Wise Women’s Workplace

In a world where assertiveness and toughness are often celebrated, being kind can sometimes be seen as a weakness. But what if your kindness is actually one of your greatest leadership strengths? In this episode, we'll explore how to embrace your natural empathy and approachability to build stronger, more loyal teams while maintaining boundaries and respect. You'll learn how to define your own leadership style, using “niceness” as a tool for success. We'll dive into why being approachable and empathetic makes you a better leader and how to set firm boundaries without compromising your values. By the end of this episode, you'll feel more confident in leveraging your kindness to lead with strength and impact.

I am going to share with you some insights that are key to not only making it through a recession, but also how to use the time during a recession to actually improve your career!

Is there such a thing as a dream job? During this episode, I share why it is very important for your career to really consider what your dream job would be. And if you want to hear more about how to use this time to plan, find, and land your dream job, go to www.dreamjobconference.com. I look forward to "seeing" you there! 

Uncertainty at work can be difficult! Once you know the source of the uncertainty (listen to episode 19 to know more), there are some different ways you can deal with the uncertainty to change the situation. And if you want to hear more about how to use this time to plan, find, and land your dream job, go to www.dreamjobconference.com. I look forward to "seeing" you there!

Feeling uncertain at work is a big source of anxiety and stress. In order to take steps towards making the situation better, it's important to first determine what the core cause of uncertainty really is. In this episode, I share how I tackle pinpointing what the causes of uncertainty are so that it is possible to start taking steps forward. If you like the episode and want to hear more episodes like this one, please make sure to rate and subscribe to the podcast. And if you would like to be informed as episodes become available, make sure to sign up at www.anitabelitz.com/contact.

Working from home isn't as simple as transplanting your office day to your home office! In this episode, I share insights on what I found most important when transitioning from working in the office to working from home.You can find more information on similar topics at www.wisewomensworkplace.com!

In this episode I discuss the formula for moving forward at work on a regular basis.

Are you too nice at work and get asked to help others all the time? This episode will give you some ideas on how to avoid getting asked, be prepared if you are asked, and know how to say no, if necessary.

Are you the one who everyone asks for help at the office and you have a hard time saying no? This episode will help you get clear on why you are behaving that way, when it may or may not be a good idea to help out, and some tips on how to take steps to start changing your behavior.For more information or to submit comments or suggestions, visit www.wisewomensworkplace.com. Thank you for listening!

When you know you want to leave your job, it is so tempting to leave as quickly as possible. Before you do so, make sure you are well prepared.In this episode, I address a few things you can do in the pre-job-search period which will help you be well prepared for your job search and have a solid foundation set for when you want to move on. For more information on this and similar topics, visit www.wisewomensworkplace.com and if you find the episode helpful, please take the time to rate and review the podcast.

Sometimes there are only subtle signs that we are unhappy in our jobs. Are any of these signs there for you? If you are interested in more information, visit www.wisewomensworkplace.com or join our Facebook Group www.facebook.com/

In this episode, I talk about job security and why it seems so important to so many people and is, in my opinion, only an illusion. If you would like more information, please visit www.anitabelitz.com.

Are you being too perfect at work? Today I would like to address why focusing on perfection may bring you a reward - but not the one you’re hoping for!For more information, please go check out www.wisewomensworkplace.com.

This episode addresses what you can do to keep a great relationship going with your mentor once you finally find one.For more information go to www.AnitaBelitz.com and join the Facebook group Wise Women's Workplace.

Finding a career mentor can be straightforward and easy with the four easy steps talked about it in this episode. For more information, go to www.anitabelitz.com.

Having a career mentor can make a huge difference in your career. Find out why you should have one, regardless of what level you are in your organization.For more information, go to www.anitabelitz.com.

"It's not personal." Really? Workplace issues can often feel very personal. In this episode I talk about one take on things being personal and how I managed to improve the situation. If you are having the same challenge, this episode could be for you!

Making small talk at a professional event can cause a lot of anxiety! In this episode of the podcast, we talk about one sure and easy way to feel more comfortable making small talk at a professional event so that you can be prepared and feel confident the next time you are in this situation.If you have some specific questions about small talk at an event, head over to the Wise Women’s Workplace Facebook group and you can get some direct help from me and our group over there. You can join by going here: www.facebook.com/groups/wisewomensworkplace and you will find free resources on the website www.wisewomensworkplace.com.

Introducing yourself at a professional event can cause a lot of anxiety, especially if you are not well prepared. In this episode of the podcast, we review how to easily and comfortably introduce yourself in a one-on-one or one-to-few situation so that you can be prepared and feel confident the next time you are in this situation.

Learn how to report to your boss in a way which helps you move forward in your job.

While it may feel like reporting to your boss is just an opportunity to be criticised and micro-managed, reporting is actually a great opportunity for you to position yourself and get ahead. Listen to this episode if reporting is currently a chore for you and learn some insights into why it is so important for you and how to make it easier on yourself.

Today I share a few tips on how to improve your email communication so that it’s a lot easier for you to get faster responses to your emails. If you would like to get more details on the processes I use, you will find more information here: https://wisewomensworkplace.com/emailcommunicationpointers Enjoy the show!

Knowing what you don’t know could impact your whole career, and unfortunately most people won't tell you what you don't know. Today's episode highlights how knowing this has significantly impacted my career trajectory. This podcast is for employees looking to get ahead in their job and become a sought-after team member. We’ll focus on all of those practices and behaviors that no one teaches you at school but that your boss wishes you knew about and that some colleagues may dread that you discover!