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Brave Women at WorkOn Being a Sacred Changemaker in the Corporate World with Jayne WarrilowOn Being a Sacred Changemaker in the Corporate World with Jayne WarrilowSummary: Welcome to the Brave Women at Work podcast. This is your host, Jen Pestikas. I’m so glad you’re here.Hello everyone! How are you doing out there?Happy Spring to everyone in the Northern Hemisphere! I am so happy that we are starting to have slightly warmer and longer days. We had snow here in my area even in March, so fingers crossed that we are done with that business.Well, if you didn’t listen to one...2025-04-101h 03
Brave Women at WorkThe Unspeakable Pleasure of Entering Your Villain Era with Jenn JohnsonAt the end of my first podcast with guest, ER nurse and author, Jenn Johnson, I asked her what I ask all guests. “What are 1 to 2 ways women can be braver at work?” Jen proceeded to tell me, “Enter your villain era.” I stopped in my tracks. What did that mean?It means loving yourself enough to consider your needs.It means that you are drawing and holding your boundaries.It means relishing in self-care. It means putting yourself first.I have to say that I felt guilty eas...2025-03-2049 min
Brave Women at WorkEpisode: Golden Scars: Finding Strength and Growth Through Life’s Challenges with Emily ZareckiThere is a book called Carry On, Warrior: The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life by Glennon Doyle. When I think about the concept of “carrying on, warrior,” I think of Emily Zarecki. As you will hear in today’s podcast, Emily is a warrior that has endured many trials and tribulations in her life. When I met Emily, I knew she would have a story of bravery to inspire all of us that we can do hard things. During my conversation with Emily, we chatted about:How the passing of her mom and her...2025-03-131h 09
Brave Women at WorkNursing your Intuition with Jenn Johnson*TRIGGER WARNING - This episode discusses traumatic death Welcome to the Brave Women at Work podcast. This is your host, Jen Pestikas. I’m so glad you’re here.Hello everyone! How are you doing out there?Let’s talk about a topic that’s not talked about often: using our intuition at work.When you make key decisions at work, do you exclusively use data, research, and analysis?What about when you hire someone? Do you sole rely on a hiring assessment?Or do you u...2025-03-061h 00
Women Leaders on the Move - HerCsuite® RadioGet Unstuck and Thrive in 2025-We Believe in You with Jen Pestikas and Natalie BenamouWhat if your next big career breakthrough wasn’t just a dream but a decision? In this episode, Natalie Benamou and Jen Pestikas take you behind the scenes of Thrive in 2025, a groundbreaking women’s leadership conference designed to help you move from feeling stuck to truly unstoppable.Unlike traditional events that leave you inspired but without a roadmap, Thrive in 2025 is redefining the way women advance—through leadership development, mindset shifts, community support, and year-long accountability.Jen shares how shifting your mindset can change the trajectory of your succes...2025-03-0524 min
Brave Women at Work9 tips to managing Shiny Object SyndromeToday, we are chatting about shiny objective syndrome and how it hurts us. So, what is shiny object syndrome?According to Google, Shiny object syndrome (SOS) is the tendency to be distracted by new ideas or opportunities, often at the expense of current tasks. It can affect people in many contexts, including business, personal development, and relationships. It can look like this. You are working on a project and get another idea that is even better than what you are working on. You decide to pursue that idea and now have two open p...2025-02-2730 min
Brave Women at WorkMoving from #2 to #1 Mindset with Monique HelstromWell, I have come full circle! In 2013, I started a leadership group for my corporate organization. My CEO requested that we center the first leadership group on the book, Start with Why, by Simon Sinek. And almost 12 years later, I am still obsessed with the book. The basic premise of Start with Why is that if a person or a company starts from the point of why they do what they do and they communicate that clearly, the how and what (aka the operations or tactical pieces) will come. It all starts with understanding and knowing our why.2025-02-2047 min
Brave Women at WorkEpisode: Flourishing in Your Career with HEART Centered Planning with Jenn SmithI am so excited for my guest today, Jenn Smith. Jenn and I met in a very interesting way. Jenn was listening to the Brave Women at Work Podcast, especially the show with Heather Eck. This show was just rebroadcast as the best of 2024 episode on 12/26/2024. If you haven’t listened to that one, you must go back and check it out!Jenn was intrigued by my conversation with Heather, an artist with the amazing story of owning her gift of synesthesia, or the mixing of the senses. Heather is a former HR professional who bravely left th...2025-02-1344 min
Brave Women at WorkEpisode: How the Sexual Wound Imprint Can Impact Our Professional Lives with Jaitara JaydeOver the years at Brave Women at Work, we have talked about our mindset, how we feel about our bodies, our family histories, and more and how these issues impact how we show up at work. Now, we are covering how our sexual past and potential wounds in this area can impact our ability to speak up, go for a promotion, believe we are worthy to get paid what we are worth, and more in the professional arena.At first, before Jaitara Jayde, my guest and I, hit record today, I wondered if this...2025-02-0654 min
Brave Women at WorkLeadership Lessons: Learning to Leverage Your Feminine and Masculine Traits with Patty AltmanMy guest today - Patty Altman has over 30 years of corporate experience, and brings a wealth of knowledge, vulnerability, and fun to our conversation.Patty has an extensive work experience in the consumer and shopper insights field, starting her career in 1993 as a Sr Project Manager at NPD. Patty then worked at IRI as a Vice President, leading a team in selling and delivering syndicated and custom panel research projects. At Ipsos Connect, she held roles as Vice President and Senior Vice President, managing client relationships and overseeing research projects across multiple international markets...2025-01-3056 min
Brave Women at WorkUsing Storytelling to Deliver Powerful Communication with Andrea SampsonPlease join me in welcoming Andrea Sampson to today's episode! Andrea is the mastermind behind Talk Boutique and the Thought Leader Academy, joins us to unravel the profound impact of storytelling in leadership. Learn how Andrea's extensive background in advertising and her passion for simplifying complex ideas through TEDx Toronto have equipped her to guide visionaries in sharing groundbreaking work. Her journey emphasizes the transformative power of introspection and adaptability in building a fulfilling career, illustrating how storytelling is not just a tool but a pathway to connection and inspiration.We explore...2025-01-2357 min
Brave Women at WorkSomatic Breathwork with Nicole Smith LevayI cannot wait to discuss with you this week how Nicole has helped me change how I approach my day to day. So let's meet this transformational retreat leader and energy coach, Nicole Smith-Levay, returns to illuminate the power of somatics and breathwork in both professional and personal spheres. Together, we discuss the journey of reconnecting our minds and bodies, a path that has profoundly influenced my own productivity and clarity. Nicole introduces the innovative Forward Momentum program, designed to empower corporate women through a unique combination of bodywork, breathwork, and coaching, and shares a powerful...2025-01-161h 02
Brave Women at WorkClaim Your Swagger with Jennifer Mrozek SukaloOn today's episode I am excited to have award-winning author and TEDx speaker Jennifer Mrozek-Sukalo redefine swagger, transforming it from its traditional association with arrogance to a beacon of self-confidence and authenticity. Her insights encourage us to let go of perfectionism and past mistakes, making room for vulnerability as a powerful leadership tool. Jennifer’s personal journey, combined with my background in behavioral change and leadership consulting, offers valuable lessons on overcoming setbacks like burnout and imposter syndrome, proving that growth often lies in embracing our imperfections.We dive into the concept of "swagger" with a fresh pe...2025-01-0951 min
Brave Women at WorkBe Brave, Be You: Taking Bolder And Braver Action This 2025!Happy New Year! As we start 2025, I have two interesting topics to share with you during this solo episode. First, why should you consider a Word of the Year Practice? In the first portion of the show, I share how to find your word of the year and the benefits of doing this. Second, I reflect on the name of the podcast, Brave Women at Work, and the interesting juxtaposition the podcast name has between the male and female pieces of ourselves. During the show, I share the definitions of brave and courage, why being b...2025-01-0229 min
Brave Women at WorkBest Of Brave Women At Work - The Healing Power Of Color With Heather EckHappy Holidays! Let me start by saying that I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family and friends. As we end the year, I also wish you much love, health and happiness in the New Year.This week, I am replaying one of my favorite episodes from Brave Women at Work. This week, I would love for you to learn (or re-learn) about the power of color with Heather Eck.I met Heather via a podcast placement agency. The magic of podcasting is that you can make...2024-12-2655 min
Brave Women at WorkLooking After Your Health And Wealth With Krisstina WiseAs we get closer to the end of the year, we typically think about our New Year’s Resolutions. One resolution that ends up on many people’s lists is to get out of debt and save more money. What we don’t often talk about is the powerful connection between our wealth and our health. Like my guest today, Krissina Wise, we may take our health for granted in the pursuit of wealth and not even know we are doing it. Krisstina spent between $250,000 and $500,000 getting her health back after a major...2024-12-1957 min
Brave Women at WorkUpgrade Your Life And Career By Breaking Free From The Matrix With Susanne GoldsteinOk, I have a secret. When the Matrix movies first came out with Keanu Reeves, I went to the movies to see them. And you know what happened? I fell asleep. They were so exciting and full of new technology and film effects, but I could not stay awake. I guess I did “get” them. Well, my guest, Susanne Goldstein, not only gets them, but she also helps women wake up and break free from the prisons the world and their prior choices have put them in. Susanne says that she watche...2024-12-121h 02
Brave Women at WorkPlanned Break Strategies: Laura Nguyen On Redefining Work-Life HarmonyWhat if stepping away from your career wasn’t a sign of failure but a powerful tool for growth? That’s the perspective Laura Nguyen brings to the table as she shares her journey of overcoming burnout through a planned break. Happy December! Can you believe that we are almost to the end of 2024? I cannot. Either way, I hope you have a wonderful end to your year filled with love, joy, health, and happiness.Speaking about year-end, things get super hectic with all the planning, celebrations, over buying, gift wrapping, opening, and c...2024-12-0553 min
Brave Women at WorkOpening Our Hearts To Build Visions And Embrace Transformation With Alicia Zielinski StraubIn the earlier stages of my podcast, I often found guests on LinkedIn. Then, I found podcasts through public relations firms and placement agencies. Now, I find them through other podcasters, former guests, friends, and colleagues in the personal development space. I am so excited about the evolution of the show and plan to continue to bring you powerful guests, like my guest, Alicia Zielinski Straub, today.Alicia and I met through former podcast guest, colleague, and somatic breathwork teacher, Nicole Smith Levay. Alicia and I have been on a breathwork journey together, and...2024-11-2854 min
Brave Women at WorkBreaking Through And Moving Beyond Bias With Andie KramerHave you ever heard the phrase, “If I had a nickel every time someone did (fill in the blank), I’d be rich?” My guest, Andie Kramer, might say, “If I had a nickel for every story of workplace bias against women, I’d be rich.”I feel incredibly fortunate to have Andie join me on Brave Women at Work to tackle such an important and timely topic. Reflecting on my own career, I can clearly see moments where I experienced bias—whether it was someone else taking credit for my ideas in a meeting or bei...2024-11-2154 min
Brave Women at WorkEmbracing Ambition: Empowering Women To Lead Without Burning Out With Jenny MitchellWell, I’ve just met another sister from another mister in Jenny Mitchell. The other funny thing is that I have another dear friend named Jenny Mitchell, so this is going to get confusing. True story! Jenny and I chat today about the concept of embracing our ambition and not stepping away or being afraid of it. Jenny and I had such a fun time during this conversation, and I am sure you are going to enjoy it as well. During my conversation with Jenny, we chatted about:Wh...2024-11-1455 min
The Flourish Careers Podcast// Getting Real: An Honest Conversation About Career Growth Featuring Jen PestikasWhat if the toughest moments in your career were the very foundation of your confidence?
Today, Jen Pestikas shares her unfiltered story of resilience—how stepping into discomfort shaped her confidence and leadership. She recounts the profound impact of losing a close colleague, an experience that tested her strength and reshaped her approach to leadership and life. Jen doesn’t sugarcoat it—careers are challenging, and real growth demands embracing the messy parts.
Real talk highlights:
🌟 Confidence is built when you step up, even when unprepared
🌟 Real growth is messy—embrace it
🌟 M...2024-11-1335 min
Brave Women at WorkExpert Strategies To Level Up Your Professional Game With Anne ShoemakerHappy November! It’s starting to get cold outside here in Chicago. And guess what? I love it! Yes, I’m one of those people that loves fall and even cooler temperatures. I feel like I come alive when everything begins to hibernate. Maybe my clocks are off. Or maybe that’s just me. Well, today, I have found another wonderful guest, Anne Shoemaker, who loves sports metaphors as much as I do. You may or may not know that one of my favorite movies is Rocky. I’m starting to date myself because the Rocky ser...2024-11-0757 min
Brave Women at WorkThe Burnout Breakthrough: Your Journey To Serene Success With Hannah TackettIf you have been a longtime Brave Women at Work listener, you know that I have a soft spot for discussing burnout. If you are joining the podcast for the first time or just a few episodes here and there, I personally experienced burnout in 2019 and have faced some health issues as a result. I’ve said on the show and with my clients, that if I can help one woman prevent or recover from burnout, then I’ve done my job for the day. I don’t want any other women or men for that mat...2024-10-3145 min
Brave Women at WorkConscious Leadership: Leading With Purpose And Light With Jennifer MulhollandIt’s been a season of transitions, with both endings and new beginnings. I’ve been fortunate to travel all over the world this year, including Greece, Croatia, Portugal, Ireland, and Aruba. After a period of constant movement, it feels good to know that I’ll be home for most of the time moving forward. The crazy travel is coming to an end, at least for now. My birthday just passed, marking my 47th trip around the sun. 47 years old! Another new beginning. Wow! Remember when that used to feel old? Well, not anymore. There have also been some signif...2024-10-2454 min
Brave Women at WorkUnlocking The Golden Path: Connecting With Yourself, Others, And Higher Purpose – Insights With Jennifer K. Hill“Connection is why we’re here. We are hardwired to connect with others; it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, and without it, there is suffering.” – Brené BrownThere have been times in my life when I believed the best way to handle a project or situation was to do it alone, like a lone wolf. Sometimes that approach works, but when it becomes a habit, it doesn’t.As Brené Brown says, we are wired for human connection. According to my guest today, Jennifer K. Hill, if we ar...2024-10-1754 min
Brave Women at WorkDr. Ronicka Briscoe On Winning On The Road For Working WomenHappy 200th Episode of Brave Women at Work! Can you believe it has been 200 episodes? I can’t! What began as part of my burnout healing journey has evolved into something that brings me immense joy. I want to thank you for being here, whether this is your first episode, you’ve listened to a few here and there, or you’ve been a longtime listener—I am so grateful for you. The show has been downloaded over 70,000 times in more than 30 countries. WOW!To celebrate the 200th episode, I’m raffling off a copy of Br...2024-10-1057 min
Brave Women at WorkTry Something New And Watch How Your Life Unfolds In Wonderful Ways With Churni BhattacharyaI have a wonderful repeat guest today, Churni Bhattacharya. Churni and I can talk for hours, and every time I speak with her, I feel like I’m talking with an old friend.Churni has so much wisdom to share in today’s show and her prior appearance, episode 141, which launched on August 31st, 2023. You’ll definitely want to grab a notebook and listen to both of these shows twice to catch all of the great advice and information.During our conversation, Churni and I talked about:Her journe...2024-10-0348 min
Brave Women at WorkThe Leadership Recipe For Success With Mylene BarizoHave you ever thought about leadership as a recipe? Imagine adding a dash of this or a pinch of that to create your own unique leadership style. What if you could learn the perfect leadership ingredients from the leaders you encounter throughout your career?I had never considered leadership in this way, but I love this delicious metaphor!My guest today, Mylene Barizo, is a powerful leader, communicator, connector, and now a best-selling author of Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Leadership. I invited Mylene to share her inspiring perspective on leadership...2024-09-2652 min
Brave Women at WorkLet's All Rise Together With Diana PattonAre you ready for a firecracker of a conversation with my sister from another mister, Diana Patton, my guest today on the podcast? Diana and I met during an online presentation I was giving for another women’s organization, PINKK, led by another Brave Women at Work podcast guest, Athena Golianis. Athena sure knows how to connect people! There was energy immediately between Diana and I, and we knew we needed to be in one another’s orbits.During our conversation, Diana and I talked about:Diana’s challenging past and how it forged...2024-09-1953 min
Brave Women at WorkFinding Bravery At The Intersection Of Yes And No Amidst Loss With Bryn FreedmanSorry to start a show so heavy, but this is one of the most real, raw, and brave interviews I have held in almost 200 episodes of Brave Women at Work.As I will explain in today’s show, I met Bryn Freedman, my guest today, in a most interesting way. On an airplane. What would unfold after that has shocked and awed me. I would like to thank Bryn for being on the show today, especially after losing her husband, Steve Freedman, just a few short weeks ago.Bryn ha...2024-09-121h 01
Brave Women at WorkLife Insurance: Protecting What Matters Most With Danielle BurchOk, let’s start with the elephant in the room. Why am I talking about life insurance on this show? You may think – BORING with a capital B or next podcast! I am asking you to open your mind and listen in. To be a brave woman at work and in your life, I am a firm believer you need to have a solid financial foundation and an understanding of your finances. This includes insurance. You will also hear in the show that I am passionate about this topic because it hit my...2024-09-0549 min
Brave Women at WorkPurpose-Driven Success: How Companies Can Transform The World With Carol ConeHave you ever thought about your purpose and what that means? What about the company you either work for or run? What is its purpose? According to the Oxford Dictionary, the definition of purpose is “the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.” My guest today, Carol Cone, has been called the purpose queen and understands this at a cellular level. As you will hear about in her bio, Carol has worked with companies such as Rockport, Reebok, Dove, Aflac, and more. Durin...2024-08-2957 min
Brave Women at WorkThe Busy Person's Guide To Balanced Health And Performance With Dr. Susan LovelleAs a Type-A overachiever and recovering perfectionist, I will come clean about something:I often override my body’s signals to get one more thing done. How does this look in real life? • It may be squeezing in another hour of work when I am tired and know I should go to bed.• It may be me being consistently late for appointments which causes my heart to race.• It may be me crashing into the couch on Friday evenings because I didn't take enough breaks for rest a...2024-08-2246 min
Brave Women at WorkAchieving A Balanced Ego With Mags BellIt's a big day at Brave Women at Work! I am excited because I have my first Scottish guest and Australian resident, Mags Bell, joining me today. Besides having a beautiful accent and being a wonderful conversationalist, Mags brings the goods during our show. She is very knowledgeable on all things related to mindset and confidence, which are foundational for self-aware leadership. Listen in as Mags explains her easy-to-understand models and tools. You’ll want to take notes during this conversation or listen to the show twice! During our conversation, Mags and I discussed:Wha...2024-08-151h 03
Brave Women at WorkStrengths Over Weaknesses: Demystifying The CliftonStrengths Assessment With Dr. Cheryl LovellTo be a strong leader and a brave woman at work, I am confident that we need to know what our strengths are and how to harness them. I don’t know about you, but for the longest time I thought I needed to shore up my weaknesses to be “right” for a particular role. On top of that, I was convinced I had to know everything about the role too, all the ins and outs.Wrong. After over 20 years in corporate, I have learned that we all have a balance sheet of strengths and we...2024-08-0851 min
Brave Women at WorkUnveiling The Leadership Waterline: Margie Olson On Building High-Performing Teams With Emotional MaturityHave you ever wondered if we can get better and more high-performing as leaders and teams with time? Like a fine wine? With the proper ingredients, support from our companies, and the work we do on ourselves, we can reach a new level of emotional maturity. With this emotional maturity, we don’t stand behind our egos as they lead. We stand with humility, grace, self-respect, and self-trust. That’s the kind of leader I want to be, and I’m sure that’s the type of leader you want to be, too.My guest to...2024-08-0158 min
Brave Women at WorkBe Visible And Own Your Authority Without Being Called A B**ch With Dr. Alessandra WallHave you ever been afraid to speak up at work for fear of being labeled bossy, pushy, or aggressive?I have, and for the longest time, I stayed quiet because of it. I was too busy criticizing my own thoughts and worrying about what others thought, rather than sharing my ideas, asking questions, or stating my opinions based on my education and experience.When I have shared my opinions, asked questions, or presented ideas, I've been labeled as "too this or that," but it doesn't stop me anymore. I've probably even been...2024-07-2553 min
Brave Women at WorkSurviving And Succeeding: Introverts In Extroverted Offices With Julianna Yau YorganAccording to a Harvard Business Review Study, 40% of executives and leaders are introverted. Korn Ferry completed a similar study, and in their study, they found that 40-50% of leaders are introverted. So, what does this mean? It means that it is important to talk about this because if you are an introverted employee or people leader at work, the chances are that someone you work with is as well. Just like many of us land in leadership roles without training and fake it until we make it, it can be similar to...2024-07-1855 min
Brave Women at WorkManaging Perimenopause: The Working Women’s Guide With Georgie KovacsWho knew that I would be so excited to talk about perimenopause and menopause today? The truth is, I have been searching for the right expert to chat with about this important topic. And Georgie Kovacs, my guest today, is exactly the right person to lead us through this.Why? Well, selfishly, I am in perimenopause, and I want to understand how to deal with this. Many of my coaching clients have shared they suffer from brain fog, tiredness, and more, which I learned can be attributed to this stage of life....2024-07-1146 min
The Vixen Voice: Empowering Ambitious Gen X Women Entrepreneurs to Embrace Their Femininity and Unlock Their Full Potential096: Empowering Women: From Burnout to Brave Leadership - Healing Through Alignment with Jen PestikasHave you ever felt stuck or frustrated in your career and know you're meant for more but aren't sure what to do next? This is exactly how Jen Pestikas felt when she was climbing up the corporate ladder and was feeling burnt out, imposter syndrome and was self sabotaging. So, she decided to do something about it. Through alignment and self discovery, Jen founded Brave Women at Work, a brand with a goal to empower you to help you reach your highest career goals without sacrificing your happiness. In this episode, we discuss Je...2024-07-0941 min
Brave Women at WorkFinding Freedom In Your Personal And Professional LifeFor my U.S. listeners, Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate the holiday, it has me thinking about personal and professional freedom. And even better yet, it motivated me to do a solo show. It’s been a while! Hopefully, you will hear more solo shows from me going forward. Today’s show will focus on my top tips for freedom in five areas of your life: Money FreedomTime FreedomMindset FreedomBody FreedomWork Freedom Before we get started, if you are enjoying Brave Women at Work, please make sure to leav...2024-07-0434 min
Brave Women at WorkEmpower Yourself, Empower Your Team: The Power Of Knowing Yourself As A Leader With Christy PretzingerSince getting back from a season of heavy travel, I have been bombarded with to-dos and meetings. It’s like I’m being penalized for taking a vacation. Have you ever felt this way? I’m in a blizzard of activities this summer at work and with the kids, that I find I’m breathing a bit shallower and not paying attention to what I need to say yes and no to on my calendar. So, if you follow me on social media, you know I have been thinking about time a lot lately and how I’m a...2024-06-2754 min
Brave Women at WorkDiscovering Brave Beginnings: Tracing Your Herstory With Dominique LusterSo, I met today’s guest, Dominique Luster, at a Women’s Leadership Retreat in Lake Las Vegas earlier this year. I took Dominique’s workshop, Your Mother’s Mother’s Mother, which I found fascinating. The premise of the workshop was to learn how to start tracing the powerful lineage of the women in our family, so we can better understand our brave roots. Maybe your mother went to college when it wasn’t popular, maybe your grandmother or your great-grandmother was a first-time immigrant to the U.S. or another country. Whatever the stories of the women in your fami...2024-06-2049 min
Brave Women at WorkRising To The Top: Vera Quinn's Inspiring Journey To LeadershipQuick personal update here. This year, I have been telling people that I am living my best life. During COVID and even beyond, I feel like I was holding back just a little bit and not really going for it. By going for it, I mean take the trip, eat the gelato, make the call, take the action. Yes, I was making an effort, but a little bit of my magic was missing, and I felt like I needed to get it back.Well, as we are coming to mid-year in 2024, I’ve got my...2024-06-1349 min
Brave Women at WorkBe A Boundary Badass: Create A Healthy And Fulfilling Relationship Personally And Professionally With Jan And Jillian YuhasDo you ever feel like you're constantly giving in to others' needs, but your own go unmet? Are you tired of conversations that leave you feeling unheard and undervalued? Boundaries are the key to creating healthy, fulfilling relationships. Today, Jan and Jillian Yuhas, the authors of Boundary Badass: A Powerful Method for Elevating Your Value and Relationships, discuss the different faces of boundaries and how they evolve. These identical twins are Relationship and Boundary Experts who can guide you into navigating into creating healthy and fulfilling relationships. If you are ready to become a Boundary Badass, tune into this...2024-06-0638 min
Brave Women at WorkServant Leadership In The C-Suite With Carrie HansenWhen I was coming up in the ranks of corporate, I didn’t know what I was doing. I faced inordinate amounts of Imposter Syndrome and fear. I didn’t have the mental capacity to make purposeful decisions to put self-care at the forefront of my routine, to know what to say yes and no to, to have boundaries, and to determine what type of leader I would become. Well, buckle up for a beautiful master class in leadership today with my esteemed guest, Carrie Hansen. As you will hear in a minute, Carrie is the Chief Opera...2024-05-3055 min
Brave Women at WorkClosing The Power Gap: Growth Opportunities For Administrative Professionals With Jamie VanekLet’s start with a story. Many years ago, I started as an operations specialist to support a team of financial advisors. (If you are new to Brave Women at Work, I have been in the financial services industry for over 20 years.) After my first day on the job, my husband asked me where I was sitting in the building. To this day, I don’t know what prompted him to ask, but I told him that I sat with all the other administrative assistants. He told me to move immediately because I wouldn’t be se...2024-05-2354 min
Brave Women at WorkThe Secret To Building A Productive Workplace With Lori-Ann DuguayAre you ready for this statistic? On average, we spend 90,000 hours at work throughout our lives. This represents over 1/3 of our lives. If we spend that much time at work, I’m sure you would agree that we want to be happy while doing it. But many times, we stay in jobs because we are comfortable, we have golden handcuffs, and more. We may not factor our happiness into the equation. My guest today, Lori-Ann Duguay, believes we should. By focusing on creating happy work environments, we will be more productive as a re...2024-05-161h 00
Brave Women at WorkIn Defense Of Gen Z Employees: Bridging Generational Gaps With Stephanie JoongAs a mid-career professional, what has your experience been working with or leading Gen Z employees? How would you manage and work with Gen Z employees? My guest today, Stephanie Joong, is a friend and colleague who shares her experiences with Gen Z employees and co-workers. Since Stephanie is a millennial and I am Gen X, I thought it would be helpful to hear her perspective. I learned a thing or two from Stephanie during our conversation! During my chat with Stephanie, we discussed:1. Her work history and experience as a Millennial.2024-05-0949 min
Brave Women at WorkClaim Your Vixen Voice: Schedule Less, Achieve More With April RobertsHello everyone! How are you doing out there?I wanted to provide you all with a personal update. It’s been a whirlwind so far this year. We’ve done some remodeling on our house after having some water damage issues for the last several years. I traveled to Las Vegas in February to co-host a women’s leadership retreat. And now, I am about to go to Europe with a dear friend for two weeks.Two weeks! I have not been to Europe this long without my family, well...2024-05-021h 02
Brave Women at WorkUnlocking Your Authentic Superpowers With Erin HatzikostasSo, we talk about superheroes with their superpowers in the movies, in books, and when playing with toys with our kids. We may have even believed we had the ability to authentically be ourselves and claim what makes us special and unique, what makes us stand out from the rest of the crowd. Then we grow up and stop believing in make believe and a lot of magic. What if we turned back to that and started believing in ourselves again? In our superpowers? In our ability to be authentic? In our dreams? In...2024-04-2552 min
Brave Women at WorkResume Virtues Vs. Eulogy Virtues: How Do You Give Back? With Soon HagertyHere’s what I thought about my career in my twenties.I need to get a job so I can leave on my own and prove to my mom and myself that I am an adult.In my thirties, here’s what I was thinking about.I need to hustle and work hard.I’m not stopping until I get to the top.And then I hit my forties, and something shifted. Yes, I am sti...2024-04-1852 min
Brave Women at WorkThe Healing Power Of Color: Diving Into Color Psychology With Heather EckStudy shows that color is a powerful communication tool used to signal action, influence mood, and influence physiological reactions. The colors yellow, red, and orange sometimes trigger our appetite, which is why fast-food chains use those colors to paint their establishments. But who knew that color could be a healing tool? In this episode, Heather Eck, a Synesthesia Artist and Color Alchemist, talks about the healing power of color and explains the process of how she uses its power to heal. Tune in to further explore the great healing power of color. During our ch...2024-04-1153 min
Brave Women at WorkCareer Story: Experience Career Velocity During Times Of Professional Transition With Gina RileyCrafting a career story goes beyond just listing your work experiences on a resume. It’s about weaving a compelling narrative that showcases your skills, experiences, and aspirations in a way that resonates with potential employers. In this episode, Gina Riley, the Creator of CareerVelocity System, shares her insights on the importance of crafting your career story during career transition. In today’s job market, career transition takes internal reflection and some soul searching to ensure that the next move for us is the right one, especially when we are in mid-career and looking for managerial-level roles or higher. Join...2024-04-0455 min
Brave Women at WorkWhat Authentic Leadership Really Means With Emily DrakeAccording to Merriam-Webster, “authentic” means to be “true to one’s own personality, spirit, or character.”As you will learn during my conversation with guest, Emily Drake, the word “authentic” was also 2023 word of the year. It was one of the most looked up words in Merriam-Webster’s dictionary last year. And the word “authentic” showed up as a top character trait of executive/leadership presence in a 2022 study referenced in a recent article on executive presence by the Harvard Business Review.And finally, I recently reviewed...2024-03-2852 min
Brave Women at WorkShow Your Worth, Build Your Confidence, Grow Your Brand, And Emerge As A Leader With Shelmina AbjiAre you ready for a power-packed episode today? Get ready to take notes or listen to this show more than once. My guest, Shelmina Abji, shared so many wonderful tools on what it takes to show your worth, build your confidence, and emerge as a leader. I wish that I had known Shelmina earlier in my career. Her story was inspiring and motivating to me, and I am sure it will be for you!During my chat with Shelmina, we discussed:Show Your Worth: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders a...2024-03-2154 min
Brave Women at WorkYour Guide To Getting Hired In Today’s Tough Labor Market With Theresia IntagAccording to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, “Employers slowed hiring and handed out smaller raises in recent months, signs of fading momentum in the job market that have some forecasters expecting unemployment to rise in 2024.” This is being done to help the U.S. economy have a soft landing, meaning the Fed is trying to avoid a recession. The Fed is trying to have the labor market cool without it collapsing. What does all this mean in lay terms? It means that if you are looking for a job ri...2024-03-1451 min
Brave Women at WorkThe Advancement Of Medical Care: Women’s Important Role In Healthcare With Carolyn WardAccording to a 2022 article in Psychology Today, “80% of women in the U.S. are responsible for household healthcare decisions.” Today’s guest tries to make the medical community’s job easier by centralizing patient data. Carolyn Ward, Director of Clinical Strategy at Particle Health, shares the important role of women in the advancement of medical care, breaking down barriers in the medical system and fostering innovation. With over eight years of experience in healthcare, Carolyn talks about how patient data will create better medical outcomes. Tune in to this episode and be an advocate for yourself in medical situations. Join Car...2024-03-0742 min
Brave Women at WorkDefining Success To Thrive In Your Intrapreneurial And Entrepreneurial Journey With Kiley PetersAre you an intrapreneur in your organization? Have you dreamed of being your boss and jumping into the entrepreneurial pool? Or do you already have a side hustle and straddle both roles? In this episode, Kiley Peters, a master of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, shares tips to thrive in your intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial journey and become successful at both. Her wealth of experience allowed her to navigate and lead others into their journey. If you are an aspiring intrapreneur or entrepreneur or are simply curious about the topic, I am confident you will love this show. Tune in to this...2024-02-2953 min
Brave Women at WorkHow To Move Past Burnout And Reclaim Your Vitality With Sara SpencerSometimes, our lives are like candles with flickering light, but at times, that spark goes out, and reigniting those flames can be difficult. Reclaiming vitality after burnout can be a journey, but it's absolutely possible! In this episode, sharing her burnout story, Sara Spencer shares the details of her journey to reclaim her vitality. She delves into the warning symptoms of burnout and how the Burnout Cafe came about and what it does. Sara also shares the resources you use today to prevent and recover from burnout. Do not deprive yourself from this chance to move past burnout and...2024-02-2249 min
Brave Women at WorkThe Silent Epidemic: Advocating For Yourself At Work While Battling A Chronic Illness With Julie HamiltonHello everyone! How are you doing out there? Here are some scary statistics: In the United States, 6 in 10 or 60% of Americans have 1 chronic condition. 4 in 10 or 40% of Americans have more than 1 chronic condition. This information is from the Centers for Disease Control. This is unbelievable. When I met my guest, Julie Hamilton, fibromyalgia coach, I knew that I needed to talk with her about this silent epidemic. During my chat with Julie...2024-02-1548 min
Brave Women at WorkThree Hurdles To Delegation: How To Get Started And Save Time With Jennifer Pestikas“Time is the only commodity that matters.” - Randy Pausch. Since Jennifer is entering a busy season with Brave Women at Work and her corporate work, she has been thinking a lot about delegation. In this episode, Jennifer Pestikas shares the three hurdles to delegation she faced. She also shares tips to get started with delegation. Jennifer Pestikas brings a treasure trove of insights. Tune in to this episode so you won’t miss a thing today. These are the questions Jennifer Pestikas asked herself:• What things am I currently...2024-02-0827 min
Brave Women at WorkIn Her Own Voice: The Rise To CEO With Jennifer McCollumHere’s a sneak peek at what’s happening with Brave Women at Work in 2024. I am working on building a course for you. Yes, that’s right, a new course with a group coaching component is coming your way. I am looking for women to interview about professional confidence, so if you would like to be part of my research, email me at hello@bravewomenatwork.com. You can also always find me on LinkedIn and send me a private message there too. One of the key themes I am finding in my research is women s...2024-02-0153 min
Brave Women at WorkSeeing Through The Money Fog: Unlocking Financial Confidence, Clarity, And Control With Mikelann ValterraI’m excited to share that we have a repeat guest today! Mikelann Valterra, a money coach, and more specifically the Seattle Money Coach is back on Brave Women at Work. We’ve had a few shows on money lately. I think that is because, at the beginning of the year, we are thinking about our money. According to an article in USA Today, the top resolution in 2024 is to save more money, especially with inflation and how expensive our cost of living is today. If you enjoy this conversation, and I’m su...2024-01-2550 min
Brave Women at WorkDr. Anne Welsh On Finding Peace And Freedom From PerfectionismHello everyone! How are you doing out there? Quick Pestikas household update. I need more time off after the holidays. LOL. I’m sure you can relate. I’m not ready for everything to get into the swing of things again, between school drop-offs and pick-ups, my older daughter is in Poms and theatre, so I feel like my husband and I are taxi drivers all over town. And we’re not even a sports family like so many other families I know. Much respect for the traveling sports families. Much respect. Anyway, I am not...2024-01-1852 min
Brave Women at WorkThe Busy Brain Cure: Healing Stress And Reclaiming Yourself With Dr. Romie MushtaqLet’s start with a quote from my guest, Dr. Romie Mushtaq’s website: Calling all high-achieving professionals. It’s time to put an end to relentless cycles of stress, anxiety, and burnout. Umm, yes, please. That gets my attention. I want less stress, anxiety, and rebound burnout cycles. I want more joy, ease, and peace in my life. You know what I’m talking about. It’s our rise-and-grind culture that is killing us. There has to be a better way. And the great news is that Dr. Romie has a tool that...2024-01-1152 min
Brave Women at WorkSeasons Of Work And Life: Tilt365 Wisdom From Susan IrelandCan you believe we are already through the month of January? Quick update on the Pestikas household. Keep us in your thoughts because my daughter, Charlotte, and her Poms team are up for state champions this month. We are very excited for her since this is her first year on the Poms team at her school. It’s all about practice, practice, and more practice as her team prepares for the competition. She’s showing me a thing or two about tenacity and grit during this time. With all the practices we are taking Charlotte to an...2024-01-0854 min
Brave Women at WorkFace Your Money Fear And Get Your Finances In Order With Dr. Barbara Provost And Maggie NielsenWomen will be in charge of their financial future, but not many are equipped with the knowledge to control their money. Today, let’s talk about money and women. Barbara Provost and Maggie Nielsen, the hosts of Women and Money: The Shit We Don’t Talk About, talk about money and how to face your money fear. They explain why women don’t take control of their finances and how society and relationships contribute to that. Barbara and Maggie share insights and concrete steps to get your money together. So, get started today by tuning in to this episode. Be bra...2024-01-0449 min
Brave Women at WorkJust Breathe: Mastering Breathwork For Nervous System Balance With Somatic Coach Nicole Smith LevayHappy New Year's Eve everyone (a few days early)! Welcome to the second in the Brave Women at Work holiday series. This is the next show that I hand-picked for you to listen to again (or listen to for the first time) as we are about to start a new year. Tending to ourselves and our nervous systems is a great way to rest, rejuvenate, and prepare for the year ahead. The nervous system plays a big part in our health. A dysregulated nervous system contributes to stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. If you’re pro...2023-12-2847 min
Brave Women at WorkThe Best Of Brave Women At Work: Inspiring Confident And Powerful Women With Lydia FenetThe holiday season is finally here! What that means is a near year-end closing, filling up the air with reflections of what has gone by and what we have learned. In this period of much-deserved rest, peace, and quiet, I am sharing the first of two of my favorite Brave Women at Work episodes of 2023. Today, we relive the wisdom shared by Lydia Fenet, author of The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You and Claim Your Confidence: Unlock Your Superpower and Create the Life You Want. Lydia was a joy to talk with and she really motivated a...2023-12-2151 min
Brave Women at WorkFive Power Leaks: Take Your Power Back And Fill The Gaps To Own Your BrillianceHow do women leak their power at work? Today, Jennifer Pestikas flies solo to share the five power leaks she sees among women from time to time, whether that be within herself or when coaching her clients. Take back your power once you notice that you are giving your power away, and as a result, you can stand in your power personally and professionally. So, what is a power leak? What happens when you are in a state of power leak? Join Jennifer in this episode as she gives the answers and shares some of the things that cause...2023-12-1433 min
Brave Women at WorkThe Conscious Influencer: A Conversation On Racial Equity, Women's Rights, Foster Care, And More With Rachel LaurenI have talked to many successful women in corporate, business owners, authors, speakers, doctors, lawyers, and more, but I have not talked with a socially conscious influencer. But today, I brought you Rachel Lauren. After today's conversation, I learned we can all be influencers with our platforms and voices. It's up to us to find what we are passionate about and go and do something good. Rachel's story motivated and inspired me, and I'm sure you will be, too. During my chat with Rachel, we discussed:- She is multi-passionate and has many different p...2023-12-0751 min
Brave Women at WorkThe Gut-Brain Axis: Healing The Gut To Improve Your Life With Dr. Erika La VellaHarnessing the power of managing your stress is essential to our health. But when we fall into the abyss of trauma, pain, and chronic disease, it reshapes our body and brain. In this episode, to lead us into the path to recovery and explain the value of healing the gut, Dr. Erika La Vella sits with Jennifer Pestikas. Dr. Erika brings so much wealth in today’s conversation to further understand how the Body Keeps the Score. Tune in to this episode and be a Brave Woman at Work today. During my chat with Dr. Eri...2023-11-301h 03
Brave Women at WorkFocus On Health: Embracing The Power Of Redirection, Routines, And Holistic Medicine With Caitlin SpearsAs we inch closer to the end of 2023, are you starting to think about year-end or 2024 goals? When the leaves fall and the weather turns cold, I start turning inward and want to reflect and plan. One of the things that I always think about is my health. I thought it would be perfect timing to talk with Caitlin Spears, a coach who specializes in health and well-being. Caitlin also focuses on building the routines you need to reach your goals, which can benefit everyone, no matter your health situation. To be the best and bravest version of ourselves...2023-11-2345 min
Women & Money: The Shit We Don't Talk About!Negotiating Your Worth In The Workplace with Jen PestikasSend us a textOur guest this week is the incredible Jen Pestikas, a financial services executive, leadership coach for women, and host of the podcast Brave Women at Work. We had the pleasure of meeting Jen through social media and we’re so glad that we did. She joins us today to discuss negotiating your worth in the workplace and why this is such an essential skill for women to harness. In our conversation, Jen shares her personal journey and highlights the societal factors that often deter women from negotiating their worth. We’ll hear...2023-11-2126 min
Enneagram at Work128. What Does Being Brave at Work Look Like? with Jen Pestikas, Type 1, CEO of Brave Women at WorkWhat does being brave at work look like? Well, that depends on what already comes easy to you -- and what might feel extra hard.The Enneagram can give us some insight into what those things might be for us and for the people we work with. Listen in to hear from Founder and CEO of Brave Women at Work, Jen Pestikas as she shares her expertise and real-life experiences of working with professionals looking to grow and be brave in the workplace. Plus, Jen identifies most as a Type 1 so...2023-11-2132 min
Brave Women at WorkAchieving Magnificence By Murdering Mediocrity With Shilpa KulshreshthaLet’s kick off our show with a quote today:“It’s lonely at the top. 99% of people are convinced they are incapable of achieving great things, so they aim for mediocre. The level of competition is thus fiercest for ‘realistic’ goals, paradoxically making them the most competitive.” -Tim FerrissWhen I was introduced to my guest, Shilpa Kulshreshtha and her concept of murdering mediocrity, I took pause. The term even made me uncomfortable, but it stuck, and I knew that I needed to speak with Shilpa.I started as...2023-11-1654 min
Brave Women at WorkStop Waiting For Perfect: Embrace Imperfection And Trust Your Dopeness With L'Oreal Thompson PaytonWe talk a lot about perfectionism at Brave Women at Work, and how it can truly cripple us in achieving our goals and dreams. As Brené says, there is no perfection. I often tell my daughters, “Do your best and leave the rest.” I say this so I can hopefully break the cycle of perfectionism in my family. What about you? How has perfectionism affected you, your life, or your work? I met my guest, L’Oreal Thompson Payton, in an interesting way. L’Oreal is a freelance writer and an author, so I stumbled on one of...2023-11-0955 min
Brave Women at WorkRediscovering Joy, Building Confidence, And Thriving Post-Divorce With Renée BauerTo be a brave woman at work, you need to bring your whole self to work. This means the personal side, the professional side, the physical side, and the emotional side. Today, we are going to talk about relationships, especially after divorce, with my guest Renée Bauer. Renée is passionate about helping women stand strong in their relationships, recognize red flags, determine when parting may be better than staying, and discover what comes next after divorce. This was an eye-opening conversation for me, and one that I’m sure you will benefit from, no mat...2023-11-0249 min
Brave Women at WorkFrom Trapped To Transcendent: The Trans Journey In The Workplace And Beyond With Courtnei LeeWhat is a brave woman if not taking up space to shed light on conversations that are important to our experiences today? The subject of trans or non-binary can be very polarizing and stir up emotions, making this episode even more important because it helps us further understand the journey of the trans community. Hear about the trans journey, how we can make our workplaces more inclusive, and how self-respect and mutual respect of others are the names of the game with Courtnei Lee, a trans activist and the CEO of OYT Cosmetics. Courtnei’s story and the work that...2023-10-2654 min
Brave Women at WorkEmbrace The Magic Of The Fabric: Building A Personal Brand Through The Clothes You Wear With Angela Foster “The way you dress is an expression of your personality.” - Alessandro Michele.In this episode, Angela Foster brings her magic in building your personal brand through your style, including the clothes you wear, how you put them together to flatter your height, your natural waist, and more. Angela’s area of expertise is working with petite women, but fear not, women over 5’4”, because Angela and I covered topics that will apply to you! Aside from raising awareness about height equity, Angela also reveals her shopping and styling strategies. Knowing your favorite feature allows you to acce...2023-10-1946 min
Brave Women at WorkRemote Setup, War For Top Talent, And The Future Of Work With Nancy LyonsHave you ever held your vacation time back to use towards the end of the year? I have several weeks off coming up, and boy, do I need it! I am feeling the burn a little and can’t wait for my upcoming travels. I have a trip with a dear friend to NYC, and we are also going to Disney as a family, so we are excited! What about you? Have you been taking your vacation? If not, here’s your reminder. Take your time off and don’t waste your vacation time before year-end. Enjoy and make sure t...2023-10-1248 min
Women Leaders on the Move - HerCsuite® RadioHow to Win Leadership Buy-In with Jen Pestikas and Natalie BenamouHave you ever felt stuck getting your ideas approved? Jen Pestikas, a Senior Vice President at a Chicagoland credit union, has been in your shoes. In this HerCsuite® Radio episode, Jen and Natalie Benamou, Founder of HerCsuite® Leadership Programs explore their journeys to leadership. Discover their step-by-step formula that includes ten strategies for winning leadership buy-in, developing a compelling business case, and mastering the art of self-promotion.10 Strategies to Win Leadership Buy-In:1. Understand their priorities. Determine what is most important. 2. Develop a compelling case. Clearly identify the sit...2023-10-1146 min
Brave Women at WorkFinding Home In Your Skin: Somatic Coaching And Inner Child Healing With Jay FieldsHello everyone! How are you doing out there? Let’s start with a quote:“We have to listen to the child we once were, the child who still exists inside us. That child understands magic moments. We can stifle its cries, but we cannot silence its voice. The child we once were is still there.” – Paulo Coelho This quote directly relates to my conversation with Jay Fields, somatic coach, today. Funny enough, I connected with Jay after she shared an interesting post on LinkedIn about the inner child. I also comple...2023-10-0552 min
Brave Women at WorkBe UnMessableWith: Cast Magic To Your Life And Career With Josselyne Herman-SaccioAs I am recording this in late August 2023, we just got through the first week of school in the Pestikas household. And I’m tired. What about you? How are you at the start of school or this new season? I think the end of summer and the beginning of fall is the beginning of a new season for everyone, not just kiddos and parents. Speaking about new seasons, what about when life or work throws you a curveball? What happens when you get messed with and feel off your “A” game? My guest today, Josselyn...2023-09-2848 min
Brave Women at WorkHow To Nail Your Next Interview With Megan McCannDo you remember the movie The Wizard of Oz and the moment when Dorothy, the Lion, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man go behind the curtain to see what the Wizard is doing? We’re doing that today by getting a behind-the-scenes look at the job interview process. My guest today is Megan McCann, the founder and CEO of McCann Partners, an IT recruitment firm. Megan knows her stuff when it comes to recruiting, so I thought it would be fun to pick her brain so we can nail our next interviews, whenever that may be. So let’s dive r...2023-09-2153 min
Brave Women at WorkStabilized Flow: How To Prevent And Get Out From Burnout With Lindsay BrinerHow does the body play a huge part in how we show up in our work and lives? There are so many areas of study on this, including somatic psychology, neuropsychology, and more. Lindsay Briner, an Executive Coach and Leadership Development Trainer, explains how the stabilized flow leads to a new path to leadership development. She adds more fields to look into, including Transpersonal Psychology, a sub-field of the school of psychology that seeks to integrate the spiritual and transcendent aspects of the human experience with the framework of modern psychology and neurophenomenology, which refers to a scientific research...2023-09-1450 min
Brave Women at WorkFrom Stress To Strength: Decoding Enneagram Types With Sarah WallaceToday on the show, I have my guest, Sarah Wallace, an enneagram expert, to cover the Enneagram again with a new twist. We hit harder on how each of the nine Enneagram types acts under stress. If you haven’t been listening to that show that long and this particular episode interests you, I have two other shows that cover the Enneagram. The first one is on the Enneagram and work clutter with Lori Palau. The second is an in-depth review of what the Enneagram is and how to use it with Erin Baute. And now this conversation with Sar...2023-09-0747 min
Women Leaders on the Move - HerCsuite® RadioAccelerate HER with Jen Pestikas, Founder Brave Women at Work [Special Replay Interview]Accelerate HER is a special episode replay of an earlier interview with Jen Pestikas. When this airs, we are kicking off a webinar How to Win Leadership Buy-In and it all starts with how you need to leverage and bold your strengths.Jen invites us to learn her story as an senior executive leader, coach, podcast host, and mother. She has over 20 years of experience in financial services and shares her insights and strategies about how she landed a new job while she was 8 months pregnant…and what happened next....2023-09-0615 min
Brave Women at WorkOur Inner Wisdom: Your Guide Towards Personal And Professional Growth With Churni BhattacharyaWhat is your true north in life? How will your inner wisdom get you there? In this episode, we talk with Churni Bhattacharya, Chief Application Officer at AssetMark. You might want to get a pen and paper as she shares her learnings and what has led to her having a fulfilling career and life. I’m pumped for you to hear this one as it relates to every working woman out there! During my chat with Churni, we discussed:1. Her amazing career history and how she got to where she is today2. ...2023-08-3146 min
Brave Women at WorkWhy Not Me?: One Simple Question To Make A Big Difference With Marilyn VetterIt’s an exciting day at Brave Women at Work! Our second book baby, Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Confidence, comes out in hardcover today! Woo hoo! This book was such a joy to write. I hope that you are inspired and motivated by all the authors’ stories to build your confidence so you can reach the professional and personal fulfillment and success you deserve. Also, we are hosting a Brave Women at Work Virtual Author Summit today, August 24th, from 12:00 – 1:30 pm CT/1:00 – 2:30 pm ET today. At this event, the authors and I are sharing th...2023-08-2452 min
Brave Women at WorkHow To Be Bold Professionally And Personally With Martha AvilesHave you ever experienced the incredible power of being motivated, pushed, and inspired by someone's energy? And that's exactly what my guest accomplished on today's episode! Besides delivering an enlightening speech, Martha Aviles, the Marketing VP at Gigster in Austin, and I share a profound bond. As a woman, sitting at the top can be lonely, but I found Martha. She even pushed me to get a tattoo! If I have the courage to get it, I’ll share it with you! During my chat with Martha, we discussed:● Her history as a first-ge...2023-08-1740 min
Brave Women at WorkThe Art Of Mindful Communication: Navigating Communication And Listening Styles With Jennifer FurlongI’ve been on a communication kick lately with the podcast. I believe that clear and concise communication is an important ingredient to being a brave woman at work. I’ve brought on a communications expert, Jennifer Furlong, that brought a new and interesting spin to being an effective communicator. Jen talks about communication styles. And this got me thinking about my own communication style and how it has helped and hurt me in my professional and personal interactions. During our conversation, Jen and I talked about:The four different communication style...2023-06-2954 min
Brave Women at WorkJust Breathe: Breathing Exercises To Help Regulate The Nervous System With Somatic Coach Nicole Smith LevayThe nervous system plays a big part in our health. A dysregulated nervous system contributes to stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. If you’re prone to being on the verge of breaking down, you’re going to want to tune in. In this episode, Jennifer Pestikas is joined by somatic coach Nicole Smith Levay, who shares incredibly simple and effective breathing exercises that help regulate the nervous system and nip burnout at the bud. Nicole knows first-hand what it’s like to burnout and have your body breakdown. Following the principle of “trauma to dharma”, she is now passionate about help...2023-03-0947 min
Brave Women at WorkEP: 112 The Best You with Susan Mackenty BradyWe’ve had an eventful January in the Pestikas household. Our family is in full swing again between kids in activities, post-holiday parties (yes, that’s a thing), and more. But you know what? I love the start of the new year. It’s a new chapter with a clean white page with fresh opportunities. What about you? How has your new year started? I had a great conversation with my guest today, Susan Mackenty Brady. Susan is an expert in helping women excel in leadership, no matter what their career levels. Susan is also a weal...2023-02-0953 min
Women Leaders on the Move - HerCsuite® RadioHow to Launch a Best Selling Book with Jen PestikasHave you been curious about what it takes to launch a best selling book? Take a listen to this conversation with Jen Pestikas and host Natalie Benamou, as they discuss all the steps to launching a best selling book. Jen Pestikas is a Senior Vice President at a large organization and also the President, and Founder of Brave Women at Work, and host of the Brave Women at Work Podcast. Jen is a member of HerCsuite™ and this spotlight episode will celebrate this huge accomplishment. Learn how you can launch a be...2022-08-1024 min
Brave Women at WorkEP: 48 Build Your Brand Story with Athena GolianisI have a quote for today’s discussion on personal branding. It is “Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you're than you!” This quote is from Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss was right. There is no one you-er than you. And each person that you encounter has their own unique strengths and perspectives. You can call it their personal brand. Today we’re going to explore what a brand is and why you should care about your own personal brand. If you are thin...2021-11-1853 min
Brave Women at WorkEP: 40 Getting Paid: Negotiating Pay before Taking a New JobWe’re back with the discussion on getting paid. Who doesn’t want to get paid what they’re worth? I know I do, and I’m sure you do too! The pay conversation is absolutely critical when negotiating a new job. Don’t just accept the first offer because it will set the tone for your place in a company and in your career. I know this conversation can feel uncomfortable, but it gets easier with practice. In this show, we talk about: • Questions you can use when discussing pay with a hirin...2021-09-3022 min
Women Leaders on the Move - HerCsuite® RadioHow to Bold Your Brave with Jen PestikasHave you ever limited yourself because of an unconscious belief? Let’s walk and listen to this interview with Jennifer Pestikas, Senior Vice President, Business Development, as she shares her personal journey. Jennifer invites us to learn her story as an executive, coach, podcaster, and mother. Jennifer has over 20 years experience in financial services and shares her insights and strategies to how she landed a new job while she was 8 months pregnant…and what happened next. This conversation with host Natalie Benamou and HerCsuite™member,Jennifer Pestikas shows you how to Bold Yo...2021-07-1515 min