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In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about the challenges facing working moms. Are you struggling to balance your professional ambitions with the demands of home life? Wondering if it's even possible to stay in the workforce without burning out or stepping back? My guest this week is Kathryn Sollmann, career coach and author of The Four Jobs Club. Kathryn is on a mission to keep women in the workforce—and in this conversation, she shares practical, compassionate advice for doing just that. We talk about why so many women leave the workforce at emotional low points, how to reframe unpaid work in business terms, and why letting go of perfection is key to thriving at work and at home. We also discuss how to have proactive conversations with your employer to create more flexible, sustainable career paths. Whether you're re-entering the workforce, contemplating a career pivot, or just trying to stay afloat, this episode is a powerful reminder that you have more options—and more power—than you think.About My GuestKathryn Sollmann, Speaker, Coach and Author, has made it her mission to keep women working toward financial security in a flexible way—alongside child and aging parent caregiving roles. Kathryn's forthcoming book, The 4 Jobs Club: How Smart Women Care for It All—Kids, Aging Parents, Home & Career, features 200+ simple tips and strategies from 50 C-Suite Women on how they have found ways to blend work and life—and take care of themselves, too.~Connect with Kathryn:Website: https://www.kathrynsollmann.com/the-4-jobs-club/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynsollmann/~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroupJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://kimmeninger.com

Isabel Berwick is a journalist, podcaster, and advocate for workplace evolution. Having navigated the changing landscape of media and corporate culture, Isabel is dedicated to sharing her expertise on the future of work and career development and re-defining what ambition and fulfilment mean today. In this episode, we discuss the post-pandemic workplace, important distinctions between management and leadership, and the value of creativity. Isabel also shares insights from her upcoming book, "The Future-Proof Career", which offers insights into finding your purpose and achieving success in today's rapidly changing job market. As the host of the Financial Times's acclaimed podcast "Working It", and the hugely successful newsletter Isabel has been a leading voice in discussions about workplace dynamics and career progression, drawing on her extensive experience and conversations with industry leaders.  But Isabel believes that success isn't just about climbing the corporate ladder; it's about finding purpose and balance throughout one's working life. Her insights are invaluable for understanding the challenges we face in modern work environments. Check out her ‘Book for Emmeline' recommendation, as well as some of the other wonderful books and resources we discuss in this episode:  Book for Emmeline Recommendation:  The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster https://www.amazon.co.uk/Phantom-Tollbooth-Essential-Modern-Classics  Other books and resources:  Ambition Redefined by Kathryn Sollmann  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ambition-Redefined-Corner-Office-Instead/dp/1473679095  Arthur Brooks at The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/author/arthur-c-brooks/ Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bullshit-Jobs/dp/B07CTT2DT3/  The Fearless Organisation by Amy Edmondson https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fearless-Organization-Psychological-Workplace-Innovation/dp/1119477247  

When we're intentional and thoughtful about our career, children, aging parents and our home management, we're more likely to live fulfilling, vibrant and healthy lives. In her new book, "The Four Jobs Club," Kathryn Sollmann brings together the wisdom of dozens of successful women, offering practical strategies from successful women on juggling multiple roles without sacrificing well-being. Discover how embracing imperfection, taking a long-term view, and reframing your approach to financial security and household management can transform your health journey!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Threads Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com  RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) KATHRYN SOLLMANN AND THE 4 JOBS CLUB The 4 Jobs Club: How Smart Women Care for It All: Kids, Aging Parents, Home and Career, Kathryn Sollman Website LinkedIn Instagram     HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKING How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS Device 1.   Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts). 2.   Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” 3.   Search for “Wellness While Walking” 4.   Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5.   Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” section 6.   Click on “Write a Review” (if you don't see that option, click on “See All” first) 7.   Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review! 8.   Thank you! I so appreciate this!   How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer  1.   Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here)  https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/ 2.   Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” or “Open the App” 3.   This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left “Wellness While Walking” 4.   This should bring you to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show's artwork 5.   Scroll down until you see “Rating and Reviews” 6.   Click on “See All” all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chart 7.   To leave a written review, please click on “Write a Review” 8.   You'll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus you'll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating) 9.   Thank you so very much!! OTHER APPS WHERE RATINGS OR REVIEWS ARE POSSIBLE Spotify Goodpods Overcast (if you star certain episodes, or every one, that will help others find the show)  Castbox Podcast Addict Podchaser Podbean   HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : )       DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.     Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!

Welcome to the Financial Freedom & Wealth Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we'll share expert insights, real stories, and actionable tips to help you find a career that aligns with your goals, passions, and priorities.4 Jobs Club Author Kathryn Sollmann is a career coach who helps women navigate many stages of work and life with good humor, sanity and grace. The mother of two adult daughters, she speaks from experience: she juggled care for her children and three aging parents/in-laws, a busy household and a non-stop career that spanned corporate posts, entrepreneurial ventures, independent consulting and freelance projects—and always found interesting ways to make work fit life.Connect with Kathryn here: www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynsollmannwww.kathrynsollmann.comGrab the freebie here:Contact Kathryn with name and address to get a copy of her book.===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Financial Freedom & Wealth Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

Kathryn Sollmann, author of The Four Jobs Club, shares tips from C-suite women on how to manage lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women in Business need to support one another!  We are on the same team and Kathryn Sollmann, founder of The 4 Jobs Club, an online community of women assists women in navigating their many roles as moms, caregivers, and career women.  Kathryn, quoted in the NY Times,  is  the author of the book “Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner of Office is Not for Every Woman & What to Do Instead”.  If you are a woman with any type of job and other responsibilities (who isn't?!!) this episode is for you! 

Work-life is a huge part of who we are and how we spend our time as a working mom.  Have you ever considered making your career fit the life that you want to live?  After 2020, many of us were able to find more flexible work situations that we didn't have before.  But did you know that there are many of other ways of finding flexible work that fits your life?  In this episode, I am joined by Kathryn Sollmann a career coach that specializes in helping women find work that fits their life.  

Kathryn Sollmann is the author of Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn’t Work for Every Woman & What to Do Instead (2019). She commissioned a new survey during the ‘stay at home’ orders entitled “WOMEN IN 2020: Choosing to Move Up the Ladder—Or Not?” It reveals that few women at the mid-level—the pipeline for senior leaders—currently have these career aspirations in the C-Suite. The majority of women in the 35 to 44 age demographic, say they have reached their career goals and do not intend to advance further. Though these women are committed to their careers (even after the Covid-19 crisis that has been a stressful convergence of work and family), they admit that higher titles and compensation are secondary to having the personal bandwidth to care for family and overall work-life balance.Survey data also emphasizes that upper-level management women (not yet in the C-Suite) and women in the 45 to 55 age demographic also largely say that they have reached their career goals. Though these women who are closer to C-Suite or other top management posts would seem to be well-positioned for further advancement, they also say that they don’t want to increase the hours they devote to work or invite more stress.kathryn@kathrynsollmann.comSupport the show (http://www.hownottothink.com)

Does this whole pandemic situation have you looking for a new opportunity?  Finding work that is rewarding and contributes to having balance in your life is amazing...what if it was possible?  Today I am joined by Kathryn Sollmann, speaker, author, and career coach.  She shares why she believes women should be in the workforce and how to find flexible work that helps you be the best you can be in all that God has called you to. Want more tips from Kathryn?  Click here. Get more tips and inspiration to make the most of our current situation with Covid 19 in every area of life inside the April Lifestyle Guide that is live inside the Your Life Rocks app. Click the link below to access the app in the app store! https://yourliferocks.com/apple https://yourliferocks.com/Google  

Today we’re chatting with Kathryn Sollmann, who is a career coach, author and speaker on a mission to help current and returning professional women always stay in the workforce and find the work that fits their lives. Kathryn has created and led hundreds of conferences and workshops to help women sustain and advance careers through every age and life stage. Kathryn is recognized as a thought leader in the women and work space. Her book—Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn’t Work for Every Woman & What to Do Instead—is the everyday woman’s guide to developing her own brand of ambition and success and finding many lucrative ways to lean “in-between” alongside caregiving for children and aging parents. A mother of two adult daughters, Kathryn has worked non-stop since the age of 16. She coaches women with insights from her own flexible work experience—as a full-time and part-time employee, a business owner, a marketing consultant, a telecommuter, a freelancer and a recruiter. A lot of what Kathryn talks about in her book on this show today relates to women and mothers, but so much of what we discussed applies equally to men. Statistically, there are more women struggling to get back into the workforce after a break, but as more men are staying home and downshifting in their careers, I think all of the insights and wisdom Kathryn shares in this episode will be an important reminder for you men out there as well. Show Notes: https://argenalinstitute.com/69 Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode: Kathryn Sollman Website Kathryn Sollman Facebook Kathryn Sollman Twitter Kathryn Sollman LinkedIn Kathryn Sollman Instagram Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn’t Work for Every Woman and What to Do Instead by Kathryn Sollman Flexwork for Women Alliance The Motherhood Penalty: Why We're Losing Our Best Talent To Caregiving The Caring Company, Harvard Business Report The Argenal Institute Book Survey Email me: sarah@argenalinstitute.com About The Argenal Institute: The Working Parent Resource Podcast is a place where we explore how to defeat burnout as working parents so we can finally enjoy these precious years of our lives. My name is Sarah Argenal, and I'm the host of this show, as well as the founder of The Argenal Institute, and creator of the Whole SELF Lifestyle™, which provides a sustainable and long-term approach to fulfillment for working parents. The show notes for this episode, as well as other resources, free training materials, and information about the Whole SELF Lifestyle™ can all be found on our website at https://argenalinstitute.com/. Sponsor: This show is sponsored by The Argenal Institute Library, a hub of practical guides, challenges, and training materials that will help you implement what you learn on this show. Check out our featured resource, a free taste of the Whole SELF Lifestyle™. Reminders: Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts to be notified when a new episode is published.  Please leave an honest rating and review as well.  Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them. Book Survey: Take our Book Survey over at https://argenalinstitute.com/booksurvey. We would love to hear your thoughts!   The post “WPR069: Ambition Redefined: Why Up Isn't the Only Way Forward for Women with Kathryn Sollman” first appeared first on www.argenalinstitite.com.

We are delighted to welcome author, career coach, speaker, KATHRYN SOLLMANN, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Join us as Kathryn and guest host, Chris Lewandowski, discuss:•Why women should ALWAYS work in some flexible way for long-term financial security.•Asserting your own brand of ambition and “leaning in between.”•How and where to find the six different kinds of flexwork. Kathryn Sollmann has created and led hundreds of conferences and workshops that help women sustain and advance careers as they blend work and life. She is a frequent media resource on women’s work vs. family issues, active participation in long-term financial security, and encouraging all women to be creative, realistic and unstoppable when it comes to blending work and life. Kathryn is a mother of two adult daughters, and she has worked non-stop since age 16. She coaches women with insights from her own flexible work experience—as a full-time and part-time employee, a business owner, a marketing consultant, a telecommuter, a freelancer and a recruiter.

What is your cash flow going to look like post-divorce? This is a common question that most women going through divorce have. Whether you are going back into the workforce or if you need/want to make changes in your career, Kathryn Sollman of 9 Lives for Women discusses the 6 different types of flexwork that can better blend your professional and family life. You have many options to work. You can define what success is. You have a voice in what you want to be doing in your next chapter. The six different types of flexwork are: Professional full-time – today these can be flexible in terms of where you work and what your schedule is Flexible part-time – you can also work in a more mid-to-senior level in a professional way Telecommuting – working from home or even a co-working space Job Shares – less frequent than other options but are still growing, you share a job with someone who has complementary skills and together you share the responsibility of one full-time employee Freelance – independent work, on your schedule, you get to choose what you want to do Independent Consultant – usually set up an LLC, this occurs typically when you want to have a specialty (i.e., marketing), a business built on your own terms It is important to realize that you need to give yourself a break and not feel that you must aim for the C-Suite and become this ultra-career person. You get to define how you want to work, what success means to you, what your ambition is. This should all be in the context of your long-term financial security. There are many ways to get to long-term financial security and they do not all involve being the head of the department. So how and where do you find flexwork opportunities whether you are currently working or heading back into the workforce? Well…it is all about being able to ask. 80% of companies now have some sort of flexibility even if you cannot see it. If you are returning to work, the important thing is to know what you want. It is important to ask during the interview about the opportunity to have some flexibility in the job. It creates a dialog and lets the future employer know that you are interested in flexwork. If you are already working a job and now want it to be flexible, you need to do your ask in a more professional pitch method. You need to really lay out how it will benefit the company. Kathryn outlines how to put together a professional pitch in her book as well as providing coaching services to help you through this. In this episode, we discuss: The six different kinds of flexwork How to ask for flexibility in a current job or find it elsewhere The fact that today there is no hard stop to work at age 65 Women who return to work in their 40s or 50s still have a long runway for work – and the ability to build financial security “A Man is Not a Financial Plan” – tagline for WIFE.org RESOURCES: Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn’t Work for Every Woman & What to Do Instead Kathryn Sollmann Career Coach, Speaker and Author 9 Lives for Women, LLC (203) 423-9251 Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Visit the Women’s Financial Wellness Center for a full directory listing of experts. Be sure to reach out if you would like to connect personally with the Women’s Financial Wellness Center. You can visit our website or grab a complimentary 30-minute consult.   Leaving a positive podcast review is hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review on your preferred listening platform, we’d love to hear from you!

When mothers give up work they don't just lose their current salary, but their future earnings growth and the benefits they would've accrued over their career. Kathryn Sollmann is a US-based career coach and author of Ambition Redefined,  Why the Corner Office Doesn't Work for Every Woman & What to Do Instead.  She advocates for staying in work once you've had children even if you think childcare expenses mean you think you can't.   Kathryn recognises that the examples of women in leadership roles are not appealing or realistic for most women's lives. The huge job managing hundreds of people on a vast salary will invariably mean you have little time for other things - like children and family. But as she explains in her book success isn't about a certain job title, it's about finding the flexibility that means you can be home nursing a sick child or ageing parent at 2pm or in the office to lead a big meeting at 7am.  She says women can have substantial careers but they have to do a professional pitch for flexibility. Doing this works 80% of the time. Not doing it, often results in rejection. Kathryn Sollmann's book: Ambition Redefined https://www.amazon.com/Ambition-Redefined-Corner-Office-Instead/dp/1473679095 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynsollmann/ Books4Emmeline:Reach Out by Molly Beck http://mollybeck.co/reachout Other resources: Kathryn talks about the hidden cost of not returning to work. Here's more on that and a handy calculator in the link so you can see how much you'd lose out. https://www.kathrynsollmann.com/do-the-right-math-cost-of-childcare-vs-staying-home/ The Center for American Progress https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/early-childhood/reports/2019/03/28/467488/child-care-crisis-keeping-women-workforce/

Want to build a challenging – and lucrative – career without the pressure to “climb the corporate ladder?” Join Kathryn Sollmann for this edition of Off the Shelf as she discusses her latest book, Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn't Work for Every Woman & What to Do Instead, which provides readers with practical tools to carve out rewarding and well-paying careers that favor personal satisfaction over public applause.

Kathryn Sollmann, career coach and author of Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn’t Work for Every Woman and What to Do Instead, discusses the real costs of leaving the workforce, even if just for a few years, and what your other options are.   You’ll hear: How much it actually costs to leave the workforce What some of your options are for combining work and being there for your kids How to ask for a more flexible schedule   Book: Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn’t Work for Every Woman and What to Do Instead Twitter: @kathrynsollman Instagram: @kathrynsollman LinkedIn: @kathrynsollman Facebook: 9 Lives for Women Additional resources: Costs of leaving the workforce calculator Sign up for the Advice to My Younger Me monthly newsletter: www.tomyyounger.me Sara can be reached on Twitter  Facebook and LinkedIn. Leave a review:  https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1101880566?mt=2&ls=1

Kathryn Sollmann talks about her new book, Ambition Redefined, which addresses the importance of women staying in the work place and the array of new job options that offer flexibility, allowing you to balance work, kids and life.

Author, coach, and speaker Kathryn Sollmann is a leader is helping women navigate the many stages of work and life. In this interview, we talk about women's financial independence and how companies can be served by a recognition of women's life circumstances.

Let's Fix Work is underwritten by WorkHuman, sponsored by Globoforce.​ Visit WorkHuman.com and use code WorkHumanLFW for a $100 off discount. When I think of today’s guest, I think of her as a superb expert in career advice. I am happy to welcome to Let’s Fix Work, Kathryn Sollmann. Kathryn is a speaker, coach, and author.  In her new book, Ambition Redefined, she encourages independence from “lean-in” and “break the glass ceiling” language. She wants you to find your own brand of ambition and success, take advantage of today's more flexible workplace, and chart alternative career paths that accommodate and fund the life that you want and you deserve. One of Kathryn’s missions is to show women that there is a lot of flexibility to be found in the workforce today. So if you want to find balance but don't know where to start, and if you deal with childcare issues or aging parents and you're sick of the way the rat race doesn't take care of you, then sit back and listen to this episode of Let’s Fix Work.   In this episode you’ll hear: Kathryn’s work as a career coach to women over the last 15 years What the book, Ambition Redefined, is all about Finding flexible work that fits your life How the message around side hustles and aggressive entrepreneurship is hurting the workforce Kathryn shares an example of a client who was told to lean into the system, just couldn't swing it, and eventually found a great mix of flexible work, but rewarding work as well Opting out of Corporate America and the dangers of not working How to broach the topic of work-life balance with a boss The six different kinds of work flexibility Kathryn said it best when she said, “There are lots of smart, talented, and ambitious women who are looking for a different kind of work paradigm. One that allows them to more capably blend work and life.”  If you come away with anything from this episode, I hope you come away with knowing that you can find some kind of flexible work that fits your life!   Resources from this episode: Website: https://www.kathrynsollmann.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kathrynsollmann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9LivesForWomen/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynsollmann/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathrynsollmann/ Book: Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn't Work for Every Woman & What to Do Instead

Kathryn interviews Director of Research for Buckingham Strategic Wealth and The BAM Alliance Larry Swedroe, co-author of the book “Your Complete Guide to a Successful and Secure Retirement.” As we get older, most of us look forward to a life free from work. But the truth is that retirement can be highly stressful and complex - and all too many Americans fail to plan for it. Swedroe has been featured and interviewed in The WSJ, CBS Moneywatch, and Forbes.com. Kathryn also interviews coach and speaker Kathryn Sollmann, author of the book “AMBITION REDEFINED: Why the Corner Office Doesn't Work For Every Woman and What to Do Instead.” When we reframe what it means to be ambitious, we acknowledge that challenging, lucrative work can be found in many ways that favor personal satisfaction over public applause. Sollmann, a recognized leader in helping women navigate work and life, is a frequent media resource for The Today Show, NPR, The WSJ, The NYTimes, Money, and CNBC.

Kathryn interviews Director of Research for Buckingham Strategic Wealth and The BAM Alliance Larry Swedroe, co-author of the book “Your Complete Guide to a Successful and Secure Retirement.” As we get older, most of us look forward to a life free from work. But the truth is that retirement can be highly stressful and complex - and all too many Americans fail to plan for it. Swedroe has been featured and interviewed in The WSJ, CBS Moneywatch, and Forbes.com. Kathryn also interviews coach and speaker Kathryn Sollmann, author of the book “AMBITION REDEFINED: Why the Corner Office Doesn't Work For Every Woman and What to Do Instead.” When we reframe what it means to be ambitious, we acknowledge that challenging, lucrative work can be found in many ways that favor personal satisfaction over public applause. Sollmann, a recognized leader in helping women navigate work and life, is a frequent media resource for The Today Show, NPR, The WSJ, The NYTimes, Money, and CNBC.

Jennifer Hill speaks with author and speaker, Kathryn Sollmann, about her latest book “Ambition Redefined.” Kathryn suggests that women redefine ambition and look for ways to consistently work throughout their lives. Kathryn offers six options for women to work while raising a family and taking care of aging parents. Kathryn also offers suggestions of different websites that provide flexible job opportunities. kathrynsollmann.com As an author, speaker and coach, my mission is to keep women working toward financial security in a flexible way—alongside child and aging parent caregiving roles. In my book, Ambition Redefined, and in discussions with women nationwide, I encourage no-apologies independence from the “lean in”, “break the glass ceiling” mantra: my message is to find your own brand of ambition and success, take full advantage of today’s more flexible workplace, chart alternate career paths that accommodate and fund life and tuck all generations of your family into a future that is financially secure and safe. A mother of two daughters (ages 18 and 27), I’ve worked non-stop since the age of 16 in many flexible ways. and fund life... As my family needs ebbed and flowed, I negotiated flexible full-time and part-time schedules with demanding employers, launched a variety of entrepreneurial ventures solo and with partners, established independent marketing communications and career coaching practices, worked in a home office as a telecommuter and generated a wide range of freelance projects—while managing a household, carpooling, attending school plays, tending to sudden health issues of aging parents and in-laws, taking dogs to the vet and making yet another dinner.

Kathryn Sollmann, author of “Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn't Work for Every Woman and What to Do Instead,” joins Carol to discuss the importance of finding your own definition of ambition and success. Using lessons learned from her own career progression, as well as discussions and anecdotes from her career coaching practice with women nationwide, Kathryn explains how women can make career choices that can not only provide the flexibility they want but can help ensure financial security. https://www.kathrynsollmann.com/

My guest today believes it's time to acknowledge that not all working women are interested in climbing the corporate ladder or securing the corner office. In fact, most women want and need flexible, less life-consuming work to accommodate their real lives. And it's not weak, lacking ambition or letting down the sisterhood to pursue professional fulfillment and financial security through less lofty, or headline-making ways. Kathryn Sollmann has created and led hundreds of conferences and workshops that help women sustain and advance careers as they blend work and life. She's a regular feature in the press, talking and writing about women's work vs. family issues, challenging the status quo, debunking work-life myths, and helping women work around corporate obstacles. Recognized as a thought leader in the women and work space, her book—Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn’t Work for Every Woman & What to Do Instead—is the everyday woman’s guide to developing her own brand of ambition and success and finding many lucrative ways to lean “in-between” alongside caregiving for children and aging parents. In the book, Kathryn calls it like it is; everyday women want and need flexible work that allows them to unapologetically pursue their own brand of ambition and success. She shows them how without sacrificing themselves, their careers or their families.

Women have been told to lean in but, more often than not, what women want is to “lean in-between.” Kathryn Sollmann, author of the new book Ambition Redefined, is here to advocate for those women, the ones who want to work but have no interest in climbing the corporate ladder. There are lots of options […]

Kathryn Sollmann, flexwork and financial security expert, joins host Stew Friedman to discuss her new book "Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn't Work for Every Woman & What to Do Instead" on Work and Life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kathryn Sollmann is a flexwork and financial security expert and author of the book Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn't Work for Every Woman & What to Do Instead. A mother of two daughters, Kathryn has worked non-stop since age 16 in many flexible ways. In 2002, she co-founded the Women@Work Network, one of the first companies focused on helping women return to the workforce, and she has led many compelling events that show women alternatives to the full-time, traditional corporate grind. A frequent media resource, Kathryn’s views on women, work, and financial security have appeared in The Financial Times, the New York Times, Working Mother, and many others. Her award-winning blog, 9 Lives for Women, is read by women around the globe.Kathryn and Stew talk about the reasons why it’s essential for women to stay in the workforce instead of off-ramping when family pressures encroach on work. Kathryn is a strong advocate of women ensuring their own financial security by staying in the workplace, even if in flexible ways or with reduced hours. They discuss the many ways in which flexible work arrangements are increasingly available in various professions, especially in today’s increasingly gig economy. Kathryn describes the reality that not all women want to be CEOs and that one does not need to off-ramp, but also, that one does not have to climb to the top. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ambition Redefined author Kathryn Sollman’s childhood took an unexpected financial detour when her father had a career setback. But becoming a financial grownup at a young age gave her the foundation to redefine ambition.  For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/KathrynSollomann

We learn how the political polling process works with Anthony Salvanto. Career coach Kathryn Sollmann shares why women should never leave the workplace to care for family. Finally, Robin Payes tells us how she's tackling the lack of women in STEM fields.

It's time to think outside of the box when it comes to your career. You can have a fulfilling career that provides financially for your family, allows you to use your gifts, and is flexible for your family. Yes, it's true. Listen in as our guest, Kathryn Sollmann Author and career coach, shares tips to negotiate more flexibility in your current job or find a position that is the perfect fit for your life. Learn more by going to YourLifeRocks.com

A lot of women dream of scaling back their careers after they have kids, even if it's just for a while. Some quit altogether and stay out of the workforce for years. In this show I talk to Kathryn Sollmann of 9 Lives for Women about the pros and cons of dialing back your work life. Kathryn says one vital point often gets left out of these 'leaning out' discussions: the importance of long-term financial security. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Career advice for women with the co-founder of the Women@Work Network, Kathryn Sollmann.