liz talk about looking over your goals, giving yourself some grace while holding yourself to your goals. In line with your yearly goal check-in, your hosts touch on seasons of life and different times in your life call for different goals, different levels of ambition and talk about while it can be hard to accept ambition levels changing, it is normal and okay. And of course, we follow up on Liz's Morocco trip with @thirtywaves and the Taylor...2023-08-0331 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 8 Using Strong Language in Business EmailsHave you received an email at work and thought, "this email is concise and clear on the ask" how do I write more like this? Or maybe, you are good at writing direct and clear emails, and when you receive emails from some colleauges you want to give them tips to cut out words like sorry, just, very, and should. This week's episode of The Saus covers clear and bold language in emails and what words to cut that might sound passive or perhaps unassertive. Good news, this is a subject Molly is passionate about. You won't want to...2023-07-2030 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 7 How to minimize noise during PTO & Business TravelAs business travel picks up post-pandemic, and we are officially in summer, both mean time out of the office. So many times PTO (also referred to as Annual Leave) still means texts, Slacks, chats, and calls from colleagues. Business travel means you're working but preoccupied with meetings, conferences, and perhaps meals with clients. Tune into this week's episode with hosts Liz & Molly who share how they prepare and what expectations they set when going on PTO and/or traveling for business. Happy Summer, Sausers
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Don't want to...2023-07-0633 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 6 Business Meal Etiquette - Tips and Tricks for all types of business diningYou know when you're invited to a business lunch or dinner and you think that restaurant is fancy, what do I wear? What silverware do I use? Do I show up on time. Here on The Saus, your hosts, Liz & Molly have you covered. Molly starts the episode telling Liz and The Sausers about her personal trip Chicago, where they both spent a lot of time dining with customers and coworkers. On this episode, Liz & Molly will cover all topics when it comes to business dining such as about is fashionably late a good thing? Is being fashionable a...2023-06-2233 min
the saus podcastS3 Ep 5 Social Media and Comparing Ourselves to Others in the WorkplaceYou know that feeling. You open up Linkedin and see a former classmate or colleague being promoted and you are immediately happy for them and also begin to question your career. Your career path. Your career choices, should you too be promoted? Should you have that title? Many of us have been in that position and join your hosts Molly and Liz as they discuss similar feelings and tips on how to not let your mind race and remember we are are all running our own race.
Article referenced: https://www.forbes.com/sites...2023-06-0827 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 4 :: [Guest Danielle Peretore] Growing careers and Expanding families at the same timeThat is right Sausers, Danielle is a repeat guest and our first guest on Season 3. She is coming back to talk about her career growth all while expanding her family. When you first met Danielle, S1 Ep 18, as a Harvard Business School graduate herself, she helped us through the thought process of getting an MBA or not. As our first guest on Season 3, Danielle joins hosts Molly and Liz to talk about starting her family and growing her career. As many people are looking to start and grow a family and during that time they can often question or...2023-05-2539 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 3 :: Growth vs Fixed mindset - How to get through changes & feedback at workThis week on The Saus your hosts discuss Growth vs Fixed mindset. As Molly's son is growing his LAX career and Liz watched a handful of colleagus finish a marathon, this was a perfect topic for this week. You know when you look back on something and go, "That was tough, but I learned a lot" or "That was tough, but I'm glad I went through it." Those are often signs of a growth mindset. Often times when things get hard - inside and outside of work - we want or need to find a way to get through...2023-05-1130 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 2 :: Staying Calm at work while Feeling Pressure or StressorsDo you ever get an email at work that gets you heated? Do you often work with a co-worker that knows how to push your buttons? Every day we all deal with different stressors and pressures at work that gets us emotionally charged. Join us this week on The Saus Pod as we discuss those oh-so-common scenarios and how to handle them authentically and with calmness. As your hosts discuss this topic it is very much a learned trait for one and a mindset for another. Tune in and enjoy!2023-04-2726 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 2 :: Staying Calm at work while Feeling Pressure or StressorsDo you ever get an email at work that gets you heated? Do you often work with a co-worker that knows how to push your buttons? Every day we all deal with different stressors and pressures at work that gets us emotionally charged. Join us this week on The Saus Pod as we discuss those oh-so-common scenarios and how to handle them authentically and with calmness. As your hosts discuss this topic it is very much a learned trait for one and a mindset for another. Tune in and enjoy!2023-04-2726 minthe saus podcastS3 Ep 1 :: Vulnerability and Humility - Signs of Strong or Weak Leaders?Season 3 starts off with your hosts discussing traits that some of you may or may not see in your leaders - vulnerability and humility. Are they traits of strong leaders or weak leaders. Tune is as Liz and Molly discuss their take on the two traits. We hope you enjoy this episode and get excited for Season 3 at the Saus where your hosts strive to build a community and empower women everywhere. 2023-04-1330 minthe saus podcastS2 Ep 22 :: Season 2 Finale! Supporting Women in the Workforce with McKinsey Consulting and Lean In OrgIt is The Saus Season 2 finale and hosts Liz and Molly have a lot to touch on. Less women are getting promoted into leadership roles. More women are leaving the workforce. Women continue to face micro aggressions at work. Curious as to why these are happening- listen as Molly and Liz share McKinsey and Lean In Org's 8th Women in the Workforce report. It wouldn't be a finale without some talk of the boss, Taylor Swift. And tune in to find out all about Season 3. As Liz and Molly have had time to reflect they discuss their vision, direction...2023-03-3044 min
the saus podcastS2 Ep 21 :: Loneliness in Leadership why Leaders get lonely and how to cope with itAre you currently a leader? About to embark on your leadership journey? Currently a leader? Leadership brings a lot of stretching, learning, accountability, big decisions, and joy. With all of that can come times of loneliness. Join hosts, Liz and Molly as they talk about their experiences of loneliness in leadership and what they do now to cope with it. At the same time, loneliness can often be unavoidable as a leader, but Molly and Liz share some of their tips on coping with or avoiding too much loneliness in their time as leaders. Thank you for listening and...2023-03-1624 minthe saus podcastS2 Ep 20 :: WFH Burnout or Change of RoutineTune in this week as your hosts discuss their fully remote and/or hybrid working environment. 2023 may be year 4 for people to be fully remote, some starting fully remote, or some, like Molly have been fully remote for many years. If you spend at minimum one day a week working from home, this episode is for you. While you may love working from home you may need a new routine, a spruce up or some kind of change up. This week Molly and Liz talk about just that. Ways to get a better (or back to) a routine or...2023-03-0230 minthe saus podcastS2 Ep 19 :: Etiquette in the Workforce - How to's and Don't do'sDid any of you catch NYMag's etiquette list they released recently? Your hosts Molly and Liz loved it and felt that topic would be perfect for an episode. And that is exactly what they did. Etiquette can be so personal and so universal. Join the hosts of The Saus this week for some etiquette fun. Molly pulls her favorite etiquette rules from NYMag's post while Liz shares some of her personal favorite workplace etiquettes. Sausers, tune in and share if you agree, don't agree and share some of your own etiquettes with the community! This is a fun episode...2023-02-1630 minthe saus podcastS2 Ep 18: Key Tips on Avoiding BurnoutAs we start the new year, your hosts Molly and Liz wanted to share their thoughts on burnout in the workplace. Leaning on the always trustworthy HBR to cover the main causes of burnout and they conclude with what behaviors can help you avoid burnout. This episode stemmed from the hosts seeing different people in the public eye state that they needed a break, they needed a reset, they were no longer fulfilled with what they were doing. Being overworked or not being able to take a break is common, but ten years ago, it was rare to hear...2023-02-0231 min
the saus podcastS2 Ep 17 :: We're back! A twist on New Year's Resolutions that might be just what you needHello Sausers! Your hosts are back after some nice R&R and an in-person visit over the holidays. Tune in as Liz and Molly catch up from their holidays and discuss a new view on New Year's Resolutions. They are actually very curious how many of you fall in the same bucket of how to approach New Year's resolutions, be sure to DM them and let them know. Sausers, happy new year! Kick back and enjoy the first episode of 2023. From everyone at the Saus thank you for being here. 2023-01-1925 min
the saus podcastS2 Ep 16 :: The Importance of Mentors - 3 things we learned from our mentor, Alison HaddenThe final Saus episode of 2022 and an episode you will not want to miss. Tune in this week as your hosts, Liz & Molly, discuss the future of the Saus. What will the rest of the year look like? What will the rest of the season look like? This discussion then leads the two of them into talking about mentorship and one mentor, in particular, Alison Hadden. Liz and Molly met who they fondly refer to as, 'Hadden' at the one and only, Glassdoor. Hadden was almost like an older sister who believed in them, taught them how to sell...2022-12-0128 min
the saus podcastS2 Ep 15 :: Steal with Pride in the WorkplaceJoin hosts Molly and Liz as they take advice from (what they think) is Has anyone asked to steal your work in the workplace and you didn't know what to say? Have you ever had a co-worker give you their work and you want to share it with others but don't know how to ask them. Have your co-workers asked for your work and you didn't know how to share so that you would get credit? Have you ever successfully shared work and it saved you and your colleagues time? This week, Molly and Liz discuss what they think...2022-11-1735 min
the saus podcastS2 Ep 14 :: Perfectionism - Help or Hinder in your career [Conversations with Founder Ashley Carter]Join hosts Molly and Liz this week as they interview Ashley Carter, founder, and CEO of Go Beyond Perfect. Perfectionism, what a loaded topic. Many of us have been successful because of our perfectionism. But does it cause us to burn out? Does it increase anxiety? Are we able to live the life we feel we always have to strive to be 'perfect?' Ashley explores all of this with Molly and Liz and talks about how can you be a high performer without the stress of perfectionism. This week's conversation is good and we believe Sausers' will see...2022-11-0334 min
the saus podcastS2 Ep13 : The Opinion of Others - do they matter?Join the hosts Molly and Liz this week on The Saus as they discuss a quote Molly came across. The quote is "Only when you do not know yourself, the opinion of others people becomes more important." - Sadhguru. The hosts dive into what these means to them and talk through their experiences with other people's opinions and if they are impacted by them and if so, how. This week they also touch on Liz's 1 year mark at Highspot and Molly has her first quarter at Calendly under her belt. Tune in and Enjoy!2022-10-2033 min
the saus podcastS2 Ep 12 : [Conversations with MFT Jen Hershey] How We Get Thru mental healthJoin us this week as your co-hosts interview Jen Hershey, MFT and co-founder and CEO of How We Get Thru. As October is national depression and mental health screening month, Jen dives into anxiety, imposter syndrome, and how to work through both of those thoughts/feelings. Jen also talks about her app that is launching in March 2023. Tune in to the episode to hear all about the app helps us all Get Thru different questions/needs/support we have around Mental Health. Jen brings the knowledge, the fun, and a really good conversation. You will not want to miss...2022-10-0639 min
the saus podcastS2 Ep 11: Mol & Liz catch up. Some tears, some laughs and some lessons we've learnedJoin us this week as your hosts are well, you hosts! The previous 4 episodes have been filled with insightful, fun-loving guests. Because it has been some time since it was just Molly & Liz, the co-hosts used this time for a much needed life catch up. Tune in this week as they talk all things back to school, networking, burnout, FOMO, and what their biggest takeaways have been from each guests. Sit back, relax, laugh, shed a tear, and have some fun this week on The Saus. 2022-09-2241 min
the saus podcastS2 Ep 10 :: M.O.M. stands for Mothering One Mindfully when speaking to founder of School of Mom, therapist and yogi, Sarah HarmonJoin us this week as hosts Liz & Molly interview mindfulness, therapist, yogi mother who you feel is your best friend. Sarah has built her career as a therapist and has a deep love for mindfulness and being real about parenting. Sarah dives into how School of Mom came about, how to mother oneself mindfully and how to find space for yourself in our busy days. If you are not a mother, possibly you are a father or do not have children, you will get plenty from brilliant Sarah as she discusses the practice of mindfulness. 2022-09-0840 min
the saus podcastS2 Ep9 :: [Conversations with Cindy Zu] Learn how to build credit. How to budget. Which credit cards are best and how to become financially independentJoin us this week as hosts Liz & Molly meet with Financial expert, Cindy Zu. Cindy started her career off in finance, found her passion and started a side hustle Seattle Finance Collective to help young professionals begin their finance and investments journey. While Cindy joins The Saus your hosts pick her brain all about how much should you be saving? If you get a raise at work, how much more can you spend? Credit. Learn how to build credit and which credit card are the best (US audience focused) and how to best use the points. Cindy is a...2022-08-2543 min
the saus podcastS2 Ep 8 :: Conversations with Executive & CRO Dini Mehta - Executive Authenticity, Path to the C-Suite & her Secret SausJoin us this week on The Saus as hosts Molly & Liz have guest & tech executive, Dini Mehta. Dini is a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of technology company. Lattice and reports directly to the CEO. When you listen to this episode, you will feel like you've known Dini forever and that she is your friend with a lot of success, advice and good chat. Dini shares her views on authenticity, imposter syndrome, rules she lives by, and what her path to the c-suite looked like. When the hosts asked Dini what is next for Dini Mehta, she gives great advice...2022-08-1145 min
the saus podcastS2 Ep 7 :: Presentations anxiety-inducing or thrilling? Best Presentation Tips, Tricks & HacksJoin us this week on The Saus as hosts Molly & Liz share their best tips, tricks and hacks on presentations. After many years of having to present and sometimes choosing to present, your hosts have found ways to help with both preparation and nerves when giving presentations. And as we are in summer months both Molly and Liz talk about kicking off their summers. 2022-07-2832 min
the saus podcastS2 Ep 6 :: [interview w Karrie Larson] 15 Self Dates & Journey to Self LoveJoin us this week on the Saus Podcast with the first guest of the Season 2, Karrie Larson. Karrie comes on to share her journey to self love over the last year through 15 self-dates. After time to think during the pandemic, when it came time to what she thought was time, to find a partner, Karrie realized it was time to date herself, find deeper self love and deeper confidence. On today's episode, Karrie shares the journey with hosts Molly & Liz and shares with them what came from deeper self love. She got to be a part of the 2022's...2022-07-1440 min
the saus podcastS2 Episode 5 :: How to Show Up on Hard DaysJoin us this week on The Saus Podcast as Molly and Liz discuss how there are some heavy things on their minds. Not busy, hectic day to day things, but hard personal and world things on their mind. Because of this, they lean into this episode to discuss how to show up each day to work when things feel heavy. Molly and Liz give tips and tricks on how to find balance, give yourself space, and still be able to show up and perform at your job. Thank you for listening and enjoy!2022-06-3033 min
the saus podcastS2 Episode 4 :: What Makes a Great Leader?Join us this week and co-hosts Liz and Molly do not give tips, but instead share traits of their favorite leaders. Molly and Liz spend 20 minutes talking about what they believe are best traits in a leader. This episode is a bit different than some of their Business Tip episodes, but they believe The Sausers will really enjoy it. They ask that you DM or tag who is one of your most inspirational leaders on the Saus' Instagram! As you enjoy summertime feeling wherever you may be, we hope you enjoy this episode. 2022-06-1627 min
the saus podcastS2 Episode 3 :: New Job? Tips on How to Ramp QuicklyJoin us this week as Molly shares with us her next role and how she is closing out her sabbatical. As Liz and Molly have spent time discussing all parts of the Great Resignation - how to know it is your time, tips on interviewing, they spend this week talking about tips on how to ramp quickly. A few topics they touch on are how to know who is who, how to communicate with the broader org that you are there and when you start how much do you do? Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy!2022-06-0231 min
the saus podcastS2 Episode 2 :: The Best Interview TipsJoin us this week as Liz and Molly discuss top interview tips. As they have conducted a combined total of nearly 1,000 interviews between the two of them they share their view as interviewers. And as they both have been the interviewee recently, they share tips on how they prepped. As they are recording they realize the passion they have for this topic. Showing up as your authentic self is most important, but tune in for a few extra tips. Of course, they also touch on Tom Brady's big move back into the NFL, you can't miss their sports talk...2022-05-1940 min
the saus podcastSeason 2 :: Episode 1 Work / Life Balance tips (a spin on work / life balance)Join us this week for our first episode of season 2! Molly and Liz are thrilled to be starting a new season with all of you, Sausers. To kick off this season, they touch on work / life balance and how to achieve it. Spoiler alert, they talk about work/life balance and how they way it is talked about in society is hard to achieve (working 9-5 and shutting their computer off at 5 on the dot), but their goal is how to be present and set boundaries. Tune is as they talk about their excitement for Season 2 and how they...2022-05-0530 min
the saus podcastEpisode 28 :: The Great Resignation, or The Great Sabbatical - How to ask for and take a SabbaticalJoin us this week and we celebrate Molly's Birthday and talk about all things Sabbatical. As this period in time has been referred to as The Great Resignation, what if it isn't time to leave your job, but it is time for a break. Enter, Sabbatical. Tune in as Liz and Molly talk through Liz's sabbatical. They discuss how to ask for it, how much time to take, paying for a sabbatical, and returning back to work. Tune in and enjoy!2022-04-2141 min
the saus podcastEpisode 27 :: The Great Resignation, is it your time?Tune in this week to hear some big news at The Saus. To stay on theme Liz and Molly dive further into this time many are referring to as, "The Great Resignation." In this episode, the hosts dive into if you decide it is your time to leave (Episode 11 discusses when to know it may be your time to leave), what are best tips on how to navigate the interview process and find what opportunity is best for you and what you are looking for in your next career step. Tune in and enjoy!2022-04-0742 minthe saus podcastEpisode 26 :: [interview] DEI Part 2 - Getting ActiveJoin us this week as hosts, Molly & Liz welcome back DEI guru, Arash Almasi. Arash was previously on The Saus (episode 23) to start the discussion around DEI. On that episode, they spent a lot of time learning and discussing what is DEI. This week, Arash is back to give Molly, Liz, and The Sausers tips on how to get involved in DEI. The hosts and Arash have a great conversation that touches on how to get involved in both your personal and professional lives. Arash is always a delight and brings great energy and passion to such an important...2022-03-2435 min
the saus podcastEpisode 25 :: [interview w BYBI Beauty Founders] When your Side Hustle gets RealJoin us this week as Liz and Molly meet with the two female founders of BYBI Beauty. Their journey started out as colleagues at their corporate jobs in sales, together started a vegan beauty line, published a book, quit their jobs, and continued to build a venture-backed vegan, cruelty-free, carbon-negative beauty line. Dominka and Elsie are driven, determined and admirable women and they share their story from how it all started, what it was like to get funding and become moms as they build their empire. Molly and Liz couldn't think of two better women to have on the...2022-03-1050 minthe saus podcastEpisode 24 :: Getting real about Imposter SyndromeJoin us this week as hosts Molly & Liz dive into Imposter Syndrome. They each share when they have experienced it and how they have learned to deal with it (spoiler alert! they continue to work through it today). Imposter Syndrome is a hot topic and join as they jump into it. They also touch on one of their favorite businesswomen, Sara Blakely and updates in her life (no, she is not on the podcast yet). Tune and enjoy. 2022-02-2436 minthe saus podcastEpisode 23 :: [interview] DEI with Arash AlmasiJoin us this week as we have sales extraordinaire and passionate DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) leader, Arash Almasi. Arash helped lead DEI efforts at Glassdoor and joins the Saus to define DEI, what it means, and share what leading corporations are doing around DEI. This is a great episode to begin and continue our education around DEI. Thank you, Arash! Sausers, tune in and enjoy!2022-02-1051 minthe saus podcastEpisode 22 :: The Ease of '22Join us this week and Liz and Molly ease into '22 and have a fun, short episode chatting about their first few weeks of the new year. They touch on travel and what Liz misses most from the US while Molly talks about conserving energy. This is a fun one. A quick catch up, enjoy!2022-01-2721 minthe saus podcastEpisode 21 :: How to Handle Conflict in the WorkforceJoin us this week as hosts, Liz and Molly discuss a topic that has been a challenging skill to build throughout their years in their career. Over time they have improved, but it is still something they have to work through and build skills to handle conflict in the workforce. Tune in for tips and some of Molly's "life hacks" that have supported them getting through the different conflict in both professional and personal relationships. 2022-01-1335 minthe saus podcastEpisode 20 :: Fighting for your PeopleJoin us this week as Liz and Molly give perspective as people leaders fighting to promote their people. This is a great episode for people leaders and people who are looking to get promoted. They also have a reflection back on 2021 and what they are most thankful for. They hope this episode encourages you, Sausers, to take some time to reflect as well. They also discuss one of the best parts of skiing, we wonder if you agree, tune in to find out more.2021-12-3040 minthe saus podcastEpisode 19 :: New Year, New You?Join us this week as 2021 comes to a close. Do you take time to reflect at the end of each year? Do you set New Year's resolutions? Do you vision board? This week Molly and Liz share what they do and how they work through a year-end and step into a new year. They also of course touch on Lady Tay's rerecording of her Red album and Molly returning to The Saus (Sausalito, CA) for this first time in a few years and what it brought out for her. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!2021-12-1633 minthe saus podcastEpisode 18 :: [interview w HBS Grad danielle peretore] To MBA or to not MBA?Joining us this week as HBS MBA graduate, Danielle Peretore joins Molly & Liz in studio. Are you thinking about getting yours? Or wondering how it will help you in your career? For many of us, we ask ourselves should we for an MBA? And if I do, what is the application process like? The classes? What about the pressure? Will the cost be worth it? Danielle is here to tell us about her decision to go for her MBA and journey to graduation. This is educational and fun, enjoy!2021-12-0246 minthe saus podcastEpisode 17 :: Mistakes in the WorkplaceJoin us this week as hosts Molly and Liz discuss family vacations with a family of 6 and true crime obsession. Molly and Liz spend time diving into the power of admitting mistakes and showing vulnerability in the workplace. They discuss it from the lense as a leader as well as an individual contributor. Tune in and enjoy!2021-11-1829 minthe saus podcastEpisode 16 :: [interview] Conversations with Former CEO Robert HohmanJoin us this week as we host our very first guest, Robert Hohman. Robert was CEO of Glassdoor for over 10 years and is now Chairman of Glassdoor. In this interview, Robert discusses his path to leadership, lessons he has learned as CEO, and how he finds balance in it all. Liz and Molly both say how much fun they had during this interview as well as how much they learned while speaking with Robert. Tune in and enjoy. 2021-11-0443 min
the saus podcastEpisode 15 :: Audience Name + MGMT Tips 101THE ANSWER IS HERE! Join us on this week's episode that is short, sweet and fun! After weeks of The Saus' audience coming up with naming options for the group and voting for their favorite name, the answer is HERE! Tune in to learn what the wonderful, supportive community of the Saus Podcast will be called. Molly and Liz also cover some of their favorite Management 101 tips. Thank you for tuning in. 2021-10-1426 min
the saus podcastEpisode 14 :: [Roundtable] Why Do We Hold Ourselves Back?Join us on this week's episode as we change up the format. Instead of addressing a topic that Liz and Molly have tips to share, they discuss a topic that they want to bring attention and conversation to. Both hosts are curious about your thoughts on the topic as well as the format of this episode. Molly and Liz would also like to name all of you (The Saus Audience) and we need your help. Please tune in, get the creative juices flowing and let them know what the audience should be called!2021-09-3039 min
the saus podcastEpisode 13 :: Parental Leave Part 3 - The Return to workJoin us on this week's episode of the Saus Podcast as Molly gives us great tips on returning from parental leave happy and successful. Even if you are not planning to take a Mat Leave or Pat Leave, the ladies promise, there are some really great tips in here. Liz also spends time touching on the outcome of her London Summer Garden Party Soiree. And as summer comes to an end, we remind all of you to indulge a bit, and might even make a new tagline out of it, tune in to hear it! Thank you for listening. 2021-09-1642 min
the saus podcastEpisode 12 :: Parental Leave Part 2Join us this week as the one and only Molly McKinstry shares some of her tips and tricks to help prep for Mat Leave and how she successfully would return from Mat Leave (hint managing expectations and setting boundaries). Your hosts also touch on Garden Parties London style and enjoy the final days of summer. We hope you tune in and are able to take a few bit and bobs from the episode. 2021-09-0238 minthe saus podcastEpisode 11: Signs it might be time to look for a new jobJoin us on this week's episode as Molly and Liz fill all of you in on big changes in one of their lives. They also touch on when it maybe time to start thinking about looking for a new job and back to school with the McKinstry crew. Listen in as both Molly and Liz share their perspectives on time to look for another job as well as back to school prep. 2021-08-1944 minthe saus podcastEpisode 10 :: Parental Leave Part 1Join us on this week's episode to hear hosts Molly and Liz discuss their thoughts on the Summer Olympics and Mat leave / Parental leave. They discuss the physical, mental and emotional strength of an Olympian (or what they could imagine it would be like) and discuss the mental, emotional and physical experience of Mat/Pat leave or seeking Mat/Pat leave. Molly opens up about one particular experience returning to work after Mat leave that we think is more common than we all think.2021-08-0644 minthe saus podcastEpisode 9 :: Not Getting a Promotion - is it always a bad thing?Join us on this week's episode to hear hosts, Molly and Liz discuss regret (do we have it?), missing out on a promotion (is it a bad thing?) and they touch on Liz's move to a new flat in London and Molly goes to Miami (who is the traveler now?). 2021-07-2240 minthe saus podcastEpisode 8 :: Wimbledon OOO and Travel with ChildrenJoin us on this week's episode to hear hosts, Molly and Liz, discuss the sometimes urgent need for an Out of Office when a real-life Wimbledon experience comes calling. Listen in as Molly and Liz reflect back on 10 years of their career and take a look at what they have learned and moving forward how they would do something different such as business travel with small children and being passed up for a promotion.2021-07-0830 minthe saus podcastEpisode 7 :: Tips on working remoteJoin us on this week's episode where Molly and Liz discuss their dream guests' worlds colliding. A touch on what's to come with Lady Tay and round out the back half of the episode with best practices and tips on working from home, building a brand remote and non-negotiables when in a remote environment. 2021-06-2449 minthe saus podcastEpisode 6 :: Enneagrams & Personalities in the workforceJoin us on this week's episode as you learn all about personalities in the workforce. As Molly and Liz recently took Enneagram tests, it brought them back to how they first met and just how different their personalities are. While different, they have been a big support to one another the last 10 years. Listen to them discuss how they lean into their strengths and constantly try and improve their weaknesses. 2021-06-1743 minthe saus podcastEpisode 5 :: 10 Year Journey!Join us on this week's episode as you learn about Liz and Molly's 10 year career journey together at Glassdoor and the recent changes they have both had in their career. In this episode they both explore and touch on lessons they have individually learned over the last 10 years, what has helped them grow their careers and what challenges they have faced. 2021-06-1043 minthe saus podcastEpisode 4 :: Hello Liz!Join us on this week's episode to learn more about co-host, Liz Hajjar. Liz grew up in the beautiful corner of PNW, headed to The OC for college, and studied abroad in Salamanca, Spain. Tune in this week to learn about the decisions that drove her to live and explore in these new places and how believing in herself is what helped make it happen. 2021-06-0333 minthe saus podcastEpisode 3 :: Meet Molly!This Jersey Girl has spent time throughout all of the US. She lived in the South East, the great state of CO and on the West Coast. Tune in to learn what each of these locations means to Molly and how she made her way to San Francisco and accepted the job at Glassdoor. This week, learn more about our one and only Molly McKinstry2021-05-2733 min
the saus podcastEpisode 2 :: Solo Travel and Email EtiquetteJoin us this week as Molly and Liz share their perspectives and tips on Solo travel as well as the power of a strong email subject line. You also will hear who Molly's 3rd dream guest is! Thank you for listening.2021-05-2049 minthe saus podcastWelcome to The Saus Episode 1welcome to our first episode of The Saus podcast. Listen to understand what it is all about, why we are doing this podcast and who our dream guests are. thank you for tuning in.2021-05-1230 min