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Bossed UpWhat to Say at Work When You Truly Don’t KnowWhen you’re hit with a daunting question in a meeting, how do you reply? In this common situation, it’s normal to panic or blurt out an uninformed answer just to have something to say. Today’s episode dives into the concept of bridging phrases, which can help you pivot professionally. Taking a beat and presenting an honest, if incomplete, response is always going to make you look more competent and confident than mumbling something inaccurate and circling back later to correct yourself. In this quick episode, I share three go-to phrases to help you navigate hard workplace questi...
2025-08-1211 min
Bossed UpThe Power Pause: Rebranding the Stay-at-Home MomLet’s explore identity and ambition through the lens of caregiving and career.I’ve talked a lot this year about settling into my “baby-making era,” working full-time while raising a toddler and an infant in this tumultuous time of trad wives and girl bosses. There’s a concerning disconnect between what women want and what society thinks of those desires. Joining me to talk about all this is Neha Ruch, founder of The Power Pause and author of the USA Today bestselling book of the same name.Neha is a marketing professional who stepped back from...
2025-08-0538 min
Bossed UpHow to Re-Inspire Yourself Out of a Career SlumpWhen inspiration slumps, how do you get it back? On those days (or weeks) where you just aren’t feeling it, you might find yourself considering a total life overhaul—I’ve been there. But before you hit send on that resignation letter, give these three simple, less extreme techniques a try.Tune in to learn how to bounce back when boredom or burnout strikes:Why literally stepping outside is key to jumpstarting your inspiration;How those non-work-related tabs open on your browser could be the answer;Why an energy audit might be the best 30 seconds of you...
2025-07-2908 min
Bossed UpLeverage Power and Pressure to Become the Leader You Want to BeHow do you transition from team member to team leader without letting the pressure and power turn you into a bad boss? I interact so often with well-meaning new managers suddenly discovering how different it is to lead the team than to be a member of it. Luckily, we have the wisdom of executive coach and author Sabina Nawaz to turn to!Sabina wrote her new book, “You're The Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)” after spending more than 20 years counseling C-level executives and experiencing her own “bad boss” moment. She speaks with me...
2025-07-0833 min
Bossed UpNew Law Offers NICU Family LeaveHow do new parents balance limited paid leave and a newborn who has to spend weeks in intensive care? Becoming a NICU family is heart-wrenching enough, but having to weigh returning to work before your newborn has come home from the hospital makes this already-stressful time even harder.Today, I’m thrilled to share some good news about a new groundbreaking law that has Colorado once again on the forefront of caring for caregivers.Whether you’re living in Colorado or wondering how to advocate for your state to take more action on this front, this...
2025-07-0112 min
Bossed UpThe Engagement Crisis Impacting Young WorkersAs a leader, how can you tackle disengagement on your team? Employee engagement is in crisis, and it’s costing more than just morale. According to Gallup, only 31% of the American workforce is engaged at work, while a staggering 17% are actively disengaged—cynical, vocal, and dragging others down with them. This unfortunate reality takes a toll on worker mental health, and also poses a full-blown productivity problem, with real financial consequences.In this episode, I unpack the latest findings from Gallup’s workforce engagement surveys and look at how leaders can leverage it as a blueprint for creati...
2025-06-1719 min
Bossed UpHow to Think Like a Leader, Not Just a ManagerWhat separates a good manager from a great leader—and why does it matter for your career? The important difference between these two mindsets is often overlooked, but recognizing and honing a leadership approach can help land you the promotion, raise, or amazing new job you deserve.In this episode, I share three key dimensions where making the shift from a management to a leadership mindset really lets you shine. Through practical examples and workplace scenarios, I explore how leadership isn't about abandoning managerial skills and their inherent structure—it's about thinking more broadly, connecting more deeply, and...
2025-06-0318 min
Bossed UpAutism in the Workplace: Inspiring More InclusivityWhat can you or your organization do to make the workplace more inclusive for people with autism?Recently, RFK Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, attracted considerable criticism following his disparagingly blanket statements about people with autism. Many people in the autism community lead fulfilling lives full of love, joy, and productive work—despite the hapless and hopeless depiction of this population that RFK shared. This is an excellent moment to draw attention to my conversation with Amanda Kelly, the president and CEO of Firefly Autism and one of the founders of...
2025-05-2739 min
Bossed UpWorking Through Hurt Feelings at WorkHow do you deal with feelings of betrayal and resentment in the workplace?Chances are, you have experienced hurt feelings at work. The problem is, much of the corporate world revolves around the idea that the office and boardroom are no place for feelings. So, what do you do when emotional wounds begin to impact your ability to even carry out your job?Tara Mohr has thought long and hard about this question. The author of Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead acknowledges that office tension can...
2025-05-1342 min
Bossed UpCan Public Policy Encourage Women to Have More Babies?How might public policy positively impact our drastically declining birth rate?President Trump has suggested that all new parents receive a one-time $5,000 payout in the hopes of encouraging people to have more children. You likely had some kind of strong reaction to this statement. Whether that was surprise at a Republican recommending a social support, concern about forcing people to have more kids, or annoyance at how insignificant an amount is on the table—you’re definitely not alone. It’s clear that people are having fewer babies these days. But it’s the reasons behind th...
2025-05-0622 min
Bossed UpPivot from the Public to the Private SectorHow do you leverage your public sector experience to pivot into the private sector?More than 216,000 government employees were laid off last month. If you or someone you love was impacted, today’s episode is for you. If you’re ready to shift into the private sector rather than dive back into public service, press play now. Trust me: the transition isn’t as daunting as it feels.Launch your job search with confidence with today’s practical tips, including:Why you’re not seeing your public sector skills in private sector job posting...
2025-04-2209 min
Bossed Up4 Best Practices to Navigate Layoff Anxiety & UncertaintyHow do you manage the stress of looming layoffs? Last month, layoffs across the U.S. rose an astonishing 205% compared to March of last year, for a total of 275,240 job cuts. Stats like these mean layoffs are top of mind for many people these days. You might be finding yourself in limbo right now, wondering if you’re next on the list to receive a pink slip. There’s no question that a concern like that is a major contributor to our overall stress and mental health. The psychological and emotional impact that comes with layoffs is huge...
2025-04-0819 min
Bossed UpHow to Stand Out in a Competitive Job MarketJob searching in the current “white collar recession” can be truly daunting. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Kyle Elliott, a career coach and mental health expert who helps people “own their fabulousness” and elevate their careers. We cover some of our favorite tactics for focusing on what you can control during this tumultuous time so you can propel yourself into the next job opportunity without losing hope. Level up your search with Kyle’s actionable strategies to land your next job:Why it’s no longer enough to be qualified for a job;The drawbacks of the buckshot...
2025-04-0133 min
Bossed UpHow to Inclusively Celebrate DEI Holidays & Heritage Months at WorkWhat can your workplace do to celebrate holidays like Women’s History Month the “right” way? Whether you’re proud of how your organization shows support for marginalized groups in the workplace or feel like it could be doing more, my conversation with DEI educator and Ampersand Workspace founder Veronique Porter is just as (if not more) relevant today as when it first aired in May of 2023. Veronique shares what her experience as a Black American woman, her education in international development and American studies and culture, and her work as a facilitator has taught her about the best...
2025-03-2532 min
Bossed UpWhere Have All the Good Friends Gone?Feel like you’re the only one keeping your friendships going? Recently, I received a letter from a listener about an extremely relatable issue: how to build or rebuild stronger friendships when it seems to be increasingly difficult to do so.You’ve probably experienced some shifts in friend frequency and intensity throughout your adult years. Making plans and finding the right people to share platonic relationships with gets harder as our priorities shift and our lives get more hectic. In this episode, I explore some of the ways I’ve dealt with this increasingly common and public...
2025-03-1116 min
Bossed UpMindsets and Methods for Managing UpHow do you get what you need from the people in charge?It’s not just people managers who need to be good at influencing conversations; anyone who interacts with a supervisor or even a more dominant personality benefits from learning how to manage up. That’s what I’m covering today with Melody Wilding, the author of a new book, “Managing Up: How to Get What You Need From the People in Charge.”The book combines Melody’s work in emotion research and therapy with her professional development experience to teach everyone—from the new hire to th...
2025-03-0435 min
Bossed UpNew Prenatal Leave Law Benefits Pregnant Workers in New YorkYou’ve heard of paid family leave—but what about paid prenatal leave? Today’s episode highlights good news for women, workers, and families in the Empire State. As of January 1, 2025, New York enacted a first-of-its-kind new benefit that provides 20 hours of paid prenatal leave benefits to all pregnant private-sector workers.Learn more about this groundbreaking new law and what it could mean for the rest of us:What rights pregnant New York workers are now entitled to;How this benefit came to pass in the New York State House;And how we might advocat...
2025-02-2510 min
Bossed UpMatrescence and the Transformation of MotherhoodWhat do you know about matrescence? Most people will agree that everything changes with parenthood, and that’s what this term covers: the process of becoming a mother. Yet, despite shared private understanding and a large body of recent research on all the physiological and mental effects, many policies and medical processes continue to ignore what mothers have always known.Lucy Jones is a journalist and the author of Matrescene: On The Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood. In this episode, we delve into what’s lacking in support for matrescence and why, and how ongoing research, poli...
2025-02-1835 min
Bossed UpReporting In From Maternity LeaveToday’s episode marks my return from maternity leave, and a lot has happened in the world since I was last behind the mic! I’m kicking off my return with a recap of the past few months and sharing my future vision for the Bossed Up podcast.Tune in to hear my thoughts on election 2024, transitioning from one child to two, and how the many hats I wear will impact the conversations we cover here in the coming months.Tune in for some hot takes, reflections, and my vision for the future, including:Two o...
2025-02-1124 min
Bossed UpThe Power To Work HappierHow can positive psychology help curb burnout? We’re a bunch of overachievers here in the Bossed Up community, and burnout is a pretty common thread between us. Burnout is painful, frustrating, and—as my guest on this episode explains—more avoidable than we might think if we’re willing to work on “working happier.”Stella Grizont was named the world’s leading happiness expert by TIME Magazine. She uses her master's in Applied Positive Psychology to help leaders find career fulfillment and organizations engage their employees more deeply. We discuss her recent book and how her approach can h...
2025-02-0432 min
Bossed UpDebunking Imposter Syndrome as a Women's IssueWhen did you first experience imposter syndrome? So many people resonate with feeling like frauds who sweet-talked their way into their positions and could be found out, socially ostracized, and fired at any moment. Imposter syndrome or impostorism is often seen as a women’s issue, and I am always quick to stress this isn’t the case—it’s a human issue. A recent report provides some new numbers that raise a different question: is impostorism a men’s issue? In this episode, I break down what these findings really reveal.It’s time to refocus th...
2025-01-2808 min
Bossed UpHow Do We Unlearn Silence and Voice Our Worth?Why is it so hard to remember that we deserve to be heard? Staying silent in our professional lives can feel like the safe choice, but it can have unintended consequences on our overall career trajectory. In this episode, Elaine Lin Hering shares what her research, experience in mediation and conflict management, and new book "Unlearning Silence" have to say about why so many of us—especially women—are reticent to raise our voices. She highlights the intrinsic connection between wielding our voices—both audibly and through our actions—and recognizing our self-worth. Examine the ways that...
2025-01-2137 min
Bossed UpHow the Cost of Childcare Has Become a Workforce IssueWe need to talk about the impact of the childcare crisis on the workforce! Some people may wonder why this topic matters beyond its impact on families of young children. The truth is, this issue has wide-reaching ramifications for the nation’s economy as a whole, and that deserves our attention whether we have children or not. In this episode, I share what the research and statistics reveal about the direct link between the exorbitant price of childcare and the labor shortage that’s crunching companies across the U.S. Let’s break down why this is a probl...
2025-01-1418 min
Bossed UpTalking Menopause at WorkHow much do you know about menopause? Though it’s as natural as puberty and affects almost everyone with a uterus, this life stage has long been a taboo subject in polite society. In recent years, though, the conversation has gotten a lot louder. Dr. Jen Gunter has been a leader in this conversation as an obstetrician and gynecologist with more than three decades of experience. Dr. Jen is the author of multiple bestsellers and a popular blog, and the host of the Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter podcast. In our conversation, Dr. Jen and I dig...
2025-01-0735 min
Bossed UpCreate a Compelling Vision for Your Life in the New YearWhat would change if you decentered your career from your identity? Decentering your work from your identity might seem a counterintuitive topic for a podcast about career development, but burnout and disillusionment are running rampant these days, so it’s not too surprising this concept is getting a lot of airtime. Our work should be important and provide us with purpose, but it shouldn’t become the only important and purposeful part of who we are. Taking the spotlight off the career part of your identity gives you space and permission to respect the role of work in yo...
2024-12-3112 min
Bossed UpHow Parents Can Help Kids Navigate Their Job SearchHow can you support the young adult in your life as they embark on the first steps of their career? Gen Z is coming of age in a strange new world, and that can make it tricky to figure out how to help them. My guest on this episode, Beth Hendler-Grunt, founded Next Great Step to help ease this transition. Using approaches grounded in psychology and her own background in sales, Beth and her team support thousands of young adults (and their parents!) to gain confidence in their skills and land their first jobs out of school....
2024-12-2436 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 UpStop Self-Sabotage to Actually Reach Your GoalsDo you struggle with imposter syndrome, limiting beliefs, or self-sabotage? How can you rewire your subconscious to start seeing actual progress on your goals? Thais Gibson is a PhD-holding counselor, researcher, and the founder of the Personal Development School. She has answers to why so many of us find that our resolutions prove ineffective and our goals remain unmet despite our best efforts. This leading expert in attachment therapy shares her deep knowledge of how our brains form connections and pathways and how understanding why we self-sabotage can help us stop.Thais delves deep into t...
2024-12-1032 min
Bossed UpCan You Be Friends At Work?Where do you draw the line between work and play when it comes to office friendships? It’s hard to make friends as adults, so it’s no wonder we get excited when we discover a coworker we genuinely click with. Lots of research supports the benefits of workplace friendships. These relationships are key to job success, and employees with work friends are more likely to get engaged and innovate, be more productive, and genuinely enjoy their time. Most of us know that making friends at work also comes with unique challenges, and keeping those potential pitfalls in mi...
2024-12-0312 min
Bossed UpWhat Women Leaders in Nonprofits Need to KnowHow do you ensure you get what you need when you’re called to work in the nonprofit sector? Working for a nonprofit differs in many ways from the corporate world, but there’s no reason your passion and your dream career trajectory can’t go hand in hand. In this episode, I share my conversation with Jenny Mitchell, the chief visionary officer of Chavender, an organization that coaches mid-level to senior executives—particularly women who work in nonprofits—to help them build leadership skills. Find out what women need to know to navigate the nonprofit sector with ease:
2024-11-2632 min
Bossed UpHow to Get Motivated To Start Your Job SearchHow do you motivate yourself to start your job search? There are a lot of Bossed Up episodes about the job search process, but they all assume that you’ve already gotten started—and that can be the hardest part!When your current job no longer fulfills you, the first step is always to turn your analysis paralysis into forward momentum. In this episode, I share some tips to spark that motivation and get your job search rolling full steam ahead.Explore these strategies when you’ve put off getting started in your job search:Why...
2024-11-1915 min
Bossed UpHow To Be Intentional About Taking Time Off From Your CareerHow do you create a practical plan for taking a career break? We talk a lot on this podcast about high achievers, burnout, and work/life balance because we’re driven professionals striving to live our most fulfilling lives while also leveling up our careers. Chances are, the thought of taking a lengthy break from work has crossed your mind, but you might have been as skeptical as I was until I spoke with Laura Nguyen.The author of Career Break Compass, Laura is an executive coach who transitioned from a high-performance, high-stress marketing career to guiding hi...
2024-11-1245 min
Bossed UpAmerica’s Parents Are Not OkayCaregivers: when’s the last time you didn’t feel stressed out? In August, the U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory, titled “Parents Under Pressure,” that identified parental mental health as an urgent public health issue. Nearly half of parent participants in the surveys confirm that “their stress is completely overwhelming.” The wellbeing of these adults is worrisome on its own, and research also shows a strong correlation between poor mental health in parents and poor physical and mental health in children. In other words: this public health issue impacts multiple generations and, by extension, our entire countr...
2024-11-0519 min
Bossed UpHow Managers Can Practice Daily DEI and Create Equitable Work CulturesHow can managers navigate the ever-changing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging landscape? While most people grasp the overall intention of DEIB—fair and equitable treatment for all workers—the specifics are nuanced and easily misunderstood, and they can be difficult to implement, especially in the face of recent pushback.Alida Miranda-Wolff is a DEIB practitioner, author, and podcast host driven by a deep passion for cultivating belonging. In 2019, she launched Ethos Talent, a full-service DEIB and employee advocacy firm that serves companies all around the world. In this episode, she leverages her decade of expertise to explain how...
2024-10-2933 min
Bossed UpThe Impact of State Abortion Bans on HR PoliciesHow will the various abortion bans across the U.S. affect HR policies? When Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, federal protections on abortion ceased, and states were suddenly free to make independent decisions about this essential healthcare issue. The new laws range from full allowance to complete bans and criminal charges for those who circumvent them. So how are employers and HR teams navigating the impacts of this change, and how are employees across the country reacting when it comes to travel and job change considerations?The consequences of how these new laws impact w...
2024-10-2212 min
Bossed UpCo-Creating Gender Equality in LeadershipMen comprise over 90% of the CEOs in the U.S.—so how do we help them become allies in the vital pursuit of workplace equality? Rather than dismissing the defensiveness that sometimes arises in men who believe promoting more women to power means taking theirs away, Wendy Wallbridge uses her platform to change the narrative. She teaches tech companies how to create cultures of belonging and strategies for workplace equality, with a focus on equipping men as allies. Her strategies show next-generation business leaders that the right approach to equality lifts everyone up: the employee, the executive, and the co...
2024-10-1544 min
Bossed UpWhy Non-Competes Are Back From the DeadEarlier this year, the FTC put forth a ruling that would ban non-compete agreements nationwide. But last month, a Texas federal court blocked this endeavor, leaving workers in limbo while the Supreme Court considers taking up the issue next. In today’s episode, I explore what’s going on and why there is still hope for a new path forward to defeat non-compete agreements for good.Get the latest details on this recent workers’ rights development:Why the lack of a federal ban isn’t the end of the story;Where the power to prevent harmful non-comp...
2024-10-0807 min
Bossed UpCultivate a Culture of Growth Within Your OrganizationGrowth mindset is a hot topic these days. We hear a lot about how important it is to approach life and work open to learning, changing, and growing. This concept is often focused on the individual, but my guest today centers her research on how to build a workplace culture that fosters a growth mindset for all.Mary C. Murphy is a professor of psychological and brain sciences at Indiana University and a protege of mindset scholar Carol Dweck. During her PhD, she began to explore the potential for cultures of growth to create learning organizations. Mary...
2024-10-0141 min
Bossed UpWhen Your Promotion is Actually a Glass CliffWhat do you think of when you hear the term “glass cliff”? I have been pondering this concept for a while, especially in light of the upcoming election. In today’s episode, I share my thoughts on the problems, and potential opportunities, inherent in the social construct that so often presents women with their opportunity to lead only when the ship is sinking. If you have ever sought or been offered a promotion that seems a bit doomed to fail, this episode is for you.Consider the glass cliff on your way through the glass ceiling as we exp...
2024-09-2413 min
Bossed UpHow We Get Over Overwork to Build a Better LifeWhat individual, organizational, and policy changes will help us transform the daily grind into the good life? The conversation around work-life balance and women in the workplace can feel stalled. You might speak out and speak up about the problems and inequity you see every day, yet insufficient individual solutions remain the most common recommendations. This lack of progress highlights a widespread systemic problem.Brigid Schulte has quite literally written the book on what’s up with our ongoing struggle to balance a good life with a sustainable career. Her latest book, Over Work: Transforming the Daily Gr...
2024-09-1734 min
Bossed UpHow To Process Being Passed Over For a PromotionHow do you handle the sting of being passed over for a promotion? Unfortunately, for ambitious women, this frustrating experience tends to be part of the package deal. We’re always pushing ourselves outside our comfort zones—so, of course we won’t get every opportunity we go after. In this episode, I share how to manage the emotional aftermath of this normal but distressing experience without losing your drive.Tackle these three tips for coming out on top after a promotion pass-over:Why you need to let yourself feel all the feelings;How to get clear...
2024-09-1012 min
Bossed UpGrief in the Workplace: Support, Empathy, and HealingHow do you navigate grief in the workplace in an empathic and supportive way? We all experience loss, and we might default to assuming the only place for grief is in the home. The truth is that a loss permeates every aspect of our lives, sometimes for years or even decades, and it certainly crosses into the workplace. Krista St-Germain experienced a devastating loss in 2016 when her husband was killed by an impaired driver. That trauma propelled her into grief, then therapy, then research. Today, she is the founder of the Mom Goes On group coaching program a...
2024-09-0333 min
Bossed UpSurprising Trends Impacting Women at WorkDeloitte recently released their 2024 Women @ Work report, which surveyed 5,000 women across 10 countries. In this episode, I highlight three unexpected trends that warrant further discussion and that I plan to explore in upcoming episodes of this podcast. Explore the state of work for women around the world:What does the study have to say about women’s rights overall?How does new intel about burnout reflect a change in workplace mental health programs?How are issues impacting older women at work finally getting long-overdue attention?Related Links:Read the Deloitte Women @ Work 2024 report - https://www...
2024-08-2711 min
Bossed UpDisrupting Elder Care: We Need To Talk More About Working DaughtersHow do you balance caring for your aging parents and your career without burning out? We organize so much in our lives, from our workdays to our childcare. The care of our aging parents or other loved ones, however, can blindside the best of us. When this responsibility suddenly falls into your lap while you’re in the thick of leveling up your career, staying on top of daily expectations, and maybe even raising young children, what do you do?Liz O’Donnell was faced with this situation, and after more than a decade in the field, she...
2024-08-2040 min
Bossed UpHow to Handle Negative Reactions When You Speak UpOur world is still conflicted about whether or not it likes assertive women. In recent months, I have received both positive and negative feedback about my outspokenness. When I’m confronted with the opinion that my assertive approach to communication might leave a poor taste in people’s mouths, I still have to fight the urge to hide or get defensive, but I have developed a few skills that make these interactions more productive.The road to owning your voice and raising it confidently when you have something to say can be a long one, especially if you...
2024-08-1320 min
Bossed UpHow Gen X Navigates Career ChangeGen Xers have a wealth of experience and talent to offer the workforce, and yet Millennials and Baby Boomers tend to receive the majority of the media focus and career advice available today. Even Bossed Up doesn’t have as much information for this generation as it could.In doing my part to correct this oversight, I speak with Vince Chan, host of the Chief Change Officer podcast. A Gen Xer herself, Vince supports Gen X professionals as they traverse critical career crossroads. In this episode, Vince shares how the shared traits of this group result in a...
2024-08-0634 min
Bossed UpSet Better Boundaries To Manage Relationships in Work and LifeContent warning: this episode briefly touches on alcoholism, substance abuse, and abusive relationships.Why does setting boundaries sound so simple, and yet is so hard to practice? My guests on this episode know that it takes practice to make any difficult communication practice permanent.Jan and Jillian Yuhas are twin relationship and conflict resolution specialists who help leaders, families, and organizations build stronger, growth-oriented relationships and set boundaries that stick. They’re also the authors of a new book, Boundary Badass: A Powerful Method for Elevating Your Value and Relationships.Uncover the benefits of...
2024-07-2342 min
Bossed UpA Different Approach to My Second Maternity LeaveWhat would you do differently the second time around? I’m getting the chance to dig deep into this question as I prepare for my second maternity leave this fall. As my due date crawls closer, I have been thinking a lot about what my family’s lives will look like after the baby arrives. In this episode, I highlight three specific ways I’m adjusting my approach and the systemic and personal factors that affect these decisions.How would you navigate these second-baby considerations?What’s changed with saving up for childcare (for me and for Amer...
2024-07-1616 min
Bossed UpUnderstand Pay Transparency and Your Rights as a Job SeekerInitiatives to address pay gaps are spreading across the country. My home state of Colorado is a trailblazer in this quest, and people like today’s guest are spearheading policies that are changing the landscape nationwide. Louise Myrland, the VP of Programs for the Women’s Foundation of Colorado, joins me today to discuss Colorado’s historic pay transparency law, its nationwide impact, and new data showing the profound effects this groundbreaking legislation has had on the careers and lives of women in Colorado - as well as job-seekers everywhere.Leverage Louise’s knowledge of this game-changing policy:
2024-07-0940 min
Bossed Up3 Tips For When Public Speaking Doesn’t Go As PlannedWhat’s the wildest thing that has happened to you at a presentation or workshop? Whether in the audience or on the stage, most of us have experienced something not going according to plan. I had my own experience with this a few weeks ago while giving a keynote in California, during which time a surprising disruption inspired the three tips I’m sharing today on how to keep calm and carry on when something goes awry. Learn from my experience to strengthen your own public speaking skills, including:Why you should address what happened, not ignor...
2024-07-0211 min
Bossed UpBalancing Work with a Complicated PregnancyHow do you manage a complex pregnancy while continuing to manage your career? Pregnancy can be complicated, and people who experienced prior reproductive challenges often anxiously wonder just how similar their next experience will be. When these stressors are piled on top of our day-to-day work challenges and the possibility of an unsupportive workplace, things get even more daunting.I’m thrilled to share that I am currently in my second trimester (!!) after past fertility challenges, so this is a topic close to my heart. This was the perfect time to talk with Dr. Nathan Fox...
2024-06-2535 min
Bossed UpWhy Non-Compete Agreements Can No Longer Derail Your CareerHow has your life been affected by a non-compete agreement? Whether you’re painfully familiar with these contract clauses, know someone who is, or just think our free market could be more free, the recent news that non-compete agreements are on their way out the door should give you a boost.Those who have been boxed in by an employer’s non-compete agreement are absolutely not alone—they are baked into around 30 million Americans’ employment contracts. In this episode and blog post, I break down where non-competes came from, the issues they cause, and explore what a future w...
2024-06-1813 min
Bossed UpEstablishing Your Personal and Professional Network in a New CityHow do you move cities without totally starting over? Relocating to a new place causes can leave you feeling totally uprooted and lost. Who better than a professional community builder and networking pro to offer insight on getting back into the swing of things in a new space? Emily Merrell, is the founder of the Second Degree Society networking community and Ready Set Coach, and my guest today.A few years ago, Emily relocated from San Francisco to Denver. She shares her thoughts on navigating such a significant life change - and doing it all as a...
2024-06-1135 min
Bossed UpHow To Explain Your Layoff in a Job InterviewHow should you address a layoff in a job interview? This year of job market flux has seen more than 80,000 layoffs in the tech industry alone, on top of 250,000+ in 2023. These statistics highlight just how normal and not-at-all-shameful layoffs are, but that doesn’t mean living through them is easy.In today’s episode, I have three takeaways for managing the interview question that will inevitably come up if you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of people who were unceremoniously let go in the past year and a half. These tips serve as a remin...
2024-06-0407 min
Bossed UpHow Connection Can Cure What Ails UsIn our modern world, where isolation, loneliness, and stress are at all-time highs, how do we fend off the feelings—and the medical symptoms—that plague such an outsized percentage of our species?Journalist Julia Hotz’s new book, The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging, explores the phenomenon of social prescribing, a medicine-adjacent approach being adopted in the UK that sees doctors prescribing things like “sea swimming” (yes, really!) and has the potential to alleviate not only the health burdens many of us face in our daily lives but also the pressu...
2024-05-2841 min
Bossed UpHow to Create a Sustainable Job Search Schedule When You’re UnemployedHow do you avoid making the job search your entire life when seeking employment is your full-time pursuit? Searching for a new job is stressful and time-consuming. If you’re doing the full-time job search hustle, factors like financial stress and endless immersion in the hunt can quickly become overwhelming. Add to that, it’s taking many months or even a full year these days to land a job. All this highlights the need to build sustainability into your search.Two weeks back, I covered how to create a sustainable job search plan when you’re also workin...
2024-05-2120 min
Bossed UpThe Patriarchy Within: How to Liberate Your BrainHow has our patriarchal society structured your thoughts and how can you take them back? If you’ve always considered “reprogramming your brain” to be mystical mumbo jumbo, this guest might just change your mind. I certainly had to adjust my preconceived notions when I read Kara Loewentheil‘s new book, Take Back Your Brain: How a Sexist Society Gets in Your Head and How to Get It Out.Kara and I talk about the insidious nature of our patriarchal society and the impact of that socialization on our brains. We cover making the leap into your dream jo...
2024-05-1445 min
Bossed UpPrioritizing Your Job Search While Holding Down a Full-Time JobHow do you make time to job search while keeping a full-time job going? Finding a job these days feels a lot like a full-time job in itself, and it’s not easy to make meaningful progress without completely exhausting yourself.The reality of the modern job market is that it can take months to manifest a new offer. That’s a lot of time spent searching, so you need to have a sustainable plan in place. Having tackled this mountain recently myself, I have some tried and true tips to help you stay on track without runn...
2024-05-0720 min
Bossed UpRedefining Success: Women and the Fight for a Fair EconomyWe’re in the midst of unprecedented times, where corporations prioritize short-term profits over the long-term health of their organizations, clients, and employees. Wage and wealth gaps grow ever-larger, and a few billionaires hoard an obscene amount of money while more and more people struggle just to get by. The upcoming book Fair Shake: Women and the Fight to Build a Just Economy, which my guest June Carbone co-authored with Naomi Cahn and Nancy Levit, explores the history, politics, and legality of how we got to where we are today, the impact this system has on women and...
2024-04-3042 min
Bossed UpThe Impact of Return-to-Office Mandates on Working MomsWe all have our ideal working conditions. We might love working from home, enjoy a couple of sociable days in the office each week, or crave the daily ritual of a peaceful commute. Whatever your personal preference, the recent trend in many sectors to force a return to the office has raised a lot of concerns.In this episode, I dig into the statistics and history of the WFH-to-RTO saga and its weighty impact on employees—in particular, how the move away from flexible work options may have a disproportionate effect on working mothers.We’ll b...
2024-04-2320 min
Bossed UpEntrepreneurship vs. Employment: Building a Blended CareerCommunity, connection, and collaboration: these are the keys to our survival as a species if you ask Baily Hancock, a community architect and strategist with more than three decades of experience. Prioritizing these concepts within both her own career trajectory and her client work has positioned Baily as an expert and thought leader who helps organizations conceptualize, launch, and grow successful communities.In this episode, she shares what she’s learned about leveraging community, leaning on connections when navigating major career pivots, and fostering collaboration every step of the way. We even dig into thought leadership and th...
2024-04-1647 min
Bossed UpYour Cover Letter Is Better With Bullet PointsWriting cover letters is stressful. If I surveyed a thousand job seekers about their least favorite parts of the job search, I bet most of them would put this task near the top of their list. But as awful as they can be, they’re still important and can help set you apart. A good cover letter lets you highlight the most important details of your application right away. Here’s my straightforward, bullet point-based cover letter strategy that will help you curb the overwhelm and get right to the point. Keeping the reader engaged through the first...
2024-04-0909 min
Bossed UpHow To Become More Resilient as an Underrepresented LeaderResiliency is an important trait for any leader, but the systemic barriers that underrepresented professionals face, on top of persisting gender and racial gaps, make this skill even more vital. My guest, Jacqueline Twillie, quite literally wrote the book on resiliency for these leaders, drawing on her experience working to reduce worldwide inequity. In this episode, we discuss her book and her approach to strategic sustainability for leaders facing these challenging dynamics. From the cyclical process of refilling your resilience well to a fresh take on failure, Jacqueline’s approach to empowering women from underrepresented backgrounds who are...
2024-04-0231 min
Bossed UpJob Search Success: How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile Skills SectionHow does your LinkedIn Skills section look these days? Whether or not you’re currently on the hunt for new employment opportunities, this is your friendly reminder to get your Skills section in order. LinkedIn places a huge focus on this section of your profile when it comes to recruiters looking for candidates.In this episode, I walk you through how to amp up your Skills section. With everything we have to do, wouldn’t it be nice to let LinkedIn take some of the hard work of job searching (even if you’re just low-key looking right...
2024-03-2614 min
Bossed UpCross-Cultural Communication in LeadershipWhether an organization’s teams are centered in a single city or dispersed across the world, cultural differences inevitably emerge. For leaders accustomed to knowing the answers and acting on their singular understanding of situations, it can be difficult to recognize these differences, much less level up the listening skills needed to address them for the good of their organization.For more than 10 years, Hawa Kombian has worked within and alongside companies in Canada, Ghana, and more, using her expertise in cross-cultural competency and communication to help her clients achieve operational sustainability and social vibrancy through customized re...
2024-03-1940 min
Bossed Up3 Tips For Managing Too Many MeetingsHow many meeting invites do you get each week? If your company is like many American organizations, it’s probably too many. Recent research shows that 70% of all company meetings are keeping teams from completing their tasks. On top of that, a Harvard Business Review article reports that “Ineffective meetings that waste our time can negatively impact psychological, physical, and mental well-being.” Yikes! In this episode, I share three steps that can help reduce meeting overwhelm. There’s no doubt that declining a meeting is easier said than done. Company culture and concern for professional relationships can make it a...
2024-03-1213 min
Bossed UpAre Pay Transparency Laws Working?Pay transparency is one of our policy priorities at Bossed Up, and in this episode, I speak with a scholar who studies the subject: Zoë Cullen. An assistant professor of entrepreneurial management at Harvard Business School, Zoë has spent the last decade studying gender gaps within the workforce, and most recently has focused on the effects of pay transparency laws. Her research reveals a lot of interesting information about what pay transparency means for individual workers, career motivation, and hiring practices. Zoë’s practical explanations of the data help put this groundbreaking policy into perspective. Find ou...
2024-03-0532 min
Bossed UpHow To Ask For A Reference During Your Job SearchWhen you need a reference, what’s the first thing you do? Almost everyone looking for a new job will need a reference or two, and a former employer is the most common choice. However customary this exchange might be, though, no one appreciates having a reference call sprung on them without warning.I recently received just such an out-of-the-blue reference check. The uncomfortable experience prompted me to pull together four tips for putting your best foot forward when you come to this point in your job search. Spoiler alert: it all starts with giving your reference a...
2024-02-2710 min
Bossed UpNavigate the Anxiety That Comes With A PromotionMost of us have or will experience the classic post-promotion “freakout.” This crushing crisis of confidence leaves us wondering how we got here and whether we can handle our new responsibilities. Jodi Flynn, a leadership development expert with more than a decade of experience helping organizations with attracting, developing, and successfully promoting more women into senior levels of leadership, often helps clients through this transitional time and remembers well the feeling of navigating it herself.In this episode, we sit down to explore the reasons behind this inevitable anxiety. We lay out a host of tips to help...
2024-02-2039 min
Bossed Up4 Steps to On-Ramp Back Into the Job Search After Taking a Career BreakRecently, a member of my HIRED Job Search Accelerator community asked a very important and relevant question: how do I get back into the job search after years away?If you or someone you know is preparing to take the plunge back into the working world, the four tips in this episode will familiarize you with how the job hunt landscape has changed and leave you feeling more confident in the career skills you still possess. Prepare for this big transition by understanding:The importance of starting to send out resumes right nowThe key s...
2024-02-1312 min
Bossed UpThe Problem With Self-HelpWhat’s the last self-help book you read? These days, whatever life change you’re hoping for, there’s a self-help guru and their associated memoir eager to explain how they did it and you can too. The problem is that most of these books are written by the people for whom our capitalist society was built.In this episode, I speak with Sharon Podobnik, a seasoned executive leadership coach and former self-help fiend whose questioning of the industry led her to write her new book, It’s Not (All) Your Fault: Self-Help and the Individualization of Oppressi...
2024-02-0638 min
Bossed UpDealing With Low-Ball Job OffersWhat do you do if a job offer comes in with a low-ball salary? In this episode, I dig into a topic inspired by a listener's email that echoes the experiences of many job seekers. The thrill of a job offer in your inbox can be quickly curtailed by a proposed salary that doesn’t even hit the bottom of your range. The let-down stems from a combination of systemic issues around hiring, genuine frustration and stress, and possibly some unrealistic expectations.I explain what’s going on behind the scenes in these scenarios and what you can...
2024-01-3018 min
Bossed UpThe Impact of Stress Reduction on InfertilityContent warning: this blog post and podcast episode include mentions of pregnancy loss. Odds are, you either know someone or are someone who has experienced infertility or pregnancy loss firsthand. The visibility of this common but traumatic experience has been on the rise, but there’s still a lot to do before people feel as comfortable discussing a pregnancy loss as they do a migraine or knee surgery. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Alice Domar, a psychologist and the Chief Compassion Officer at Inception Fertility. Dr. Domar has investigated the link between stress and...
2024-01-2339 min
Bossed UpThe Succession Gap and the Growing Value of Your Leadership AspirationsDo you aspire to lead others? If yes, you’re in the minority. New research shows that fewer and fewer people are expressing the desire to take on leadership roles, with women and Gen Z workers being chief among those losing interest.In this episode, I take a look at what’s behind this hesitance to pursue promotions to people management. Then, we’ll dive into what companies need to do to encourage and support their workforce to close this succession gap.Tune in now to learn:How the succession gap exacerbates the gender leader...
2024-01-1615 minBossed UpLeverage Your Fear to Fuel Your GrowthContent warning: this episode includes mentions of pregnancy loss. Growing up, we’re often taught to deny or fight our fears. Fear is weakness, as you may have been told, and the only way to get ahead in the world is to become fearless. But since that’s all but impossible, we wind up spending precious energy we could be putting toward our goals erecting a stone wall around our fears when, in fact, acknowledging and respecting our fears could help us flourish!In this episode, I speak with Farnoosh Torabi, a personal finance advisor, journalist, and auth...
2024-01-0942 minBossed UpGrow Your Professional Network in the New YearHow have you been making time for building connections? This is not an easy thing to schedule in around work responsibilities, family events, and hard-earned relaxation time, but it is an important and uplifting part of establishing and growing your leadership community.I dedicated myself to this pursuit wholeheartedly in 2023, and I came away from it with pride in what I accomplished and three takeaways to help you implement networking in your own 2024 strategic plan. Let this be the year you connect with fellow bosses in a new and authentic way.Grab a pen and...
2024-01-0220 minBossed Up3 Steps To Celebrate Your WinsWhat wins are you celebrating in 2023? Whether the past year was a breeze or the worst one yet, it’s time to pour yourself a glass of bubbly (or Bubly) and announce aloud all the ways you shine. Let’s jumpstart your year-end reflections. In this episode, I present three steps that will help you add a celebratory angle to your 2023 review and really remind you that you made progress this year, no matter what your 2024 to-do lists might look like.You’ll leave equipped with some inspo to get you ready to ring in the new...
2023-12-1926 minBossed UpCritical Conversations that Drive Inclusive LeadershipHow can you bring more courageous conversations into your practice of inclusive leadership? In recent years, more and more leaders are seeking to understand what inclusive leadership really means and how to build it into our ever-evolving organization models. It’s not easy work and, all too often, defensiveness and white fragility rear up as soon as the feedback is anything other than complimentary.This episode is a sometimes spicy take on courageous conversations and inclusivity in the workplace, with two women who are transforming this fraught space. Stephanie Chin is a leadership consultant and the founder of...
2023-12-1251 minBossed UpHow To Recalibrate Your CareerHow does your career align with your values, and how do you even begin figuring that out? These are questions more of us have started asking this year, as we stop accepting career dissatisfaction and burnout as “just how it is” and re-evaluate our relationship to work.In this episode, I share an approach to career recalibration that has really resonated with me, one that places less of a focus on identifying your core values and more on identifying the tangible pieces that are and are not working for you now. Establishing realignment with your purpose is no e...
2023-12-0527 minBossed UpFinding Your Voice at WorkHave you struggled to find your voice at work? Have you started self-silencing? Or overthinking your every sentence? Today's episode with Samara Bay, author of Permission to Speak, is for you. We're breaking down why it's so challenging to speak up and be heard at work, how to counter voice bias with voice justice, and how to embrace your voice as "the new sound of power."Related links: Speak Up: my 8-week assertive communications courseSamara's book, Permission to SpeakFollow Samara on InstagramSamara's How to Pitch workshopEmail me at emilie@bossedup.orgJoin the Bossed Up Cou...
2023-11-1438 minBossed UpThe Broken Rung of LeadershipWe've all heard about the "glass ceiling" women leaders face at the highest ranks of their careers. But there's a more significant barrier that contributes to the gender leadership gap: the "broken rung" of leadership. In today's episode I'm breaking down what the "broken rung" of leadership is all about and how we - as individuals and organizations - can disrupt the status quo, support emerging women leaders, and strive for gender equality in leadership together. Related links: Level Up: my leadership & management acceleratorLearn how we support teams at Bossed UpRead today's corresponding blog pos...
2023-11-0717 minBossed UpTop Tips to Get Your Resume Past Applicant Tracking SystemsDoes your resume make the AI cut?In today’s episode, Emilie shares her top do’s and don'ts to create an AI-friendly resume that will get past the Applicant Tracking System and land in front of human eyes.Related Links:Read the corresponding blog post hereDownload our FREE Job Search GuideEp 152: How to Write a Resume and Cover Letter that Lands InterviewsEp 239: How to Format Your Resume for the Modern Job SearchLearn more about HIRED, our 3-month job search accelerator hereGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podc...
2022-08-0211 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 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 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 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 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 UpHow to Be a Leader Without Compromising Your Authenticity* Due to the COVID-19 outbreak Bossed Up Bootcamp SF has been postponed. Check bossedup.org/bootcamp for the latest news on upcoming events.* Most leadership characteristics are historically associated with men and masculinity. In today’s episode, I explore where that leaves women leaders, and how we can push back on the false binary of “leaning in” or being nice. Related Links: Read the corresponding blog post here Bossed Up Bootcamp is coming up! Learn more here HBR: Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders? NYT: Enough Leaning In. Let’s Tell Men to Lean O...
2020-03-1212 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 UpLeadership Books I'm Reading Right Now* Due to the COVID-19 outbreak Bossed Up Bootcamp SF has been postponed. Check bossedup.org/bootcamp for the latest news on upcoming events.* Reading is one of the absolute best things you can do to accelerate your career. Here are the books I’ve been reading lately to boost my leadership and management skills in particular. Related links: Read the corresponding blog post here Bossed Up Bootcamp is coming up soon! Learn more Join us at Bossed Up Bootcamp Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leav...
2020-03-0515 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 UpHow to Save on Everyday Fees & ChargesYou know I love negotiating, right? Well in the last few months I’ve found a new way to hone those skills AND save money at the same time. Today’s episode breaks them down in an actionable, practical way that’ll leave you bossin’ up your bank account! Related Links: Today’s corresponding blog post Mint.com Today’s episode is sponsored by my financial advisor, Cris Caruso. Schedule a free 30-minute consult with Cris here: bossedup.org/talktocris Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Cal...
2019-03-2810 min
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
Bossed UpBossed Up, the podcast!Here’s a sneak ‘peek’ at the Bossed Up podcast to come, debuting March 1! Subscribe now! Learn more and join our FREE Courage Community at www.bossedup.org
2018-02-1702 min