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In this second part of our interview with Kevin Eikenberry, author of "Flexible Leadership," we explore how implementing flexible leadership strategies to navigate complex situations and overcome challenges, drives organizational success. Why Implementing Flexible Leadership Strategies Matters for Women Leaders While understanding the flexible leadership mindset is essential, the real value comes from implementation. For women leaders navigating today's complex business environment, implementing flexible leadership strategies creates a powerful advantage in overcoming traditional barriers. According to recent research from McKinsey, companies with women in executive positions are 30% more likely to outperform their competitors, highlighting the business impact when women leaders successfully implement adaptive approaches. Mastering Leadership Flexors: Key Strategies for Women Leaders At the core of implementing flexible leadership strategies is what Eikenberry calls "flexors" – paired leadership approaches that might initially seem contradictory but are actually complementary dimensions of effective leadership: Results vs. People Focus for Women Leaders Rather than permanently choosing one approach, women leaders who implement flexible leadership strategies consciously shift their emphasis depending on what the situation requires: "This isn't binary," explains Eikenberry. "The right answer is how to lean in the direction of each. During crunch time before a deadline, I might focus more on results, but afterward shift toward supporting my people's needs." Decisive vs. Collaborative Decision-Making Strategies Women leaders can adjust their decision-making approach based on: Urgency of the situation Expertise required for quality decisions Need for buy-in during implementation Development requirements of team members Directive vs. Coaching Communication Strategies Effective women leaders consciously choose their communication approach: When clear direction is needed versus when development is the priority How much structure to provide versus autonomy to encourage When to speak with authority versus when to facilitate dialogue Implementing flexible leadership strategies means consciously selecting the appropriate approach rather than defaulting to habit or personal preference. Click the image to learn more. Practical Implementation Strategies for Women Leaders Women leaders can immediately begin implementing flexible leadership strategies through these practical applications: Context-Based Decision Framework for Women Leaders Assess whether the situation is clear, complicated, complex, or chaotic Consider what specific outcomes are required in this particular context Determine whether to decide independently, seek input, or fully delegate Match your leadership approach to the urgency, complexity, and expertise needed Adaptive Communication Strategies for Women Leaders Develop multiple ways to deliver the same message for different stakeholders Adjust your communication style based on audience and circumstance Know when directness will be more effective than collaboration Create communication approaches that overcome potential gender bias Research shows that 36% of women leaders report being interrupted in meetings, compared to just 15% of men in similar positions. Implementing flexible communication strategies helps women leaders maintain their effectiveness despite these challenges. Strategic Feedback Systems for Women Leaders Women leaders who implement flexible leadership strategies create robust feedback mechanisms: Structure psychological safety for honest communication Ask specific questions rather than general ones ("How could I improve my listening in today's meeting?" versus "How am I doing?") Build trust through consistency between words and actions Recognize that positional power may inhibit candid responses As Eikenberry notes: Implementing Change Leadership Strategies for Women Leaders

Discover how developing a flexible leadership mindset can transform your effectiveness as a woman executive. Our exclusive interview with Kevin Eikenberry, author of "Flexible Leadership," reveals powerful strategies for women leaders navigating today's complex business landscape. Why Women Executives Need a Flexible Leadership Mindset In today's rapidly evolving business environment, a flexible leadership mindset isn't just beneficial—it's essential for women executives who want to maximize their impact. According to McKinsey's 2024 Women in the Workplace report, women now hold 29% of C-suite positions, up from just 17% in 2015, yet the path to gender parity in senior leadership still extends decades into the future. For women executives facing unique challenges, developing flexibility in leadership approach provides a powerful advantage. A flexible leadership mindset allows women leaders to navigate complex situations while staying authentic to their core values. Defining the Flexible Leadership Mindset for Women Executives What exactly constitutes a flexible leadership mindset? According to Kevin Eikenberry, it means maintaining consistency in your core values while adapting your approach based on circumstances: "Flexible leadership means being consistent in our what and our why—our principles, values, and purpose—but flexible in our how," explains Eikenberry. "Like a mature tree that's firmly rooted yet bends with the wind, women executives with a flexible leadership mindset maintain their foundation while adapting their approach." The hallmark of this mindset is recognizing when "it depends" is the appropriate answer—and then thoughtfully considering what factors it depends on before determining how to proceed. About Kevin Eikenberry – Flexible Leadership Author Kevin Eikenberry is the author of over 20 books, including his latest, 'Flexible Leadership: Navigating Uncertainty and Leading with Confidence.' As the founder of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, he's advised leaders at organizations worldwide and created transformative leadership programs like the Remarkable Masterclass. The Business Cost of Inflexible Leadership for Women Executives Women executives who lack a flexible leadership mindset often find themselves locked into rigid approaches with statements like "that's just how I lead" or "they'll have to get used to it." This inflexibility creates significant limitations: Forces one approach onto diverse situations requiring different solutions Creates an identity barrier that's difficult to overcome Reduces opportunities for innovation and team development Dramatically lowers the odds of success in complex environments Reinforces potential gender stereotypes rather than transcending them Research indicates that companies with women in leadership positions are 30% more likely to outperform others—suggesting that when women executives leverage flexible approaches, organizations benefit. The Flexible Leadership Framework for Women Executives To help women executives develop a flexible leadership mindset, Eikenberry introduces the Cynefin Framework (pronounced kuh-NEV-in) as a tool for making sense of different leadership situations: 1. Clear Contexts for Women Executives Situations where cause and effect are obvious, best practices exist, and processes are established. Traditional leadership approaches often work well here. 2. Complicated Contexts for Women Executives Scenarios requiring expertise but where systems remain fairly ordered. Women executives benefit from gathering diverse perspectives before making decisions. 3. Complex Contexts for Women Executives The most common leadership environment today—where interconnected factors create unpredictability. Women executives thrive here by testing approaches, learning quickly, and adapting. 4. Chaotic Contexts for Women Executives Rare crisis situations requiring immediate action. Women executives need to act decisively to stabilize the situation before transit...

In today's hypercompetitive business landscape, reputation management is your most valuable career asset to develop. As Sabrina Braham, founder of Women's Leadership Success, powerfully states: "Your reputation is constantly changing and evolving, and if you are not managing it, somebody else is." Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC - Executive Brand Building Expert For female managers, directors, VPs, C-suite executives, and founders, strategic reputation management isn't optional—it's essential for breaking through the barriers that still exist in corporate leadership. Why Your Leadership Reputation Makes or Breaks Your Career Recent studies show that women leaders who actively manage their professional reputations are: 2.3x more likely to be considered for promotion over equally qualified peers 68% more resilient during organizational restructuring and layoffs 4x more likely to be recruited for prestigious positions and board seats As one executive discovered after implementing Braham's reputation management strategies: "I went from being consistently overlooked to being elected to the VP position I'd been seeking for years." The Reputation Management Trap Most Women Leaders Fall Into Many accomplished women make the same critical mistake: they assume excellent work speaks for itself. Unfortunately, research shows this approach leaves your professional narrative in others' hands. The 3 Most Damaging Reputation Pitfalls: Allowing outdated perceptions to persist Failing to strategically communicate your value Missing opportunities to showcase thought leadership These gaps don't just slow career progression—they can derail it entirely, especially during critical transition points. Strategic Reputation Management: The Leadership Brand Blueprint Approach The Leadership Brand Accelerator Blueprint offers a revolutionary approach to reputation management specifically designed for women leaders. This proven system has helped executives at companies like Google, Daimler, and dozens of Fortune 500 organizations transform their professional trajectories. Transformative Benefits of the Blueprint System: Perception Alignment Eliminate the gap between your capabilities and how decision-makers perceive you. One leader using the system discovered her meeting presence was rated only a "5" when she thought she was performing at a "7" or "8" level—feedback that led to specific improvements and a subsequent promotion. Reputation Resilience Build a reputation strong enough to withstand organizational changes, industry disruption, and career transitions. Leaders using the Blueprint reported 43% greater confidence during challenging periods and received stronger support from key stakeholders. Strategic Visibility Create powerful visibility without self-promotion discomfort. The Blueprint's targeted approach ensures your contributions are recognized by the right people at the right time, using techniques that feel authentic and aligned with your values. Amplified Influence Develop your thought leadership platform both inside and outside your organization. Blueprint users report a 75% increase in being consulted for strategic decisions and a 56% growth in professional network quality. Career Acceleration Most importantly, the Blueprint dramatically shortens the timeline to your next leadership level. While the average executive waits 4.2 years between promotions, Blueprint users report advancing in just 18-24 months. The Quarterly Reputation Audit: Your Leadership Advantage At the core of the Blueprint is a systematic quarterly audit that ensures you're consistently evaluating and refining how you're perceived. Unlike annual reviews or sporadic feedback, this structured approach creates continuous improvement and prevents reputation drift. The Blueprint's Four-Part Reputation Management Framework: Digital Presence Optimization Strategic LinkedIn positioning Content that showcases your expertise

Welcome to Women's Leadership Success, episode #142 on transforming your executive presence and advancing your career through leadership brand building. In this special podcast, executive leadership coach Sabrina Braham reveals the key strategies from her new Leadership Brand Blueprint Accelerator (see below) that help women leaders unlock their next-level career potential. Why Your Leadership Brand Matters More Than Your Technical Skills For ambitious women in management, director, VP, C-Suite, or founder roles, there's a critical gap that often prevents career advancement despite stellar qualifications. According to recent McKinsey research, while women have made significant progress in leadership representation, they still face unique barriers to advancement – with one key factor being the development of a strong leadership brand. "People can be very, very talented in their jobs, but they get so busy that they forget to pay attention to the things that will actually help their brand, help them deepen relationships, and help them be seen as a leader in their company," explains Sabrina Braham, who has spent 30 years coaching executives in Fortune 50 and Fortune 1000 companies. This leadership blind spot explains why technically brilliant women often get passed over for promotions. The critical differentiator isn't your expertise – it's how others perceive your leadership presence. The Surprising Career Impact of Commitment Tracking The first cornerstone of an influential leadership brand is commitment accountability – a simple practice that transforms how others perceive your reliability and trustworthiness. Why Senior Executives Track Their Commitments In Sabrina's extensive coaching experience with C-suite leaders, she's observed a fascinating pattern: "When I'm coaching a senior Vice President, CEO, CFO, or COO, they're much more likely to be on time, show up, and do the things they said they would do than people at the lower ranks." This insight reveals a critical truth: Tracking and honoring commitments isn't just good practice – it's a distinguishing characteristic of those who reach the highest leadership levels. Real-World Results: How Commitment Tracking Transformed Kathleen's Career Consider the case of Kathleen, a talented leader at a Fortune 50 company who had been there since its founding yet hadn't been promoted to Vice President despite her capabilities. "She was so intent on the goals she had, she forgot to pay attention to the people and what she needed to do for them," Sabrina explains. "As she began to pay attention to what her commitments were, how she was keeping them, and her relationships with other people, she began to improve. Over time, that led to her becoming a Vice President." Why Your Brain Needs a Commitment System When you implement a commitment tracking system, you activate what neuroscientists call the reticular activating system – the part of your brain that filters information based on what you consciously value. "When you start paying attention to the commitments you want to keep, it starts making you more aware of how you can improve, how you can update people, and let them know what's happening. It basically ups your game," Sabrina explains. The 1-10 Scale That Transforms Leadership Effectiveness A key component of Sabrina's Leadership Brand Blueprint is the 1-10 rating scale – a deceptively simple tool that creates remarkable clarity for leadership development. Why the Scale Works When Other Feedback Fails "What we tend to do in meetings and giving feedback is somewhat nebulous," Sabrina notes. "When you use a 1-10 scale, with 1 being the worst job you could be doing and 10 being the most incredible job ever, people are pretty consistent over time with their scores." This consistency means you can accurately track progress while avoiding vague assessments that don't lead to improvement. The 0.5 Improvement Rule Here's where Sabrina's approach becomes truly powerful: "What can you...

From the previous popular Women's Leadership Success podcast, executive coach Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC reveals how strategic influence and executive branding drive professional growth. Her approach combines Harvard-backed leadership methodologies with 30 years of proven personal branding strategies with over 300 executives and their teams. This highlight and republished episode of Women's Leadership Success emphasizes the importance of building your professional brand so you have more career advancement, impact, and income. To jump-start your leadership advancement,, follow Sabrina's advice and get her new free Executive Leadership Brand Accelerator Blueprint. ( See Below) Executive Brand as Career Catalyst "Your executive brand is the foundation of influence," Braham explains. "It's how you're remembered when you're not in the room." She emphasizes that successful career advancement strategies for women in management must include intentional brand building. This means crafting a clear leadership narrative, developing a strong digital presence, and consistently delivering value that aligns with your professional identity. The Influence-Success Connection "Leadership influence isn't just about authority—it's about creating impact through your unique brand," explains Braham. She notes that successful career advancement strategies for women in management begin with measuring your current influence and brand perception. "Rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 in team communication, cross-departmental impact, and brand consistency. This baseline helps identify growth opportunities." Sabrina Braham The ROI justifies this investment. "One client invested $10,000 in leadership development and brand building, seeing a $30,000 salary increase within twelve months—a 300% return. After three years, her cumulative earnings grew by $100,000, representing a 1,000% ROI. Her enhanced executive brand opened doors to board positions and speaking engagements." Measuring Leadership Impact and Brand Strength Success leaves clues. Braham recommends tracking specific metrics: - Personal brand recognition (speaking invitations, media mentions) - Leadership influence score (stakeholder surveys) - Digital presence engagement (thought leadership metrics) - Team performance indicators (reflecting brand effectiveness)   "These metrics demonstrate both your growing influence and brand equity," notes Braham. "Together, they build a compelling case for advancement." Sabrina Braham [About the Expert] Sabrina Braham, MA MFT PCC, combines top executive leadership certification with licensed psychotherapy expertise. Her unique methodology integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with proven career advancement strategies for women in management. Her executive branding framework has helped hundreds of women leaders secure senior roles and board positions. Click Here for Client Recommendations on Sabrina Access Brand Accelerator HereYour Leadership Brand Matters In the business world, your personal brand isn't just an afterthought—it's the reputation that precedes you, shapes your influence, and drives your career forward. No matter if you are leading a team or aiming for that next level, authentically promoting yourself is crucial for your leadership journey. This free guide and checklist offer actionable insights for establishing a powerful leadership presence. What You'll Gain from This Free Guide Strategic Self-Advocacy: Techniques to confidently promote your leadership strengths. Leadership Clarity: Exercises to articulate your leadership style and value proposition. Visibility Boosts: Proven strategies to enhance your professional influence so you are the obvious choice for advancement.

As senior leaders, it's critical that we proactively address disability inclusion in our organizations. People with disabilities make up over 25% of the population - and that number is even higher among younger demographics. By creating more accessible, disability-friendly workplaces, we can unlock a wealth of talent and perspectives that will give our companies a competitive edge. However, building true inclusive disability leadership goes beyond just checking boxes for legal compliance or basic accommodations. To truly empower employees with disabilities, we need a holistic shift in mindset and culture - led from the top down. In a powerful interview, disability inclusion expert Stephanie Cawthon shared key insights and actionable strategies that senior leaders can implement. Dr. Stephanie Cawthon Inclusive Disability Expert Dr. Stephanie Cawton is an internationally renowned scholar whose work centers on a powerful premise: when we embrace accessibility, we create environments where disabled people can truly thrive. As a tenured Professor of Educational Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Cawton has secured over $50 million in federal and other research grants for her groundbreaking work. In 2023, she founded the National Disability Center for Student Success at UT Austin, further advancing her mission to transform educational opportunities for disabled students. Her expertise is deeply informed by personal experience. Born with hearing loss and living with several mental health and physical disabilities that significantly impact her daily life, which brings both professional insight and lived understanding to her roles as researcher, author, and consultant. Here Are The Top Takeaways on Inclusive Disability Workplaces: 1. Accessibility is a Shared Responsibility Accessibility isn't just about individual accommodations - it's about designing environments, communications, and processes that work for everyone. This includes providing materials in advance, using technology like captioning and alt text, and being mindful of ableist language.  Accessibility is not a to-do list. It's a to-be list. Who are you? Who do you want to be? How do you interact with your people? How do you interact in the community with others? How do you demonstrate that disabilities are okay, that they're valued, and that that it's just a part of the human experience." The responsibility falls on all of us - not just the employee with a disability. As leaders, we must model inclusive behaviors and create a culture where accessibility is simply the norm.   2. Shift Mindsets, Not Just Checklists Many organizations treat disability inclusion as a box to check, rather than a foundational part of their culture. But true inclusive disability leadership requires a mindset shift - moving away from ableist assumptions and toward an appreciation of the unique talents and perspectives that people with disabilities bring. "Often, if you feel that vibe that someone's going to look down on you or patronize you, you're not going to disclose. And thus, you Yack that connection with the people in that space because you don't feel like you can disclose." As leaders, we must be transparent about valuing disability, provide structured learning opportunities, and lead by example through our language and behaviors. It's not enough to simply have the right policies in place - we must foster a culture where disability is seen as a normal part of the human experience. 3. Empower Employees to Self-Advocate While it's our responsibility as leaders to build an inclusive environment, we must also empower employees with disabilities to advocate for their own needs. This starts with creating safe spaces for open communication and providing clear guidance on available resources and accommodations. "It's both the disabled person knowing what they need and articulating that well, but then also everyone else,

In today's dynamic business environment, leadership confidence development is essential for guiding teams and driving organizational success. However, confidence alone is not enough to lead effectively—leaders must also build authentic trust with their teams. Trust and confidence are inseparable when fostering productive work environments and ensuring long-term success. In this part II Women's Leadership Success podcast interview with Lida Citroën, we will explore practical strategies for developing leadership confidence and building authentic leadership trust. Lida Citroën: Mastering the Art of Leadership Influence Lida Citroën is a personal branding and reputation management expert who helps executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders worldwide shape their public image and seize ideal opportunities. With a track record of guiding thousands of individuals across 30+ countries, Lida offers a transformative approach to personal positioning.   As a dynamic keynote speaker, Lida has captivated audiences through her TEDx Talk and Talks at Google. She also serves as a faculty member at the Institute for Management Studies, delivering impactful seminars across the U.S.   An award-winning author of seven books, Lida recently released The New Rules of Influence: How to Authentically Build Trust, Drive Change, and Make an Impact, offering fresh insights on building influence with authenticity.   https://youtu.be/9BloWnsJCRw?si=ChRaTephWOVU0Hug Leadership Confidence Development: Why It Matters Leadership confidence is the foundation of effective decision-making and influence. Leaders who display confidence are better equipped to inspire others, make strategic decisions, and handle challenges with resilience. However, confidence doesn't just emerge overnight; it is built through intentional practices. 1. Self-awareness and Emotional Intelligence Self-awareness is key to understanding one's strengths and growth areas, directly impacting leadership confidence. Leaders who invest in emotional intelligence training can more easily navigate complex team dynamics, boosting their self-confidence. By developing a deeper understanding of one's emotions, one can regulate them and respond to situations with clarity and calm. 2. Continual Learning and Growth Leaders who actively seek to develop new skills and stay up to date with industry trends exude more confidence. By continuously challenging yourself through learning and development opportunities, you stay prepared for changing circumstances, reinforcing your leadership capabilities. 3. Mentorship and Feedback One of the best ways to grow as a leader is to seek mentorship and actively request feedback from peers and team members. By receiving constructive input and applying it, leaders can build confidence in their leadership style while improving performance. This two-way communication also helps build stronger relationships and mutual trust.   Building Authentic Leadership Trust While confidence is critical, building authentic leadership trust sustains long-term success. Trust makes teams follow your lead, invest in your vision, and commit to achieving collective goals. But trust cannot be forced; it must be earned. Consistency in Actions and Words To build trust, leaders must align their actions with their words. Consistency in decision-making, behavior, and communication ensures that team members know what to expect from you. This creates a sense of reliability, which is fundamental to establishing trust.   Transparency and Open Communication Honesty and transparency foster trust within teams. Leaders who are open about their goals, challenges, and expectations build stronger connections with their teams. This authentic communication shows that you value your employees' input and are committed to their growth and the organization's success.   Empathy and Active Listening Building authentic leadership trust requires empathy.

In the rapidly evolving business world, executive leaders face the challenge of leading their teams and influencing key stakeholders. The most effective leaders aren't just decision-makers; they are influencers. But what does it take to master executive influence techniques? This powerful part I interview delves into the art of mastering executive influence. Executive influence goes beyond authority. It's about persuasion, connection, and the ability to guide others toward a shared vision. Whether managing up to your board of directors or collaborating with cross-functional teams, mastering these techniques can be a game-changer.Join me Sabrina Braham MA MFT and Lida Citroën as we explore how you can develop your executive influence and impact and advance your career. Lida Citroën: The New Rules of Mastering Executive Influence Lida Citroën (@LIDA360) is a personal branding and reputation management authority who helps global executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders manage their perceptions and drive toward ideal opportunities. She has helped thousands of individuals in more than 30 countries gain a fresh perspective on positioning themselves for success.   As a professional keynote speaker and presenter, Lida's popular TEDx Talk, Talks at Google presentation, and numerous courses on LinkedIn Learning showcase her empowering coaching style and message. She is also a faculty member for the Institute for Management Studies, presenting seminars throughout the United States. Lida has authored seven award-winning books, and her most recent book, The New Rules of Influence: How to authentically build trust, drive change, and make an impact, just launched. How to Inspire Action and Lead With Authenticity as an Influential Executive Leader Today, we explore how the most influential leaders build trust, communicate strategically, and--- leverage emotional intelligence to inspire action and lead with authenticity.  1. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence Understanding your team's emotions and motivations is crucial. Empathy enables you to tailor your approach, ensuring your message resonates with each individual's unique perspectives. Executive leaders who demonstrate high emotional intelligence not only influence but also foster loyalty and collaboration within their organizations. 2. Strategic Leadership Communication  Master communicators understand that timing, tone, and clarity are everything. Executive influence relies on conveying a clear and compelling message that aligns with your audience's interests. Being concise and transparent helps build trust while leaving little room for misunderstanding. 3. Building Trust and Credibility  Influence without trust is ineffective. As an executive leader, consistently demonstrating competence, integrity, and reliability builds a strong foundation for influence. When people trust your judgment and respect your values, they are more likely to follow your lead. 4. Leveraging Social Capital - Building Strategic Relationships Your network is your net worth in the executive space. Building strategic relationships across departments and industries enhances your influence. When others recognize your ability to connect people and ideas, your ability to influence outcomes grows. 5. Adaptive Leadership  Executive leaders need to be flexible and adaptive. An essential influence technique is understanding when to lead, listen, and empower others to take the reins. Adaptability shows you are responsive to change, an invaluable trait in today's fast-paced business environment. You can lead with authority and authenticity by mastering executive influence techniques and driving personal and organizational success. Conclusion - Mastering Executive Influence Builds Trust and Leadership Success Influence is the key to effective executive leadership. By focusing on emotional intelligence, strategic communication, and building trust,

Did you know that microaggressions in the workplace, often subtle and unintentional, can cost the U.S. workforce $450 to $550 billion in lost productivity yearly, according to Gallup? These small, seemingly insignificant actions or comments can have significant negative impacts on individuals and organizations, leading to lost productivity, low morale, and claims of a hostile work environment. The Impact of Microaggressions on the Workplace Implementing effective **Microaggressions Workplace Strategies** is crucial for mitigating these behaviors' adverse effects on individuals and organizations. Here are some key impacts to consider: Lost Productivity: Microaggressions can accumulate over time, decreasing employee engagement and productivity. When employees feel undervalued or discriminated against, their motivation and performance suffer, ultimately affecting the organization's bottom line.   Low Morale: Repeated microaggressions create a toxic work environment where employees feel uncomfortable, isolated, or marginalized. This environment can result in high turnover rates as employees seek healthier, more inclusive workplaces.   Claims of a Hostile Work Environment: While microaggressions may seem minor in isolation, they can contribute to a pattern of behavior that creates a hostile work environment. Over time, these incidents can become the basis for employment discrimination lawsuits, leading to financial and reputational damage. These impacts underline the importance of developing and implementing **Microaggressions Workplace Strategies** to foster a more inclusive and productive work environment. Expert Insights: Shawn Andrews on Microaggressions Workplace Strategies Shawn Andrews, is the author of The Power of Perception, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Gender Divide, a seasoned expert with over 22 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and a decade focused on DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), emotional intelligence, and leadership, provides valuable insights into effective Microaggressions Workplace Strategies. Her work highlights the importance of understanding the impact of our words and actions and fostering a more inclusive environment. In this recent Women's Leadership Success podcast, Andrews discusses the derogatory use of terms like "DEI hire" and their damaging effects on workplace culture. She emphasizes that while some companies may have hired diverse candidates solely for checkbox purposes in the past, this practice is increasingly rare today due to the abundance of highly qualified candidates across all demographics. Andrews advocates for questioning biases and using empathy to shift perspectives and foster a more inclusive workplace. Questioning Biases and Practicing Empathy During the discussion with Women's Leadership Success podcast host, Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC, Andrews shared how questioning biases and practicing empathy have successfully shifted perspectives in her experience. For example: - Questioning Biased Comments: When someone makes a biased or insensitive comment, asking them to clarify their meaning or how they arrived at their conclusion can prompt reflection on their assumptions. This opens the door for more thoughtful discussions. - Sharing Personal Stories: Andrews highlights the power of sharing personal experiences that differ from the dominant narrative to build empathy and understanding. Humanizing the experiences of marginalized groups can make it harder for people to dismiss or overlook their challenges. - Active Listening: Actively listening to others, even when their views differ from your own, can help shift rigid mindsets. Andrews notes that approaching conversations with curiosity rather than judgment creates a more conducive environment for learning and growth. These insights from Andrews are essential components of effective Microaggressions Workplace Strategies, which can help organizations foster a more respectful...

This month, we revisited the inspiring journey of Patricia Walsh, a Paralympic gold medalist and accomplished tech engineer who has overcome significant challenges and achieved remarkable success. Patricia's story is a testament to the power of resilience, focus, and determination. Here are the key leadership takeaways from my conversation with Patricia, optimized to help you build natural leadership strengths. Embracing Challenges to Foster Resilience Patricia faced the profound challenge of becoming blind at the age of 14. Instead of letting her disability define her, she embraced it as part of her identity and pushed herself to achieve what many thought was impossible. This relentless pursuit of excellence has been a hallmark of her journey. Key Takeaway: Striving for excellence means embracing challenges and using them as stepping stones to reach your full potential. This mindset is crucial for anyone looking to build natural leadership strengths. Overcoming Adversity & Power Beyond Limiting Beliefs Patricia's journey is filled with instances of overcoming adversity. From completing over 20 marathons and two Ironman competitions to transitioning from a role at Facebook to a senior engineering manager position at the Lego Group, Patricia has continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible. Key Takeaway: Overcoming adversity requires resilience, determination, and the courage to push beyond limiting beliefs. These qualities are essential for developing natural leadership strengths. Building Natural Leadership Strengths in Tech and Beyond Patricia has held significant roles in the tech industry, including her recent position at the Lego Group, where she oversaw several departments. Her leadership extends beyond managing teams; it involves creating an inclusive and supportive environment that values everyone's contributions. Key Takeaway: Effective leadership is more than just overseeing tasks; it's about fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best. This approach is vital to build natural leadership strengths in any setting. Achieving the Impossible Patricia's sports and professional achievements highlight her ability to achieve what many thought was impossible. She holds the world record in the Ironman Triathlon and has represented Team USA as a five-time national champion and seven-time international gold medalist. Key Takeaway: Setting and achieving ambitious goals can inspire others and demonstrate that determination can make the impossible possible. This ambition is a core component of natural leadership strengths. Focusing on Leadership Strengths and Talents A significant piece of advice Patricia shares, which resonates with my coaching philosophy, is to: "focus on your strengths and talents rather than weaknesses or handicaps." This mindset has been pivotal in Patricia's success both in her athletic and professional endeavors. Key Takeaway: To have the best life and career possible, focus on leveraging your strengths and talents instead of dwelling on your limitations. This focus is fundamental to build natural leadership strengths. The Importance of Asking for and Offering Help Patricia shared insights about the importance of knowing when to ask for help and not making assumptions about others' needs. She emphasized the value of clear communication and respecting personal autonomy, which is crucial in personal and professional interactions. Sabrina's Insight: "Effective support involves asking how to help and respecting the autonomy and preferences of others." This understanding is essential for anyone aiming to build natural leadership strengths. Authenticity in Leadership Values Being authentic to oneself is another critical lesson from Patricia's journey. Despite the competitive environments she has been part of, Patricia remains committed to her values of fairness and kindness. Key Takeaway: Authentic leadership involves staying true to yo...

Patricia Walsh's journey in overcoming limiting beliefs is a remarkable tale of overcoming adversity and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Born with a gradually worsening vision impairment, she faced significant challenges from a young age. Despite these hurdles, Patricia refused to let her disability define her. Instead, she embraced it as a unique aspect of her identity, pushing herself to achieve what many consider impossible. Patricia's leadership tips are a great story of grit, personal accountability, granite willpower, and a determination to conquer overwhelming odds. Walsh's achievements at 33 are more extraordinary than most people could expect in a lifetime: A successful career as a software engineer at Microsoft Entrepreneur & Author of Blind Ambition Professional speaker and Champion Athlete. She represented the United States in the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.   Overcoming limiting beliefs is critical to achieving success and realizing one's full potential. Patricia Walsh's inspiring journey offers valuable insights into how to break free from these constraints and achieve greatness. Here are the key lessons and takeaways from her story.   Perseverance and Adaptability    - Incremental Progress:       Patricia highlights that significant transformations don't happen overnight. Embracing incremental progress helps one stay motivated and focused. Small, consistent efforts compound over time to achieve substantial results.    - Adaptation to Challenges:      Patricia's journey demonstrates the importance of adapting to new challenges. Whether she learned alternative strategies due to her vision impairment or found new ways to train as an athlete, adaptability is crucial for overcoming limiting beliefs and obstacles. Strategic Thinking and Planning    - Visionary Goal Setting:      - By envisioning an ideal outcome and then reverse-engineering the steps needed to achieve it, Patricia encourages a proactive approach to goal setting. This method allows for identifying the most effective path and resources required rather than constrained by limitations.    - Resourcefulness:    - Patricia's example of securing sponsorship for the best racing bike illustrates the importance of resourcefulness. Rather than settling for what's immediately affordable, she found a way to obtain the optimal solution, demonstrating that creativity and determination can overcome financial constraints and limiting beliefs. Focused Efforts    -  Running the Root Line:  The concept of “running the root line” underscores the importance of focusing on tasks that directly contribute to goal achievement. Efficiency and productivity are maximized by avoiding unnecessary efforts and concentrating on what truly matters. Prioritization: Patricia's approach emphasizes the need for prioritization. Identifying and focusing on high-impact activities ensures that energy and resources are directed toward achieving the primary objective rather than being diluted by less relevant tasks. Community and Support - The Secret to Leadership Success    - Building a Support Network:      - Patricia's success is partly attributed to her building a supportive network. Whether seeking advice, securing sponsorship, or finding training partners, having a community that believes in and supports your vision is invaluable in overcoming limiting beliefs. This is where a leadership mastermind group can be invaluable.   - Leadership Mentorship and Guidance:      - Patricia's openness to mentorship and guidance has been a key factor in her journey. Learning from others' experiences and seeking advice can provide new perspectives and solutions that may not have been considered otherwise. Having peers, trusted advisors or a coach, especially when developing your soft leadership skills, is essential to help you notice your “blind spots and blocks and overcoming limiting beliefs” that may be holding you back,

Today, let's talk about self-leadership strategies. Do you or someone you know have these leadership issues? How often do you make decisions based on incomplete or biased information? Have you ever considered that your words and actions might be causing misunderstandings, confusion, or even conflict within your team? Are you perceived as out of touch or insensitive to people's needs and concerns? Not sure what leadership soft skill areas you need to improve? (find out below) If so, meet Richard. He graduated from an Ivy League school with many awards and patents. Richard was known for his brilliance, innovation, and ability to accomplish things, so he was on a fast track to promotion. However, Richard was about to face a challenge he had never seen coming. The Challenge Richard's boss informed him that his team was unhappy with him, perceiving him as cold and insensitive to their needs and concerns. The team was not functioning well, with a lot of conflict, and Richard was identified as part of the problem. At first, Richard was angry, believing the team had the problem, not him. He didn't understand how his behavior contributed to the team's tensions until he saw the results of a 360-degree feedback report completed by his team, peers, and boss. The report revealed that his words and actions were causing misunderstandings, confusion, and conflict. Additionally, they felt he was out of touch with or insensitive to their needs and concerns. Richard's Realization and Transformation Richard's story is not unique; many executive leaders face similar issues. Do you, or someone you know, face these challenges? This is a promotion killer! According to a 2023 report by McKinsey and Company, which surveyed 2,500 leaders, only 25% are engaged, passionate, and inspiring. People desire leaders who build respect and consider the ethical consequences of their decisions. They want leaders who inspire and develop others. Harvard Business Review found that while 95% of people believe they are self-aware, tests showed only 10% are truly self-aware. Consequences of Low Self-Awareness A leader with low self-awareness can face numerous challenges that significantly impact their effectiveness and the organization's overall health: 1. Ineffective Communication: Leaders may not realize how their actions affect others, leading to misunderstandings, confusion, and conflict within the team. 2. Limited Personal and Professional Growth: This prevents leaders from recognizing areas where they need to improve. 3. Poor Conflict Resolution: Without understanding their role in conflicts or how their behavior contributes to tensions, leaders struggle to manage and resolve issues, leading to a toxic work environment. 4. Diminished Credibility and Trust: Employees and stakeholders are less likely to trust and respect leaders who lack self-awareness, viewing them as inconsistent, hypocritical, or disconnected, which erodes credibility and authority. Self-Leadership Strategies for Building Self-Awareness How Do You Score? Find Out Below Self-awareness means understanding how we affect those around us, developing a transparent view of our strengths and shortcomings, and recognizing and controlling our emotional responses. Here are some Self-Leadership Strategies to help build self-awareness: 1. Seeking Feedback: Actively schedule meetings to seek feedback from peers, subordinates, and mentors. Ask them to rate you in different areas. Consistent effort and sincerity will engage your team in supporting your improvement.2. Reflection Time: Set aside time in the morning and at the end of the day to reflect on your feelings and the team's needs.3. Increased Accessibility: Hold open office hours and organize informal coffee chats with team members. This effort improves relationships, facilitates better information flow, and enhances collaboration within the team.4. Celebrating Achievements: Recognize and celebrate team achievements regularly.

For those seeking women social entrepreneurship advice, the inspiring journey of Lee Rhodes offers invaluable insights into building a mission-driven business. Today, we delve into her story as a cancer survivor and founder of Glassybaby, who transformed personal challenges into a thriving enterprise dedicated to giving back. Lee Rhodes' Journey: Turning Adversity into Opportunity Lee Rhodes was diagnosed with a rare form of bronchial carcinoma when her youngest child was just two months old. This life-altering experience became the catalyst for her entrepreneurial journey. Lee found solace in a handblown glass votive, which lit up her life and sparked the idea for Glassybaby. She started making and selling these beautiful glass votives to support others going through chemotherapy, addressing the economic and emotional inequalities she witnessed in chemo rooms. The Power of Mission-Driven Woman Business Lee's business was driven by a mission from the start. Glassybaby not only produces beautiful votives but also gives back a portion of its profits to support cancer patients. Lee emphasizes that staying true to the mission is crucial for success. Despite challenges, including being advised to move production to China, Lee maintained her commitment to local manufacturing, believing that the authenticity and soul of her products were tied to their origin. Challenges and Lessons Learned - Women Social Entrepreneurship Advice Running a mission-driven business comes with unique challenges. Lee admits her business model is complex due to its reliance on local manufacturing. However, she believes that the cumulative impact of consistent giving has been profound, fostering deep connections with recipients and partners. One significant mistake she made was attempting to outsource production, which resulted in costly and unaligned outcomes. This experience reinforced the importance of sticking to the mission and values. Advice for Women in Social Entrepreneurship 1. Embrace Your Compassion: Women naturally embody empathy and compassion. Lee advises leveraging these traits rather than suppressing them. They are powerful drivers for mission-driven businesses. 2. Take Risks: Women often second-guess themselves and avoid risks. Lee encourages women to take the leap, as the learning and growth from both success and failure are invaluable. 3. Build a Supportive Community: Lean on your community for support. Lee's friends played a crucial role in her early business days, helping with tasks and sharing in the mission. 4. Make Giving a Core Value: Incorporate giving into your business model from the start. It not only enhances your brand's purpose but also creates a fulfilling and sustainable business. Overcoming Unique Challenges Women face unique challenges in business, from balancing caregiving responsibilities to facing societal expectations. Lee highlights the importance of overcoming perfectionism and taking decisive actions. By integrating social entrepreneurship principles, women can create businesses that are not only profitable but also impactful. Women's Leadership Conclusion -  Social Entrepreneurship Advice Lee Rhodes' journey with Glassybaby illustrates the transformative power of social entrepreneurship. Her story is a testament to the impact that women can make when they combine business acumen with a deep sense of purpose. For women aspiring to venture into social entrepreneurship, Lee's advice is clear: embrace your compassion, take risks, build a supportive community, and make giving a core value. By doing so, you can create a business that not only succeeds but also contributes meaningfully to the world. Unlock Your Leadership Potential Find Out Your Leadership Score Today Answer 21 quick questions in 3 minutes Discover your leadership success score immediately. Get proven leadership and career development tips.

Welcome to the Road to Leadership Success, a resource for people who want effective leadership productivity strategies to learn faster and accomplish more. I'm Sabrina Braham, your Leadership coach. As your coach, I'm constantly looking for shortcuts to help you succeed in your life and career. If you take 10 minutes to listen to these simple and easy mind hacks, I will share, it could double your productivity. In this episode, I am going to give you two leadership essential tips: How to overcome procrastination, distractions, and interruptions. A scientifically proven method to increase your productivity and innovation. How often do you find yourself procrastinating on tasks or projects? How do interruptions impact your productivity daily? Are you feeling swamped by your tasks? Do you need help to keep up despite your efforts? Well, you're not alone. According to new research conducted in the US by Zippia, the average employee is productive for 2 hours and 53 minutes daily. That's only 31% of the average 8-hour workday. Most employees feel unproductive because they spend the majority of their workday distracted. Atlassian has discovered that the average employee is interrupted from work around 56 times a day and spends 2 hours recovering from these distractions. How long do you think it takes to recover from a single distraction? According to the research, Refocusing after a distraction takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds. Do you have something you want to do or know you need to do but can't figure out how to fit it into your schedule or avoid being distracted? Or Your challenge is that you are procrastinating. How much more could you get done if you weren't procrastinating, weren't interrupted, and could you stay focused?  A lot, right? Are you ready to move your productivity AND career to the next level? I've got a proven strategy for you that will enable you to seize opportunities without procrastination, interruptions, or lack of focus. The good news is that I will give you my “Improved Pomodoro Technique” today. This is a proven method for increasing focus, productivity, and creativity. Top Tech Leader Struggles With Productivity & Being Overwhelmed But first, let me tell you a story about Ava, a director in a large company who came to me for executive coaching. She was working long hours and was overwhelmed by all her projects. She was very talented, and one of her coaching goals was to increase exposure to senior management to build a brand and enhance her career. Her senior VP had been brainstorming with her to develop a new product. The meetings were exciting and productive.    Then, they took an unexpected turn. In the last month,  Brad, the director of another department, had begun collaborating with the senior VP on the same project. Now, he was talking to Brad and not to her. Her question to me was: “How can I get the senior VP  to speak and brainstorm with me again? She wanted to know how. Could you continue to provide input on the project and be instrumental in preventing errors?  When I asked her why he should talk to her instead of the other director, she said, “Oh no, he needs to speak to both of us. The other director knows some important information, but I understand the algorithms, and unless they consider them, there will be errors in this project.” I asked what kept her from giving the Senior VP this information. She paused and said, "I'm swamped with less critical projects, which unfortunately prevents me from conducting the necessary research to stay updated on the information required by the Senior VPs for this new product." She looked surprised by her answer. She was startled to discover that she had missed an opportunity because she had filled her schedule with less urgent projects, lacked the time required for necessary research, and had, therefore, missed an opportunity.

Championing Gender Equality: Insights from Two Women Leaders In today's competitive business landscape, women, especially women of color, often face unique challenges on their path to develop leadership influence. Drawing from profound discussions, we delve into actionable strategies for breaking through barriers and nurturing influential leadership.   Overcoming Biases and Building Leadership Influence Join us for an insightful continuation of our interview with renowned author Shelmina Abji. Discover how to combat biases in the corporate world and leverage influence and persuasion within your organization to propel your career forward.   Shelmina Babai Abji: A Trailblazer in Leadership and Gender Equality Shelmina Babai Abji, a former IBM VP and esteemed author, is a vocal advocate for gender equality in leadership. Rising from humble beginnings in Tanzania, she shattered barriers to become one of IBM's highest-ranking women of color. With a track record of delivering over $1 billion in annual revenues, she now inspires and mentors women globally while serving on the advisory board of Girl Up. Armed with computer science and mathematics degrees, Shelmina's expertise is sought after worldwide.   Shelmina Babai AbjiTEDx speaker | Former IBM Vice President | Angel Investor | Author of Show Your Worth Overcoming Internal and External Challenges to Develop Leadership Influence (1:42) Many women face internal barriers from a lack of representation in leadership roles, leading to self-doubt and fear of failure. Additionally, biases from senior leaders can hinder opportunities for advancement. However, recognizing and confronting these challenges is the first step towards overcoming them and learning how to develop leadership influence.   Proactive Relationship Building: Nurturing Connections for Leadership Growth (3:16) Waiting for recognition isn't enough. You must proactively engage with supervisors and stakeholders, showcase your value, and initiate conversations about your achievements. Taking the lead in these interactions ensures that your contributions are acknowledged and valued, nurturing connections for leadership growth and influence.   Advocating for Yourself: Asserting Your Value in the Workplace (4:57) Acknowledging your accomplishments isn't boasting; it's necessary for career advancement. During performance reviews, confidently share your achievements to ensure they're recognized and appreciated. Don't hesitate to advocate for yourself and your contributions; this is vital in asserting your value and fostering leadership growth and influence.   Embracing Growth and Learning: Steppingstones to Leadership Development (7:00) Failure isn't the end; it's an opportunity for growth. Stepping outside your comfort zone and taking on challenges, even if you encounter setbacks, contributes to your long-term development. Embrace these experiences as valuable learning opportunities to enhance your leadership development influence, skills and impact   Tools for Impact: Strategies for Leadership Development Influence (8:23) Adopting an adventurous mindset in tackling challenges is crucial for growth. Stepping outside your comfort zone builds competence and confidence, essential qualities for effective leadership. Explore intentional growth strategies and embrace opportunities for learning and development to foster leadership growth and influence.   Personal Testimony and Empowerment: Inspiring Others to Lead (10:45) Personal stories of resilience and perseverance are potent reminders of our potential for growth and success. By sharing our experiences and insights, we empower others to unlock their leadership potential and overcome obstacles in their path, thus inspiring others to lead and develop their influence.   The Power of Mentorship: Guiding Paths to Leadership Excellence (11:23) Mentorship plays a significant role in career development. Finding the right mentors and sponsors can accelerate your growth and provide invalua...

How did a woman of color who grew up in poverty in Tanzania overcome leadership self-doubt and go on to become a tech leader and Vice President at IBM, even though she was a single mother and battled imposter syndrome? A Women's Leadership Success Podcast interview with Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of personal and professional growth? Welcome to "ROAD TO Leadership SUCCESS," a transformative podcast series curated by Women's Leadership Success and presented by the seasoned coach and mentor, Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC. In this special episode, we're diving deep into the essence of executive leadership confidence development, delivering bite-sized episodes packed with actionable tips and insights to propel your career and life forward. What to Expect: In each power-packed episode, Sabrina draws upon over 30 years of executive coaching, research, and psychology expertise. With a commitment to lifelong learning and a wealth of knowledge gleaned from fifteen years of podcast interviews with thought leaders, Sabrina distills key leadership principles into digestible nuggets of wisdom. Whether you're a junior manager or a seasoned CEO, these episodes are tailored to empower leaders at every stage of their journey. Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC Why Tune In:Are you yearning to overcome self-doubt and unlock your full potential? "ROAD TO Leadership SUCCESS" is dedicated to helping you shatter limiting beliefs and adopt proven strategies that have propelled countless leaders to success. With Sabrina as your guide, you'll discover how to navigate the challenges of leadership with confidence, resilience, and clarity. When to Listen:Twice a month, carve out 10-15 minutes from your schedule to tune in to our bite-sized episodes. These episodes complement our regular in-depth interviews with top thought leaders and authors, providing a holistic approach to executive leadership confidence development. In This Episode:In our inaugural episode, Sabrina shares three transformative tips to cultivate and advance your confidence as a leader. But before we delve into those, let's meet Melinda, a director at a Fortune 500 company who grappled with self-doubt despite her professional success. Melinda's Story:Melinda was well-liked by her team and management, but beneath her poised exterior, she battled a relentless lack of confidence. Despite her accomplishments, she felt she wasn't living up to her potential, both personally and professionally. Sleepless nights and a sense of overwhelm plagued her as she struggled to balance work and family life. It wasn't until she sought guidance from Sabrina that she realized the root cause of her self-doubt: an internal critic echoing the voice of her past. Through Sabrina's coaching, Melinda learned to distinguish between her inner critic and her inner coach, paving the way for newfound confidence and clarity. 3 Key Takeaways from Melinda's Journey: Recognize and silence your inner critic. Quiet the critical voice in your head and take control of the narrative you tell yourself. Replace self-doubt with self-confidence by visualizing yourself succeeding and thriving in various scenarios. Explore how adopting a confident mindset changes your actions and interactions with others. Embrace a growth mindset to navigate setbacks with resilience. Adopt a growth mindset, recognizing that failure is not personal or terminal. Instead, view setbacks as opportunities for learning and improvement. Challenge the fixed mindset narrative of "I am a loser" or "I am a failure" with the belief that you can grow, adapt, and continuously improve. Practice emotional control to project confidence in every interaction. Develop the ability to regulate your emotions and mood. Experiment with techniques to shift from a negative to a positive mindset, even in challenging situations. Remember that you have the power to master your emotions and cultivate a sense of inner calm and confidence. Incorporate Kaizen Philosophy: Embrace the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, which emphasizes continuous improvement through minor adjustments and consistent effort. Remember that even small, incremental changes can lead to significant growth over time.

Leadership career negotiation skills are essential for a thriving leadership career. Welcome to the Women's Leadership Success podcast #128, your go-to resource for learning crucial negotiation skills. In part one of this special two-part series, we explored the foundational tools of a master negotiator. In part two, we will guide you on applying these skills to navigate negotiations between departments, advance your career, a salary raise, or even land a better job in a new company. Mark Rafffan: Leadership Career Negotiation Skills Expert Mark is an award-winning negotiation trainer, speaker, and author of "9 Secrets to Win Deals and Influence Stakeholders." Born into a family of entrepreneurs, Mark's passion for negotiation, conflict management, and sales propelled him through corporate roles in diverse industries. Fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit, Mark founded Negotiations Ninja, a globally recognized blog and podcast dedicated to evangelizing effective negotiation practices. Responding to the growing demand for his expertise, Mark transitioned from the corporate world to focus on developing Negotiations Ninja full-time. Women's Leadership Success Podcast 128 Key Points Negotiation Skills for Leadership & Career Development Negotiating Between Departments for a Successful Leadership Career: Mark emphasizes that negotiation isn't just external; it's equally crucial internally. Learn how to strategically position your department strategically, showcasing the unique value it brings compared to others. Gain insights into preparing for internal negotiations and gaining a competitive edge, laying the foundation for a successful leadership career. Building Influence and Credibility in Leadership Career Negotiations: Uncover the secrets to enhancing your influence within the organization. Mark delves into the difference between positional power and absolute power, emphasizing the importance of understanding who holds influence and how to leverage it effectively for a thriving leadership career. Persuasion vs. Manipulation in Leadership Career Negotiations: Mark distinguishes between persuasion and manipulation, underlining the importance of positive intent in negotiation. Gain insights into how influence plays a crucial role in projecting persuasion publicly, ensuring authenticity in your leadership career negotiations. Steps to Persuade a Counterparty in Leadership Career Negotiations: Explore the three essential steps to persuade a counterparty successfully. Mark highlights the significance of emotional appeal, credibility, and ethical considerations in negotiation, crucial elements for a successful leadership career. Negotiating Salary for Leadership Career Advancement: For those navigating salary negotiations, Mark provides valuable advice. Understand the importance of clarity in your asks, realistic expectations relative to the market, and the art of asking for more while remaining grounded—a crucial aspect of advancing your leadership career. The Power of Taking Time in Leadership Career Negotiations: Learn the effectiveness of saying, "Can I get back to you?" in negotiations. Mark highlights how taking time to think through decisions can lead to more favorable outcomes, a powerful strategy for advancing your leadership career. Leadership & Career Negotiation Skills - Action for Traction Be sure to listen to part I on Executive Leadership Negotiation Skills with Mark Raffan and me for a better foundation for these negotiation strategies. Elevate your negotiation skills and empower your leadership and career impact today! Book Your Complimentary Leadership & Career Advancement Session with Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC Executive Leadership Coach If you're ready to elevate your leadership and negotiation skills, supercharge your career, and boost your income beyond your expectations, it's time to schedule your complimentary Leadership & Career Develop...

Executive Leadership Negotiation Skills - Part I of II There are many situations in life where you need to negotiate. It could be asking for a raise, a job offer, selling or buying property, or a sales contract. If you want to be successful in those endeavors you need to learn the art of negotiating. In this podcast episode, you will discover the art of negotiation mindset, strategic planning, and practical tips for enhancing your influence. In part two of the show coming soon, we delve into leveraging these negotiation skills so you know how to negotiate between departments, increase your influence and persuasion, and to negotiate your salary for a new, better job.  The Negotiation Mindset  Unlock the power of negotiation by adopting a mindset of curiosity and active listening. Join us as Mark Raffan, a negotiation expert, emphasizes the importance of viewing negotiation as an exploration rather than a confrontation. Learn why introverts often make the best negotiators and discover the transformative impact of asking compelling questions.   Executive Leadership Negotiation Skills Expert  Mark Rafffan is an award-winning negotiation trainer, renowned speaker, and the author of "9 Secrets to Win Deals and Influence Stakeholders." Mark's journey into negotiation expertise began in a family of entrepreneurs, where he discovered his passion for selling, negotiating, and managing conflict. With a corporate sales and procurement background across diverse industries, Mark's entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish the Negotiations Ninja blog, podcast, and training company. Born out of a desire to evangelize effective negotiation practices, the platform quickly gained global recognition, drawing readers and listeners worldwide. In part I and part II of this leadership podcast interview, Mark and Sabrina will help you confidently elevate your executive leadership negotiation skills.    Avoiding Common Leadership Negotiation Mistakes  Navigate the pitfalls of negotiation by addressing the single biggest mistake – lack of planning. Mark Raffan dismantles the myth perpetuated by the media that negotiation is an innate trait rather than a learned skill. Gain valuable insights into the counterintuitive concept of planning concessions and understanding what you're willing to give up for a successful negotiation.   Negotiation Strategic Planning and Concessions  In this episode, we delve into the complexities of strategic planning in negotiations. Understand a deal's economic and emotional drivers and learn how to unravel the other party's motivations. Mark Raffan and Sabrina Braham, MA MFT PCC, share practical advice on breaking aspirational goals into success drivers, paving the way for a mutually beneficial deal. How to Influence Decision-Makers  Learn the art of influencing decision-makers by identifying major and minor influencers. Discover the significance of understanding industry intricacies and the emotional drivers behind decisions. Gain practical insights into asking the right questions to unveil key influencers and shape successful negotiation strategies.   Debunking Win-Win Negotiation and Practical Insights  Mark challenges Sabrina on the traditional notion of "win-win" in negotiations. Find out why Mark Raffan sheds light on the fallacy of expecting equal value distribution and advocates for a more realistic approach. Tune in for controversial yet eye-opening perspectives on negotiation dynamics and discover actionable insights to elevate your executive leadership negotiation skills.   Your Leadership Negotiation Success Key Takeaways    Embrace Curiosity: Cultivate a negotiation mindset centered around curiosity and active listening to uncover hidden opportunities and build meaningful connections.   Strategic Planning: Break down aspirational goals into actionable success drivers, understanding a deal's economic and emotional drivers.   Plan Your Concessions: Counterintuitively,

Unleashing the Power of Leadership Soft Skills Development and Career Advancement In the dynamic world of professional growth and personal fulfillment, mastering the art of leadership soft skills development is the key to unlocking your full potential. In a recent insightful conversation, renowned executive coach, speaker, and author Peggy Klaus and executive leadership and career advancement coach Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC explored the profound impact of these skills on your career. The Leadership Soft Skills Revolution Peggy Klaus, a leading expert in soft skills leadership brand development and author of "The Hard Truth about Soft Skills" and "Brag! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It.” highlighted the evolving recognition of the importance of soft skills in today's professional landscape. This shift has made it clear that mastering these skills is crucial to personal and brand development. These skills encompass a wide range of personal, social, communication, and self-management behaviors, including self-awareness, adaptability, resilience, confidence, risk-taking, and critical thinking. The Foundation of Your Leadership Success: Self-Awareness The conversation started with a deep dive into self-awareness, the cornerstone of leadership brand development. Understanding what drives you, how you think, and how you feel is essential to excel in your career and align your work with your true passions and interests. Your brand development journey begins with self-awareness, ensuring you are talented and passionate about your work. Debunking the "Luck" Myth Peggy Klaus further emphasized the role of soft skills in your leadership brand development to dispel the myth of luck in career success. She asserted that success isn't merely a result of luck or wishing for it. Instead, it's about hard work, self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to learn and adapt. Those who focus on leadership soft skills and brand development are better equipped to open themselves up to new opportunities, transforming those "lucky breaks" into calculated achievements. Handling Criticism and Seeking Feedback: Keys to Effective Brand Development The conversation also delved into strategies for handling criticism and seeking feedback, integral aspects of leadership soft skills and brand development. Active listening, staying curious, and not taking criticism personally are pivotal. Peggy advised individuals to embrace criticism as an opportunity for growth. Adopting this approach enables you to address and incorporate feedback into your brand development journey effectively. Shaping Your Leadership Brand with Effective Communication Executive brand development is an ongoing process. Peggy Klaus recommended creating a "brag bag" to collect achievements, compliments, and positive feedback. This resource is invaluable for promoting yourself and building a solid leadership brand. Please don't assume your work speaks for itself; actively communicate your achievements and impact to enhance your brand. Your Leadership Brand: Staying Visible in a Remote World As remote work becomes more prevalent, staying visible is challenging to develop your leadership brand. Sending brief updates to colleagues and bosses about your projects and achievements is essential. Initiating a "brag round" is another technique to foster connection and awareness in remote work environments, a strategy aligned with Leadership soft skills development. Personal and Professional Growth: The Ultimate Brand Development The conversation focused on personal and professional growth, a significant aspect of leadership soft skills development. Peggy Klaus emphasized the importance of self-reflection and seeking feedback to shape your brand. She encouraged individuals to take ownership of their strengths and actively manage their time. Additionally, she recommended a book titled "Nine Lies About Work" by Marcus Buckingham,

Are you looking to excel in job interviews and sell your innovative ideas with finesse, then dive into the world of job interview persuasion skills. This is part II of a podcast interview featuring David Garfinkel, renowned author of "The Persuasion Story Code." In this enlightening discussion on the Women's Leadership Success podcast, you'll gain valuable insights into leveraging the art of persuasion stories to apply for a better job, confidently sell your ideas to stakeholders, and achieve your personal and professional goals. What You'll Learn: How to Sell Yourself and Job Interview Persuasion Skills Unveiled 1. Crafting Compelling Persuasion Stories for Interviews Discover the essential elements of crafting persuasion stories tailored for job interviews. These stories should be clear, concise, and focused, ensuring interviewers quickly grasp your qualifications and contributions. 2. Unearth the Power of Personal Origin Stories Explore the different types of origin stories highlighted in David's book and learn how to use them to your advantage during interviews. Share anecdotes that resonate emotionally, showcasing your passion for the role and the company. 3. Practical Steps to Storytelling Mastery Gain practical tips and step-by-step guidance on effectively structuring and delivering your persuasion stories. Emphasize your achievements and track record, using data and results to build credibility and support your claims. 4. Overcoming Common Misconceptions  Challenge the misconception that storytelling is reserved for professional writers or speakers. Remember that clarity is vital, and your stories should engage interviewers on a personal level. Use anecdotes to address doubts about your qualifications and fit for the role. About David Garfinkel, A Persuasive Communication Expert David Garfinkel is the bestselling author of "The Persuasion Story Code." He's been featured in renowned publications like The Wall Street Journal, Forbes.com, Entrepreneur Magazine, Fast Company, Women's Leadership Success Podcast, and The Los Angeles Times. David's expertise has driven substantial revenue growth for a wide range of businesses, from industry giants like IBM and United Airlines to small enterprises and solo entrepreneurs, all through the mastery of persuasive messaging. He's also the author of "Breakthrough Copywriting" and served as the former San Francisco Bureau Chief for McGraw-Hill World News. Join David Garfinkel and Sabrina Braham to harness the power of persuasion and elevate your career, leadership, and business success. The Key to Success: Job Interview Persuasion Skills Mastering job interview persuasion skills can be your ticket to career advancement and securing that dream job. David Garfinkel's interview on Women's Leadership Success underlines the importance of personal storytelling in the job interview process. By incorporating these skills, you'll not only stand out from the competition but also build trust and rapport with interviewers. Remember that your story is personal. It's communication between you and a person or people that you're talking to. So, you want to stay connected to who you're talking to when telling the story. Remember your objective. If it's an origin story, your goal might be to make your listener aware of the events that led up to the present moment. Work out your story in advance, then boil it down to the most concise, conversational format you can practice a few times. Let it become familiar. Let it become a part of you. Conclusion: Elevate Your Career and Leadership: Selling Yourself, Your Ideas and Job Interview Persuasion Skills Start your transformation towards a more confident, influential, and successful you today. Your journey to career success begins with mastering job interview persuasion skill...

Influencing, inspiring, and persuading are vital in leadership and executive communication. One of the most effective tools at a leader's disposal is the art of storytelling. In part I of this 2-part Women's Leadership Success podcast, Sabrina interviews David Garfinkel, author of The Persuasion Story Code, about how leaders use persuasion stories to achieve their objectives, whether it's inspiring their teams, selling ideas, or establishing credibility. Understanding the Power of Persuasion Stories Leaders often find themselves in situations where they need to convey ideas, build trust, and foster engagement. Persuasion stories offer a unique approach to achieving these goals:   1:  Establishing Credibility: Leaders can use stories to humanize themselves, making them more relatable and trustworthy, particularly when dealing with new clients or stakeholders.   2: Creating Emotional Connections: Persuasion stories tap into emotions, enabling leaders to connect with their audience on a deeper level, making it easier for them to understand and embrace ideas.   3: Simplifying Complex Concepts: Leaders often grapple with intricate strategies and concepts. Stories can simplify these ideas, making them more accessible to a broader audience, especially in cross-functional discussions.   4: Enhancing Engagement: Stories capture attention and engage the audience, ensuring the message resonates and sticks with them.   David Garfinkel, a Renowned Author and Persuasive Communication Expert With his bestselling book, "The Persuasion Story Code," David has earned acclaim from prestigious publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes.com, Entrepreneur Magazine, Fast Company, and The Los Angeles Times. David's expertise has left an indelible mark on various businesses, including industry giants like IBM and United Airlines, medium-sized enterprises, and even solo entrepreneurs. His strategic guidance has consistently led to substantial revenue increases, totaling tens of millions of dollars, all achieved through persuasive messaging. In addition to his groundbreaking work in persuasion, David is the author of another bestseller, "Breakthrough Copywriting." Furthermore, he brings a wealth of experience as the former San Francisco Bureau Chief for McGraw-Hill World News. Join David Garfinkel and Sabrina Braham, MA MFT PCC, and learn how leaders use persuasion stories that can transform your career and leadership success. "People often receive bad advice when it comes to using stories for persuasion. In reality, stories can be simple and powerful tools, just like the ones we use in everyday conversations." David Garfinkel Crafting Persuasion Stories for Leadership Success: How Leaders Use Persuasion Stories     1: Personal Origin Stories: Leaders can share their personal journeys, highlighting pivotal moments and their commitment to the organization's mission. This type of story showcases dedication and inspires loyalty among team members.    2: Unexpected Future Benefits Stories: Leaders can paint a vivid picture of the positive outcomes their ideas can bring, focusing on how these proposals benefit both the organization and individual team members. This approach fosters a sense of shared success and alignment with the leader's vision. The Importance of Audience Awareness: Leaders must thoroughly understand their audience's needs, frustrations, and concerns. Identifying universal themes and addressing common issues can make the stories more relatable. Planning the Steps to Persuasion: Leaders should consider the steps required for persuasion, as only some stories need to lead directly to a final decision. Steps may include building rapport, establishing trust, opening minds to new ideas, and demonstrating expertise.   Incorporating Persuasion Stories into Leadership Communication The key to success lies in integrating persuasion stories naturally into leadership communic...

Female leadership equality is more than a conversation, it's a practice. As more and more leaders come to the forefront to address strategic challenges to equality and diversity in workplace, predominantly female leadership equality and female inclusive leadership, how do organizations adapt their policies to this shift in mindset and culture? Listen to this episode to learn what women AND men can do to support the ongoing diversity conversation.   Find out in this episode of the Women's Leadership Success podcast.   How can allyship and intersectionality create a more inclusive workplace?   What actions can organizations take to challenge traditional masculine workplace cultures and promote gender equality?   How can work-life balance and flexibility be recognized as universal human issues rather than solely women's issues?   What steps can be taken to increase the representation of women in leadership roles?   What strategies empower women to embrace their strength and bravery and overcome societal norms?   How can dysfunctional meeting behaviors and microaggressions be addressed to create a more inclusive meeting culture?   In this Women's Leadership Success episode on female leadership equality in the workplace, Sabrina Braham talks to Julie Kratz, an inclusive leadership trainer, and author, about the importance of allyship, intersectionality, and rewriting workplace rules to promote gender equality and diversity. She encourages organizations to create inclusive environments and advocates for increased representation of women in leadership positions. Kratz challenges traditional masculine workplace cultures, highlights the need to recognize flexibility and work-life balance as human issues, and urges women to be brave and speak up, promoting a shift in mindset and workplace culture. Today's conversation also addresses dysfunctional meeting behaviors such as mansplaining, interruptions, and microaggressions, suggesting strategies to create a more inclusive meeting culture. It also highlights the importance of celebrating LGBTQ+ diversity year-round.   Julie Kratz's WLS Interview on How Allyship Builds Female Inclusive Leadership  Julie Kratz is a renowned TEDx speaker and inclusive leadership trainer who led teams and produced results in corporate America. Promoting diversity, inclusion, and allyship in the workplace, Julie helps organizations foster more inclusive environments. She is a frequent keynote speaker, podcast host, and executive coach who holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, is a Certified Master Coach, and is a certified unconscious bias trainer.   Entrepreneur, CNBC, TEDx, Women's Leadership Success Podcast, The Forum On Workplace Inclusion, and more have published and featured Julie. She is the author of 6 books, including Allyship in Action: 10 Strategies for Living Inclusively, Lead Like an Ally:  A Journey Through Corporate America with Strategies to Facilitate Inclusion, a children's book Little Allies, ONE: How Male Allies Support Women for Gender Equality, and more.   How Allyship Builds Female Inclusive Leadership: Show Notes Meet Julie Kratz, a keynote speaker, and inclusive leadership trainer. [4:47-10:13]   Why do women need more allies to keep moving forward, and why is pay equity a competitive advantage? [10:14-15:45]   What is an ally, and how do you become one? [15:46-18:59]   Why consistency and intentionality are the two most important things an ally does [19:00-23:49]   How do you establish an ally network? What are the two forms of microaggressions? [23:50-29:09]   The five different roles of an ally [29:10-34:54]   The importance of being a good ally. [34:55-40:22]   Learn more about Julie and her TEDx talk [40:23]   Allyship and Female Leadership Equality • Equity Strategies  

When hiring for top positions, the challenge is complex: how do you vet someone with years of experience while analyzing the same about others? How do you find the right fit for top organizational roles? Conversely, how do executives, especially females, have more control of their careers and get hired for top leadership positions? Here are some of the top headhunter hiring secrets to help you succeed.   Women's Leadership Success Podcast #122 on Headhunter Hiring Secrets You'll Find Out: How can executive women have more control of their careers?   How to use visualization techniques to feel better when you're stressed   How do executives find recruiters to get hired?   Why do 40% of C-suite hires don't make it past their first year?   Why do companies have a higher candidate retention rate when hired through recruiters?   Top headhunter hiring secrets and job search tips   How do recruiters assess if hiring candidates for top executive roles can create a followership?   In this Women's Leadership Success episode, Sabrina Braham interviews Laura Raynak about top headhunter hiring secrets and recruiter job search tips to help women become more in-control leaders. With all these executive recruiter hiring secrets, executives can clearly understand how to reach out to, interact with, and demonstrate experience to get hired for top executive roles. Executive Recruiter Laura Ryanak Interview on Headhunter Hiring Secrets Laura Raynak has been serving the San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles for over 18 years as an executive talent scout for companies in the life science industry. Her broad industry relationships and skill in identifying the best fit for leadership talent are valued. She incorporates a personal board of insider connections in her practice and is active with centers of influence. This strategy gives her invaluable industry knowledge before it becomes public to all her client's advantage.   Executive Recruiter Hiring Secrets: Show Notes   Meet Laura, a leader with 18 years of experience as an executive talent scout. [11:58-13:14]   How to overcome self-limiting beliefs with visualization techniques and EFT tapping. [13:15-18:50]   How did Laura become an executive recruiter? [18:51-24:52]   How do recruiters select the right people for a job or company? [24:53-27:05]   The two top recruiter job search tips for an initial interview. [27:06-32:56]   How to get taken seriously as a high-performing diversity candidate. [32:55-39:01]   How to build a story around your capabilities. [39:02-42:42]   Laura, on her book coming out soon. [41:31-42:05]     Women's Leadership Success #122 Summary: Headhunter Hiring Secrets   Episode notes to leave with:   Women may face external barriers (glass ceiling) and internal limitations (sticky floors) that affect their career advancement. Taking control of aspects such as executive presence, communication skills, and self-promotion can help overcome these barriers.   Recognizing and challenging feelings of inadequacy or imposter syndrome is essential for personal and professional growth. Taking risks, experimenting, and building confidence can lead to overcoming self-limiting beliefs.   Visualization and meditation can be practical tools for managing self-doubt and envisioning desired outcomes. EFT tapping, a technique for reprogramming the subconscious mind, has shown promise in breaking through barriers.   Sometimes, unexpected opportunities or career transitions can lead to discovering a fulfilling path. Being open to new experiences and taking time to reset and explore different avenues can yield surprising outcomes.   While not explicitly defined in the conversation, there is a distinction between recruiters and headhunters. Understanding this difference can help individuals navigate th...

Every growth journey involves facing and overcoming risks. Hence, business leadership risk management isn't a regular career conversation.  It is a crucial business development skill, especially for women leaders, since they face more significant consequences for taking risks. If you believe women leaders are risk-averse, this episode is for you. Or if you think they do not make risky decisions because they can't, this episode is definitely for you.   Tune into this installment of the Women's Leadership Success podcast to find out: What are the kinds of risks women leaders should learn to take? What is meant by a risk fingerprint? Are workplace-related things more difficult or risky for women than men? What will make women leaders more comfortable taking risks? What is a positive risk? How can we improve our risk tolerance? How can our environment help us deal with risk? What is the risk umbrella? In this episode of Women's Leadership Success, Sabrina Braham interviews Michele Wucker about women leaders navigating risks and why they face more significant consequences for facing risks than men. She explains how to rehearse and prepare to reduce anxiety associated with risky events. She also explains positive risks and how to use choices and exit strategies to navigate risks better.   Michele Wucker's Interview on Business Leadership Risk Management Michele Wucker is a strategic advisor, author, and global economic policy analyst who coined the term "gray rhino" as a challenge to take a fresh look at prominent, impactful, probable events and to help decision-makers respond more effectively. Her latest book is YOU ARE WHAT YOU RISK: The New Art and Science of Navigating an Uncertain World, in which she offers an excellent framework for understanding and re-shaping our relationship with risk and uncertainty to live more productive and successful lives.   Business Leadership Risk Management for Women Entrepreneurs:  Show Notes  Meet Michele and learn what The Gray Rhino is about [00:32-01:30]   How to assess risks and learn to modulate our response to them? [01:31-05:11]   Michele's risk fingerprint and how it teaches you to see the things that affect the risk choices you make [05:12-09:20]   Is there a thing such as an ideal risk personality? [09:21-10:55   How does it help to be more objective about risks instead of being scared about them? [10:56-13:23]   How do you improve your odds at something and make good decisions? [13:24-16:24]   Rehearsing or practicing the consequences of a risky situation to make them less anxiety-provoking [16:25-19:00]   Why risk is a muscle you have to get comfortable building [19:01-22:33]   The importance of having choices and exit strategies [22:34-25:33]   Success changes the way you think about yourself [25:34-26:14]   Specific things that women find more challenging to navigate in their workplaces [26:15-31:31]   Rethinking how women take risks [31:32-34:29]   Tips to help women get promoted [34:30-35:00]   Women's Leadership Success #122 Summary: Developing The Risk Mindset   Episode notes to leave with: The concept of the "great rhino" warns that people often overlook obvious challenges and that this can leave them vulnerable.   Personal risk attitudes and psychology are closely related to the decisions that lead to success or failure in business. Understanding oneself is crucial for making the best risk decisions.   Risk is not fixed and varies depending on an individual's personality and experiences. Understanding oneself and one's risk fingerprint is crucial for making the best decisions.   Having a diverse group of people with different risk preferences can be beneficial for making well-informed decisions. Self-awareness is the key to making better decisions.  

Is gender equality, especially in the workplace, better than before? Absolutely. Does that mean we can move over to general workplace issues? Absolutely not. Especially now that COVID has brought problems like women's energy management and career development to the forefront. Executive women are tired of being tired, but unsure how to get out of the loop. What exactly lies underneath the struggle?  Time mismanagement?  No. It's energy mismanagement.   Learn more about women's energy management in this Women's Leadership Success podcast episode. Specifically:   How do you know if you're physically tired or energy-wise depleted?   How do you get out of the endless loop of exhaustion from work?   How do you communicate your need for more flexible working conditions with your manager/leader?   How do you set priorities straight without over-exerting your flexibility needs with your colleagues/leaders?   What is sticky floor syndrome? How does it contribute to the gender equity problem for executive women?   Dr. Arin N. Reeves's Interview on Prioritizing Women's Energy Management In this episode of Women's Leadership Success, Sabrina Braham interviews Dr. Arin N. Reeves, author of the best-selling books on leadership and life, The Next IQ, One Size Never Fits All and Smarter Than A Lie. Her most recent book, In Charge: The Energy Management Guide for Badass Women Who Are Tired of Being Tired, is an extensively researched effort at helping women regain control of their energy and, ultimately, their life.   In today's conversation with Sabrina Braham, she fills you in on the most pressing issues around women's energy management, the factors contributing to it, and the ways to systematically improve your energy using effective boundary-setting, strategic communication, and task management.   Women's Energy Management: How Can Executive Women Work Stress-Free? Women's Leadership Success Podcast #120 Show Notes: The people and situations post-COVID that encouraged Arin to write her book In Charge: The Energy Management Guide for Badass Women Who are Tired of Being Tired [06:28-07:33]   What are we experiencing in our workplaces that leaves us drained of energy? [07:34-09:30]   The difference between feeling tired vs. being drained of energy [09:38-10:55]   How to break the cycle of all-consuming work [10:55-14:18]   How to deal with bosses and managers that demand more work be done in a day [14:19-16:10]   Flexibility as a productivity enhancer [16:10-18:05]   Setting your employment boundaries straight before taking up a job [18:05-19:29]   Why do women struggle with setting boundaries at work? [20:39-23:27]   How do you change your habits to have a better sense of control over life, work, and personal energy? [23:29-29:43]   Archaic and professionally draining stereotypes that no longer serve women [29:43-32:49]   The sticky floor syndrome and how it causes the gender equality problem for executive women [32:49-35:30]   Advice for immigrant women to excel in their jobs [35:30-40:10]   Becoming a more badass woman leader [42:00-46:22]   Women's Leadership Success #120 Summary: Developing the Innovation Mindset Episode notes to leave with: The difference between being tired and being energy drained. When you're energy-drained, You're exhausted when you wake up in the morning. You can't go to sleep because your brain won't stop thinking. You probably also have insomnia. Even after a vacation, you feel just as exhausted as before.   If you know you're over-exhausting yourself, start asking yourself what you should stop doing. Most women tend to fix themselves to get better at time management when the truth is that they need to stop doing something.   Remember, you don't have to get an A for everything you do. It's okay to be average at some things when you h...

Leadership Development Coaching and Leadership Influence for Career Advancement with Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC For long, many believed that leadership development coaching was for C-suite executives or company leaders alone. But not anymore; more and more managers and directors realize the power of leadership influences their impact, career advancement, and income. Essential leadership development coaching teaches you influence that lets you become the go-to person in the eyes of your company's management – meaning, better projects, wholesome opportunities, and faster career advancement. So, how do you invest in leadership development, especially with the more pressing everyday work responsibilities? What things should you look out for in a leadership coach/ consultant? And how do you calculate your ROI from hiring a leadership coach/consultant? Tune in to this episode of Women's Leadership Success to find out. Leadership Development Coaching and Development: WLS 119 Episode Highlight How does influence apply to leadership? Why is it important? How do you utilize your influence to advance in your career? How do you gauge your company's leadership? Can better communication help change your company's culture? The benefits of hiring a leadership coach/consultant and how to go about it.   Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC & "Tourism Tim" Warren   In today's Women's Leadership Success Podcast, Sabrina Braham is interviewed by her husband, Tim Warren, co-founder of the Women's Leadership Success Podcast and a leading tourism marketing trainer/consultant/coach. The discussion is on growing your leadership skills and influence to gain better work opportunities and professional recognition. Aside from building the skills and finding the right coach, the duo also discusses your return on investment for leadership development, making time for it between your hectic schedules and why you shouldn't push it for later. Leadership Influence for Career Development: Show Notes What is meant by Influence in leadership? [01:50-03:02]   How do you focus on growth and success despite being caught up in never-ending project deadlines or work commitments? [03:02-05:18]   What should companies do to gauge leadership development as part of their corporate growth part of their objectives? [05:19-08:17]   How do you engage better with the concept of a growth mindset? [08:44-12:51]   Why the conversation on growth mindset development is relevant to not just leaders but people working in the more technical roles too [12:52-14:42]   How does a leader aspiring to become better improve their company or team culture? [14:42-16:14]   What is the return on investment for leadership development coaching? [17:03-18:55]   How do you pick the right coach or consultant for your leadership development? [21:36-21:40]   How to calculate your ROI from hiring a leadership coach/ consultant or investing in your skill development in any way? [23:40-27:23]   What are the most practical and measurable benefits of hiring a leadership coach/consultant? [27:46-29:14]   Leadership Influence for Career Development: Women's Leadership Success Summary: Essential Leadership Skills Episode notes:   Commit to developing your leadership skills. This will help you get promoted, build influence, and get your ideas across.   How can you assess your leadership influence? Ask yourself: Where are you on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 be the highest rating) regarding your ability to communicate with your team? And your influence in getting ideas across to your higher management to other departments? Why you need to develop your leadership and influence now. Suppose you don't begin to develop your leadership skills. In that case, you could find yourself in uncomfortable positions as you move up the organizational hierarchy for you...

Subject: women leaders navigating menopause. Menopausal challenges are what the majority of females would call an open secret: we all seem to know it, but no one talks about it. There are plenty of challenges to vocally addressing them in organizations, starting with not being reasonably considered for promotions and senior roles. Along with it comes the fear of being called "too old" for new responsibilities. So, how do women leaders navigating menopause maintain (and prove) their efficiency at work despite the rushing hormonal changes? And with the conversation on women's mental and physical anguish during menopause getting louder by the day, what can companies do to become more welcoming towards them? Tune in to this episode of the Women's Leadership Success podcast to find out. Women Leaders Navigating Menopause:  WLS 118 Episode Highlights: What is Menopause? Why should men and women (even those not in menopause) care about this topic? Why do senior women have unique workplace requirements as they move through menopause? How can organizations address them? Why is it important for senior women and female founders to redefine their networks as they move through menopause? Why are senior women in menopause dropping out of the workforce? Why does every woman need a career plan in menopause? How can women increase their career health and wealth and maintain career momentum through menopause? And more! On today's Women's Leadership Success Podcast, Sabrina Braham and her guest Fiona McKay lead conversations on embracing menopause to create more equitable workplaces for women. They discuss leadership development, career growth, and personal development for senior executive women and female founders. Having undergone a severe abdominal hysterectomy, Fiona explains the extreme physical, mental, and emotional struggles senior women can experience during that period. She also shares how they could use that phase for positive self-reflection, goal-setting, and planning, treating it as a new beginning in their lives, and how companies can create better work environments and devise work methodologies that allow women to speak about their health struggles openly.   Women Leaders Navigating Menopause:  Fiona McKay's Interview on Navigating The Menopause Maze in The Workplace Fiona McKay is a world-renowned speaker, career and business coach for females, gender acceleration strategist, and the Founder of The Menopause Maze™, a method, and company that focuses exclusively on career acceleration for senior women. She is an award-winning entrepreneur and is recognized as one of the top 250 influencers in FemTech.   Navigating The Menopause Maze in The Workplace: Show Notes Fiona talks about undergoing an abdominal hysterectomy, the aftermath of the surgery (including hot flashes), the reasons for taking up hormone replacement therapy later on, and how all of it inspired her to research menopause at work to help senior women and female founders keep their careers growing amid the challenges due to menopause. [01:34-04:34] >>  What is menopause? What does it look like for Caucasian women and women of color? [04:35-05:39] >> The impact of menopause on men and why they must know its symptoms [05:41:06:35] >> What are the symptoms of menopause? How long do they keep showing? [06:38-08:09] >> How can female leaders succeed despite the challenges faced during menopause? [08:29-10:31] >> Dealing with the prejudice of being "old" after reaching menopause. [10:32-12:25] >> Rethinking your career goals and dreams during menopause: how to discover your goals, set new ones, and decide whether to move out from your current job and take up something new or continue to grow in it. [12:43-15:10] >> On women being encouraged to take lesser jobs after menopause. [15:11-17:03] >> What women should do to adjust to being in menopause. [17:04-19:47]

Innovation, the cornerstone of lasting success, is as much about mindset as it is about creativity. Companies that have realized this have imprinted it on their methodologies and bloomed, like Amazon, now renowned for its try-fail-learn innovative culture. But with business strategies and company practices already in place, what business innovation mindset strategies can you use to make room for parallel innovation?   We have answers in this episode of the Women's Leadership Success podcast focused on career and business innovation mindset strategies for women. Why is innovation an essential factor in organizational culture? How do you cultivate an innovative company culture?   What must you know about the realities of innovating to develop products that help people?   Why do we need more women in business? What can female entrepreneurs do to increase their odds of success?   What are some business innovation mindset strategies?   How do you cultivate a problem-solving mindset? How does it help in creating an innovative company culture? Lorrain Marchand: Author In this episode of Women's Leadership Success, Sabrina Braham interviews Lorraine Marchand, author of The Innovation Mindset: Eight Essential Steps to Transform Any Industry, a powerful book condensing three decades of her experience in new product development. Her book explores the realities of the different stages of product development and the determining factors in developing a product that the customer needs. Today's conversation gets underneath the importance and power of innovation in business, developing business innovation mindset strategies, cultivating a problem-solving mindset, and increasing the odds of success for women entrepreneurs.   Lorraine Marchand's Interview on Developing The Innovation Mindset For Women Lorraine Marchand is a business leader, advisor and innovator in the life sciences and healthcare. Her teaching, consulting and business endeavors focus on developing new products and services and the business and marketing models that enable their successful adoption. Her ??goal is to enable innovation and entrepreneurship to help create an ecosystem where female leaders can get the resources they need to be successful. Developing The Innovation Mindset In Women Entrepreneurs:  Women's Leadership #117 Show Notes Background in corporate intrapreneurship and smaller company entrepreneurship + the enthusiasm to ideate and introduce new products and services [00:47-02:04]   How Lorraine's dad introduced an exercise to infuse a problem-solving and innovation mindset in her since 13 years old [02:19-05:21]   Why do a lot of people lack an innovative mindset? How can they develop it? [05:31-08:09]   The three things necessary to cultivate an innovative mindset [08:15-10:31]   Leaving room for out-of-the-box thinking, problem-identification and solving, and exploring interests other than work [10:33-13:20]   The process of generating ideas [13:31-17:00]   The story of Sarah Apgar, who ideated and created a piece of fitness equipment from a thing she made at the fire station, and how she raised $250,000 on Shark Tank for it [17:14-19:12]   Innovations and inventions during COVID [19:12-22:47]   How do you know when to pivot in life? + Real-life examples of famous companies that birthed from business strategy pivots [22:59-24:44]   How can female entrepreneurs increase their odds of success? [24:46-29:09]   Women represent only around 7% of venture capitalists. Why is that a problem and what can be done to help women improve their financial competency? [29:20-32:07]   Lorraine's last piece of advice for you [32:12-32:54]   Women's Leadership Success #117 Summary: Developing The Innovation Mindset Episode notes to leave with: Problem-solving lies at the heart of innovation.

 Revolutionary changes lead to revolutionary solutions. While we stand at the juncture of evolved, evolving, and outdated leadership philosophies, we're all determined to find out: what is the right way to go about in a leadership role currently? What does it take to express transformational female leadership in today's times? Tune in to this important episode of Women's Leadership Success podcast to find out. What is transformational female leadership and why is it so relevant today? What are some important things female leaders need to develop to become transformational leaders? The steps to becoming a transformational leader What is meant by a disruption? How do you see the opportunities in disruptions? How are businesses changing in these ‘new normal' times?   In this episode of Women's Leadership Success, Sabrina Braham interviews Faisal Hoque, author of Lift – Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change, a powerful book on individual and organizational leadership today. His book explores the intersection of transformational leadership, systemic thinking, and experiential learning?all required to survive the disruptions due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, and misinformation trends. Today's episode has Faisal get into the crux of it and explain how it all began. Faisal Hoque - #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller of LIFT   Faisal Hoque's Interview on Empathy for Transformational Female Leadership ( and Men Too) Faisal Hoque is the founder of SHADOKA, NextChapter, and other companies focusing on enabling sustainable and transformational changes. Throughout his career, he has developed over 20 commercial business and technology platforms and worked with public and private sector giants such as the US Department of Defense, GE, MasterCard, American Express, Northrop Grumman, CACI, PepsiCo, IBM, Home Depot, Gartner, and JPMorgan Chase. He is a 3 times winning Founder and CEO of Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ awards. He has authored several books on leadership, innovation, mindfulness, resilience, organizational transformation, and entrepreneurship, including the #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller Lift – Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change, and Everything Connects – How to Transform and Lead in the Age of Creativity, Innovation and Sustainability. His work has appeared in Fast Company, Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal, Businessweek, Fox, CBS, Financial Times, Mergers & Acquisitions, Forbes, and Leadership Excellence, among others.     Transformational Female Leadership in Times of Disruption:  Show Notes Reflecting on the events that happened during the pandemic, including his son's rare blood cancer, and writing about it in his book, Lift [2:29-4:50] What does Faisal mean by ‘disruption'? [5:05-6:29] 3 questions to help you get unstuck [10:53-13:12] Becoming a transformational leader [13:20-18:09] How can you be more empathetic? [18:15-19:54] What is the difference between mindfulness and meditation? [20:33-23:04] The importance of being present in the moment to be empathetic [23:33-24:28] Five questions you can ask yourself to assess your empathy levels [25:19-30:00] What is design thinking? What does empathy have to do with it? [30:07-31:25] How accessible are leadership coaches to an average human? How can experiential learning help in the same? [31:26-36:12] Why must you be your own coach to move to the top levels? [36:44-38:35] How can you become a futurist? How does that help? [39:16-44:06] Life yourself to lift others, express transformational female leadership, and practice experiential learning [44:27-50:08] We hope that you have learned something useful from our transformational female leadership epi...

Active Listening Leadership Skills Will Transform Your Results, Culture and Bottom Line Do you want to feel connected with your colleagues at work? Get more done? Be more profitable? Here's a sad leadership fact. Many leaders don't know how their team or customers perceive their leadership. Are you one of them? If you're one of those executive leaders who might have issues engaging your team, career, or profits …. Then developing your active listening leadership skills covered in this podcast could be a life-changing episode. "The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary to management success." – James Cash Penny When you are a leader at any level, the responsibility as a listener multiplies, both positively or negatively. Active listening is one of the fundamental factors of effective communication skills.  As you improve your active listening skills, your entire workplace culture and results will improve. To help you improve your active listener leadership skills, we have Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC on our episode today as a guest. Sabrina Braham: Executive Business Coach, Management Consultant, Author, and Media Host Sabrina is a life-changing executive business coach and management consultant who expert in leadership excellence and business growth. She is also known for helping women leaders in STEM with career development, increasing influence, impact, and income. Sabrina is the co-founder of this incredible podcast 'Women Leadership Success' which is ranked in the Top 2% in the world. Since 2007, she has successfully published 114 shows with influential thought leaders, all dedicated to empowering todays and tomorrow's women leaders, and the men who promote gender equity. Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC - Master Business Executive Coach & Managemetn Consultant Today, Tim Warren, who is the co-founder of this podcast, and Sabrina's husband is interviewing Sabrina on how to develop active listening leadership skills you will love. Sabrina shares some powerful real-life management consulting stories, tips, and suggestions regarding leaders. their active listening skills and how you can be a better leader too. Great Leaders Active Listening Talents: Show Notes Why “George” thought he was doing a good job; but his team did not feel the same… [2:40-6:25] How did Sabrina help “George” change behavior & his results? [6:46-9:26] Benefits of active listening [9:50-11:40] How group intelligence can change team outcomes [12:08-13:33] Use these simple steps to better listening! [15:03-17:46] What holds companies/ leaders back from developing active listening skills? [18:28-20:42] How can Sabrina help you implement active listening in your culture? [22:26-26:31] Where can you get more tips and help to develop your listening skills, a growth mindset, or improving your culture with Sabrina Braham? [28:14-32-30] What is Sabrina's vision for women's leadership? [[34:09-34:54] How can women (and men) participate in this shared vision of gender equity? [35:55-38:04] We hope that you had learned something useful from our active listeners leadership skills podcast. Remember that listening is a phenomenal form of giving someone huge respect. Sometimes all it takes, is to listen to the other person for a while, and you will see you would be able to positively shift you and your teams' results as well. It's a magical art you can master with a little training and coaching. Call Sabrina today to see how she can help you advance your leadership success too. Action for Traction: Active Listening Leadership Skills Listening to a podcast or reading a book good is a start. But the way you will change and grow yourself is to take a small action every time you have an aha from what you have heard or read. Here are 3 possible actions you might consider: Listen to someone without thinking about your next task or what you will say...

 Do you know that confident girls become confident women leaders? Do you know bullying at a younger age impacts the way women treat each other in the workplace? Do you want to support confident empowered girls? Do you know that the technology-driven era has changed the stressors for young girls and women?   The Issues that young women and girls have still show up in the workplace with women today... It doesn't matter if you're raising a girl or not because the Issues that young women and girls face at workplace are formed based on how they were nurtured. Helping girls succeed in both their academic and personal lives and become tomorrow's leaders is only possible if you are helping support confident empowered girls. If you're looking for ways to do that, you have come to the right place! How Confident Girls Become Confident Women Leaders We believe that Confident Girls Become Confident Women Leaders but the path to raising such girls needs your undistracted attention, care, and respect. In this podcast, Sabrina's special guest will walk you through a new perspective of nurturing young women leaders. The world has changed and so have the stressors for young girls. Our focus is on critical issues that young girls and teens face and provide solutions for those problems. To help you understand these stressors and their solutions, we have a wonderful guest, Lisa Hinkelman, to share insights and expert advice. Dr. Lisa Hinkelman, an Educator, Counselor, and Parenting Coach! Dr. Lisa Hinkelman is a highly sought-after educator, counselor, researcher, and author who has spent more than 15 years researching girls and educating adults. As a professor at The Ohio State University and the Founder/CEO of the national girl-serving non-profit, Ruling Our Experiences (ROX), she equips educators, parents, school counselors, mentors and coaches throughout the country. Her latest book, Girls Without Limits: Helping Girls Succeed in Relationships, Academics, Careers, and Life hit #1 on Amazon's Hot New Releases list and provides a framework for helping girls thrive.   How Confident Girls Become Confident Women Leaders: Show Notes What is” Ruling Our Experience”? What does it do? [0:51-2:18] How Girls Without Limits help you to explore and connect at a deeper level. [2:31-4:33] Why investing in preparing current leaders important for the future? [5:03-7:08] Develop healthy relationship with teens and preteens. [7:27-11:06] Learn how to show girls we care. [11:18-14:22] What should we be aware of as parents, educators, school counselors, mentors and coaches? [14:52 -21:13] How social media is encouraging bullying, emotional distress, and unconnected relationships? [22:18-27:20] Teach young girls to set boundaries for their protection. [27:41-31:40] Identifying bullying and relational aggression and its solutions! [32:55-37:31] Discover ways to normalize girls going through menstruation? [37:50 -41:21] How confidence and leadership are connected? [41:35-42:51] What kind of risk-taking should be encouraged? [43:02-44:00] What would Lisa Hinkelman advise to all parents/teachers? [45:05-46:10] To help Confident Girls Become Confident Women Leaders it is important to understand the deeper issues associated with girls growing up. You can only build future strong women leaders if you are raising young girls the right way. Click on the podcast above to get amazing insights on raising empowered future women leaders.   Are you ready to break through your limitations in your career, leadership and life? Would you like to move to a more powerful confident level? Then here are 3 things you can start with right now: Are you or your team ready to breakthrough your limitations in your career, leadership, confidence and life, and move to a more powerful level, then here are 3 things you can start with now:

This is part 2 of a special show on professional women LinkedIn profile optimization. If you haven't listened to part 1, you can start here. But be sure to catch the great advice in part 1 on profile optimization for executive women as well. ------------------------------------- Do you know how to present yourself as a warm person on LinkedIn? Do you know the benefits of using LinkedIn to help you get a promotion inside your company, or a better job in another company? How would you like to have a strong, eye-catching LinkedIn profile? I am so excited about this interview. There are so many secrets in this show that will help you get better jobs, promotions, and a network of like-minded people that will re-enforce your personal brand and expand your income. And be sure to listen for the free gift from me in the middle of the show that will advance your career and leadership and help women world-wide too. In Part-1, we learned about the importance of LinkedIn profile optimization, tips on creating a great LinkedIn profile, how to create connections, and expand our networking and SOAR methodology. All of this incredible information to help women leadership and career development. In Part-2, we are continuing with our guest, Donna Serdula, LinkedIn Guru, who will expand our knowledge on creating a strong, eye-catching, and credible LinkedIn profile. Donna Serdula is making people's lives better by guiding them to get better jobs, promotions, and incredible job positions by building a better more authentic LinkedIn Profile that sets you apart. Professional Women LinkedIn Profile Optimization Part 2- Summary Show Notes: Free help for military women career development [38:05- 40:55] Learn how Sabrina improves her profile with Donna's suggestions [40:56- 44:09] Powerful tips to write a great ‘About' section that gets noticed. [44:12-45:59] How you can get your ideal recommendation from others on LinkedIn to increase your clients and advance your career [46:36- 48:38] Powerful networking tips inside your company to help you get a promotion. [49:16- 51:24] Why showcasing personal hobbies and interests on LinkedIn profile helps you be more authentic and desirable. [51:25- 53:29] How to expand networking on LinkedIn to get a better job in a different company. [54:16- 56:52] Donna's simple secret on following big companies to help your career development. [57:12- 58:09] How much does your experience matter on LinkedIn? [58:46- 1:00:09] LinkedIn have a new feature of following profiles. How can it help you? [1:01:07- 1:02:16] Difference between being authentic and overly vulnerable on LinkedIn. [1:03:02-1:05:10] Best things to do for LinkedIn Profile Optimization! [1:05:29- 1:07:10] OR [How to beat LinkedIn Algorithm?] We hope that this episode helped you. Be sure to follow us @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/executivecoachsabrinabraham/ - or Search for: “executive coach Sabrina Braham” & Donna Serdula   But be sure to catch the great advice in part 1 on profile optimization for executive women as well.   Action for Traction: Professional Women LinkedIn Profile Optimization Listening to a podcast or reading a book good is a start. But the way you will change and grow yourself is to take a small action every time you have an aha from what you have heard or read. Here are 4 possible actions you might consider: Every week pick one aspect of your profile to update. Start with your headline. See free resource #3. Ask someone for a recommendation, give them an outline or write it for them. Go to LinkedIn makeover.com, free resources, see LinkedIn headline generation or LinkedIn headline generator to help you get the best headline for your profile. If you are military or former military go to LinkedInmakeover.com look at the drop-down services where it says giving back,

Do you have any of these LinkedIn profile questions below?  LinkedIn has become the talk of the town, but don't worry as we're here to help you with executive women LinkedIn optimization for your profile. Why should executive women use LinkedIn? What does a powerful LinkedIn profile have in it? Do you have a LinkedIn profile but you're not getting recruited? Did you know that your LinkedIn profile should be different from your resume? Have you ever wondered why you should use LinkedIn to build your brand, grow your network and influence, get a promotion, increase your income or get a better job?  How Can LinkedIn Help You Have a Robust Career in 2022?  “LinkedIn helps people connect with opportunity.” Donna Serdula In 2022, LinkedIn has reached 800 million users worldwide and 95% of recruiters hire individuals based on good profiles. It's time that we, especially women, should take up the charge and make strong LinkedIn profiles to get what we deserve. The need for practical tips and techniques is what you need at the moment and that is why we have Donna Serdula onboard to help us understand how we can build a strong LinkedIn profile recruiters can never reject and will increase your influence and help your career development. To optimize LinkedIn, you need more than a profile for a job, you need better and more useful connections and a strong network. In the first part of this incredible podcast, you will get to know the secrets to having an outstanding LinkedIn profile coming from our expert guest Donna Serdula. Donna Serdula, LinkedIn Specialist, Author: “LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Dummies" Donna Serdula is a versatile marketer and LinkedIn specialist. After having 10 successful years in the sales and marketing industry, she weaved her own path in becoming a legendary LinkedIn expert. Her book “LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Dummies” is a breakthrough in helping small and big businesses to get hold of their LinkedIn profiles in a professional and beneficial manner. Donna has been working with her team of 20 incredible writers at her website LinkedIn-Makeover.com making people's lives easier in getting better jobs, expanding their networks and personal branding with her power of creating successful LinkedIn profiles and their maintenance.   Executive Women LinkedIn Optimization Part I of  II Show Notes: Reasons why executive women needs LinkedIn [03:07-04:31] “Your network is your net worth.” Is that so? How LinkedIn helps executive women connect with opportunities. [04:32- 08:20] Learn how and why your LinkedIn profile needs to be different from your resume. [10:32- 12:00] Discover the professional benefits of being active? [12:25 - 23:17] Learn about SOAR methodology: Strategize, Optimize, Amplify, and Regulate. Want a powerful profile? Here are the top 3 things executive women do to increase their income and impact? [23:19- 29:28] How a LinkedIn Premium Business account can help you prospect, grow your network and advance your career.[30:27- 33:41]   Executive Women LinkedIn Optimization Part II is Live 4/12/22 In part two, we're going dive deeper into LinkedIn to help executive women get a promotion or a better job. Donna shares one of her top trade secrets that increases your chances of getting your ideal job, (especially in a competitive situation) and answer some core questions that our listeners have asked. Also in part II Donna reviews Sabrina's linkedIn profile, points out some flaws and make some great recommendations to improve, that will help you too.   Action for Traction: LinkedIn Optimization for Executive Women Listening to a podcast or reading a book good is a start. But the way you will change and grow yourself is to take a small action every time you have an aha from what you have heard or read.

Do you know why women reputation management is important, especially in your career? It can have a profound impact on your getting promoted, getting new business, how much you earn, and even your impact and influence in your family and community. Women reputation management gives women a chance to counter negative feedback. Monitoring, identifying, and promptly neutralizing negative feedback is very important for women who want to put their best face forward. Your reputation may be defined by what people say about you, but it is also determined by what you say as well. It is important to take the necessary precautions and ensure that what you say is on brand. Here are some questions you need to ask yourself if you are interested in women reputation management Have you ever done something that negatively impacted your reputation? Do you know what your reputation at work is? Do you know how to repair your reputation or, better yet, do you know how to control and build your reputation? If you are a woman looking for reputation management strategies to help your career branding and income, you need to listen to this interview with one of the leading experts in reputation management for women. Reputation Management for Women in the Work Place “Everyone has a personal brand, by design or default. Your reputation is one of the most critical determinants of your career success.”             -Lida Citroën, Author of Control the Narrative: The Executive's Guide to Building, Pivoting and Repairing Your Reputation Reputation management is something that we do to protect our name. It is the process of influencing the public perception of an individual or a group. Your reputation is how you are known, how people perceive you. As such, it is important to ensure that you strategically drive your reputation instead of leaving your good name to the whim of popular opinion or popular consensus. Reputation management and reputation repair allows you to put systems into place that measure and monitor how effective your name is at driving opportunities to you. This allows you to be aware when your reputation deviates so that you can take control of the matter before it becomes a crisis. Reputation Management, Career Branding and Reputation Repair Expert Lida Citroën In this Women's Leadership Success podcast with Lida Citroën, you will learn how to manage your reputation and influence how people remember you when you leave the room. Lida discusses some strategies with Sabrina Braham that you can use for career branding, reputation repair, and reputation management. This podcast is for anyone who understands the importance of their brand and influence on their career and leadership. Lida Citroën is an author and an award winning brand and reputation management expert. Her job is to design and enhance the reputation of executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders worldwide. Lida is the CEO and founder of LIDA360, a keynote speaker and presenter with a popular TEDx Talk. She has multiple courses on LinkedIn Learning that showcase her empowering delivery style and message. Women Reputation Management Show Summary: Women's Leadership Success 111 Define your legacy. Be strategic. Know your starting point and your goal. Know what you want people to think about you. Use performance evaluations and reviews to discover people's perception of you. How to decide on the value of the feedback you get and what to do about it. Actively plan the changes you want to make on your reputation. Do women have more difficulty with reputation management compared to men? Learn about how your brand is all about emotions. How is a strategic network different from just networking? Is your reputation damaged? Learn some steps to reputation repair. How can women in the military build their brands and move their career forward? “Find your voice and use it however you want to use it.

 Have you ever felt that gender equity at your workplace is a mere joke? Have you always been under continuous pressure to be ‘presentable' just because you're a woman? Have you ever felt that you are reluctant to build new healthy workplace relations for your career development? Have you experienced having an unappreciative male boss over you? Do you think that managers, especially men, should take active steps in supporting women empowerment? We want to raise our voices regarding workplace issues, nobody wants to talk about, but we end up being quiet because we end up being complaisant. So, how can we overcome this? Gender Equity and Supporting Women at Work: As Aya Chebbi says, “Find your identity, your true self, and live your mission…Your power is your radical self. Find it.” If we think over it, this is what we, as women, need to do. If we want people to take us serious, noticed, and be respectful at the workplace, we need to be efficient in our true selves. We need to radiate the energy we want to get from our employers. In this Women's Leadership Success Podcast with Kate Eberle Walker, you will learn how you can do that.  Kate discusses with Sabrina Braham some life-changing tips that can help leaders to understand things how they can make the work easier and safer for women who are juggling multiple things. The podcast is an amazing game changer for not only women, but men as well who are working as managers and want to be the best boss for their employees.  Kate Eberle Walker, Author:  “The Good Boss: 9 Ways Every Manager Can Support Women at Work”. Kate Eberle is a wonderful author of the book, “The Good Boss: 9 Ways Every Manager Can Support Women at Work”. Not only she is an author, but she has immense experience in leading, managing, advising, and investing in education companies and organizations. Her 20+ years of experience has proved out to be a useful asset for women career development. Kate is a keen observer and wonderful advocate of gender equity in the workplace.     Women's Leadership Success 110 on Gender Equity Show Summary: Ideal work vs. the background struggles to get valued and seen. What are ways to learn how to be heard and seen How to be perfect can cause issues for women Why Bosses who know how to treat women are the best bosses! Learn why it is an awful thing to call a women's name wrong when you're at a managing them! How to respond to a situation where you have been called your wrong name? Building good workplace relationships when your boss is male. Discover how can you practice the equal opportunity in your work and life? Validation is everything! Why it is important for managers to let their employees know they have potential? Ways can bosses encourage women to speak up more. Secrets to finding a good boss. Engaging men to be our allies at work. Enrolling men to take an initiative to become a better boss for women. This episode of Women's Leadership Success podcast will shift your perspectives on gender equity, career development, and amazing ways to support women at work! You will discover important ways you need to speak up for yourself and others. And hopefully be inspired to educate the men in management positions on how to empower women to reach their full potential.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ How to Get a Free Leadership and Career Development Assessment & Coaching Session with Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC   Are you a manager, C- level executive or business owner who wants to advance your career, increase your earnings, or improve retention and team performance?  As one of my loyal listeners, I have a gift for you that has helped countless women (and men) – that you will love.  For almost 30 years I've been dedicated to helping women just like you,

Is there a secret sauce that leads women into achieving career fulfillment? Do you wish to accelerate your career growth by finding a job you love? A job that gives you satisfaction and makes you eager to go to work every day? Make your way into your "juicy work" and see your career reach scalable heights! Career fulfillment can only happen if you know where, when and what you’re good at. Knowing this will help you discover your true potential and phenomenally aid in finding the job you love! You can find your sweet spot by tapping into your strengths, passion, and the right environment. You can create a rewarding career and this episode of Women's Leadership Success will help you do just that. What are the tips and tricks to achieving career development for women? How do you teach yourself to be open to feedback and clear your way to success? Is there a way you could "upskill" yourself during an unemployed phase of your life? In this episode of Women’s Leadership Success podcast, Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC interviews Sandy A. Mobley, author of Juicy Work. In Juicy Work, Sandy describes how you can bring all your energy, passion, and experience into finding your own "Juicy Work." The top advice shared in this podcast will help women in leadership roles open greater avenues for growth and career fulfillment. These also help women leverage their skills and expertise and increase job satisfaction to fit into roles that promise growth.   Women’s Leadership Success Highlights: How Women Can Find Career Fulfillment & The Job They Love Understanding juicy work and how it helps in career development for women. Defining Your Strengths: Learn why this is an essential step in finding a career you love. What is the Sweet Spot, and how it helps ensure job satisfaction for women. Understanding when you’re effective: Self-awareness can take you a long way in building relationships and understanding responsibilities. Opening up to feedback and asking for help can take you to greater heights in your career. You could achieve them by having curiosity and openness of mind. Reinvent yourself by changing your behavior for career fulfillment: Learn the 3 key steps to building positive behavior change. Shift your perspective and utilize your unemployed time to grow yourself or your strengths. Believe that there is juicy work for you and never give up on that goal.   About Sandy Mobley: Women’s Leadership Success Guest Author Sandy Mobley is a leading executive and coach with 30 years of experience taking leaders to their next level of performance. With an MBA from Harvard, she is an expert in experiential learning using simulations, case studies, role-plays, and on-the-job experiences. Sandy is actively involved in keynote speaking, workshops, and personalized strategic leadership coaching.   Free Assessment & Leadership Coaching with Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC Strengths Finder Assessments & Coaching Especially for Women Leaders  Ask Sabrina Anything to Advance Your Leadership   Are you ready to take the next step to maximize your Strengths, achieve career fulfillment and personal goals? Schedule a FREE @sk Sabrina Anything call to ask any questions about learning, loving and living your strengths! Sabrina has decades of on the job Fortune 1000 expertise in leadership and career development helping women (and men) be better leaders. It doesn’t matter whether you are already leading a company, managing a team or aspire to a leadership role, contact Sabrina today and ask your burning questions to help you get promoted, earn more money and have a greater impact.          

 Would you like to be sought out, as the go to person? Chosen over all others. The person who is relied on by people and organizations? Get ready to take back control of your career and grow your own talents in your area of expertise to stay sought after forever. Developing this mindset and commitment to your goal will insure work will always find you. Reduce your stress, build your community, monetize your talents, and become a Forever Employable Women Leader. If you want to step into a life where you new opportunities come to you, listen to this episode! Do you want to stand out from the crowd? Do you want to take back control of your career – leverage your expertise and reach your full potential? Are you ready to grow your talents in your area of expertise to choose your next job or career opportunity? In this episode of Women’s Leadership Success podcast, Sabrina Braham interviews Jeff Gothelf, author of Forever Employable. In Forever Employable, Jeff Gothelf describes how you can be a forever employable women leader in your area of expertise and how that will lead you to business opportunities. These suggestions will help entrepreneurs who want develop new ventures. And it will also magnify a woman’s career development by helping them to stay relevant in their current jobs, and prepare for the job of their dreams. Jeff Gothelf About Jeff Gothelf: Women's Leadership Success Guest Author Jeff work’s as a coach, speaker, author & consultant to help organizations build better products and executives build the cultures that build better products. Jeff started his career as a designer working with the first companies to use the internet as a new communication, sales and service channel. Over his 20-year career Jeff has worked as an information architect, product manager, design team leader, founder, trainer, coach and consultant. Women's Leadership Success 108 Highlights: How to Be Forever Employable Women Leader Planting Your Flag: Learn why this is by far one of the biggest obstacles to getting the process started. Motivation Speech: How to develop your own unique story that no one else can tell. What is 101-level content and how it will help you develop your talents Discover the Japanese Concept called “Ikigai” and the four questions to help you identify where to plant your flag. Change your thinking to Entrepreneurialism: If you are going to build this platform of your expertise, you need to have an entrepreneurial mindset because essentially you’re treating your career as a product. Reinvent yourself to build Self-confidence Use Continuous Learning for your strategic women’s career development. Take action for Continuous improvement: keep applying the new skills you learn.    What Are Your Top Questions and Comments on Forever Employable Women Leaders? Please post them in the comments window below.     Free Assessment & Leadership Coaching with Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC Strengths Finder Assessments & Coaching Especially for Women Leaders Ask Sabrina Anything to Advance Your Leadership Are you ready to take the next step to maximize your Strengths and achieve your professional and personal goals? Schedule a FREE @sk Sabrina Anything call to ask any questions about learning, loving and living your strengths! Sabrina has decades of on the job Fortune 1000 expertise in leadership and career development helping women (and men) be better leaders. It doesn’t matter whether you are already leading a company, managing a team or aspire to a leadership role, contact Sabrina today and ask your burning questions to help you get promoted, earn more money and have a greater impact.            

In this globally interconnected and changing world where the “alpha” or “hero” leadership often dominates, it is empowering to know that Quietly Powerful Women Leaders, who are often overlooked and taken advantage of, have immense value to contribute to organizations. But how do we encourage more quiet women professionals to shift their beliefs about leadership and view their quiet nature as a strength to be a great leader while staying authentic?  Listen today and find out. Do you want to know what a Quietly Powerful Woman Leader is like? Do you consider yourself as a quiet person and wonder how you can leverage your quiet nature for career development? Do you think men are as equally challenged as women are in terms of leadership while staying true to their nature? And now that most of us are working from home because of the pandemic, how can quietly powerful women leaders still thrive on virtual meetings and sessions? In this episode of Women’s Leadership Success, Sabrina Braham interviews Megumi Miki, author of Quietly Powerful, a fantastic book about Quietly Powerful leaders who view their quiet nature as a strength for career development and to succeed in their own way, rather than seeing it as a disadvantage. This podcast will empower women to embrace their quietly powerful nature to fulfill their own potential as incredible leaders which is an important tool to thrive during this current pandemic where most of us are working from our homes. This new episode also aims to encourage organizations to expand their beliefs about what effective leadership looks like. Megumi Miki Interview on Quietly Powerful Women – Unique Way to Promotion Megumi Miki is a Leadership Consultant bringing in her 20 years of experience and practical knowledge of business strategy, finance, leadership, organizational development and culture change. She is the author of the book called Quietly Powerful where she talks her own experience and that of Quietly Powerful Leaders who have achieved great success while staying authentic.   Women’s Leadership Success 107 Summary: Quietly Powerful Women Leaders What is a Quiet Powerful Leader look like? Quiet Powerful Leaders are not always in the public unless they have to. They are also very humble and purpose-driven leaders. As discussed in Quietly Powerful book, quietly powerful women leaders have three attributes: Comfortable with their own skins that they can share their strengths and weaknesses. They believe it’s a collective effort to get things done and they do not treat themselves as center of control or center of power. They’re present when interacting with others. They connect deeply with their people and not treat their relationship as a transactional kind. This kind of attribute really speaks how great listeners they are and how they really tap into understanding their people. Quietly Powerful Leaders are very purposeful. They don’t like the center of attention and some of them are reluctant to become leaders or get promoted. The only reason why they stepped us is because they developed a sense of purpose that was greater than themselves and felt like they can contribute to that. Quiet VS Quietly Powerful Quiet People most of the time just disempower themselves. They use their quiet nature as an excuse to not engage because they feel like they will not be heard. So they just hold back and that is disempowering. On the other hand, Quietly Powerful Leaders use their nature more deliberately. They stay quiet when it is useful and they speak when they need to. Shifting from Quiet to Quietly Powerful A process of awareness building. First, one must appreciate themselves fully, take good and the bad, appreciate the strengths and the weaknesses. Second, adapt purposefully on a situation or role that requires you to attend training and seminars to be much more effective in the job. By adapting purposefully,

Are you a woman looking to take your career to the next level? Have you been trying to get a job with no success? What is standing in the way between you and your dream job? This podcast might be the answer to all of your job seeking woes. Here, you will get an insight on how you can successfully apply for a job and learn a few tips on how you can increase your chances of landing that job of your dreams. This episode of Women’s Leadership Success is focused on getting hired and strategic job development for women. Knowledge is power. If you manage to have a chat with some of the big names out there, one thing remains certain; they knew something that the rest didn’t. A bit of information might be all you need for success in the career development for women.  Walk with us as we tackle the employment challenges women face and how you can successfully secure that job position you have always wanted to curve your way up in women’s leadership. About Jackie Ducci, Author of Almost Hired: Job Development for Women Jackie Ducci is the CEO and founder of the Ducci and Associates, an east coast talent acquisition agency servicing over 500 clients nationwide. With over 15 years in talent acquisition, Jackie has amassed vast experience in job employment, boasting an astounding 90 percent success rate placing candidates in long term working positions. Her first book - Almost Hired - provides job seekers with an insight on how hiring works in the employer’s perspective. Whether you are looking to find work in a large or small corporation, Jackie believes the employment hiring system still remains the same.   Women’s Leadership Success 106 Summary: Career Development for women  1. Why is your job seeking resumes going to waste? (00.00.10-00.05.00) Learn of a few dos and don’ts that play a major role in the success of your resumes and cv's. 2. Is that job right for you? (00.05.20-00.07.33) Are you applying for a job suits you? What makes a job bad for you?  3. Which are the best places to look for jobs? (00.10.04-00.12.11) Looking for employment at the wrong places might be the sole reason why you are failing in your job seeking adventures. Learn which places present better hiring chances. 4. What is networking and how can it be of help? (00.13.55-00.14.57) Which are the baby steps of forming a working network? How can networking help in job development for women?  5. What are employers looking for? (00.19.58-00.22.00) More often than not, resumes and cv’s get no reply at all since job seekers tend to portray the wrong impression to the employers. Learn a few tips on how you can write the most appealing resumes to get that job you need on your journey in the career development for women. 6. How do you prepare for an interview? (00.22.03-00.24.42) Get a few tips on how to present yourself on the interview day. 7. What should you do during an interview?? (00.24.43-00.25.00)   What are the right questions to ask during an interview? What makes up a good impression to the employer in an interview? Learn about this and many more. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Take a few notes from this interview with Jackie Ducci and Sabrina Braham which is filled with priceless knowledge and tips that go a long way in effective job development for women. Strengths Finder Assessments & Coaching Especially for Women Leaders Free Assessment & Leadership Coaching with Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC   Are you ready to take the next step to maximize your Strengths and achieve your professional and personal goals? Schedule a FREE @sk Sabrina Anything call to ask any questions about learning, loving and living your strengths! Sabrina has decades of on the job Fortune 1000 expertise in leadership and career development helping women (and men) be better leaders.  It doesn’t matter whether you are already leading a company,

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