Negotiate Your Career Growth

In this episode, I'm joined by Michelle Petties, a TEDx speaker and food story coach who has transformed her own life by understanding the deep emotional roots of eating. Michelle shares her remarkable journey of losing and gaining nearly 700 pounds before discovering how food is intimately connected to our emotions, memories, and cultural inheritance. Through her personal story of overcoming food addiction and rebuilding her life after losing everything in the 2008 economic crisis, Michelle reveals how our relationship with food goes far beyond nutrition. She explores how emotional eating is often a complex response to stress, loneliness, and unprocessed feelings, and offers a powerful framework for understanding and healing our relationship with food and ourselves.This conversation is not just about weight loss, but about reclaiming personal agency, understanding our emotional landscapes, and learning to nourish ourselves in truly meaningful ways.Mentioned: Impostor Syndrome Clinic for the Women of the Global Majority with Jamie Lee on June 13th at noon Eastern, 9am Pacific. Register here for free: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7qFdxK7ORDeigFUGWGmbBw#/registrationMichelle's TEDx Talk: A Food Addict's Lesson: Confusion. Clarity. Recovery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJLr53XlIV4Michelle's book: Leaving Large: https://leavinglarge.com/Michelle's website: https://go.michellepetties.com/mindovermealsText me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me Book a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

In this episode of Risky Conversations, we dive into the unique challenges faced by STEM professionals when it comes to navigating difficult conversations and developing essential social skills. Dr. Corinna Freitag, an executive coach with a background in chemistry and industry, shares her interdisciplinary approach to helping her clients - chemists, engineers, and other technical experts - improve their communication, emotional intelligence, and ability to advocate for themselves. Learn practical tools and strategies for overcoming the hyper-rational mindset and bridging the gap between analytical thinking and the messy realities of human interaction.Learn more about Dr. Corinna Freitag https://www.corinnafreitag.de/Connect with Dr. Corinna Freitag on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcorinnafreitag/Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me Book a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

What Does It Really Mean to Be an Ally?Allyship can be a thorny topic—stirring discomfort, shame, or confusion about how to show up without overstepping or saying the wrong things. In a time of growing division and discrimination, many people are asking: How do I use my unearned advantages to create more inclusion without offending people?In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Rashida Bonds, an ally coach who says that true allyship isn't about virtue signaling or grand gestures. Allyship is about doing the inner work—and returning to our most authentic, compassionate selves.In this episode, explore:What true allyship looks like beyond the performative gestures How to use privilege in service of community care and equityWhy cultural humility is essential, especially in leadership, and Rashida's lived experiences of it How to navigate mistakes, avoid burnout, and stay grounded in purposePractical ways to create safety and belonging in everyday interactions with folks from marginalized communities Whether you're a leader, teammate, or simply someone who wants to do better, this conversation is an invitation to reflect, recommit, and root your allyship in care.Learn more about Rashida and her work here: https://www.instagram.com/iamrashidabonds/Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me Book a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Today, I want to share something I originally wrote as an email to one of my coaching clients. It touches on something that shapes nearly everything we do: the pursuit of happiness.Here's the context. One of my clients is an executive at a major tech company. She's leading a bold new initiative that involves hiring, retaining, and coaching a team of sharp, high-performing people who can deliver results fast.She's working hard. She's making real progress. And in one of our sessions, a powerful question came up:How do I maximize happiness in this role? In this episode you'll learn: The difference between transactional and inherent happiness—and why most of us are addicted to the formerA personal story about the moment that shifted my perspective on success and fulfillmentWhat a rickshaw driver taught me about joy, even in the absence of wealth or statusWhy chasing happiness through promotions, praise, and paychecks can quietly lead to burnoutHow embracing complexity and paradox can unlock a more sustainable sense of well-beingWhat I told a tech executive client who asked how to maximize happiness in a high-pressure leadership roleThe surprising reason my clients often reach their goals faster when they stop clinging to specific outcomesA practical invitation to map your own Blueprint to Confidence—and redefine success on your terms: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/applyText me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me Book a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

This year, I'm turning Buddhist, meditating with a sangha (a community of Buddhist practitioners), bowing in the morning, and taking lessons from Buddhist teachers. This happened because I started reading Billy Seol's Substack (https://substack.com/@julylifecoach), which he writes every single day (impressive!) I've come to consider Billy as a kind of spiritual god brother. In this deep dive into the intersection of Buddhism, coaching, and personal growth, Billy takes us through his journey of: Early experiences with depression Career in tech companies (Apple, Disney) Searching for a comprehensive approach to understanding life and ending sufferingEmbracing Buddhism as a practical life approach And we have a brainy debate about applying Buddhist principles to real-life workplace challenges for women and people of marginalized identities: Dealing with discrimination and marginalization Finding agency under challenging situations Doing hard things on purpose as a path to growth Mentioned in the podcast: Billy's website: https://www.julylifecoach.com/Zen And The Art of Dealing with Office Politics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcmoJuGwm4oHOME with Simone Seol (Billy's sister): https://www.simonegraceseol.com/come-homeText me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me Book a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

I recently led a group session called Zen and the Art of Dealing with Office Politics, where I helped professionals—especially women and underrepresented folks—navigate the messiness of workplace dynamics with more calm and clarity.We kicked off with a guided brain exercise to shift out of high-frequency beta brain waves (you know, that anxious, go-go-go energy) and into a slower, more grounded alpha state. It's a small shift that opens up space for creativity and better problem-solving.Then I walked folks through three key ideas:1. Power DifferentialWe named the real (or perceived) authority gaps in the workplace—how power plays out, and why it matters when you're trying to be heard or make change.2. Conflict StylesUsing the Thomas-Kilman model, I explained the five common ways people handle conflict:CompeteCollaborateCompromiseAvoidAccommodateI talked about how being “conflict flexible” is a leadership superpower—especially if you're someone who usually avoids or accommodates by default.3. Personal InterpretationWe explored how your story about what's happening can either fuel stress or open up new choices. The way you interpret workplace friction directly impacts how you feel and what you do next.All throughout, I brought in Zen metaphors and references from Asian culture to drive the point home: You don't have to control every outcome. The goal is to stay present, stay adaptable, and not let office politics hijack your peace.Download the companion guide HERE.Watch the full replay on YouTube HERE. Learn more about my 1:1 coaching HERE. Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me Book a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

In this captivating episode, Emily Maggiotto shares her inspiring story of navigating pivotal career and life decisions guided by her insatiable curiosity. From leaving a stable finance job to pursue a musical adventure, to leading HR teams through challenging times, Emily's journey exemplifies the power of embracing risk, learning continuously, and finding fulfillment on one's own terms. This conversation offers invaluable insights for anyone seeking to redefine their career and life path. Connect with Emily on LinkedIn HERELearn more about The Wild Unicorn HEREText me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me Book a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Did you know that a survey of over 4,100 young men from Brazil, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and Uganda revealed that menstruation is still considered taboo around the world? In fact, many associate periods with words like ‘dirty,' ‘embarrassing,' and ‘disgusting.' This deep-seated stigma is something women and girls are taught to internalize, making us feel shame around a natural biological process.But today, we're changing that narrative.Welcome to Risky Conversations. I'm Jamie Lee, a certified integrative hypnotist and executive coach, and I work with women to help them achieve career growth, even when they're the only one—or one of the few—in the room.In today's episode, I'm speaking with Lizzy Palmer, Founder and CEO of Sync N, a fitness app designed specifically for women's menstrual cycles. We dive intoThe challenges of talking about periods, uteruses, and hormonal fluctuations without them becoming punchlines in male-dominated spaces. We also explore the risky conversations Lizzy has taken as an entrepreneurThe value of asserting your desires (even if it means being labeled unlikable as a woman leader) And the health benefits of adapting both your fitness and work schedules to your cycle.Learn more about Sync N: Website https://syncnapp.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/syncnapp/Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me Book a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

I work with a sex coach, not because I have sex problems, but because the coach and I are on a similar wavelength. My coach, Michaelann Gardner, is a deeply compassionate and fascinating person who has studied hypnosis under Melissa Tiers, just like I have. (To give you an idea of what our coaching sessions are like: Michaelann guides me through hypnotic trances where we meditate on death, on the impermanence of life. I emerge from these meditations with a profound appreciation for my earthly existence.) Michaelann has written a powerful book called Sovereign, a poignant memoir that delves into the taboo topics of bodies, relationships, sex, and spirituality.In this candid conversation, Michaelann and I discuss what it means to question culture and religion in the journey towards self-sovereignty. We explore the complexities of reclaiming personal authority and the courage it takes to forge one's own path. This is a thought-provoking dialogue you won't want to miss.Mentioned in this episode: Sovereign by Michaelann Gardner on AmazonMichaelann's website: https://michaelanngardner.com/Michaelann's Substack: https://michaelann.substack.com/Michaelann's Instagram: @michaelann.gardnerHome by Simone Seol, the community Michaelann and I belong to Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me Book a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

I'm a coach who helps smart folks who don't like office politics get promoted and better paid. Part of that work is helping professionals negotiate their salary. 98% of my clients are women, and I often hear this objection when I coach on salary negotiation: "I feel guilty for asking for the money I want." In this episode, I share insights on how to shift your mindset, presence, and strategy to approach salary discussions with poise and confidence. You'll learn: Why focusing on using the "right words" is a losing proposition Why self-advocacy (when done right) is an act of service A framework for negotiating from a grounded, spirited place that makes the words flow right out of you In case you missed it: Watch my most recent salary negotiation workshop on YouTube HERE You can also listen to the audio recording of that same workshop HERE Take my Leadership Archetype quiz and get custom advice for improving your self-advocacy in the workplace HERE Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me Book a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Since 2011, I've hosted negotiation trainings that can be best described as scrappy, pragmatic, and useful. It started with humble Meetups where I got a bunch of the smartest women I know into a room and had them practice asking for what they wanted -- out loud.When the pandemic hit, I consciously decided to focus primarily on my 1:1 executive coaching, and everything moved to Zoom.(You can read about my coaching philosophy, process, and pricing right over here on the website)Since then, I've continued to host free negotiation webinars that have reached thousands. Why? Because a rising tide lifts all boats. Career advancement is already gate-kept enough for women and minorities. Simple, time-tested strategies for self-advocacy shouldn't be. Way back when I was getting started, I made a promise to myself that the measure of my success would be the extent to which my free subscribers get real VALUE out of what I share freely. That's why, in this episode, I'm sharing a replay of my most recent webinar: 7 Winning Steps for Salary Negotiation. You'll learn: How to overcome common challenges including confidence and mindset, so you avoid common pitfalls of playing too small and leaving money on the table. A simple 3-step framework for making the ask, whether you're negotiating an offer or a pay raise.How to write smart ChatGPT prompts that make you sound human, relatable, and compelling when you ask for what you want. Real-life client case studies, and specific how-to's you can implement right away. If you found this helpful, please leave a five-star review on either the podcasting platform of your choice or on Google. Leave a five-star Google Business review right over here: https://g.page/r/CQasFRu9OrcuEAE/reviewWatch the video replay of this webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zk4Q5aj6jQText me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me *NEW SERVICE ALERT: Click here to learn about Hypno-Coaching* Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

In this interview, employment lawyer Anne Donne Lee Bush shares practical advice for navigating workplace discrimination. Anne draws from her own experience as an immigrant lawyer who reinvented her career in New York to provide no-nonsense guidance on building evidence, challenging performance improvement plans, and leveraging mediation to negotiate better severance packages. Whether you're facing microaggressions, retaliation, or the threat of layoffs, Anne's honest, empowering approach will equip you to advocate for your rights and find a path forward.About Anne Donnelly Bush: Anne Donnelly Bush is an attorney who specializes in employment discrimination law. Anne loves helping discriminated workers have access to justice. She works for people who have been fired, or not promoted, because of their gender, race, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy or sexuality. She also practices wage and hour law. What makes Anne unique is that she is a lifelong learner and an adventurer. Anne took a standup comedy course at the age of 49 and performed in NYC. She continues with this creative spark, and now writes flash fiction, and is working on a detective novel. She lives in Westchester with her teen son and 2 rescue cats, Natasha and Cleopatra.https://annedonnellybush.com/About Jamie Lee: Jamie is a certified coach and hypnotist specializing in helping women, BIPOC, neurodivergent, and the marginalized reclaim their power and achieve mastery through practical neuroscience and proven self-advocacy strategies. Over a decade, Jamie has trained thousands of professionals in effective self-advocacy and workplace negotiation at leading organizations, including Citi, Unilever, Association of Corporate Counsels, American College of Cardiologists, UC Berkeley School of Business, and Smith College, among others.https://www.jamieleecoach.com Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me *NEW SERVICE ALERT: Click here to learn about Hypno-Coaching* Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

This is a replay of my interview on The Burnout Club podcast, hosted by Patrice Bonfiglio—a hedge fund industry veteran and all-around powerhouse.Key Takeaways:Burnout isn't caused by working hard—it's driven by chasing a specific feeling or using emotion as fuel to push yourself to extremes.A key sign of burnout is physical illness—it often shows up through physical symptoms.Overcoming burnout requires a two-pronged approach: logical reasoning combined with subconscious work using hypnotic techniques for focused relaxation and deeper insights.Real-life examples from my high-achieving clients show how chasing feelings of accomplishment or confidence can unintentionally lead to burnout.Reflections from Patrice and me on our experience attending the Project 1490 retreat, where we first met in person.Featured: The Burnout Club by Patrice Bonfiglio Project 1490 by Sarah Dale Client case study: How to Raise Millions Without Burning OutLeadership Archetype quiz on www.jamieleecoach.com Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me *NEW SERVICE ALERT: Click here to learn about Hypno-Coaching* Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

This holiday treat is a guided hypnotic relaxation designed to help you unwind, celebrate your wins, and step into the new year with lightness, joy, and renewed energy.If you enjoy this, please share this episode with your favorite people!  To learn more about my services, come to www.jamieleecoach.com. Happy holidays! Jamie Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me *NEW SERVICE ALERT: Click here to learn about Hypno-Coaching* Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

As the year comes to a close, many of us find ourselves being unusually hard on ourselves. The “itty-bitty-shitty committee” in our minds grows louder, fueled by the pressure of the year-end. We take stock of the past twelve months and too often hold them against ourselves like a harsh jury.For some, the holidays — the Christmas season — can feel particularly challenging, especially if the memories associated with this time aren't the happiest. It's a season that often drags us back into childhood, stirring up complicated emotions.In today's episode, I'm sharing a deeply personal story of how I've learned to rewrite stories about a time I was once homeless, the profound impact of Byron Katie's teachings, and what's possible when you turn these stories around. If you're feeling the weight of the year or the pull of old memories, this one's for you. Let's dive in.Featured: The Work of Byron Katie https://thework.com/Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

I'm joined by Joyce Kao and Heidi Seibold, the co-founders of the Digital Research Academy.Joyce and Heidi have an inspiring entrepreneurial journey. As former researchers, they decided to take the leap and co-found the Digital Research Academy, a training network focused on open science and research best practices. In our conversation, they share the challenges they faced in making the decision to build the academy independently and how coaching helped them gain clarity on a key decision for the academy, or their "brain child."  Now in their first year, they're seeing incredible demand for their work and are passionate about the importance of open science.This is a story of betting on yourself, finding the right partner, and using your expertise to create something meaningful.Learn more about Digital Research Academy here: https://digital-research.academy/https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-research-academy/https://twitter.com/DigiResAcademyhttps://mastodon.social/@digiresacademy/Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

This is a replay of a recent online workshop I delivered called "How to Tap into Brain Magic When the World Feels like a Dumpster Fire." Here's what you'll learn: Why accessing the unconscious matters when you want to take new action and advocate for yourself, especially when you're a woman, a person of color, or of any other marginalized identity How to overcome self-advocacy jitters and imposter syndrome, particularly for women, minorities, and neurodiverse individuals.A demo of the "shift out and shut up" technique, something you can do in the middle of 1:1 conversations to help you feel more grounded, attentive, and alive. A demo of a simple practice based on Princeton University's Dr. Les Fehmi's book Open Focus Brain, which induces alpha brain wave state How to lower anxiety by activating both sides of the brain.A demo of a guided visualization to mentally rehearse a desired outcome.Tangible techniques to improve neuroplasticity and confidence.To take the Leadership Archetype Quiz for free, come one over to www.jamieleecoach.com. Watch the video replay on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV0jjPAoaWQText me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

In this episode of Risky Conversations, we talk about betting on and investing in women leaders. I'm joined by Patricia Lizarraga, CEO and portfolio manager of the W CEO ETF, who discusses her journey from growing up in a military dictatorship in Lima, Peru, to her career in finance. She highlights the challenges and opportunities she faced, including starting a sorority at Yale and bringing financial products to Peru. Patricia explains the investment thesis of the W CEO ETF, which focuses on women CEOs outperforming, because as women, they've had to consistently outperform and overcome many internal and external barriers. W CEO ETF, which invests in 140 U.S. companies with female CEOs, has shown an average outperformance of 170 basis points per annum and has outperformed its comparables by 70-90 basis points since its inception in January 2023. We talked about the importance of diversification and impact investing, aiming to increase female representation in leadership roles.Learn more: https://hypatiacapital.com/#hypatiainvestathon#100sharesforwomenText me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

If you've ever doubted yourself, felt out of place, or struggled with imposter syndrome as a woman or person of marginalized identity, remember this:There's nothing wrong with you.The corporate ladders are broken. Leadership pipelines are broken. It's not your fault that society conditions women and marginalized people to question their worth.We're all put into “trances”—altered states of consciousness triggered by external influences—that lead us to second-guess ourselves.It's essential to have tools to snap out of these unwanted trances and connect with the full power of your mind—your Brain Magic.That's why I'm inviting you to my free, interactive workshop:How to Tap into Your Brain Magic When the World Seems Like a Dumpster FireThursday, 11/21/24, 1pm ETJoin me to discover practical tools that will help you access your inner strength and clarity.Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Today's episode is recorded on November 7th, 2024 — just days after the U.S. election. Like many of you, I've been navigating big, complex emotions: grief, disappointment, and a familiar feeling of heartbreak. Today, I'll share a personal reflection on what this election meant to me as an immigrant, a woman of color, and a coach who serves women striving for leadership in a flawed system. We'll explore how Kamala Harris's concession speech spoke to the hopes and resilience of so many of us, and I'll offer a few practices to help ground us in this challenging time. Above all, this episode is a reminder that we have the capacity to do extraordinary good in the world, even when it seems a door has closed. Mentioned in this episode: Vice President Kamala Harris' Full Concession Speech on Time.com: https://time.com/7173617/kamala-harris-concession-speech-full-transcript/Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

I'm Jamie Lee, an executive coach for ambitious overthinkers who want to stop holding themselves back and start advocating confidently to advance their careers.If you're curious about how to make that happen for yourself, visit jamieleecoach.com, where you can take a quick leadership archetype quiz or dive into over 100 blog posts packed with actionable tips on self-advocacy.One of the biggest challenges I hear from high-achievers is figuring out how to balance their creative side with their ambitious, career-driven goals. So many of us get caught up in all-or-nothing thinking: we assume that to pursue our creative passions, we have to sacrifice our professional success, or vice versa. But what if it's possible to do both? What if, by doubting ourselves a little less and taking a few bold steps forward, we could create a career that allows space for all of our ambitions?Today, we're talking to someone who embodies this possibility beautifully. I'm thrilled to introduce Rachael Eckles—a lawyer, bioethicist, and award-winning novelist. Rachael has built a career that lets her thrive as both a successful professional and a creative force. We're going to dive into the risks she took along the way, the decisions that helped her merge these passions, and, of course, her fierce female protagonist who lights up her fiction series.You'll learn: Rachel's diverse background and career journey, including her bold move to ask for a role at a pharmaceutical company's bioethics program early in her career.Navigating office politics and gender bias as a woman in male-dominated industries like healthcare and finance.The inspiration and creation behind Rachel's "Trading Secrets" book series, featuring the powerful and unapologetic character of Celeste Donovan.Rachel's philanthropic efforts through her foundation Aphrodite Gives, which supports initiatives empowering women and girls globally.Advice Rachel shares for women in the workplace, including the importance of being confident, assertive, and advocating for yourself.The role of storytelling as a common thread throughout Rachel's diverse career experiences.Rachel's plans to continue writing and publishing books, as well as her openness to collaborating with other female authors committed to philanthropy.Featured in this episode: Connect with Rachael on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @rachaelecklesOr on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/rachaeleckles.Subscribe to her newsletter at https://www.rachaeleckles.com Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

When you're a smart, capable woman who leads, you're most likely going to be one of the few or the only in the leadership suite -- especially so if you're a woman of color, an immigrant, on the LGBTQ spectrum or neurodivergent. This inevitably means you often have to FIGHT to keep your seat at the table. When should you put up a fight? Why should you risk fighting? What life skills outside of work will help you become a better fighter and therefore a winner? But also, when should you walk away from the fight? These are the questions we tackled on the interview with my friend and colleague Monique DeMaio, who tells her own riveting story of fighting and prevailing as the only woman in leadership. You'll learn: Monique's inspiring journey as an immigrant, including the challenges she faced and how she learned to advocate for herself from a young ageHer transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, and the pivotal moments that led her to start her own successful consulting businessThe importance of confidence, assertiveness, and not letting others define your worth as a woman in the workplaceMonique's holistic approach to empowering women, including her upcoming "Circle of Possibilities" retreat focused on intentional living and fulfillmentValuable tips and strategies for navigating office politics, managing work-life balance, and believing in your own potentialFeatured in this podcast: Monique's website with links to her podcast, book, and retreat: https://www.moniquedemaio.com/OnDemand CMO: https://www.ondemandcmo.com/Take the Leadership Archetype Quiz here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

When my coaching clients—accomplished professionals who are minorities at work—tell me how they spin out in anxious rumination or freeze up without speaking in large meetings, I know it's not because they haven't prepared or tried hard enough.It's because a part of their brain tells them that speaking up is too big a risk. They're pushing too hard against a belief that cuts right into their sense of safety and self-worth.In today's episode, we'll dive into why this happens and, more importantly, how to break the cycle. I'll share actionable strategies for overcoming the fear of judgment, speaking up confidently, and reclaiming your voice in high-pressure settings. Whether you've struggled to find your footing in large meetings or want to understand how to move from self-doubt to self-assurance, this episode is for you.You'll learn: Five-step plan you can try on, especially if you're introverted, analytical, or a minority in the workplace The evolutionary roots of "public speaking anxiety and why it feels so nerve-wracking to stand out What to decide on ahead of time before speaking How to embrace feeling awkward so speaking up can lead to the best learnings and connections Featured in this episode: Leadership Archetype Quiz (and join the newsletter list) at www.jamieleecoach.comConfidence Lab with Smith College Executive Education Program on 10/24/24. Register for free HEREBook your free 1-hour long consultation with me HEREText me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Imagine a world where more women and women of color are in check-writing and decision-making roles at every level of entrepreneurship and investing. That's the future I explored as an intern at Golden Seeds (back in 2010), an angel fund dedicated to women-owned and led startups. I relished sitting in on investor pitches and learning about innovative solutions in areas as varied as reproductive health, children's education, and sustainable fashion -- spaces where women's lived experiences are uniquely valuable. In this podcast episode, I interviewed Marcia Dawood, a trailblazer in the angel investing space who's also an author, TEDx speaker, and venture partner. Marcia is passionate about demystifying angel investing and empowering more women -- at all income levels -- to get involved. We discussed: Marcia's journey into angel investing, the challenges she's faced, and the wins she's celebrated. The stark funding disparities women and minority founders continue to face. Practical strategies for women to get started as angel investors, even without a finance background or large sums of money. How to build relationships with entrepreneurs, evaluate deals, and create a diversified investment portfolio. Tune in to find out how you, too, can become a catalyst for change through angel investing, no matter where you're starting from. Featured in this episode: Connect with Marcia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciadawood/ Check out her book "Do Good While Doing Well": https://bit.ly/3yxekKDAnd the workbook: https://bit.ly/3ToZMUNPodcast "Angel Next Door" playlist: https://www.marciadawood.com/angelnextdoorText me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

What should you do when a colleague (or a manager) takes credit for your ideas at work? According to Harvard Business Review, it's a matter of when, not if. You'll speak up in a meeting with managers and offer a strategic solution to a business problem only to be unacknowledged, ignored, or worse yet, shushed. Then a colleague — almost always a man — will paraphrase your idea and get praised for it. It's infuriating. It hurts. While injustices exist, you don't want to idly stand by and let it happen to you. You want to be able to identify the patterns that lead to this sort of thing, so you can nip it in the bud. You want to call it out when someone tries to take credit for your ideas, claim the credit you deserve, and right the wrong. In this episode, I'm walking you through Specific patterns to watch out forHow to effect change by focusing on what you can control What to say and how when someone tries to take credit for your ideas in a meeting Featured in the episode: Episode 1: Self-Advocacy is an Act of Service Episode 8: How to Get Better Paid: Pitfalls to Avoid (Tiara Syndrome)Episode 33: One from Anti-Anxiety Toolkit Episode 66: Demo of Self-Directed Neuroplasticity Tools 7 Tricky Work Situations, and How to Respond to Them, By Alicia Bassuk on Harvard Business Review Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

In this episode, I'm joined by Anne Devereux-Mills, former CEO of ad agencies and founder of Parlay House, to discuss the bold and boundary-pushing choices Anne made in her career and beyond. Anne shares how she navigated the male-dominated executive suite as CEO of ad agencies, taking risks to draw lines between her work and family life, even when it went against the norms. She opens up about the difficult, vulnerable conversations she had to have -- calling out inappropriate behavior from powerful colleagues, discussing personal health challenges, and confronting its aftermath. But Anne's biggest risk-taking may have been inviting 12 complete strangers into her home to have the kind of raw and real conversations that are forbidden in the workplace. This leap of faith led to the creation of Parlay House (full disclosure: I'm a member of Parlay House), a community that empowers women to shed their work personas and connect on a deeper, human-to-human level. Learn more about Parlay House here: https://parlayhouse.com/Follow Anne on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/annedevmills/Follow Parlay House on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/parlay.house/Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

If you've ever struggled with severe PMS, painful periods, or the visceral challenges of having a female body in a male-dominated workplace, this episode is a must-listen. This is an important conversation for me personally. As a menstruating woman in her forties, I've had days where I'd been doubled over in premenstrual pain (both physical and mental) so bad the overly dramatic part of my brain told me I was going to die. I'm always searching for answers, so I've googled my symptoms ad nauseam. I've read books on the topic, including Shalene Gupta's The Cycle (https://shalenegupta.com/the-cycle/). Then, I advocated for myself with my OBGYN. All of which led me to a prescription for low-dose SSRI that flipped the switch on period paid and made my cycles much, much more manageable. Around 80% of women experience period pain or PMS (premenstrual syndrome). For about 10% of women with PME (premenstrual exacerbation) or PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), the pain is severe enough to disrupt their lives, relationships, and careers. In this honest and vulnerable conversation with Shalene Gupta, we address period pain, something that affects a majority of women yet is so often shrouded in shame and silence. Shalene bravely shares her journey with PMDD and the immense challenges it posed for her high-powered career as a journalist and writer. She shared invaluable insights on navigating PMDD as an ambitious, high-achieving woman. We also discuss practical strategies for managing physical, mental, and emotional symptoms, as well as guidance on overcoming the societal stigma that often prevents women from learning about treatment solutions and getting help, so they can continue to excel in their careers and lives. To learn more: Sign up for Shalene's newsletter on her website: https://shalenegupta.com/Check out the website of the International Association of Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) at iapmd.org for more resources on PMDD-related diagnosis and treatment Track your menstrual cycles. There are many great apps available on app stores. I personally use a print version I downloaded from Maisie Hill https://maisiehill.com/chartmycycle/Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Text me your thoughts on this episode!In today's podcast, we're going to talk about negotiating a pay raise after coming back from maternity leave.We're going to address why this can feel riskywhat you can do to de-risk your request for the salary increaseand the steps you can take to ensure that the risk you take in asking for a raise is most likely to be rewardedI'm sharing a simple, easy-to-follow framework, scripts and a mindset shift to help you navigate this conversation. (You can also click HERE for the LinkedIn article with these steps and scripts.) But FIRST can I be honest with you? As a feminist who believes in the equality of all genders and who believes that the female body is magical for its life-creating and life-giving powers -- the concept of a "fatherhood bonus" and "motherhood penalty" is befuddling if not repugnant. It makes me sad and mad. Listen to the episode for my suggestions on how to flip the script on this ingrained sexism as well as real client case studies of how to negotiate a pay raise when you're coming back from maternity leave. Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Text me your thoughts on this episode!It's with great pleasure and joy that I am announcing the rebrand of my podcast.Two years ago, I bootstrapped an ambitious podcast series for women called Negotiate Your Career Growth. After 1000s and 1000s of downloads, 68 episodes, 20 incredible interviews with thought leaders, award winning journalists, experts and authors... We're going to keep going just under a new name and a reframe. Welcome to Risky Conversations. Why? Because everything that's rewarding is on the other side of a risky conversation. Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Text me your thoughts on this episode!Mid-year reviews. Some companies have them as soon as Q2 wraps up, like clockwork, and some companies treat them informally. Whatever the case may be for you, you want to show up to them feeling confident, prepared, and ready to advocate for career growth that would make you actually want to get up on Monday morning.In this episode, I'm sharing a simple yet powerful five-step framework that has helped real women get promoted and better paid in various industries, including engineering, media, non-profits, and finance.This framework will work any time of the year. In fact, it's something I routinely and repeatedly walk my executive coaching clients through so they can negotiate and secure buy-in with colleagues, investors, and decision-makers. You'll learn: What the overachiever's dilemma is and how to sidestep it Why prioritizing facts over feelings is a leadership practice and how to do itHow to take the lead in a career conversation and direct it toward your future vision of growth without coming across as greedy, selfish, or self-aggrandizing How to take stock of your contributions in a systematic and objective way What questions to ask yourself so you can articulate the benefit and value of your contributions How to ask a simple question that can help you secure buy-in even before you've made your request How to frame your ask for resources or support in a way that is most conducive to a yesWant to learn more? Come take the Leadership Archetype quiz on www.jamieleecoach.com and find out how you can optimize this winning strategy to your own style. Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Text me your thoughts on this episode!This is a replay of a webinar that's intended to help you gain confidence and skill in collaborative, interest-based negotiation so you can grow your influence, impact, andincome. You can immediately apply the skills and strategies from this webinar to improve your outcomes in everyday workplace negotiations and salary negotiations.You'll also: • Explore frameworks for leading problem-solving, value-creating conversations• Learn a simple, repeatable 5-step framework for negotiating • Hear the thought process, structure, and debrief of a negotiation role-play designed to help you gain practice in the tactics of interest-based, mutual-benefit negotiationAccess the slide presentation RIGHT HERE (Google Drive link). Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Text me your thoughts on this episode!This is a recording of a live webinar I hosted on Friday 6/21/2024. We talked about: Perimenopause and confidence Gender socialization and confidence Self-directed neuroplasticity tools How to politely and firmly say no to a wrongly-timed invitation Demo of bilateral stimulation, which promotes blood flow and impulses to both sides of the brain, effectively reducing anxiety How to generate calm, grounded focus ahead of a presentation (with my former client Kristine) Demo of my take on Dr. Amy Cuddy's power pose, which helps you to down-regulate the sympathetic nervous system, associated with flight/fight/freeze stress response, and activates the parasympathetic nervous system, associated with rest and digest Demo of how to generate the confidence to speak up when you're flabbergasted by an opposing counsel who's saying factually incorrect things (aka lying through their mouths) To learn more about coaching with me, come on over to https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Text me your thoughts on this episode!As a woman, I've encountered contradicting feedback that my voice is both "too loud" and "too soft." I've felt the pressure to change, minimize, and silence my natural speaking voice because unconscious gender bias leads to more criticism, rather than amplification of women's voices. In this episode, my two guests -- Julie Fogh and Casey Erin Clark of Vital Voice Training -- celebrate a decade of helping leaders communicate with savvy, charisma, authenticity, and confidence by embracing, not changing, their voices. We revisit their journey from their first pitch to present at the Bullish Conference in Miami, in 2014 (where I also presented a negotiation workshop and met them for the first time), to their current mission of reshaping communication culture. Julie and Casey share their insights on how women's voices have evolved in the public sphere, countering critiques like vocal fry and upspeak, and how they've built a community grounded in the core values of service. You'll learn: How to use insights from acting training to uncover more authentic aspects of yourself for empowered self-expressionWhat genuinely builds the confidence to speak on a TEDx stage How to combat public speaking anxiety The surprising take on filler words like "ums" and "ahs" that will have you feeling relieved to speak as you doHow to approach the intersection of personal power and systemic/environmental factors, so you have greater agency over how you speak, especially if you're a woman and a person of marginalized identity How to have difficult conversations with an audience that lead to breakthroughs and what Julie and Casey offer to make it even easier Vital Voice Training is a voice, public speaking, and communication coaching company on a mission to change the conversation about what leaders are “supposed” to sound like, help organizations revolutionize their communication culture, and help individuals communicate with savvy, charisma, confidence, and a deep connection to their core values. For the client, the result is your voice: amplified (not just louder). Website: http://vitalvoicetraining.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/vital_voice, @vital_voice Instagram: http://instagram.com/vitalvoicetraining, @vitalvoicetraining Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vital-voice-trainingEnjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Text me your thoughts on this episode!Selena Rezvani, author of the WSJ-bestselling book "Quick Confidence" returned to the podcast to share with us these pearls of wisdom: How Selena and Jamie's experiences of negotiating as college students informed how we later became our own advocates as a minority in the workplace How taking action and presenting solutions, even while feeling desperate, can lead to courageous outcomes Tips on how to build confidence by keeping promises to oneself, recognizing one's own strengths, and managing self-awareness and energy levels How to create a more equitable workplace through small acts of validation, sponsorship, and allyship How to overcome the fear of failure by developing a supportive inner dialogue and loosening the attachment to outcomes Selena Rezvani is a recognized consultant, speaker, and author on leadership and self-advocacy.Named by Forbes “the premier expert on standing up for yourself at work,” she's the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book Quick Confidence and also wrote the award-winning Pushback and The Next Generation of Women Leaders, all about ways to make your voice heard and negotiate your needs at work.Selena addresses thousands of professionals each year at places like The World Bank, Under Armour, Microsoft, P&G, and many others. Today, she's a columnist for NBC News' Know Your Value. Selena is based in Philadelphia where she lives with her husband Geoff and 11-year-old boy-girl twins.Connect with Selena: TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selenarezvaniInstagram https://www.instagram.com/selenarezvani/LinkedIn Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/quick-confidence-6754213349921316864/LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenarezvani/Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Text me your thoughts on this episode!When you want to motivate people to take certain actions but not others (i.e. get the deal on time, but not settle), what do you say? Here's what most people do: Start with the incentive and end with the thing to avoid. "We want to work with you, but these terms don't work for us.""I know we can get the project done on time and on budget, but no last-minute changes this time. Ok?" In this short but mighty actionable episode, I'm walking you throughThe brain-based reason why this typical way is suboptimalOne simple hack you can use in a variety of settings to foster positive motivation, even as you give feedback or deliver "bad news" Four different examples from business negotiation, people management, text conversation, and even at the doctor's office, so you know how you, too, can adapt this insight for improved outcomes with other people Give this hack a test drive in your daily life and at work this week, and let me know how it goes! Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

I've come across a book that makes the perplexing and painful things from my childhood AND professional life make sense within the broader context of the history of humanity. And I'd like to shout about it from the mountaintops. This book is The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule, by Angela Saini, a science journalist and author who teaches at MIT. Now, don't get this wrong. The book ISN'T about bashing men or making the female gender superior to another (that would just be perpetuating yet another form of oppression). It IS about going on an eye-opening journey back through time, 10,000 years before modern civilization, to uncover the true roots of gender roles. It's about challenging the deeply ingrained notion that men have always been the dominant sex. The book debunks the view that patriarchy is just "the way things are." It walks you, point-by-point, through the latest research findings in science and archaeology to show that the systemic favoring of men isn't a natural law, but a constructed one. This revelation matters because every day, women encounter the effect of gendered expectations, whether it's to handle more housework despite both partners working, or the glass ceilings in STEM fields and corporate leadership.Join me and Angela Saini as we dive into prehistory and history to challenge our perceptions and inspire change. Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with someone who needs to hear this. Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

If you're listening -- and not just a bot scanning text online -- you know what a monumental challenge it is to contend every day with leading your human self and other human beings. But what exactly does it take to lead other humans well? What does genuine human leadership look like? Joining us today to unpack these questions is Dr. Jennifer Nash, an executive advisor, leadership development consultant, and author of the award-winning book, "Be Human, Lead Human." Together we dive into the essence of leading with humanity and how it can impact our career satisfaction and growth. You'll learn: How women leaders can negotiate career growth using human leadership principles What to do when you notice yourself prioritizing relationships while diminishing your own contributions How prioritizing ourselves is often the very opposite of selfish and greedy How to balance humanity and logic when making difficult leadership decisions like letting underperformers goHow to apply human leadership principles regardless of whether you have a leadership title or not Jennifer Nash, PhD, MBA, PCC, is an executive advisor, MG100 member, author, and leadership development consultant partnering with Fortune 50 executives to drive positive business outcomes. Jennifer earned her MBA from the University of Michigan and her PhD from Case Western Reserve University. She serves as an Executive, Leadership, and Career Coach at the University of Michigan and is a fellow at the Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching. She serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Michigan and has presented her groundbreaking leadership and coaching research at Harvard University and Columbia University. Jennifer's award-winning book entitled Be Human, Lead Human: How to Connect People and Performance is now available worldwide.To learn more about Dr. Jennifer Nash and her book "Be Human, Lead Human," click here: https://drjennifernash.com/bhlhEnjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Let's get you equipped with the skill and confidence to ask for a raise, negotiate a job offer, or make requests for resources you need to thrive in your career and life. You'll learn: What the overachiever's dilemma is and what you can do about it How to think about negotiation in a way that makes it immediately accessible, no matter where you are in the process The ONE thing you always have and the ONE thing you must do in negotiation What 90% of negotiation challenges really are, and how to move through it What the 3A trap (or unhappy triangle) is and how to overstep it Common problems overachievers encounter in negotiation, and why Live coaching demo to help a volunteer client achieve objective perspective and confidence in negotiating her compensation The five things you must practice to build you negotiation "muscle" Invitation to book your free 1:1 consultation at https://www.jamieleecoach.com/applyWatch the video replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWlACimBOkI&feature=youtu.beEnjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

My dear listeners, you are cordially invited to my upcoming webinar The Art of Negotiating Salary, Resources, and More on Friday, April 19th. Register right over here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_igVx-tx0RzOR7RMtpMB7PgIf you're listening to this AFTER Friday, April 19, 2024, fear not. You can subscribe to my email newsletter right here: https://jamieleecoach.activehosted.com/f/1 Subscribe and you'll get: * E-book "How to Ask for a Big Pay Raise" which includes salary negotiation scripts my clients have used to secure $50K, $100K+ in pay increases* Resource guide: 50+ things you can negotiate in your career* Replay of Articulate Your Value: Negotiation Workshop * More tips, case studies, and webinar invitesHere's my why: Your negotiation success is my professional pride and joy. Lets not wait. let's get you started right away. In today's episode, I'm sharing 3 savvy scripts to negotiate your salary. Then I'm going to share a coaching demo where I helped a client implement exactly threse three savvy scripts. Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

If speaking up for yourself in your career causes stress or nervous system activation (think increased heartbeat, sweaty palms, shortness of breath, or the urge to hide or run away), you are not alone. In this episode, my guest Amy Babish and I discuss practical tools and techniques for managing stress and building nervous system capacity, so you can advocate for yourself as a high-achieving woman. Amy Babish, a transformational coach with over 20 years of experience, shares her expertise in embodied equity, which is the impact of trauma on our nervous system. When trauma goes unaddressed, it can hinder our ability to confidently assert our desires and negotiate for ourselves in various aspects of our lives, both personally and professionally. Amy explains that embodied equity work helps build resilience and capacity for personal, professional, and collective liberation by addressing historical and intergenerational traumas while fostering connections and helping us identify opportunities to speak up for ourselves. You'll learn: What embodied equity is, and why it matters to high-achieving women who want to speak up, advocate, and negotiate for themselves - 03:39How microaggressions can lead to survivalist reaction - 09:07 Practical tools for discharging stress and regulating the nervous system - 19:09 How to differentiate between freeze response versus fight or flight response, and what to do about it - 28:05What to know when you've experienced burnout because you were in a toxic environment, or you were working with someone who was extremely biased and discriminatory in the workplace - 30:13 Amy's guidance on bringing awareness into the body to manage stress response of fawning, for example in meetings - 34:07 Why abuse of power in the workplace is never the victim's fault - 41:20 Mentioned: Follow Amy's substack https://amybabish.substack.com/ or instagram https://instagram.com/amybabishCheck out her website https://amybabish.com/Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Navigating toxic workplaces is something I coach on every week in my practice. Gaining the skills and insights to deal with bullying and unhealthy work cultures is essential for you to negotiate the uneven and sometimes rough terrain of your career journey. In this episode, I'm interviewing two experts featured in the Harvard Business Review Guide to Navigating the Toxic Workplace. Organizational psychologist Ludmila Praslaova and executive coach Caroline Stokes discuss the root causes of bullying behavior and offer strategies for both organizations and individuals to address toxic work cultures. They provide insights from decades of research and coaching experience on improving communication, building allies, and advocating for change. What you'll learn: Workplace bullying is a common problem that negatively impacts career growth and mental health Bullying often stems from insecurity and a lack of understanding between colleagues (across) or from either a direct report (up) or supervisor (down)Marginalized groups are more vulnerable to bullying due to power dynamicsWhy it's important to trust your intuition and how to do it if something feels wrong at workWhy, in addition to individual self-care, organizations need to take responsibility for creating healthy cultures How gender plays a role in workplace bullying, with men more likely to bully both men and womenHow to apply the "vote for yourself and vote with your feet" principle The why of building allies and documenting incidents to address bullyingFeatured in this episode: Caroline Stokes is an Executive Coach for Start-up Cultures and Fortune 500 Leaders. Check out her book: Elephane Before Unicorns: Emotionally Intelligent Strategies to Save Your Company Caroline's LinkedIn and website Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D., is the author of The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work. She's also a professor of Graduate Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California. She is a member of the Thinkers 50 Radar Class of 2024 – a global group of management thinkers most likely make an impact on the world.Ludmila's LinkedIn NEW! Come on over to JamieLeeCoach.com to get your custom tips and scripts based on your leadership archetype. Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Hey, y'all, I have a free gift for you, I put together a really fun, a super quick online quiz that you can take in about two to five minutes. Access it here: www.jamieleecoach.comThis quiz will tell you which of the four leadership archetypes you are. It will tell you what your superpowers are, and how others see you. And you will get type-specific tips and scripts on how you can improve your leadership effectiveness, your self efficacy, without sacrificing your authenticity. Ever been told, “You make enough money,” when you know your contributions say otherwise? This happened to a client who felt frustrated and unsure how to respond, especially because she wants to keep adding value *and* get better paid. When you're a woman, a minority in the workplace, you will encounter comments insinuating you should be “grateful” for what you earn now (which makes me so mad… don't get me started on how sexist that is). But here's the thing: your rebuttal does NOT have to be confrontational. In this episode, you'll learn a proven, battle-tested way to meet comments like that with even-keeled, level-headedness that will elevate your leadership presence *and* create an entry point to the conversation you REALLY want to have.To get 1:1 executive coaching support, book your free 1:1 consultation today at  www.jamieleecoach.com/applyEnjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Cindy Gallop is a high-powered ad executive turned viral TED speaker and now a sex-tech entrepreneur who's all about destigmatizing sex *AND* having more women and women-led companies thrive financially.  Be aware: This podcast episode may scintillate you, blow your mind open (like mine), and even upset you for its directness. We cuss. We also discuss openly and shamelessly: Women at any age can relish having (more) money and sexHow confidence in the bedroom can spill over into confidence in the boardroom Ending rape culture and the culture of silently enabling workplace sexual harassment A vision that upturns our socialized norms about sex and how that can change how we relate to each other and share power in the workplaceFollow Cindy on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindygallopX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/cindygallopSubstack: https://dearcindy.substack.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindygallop/Check out Cindy's social sex site: MakeLoveNotPorn.tvRead the Bustle article from 2015 "How to Get a Raise No Matter What" https://www.bustle.com/articles/129373-how-to-get-a-raise-no-matter-what-according-to-businesswoman-cindy-gallopDownload my free e-book: How to Ask for a Big Pay Raise: https://www.jamieleecoach.comEnjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

As a woman or a minority in the workplace, if you've ever felt the heat of anger from being overlooked or underpaid... you are far from alone. In this riveting interview, law firm partner Carla Varriale-Barker spills the beans on how she once went "thermonuclear" after learning she was underpaid because she didn't have a "wife and mortgage" like her male colleague. Listen in to learn how she channeled her righteous indignation into a series of productive business conversations that led to her getting what she wanted. What you'll learn: How to stand up for yourself and advocate for fair pay: Learn the piece of advice that helped Carla to effectively channel her anger and close her gender pay gap What effective negotiation process looks like vs. what many think it's "supposed to be" Why overcoming discrimination can fuel your professional growth and how it impacts your confidence How to challenge gender socialization that leads women to suppress their justified anger even at their own expense What building a strong personal brand can do for your career What ambitious women in the legal field can do to best advance their careersFeatured in this interview: Follow Carla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-varriale-barker-she-her-6536342/Learn more about Segal McCambridge: https://www.segalmccambridge.com/Get your free e-book "How to Ask for a Big Pay Raise": https://www.jamieleecoach.com/Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Selena Rezvani is a recognized consultant, speaker, and author on leadership and self-advocacy. Named by Forbes “the premier expert on standing up for yourself at work,” she's the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book Quick Confidence and also wrote the award-winning Pushback and The Next Generation of Women Leaders, all about ways to make your voice heard and negotiate your needs at work. Selena addresses thousands of professionals each year at places like The World Bank, Under Armour, Microsoft, P&G, and many others. Today, she's a columnist for NBC News' Know Your Value. Selena is based in Philadelphia where she lives with her husband Geoff and 11-year-old boy-girl twins.In this interview with Selena, you'll learn: What "healthy tension" is and how it can lead to better decisions and strengthened relationships at work How to reframe discomfort in speaking up for yourself, so you can gain a bigger perspective and get heard in meetings How to reaffirm your sense of belonging and competence when faced with microaggressions as a woman and minority in the workplace Why having a prepared response is useful, and how to use it when you face pushback on your ideas or when you're treated as a subordinate by a colleague What actually builds lasting confidence, no matter what's happening at work How to shift your mindset and energy so you can see yourself on equal footing with others when you go to advocate for what you want in your career Connect with Selena: TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selenarezvaniInstagram https://www.instagram.com/selenarezvani/LinkedIn Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/quick-confidence-6754213349921316864/LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenarezvani/Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Career pivots can be intimidating, but they don't have to be.  With the right tools and guidance, you can make a successful transition and get  promoted and better paid. In this episode, we're taking you through a real coaching session with a client who's in the midst of her career pivot. She's already getting interviews, but she's struggling to get beyond the first round. You'll gain actionable insights on: How to do a simple 3-question self-evaluation, so you can quickly assess what's in your control and take action on it The two essential actions for a successful career pivot Why "just relax" simply doesn't work, and what made it finally click for me as a chronically anxious yet ambitious person  Brain-based strategies for reducing interview anxiety and becoming a compelling job candidate Mentioned in the episode: Book your free 1:1 consultation with me and get answers to all your coaching questions: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply Watch a 50-second anti-anxiety tool in action on YouTube (a video snippet of this coaching session) https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxzH5edvCeu_D8iMo3vI5uaxLqNNM2L-TX?si=cLe9YKfOq3PkwhdFbEnjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Could AI chatbots become the secret weapon to acing salary negotiation? In this episode, we're diving into whether these tools are accurate and relevant for professionals aiming to pivot or secure a higher-paying job. Also, what sneaky dos and don'ts of salary negotiation might ChatGPT miss? Finally, with the adoption of AI growing every day, what does that mean for professionals? Are we all going to be replaced by robots? (Spoiler alert: Nope!) Tune into this episode as we explore whether these tools are the real deal, which ones to use, and why. Referenced in this episode: Hey ChatGPT, Can You Help Me Negotiate My Salary? https://cmr.berkeley.edu/2023/02/hey-chatgpt-can-you-help-me-negotiate-my-salary/Chatbot Negotiations: What Can AI Do For You? https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/negotiation-skills-daily/chatbot-negotiations-what-can-ai-do-for-you/ChatGPT Levels.fyi Stock Option Counsel by Mary Russell https://startup-equity-offer-academy.mn.co/Pactum.ai Originality.ai CVMaker.com Jobscan.co Coverdoc.ai Talentprise.com Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

If leadership has felt like a "mixed bag" or like you're walking a "tightrope" as a minority at the leadership table, you are not alone. In this episode, I'll help you redefine leadership in a way that boosts your confidence, especially if you're the only woman or woman of color at the table. You'll be guided through exercises and techniques to help you get grounded so you can empower yourself to engage authentically. You'll learn: Why competent women professionals sometimes hesitate to see ourselves as leaders How you can reframe leadership in a way that doesn't feel gross or inauthentic Self-directed neuroplasticity tools that can help you redirect your brain from feeling stressed and intimidated to calm and grounded in a matter of minutes How to visualize your past or future to cultivate self-validation and confidence *CORRECTION: In the intro, I say that leadership remains 80-90% male and pale, but I was wrong. According to McKinsey's Women in the Workplace 2023 report, about 28% of women are in the C-Suite, of which 22% are white women and 6% women of color. 15% are men of color and 57% are white men. --As an executive coach for women, I'm super passionate about helping smart women who hate office politics get promoted and better paid. I do this through my unique combination of: Self-directed neuroplasticity tools backed by science Negotiation strategies proven to work for women by academic research Intersectional feminist lens that honors women's real, lived experiences To learn about my 1:1 coaching series and to book your free hour-long consultation with me, click here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply--Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Welcome to Live Coaching, a special podcast series where you'll hear real career coaching sessions where real clients get support to arrive at actionable solutions for career pivot, leadership development, and negotiation strategy.  In this kickoff episode, you're going to hear from a client who's considering a career change after layoff. She wants to move on from burnout and find fulfillment in her work. In the session, the client is guided through coaching exercises for stress reduction and decision making. Tune in to discover how you, too, can achieve shifts in brain state that help you access more of your resourcefulness, and arrive at tangible solutions that support your career growth.--As an executive coach for women, I'm super passionate about helping smart women who hate office politics get promoted and better paid. I do this through my unique combination of: Self-directed neuroplasticity tools backed by science Negotiation strategies proven to work for women by academic research Intersectional feminist lens that honors women's real, lived experiences To learn about my 1:1 coaching series and to book your free hour-long consultation with me, click here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply--Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

Rewind to 8 years ago. In 2015, I joined New York Toastmasters to improve my public speaking skills, and the dream of becoming an executive coach helping women become bolder, braver, and better paid was just a glint in my eye (https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply). As a newbie, I prepared a 7 minute speech on aligning your "guts" (mindset), "eyes" (vision), and "heart" (emotions and listening skills), with partner dance as a metaphor for productive negotiation. (Watch it here: https://youtu.be/YP0DR-QM5as?si=y2gj6c1kI1i8vg0s)Everything I shared in the speech is now integral to my coaching philosophy. It's been nearly 8 years and I've coached hundreds of women all around the map and helped them negotiate $3MM+ in pay. What you'll learn: What the "Fresh Start Effect" is and how to leverage it for motivation Why it's important to think about value from the negotiation counterpart's perspective, and how to do it What mastery is really about, and how the most simple, basic things can help you achieve it --As an executive coach for women, I'm super passionate about helping smart women who hate office politics get promoted and better paid. I do this through my unique combination of: Self-directed neuroplasticity tools backed by science Negotiation strategies proven to work for women by academic research Intersectional feminist lens that honors women's real, lived experiences To learn about my 1:1 coaching series and to book your free hour-long consultation with me, click here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply--Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me **You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ** Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com