The Work & Whim Podcast

You've probably heard it before: “You need more executive presence.”But what does that actually mean? And why does it feel like a moving target—especially for smart, high-achieving women?In this episode of The Monday Method, we're calling out the corporate BS, unpacking burnout, and getting real about what it takes to be seen, heard, and respected at work.We're diving deep into:

Feeling frustrated? Like the system is stacked against you? Like no matter how hard you work, you're STILL underpaid, STILL overlooked, and STILL dealing with workplace nonsense that should've been left behind with dial-up internet?Listen, you're not imagining it-- you may be in a toxic workplace or have some biases working against you. But here's the real question: Are you going to let that stop you, or are you going to learn how to navigate it ?In this episode of the podcast, you will learn:✅ How to break through barriers—even in dysfunctional workplaces✅ The hard facts on why women who speak up get more money and more opportunities✅ How to advocate for yourself without feeling awkward, inauthentic, or like you're asking for a favor

If you're waiting to be noticed, waiting for a raise, waiting for a promotion… you're going to be waiting a long time.The workplace rewards visibility—not just effort.

Are you getting a seat at "that" table?Are you making the money you want?If you've ever been passed over for a promotion, underpaid despite your expertise, or drowning in work while less qualified people get ahead—this episode is for you.Here's the truth: Hard work alone won't get you more money, more opportunities, or more influence.And neither will sitting still, looking demure and smiling on the outside while your insides burn like the gates of Hell. So keeping your head down and working harder won't help you...

In this episode Liz talks about the issue a lot of women struggle with which is a reluctance to claim their achievements. Liz shares how to combat this common issue with tips that enable you to step into your swagger.

In this episode, Liz reviews the main stages of your menstrual cycle and the key work activities to focus on, in order to flow with your flow.

Change is more than a series of decisions and habits. Change is an emotional journey through predictable stages: excitement, doubt, struggle, progress, and fulfillment. This episode unpacks the Emotional Cycle of Change so you understand and manage these emotions to create lasting progress.

Tired of chasing work/life balance and coming up short? It's time to embrace work/life integration—a mindset that blends work and life seamlessly, aligning with your values and priorities. Instead of rigid separation, integration focuses on flexibility, outcomes, and harmony. It's about taking walking meetings, meditating on breaks, or blending work and personal tasks to create a life that works for you. Ready to shift your mindset? Visit lizmayercoaching.com for free training on building success and fulfillment without adding more to your busy schedule. Say goodbye to balance and hello to integration—because life is meant to be lived, not divided.

In this episode, we're tackling a mindset shift that could transform your life: letting go of the need to be perfect in every area. If you're a high-achieving woman juggling a demanding career, family life, and everything in between, this is for you. We'll explore: Why striving for A+ effort everywhere leads to burnout. How to identify what truly deserves your best energy and effort. Real-life examples (like my D- grocery shopping skills!) of how letting go can create space for what matters most. A simple framework to decide where to embrace C- (or even F!) effort in your life. Spoiler alert: Your B- work is often someone else's A+, and your energy is too valuable to waste on perfection. Get ready to release the pressure, reclaim your time, and rediscover joy in the process. Tune in now and start embracing imperfection for a more peaceful, fulfilling life. Click play now and let's dive in!

Tired of making New Year's resolutions that never stick? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing why I've ditched the resolution game and what I do instead to create real, lasting change. Spoiler alert: it's all about aligning with your values, embracing seasonal shifts, and setting intentional, achievable goals. Tune in to learn a smarter, more sustainable way to design a life you love—without the guilt of abandoned resolutions.

In this episode of The Monday Method, we dive into how to effectively handle workplace politics. A common mistake a women make is to ignore workplace politics, passing them off as beneath your moral code and distracting to “the real work.” The reality is that these politics are an inherent part of the culture and it is imperative that you understand these politics and learn how to play the game. During this episode, Liz shares a framework on how to effectively approach workplace politics so you are influencing the agenda vs. being a victim of it. If you're ready to transform your personal and professional fulfillment, check out my free master class at the link here: https://www.lizmayercoaching.com/the-monday-method

If you are stuck waiting for the "right time" or any external thing to happen to bet on yourself-- in work and in your personal life, then this episode is for you. You will learn the common though error that keeps you playing small and how to fix it so you can make big moves in your one, precious life.   Get on Liz's email list at  www.lizmayercoaching.com and follow her @lizmayercoachme on Instagram.

This podcast episode is all about motivation.  Often I hear my clients and friends say, "I know what to do, but I just can't get motivated."  And that statement, or thought, is where your problem is. Motivation is not some illusive, sexy gift that angels bestow from the sky. It is created. From you. But you need to get motivated in a way that is aligned to your values.  In this podcast you will learn the 4 rules to create lasting motivation. For more on how to work with Liz, visit www.lizmayercoaching.com and sign up for her group coaching program.

Boundaries are essential to creating the life you love- but in order to reap the benefit of boundaries you need to create them effectively. In this episode, learn how to create and manage boundaries so they work for you.

If you find yourself obsessing over what your boss thinks, how that meeting went, or constantly second-guessing yourself it may be because you are forgetting your own power. In this episode, learn how managing to the opinions of others can lead to self-sabotage and resentment.  Resources mentioned: Get on the wait list for the new group coaching program at www.lizmayercoaching.com

If you hate any sort of formal evaluations or performance appraisals, maybe it's not you. However, it is only through compassionate awareness that you get better and we can align our thoughts and actions to what you want. In this episode: •        Learn why performance evaluations can be challenging to improving performance for women specifically. •        Get an evaluation method that will empower your performance, help you grow, and get over the dread associated with performance appraisals.   Resources mentioned: Get a cheat sheet for Liz's self-evaluation process and get on the wait list for the soon-to-launch group coaching program at www.lizmayercoaching.com

Warm weather or not- I hear it all the time from friends, neighbors, clients, riders in my cycling classes-- they are focusing on the outside-- how they look, how they appear, their title, their salary, their biceps and abs-- but they are forgetting about the one muscle that they need to train… their brain. In this episode: Learn the importance of training your brain first Get a clear, step-by-step process on how to create a plan to help you get your thinking in order Resources mentioned: Sign up for the wait list for group coaching by emailing contact@lizmayercoaching.com. Follow: @lizmayercoachme

If you are a busy working mom, it's likely you need more than a spa day and brunch to manage the neverending shifts throughout the day. In this episode, I break down how to create bookends within your day to enable you to care for yourself and bring your best self to all of the roles you play each day. To work with Liz, check out her website at https://lizmayercoaching.com.

Your January 1 starts whenever the hell you want it to. This episode breaks down Liz's approach to planning goals so that you achieve them. For more on how to work with Liz, contact her at contact@lizmayercoaching.com.

When it comes to your goals -personally and professionally- be sure to do yourself a favor and be aware if you are emphasizing studying over practicing and action. Check out this podcast for more on this topic. To connect with Liz go to www.lizmayercoaching.com.

In this episode, Liz reviews the 5 common mistakes that thwart your progress in evolving your life. These mistakes can keep you stuck and erode your confidence. To work with Liz check out www.lizmayercoaching.com.

In this episode, Liz discusses the importance of evaluating your relationships on a regular basis and her approach to helping you be more intentional with the relationships you love and the relationships you leave. For more on how to work with Liz go to www.lizmayercoaching.com.

In this episode, Liz discusses the importance of wanting what is, as you go through the chaotic season that is the holidays. For more information on how to work with Liz, contact her at www.lizmayercoaching.com or @lizmayercoachme on Instagram.

In this episode, Liz talks about how it is common to think that change and growth is provided to us by outside/external forces. She offers a new way to think about how to get what you want. For more on how to work with Liz, go to www.lizmayercoaching.com.

In this episode, Liz shares her answer to the question of how to advance in your career endeavors. For more on how to work with Liz check out www.lizmayercoaching.com.

What if you started treating time like the non-renewable resource that it is? If you use the excuse "I don't have enough time" when it comes to your goals, this podcast is for you. Liz outlines a step-by-step process to get a hold of your calendar and your life. To work with Liz check out www.lizmayercoaching.com.

This episode covers an approach to recognizing progress when hitting your goals. Liz shares new ways of thinking about measuring your goals and progress so that you keep focused, and keep moving. For more on how to work with Liz, go to www.lizmayercoaching.com.

You may be used to talking about strategic plans at the company you work for, but when it comes to creating your own plan for how your personal and professional needs come together, you may be leaving a little too much to chance, or to your boss. In this podcast episode, Liz shares her own struggles with this and shares elements of a strong personal and professional strategy that supports a whole-ass career. For more on how to work with Liz head over to www.lizmayercoaching.com.

In this episode of the podcast, Liz discusses how to expand the possibilities for ourselves through thinking of our life in "ands" and not "ors." For more on how to work with Liz, check out www.lizmayercoaching.com.

In this episode Liz covers how to leverage networking to expand on your career growth. Most of us hate networking and it's because we are thinking about networking the wrong way, then our actions and results are not as powerful. Liz shares her proven networking process and offers listeners a free e-book guide to network their way to growth. For more on this episode, the free e-book and how to work with Liz, check out www.lizmayercoaching.com.

In this podcast episode, Liz shares common beliefs around failure that leave you stuck. She offers how to change this thought pattern in order to start betting on yourself and changing your life. For more on how to work with Liz, check out www.lizmayercoaching.com.

In this episode, we discuss the dirty thoughts you may have about your own worthiness and how it's holding you back from getting where you want to be. For more on this podcast or how to work with Liz, go to www.lizmayercoaching.com.

What you expect when you actually meet your goal is the difference between sustaining long-term success and yo-yo'ing back and forth, or worse, being obsessed with accomplishments that actually leave you feeling empty. This podcast discusses how to manage your own expectations, and ultimately accept the feelings that come along with growth. For more on how to work with Liz, check out www.lizmayercoaching.com.

I see so many women struggle with setting big goals for themselves. They are often think of what is possible for themselves in the future is based on what they have achieved in the past. In this podcast series, Liz shares how to take your power back an decide what is possible for you in your professional and personal life. For more on how to work with Liz, check out www.lizmayercoaching.com.

In this episode, Liz shares how the data in our lives (what people say to us, our past, the number on the scale, how many likes we get) means nothing. It's what we think about the data that can be transformative or turn us into victims. For more on this podcast and working with Liz visit www.lizmayercoaching.com

You don't have to like them to learn from them. In fact, individuals that are the most challenging to like often represent an opportunity for you to grow. Listen and learn how the people in your life who may seem arrogant or lacking self awareness can ultimately help you grow. Liz shares ah-ha's from a co-worker who really grinded her gears. Get more access to content from Liz at https://lizmayercoaching.com.

In this podcast episode, Liz discusses how even as adults, we can fall into behaviors that give our power away. She shares how to recognize an adult trantrum and how to ensure that the adult in you making the calls. For more on this podcast and how to work with Liz, check out www.lizmayercoaching.com

In this episode, Liz discusses how to handle feelings of confusion when you are making a big decision that impacts your life. She shares a proven process that helped her move forward during a difficult time. For more on how to work with Liz visit www.lizmayercoaching.com.

In this podcast, Liz discusses the importance of taking action, regardless when you may be telling yourself you don't know how. She provides a framework to getting into your action energy and turning the how into now. For more information on how to work with Liz, check out her website at www.lizmayercoaching.com

Have you ever been knocked off of your happy horse with a job change that has left you feeling not-so-fresh? In this episode, Liz shares how she overcame a career change and turned it into something that happened to her vs. for her, by thinking about the change as break-up. Liz shares her tips for moving forward when a set-back hits. For more information on this topic, go to https://lizmayercoaching.com

In this episode, Liz discusses the curious energy you want to have to enable your best, connected life.

We talk a lot about performance and managing your talent and your mind on this podcast. In this very important episode you get to meet Melanie Shmois! She's not just any high-performance coach, but Liz's high-performance coach. Melanie will share her history, how she started coaching and her tips and tools to keep herself and her clients leveling up. You can find Melanie at www.melanieshmois.com.

In this episode of the podcast, Liz discusses her point of view on embracing a 50/50 mindset- specifically when embracing change and going after goals. For more great content, and to work with Liz as a coach and mentor, go to www.workandwhim.com.

In this podcast, Liz discusses why a personal entourage is critical to a whole-ass career and how to make your own by getting out of your comfort zone, and connecting like the badass you are. https://www.workandwhim.com/

In this short and sweet episode, Liz discusses a poweful tool, the thought ladder, to leverage when you're just feeling blah. While it may be tempting to "move yourself" or "act yourself" out of blah feelings, the real power in changing your feelings, is changing your thoughts. Liz provides a 3-step process to go from bow to wow in your thought process and elevate your self-talk in an authentic way. https://www.workandwhim.com/

In this episode of the Work & Whim podcast, Liz shares the concept of aligning to our talent and creating true happiness by articulating our own whole-self (or whole-ass) ecosystem. She shares a model she developed when making a major whole-ass career and life change and walks through the questions to ask yourself to create the same alignment. https://www.workandwhim.com/

Instead of referring to yourself as an employee, or a title, or a worker-- can you please start referring to yourself as the talent? Pretty please with ice cream and vodka on top? In this short and sweet episode, Liz shares her thoughts on why referring to yourself as the talent helps you embrace the right standards for yourself. Happy listening! https://www.workandwhim.com/

We have all been there! We all have compared our day 1 (or day negative, or day eleventy billion) to someone else's day (fill in the blank). This podcast offers a rally cry to drop the comparisons, because that bitch you want to be can absolutely be YOU! Listen to this when you need to stop scrolling and start believing in what you have to offer. https://www.workandwhim.com/

As women, we are biologically wired to nurture, and mother. And while that strength is needed in so many areas of life, specifically if you have kids, it's not necessarily serving you at work. In this Episode, you will learn: The difference between mothering and managing While mothering at work may ultimately be ego-driven Liz's personal struggles in mothering the wrong people How to ensure your managing vs. mothering For more, go to: www.workandwhim.com

In today's episode, Liz is giving you her tips on how she avoids the summer slump in her goals. Liz offers 3 simple actions to take to understand your intentions, drive progress and make time for your work and your whim this summer. These tips have allowed Liz to stay focused and keep things fun, when the summer schedule sinks in. To learn more about Work & Whim, check us out here: https://www.workandwhim.com/