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Bossed UpWhat Our 2025 Community Survey Reveals About Women, Work, and BurnoutWhat’s your biggest work challenge right now? If burnout, job security, or work/life balance are in your top three, you’re definitely not alone. The results of my recent Bossed Up Community Survey are in, and wow; I got so many impactful,thoughtful—and concerning—responses from all of you!Your experiences match up with the wider trends impacting women in the workplace that we’ve been hearing more and more about lately. This episode breaks down some of the biggest things you’re going through with work and how this data will play into the future o...
2025-09-3019 min
Bossed UpHow to Move Past Taking Things Personally at WorkHow do you deal with a mistake or criticism at work? If you find yourself starting to spiral into anxiety, overthinking everything you’ve ever done that might have caused the current situation, you’re far from alone. We’re all human, and, unfortunately, that means when we screw up or receive less than glowing feedback at work, we have a tendency to take it personally. In this episode, I explore how we can move away from shame in these situations and shore up our self-worth so that we can resiliently and proactively deal with our mistakes in ways...
2024-12-1712 min
Bossed UpDo I need to work for free to get ahead?"What should I do if everything that advances my career requires me to perform labor for free?"Join Emilie in breaking down this listener career conundrum and learn what to consider when weighing the cost of working for free.Related links:Connect with Emilie on LinkedIn Episode 43: Thank You MattersWSJ: Women, Work, and 'The Girl Scout Tax'Forbes on increasing number of companies compensating ERG leadersEp 301: How to Say 'No' and Stop OvercommittingEp 373: Set Strong Boundaries and Stop People-PleasingBossed Up's Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's LinkedIn Group
2023-04-2524 minBossed Up3 Ways to Balance Your Career with LoveIn today’s episode, Emilie shares her top tips (and frank thoughts) on how to navigate being an ambitious woman in love. Related Links:Read corresponding blog post Grab a copy of Emilie’s book: Bossed Up Too Ambitious study: Why Successful Women Have Harder MarriagesToo Ambitious 2020 report: Why Millennial Marriages Haven’t Become More Equal2019 ScienceDaily studyJournal of Personality and Social Psychology Study: Gender Differences in Implicit Self-Esteem Following a Romantic Partner’s Success or FailureJoin our Linkedin groupGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicem...
2023-02-1413 minBossed UpA Simple Yet Effective Way to Beat BurnoutIn today’s episode, Emilie shares how you can set yourself up for sustainable success by taking a more proactive approach to using your PTO this year. Related Links:Us Travel Association: Time Off and Usage studyEp 274: How to Balance Your Life to Avoid BurnoutEp 365: How to Avoid Burnout and Create a Sustainable Work-Life Balance Ep 384: How to Create Purposeful Goals to Avoid BurnoutSnag your favorite 2023 LifeTracker PlannerGrab a copy of Emilie’s book: Bossed UpJoin our Linkedin groupTake our listener survey Got a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and lea...
2023-01-1708 minBossed UpHow to Start the New Year with IntentionAre you ready to move forward with intention this year?In this first episode of the new year, Emilie dives into the difference between goal-setting and intention-setting, and shares her top tips on how you can make 2023 more about the journey than the destination.Related Links:Read the corresponding blog post hereEp 380: How to Reflect on Your Year Through the Power of StoryEp 112: How to Cultivate Your Community of CourageEp 171: How a Paper Planner Can Help You Achieve Your GoalsGet your 2023 LifeTracker Planner nowGrab a copy of Emilie’s book: Bossed UpConnect with us in...
2023-01-0314 minBossed UpHow to Become a Financial Feminist and Advocate for Your WorthIn today’s episode, Emilie chats with Tori Dunlap, author of the brand-new book, Financial Feminist and host of the Her First 100k podcast, all about how you can negotiate your salary while “lifting as you climb,” too.Related Links:Learn more about Tori at HerFirst100k.com Grab a copy of Tori’s book: Financial Feminist Grab a copy of Emilie’s book: Bossed UpDownload our FREE comprehensive negotiation guide Enroll in HIRED, our job search accelerator Ep 12: Know Your WorthEp 110: Negotiating Past Equal Pay DayEp 146: Step-by-Step Negotiation PrepEp 188: Can I Ask For More?Ep 284: The Politics o...
2022-12-2736 minBossed UpHow to Evaluate a Company's Culture Before Accepting a Job OfferIn today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Andrew Seaman, Managing Editor for Jobs & Career Development at LinkedIn News and host of Get Hired, to talk through how to evaluate a company’s culture during the interview process and make your best possible next career move.Related Links:Learn more about Andrew Seaman Ep 20: Surviving a Toxic Workplace Ep 147: Toxic Workplace Warning SignsEp 292: How to Leave a Toxic Workplace BehindRe-Entering the Workforce: A How-to Guide for Women | Linkedin Career Talk with Emilie & AndrewHIRED: our job search accelerator Explore all our job search resourcesJoin the Courage Community Follow us on Linke...
2022-12-0631 minBossed Up4 Best Practices to Navigate Layoff Anxiety & UncertaintyIn today’s episode, Emilie shares how to navigate the psychological and emotional impact that arises with layoffs.Related Links:Corresponding blog postEp 39: How to Organize Your NetworkingEp 68: I Got Fired - Help!Ep 141: How to Tap Your Network and Ask For HelpEp 175: When Your Job Search Makes You Feel Like a BurdenEp 204: Managing Anxiety on the Job SearchAPA’s Stress Study: Stress in America: Money, Inflation, War Pile on to Nation Stuck in COVID-19 Survival ModeGrab a copy of Emilie’s Book: Bossed UpGrab a copy of Herminia Ibarra’s book: Working IdentityJoin the Courage Communit...
2022-11-2916 minBossed UpWhat All Women Can Learn From Women of Color in LeadershipIn today’s episode, Emilie welcomes author and corporate inclusion visionary, Deepa Purushothaman, to discuss her recent book, The First, the Few, the Only: How Women of Color can Redefine Power in Corporate America. Listen in to hear how we can reshape our relationship to power as women, and learn from women of color who advocate for career progress and systemic change.Related Links:Learn more about DeepaDeepa’s book: The First, the Few, the Only: How Women of Color can Redefine Power in Corporate AmericaEmilie’s book: Bossed UpLean In x McKinsey 2022 Report: The State of Wom...
2022-11-2232 minBossed UpSet Strong Boundaries, Step into Your Power, & Stop People-PleasingIn today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Allison KT, a boundaries & mindset coach for people-pleasers and the founder of Poppy Lead, to talk through how to establish better boundaries, live a more authentic life, and quit people-pleasing for good.Related Links:Learn more about Allison here Enroll in Speak Up for 2023Ep 128: Setting Boundaries at Work Ep 246: Lessons from Improv to Own Your Voice and Speak Up at WorkEp 299: How to be More OutspokenEp 301: How to Say “No” and Stop Over-Committing Grab a copy of Emilie’s book, Bossed UpJoin our Courage CommunityFollow us on LinkedinGot a career...
2022-10-2538 minBossed UpThe Pros and Cons of Quiet Quitting and What it Means for Your CareerWhy is “quiet quitting” the best move for you? In today’s episode, Emilie talks about the pros and cons of quiet quitting” depending on your current career stage, goals, and audience. Related Links:Check out today’s blog post here Gallup’s latest engagement surveyLevel Up, our leadership acceleratorHIRED, our job search acceleratorSee Emilie’s feature in Business InsiderGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...
2022-09-2021 minBossed UpHow to Deal with Difficult Coworkers and Build Interpersonal ResilienceIn today's episode, Emilie welcomes back Amy Gallo, author of the new book: Getting Along and co-host of HBR's Women at Work podcast, to discuss how women can overcome microaggressions at work and build interpersonal resilience when dealing with difficult people. Related Links:Learn more about AmyGrab a copy of Amy’s new book: Getting AlongEp 264: The Benefits of Conflict in the Workplace, with Amy Gallo Grab a copy of Emilie’s book, Bossed UpLevel Up, our leadership accelerator HIRED, our job search accelerator Broadcasting Happiness by Michelle Gielan Join the Bossed Up Courage Community HBR’s Women at W...
2022-09-1341 minBossed UpHow Successful Part-Time Work Allows you to Take Control of your CareerIn today’s episode, Emilie invites Charise Naifeh, Founder of Happy Law Mom and host of The Happy Lawyer podcast, to chat all about the benefits of working part-time and how to create a sustainable work arrangement that works for you.Related Links:Learn more about ChariseGrab a copy of Emilie’s book, Bossed UpEp 363 How to Avoid Burnout and Create a Sustainable Work-life Balance Ep 136: Is Job-Sharing the Secret to True Work-Life Balance?Catch Emilie’s interview on the Finding Brave podcast: Developing your Bossed-Up Identity and Losing the Martyrdom Learn more about HIRED, our 3-month j...
2022-09-0639 minBossed UpHow to Break Through the Barriers as a Woman in LeadershipAs women rise in the ranks in male-dominated industries, does it get easier as a woman leader? In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Melanie Ho, author of Beyond Leaning In: Gender Equity and What Organizations are Up Against, to talk about the obstacles women continue to face as they climb higher into leadership roles at work, and the strategies to use to overcome them.Related links: Learn more about MelanieGrab a copy of Beyond Leaning In: Gender Equity and What Organizations are Up AgainstGrab a copy of Emilie’s book, Bossed UpEngagement Gap Comic by Mel...
2022-08-2340 minBossed UpHow to Avoid Burnout and Create a Sustainable Work-Life BalanceIn today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Bossed Up’s Programs Manager, Irene Ziemba, to chat all about her experience navigating work stress and the latest research on combating burnout. Related Links:Ep 58: Work-life Balance When you’re the BossEp 274: How to Balance your Life to Avoid Burnout Ep 108: Doing Well While Doing Good Ep 342: How to Leverage the Power of Pressure for Your Growth and DevelopmentMindfulness & Wellbeing: Creating Balance in our Lives WorkshopTake the Gallup CliftonStrengths AssessmentLearn more about Level Up, our leadership development acceleratorGrab a copy of Emilie’s book, Bossed UpJoin the Courage Community on Facebook...
2022-08-1637 minBossed UpIs Mentorship in Remote Workplaces More Equitable and Accessible?In today’s episode, Emilie dives deep into a conversation with Janice Omadeke, Founder and CEO of The Mentor Method, to share practical strategies to leverage your mentors - even in a hybrid work environment - to accelerate your career. Related Links:Learn more about The Mentor Method Harvard Business Review: The Secret to Great MentorshipThe Bossed Up Book by Emilie AriesEp 03: How to Get a Male MentorCheck out Emilie’s Linkedin course: How to Be a Good Mentee and MentorJoin the Courage Community on Facebook Join our LinkedIn GroupGot a career conundrum you want us...
2022-08-0938 minBossed UpHow to Activate Your Allies and Close the Gender Leadership GapWhat role should men play in the quest for gender equality at work? In today’s episode, Emilie speaks with David Smith, an associate professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and co-author of Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace, all about the impact true allyship has on achieving gender equity at work.Related Links:Learn more about David’s work here Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace Enroll in Level Up, our leadership accelerator Iris Bonet: What Works: Gender Eq...
2022-07-2638 minBossed Up3 Best Practices to Make Your Voice Heard at WorkDo you have a tendency to shy away from speaking up? Or maybe you’ve been silenced by a toxic workplace?In today’s episode, Emilie shares three best practices to regain your confidence and make your voice heard at work to become your own biggest champion.Related Links:Learn more at the corresponding blog post Deborah Cihonski: The Experience of Loss of Voice in Adolescent Girls: An Existential-Phenomenological Study[NYTimes] It’s Not Just You: In Online Meetings, Many Women Can’t Get a Word InEp 218: Managing your Inner CriticEp 342: How to Leverage the Power of...
2022-07-1918 minBossed UpHow Emotional Regulation Influences the Way We Show Up as a LeaderIn today’s episode, Emilie chats with Rachel Bailey, a parenting & human behavior consultant and host of Your Parenting Long Game podcast, about effectively regulating your emotions - both as a parent and as a leader at work. Related Links:Learn more about Rachel’s work here Listen to Your Parenting Long Game podcastEp 346: How to Advocate for a Better Work-Life Balance as a Working Parent with Emily OsterEp 323: How to Lead with Emotional IntelligenceEp 223: What Emotional Intelligence Means and Why Leaders Need It Now More than EverEnroll in Level Up, our leadership acceleratorJoin the Courage Commun...
2022-07-1235 minBossed UpHow to Think like a Leader Rather Than a ManagerIn today’s episode, Emilie shares the fundamental differences between having a manager mindset and a leader mindset, and 3 subtle shifts to get noticed as a rising leader at work.Corresponding blog post hereResearch paper by Alan Benson, Danielle Li, and Kelly Shue: “Potential” and the Gender Promotion GapAn interview with scholar Herminia Ibarra on women & leadership visionLevel Up, a leadership acceleratorLearn more about Bossed Up for teamsJoin the Courage Community on FacebookGot a boss move to share? Schedule a call to chat with EmilieGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Leave...
2022-06-2817 minBossed UpHow Managers Can Use Astrology as a Tool to Understand Team DynamicsIn today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Katie Sloan, an HR professional, Evolutionary Astrologer, and host of the podcast Let's Get Real Astrology, to chat all about modern astrology and how managers can use it to learn more about their team to foster more connection, understanding, and empathy.Learn more about Katie’s work hereListen to Let’s Get Real AstrologyFind out your DiSC Profile What's your Myers-Briggs typeLearn more about your Human DesignTake the Enneagram Test2005 Gallup Research on Astrology2017 Pew Research on Religion Check out our FREE Negotiation GuideLearn more about Level Up, our leadership acceleratorJoin the Courage...
2022-06-2141 minBossed UpHow to Get More Women into Leadership at WorkAre there enough women in leadership at your workplace?The gender leadership gap is alive and well in 2022. On today’s episode, Emilie shares research-backed strategies for getting more women into leadership.Related Links:See today’s blog post hereMcKinsey & Company x Lean In 2020 Report: Women in the WorkplaceLearn how Bossed Up can help your workplaceLevel Up, our 6-month leadership acceleratorBossed Up: A Grown Woman's Guide to Getting your Sh*t TogetherHBR: Why Women Don't Apply for Jobs Unless They're 100% QualifiedHBR: Women Rising: The Unseen BarriersMcKinsey & Company: Leadership roles remain out of reach for many...
2022-06-1415 minBossed UpWhy do toxic people always get promoted?In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Tessa West, an Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University and author of Jerks at Work, a new book about how to navigate the day-to-day realities of working with toxic colleagues. Related Links:Learn more about TessaGrab a copy of Jerks at WorkEnroll in Level Up, our leadership acceleratorEp 31: Giving Effective FeedbackEp 206: How to be the Best People ManagerEp 268: How to Lead with Emotional IntelligenceEp 343: Got a Bad Boss? How to Manage Up EffectivelyEp 147: Toxic Workplace Warning SignsEp 292: How to Leave a Toxic Workplace BehindDownload our FREE Job Sea...
2022-06-0743 minBossed UpThe Bossed Up Podcast is BackOn today’s episode, Emilie, the CEO & Founder of Bossed Up, hops back on the mic to share why her maternity leave turned out to be nothing like she'd imagined, what you can expect from her & the podcast moving forward, and the exciting (and overwhelming) growth we've been experiencing as we welcomed Ana, our newest team member. Related Links:Check out the corresponding blog post hereBossed Up’s Resources and ProgramsThe Bossed Up PodcastLEVEL UP: a leadership acceleratorBossed Up for TeamsJoin our team:Programs Coordinator | Full Time, Denver-basedCareer Support Specialist | Part Time, RemoteConnect with Bossed Up on Ins...
2022-05-1020 minBossed UpEmilie’s Maternity Leave and What That Means for Bossed UpOn today’s episode, Emilie, the CEO & Founder of Bossed Up, discusses her maternity leave plans and why she feels so strongly that every expectant parent should be entitled to adequate leave. She also gets real about how she’s preparing the business for her absence and what that means for this very podcast!Related Links:Check out the corresponding blog post hereEp 346 | How to Advocate for a Better Work-Life Balance as a Working Parent with Emily Oster Ep 332 | 5 Things to Keep in Mind When Financially Preparing for a BabyBossed Up’s Resources and ProgramsThe Bossed Up Podc...
2021-09-1422 minBossed UpHow to Create Better Work-Life Balance as a New ParentIn today’s episode - inspired by a listener-submitted conundrum, Emilie continues our series all about the intersection of motherhood and career to break down the “ideal worker myth” and provide insight on how working mothers can adjust their expectations to create a more sustainable balance between work and life to “have it all.” Related Links:Learn more in the corresponding blog postDownload our FREE Negotiation GuideBurnout | By the Book seriesGet your copy of Emilie’s book, Bossed UpOverwhelmed by Bridgid SchulteThe Atlantic | The Work that Makes Work PossibleEp 311: How to Talk About Marital Status, Parental Status, and P...
2021-05-2027 minBossed UpHow to Be an Inclusive Leader | Best of Bossed UpIn today’s episode, we revisit Emilie's chat with Jennifer Brown, an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, diversity and inclusion consultant, and author, all about how to practice inclusive leadership - including and especially during these uncertain times.Related Links:Learn more about Jennifer Brown hereInclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace & The Will To Change by Jennifer BrownHow to Be an Inclusive Leader by Jennifer BrownCheck out Peter Block's book, Flawless ConsultingLEVEL UP: Bossed Up's Leadership AcceleratorJoin our June cohort of HIRED: A Job Search AcceleratorDownload our FREE resource The Ultimate Job Search Guide for the Modern WomanJoin Bossed Up...
2021-04-2735 minBossed UpMicroaggressions at Work, Active Allyship, and Black Women’s AmbitionsToday on the podcast, Emilie sides down with Minda Harts, author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table, to talk about dismantling microaggressions, practicing active allyship, and how more women of color can advocate for themselves in a world that wasn’t built for them. Related Links:Learn more about Minda Harts hereGet a copy of:The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table by Minda HartBossed Up: A Grown Woman's Guide to Getting Your Sh*t Together by...
2021-02-0233 minBossed UpHow to Maximize Your Time to Get Things DoneIn today's episode, Emilie is joined by David Allen, the world's leading expert in personal and organizational productivity, author of multiple international bestselling books, and engineer behind GTD, to discuss his popular 5 step process to maximize our time and space to get the most of ourselves and our lifestyleRelated Links:Learn more about David Allen's Getting Things Done MethodGrab a copy of Getting Things DoneGet your LifeTracker Planner todayGot a career conundrum you want Emilie to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). H...
2021-01-1949 minBossed UpHow to Make Job Search Progress in Times of UncertaintyOn today’s episode, Emilie chats with CEO and Founder of Byrd Career Consulting, Latesha Byrd, on how to keep your job search moving forward in these wild and uncertain times. Related Links:Enroll in Emilie’s Live Negotiation WorkshopDownload our FREE Job Search GuideGrab Your 2021 LifeTracker PlannerLearn more about Latesha Byrd’s work hereCheck out the Career Chasers MembershipJoin Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2020-11-1737 minBossed UpHow to Leverage LinkedIn to Land a JobIn today’s episode, Emilie chats with Justin Nguyen, founder of GetChoGrindUp and host of the Declassified College podcast, all about how recent college graduates and new job seekers can best navigate their online connections to land their next job.Learn more about Justin's work hereCheck out HIRED: our job search acceleratorDownload our FREE resource: The Ultimate Job Search Guide for the Modern WomanThis episode was brought to you by Green Chef.Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677)....
2020-08-1834 minBossed UpHow to Pull Up for Communities of ColorIn today’s episode, Emilie sits down with Emi Kamemoto and David Moriya, Los Angeles-based activists co-founders of Strong Asian Lead, to chat all about Asian-American activism for the Black Lives Matter movement.In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with Emi Kamemoto and David Moriya, Los Angeles-based activists co-founders of Strong Asian Lead, to chat all about Asian-American activism for the Black Lives Matter movement. Learn more about Strong Asian Lead hereCheck out David’s work at Rogue Photo hereEp 137: How to Get Locally Involved in ActivismEp 167: How to Call People In (Or Out) at WorkGra...
2020-08-1146 minBossed UpHow to Be a Powerful Public SpeakerIn today’s episode Emilie chats with Barbara Tannenbaum, PhD, president of Dynamic Communications and distinguished senior lecturer at Brown University, about how to take up space, make your voice heard, and become a more powerful public speaker.Related Links:Learn more about Barbara hereEp 01: To Lead or Be Liked?Grab a copy of The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance: What Women Should KnowLearn more about the Barbara Lee FoundationGrab The Definitive Guide to Negotiating as a WomanGrab your 2021 LifeTracker PlannerGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the po...
2020-08-0439 minBossed UpCan We Work From Home Forever?In today’s episode, Emilie chats with legal expert and Bossed Up trainer team member Paula Brantner all about a work-from-home pandemic epiphany inspired by Bossed Up community member Brittany: how do you advocate for the flexibility of working remotely forever?Related Links:Learn more about Paula's work hereEp 80: What To Do When The Boss Hits On YouThe Definitive Guide to Negotiating as a WomanLearn more about our new program, SPEAK UPCheck out HIRED: our job search acceleratorJoin the Bossed Up Courage CommunityGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Ca...
2020-07-2834 minBossed UpLessons from Improv to Own Your Voice and Speak Up at WorkIn today’s episode Emilie chats with communications consultant and TEDx speaker coach Stephanie Schreiber about how to use your voice to powerfully deliver your message - like a boss! Related Links:Learn more about Stephanie's work hereLearn more about our new program, SPEAK UPEp 163: Understanding the Stress CycleCheck out HIRED: our job search acceleratorJoin the Bossed Up Courage CommunityGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...
2020-07-2130 minBossed UpHow to Plan and Run a Team RetreatIn today's episode, Emilie shares 4 key strategies for leaders to mindfully implement to have an effective and engaging strategic planning team retreat.Related Links:Read the corresponding blog post hereCheck out AirBnb for comfortable accommodationsSend your team a Cocktail CourierJoin the Level Up: Bossed Up's Leadership Accelerator waitlist Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...
2020-07-1619 minBossed UpTalking About Mental Health at Work1 in 3 Americans struggle with mental health, and research suggests that the majority of those folks are women. Today we're revisiting a very important topic as the world we're living is has shifted and many of us are feeling the overwhelm of stress during this time of uncertainty. In this episode, Emilie is joined by Dr. Monica O’Neal to break down a listener question about when it makes sense to talk about mental health at work – and how.Related links:Learn more about Dr. Monica O’Neal’s work hereEp 2: When is it time to quit?O...
2020-07-1441 minBossed UpHow Do I Approach My Boss About COVID19 Health and Safety Concerns?In today’s podcast, Emilie breaks down what you need to know about your rights if you’re heading back into the office during this global pandemic.Related Links:Check out the corresponding blog post hereEp 56: Talking About Mental Health at WorkWSJ: Going Back to Work: Tips on What Your Boss Can—and Can’t—Make You DoTIME Magazine: Scared to Return to Work Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic? These Federal Laws Could Grant You Some ProtectionsWorkers' Rights: What Your Boss Can and Can't Do During the PandemicGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on t...
2020-07-0920 minBossed UpWhat College Sports Has to Do With Equity & DiversityIn today’s episode Emilie chats with Sheridan Blanford, Director of Inclusion and Engagement at the University of Wisconsin’s Intercollegiate Athletics Program, to better understand how college sports fit into our broader narrative about race, gender, and inclusion, and equity.Related Links:Learn more about Sheridan's work at Incompass ExcellenceGirls of Color and Title IX: An Unfulfilled Promise panelJoin the Bossed Up Courage CommunityGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...
2020-07-0748 minBossed UpSustaining Motivation in a PandemicWe’re halfway through 2020 and just like any halfway point, you may be feeling a lack of motivation. In today’s episode, Emilie shares 5 tips on how we can collectively stay resilient and end this year strong, even in the face of uncertainty.Related Links:Grab the digital copy of the 2020 LifeTrackerNYTimes: How to Maintain Motivation in a PandemicEp 130 | How to Boost Your Everyday WellbeingEp 189 | Why Resolutions Fail and How to Set Yourself Up For Success Why Is Motivation So Hard to Sustain?Schedule a career coaching session with Emilie hereJoin the Bossed Up Courage CommunityGot...
2020-07-0218 minBossed UpEmbracing the Art of Fearless Self-PromotionIn today’s episode Emilie chats with author Meredith Fineman all about her new book, Brag Better. She shares how to speak up on behalf of your accomplishments to elevate your personal brand - and why it’s so important!Related Links:Learn more about Meredith's work hereGrab a copy of Meredith’s book, Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-PromotionDownload the FREE chapter of How to Brag Better Online and From HomeQuiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan CainJoin the Bossed Up Courage CommunityGot a career...
2020-06-3031 min
Bossed UpHow to Format Your Resume for the Modern Job SearchThe modern job search requires a new set of skills, including how you market yourself on your resume. In today’s episode I’m sharing 21st century formatting tips to revamp your resume and land you the job you want. Related Links: Download our FREE resource, The Ultimate Job Search Guide for the Modern Woman Resume templates Google Microsoft Etsy Canva Effective Use of White Space on a CV Zety Resume Stats Join HIRED: Bossed Up's Job Search Accelerator Schedule a career coaching session with Emilie here Join the Bossed Up Courage Community Got a caree...
2020-06-2515 min
Bossed UpHow to Search for Remote JobsIn today’s episode Emilie chats with Brie Reynolds, a career coach and FlexJob’s Career Development Manager, on practical strategies you need to know to stand out in the flood of remote job applications in this new virtual world. Related Links: Learn more about remote jobs at Flexjobs.com Download our FREE resource: The Ultimate Job Search Guide for the Modern Woman Join HIRED: Bossed Up's Job Search Accelerator Schedule a career coaching session with Emilie here How a Bridge Job Can Assist Your Career Shift [WEBINAR] Is Working Remotely Effective? Gallup Research Says Yes How t...
2020-06-2336 min
Bossed UpHow to Leverage Your Power and Influence at WorkIn today’s episode Emilie sits down with Tiffany Ingram, Bossed Up Trainer, human resources scholar, and multi-talented young professional who provides career and fashion advice, all about how to navigate the challenges millennial women face when it comes to the intersection of age, race, and gender in the workplace. Related Links: Learn more about Tiffany here Ep 148 | Boss Up Your Work Wardrobe without Breaking the Bank Join the Bossed Up Courage Community Bossed Up’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Justice Plan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...
2020-06-1641 min
Bossed UpHow to Sustain Yourself in Traumatizing TimesIn today’s episode Emilie sits down with Tiffany Wright, a mental health professional, author, speaker, Bossed Up Trainer, and self-love ambassador, all about the importance of managing your own mental state by prioritizing your self-care practices, especially during emotionally traumatic times. Related Links: Learn more about Tiffany here The BE Life Co. Connect, Grow, and Thrive with the Coco Coalition Follow Tiffany on Instagram Bossed Up’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Justice Plan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
2020-06-0938 min
Bossed UpHow to Be an Inclusive LeaderIn today’s episode, Emilie chats with Jennifer Brown, an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, diversity and inclusion consultant, and author, all about how to practice inclusive leadership - including and especially during these uncertain times. Related Links: Learn more about Jennifer Brown here Grab a copy of Jennifer’s books: Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace & The Will To Change How to Be an Inclusive Leader Check out Peter Block's book, Flawless Consulting LEVEL UP: Bossed Up's Leadership Accelerator Join our June cohort of HIRED: A Job Search Accelerator Download our FREE resource The Ultimate Job Search Guide for the...
2020-05-2636 min
Bossed UpWhy The Term "Girl Boss" Isn't As Empowering as You ThinkIn today’s episode, Emilie chats with Amanda Montell, linguist and author of the critically acclaimed book, Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language, all about disrupting unconscious bias in our everyday language. Related Links: Learn more about Amanda Montell here Grab a copy of Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language LEVEL UP: Bossed Up's Leadership Accelerator Download our FREE resource The Ultimate Job Search Guide for the Modern Woman Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook This episode is sponsored by Woven. Got a career c...
2020-05-1939 min
Bossed UpHow to Get More Millennial Women into LeadershipIn today’s episode, Emilie chats with Addie Swartz, a serial entrepreneur and CEO of reacHIRE, all about how millennial and GenZ women can take control of their career trajectory from the very start of their careers to get promoted in a world that doesn’t like to promote women. Related Links: Learn more about Addie and ReacHIRE here McKinsey & Company's Women in the Workplace 2019 LinkedIn Learning course: Becoming a Male Ally at Work LEVEL UP: Bossed Up's Leadership Accelerator Online Workshop: Effective Online Networking Download our FREE resource The Ultimate Job Search Guide for the Modern...
2020-05-1239 min
Bossed UpHow to Manage Someone Older Than YouManaging another person is hard enough. When that person is older than you - especially a lot older - things can be even more complicated. In today’s episode, Emilie shares a few tips and tricks to ensure that age doesn’t get between you. Related Links: Read the corresponding blog post here LEVEL UP: Bossed Up's Leadership Accelerator Join us for our FREE online training: Crisis Leadership Training: How to Care for Your People So They’ll Care for You Hired: Our Job Search Accelerator Got a career conundrum you want me to cover...
2020-05-0712 min
Bossed UpWhat You Can Control in Your Job SearchIn today’s episode, Emilie chats with Kyle Inselman, a career advisor and instructor at the University of Denver, all about how you can take charge of your job search even when life feels out of control. Related Links: Learn more about Kyle Inselman here Download our FREE resource The Ultimate Job Search Guide for the Modern Woman Watch the replay of our Live Panel on Job Searching Amid Uncertainty Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Learning. Head to LinkedInLearning.com/BossedUp to access free courses for a limi...
2020-05-0542 min
Bossed UpWhat Emotional Intelligence Means and Why Leaders Need it Now More Than EverLeaders who inspire teams do so not only by what they say and do, but by how they make others feel. In today's episode, Emilie unpacks why and how emotional intelligence makes for better leaders. Related Links: Read the corresponding blog post here Join us for our FREE online Crisis Leadership Training on How to Care for Your People So They'll Care for You Check out Brené Brown's podcast episode with Dr. Marc Brackett on "Permission to Feel" Learn more on the bandwagon effect Got a career conundrum or #bossmoves moment you want to...
2020-05-0110 min
Bossed UpThe Benefits of Minimalist LivingIn today’s episode, Emilie chats with Courtney Carver, creator of the minimalist fashion challenge Project 333 and author of the popular blog Be More With Less, about the minimalist lifestyle and the steps women can take to strategically simplify their lives. Related Links: Learn more about Courtney’s work here Download our FREE resource The Ultimate Job Search Guide For The Modern Woman Live panel replay: How to Handle Your Personal Finances in a Crisis Ep 72 | Women and Wealth Ep 190 | Mental Health and Money Register for Bossed Up Bootcamp today! Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Fac...
2020-04-2836 min
Bossed UpHow to Get Organized for the Job SearchIn today’s episode, I share the first 5 steps to take to start your job search off as organized and as clear as can be to bring structure to the chaos - which will keep you motivated and moving forward, step by step. Related Links: Read today’s corresponding blog post Ep 08: An Unclear Career Path Ep 39: How to Organize Your Networking Ep 24: Finding the Feedback You Need Download our FREE resource The Ultimate Job Search Guide For The Modern Woman Register for HIRED, our job search accelerator Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook Got a...
2020-04-2313 min
Bossed UpHow to Nail a Virtual InterviewAs the professional world begins to lean on technology more and more, companies are embracing online interviewing. In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Jenny Foss, a former recruiter turned career strategist and the voice behind the popular blog JobJenny.com, all about how to ace your next online interview. Related Links: Learn more about Jenny at JobJenny.com Download our FREE resource The Ultimate Job Search Guide For The Modern Woman Register for HIRED, our job search accelerator Webinar Replay: Job Searching Amid COVID19 Uncertainty Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook Got a...
2020-04-2133 min
Bossed Up10 Tips to Handle Zoom Fatigue in the Age of Endless Online MeetingsAs we round the corner into week 4 – or is it week 5? – of COVID19-induced quarantine, most families and teams are finding a new rhythm to how we live, work, and communicate during this extraordinary time. In today's episode, Emilie shares 10 tips and strategies to help us all stay sane and keep this new form of online exhaustion in check. Related links: Check out the corresponding blog here Get a LifeTracker Planner today Ep 171 | How a Paper Planner Can Help You Achieve Your Goals Schedule a 1-on-1 career coaching call with Emilie Ep 128 | Setting Boundaries at Wo...
2020-04-1612 min
Bossed UpManaging Your Inner CriticIn today’s podcast, Emilie chats with Melody Wilding, a licensed social worker and executive and leadership coach for sensitive strivers, to learn how to get out of paralysis caused by negative self-talk and take action to regain control over your mindset. Related Links: Learn more about Melody’s work here Get a copy of Elaine Aron's book: The Highly Sensitive Person Ep 13 | How to Flip the Script on Impostor Syndrome Download our FREE resource The Ultimate Job Search Guide For The Modern Woman Webinar Replay: Job Searching Amid COVID19 Uncertainty Join Bossed Up’s Courage Commun...
2020-04-1430 min
Bossed UpHow to Navigate a Career CrossroadsIn today’s episode, Emilie chats with UK-based executive coach Helen Hanison all about navigating a career reset and realigning your next career move with your core values. Related Links: Learn more about Helen here Webinar Replays: How to Work from Home Without Losing Work-Life Balance How to Handle Your Personal Finances in a Crisis Managing Stress and Maintaining Calm Through COVID19 Management Best Practices for Remote Teams Job Searching Amid COVID19 Uncertainty Managing Personal Relationships While Stuck at Home Join our FREE webinar: What Women Managers Need to Lead Register for Bossed Up Bootcamp today! Jo...
2020-04-0735 min
Bossed UpHow to Build a Positive Work CultureIn today’s episode, Emilie chats with Bossed Up trainer and Agile Life founder Hilary Ritt about how emerging leaders can apply the agile methodology to foster a positive team environment. Related Links: Learn more about Hilary at Your Agile Life Ep 208: Creating Psychological Safety at Work Join our FREE online training: What Women Managers Need to Lead Grab your copy of Bossed Up the book! Register for Bossed Up Bootcamp today! Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook Got a career conundrum or #bossmoves moment you want to share on the podcast? Call and l...
2020-03-3131 min
Bossed UpHow to Always Be LearningStuck at home? Faced with a career break? Today’s episode is all about embracing an “always be learning” mindset, which is something that’s guided Emilie’s guest Erica Lockheimer, the Vice President of Engineering at LinkedIn of LinkedIn, throughout her career. Related Links: Check out Emilie’s LinkedIn Learning courses here Ep 192: How to Cultivate More Confidence Watch the replays of our live panels: How to Work From Home Without Losing Work-Life Balance How to Handle Your Personal Finances in a Crisis Managing Stress and Maintaining Calm During Through COVID-19 Management Best Practices For...
2020-03-2434 min
Bossed UpHow to Prepare for COVID19 Mass DisruptionCOVID19 has brought the world to a halt. On today’s show, I sit down with two emergency management professionals, Liz Russell and Brad Marmon, to talk about how to prepare and not panic. Related Links: Join our LIVE online panels: How to Work from Home Without Losing Work-Life Balance How to Handle Your Personal Finances in a Crisis Managing Stress & Maintaining Calm through COVID19 Management Best Practices for Remote Teams Flatten the Curve image NextDoor Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook Got a career conundrum or #bossmoves moment you want to share on the...
2020-03-1742 min
Bossed UpCreating Psychological Safety at Work* Due to the COVID-19 outbreak Bossed Up Bootcamp SF has been postponed. Check bossedup.org/bootcamp for the latest news on upcoming events.* Emilie is joined by Bossed Up Bootcamp trainer, Coaching and Development Domain Lead at Insight Data Science, and certified coach Lacey Jewell Cope to talk through the important job of leaders to create psychological safety at work, as well as other tools and tactics for managers on the rise. Related Links: Connect with Lacey on Linkedin Ep 13 | How to Flip the Script on Impostor Syndrome Grab Simon Sinek's book Leaders Eat Las...
2020-03-1037 min
Bossed UpHow to Be the Best People Manager* Due to the COVID-19 outbreak Bossed Up Bootcamp SF has been postponed. Check bossedup.org/bootcamp for the latest news on upcoming events.* In today’s episode, Emilie and Michelle King, Senior Director of Enablement at SAP Ariba and Bossed Up Bootcamp SF featured trainer, chat about what it means to be a people leader and the skills you need to set yourself up for success as a first-time manager. Related Links: Ep 200: Managing Your Personal Brand for the Job Search Read Michelle's article: Creating the Conditions for Compassion at Work Register for Bossed Up...
2020-03-0335 min
Bossed UpManaging Anxiety on the Job SearchIn today’s episode, Emilie and Dr. Tiffany Young, Dallas’ leading licensed mental health consultant, discuss the four-step process that will help you manage your anxiety and find clarity throughout your job search. Related Links: Learn more about Dr. Tiffany Young here Ep 172: The Healing Power of Nature Join Hired: Our Job Search Accelerator Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook This episode was brought to you by Indeed and Modern Fertility. Got a career conundrum or #bossmoves moment you want to share on the podcast? Call and leave a voicemail for Emilie NO...
2020-02-2532 min
Bossed UpMarketing Yourself in the Job Search After a Career BreakIn today’s podcast, Emilie breaks down how to market yourself after taking time off of your career with Kelley Biskupiak & Susan Rietano Davey, co-founders of Prepare to Launch U - a learning company that provides instruction, inspiration and community to women navigating work-life transitions along the continuum of life. Related Links: Learn more about Susan and Kelley here Check out Prepare to Launch U’s Women’s Career Re-Launch Course Join Hired: Our Job Search Accelerator Learn more about the storytelling framework Emilie mentioned here Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook This episode wa...
2020-02-1834 min
Bossed UpManaging Your Personal Brand for the Job SearchIn today’s episode, Emilie chats with international personal brand and reputation management expert Lida Citroën about how you to get clear on your values and establish an authentic personal brand that helps you stand out from the competition. Related Links: Learn more about Lida here Check out Lida’s Linkedin Learning courses Hired: Our Job Search Accelerator Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook This episode was brought to you by Thrive Causemetics. Got a career conundrum or #bossmoves moment you want to share on the podcast? Call and leave a voicema...
2020-02-1140 min
Bossed UpThe Science of Stress EatingHere at Bossed Up, we often say that work, love, and wellness are connected..but where does nutrition fit in? Today on the podcast Emilie sits down with Certified Eating Psychology & Body Image Coach Tessie Tracy to talk through the science of stress eating. Related Links: Learn more about Tessie here Get a copy of Roxanne Gay’s memoir, Hunger: A Memoir of My Body Learn more about Taryn Brumfitt's Body Image Movement Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook This episode was brought to you by Modern Fertility and Simple Health. Got...
2020-02-0450 min
Bossed UpMenstruation, Maternity, and Menopause at WorkToday on the podcast, Emilie sits down with Allison S. Gabriel, a return guest and associate professor of Management and Organizations in the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona, to tackle the taboo topics of menstruation, maternity, and menopause at work. They break down how workplaces can evolve - both through conversation and policies - relating to women’s health and our careers. Related Links: Keep up with Allison on Twitter here Tackling Taboo Topics: A Review of the Three Ms in Working Women’s Lives When Companies Support Pumping Breastmilk at Work, Ever...
2020-01-2833 min
Bossed UpProvider Pressure: Women BreadwinnersWhat would increasing your salary mean for you and your family? Emilie chats with Bola Sokunbi, a certified financial education instructor, money expert, best-selling author, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, all about the pressure to provide and the benefits of being unapologetic in pursuing a bigger paycheck. Related Links: Learn more about Bola at Clever Girl Finance Grab a copy of Bola’s book here Get The Definitive Guide to Negotiating as a Woman Learn more about Wednesday’s LIVE negotiation workshop! Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook This episode was brought to you...
2020-01-2140 min
Bossed UpHow to Cultivate More ConfidenceThe first step in going for what you want is believing that you can achieve it. In today’s episode, Emilie chats with activist, educator, and writer Brittany Packnett Cunningham on how you can become more confident in your abilities to dream bigger. Related Links: Learn more about Brittany Packnett Cunningham Brittany’s TED Talk: How to Build Your Confidence - and Spark It In Others Listen to Pod Save the People Pre-order Brittany’s book: We Are Like Those Who Dream: Black Women Speak Learn more about Bossed Up Bootcamp Learn more about my upcoming negotia...
2020-01-1436 min
Bossed UpMental Health and MoneyWant to get a handle on debt and boss up your bank account this year? On today’s episode, my guest shares how she paid down $81k in student loan debt and why you really can’t talk about money without talking about mental health, too. Related Links: Check out Maggie Germano's podcast, Money Circle Check out Melanie's blog, Dear Debt Check out Melanie's book, Dear Debt Learn more about Melanie's Lola Retreat here Melanie's post, Please Seek Help Debtors Anonymous Open Path Collective The Crisis Text Line - text "HOME" to 741-741 Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800...
2020-01-0743 min
Bossed UpCan I Ask For More? | Best of Bossed UpIn today’s Best of Bossed Up episode, Emilie and negotiation lover and fellow podcast pal, Kathlyn Hart of The Kathlyn Hart Show, discuss how you can recognize your power to negotiate and ask for more this coming new year. Originally broadcast on 3/27/18. Related Links: Get your LifeTracker Planner today Register for Negotiation LIVE! Our Top Negotiation Resources Ep 13: How to Flip the Script on Impostor Syndrome Ep 182: To Lead or Be Liked? Learn more about Kathlyn Hart Emilie’s interview on Kat’s podcast, The Kathlyn Hart Show Get on the Bossed Up Bootca...
2019-12-3136 min
Bossed UpHow to Seal the Deal in Your Next Interview | Best of Bossed UpIn today’s Best of Bossed Up episode, Emilie shares how you can close your next interview in a way that leaves your potential employer confident that you’re the woman for the post. Originally broadcast on April 12, 2018. Related links: Read the corresponding blog post here Register for Negotiation LIVE! How to survive a phone interview Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
2019-12-2605 min
Bossed Up“Unqualified” | Best of Bossed UpIn today’s Best of Bossed Up episode, Emilie chats with Refinery29’s video producer and lifestyle host, Lucie Fink, on how to overcome feelings of self-doubt to take your dreams and ambitions to the next level in the new year. Originally broadcast on April 3, 2018. Related Links: Register for Negotiation LIVE! Learn about the ‘sunk costs fallacy’ in this great Freakonomics episode NYT: Does Having a Day Job Mean Making Better Art? Watch R29’s Try Living With Lucie on Youtube Watch R29’s Lucie For Hire on Youtube Watch Lucie Fink’s TedX Talk Read Luc...
2019-12-2432 min
Bossed UpWhen Is It Time To Quit? | Best of Bossed UpIn today’s Best of Bossed Up episode, I’m sitting down with Maggie Germano, a Bossed Up Bootcamp alum, Trainer Team member, and financial coach for women! She’s sharing how to pivot from a job the financially prudent way - for anyone who wants to make the leap without taking on too big a risk. Originally broadcast on March 6, 2018. Related links: Register for Negotiation LIVE! How to pick a salary that works for you Feel like a fraud? It might be the impostor syndrome How to conquer the fear that keeps you in a mis...
2019-12-1731 min
Bossed UpBored at Work? | Best of Bossed UpThis is our number-one most-downloaded episode ever, originally broadcast on May 1, 2018. Allison Green, the writer behind the uber-popular Ask A Manager blog, joins Emilie to talk about the power of perception at work and how to manage it when you’re bored out of your mind! Related links: Register for Negotiation LIVE! Got a question for Alison? Check out AskAManager.org Get a copy of Alison’s book, Ask a Manager: How to Navigate Clueless Colleagues, Lunch-Stealing Bosses, and the Rest of Your Life at Work Check out Ep03 | How to Get a Male Mentor ft. Jason...
2019-12-0333 min
Bossed UpHow to Cultivate Your Community of CourageToday’s episode continues our series featuring women in the Bossed Up community who are featured in the Bossed Up Book - hitting shelves on May 21 - and have incredible experiences to share. I sat down with Jessica, who unexpectedly lost her job and had to learn through trial and error how to grow her community of courage as she weathered an unanticipated job search. Tune in to hear Jessica’s inspiring story and learn how to land your best job yet using these techniques, too. Related Links: Read today’s corresponding blog post here Come to Bos...
2019-04-0927 min
Bossed UpNegotiating Past Equal Pay DayToday is Equal Pay Day, my least favorite holiday that symbolizes how far into 2019 the average American woman had to work to earn what the average full-time working man did in 2018. And while we as women shouldn’t have to negotiate to correct for this systemic injustice, today’s episode with millennial money maven Tonya Rapley is all about how to do just that. Related Links: Bossed Up Bootcamp is in NYC April 27-28! Book Emilie to speak Our Top Negotiation Resources Stuff Mom Never Told You: The Mommy Tax Join the Bossed Up Trainer Team Ep 9...
2019-04-0237 min
Bossed UpDoing Well While Doing GoodIn today’s episode, we’re diving into a concept outlined early on in the Bossed Up Book: the martyrdom mindset. Emilie sits down with Emma, who shifted her mindset to get on the path to sustainable success. Related links: Pre-order my NEW BOOK, Bossed Up! COURSE: Pre-Game Your Career Change Ep 60 | Women in STEM (Live Show!) Join the Bossed Up Trainer Team! Register for a Bossed Up Bootcamp near you This episode is sponsored by Backblaze and BrüMate. Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and l...
2019-03-2629 min
Bossed UpHow to Land a Job AbroadAre you hoping for a job opportunity that’ll take you far, far away without having to sacrifice your career ambitions?! Or maybe you’re feeling stuck in one place because you can’t find a job elsewhere? Either way, today’s episode featuring a live coaching call with Bossed Up community member Suzanne and Emilie is for you. Related Links: Enter the giveaway in the Courage Community here Pre-order my NEW BOOK! Ep 90: Courage to Ask for More How to Land a Meeting with a Busy Person Sara’s blog, The Juggle The Bossed Up...
2019-02-2647 min
Bossed UpRelationship Goals: How We Set New Year's Resolutions TogetherToday’s episode features a very special interview between Emilie and #BradTheBoo! Meet the man behind the hashtag and hear why and how the two set annual New Year’s intentions as a pair. Start your goal-setting with our LifeTracker Planner - on sale today! Want a new job in 2019? Pre-game your career change here. Ep 47: Embrace Boredom Learn more about Emilie's love for Southwest Airlines here Take the 16 Personalities Test that Brad and Emilie took here! John Mulaney's hilarious stand-up bit about the benefits of dating Jewish women Join the Bossed Up Courage Community Got a care...
2019-01-0847 min
Bossed UpStart the New Year Off RightOn today’s episode, Emilie interviews Bossed Up Advisory Board Member and Professor, Anastasiya Pocheptsova Ghosh. They break down how to set goals that are more strategic than your run-of-the-mill New Year’s resolution, and help you understand the cognitive science behind sustainable success. Related links: Snag your own LifeTracker Planner here Join us at Bossed Up Bootcamp here Learn more about Anastasiya here Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
2019-01-0143 min
Bossed Up2018 in Review: Cheers & JeersHappy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! Today in the spirit of the holiday season, we’re looking back on the year and sharing our cheers & jeers for 2018. Emilie is joined by podcast production assistant Kirby Verceles to give you a behind-the-scenes peek at how we do what we do, and share which episodes we loved most this year. Related links: Emilie talks burnout on Happen to Your Career Ep 01: To Lead or Be Liked? Ep 05: Can I Ask for More? Ep 12: Know Your Worth ft. TaRhonda Thomas Ep 70: How Women Won th...
2018-12-2541 min
Bossed UpHow Women Won the MidtermsEmilie sits down with Erin Vilardi of VoteRunLead to review women’s big wins in the 2018 midterm elections. Related links: Subscribe to the Bossed Up email list 2019 Limited Edition Bossed Up LifeTracker Planner! Learn more about Erin’s work at VoteRunLead.org Ep 32: Handling Rejection with Emily Cain of Emily’s List Ep 34: Hear my interview with Lauren Underwood Ep 36: Hear my interview with Deb Haaland Bossed Up Bootcamp Got a career conundrum or boss move you want me to feature on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).
2018-11-131h 16
Bossed UpWomen, EnragedWith just one week before the midterm elections, Emilie sits down with Soraya Chemaly, author of Rage Becomes Her, to break down why the world fears angry women and how to channel our rage productively. Related Links: Join me at Bossed Up Bootcamp in LA this November! Ep 59: How to Cope with a Triggering New Cycle Ep 63: How to Get Your Friends to Vote Buy Rage Becomes Her on Amazon Learn more about Soraya Chemaly and the Women’s Media Center Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and le...
2018-10-3032 min
Bossed UpBoss MamaWhen planning for the arrival of a child, can you still make boss moves in changing up your career? That’s the career conundrum up for discussion today as Emilie sits down with Deb Haaland, a single mom running for Congress in New Mexico, who’s poised to become the first Native American Congresswoman ever. Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Join the Bossed Up Trainer Team Certification Program Bossed Up Bootcamp is coming up in DC & LA! Learn more about Deb Haaland’s campaign for Congress here Got a career...
2018-07-1740 min
Bossed UpShould You Pursue Your Passion?The age-old advice to “follow your passion” can be a bit...unhelpful. Today Emilie explore why with Lauren Underwood, who worked full-time throughout her primary campaign for Congress, and is now in the running to become the first woman - and the first person of color - to ever represent her Illinois hometown. Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Check out Lauren’s campaign website here How a side hustle can enhance your career Got a career conundrum you want us to cover next? Or a boss move to share? C...
2018-07-1040 min
Bossed UpHandling RejectionThis month on the podcast we’re focusing on creating impact-oriented careers and specifically interviewing women in the public sector. Today Emilie sits down with Emily Cain, the Executive Director of Emily’s List. Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: The 5 Benefits of a Bridge Job HBR: Learn more about Stereotype Threat WaPo: Claudia Goldin’s study on women earning B’s Head over to EMILY'S List to learn more Join the Bossed Up Courage Community on Facebook Got a career conundrum you want us to cover next? Or a boss move to sh...
2018-07-0338 min
Bossed UpPatience & PromotionsEmilie and today’s guest, career expert Alexandra Stephens, get into a bit of a debate on that question in today’s must-listen episode. Learn more about what was discussed on today’s episode here: Learn more about Bossed Up Bootcamp Research: women get promoted on performance, men get promoted on potential Watch that webinar “From Full Time to Freelance” that Alexandra referenced Join the Bossed Up Courage Community Connect with Alexandra Stephens on LinkedIn Got a career conundrum or #bossmoves moment you want to share on the podcast? Call and leave a voicemail for Emilie NOW...
2018-05-291h 05
Bossed UpBouncing Back from a Baby BreakIn honor of this past Sunday’s Mother’s Day, Emilie sits down with Georgene Huang, the Co-Founder and CEO of FairyGodBoss, to talk about navigating a career change as a mother. How do you handle interviewing while pregnant? How can you ask about parental leave benefits without oversharing? How do explain taking time off to be a full-time caretaker? Georgene and Emilie talk through all these questions and more in today’s episode. Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Should You Mention Your Kids In The Interview? Visit FairyGodBoss.com to l...
2018-05-1528 min
Bossed UpWhen To PivotIn today’s episode, author and podcaster Jenny Blake and Emilie talk all about navigating a career pivot. When should you stay? When should you go? Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One Looking for more great career reads? Get your FREE download of Emilie's favorite 15 books to boost your career here! Are you ready to pivot your career? Check out Jenny’s Free Pivot Toolkit Listen to Jenny’s Pivot Podcast Read Emilie’s biggest takeaways from the United State of Women S...
2018-05-0837 min
Bossed UpBored at work?In today’s episode, work advice ROCKSTAR Alison Green (the writer behind the uber-popular Ask A Manager blog) joins Emilie to talk about the power of perception at work and how to manage it when you’re bored out of your mind! Stick around to the very end for a special SURPRISE announcement you won’t want to miss! Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Got a question for Alison? Check out AskAManager.org Get a copy of Alison's new book, Ask a Manager: How to Navigate Clueless Colleagues, Lunch-Stealing Bosses, and the Rest...
2018-05-011h 08
Bossed UpKnow Your WorthWe all know you should negotiate, but how do you know where to start? In honor of this month’s Equal Pay Day, Emilie sits down with Denver 9 NEWS anchor and award-winning journalist, TaRhonda Thomas. Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Join Emilie’s free webinar April 25 to Negotiate Like A Boss! Bossed Up’s top negotiation resources Learn more about “The Mommy Tax” Keep up with TaRhonda Thomas on Twitter Listen to Bossed Up’s Spotify playlists Click here to see the actual Shrimp & Petroleum Festival queen! Support this week’s #BossMo...
2018-04-2459 min
Bossed UpAn Unclear Career PathEver feel like your career is lacking...direction? In today’s episode, Emilie breaks down this career conundrum with the incomparable host of ManRepeller’s hit podcast, The Call, Erica Williams Simon. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: Learn about Bossed Up Bootcamp - coming this month to NYC! Watch Steve Job’s Stanford University Commencement Speech The Call: Interview with Filmmaker Melina Matsoukas FORBES: Learn more about Tiffany Dufu and her clear career vision Learn more about Erica’s upcoming book Got a career conundrum or #bossmoves moment you want t...
2018-04-1059 min
Bossed Up"Unqualified"Does feeling unqualified hold you back from pursuing the kind of work you REALLY want to try? In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with Refinery29’s creative video star, Lucie Fink, who wants to make trying the new doing. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: Learn about Bossed Up Bootcamp - coming next month to NYC! NYT: Does Having a Day Job Mean Making Better Art? Watch R29’s Try Living With Lucie on Youtube Watch R29’s Lucie For Hire on Youtube Watch Lucie Fink’s TedX Talk R...
2018-04-031h 01
Bossed UpCan I Ask for More?A first-time negotiation primer. Emilie interviews negotiation coach and fellow podcast pal, Kathlyn Hart of The Big Leap Show, to help a student worker struggling to ask for more. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: Our Top Negotiation Resources Bossed Up’s #GetYoMoney Negotiation Course Learn more about Kathlyn Hart Emilie’s interview on Kat’s podcast, The Big Leap Show Bossed Up Bootcamp - coming next month to NYC! Are you in the Bossed Up Courage Community? Join us for FREE now at www.bossedup.org. Go...
2018-03-2741 min
Bossed UpI Started My Company - Now What?So you launched your company - what comes next? Emilie interviews yoga instructor and studio owner Jess Pierno to break down how to keep calm through the chaos of starting your own company in those critical first days, weeks, and months after launch day. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: LivePlan: Online Business Planning Software SCORE: Free Small Business Advice The Small Business Association Jess’s Business: Yoga Heights Are you in the Bossed Up Courage Community? Join us for FREE now at www.bossedup.org. Go...
2018-03-201h 01
Bossed UpHow to Get a Male MentorWe can’t let #MeToo prevent men from mentoring women. Emilie sits down with Jason Waskey, the President of Civic Nation, to break down why it’s so important for men to mentor women, and how women can put a dude mentor to work in their careers. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: Men Are Afraid to Mentor Women. Here’s What We Can Do About It Lean In’s #MentorHer Initiative 5 Ways Men Can Be Women’s Allies At Work Are you in the Bossed Up Courage Comm...
2018-03-1332 min
Bossed UpWhen Is It Time To Quit?When is it time to walk away from a job? Emilie interviews Maggie Germano, a Certified Financial Education Instructor and financial coach for women, on how to pivot from a job the financially prudent way. Link to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: How to pick a salary that works for you Feel like a fraud? It might be the impostor syndrome How to conquer the fear that keeps you in a miserable job How to interview the company that’s interviewing you MaggieGermano.com Bossed Up Bootcamp #BossMoves: Tyler Need...
2018-03-0633 min
Bossed UpTo Lead or Be Liked?Why do women risk being seen as less likeable when they dare to lead? Emilie talks with the Harvard Business Review’s Sarah Green Carmichael to understand the double-binds women leaders face - and how to persist in the face of them. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: HBR: Women Rising: The Unseen Barriers HBR: Women and the Vision Thing HBR: Are Women Better Leaders Than Men? HBR: The Authenticity Paradox HBR: We Are Way Harder on Female Leaders Who Make Bad Calls HBR: To Seem Confident, Women Have...
2018-03-0131 min