Podcasts about women in leadership

Does your money make you feel scared or anxious, when it should empower you? Today, we're revisiting my conversation with Veena Jetti, multi-family investor, speaker, and mom. After carving out a space of her own as a WOC in a male-dominated field, she now helps women prepare for leadership, business, and their financial futures. We dive into top money mindset tips all women need to take control of their finances, create more wealth and abundance, and feel empowered to scale even BIGGER. Whether or not you're just starting out, this episode will give you the tools to completely change your financial future!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How did you create success as a WOC in a male-dominated field? 07:15 How can businesses prepare for more women in leadership? 11:40 Veena's 4-step guide to taking control of your financial future. 20:00 Where are the biggest opportunities for women to get ahead of the curve? 23:30 How to push through imposter syndrome to do what you're here to do. 28:25 How have your goals shifted as a mother of twin girls? 31:25 Tangible ways to reprogram the next generation of girls to feel empowered. 38:25 Simple shifts to center and empower the women & girls in your life (including yourself!). 43:15 The #1 mindset tip to think big and scale even BIGGER. 48:25 How to change your financial future in 3 actionable steps. 56:05 Celebrating Veena's Powerhouse moment of getting her daughters to sleep through the night.   RESOURCES + LINKS Save $200 on your ticket for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event HERE!   FOLLOW Veena: @veenajetti Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

From buying the casting agency that represented her as a teenage actor at age twenty to being involved in more than forty M&A transactions, Victoria Pelletier shares why joint ventures run their course, what six acquisitions in eighteen months taught her about integration, and why 70 percent of deal value comes down to people and process. Victoria is a keynote speaker, published author, board director, and transformational executive with more than twenty years of leadership experience at major companies such as IBM and American Express. Her self-described nickname is the turtle, tough on the outside, a marshmallow on the inside. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: You'll discover why joint ventures can end without anything going wrong, how patient trust-building saved a 250 million dollar client portfolio during an acquisition streak, why only 10 percent of AI value comes from the algorithms while 70 percent comes from people and process, and why no company Victoria has seen has truly moved past proof of concept to enterprise-level AI. VICTORIA'S JOURNEY: Victoria bought her first company at age twenty, paying around ten thousand dollars for the casting agency that represented her and selling it about eighteen months later. She went on to a publicly traded corporate travel company that ended a joint venture, went public, and acquired six companies in eighteen months, with Victoria involved from due diligence through integration. She has since built and sold a natural bath and body company, published four books with a fifth arriving later this year, and now focuses on speaking, AI advisory work, and executive coaching. KEY INSIGHTS: People drive most of the value in any deal. Victoria cites a BCG finding that only 10 percent of AI value comes from the algorithms, 20 percent from data and technology, and 70 percent from people and process, a ratio she sees play out in deals everywhere. During her acquisition streak, she spent almost a year winning the trust of a woman thirty years her senior who ran a 250 million dollar client portfolio rather than restructuring her out, and that woman became one of her biggest cheerleaders. Due diligence is where deals most often go wrong, a lesson Victoria learned firsthand when a seller misrepresented a business and she had to sue. And someone must own the value after closing, which is why she built a value realization office at her last company. Her philosophy through it all comes down to choice. "I do not do things personally or professionally that don't bring me joy or value." Perfect for business owners considering their first acquisition, leaders navigating post-deal integration, and anyone interested in the people side of deal-driven growth. FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://www.coreykupfer.com/blog/victoriapelletier FOR MORE ON VICTORIA PELLETIER:www.victoria-pelletier.comhttps://youtu.be/xFpknOCFMOg FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFERhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today! Episode Highlights with Timestamps[00:00:00] - Introduction and overview [00:02:26] - Buying the casting agency that represented her at age twenty[00:12:07] - The 250 million dollar client portfolio she almost restructured[00:21:29] - The acquisition that went poorly and ended in a lawsuit [00:39:50] - Why no one is doing AI at enterprise scale yet [00:43:08] - What freedom means to Victoria Guest BioVictoria Pelletier is a keynote speaker, published author, board director, and transformational executive with more than twenty years of leadership experience, including roles at major companies such as IBM and American Express. She has been involved in more than forty M&A transactions along with joint ventures and her own acquisitions and exits. Known for her no excuses philosophy, she helps organizations and professionals develop stronger leadership skills, build personal brands, embrace diversity and inclusion, and create lasting professional success. Her fourth book came out earlier this year and her fifth arrives later this year, covering personal branding, leadership, culture, and career transitions. Related EpisodesEpisode 293 - Sunny Vanderbeck: Long horizon value creation and building businesses that deserve to last Episode 330 - Pete Mohr: Building an exit-ready business and understanding what your company is actually worth Episode 366 - Jodi Hume: Founder decision-making and the emotional journey behind major business decisions Keywords/TagsM&A integration, joint ventures, due diligence, post-merger integration, people and process, value realization office, corporate travel company acquisitions, personal branding, leadership, no excuses philosophy, women in leadership, executive coaching, AI adoption, enterprise AI, transformational executive, deal-driven growth

Dystany Spurlock has been fast her whole life—and is now a She Pivots-sponsored NASCAR driver! This is She Pivots’ first-ever sports sponsorship, because we believe in Dystany’s ability to break records and win. From a Barbie Corvette and go-karts at five, to fighting her way onto the boys' football team in middle school, to setting a motorcycle world record in a sport built for anyone but her, Dystany is a powerhouse. Getting to NASCAR meant driving trucks, working flight attendant shifts, and living in her mom's RV while she waited for the call that would change everything. On this episode of She Pivots, Dystany talks about that winding road to becoming the first Black woman to race in NASCAR, the family that held her together through the hardest parts, and why she refuses to leave her signature face sparkles at the door. We also discuss what it means when little girls stop her in the grocery store to say they want to drive too and the details behind the She Pivots purple car she's racing in this week at Indianapolis. Chapters: 00:00 Guest Introduction: Dystany Spurlock 02:43 An Early Love of Racing 08:18 Breaking into Drag Racing 19:48 The Journey to NASCAR: Personal Obstacles 22:45 The Athleticism of Racing 27:52 The Impact of Being a Trailblazer in NASCAR 33:30 Dystany's Signature Sparkle Look 39:45 She Pivots Sponsorship of Dystany 40:28 Understanding the Racing Process 44:03 Low Point to Launch 45:40 Reflections on Dystany the Disruptor 46:52 Podcast Credits Tune in to watch the big race THIS FRIDAY, July 24th, at 5:30pm on FS1/Fox Sports App You can keep up with Dystany @dystanyspurlock on Instagram, and check out her Docuseries “Driven by Dystany: The Road to NASCAR” on Foxxtecca’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6q2OuXcHRf4w2pJxwqHP34rH8Iyprgcy Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration. She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success. Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to break through leadership barriers in medicine without sacrificing your authenticity? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Andrea Austin welcomes Dr. Shannon Udovic-Constant, as she shares her journey into executive leadership, the lessons she learned navigating spaces where women remain significantly underrepresented, and why visibility, not just hard work, is essential for career advancement. Together, Andrea and Shannon unpack the realities women physicians continue to face, from being mistaken for non-physician staff to balancing invisible labor at home while pursuing leadership opportunities. Rather than accepting these challenges as personal failures, they encourage physicians to recognize the systemic barriers that exist and develop intentional strategies to overcome them. Shannon introduces the concept of strategic visibility, explaining why saying "yes" to every opportunity isn't enough. She shares actionable advice on building relationships with decision-makers, leading high-impact initiatives, communicating accomplishments with confidence, and understanding the difference between mentorship and sponsorship. The conversation also explores psychological safety, creating healthy leadership cultures, and why diverse leadership ultimately leads to better healthcare decisions for patients. Whether you're considering your first leadership role or looking to expand your influence within medicine, this episode offers practical tools, encouragement, and a powerful reminder that authentic leadership creates lasting change—for physicians, healthcare systems, and the patients they serve. You'll Hear How They: Discuss why women remain significantly underrepresented in executive healthcare leadership despite representing the majority of today's medical graduates. Explain how strategic visibility helps physicians position themselves for leadership opportunities by intentionally building relationships with key decision-makers. Share practical techniques for communicating accomplishments confidently while remaining authentic and collaborative. Explore the critical difference between mentorship and sponsorship, and why sponsorship is often the missing ingredient in advancing women leaders. Reveal leadership practices that build psychological safety, encourage healthy disagreement, and strengthen team performance. Discuss why physician advocacy and participation in organized medicine are essential for creating meaningful healthcare reform and improving patient care. Encourage physicians to embrace leadership without compromising their values, identity, or authenticity. About the Guest "You don't have to change who you are to become an effective leader, you simply need to become visible for the impact you're already creating." — Dr. Shannon Udovic-Constant Dr. Shannon Udovic-Constant is a pediatrician, leadership coach, and advocate for women in medicine. As President of California's largest medical association, she's a trailblazer for women in leadership. Through Physician Women Rising, she empowers women physicians to pursue executive roles, building visibility, presence, and influence. Her PWR Leadership Method drives meaningful change in healthcare."

 Summary In this episode, Twila Kilgore shares insights from her illustrious coaching career, including lessons on leadership, resilience, and the mental toughness required to succeed at the highest levels of soccer and life.  Key Topics Tactical adjustments in World Cup matches What separates good teams from champions How athletes stay calm under pressure Rebuilding confidence after a loss Coaching style: direct but warm Women breaking barriers in coaching Talent vs. practice in sports success Evolving with the world and the game  Sound  Bites "Winning requires willingness to suffer" "Pressure is a privilege" "Confidence comes from preparation" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Twila Kilgore and her achievements 04:34 Insights on the World Cup and tactical adjustments 05:56 What differentiates good teams from champions 07:02 How athletes stay calm under pressure 08:47 Rebuilding confidence after a team loss 09:44 Coaching style: direct but warm 11:09 Women in leadership and breaking barriers 12:38 Talent versus practice in sports success 14:09 Empowerment message for women in sports 15:43 Key takeaways and closing remarks  Resources Twila Kilgore - Official Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/twila-kilgore US Soccer Pro License - https://www.ussoccer.com FIFA Women's World Cup - https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup Houston Dash - https://www.houstondynamo.com/houstondash  Guest Links LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/twila-kilgore    

Welcome to the Saltbox Church Podcast. We desire to lead people to become fully surrendered disciples of Jesus. On our channel, you'll learn how to read and understand the truths of the Bible from Pastor Michael Mattis and other members of our teaching team. You can expect to walk away with a deeper understanding of the things of God, but challenged to live a surrendered life. We cover topics such as the will of God, mental health, women in leadership, Christianity vs. other faith traditions and many other in-depth studies of scripture. -------------------------------- -------------------------------- CONNECT: LinkTree ► https://linktr.ee/saltboxchurch Website ► http://www.SaltboxChurch.com Podcast ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/saltboxchurch/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/saltboxchurch/ Yellow Truck Coffee Co. ► https://www.yellowtruckcoffeeco.com/ --------------------------------

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Triumph Under Pressure: Wei's Bold Move in the Boardroom Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-19-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 炎热的夏天，阳光透过公司办公室的玻璃墙，把每个人的影子拉得长长的。En: On a scorching summer day, sunlight streamed through the glass walls of the company office, stretching everyone's shadows long.Zh: 魏正在努力为下午的重要客户演示做最后的准备。En: Wei was diligently making final preparations for an important afternoon presentation to clients.Zh: 她是公司里的中层经理，总感觉自己的才华被忽视。En: As a mid-level manager in the company, she often felt that her talents were overlooked.Zh: 魏希望这次能够通过成功的演示取得客户的合同，从而得到上司的赞赏和应有的认可。En: Wei hoped to secure the client contract through a successful presentation and thereby earn praise and deserved recognition from her superiors.Zh: 演示材料铺在会议桌上，但魏注意到有一个重要的文件不见了，这让她心头一紧。En: Presentation materials were spread out on the conference table, but Wei noticed an important document was missing, which made her heart race.Zh: 这时，威胁她信心的是张，一个总是持怀疑态度的高级经理。En: What threatened her confidence at this moment was Zhang, a senior manager who always had a skeptical attitude.Zh: 张常常对魏指指点点，对她的能力表示质疑。En: Zhang frequently pointed fingers at Wei and questioned her abilities.Zh: 魏咬着牙，不愿让张看到她的犹豫。En: Wei gritted her teeth, unwilling to let Zhang see her hesitation.Zh: 她叹了口气，决定向同事李求助。En: She sighed and decided to ask her colleague Li for help.Zh: 李是个乐于助人的人，总在需要时给予支持。En: Li was a helpful person who always offered support when needed.Zh: “别担心，”李微笑着说，“你已经准备得很好了，En: "Don't worry," Li said with a smile, "You have already prepared well.Zh: 我们一定能找到解决办法。”En: We will certainly find a solution."Zh: 两人合力将缺失的内容填补完整。En: The two of them worked together to fill in the missing content.Zh: 然而，魏心里还是七上八下。En: However, Wei still felt uneasy.Zh: 在客户面前，她必须表现得无懈可击。En: In front of the clients, she had to perform flawlessly.Zh: 然而，在演示过程中，魏惊讶地发现，有一些关键数据被张动了手脚，故意消失了。En: Yet, during the presentation, Wei was surprised to find that some crucial data had been tampered with and deliberately removed by Zhang.Zh: 就在那瞬间，魏深吸一口气。En: At that moment, Wei took a deep breath.Zh: 她知道这是证明自己的时候了。En: She knew this was the time to prove herself.Zh: 她决定依靠自己的记忆，自信地重新调整了自己的讲解节奏。En: She decided to rely on her memory, confidently adjusting the cadence of her presentation.Zh: 魏用流畅的言辞和锐利的分析赢得了客户的笑容和赞赏。En: With fluent speech and sharp analysis, Wei earned the clients' smiles and praise.Zh: 演示结束后，客户给予了热烈的掌声，魏的上司露出满意的微笑，对她竖起大拇指。En: After the presentation, the clients gave a warm round of applause, and Wei's supervisor smiled with satisfaction, giving her a thumbs-up.Zh: 魏心里松了一口气。En: Wei breathed a sigh of relief.Zh: 她成功了，不仅赢得了合同，也赢得了同事们的尊重和公司的认可。En: She had succeeded, not only winning the contract but also earning the respect of her colleagues and recognition from the company.Zh: 经过这次经历，魏意识到自己的价值，也学会了挺直腰板，不再让张这种人左右自己的自信心。En: Through this experience, Wei realized her own value and learned to hold her head high, no longer letting people like Zhang undermine her confidence.Zh: 她明白到，未来的路，会有挑战，但她已做好了准备去迎接每一个新的挑战。En: She understood that the road ahead would have challenges, but she was ready to face each new challenge.Zh: 办公室的玻璃墙外，阳光仍然明亮，魏的心情也如同天空一般开阔。En: Outside the office's glass walls, the sunlight was still bright, and Wei's mood was as open as the sky. Vocabulary Words:scorching: 炎热的diligently: 努力overlooked: 忽视talents: 才华recognition: 认可conference: 会议hesitation: 犹豫tampered: 动了手脚cadence: 节奏fluent: 流畅的sharp: 锐利的applause: 掌声relief: 松了一口气undermine: 左右colleagues: 同事superiors: 上司skeptical: 怀疑态度attitude: 态度pointed fingers: 指指点点support: 支持uneasy: 七上八下flawlessly: 无懈可击praised: 赞赏adjusting: 重新调整shine: 明亮confidence: 自信心challenge: 挑战preparations: 准备secure: 取得sigh: 叹了口气

Send us Fan MailIf networking events, conferences, or rooms full of strangers make you want to find the nearest exit, the problem is not that you are bad at small talk. The problem is that small talk is the wrong goal. In this episode, Kele Belton shares a curiosity shift that helps you move past surface-level conversation and create more genuine connection at work events, networking conversations, and everyday professional interactions.The short version: small talk gets easier when you stop performing and start getting genuinely curious. What follows is the shift that turns surface-level exchanges into real connection, plus simple ways to use it at your next event, meeting, or conference.In this episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton reframes one of the most common sources of professional discomfort: talking to people you do not know well. She explains why typical small talk advice keeps conversations on autopilot, why curiosity works better than performance, and how three simple practices can help you have better conversations at your next event, meeting, or conference. She also connects these everyday moments to career visibility, sponsorship, referrals, and relationship-building, making the point that this is not a soft skill. It is a career skill.What You Will LearnWhy small talk often feels like a performance, and the one shift that takes the pressure off.The two hidden fears that keep capable professionals from asking more meaningful questions.What to say instead of “What do you do?” if you want a more real conversation.How to “listen for the door” and notice the conversational opening most people miss.Why offering something of yourself back is what turns a pleasant exchange into an actual relationship.How to prepare in two minutes before a networking event so real conversation feels more natural.Who This Is ForThis episode is for women leaders, high-performing professionals, and anyone who wants to get better at networking without sounding forced, awkward, or performative. It is especially relevant if you tend to dislike traditional small talk but still want to build stronger professional relationships.Your Action StepHere is your action step for your next event or meeting with someone new:Before you go, write down three questions you would genuinely love to ask a stranger.In the conversation, lead with one of those questions instead of the usual “What do you do?”When they answer, listen for the thread with a little energy behind it, and pull on it with one more question before you say anything about yourself.Common Questions About Small Talk and NetworkingHow do I get better at small talk at networking events?Stop treating small talk as the goal. The shift is to stop trying to sound interesting and start getting genuinely interested in the other person. That change lowers the pressure and makes the conversation easier to continue.What are good questions to ask instead of “What do you do?”Ask the question underneath the question. Instead of “What do you do?” try “What's something you're working on that you're excited about?” or “What's been on your mind lately?”How do I have deeper conversations with people I have just met?Listen for the door. When someone answers a real question, they usually give you a phrase with a little energy behind it. If you follow that thread with one more question, the conversation moves beyond autopilot.Why is networking important for women's career advancement?Because many of the relationships that shape your career start in ordinary, easy-to-dismiss conversations. Sponsors, mentors, referrals, and advocates often begin as strangers in a room.Related QuestionsHow do I stop feeling awkward talking to strangers at work events?Is it rude to ask personal questions when networking?How do introverts network without feeling drained?How do I make a memorable first impression at a conference?How do I turn a networking conversation into a real professional relationship?About Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps high-performing women in middle and senior management build the communication and leadership strategies that get them recognized, sponsored, and promoted.Connect with Kele:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.comBook a Leadership Strategy Call (30 minutes, complimentary): https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call

In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda explores the hidden grief that comes from feeling like you don't truly belong. Through deeply personal stories from her family, marriage, and corporate leadership journey, she shares how years of adapting to meet other people's expectations led to self-abandonment rather than authentic connection. Andrea explains the difference between fitting in and belonging, why so many women confuse performance with acceptance, and how loneliness often stems from hiding who we really are. This episode is an invitation to stop earning approval, reconnect with yourself, and build a life where belonging begins from within....CHAPTERS00:00 Why We Long to Belong 02:30 When Belonging Feels Conditional 05:15 How Self-Abandonment Begins 08:48 Searching for Acceptance 11:42 Fitting In vs. True Belonging 15:18 The Loneliness of Performance 18:41 What If the Problem Isn't You? 21:30 Learning to Belong to Yourself 25:02 Four Questions to Help You Reconnect 29:12 Choosing Yourself First...RESOURCES ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Business Audit⁠⁠The InspirED RewriteTAG ANDREA ON INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andreadlc_coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...CONNECT WITH KANDULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.. . .WORK WITH USKandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us!

For the first time ever, She Pivots is flipping the mic to a man. Flavor Flav joins Emily for our very first "He Pivots" episode to talk about his work as a hype man for women's sports. From sponsoring the US women's water polo team (yes, he got in the pool) to throwing this weekend's three-day "She Got Game" celebration in Vegas for female Olympians and Paralympians the White House snubbed, Flav explains why he's become one of the loudest voices for female athletes who rarely get their flowers. He also opens up about cutting class to teach himself piano, chasing a real Grammy after his Lifetime Achievement win, bowling at the White House with Dr. Jill Biden, and why, nearly 40 years into his career, he still doesn't think he's made it to the top. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to HE Pivots 00:28 Guest Introduction: Flavor Flav 02:22 Flavor Flav's Musical Roots 07:08 Reality TV and Flavor of Love 13:51 The Pivot to Supporting Women's Sports 18:53 In the Pool with the Women's Water Polo Team 22:52 The Birth of SHE Weekend 30:26 Closing Thoughts on Flav's Impact 31:46 Podcast Credits Keep up with Flavor Flav on Instagram @flavorflavofficial, and with SHE Weekend @flavorflavsshe. Learn more about SHE Weekend at sheweekend.com Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration. She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success. Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if your career hiatus wasn't a gap, but the foundation for your most impactful work? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Raina Gandhi, a powerhouse advocate for women in leadership and the founder and CEO of Rising Tide Consulting. After an 11-year hiatus to raise her daughters, Raina returned to the professional world with a Wharton MBA and an investment banking background, only to find a corporate landscape that often felt misaligned with her values. Her journey through burnout, the challenges of re-entry, and navigating workplace barriers led her to discover her true calling: activating other women to navigate these same hurdles and step confidently into leadership roles. Through coaching, workshops, and research-backed strategies, Raina now equips women with the tools to tackle self-advocacy, negotiation, and gender equity. This conversation is an inspiring look at how to lead on your own terms and ensure that when women stay in the workforce, they don't just survive—they thrive. What You Will Learn: Why an 11-year career hiatus can be a catalyst for professional reinvention and purpose. How to recognize the symptoms of burnout in high-stakes roles like investment banking. Why "life deciding for you" can be a powerful redirection toward your true calling. The critical importance of visibility and representation for women of color in leadership. How to navigate workplace barriers such as information gatekeeping and bullying. Why the skills that get you to a director level aren't the same ones needed for the C-suite. The importance of shifting from male-centric negotiation tactics to authentic self-advocacy. How to manage the transition from being an individual contributor to leading and scaling a business. Why having a "blueprint" and a partner is essential for entrepreneurial success. How to scale your impact by shifting focus toward speaking and group leadership programs. Connect with Raina Gandhi Rising Tide Consulting http://risingtideconsultingllc.com  Connect with Wickedly Smart Women® Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women on X Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic [5X Award-Winning Book] Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds Email: listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com

Welcome to Episode 260 of the Unsecurity Podcast!Join hosts Brad Nigh and Megan Larkins as they sit down with special guest Mea Yang, an Information Security Consultant at FRSecure.The conversation explores the pipeline problem from multiple angles — from early interest and industry perception to hiring bias, retention challenges, and the lack of women in leadership. They unpack how cybersecurity teams can move beyond the “cookie-cutter” hiring mindset and build stronger defenses through broader experience, better culture, and more intentional growth opportunitiesDiscover insightful discussions on:The current state of women in cybersecurity and the industry's talent shortage.Cultural expectations and barriers affecting the progression of women in tech fields.The importance of diversity in cybersecurity teams for enhanced problem-solving and defense.Strategies for increasing female representation and retention in cybersecurity roles.Whether you're in the industry or just interested in the topic, this episode is packed with valuable perspectives and actionable insights. Don't miss out on this important conversation about inclusiveness and growth in the tech world! Tune in to expand your understanding and join the conversation on creating a more inclusive cybersecurity industry.Be sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more insightful episodes.#UnsecurityPodcast #Cybersecurity #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #Inclusion #FRSecureWe want to hear from you!Reach out at unsecurity@frsecure.com and follow us for more:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frsecure/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frsecureofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frsecure/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/frsecure.bsky.socialAbout FRSecure:https://frsecure.com/FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs. These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can't do it alone. Whether you're wondering where to start or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve.

Andria Vidler, the CEO of Allwyn UK - the operator of the National Lottery - has warned the British public risks losing it, unless it innovates. Allwyn took over the running of the National Lottery from Camelot in 2024, and it had pledged to double the amount if gives to good causes from 33 million pounds to 60 million pounds. But Vidler told Felicity Hannah that its future is at stake, if it doesn't continue to change and adapt at speed. Part of this is the UK launch of Powerball, the first time the American lottery has been offered outside the United States. Unlike EuroMillions, its jackpots are uncapped and can rise into the hundreds of millions. The interview also examines whether the National Lottery should be treated differently from other forms of gambling. Vidler rejected suggestions that draw-based games contribute significantly to gambling harm, arguing that waiting for a result removes the cycle of instant gratification associated with more addictive products. She also defended the lottery's £500 weekly online deposit limit, saying most players spend nowhere near that amount and fewer than 2 per cent show any indication of problematic play. Allwyn has introduced over 100 new games in the last year.Vidler has also called on the government to close a regulatory loophole which she says allows online prize draws to compete without paying lottery duty or contributing to good causes. Vidler claims that house raffles, car competitions and other online prize draws are “cloaking themselves in lottery disguise” and exploiting legislation intended for small society lotteries. “They will steal our lunch if we're not careful,” she warned, arguing that Britain should return to a model centred on one National Lottery in order to maximise returns to good causes.Presenter: Felicity Hannah Producer: Olie D'Albertanson Editor: Henry Jones00:00 Sean and Fliss introduce the pod 03:17 Andria joins BBI, discusses 2024 takeover 06:07 The Gambling Commission investigation 10:01 Good causes target and cost of living 14:42 Problem gambling and player protection 17:23 The shift to digital 21:17 Powerball launch 22:38 Prize draw competition and the loophole 26:02 Future of National Lottery is uncertain if it doesn't innovate 32:45 Career, AI, cyber security and women in leadership

You can be successful on paper and still feel unfulfilled in your leadership. Many high-capacity women leaders are thriving in environments that reward performance while quietly suppressing perspective, intuition, and authentic influence.  Dr. Natalie Pickering is a psychologist, TEDx speaker, and executive coach who helps women in leadership move from autopilot to agency and from performing to becoming. She has worked with hundreds of leaders, teams, and organizations around the world committed to flourishing workplaces and leadership.  Her new book, Leading Becomes You: A Real-World Framework for Leading from the Inside Out, guides leaders into the deeper, human work beneath strategy-- helping them shed the stories that drain them, reclaim the values that anchor them, and inhabit leadership in a sustainable, soulful way that is unmistakably their own.    In this conversation, she shares why many women leaders find themselves adapting to systems that can't keep pace with their growth, and how reclaiming identity clarity can transform the way they lead.   What you will learn from this episode: Why many women leaders feel stuck despite being highly capable and successful. How organizational systems can contribute to burnout, disengagement, and self-silencing. The role identity clarity plays in sustainable leadership and long-term fulfillment.   "Many women are carrying this unprocessed debris from their history, whether that's toxic leadership, relational pressure, chronic stress." – Natalie Pickering   Topics Covered: 01:35 – Why high-capacity women leaders often outpace the emotional maturity of the systems around them 04:15 – How women gradually adapt to unsupportive workplaces without realizing it 05:12 – Reframing burnout: What organizations may be doing to create it 06:08 – Natalie's definition of burnout and the three signs leaders should watch for 08:35 – The inspiration behind Leading Becomes You and Natalie's research-driven framework 09:45 – Understanding the Identity Clarity and Connection Matrix 11:05 – The Four A's: Awareness, Acceptance, Assimilation, and Authentic Activation 14:05 – The balance sheet leaders must use to separate personal challenges from organizational dysfunction 17:40 – What to examine when you feel stuck in your role or career 18:55 – The connection between values misalignment and leadership fulfillment 20:05 – Natalie's Identity-First Leadership Assessment and how it helps leaders gain clarity bit.ly/IFLSelfAssessment    21:00 – The hidden cost of leading without identity clarity—and why self-erosion matters   Key Takeaways: "You can't burn out if you weren't on fire." — Natalie Pickering "I want every leader to have their own approach, their own identity, instead of borrowing someone else's leadership story." — Natalie Pickering "The hidden cost of leading without identity clarity is self-erosion." — Natalie Pickering   Ways to Connect with Natalie Pickering: Assessment: bit.ly/IFLSelfAssessment Book: Leading Becomes You: A Real-World Framework for Leading from the Inside Out Website: https://www.becominginstitute.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnataliepickering/    Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSarahEBrown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com  

On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian explores what it truly takes to build a successful business—from the first customer and the first dollar to creating companies that last for generations.Brian is joined by Canadian entrepreneur Tim Moore to discuss his new book, How I Made It: Secrets of a Self-Made Multimillionaire, and the remarkable journey that took him from moving furniture with a pickup truck to building a nationally recognized business empire.Tim shares how a small moving company he started as a graduate student at McGill University grew into AMJ Campbell, one of Canada's best-known moving companies. He explains why working on the front lines, understanding customers, and committing to exceeding expectations became the foundation of his success.The conversation explores Tim's unique approach to leadership and business growth, including his decision to create ownership opportunities for local managers rather than simply hiring employees. By building partnerships, accountability, and loyalty, he developed a culture where people were invested in the success of the company.Brian and Tim also discuss the importance of company culture, branding, developing future leaders, supporting women in leadership roles, and why treating people with dignity and respect can become one of a business's greatest competitive advantages.Drawing from his 25 principles for entrepreneurial success, Tim shares lessons on humility, integrity, customer service, relationship building, and why true success is measured not only by financial results but by the people and communities a leader helps along the way.The discussion also explores how Tim applied these principles across multiple ventures, including Premier Suites, Atlantic Signature Mortgage & Loans, and Oceanstone Resort.In a world focused on technology, artificial intelligence, and rapid growth, Tim offers a timeless reminder: great businesses are still built on trust, exceptional service, strong relationships, and investing in people.An inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and what it really takes to build something meaningful.

As mom, leader, and business owner you wear many hats. Add high achiever to that, and you increase the risk of anxiety. But that doesn't have to hold you back from success. Anxiety is a constant companion for many individuals, particularly those balancing leadership roles and personal responsibilities. Realization of anxiety Anxiety isn't always a familiar concept for everyone. For some, the realization comes later in life after experiencing it for years. Facing the Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship Being an entrepreneur and building a business isn't all sunshine and unicorns. Balancing Family and Business Managing a business while raising a family introduces a unique experience with anxiety and stress. Navigating Anxiety and using it as a motivational force Anxiety often serves as a hidden driver for many leaders and entrepreneurially-minded moms in leadership roles. Learning and Growth: Tools for Navigating Anxiety Navigating anxiety involves personal growth and adopting effective management strategies. Embracing Community and Connection Building a supportive community is crucial for women in leadership. Reimagining living with anxiety For many, anxiety plays an integral, if complex, role in life. It prompts continuous evaluation of needs and desires, both personal and professional. Website for Sarah Cornwell Jewelry Additional Resources The Gap and The Gain by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan How Gratitude Reduces Anxiety Strategies You Need to Alleviate Burnout Links for You' Me, and Anxiety: Parent Book Teen Book Schedule a free consultation discovery call with Robyn. Read the full show notes and access all links.

Do you feel like you have to choose between being a good mum and having a meaningful career? Carina speaks with clinical psychologist and executive coach Dr. Anne Welsh, a mum of four who specialises in maternal mental health and works with women in leadership and working mothers navigating exactly this tension. We talk about why the "escalation of modern motherhood" means today's mums are being asked to do more, emotionally, logistically, and professionally, than any generation before them, and why that's not a personal failing, it's a systemic shift. Anne shares the research behind why quality time with your kids matters more than quantity, why the mental load is so much heavier than a to-do list, and a simple exercise to help you work out who you are now that you're a mother - not just who you were told to be. If you've ever felt the ground shift under your identity after having kids, or wondered whether ambition and motherhood can actually coexist, this episode is your permission slip to stop choosing and start figuring out what you actually want. In this episode we cover: Why ambition and motherhood have historically been treated as opposites The "escalation of modern motherhood" and why the mental load keeps growing The research on quality vs. quantity of time with your kids A simple exercise to reconnect with your identity after becoming a mum Why naming what you want is one of the most powerful things you can do How to give yourself permission to focus on what matters to you, not what you "should" be doing Connect with Dr Anne Welsh LinkedIn: Dr Anne Welsh  Website: drannewelsh.com Book: Ambitious Mother Connect with Carina and Working Mumma  Follow on Instagram  Follow Working Mumma podcast on Instagram Connect with Carina on LinkedIn Subscribe to the newsletter 

There is no Scripture that forbids women from being pastors/elders or deacons. The two verses commonly used to argue against women in leadership (1 Timothy 2:12; see also 1 Corinthians 14:34-35), are addressing specific situations in the early church. There are various examples of women in leadership in the New Testament.

What if the story you are not saying out loud is the one quietly shaping how you lead, price, decide, and show up in your business?In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn Simon sits down with Jennifer Griffith, author, speaker, and host of the About Your Mother podcast. Jennifer's work explores the relationships and defining moments that shape who people become, and her debut memoir, Both Sides of Then: Finding Love After Abandonment, offers a powerful lens on motherhood, resilience, abandonment, and rewriting the next chapter without erasing the backstory.Together, Shauna Lynn and Jennifer explore why authenticity cannot be copied from someone else's framework, how borrowed business advice can pull entrepreneurs away from their real strengths, and why the most meaningful stories often begin in the places people have been taught to hide.Listeners will walk away with a stronger understanding of how to use their own story as a source of clarity, confidence, connection, and business direction.Timestamps:(01:50) - (05:12) - Why hidden scripts shape leadership, pricing, boundaries, and capacity(05:13) - (11:21) - Authenticity, borrowed business advice, and the danger of copying someone else's strategy(11:22) - (17:22) - How to use case studies, frameworks, and your own why without losing yourself(17:23) - (24:21) - Finding the deeper origin story behind your business, passion, or creative work(24:22) - (31:43) - Negative narratives, reframing painful moments, and using hard stories as fuel(31:44) - (40:23) - Owning your story, identity, family history, and what empowerment really means Resources:Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachmeLearn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcastBoth Sides of Then: Finding Love After Abandonment by Jennifer Griffith: https://byjennifergriffith.com/the-book/Ep 100: Why People Pleasing Is Burning You Out and How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/rwrb-podcast-episodes/people-pleasingEp 115: Why the Loudest Business Advice Is Not Always the Smartest Move: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/rwrb-podcast-episodes/loudest-adviceConnect with Jennifer Griffith:Learn more about Jennifer: https://www.byjennifergriffith.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.griffith.904/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byjennifergriffith/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ByJenniferGriffithEmail: hello@byjennifergriffith.comJennifer Griffith is an author, speaker, and host of the About Your Mother podcast, where she explores the relationships, family histories, and defining moments that shape people's lives. Her debut memoir, Both Sides of Then: Finding Love After Abandonment, is a candid reflection on motherhood, resilience, family complexity, and the lasting impact of the stories people inherit and choose to rewrite. Through her writing, podcasting, and speaking, Jennifer invites others to look honestly at both the beauty and the mess of their stories, find connection through shared human experience, and become more empowered by the truth of where they have been and where they are choosing to go next.

When you hear the word negotiation, you probably think about salary discussions or business deals.But what if I told you that you're negotiating dozens of times every single day?From asking your spouse to help with dinner, to dividing household responsibilities, setting boundaries at work, or saying no without guilt—negotiation is happening constantly. And learning how to do it well can completely change your life.In this episode, I'm joined by negotiation and influence expert Attia Qureshi, former MIT faculty member, University of Michigan professor, and author of Never Settle. Attia shares simple, practical strategies that help busy moms advocate for themselves without creating conflict or damaging relationships.We discuss:Why negotiation isn't just for the boardroomThe everyday negotiations moms don't even realize they're havingA simple phrase that makes it easier to ask for help at homeWhy saying "just ask for what you want" often doesn't work for womenHow to negotiate for more support, time, and balanceThe hidden negotiation happening inside your own mindPractical ways to set boundaries without guiltHow practicing negotiation in small moments prepares you for the big onesIf you've ever found yourself saying, "It's just easier if I do it myself," this episode is for you.Text us your feedback or questions!Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Welcome to the Saltbox Church Podcast. We desire to lead people to become fully surrendered disciples of Jesus. On our channel, you'll learn how to read and understand the truths of the Bible from Pastor Michael Mattis and other members of our teaching team. You can expect to walk away with a deeper understanding of the things of God, but challenged to live a surrendered life. We cover topics such as the will of God, mental health, women in leadership, Christianity vs. other faith traditions and many other in-depth studies of scripture. -------------------------------- -------------------------------- CONNECT: LinkTree ► https://linktr.ee/saltboxchurch Website ► http://www.SaltboxChurch.com Podcast ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/saltboxchurch/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/saltboxchurch/ Yellow Truck Coffee Co. ► https://www.yellowtruckcoffeeco.com/ --------------------------------

Erin Smith spent six and a half years inside Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund, before founding Driven Beyond Excellence. She's also married to a retired Navy SEAL, and together they run the Seal Leadership Challenge, an immersive experience that pressure tests leadership capacity through physical obstacles.In this episode, Erin and Jaime dig into why people wrongly believe a big transition means starting from zero. They walk through Erin's six laws of becoming: reflection, discernment, polarity, expansion, embodiment, and integrity. Erin shares the moment she almost turned down a public speaking class (and met her husband there instead), how she landed a TEDx talk with two days notice, and why avoidance, not pressure, is the real enemy of growth.What you'll learnWhy "starting over" is a myth in massive transitions, and what to look for insteadThe six laws of becoming: reflection, discernment, polarity, expansion, embodiment, integrityHow to tell the difference between discomfort worth pushing through and a situation you should leaveWhy lived experience builds confidence faster than intellectual understandingHow Erin turned fear of visibility into a TEDx talk and a pageant platformMemorable momentsThe "research weekend" journal exercise for tracking what triggers youWhy the boss who intimidates you might be revealing exactly what you need to developThe family at the Seal Leadership Challenge who called out their mom's self-talk in real timeHow saying yes to an earlier class date led Erin to her husbandAbout Erin SmithErin Smith is a sport psychologist and executive coach who accelerates the careers of high-performing female executives navigating male-dominated industries. Before launching her coaching practice, Driven Beyond Excellence, LLC, she spent six and a half of her twenty professional years in the research department at Bridgewater Associates, the largest hedge fund in the world. With a master's degree in sport psychology and a close understanding of Ray Dalio's management principles, Erin coaches executives across private equity, tech startups, biotech, hedge funds, maritime, mortgage lending, and insurance.She's also the host and creator of The Driven Women Project podcast, profiling successful women in leadership roles across STEM fields. She's an investor in underrepresented founders, a certified yoga instructor, and a keynote and TEDx speaker.Connect with ErinWebsite: sealleadershipchallenge.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/erinsmithedmInstagram: @thedrivenwomenprojectEmail: erin@drivenbeyondexcellence.comTEDx Talk: "You Don't Have to Act Like a Man to Succeed Like One"The SEAL Leadership Challenge: https://sealleadershipchallenge.com/The Driven Beyond Excellence Group: https://www.linkedin.com/company/driven-beyond-excellence-group/

If you want to watch the full Exiles Conference on demand, you can get access to the whole thing—including all the breakout sessions—for just $49 here.In today's episode, I'm working through some of the top upvoted questions from my conversation with Sandy Richter at Exiles 26 about women in leadership and my new book, From Genesis to Junia. If you haven't listened to that conversation yet, I'd encourage you to go back and start there, since this episode really picks up where that one left off.Thanks so much for all the thoughtful questions—and sorry it took me a month to get to them. I'm grateful for how engaged you all were in this conversation, and I hope this follow-up is helpful.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thabo Shole-Mashao and the listeners discuss Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba’s remarks linking women in leadership to “Ben 10” relationships. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailIf your manager supports you privately but will not advocate for you in the meetings that matter, you are not alone, and you are not imagining it. If your boss agrees with you in a one-on-one but goes silent in the room where decisions get made, the problem is usually not your idea. The problem is that private agreement and public advocacy are two different things, and this episode shows you how to close that gap.In this episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton unpacks one of the most frustrating managing-up challenges women leaders face: when a manager agrees with you behind closed doors but does not back you in public. You will learn why this usually reflects a risk calculation instead of a verdict on your idea, how to identify the type of non-backing you are dealing with, and how to use what Kele calls the **conversion conversation** to turn private agreement into visible advocacy.What You Will LearnWhy your manager's silence in a leadership meeting is usually not a judgment on your idea.The three types of non-backing: the risk-averse ally, the passive agreer, and the ownership vacuum.How to use the conversion conversation to name the gap without sounding accusatory.How to create an advocacy brief that equips your manager to champion your idea in rooms you are not in.How to tell the difference between a fixable advocacy gap and a pattern that requires you to widen your circle of champions.Your Action StepYour action step this week comes in two versions:If you are in a live version of this situation, schedule the conversion conversation. Hear their account of the room first, name the gap without accusation, ask what would have made it easier to champion your idea, and respond to what you learn.If you are not in a live version of this situation, build the habit before you need it. The next time your manager agrees with something you want carried forward, send a short advocacy brief within a day: the two-sentence version of your recommendation, the strongest objection with its answer, and the specific ask.Common Questions About Manager AdvocacyWhy does my manager agree with me in private but stay silent in meetings?Because private agreement and public backing are two different transactions. In private, your manager is deciding whether your idea makes sense. In public, they are deciding whether backing it is worth the political cost.How do I get my manager to advocate for me in meetings I am not in?Start by equipping them. Send a short advocacy brief that includes your recommendation, the toughest likely objection, the response to that objection, and the specific decision you want made.How do I talk to my manager about not supporting me without damaging the relationship?Open with curiosity, not accusation. Hear their account first, then name the gap between private alignment and public advocacy as something you want to close together.What should I do if my manager repeatedly fails to back me?Look for the difference between a gap and a pattern. If nothing changes after direct conversations and clearer support materials, you may need to widen your circle of sponsors and champions instead of relying on one person.The Conversion Conversation TemplateHere is the full conversation from the episode, adapted into a clean show-notes format.Step 1: Hear their account first“I want to talk about [the proposal or idea]. In our one-on-one, you were behind it, and that meant a lot. My understanding is that it came up in [the meeting] and didn't move forward. I wasn't in that room, so before anything else, I'd love to hear from you how it actually landed.”Step 2: Name the gap without accusation“That helps, thank you. Here's what I'm noticing. There's a distance between how we align in private and how that alignment shows up in the rooms that decide things, and I'd like to close it.”Step 3: Ask the diagnostic question“When it came up in that room, what would have made it easier to champion?”Step 4: Respond to what you heardIf you hear an ownership vacuum, send an advocacy brief. If you hear risk aversion, lower the cost of backing you. If you hear passive agreement, ask for a specific commitment the next time the idea comes up.Related QuestionsWhat is the difference between a mentor and a sponsor at work?How do I build visibility with senior leaders beyond my direct manager?How do I follow up after my idea gets shut down in a meeting?How do I deal with a manager who stays silent or takes credit for my work?How do women leaders build champions and advocates at work?About Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps high-performing women in middle and senior management build the communication and leadership strategies that get them recognized, sponsored, and promoted.Connect with Kele:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.comBook a Leadership Strategy Call (30 minutes, complimentary): https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call

Have you ever started doubting yourself because of something that happened years ago?Maybe it was a difficult boss. A promotion you didn't get. A restructuring that left you questioning your value. Or perhaps it was a comment made in passing that somehow stayed with you long after everyone else had forgotten it.In this opening episode of Season 2 of The Lucy Gernon Show, I explore a truth I see every day when coaching senior women leaders:Most women don't have a confidence problem. They have a confidence wound.Drawing on my own corporate leadership journey and years of coaching women in leadership, I unpack how confidence knocks shape our behaviours, impact our careers, and quietly hold us back from the success, visibility and fulfilment we deserve.If you've ever felt like an imposter despite your achievements, struggled to advocate for yourself, or found yourself working harder than everyone else just to prove your worth, this episode will give you the mindset shifts you need to start rebuilding your confidence and reconnecting with your true value.

I've worked with high-achieving women for over two decades. I think I attract high-achieving women because this is an attribute I deeply relate to - sometimes to my own detriment.  One of the things I've noticed my clients and I can struggle with is FUN. High achievers tend to take things seriously. Like, very seriously. We are intense and motivated to make everything great, if not perfect. This drive can suck the life right out of what otherwise might have been a footloose and fancy-free experience.  Rather than embracing fun as a birthright, high-achieving women in leadership have a tendency to treat fun only as a reward - which must be earned after a remarkable and noteworthy win. It's as if somewhere along the way, we convinced ourselves that fun belongs to others but not to us. But here's what I've learned: when you connect fun only to rewards and achievement, you aren't just flirting with leadership burnout; you're leaving one of the most underrated leadership skills on the table. Fun isn't a reward or a distraction from the work of female leadership — it's an essential emotional intelligence practice that sharpens decision-making, deepens connection, and builds sustainable leadership. In this episode, I break down the essential elements that make something truly fun (hint: it's not just scheduling a happy hour), why high-achieving women are particularly prone to forgetting how to access it, and why reframing fun as a leadership strategy — not self-care, not a luxury, not an afterthought — changes everything. We will also walk through a simple 5-step process for reconnecting to your version of fun — not the Instagram version, not what your team thinks sounds good, but the kind of fun and joy that actually replenishes you. Because the most powerful leadership development tool often isn't another productivity system or another personal development book - it's remembering how to be fully alive and in your joy while you lead. Links Mentioned: Early Bird Enrollment is open for my Aligned Leadership Incubator! Save $500 if you apply by June 30th: saradean.com/aligned Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Healing Work WoundsYour job can break your heart without ever breaking a law, and that gap is where so many professional women get stuck. We sit down with Bree, an attorney turned founder of Executive Unschool and host of the podcast How Good Can It Get, to name what so many people feel but rarely say out loud: workplace harm leaves real wounds, and your nervous system doesn't forget them just because you switched companies. We unpack the legal career reality behind the prestige, including the associate grind, billable-hour pressure, partnership goalposts, and the golden handcuffs of student debt and status. Bree shares how motherhood, entrepreneurship, and major career pivots reshaped her view of ambition, identity, and what it means to be “successful” when you also want to be present at home. Then we get actionable with healing and work recovery. Bree walks us through her “work wounds” framework (burnout, bullying, bad behavior, betrayal), why betrayal can be the hardest to unwind, and how separating worth from work creates space for faith, joy, and better boundaries. We also talk nervous system regulation, micro recoveries throughout the day, breathwork for scattered minds, and designing seasonality into your year so you can create, recover, and show up with more clarity. If you're craving a career that loves you back, hit play, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and subscribe so you don't miss what's next. If you enjoy the conversation, leave a review and tell us: what would “enough” look like in your life right now?Resources Mentioned:How Good Can It Get PodcastConnect with Bree:Website: Executive UnschoolIG: @executiveunschool & @breejohnsonofficialLinkedIn: Bree JohnsonContact the Host, Kelly Kirk:Email: info.ryh7@gmail.comGet Connected/Follow:The Hue Drop Newsletter: Subscribe HereIG: @ryh_pod & @thekelly.tanke.kirkFacebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook PageCAKES Affiliate Link: KELLYKIRKCredits:Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue! 

What if connection is not just a nice-to-have in business, but one of the biggest drivers of trust, performance, and growth?In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast, Shauna Lynn Simon sits down with Shari Leid, author, speaker, connection expert, attorney, and founder of the Flip the Box movement. Shari shares how her personal story of being found as an orphaned baby in a cardboard box shaped her lifelong search for belonging, and how that same box became the foundation for a powerful leadership framework rooted in connection.Through her Table for 51 project, Shari traveled to all 50 states and shared meals with women she did not know, uncovering what creates meaningful connection beyond surface-level networking. She explains how disconnection shows up in teams, client relationships, and leadership, and why trust often begins with helping people feel seen.Listeners will walk away with practical ways to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and lead with more clarity, confidence, and care.Timestamps:(01:50) - (04:26) - Why connection is a driver of business performance, not just a buzzword(04:27) - (08:09) - How disconnection shows up in leadership, teams, and client relationships(08:10) - (13:49) - Why connection matters after the pandemic and how Flip the Box began(13:50) - (19:25) - The Flip the Box framework and how it builds trust in leadership(19:26) - (28:00) - Simple ways to help team members and clients feel seen(28:01) - (38:20) - Prioritizing connection, Shari's retreat, and flipping the story you tell yourselfResources:Book Your FREE Coaching Assessment Call with Shauna Lynn: https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/coachmeLearn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcastFlip the Box Women's Retreat - Use code RWRB to save $100 off registration: https://www.sharileid.com/retreatTable for 51 by Shari Leid: https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/table-for-51The Effective Manager by Mark Horstman: https://amzn.to/4v4RPUzConnect with Shari Leid:Learn more about Shari: https://www.sharileid.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharileidbizInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/an_imperfectly_perfect_life/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shari-leid-51a53b10/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sharileidTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharileidX: https://x.com/AnImperfectlyLinktree: https://linktr.ee/animperfectlyperfectlifeEmail: Sharileid@sharileid.comShari Leid is an author, speaker, connection expert, attorney, and founder of the Flip the Box movement. A former litigator, Shari brings analytical thinking, lived experience, and a deep understanding of human connection to her work with leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations. She is the author of Table for 51, a project that took her across all 50 states to share meals with women and explore how connection shapes leadership, belonging, and life. Through her Flip the Box framework, Shari helps professionals turn disconnection into a strategic advantage by strengthening trust, improving communication, and creating relationships that support performance, retention, growth, and meaningful reinvention.

Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, building a business, negotiating a raise, or wondering if it's time for a career change, this conversation is full of practical advice for every stage of your professional journey. We sit down with leadership coach and Growth Inc. founder Colleen Bordeaux to talk about redefining success, advocating for yourself, navigating burnout, and building a career that actually fits your life. If you've ever felt overlooked, stuck, or unsure of your next step, this episode will help you approach your career with more confidence and clarity.Key Topics Covered:Why asking for a raise starts with owning your valueHow leadership requires letting go of perfectionism and controlQuestions to ask when you're deciding whether to stay or leave your current roleWhy your career doesn't have to follow a traditional pathA different way to think about burnout and creating a more fulfilling careerCONNECT WITH COLLEEN:Growth, Inc. Instagram (@growthincubator): https://www.instagram.com/growthincubator Colleen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleenbordeaux TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/growthincubator LINKS AND RESOURCES:FORAGE KITCHEN: Check out your nearest locationBETTERHELP: 10% off first month at: http://betterhelp.com/herselfGrab a copy of the book The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level: https://amzlink.to/az0I8iLhyyJILLet's connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

Watch the full Exiles Conference On Demand and get access to the entire conference—including all breakout sessions—for just $49.At Exiles 26, my friend Dr. Sandy Richter joined me for a panel discussion and Q&A about my new book, From Genesis to Junia: An Honest Search for What the Bible Actually Says about Women in Leadership. Once we got going, we ended up talking longer than expected and only had about three minutes left for audience questions.So to make up for it, we're releasing the full conversation here, along with a follow-up episode where I respond to the top upvoted questions from the event. That follow-up episode drops on Thursday. In the meantime, enjoy this conversation.You can find more from Dr. Richter at sandyrichter.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailTo join our next live seminar click here.As a kid, I loved being on a stage. I had no idea God was already calling me. He was. And He placed something in you too, long before you had words for it.In this episode I talk from my heart, right after our first Calling Activation seminar. I share three things. Your calling came first, set in you by God before any credential. Your story is how that calling reaches the woman who needs it. And story based visibility is how you show up as yourself, without overthinking, and draw the right people to you.I also share what I watched happen in that room. As each woman unpacked her story, something lit up in her. The hard years started to make sense. God was not absent in any of it. He was writing a story, and bringing healing, so it could now reach someone else.Your pain was never the end. It was the start of your message.Want to find your story with me? Get on the waitlist for the next Calling Activation seminar. Link below.Click here!Register for free by clicking here:  The Calling Activation Study; Discover the Story That Connects Your Calling to the People You're Meant to Serve.Home TheresaCroft.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/theresacroftFacebook: https://Facebook.com/theresamcroftYouTube: https://YouTube.com/@theresacroftMore Podcast Episodes on Apple and Spotify

Send us Fan MailYou took the time off. It was yours to take. A vacation, a holiday weekend, a few days you genuinely needed. But it is your first morning back, and before you have even read a single message, you feel your shoulders tighten. The unread count is sitting there. And already, before you know anything about what is actually waiting for you, the apology is forming in your head.“So sorry for the delay.” “Apologies for being out.” “Sorry, just catching up now.”You have not done anything wrong. So why does returning to work after time off so often start with an apology for having taken it?Here is what most women leaders miss: the way you come back sets the tone for how your entire absence gets read. And you have far more control over that than you think.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton unpacks the quiet habit that undermines women leaders the moment they return to work after time off: leading the re-entry with an apology instead of authority. She reveals what that apology is really buying you, why the habit of over-apologizing at work is so hard to break, and the small language shift that changes how your absence gets read.What You Will LearnWhy opening your first day back with an apology quietly frames your time off as a cost others had to absorb, and what that signals to leadership.The hidden reason the over-apologizing habit is so hard to break, and the permission you need to finally let it go.A specific language shift you can use the next time you return to work after time off, moving from apology to orientation so you come back sounding like a leader in command of what happens next.Your Action StepThe next time you return to work after time away, even a single day, notice the urge to apologize before you act on it. Catch one message you were about to open with “sorry” and rewrite it to open with your focus instead. One message. One shift. Then notice how differently you feel hitting send.AI Prompt (Copy-Paste Ready)Use this prompt to prepare for your first day back from time away. Paste it into your preferred AI assistant and answer the questions as they come.I'm a [role] in [industry]. I am returning to work after [time away, for example a holiday weekend or a vacation], and I have messages and conversations waiting for me. Help me come back sounding like a leader, not someone apologizing for having been gone.Ask me 3 questions:What am I actually walking back into, and what is waiting that needs my attention first?What am I tempted to apologize for, and is an apology genuinely warranted or just a habit?What do I want the people I work with to understand about my focus now that I am back?Then write:Two or three opening lines I can use on my first day back that communicate from a place of ownership and direction rather than apology.Constraints:Use a forward-facing toneNo apologetic language, no “sorry,” no framing my time away as an inconvenience to othersEach line should orient the reader to what I am prioritizing now that I am backMust sound like a leader managing a transition, not someone making up for lost timeAvoid softening language like “just,” “a little,” “finally,” or “I know I have been gone”The lines should feel grounded and self-assured when read out loudExample (output style)“I'm back and getting oriented. Here is what I am prioritizing first, and I will follow up on everything else by the end of the week.”Ready to Go Deeper?If you are ready to stop navigating your leadership growth alone, or you want help thinking through your specific situation, book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele. We will talk through where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.Book your Leadership Strategy Call HEREAbout Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with KeleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com

You've been toying with the idea of hiring a coach for months or maybe even years. You have massive dreams for your business, but you're not sure if coaching is actually for you.You're doing well, but you expect it to be further along by now. You see what others are doing in your industry and you're frustrated. You know you're capable, but something's missing. You're tired of full days without the results or fulfillment to match the effort you're putting in.In this episode, we're addressing the most common concerns I hear from prospective clients who love the idea of coaching but aren't quite sure if it's the right move.What You'll Discover:✨ Who Coaching Is For - And who it's NOT for✨ Coaching vs. Therapy - Understanding the differences✨ What to Expect in a Session - How we structure our time togetherAbout Grace Space Christian Coaching:I'm Alexandra Kaval, a certified professional coach and founder of Grace Space Christian Coaching. We serve ambitious women in leadership who are struggling with limiting beliefs and overwhelm so they can create a more intentional Christ-centered life.Ready to Explore Coaching?- Visit gracespacechristiancoaching.com to explore everything we offer- Apply for a clarity call at gracespacechristiancoaching.com (look for the apply button) to see if we're a fit.- Read client testimonials at gracespacechristiancoaching.com/testimonials- Join the email list for first access to Flourish: gracespacechristiancoaching.com/subscribe00:00 — Intro: the struggle of wanting a coach but not being sure it's for you02:09 — Who GSCC is not for; coaching is about empowerment and accountability, not dependency03:21 — The Growth Without Burnout program: caring about the "what" and the "how"04:23 — Addressing prospective client concerns begins04:46 — Concern: "Coaching will just be awareness work, not action"07:23 — Concern: "I need to finish what's already on my plate before starting something new"10:57 — Concern: "Should I just use AI instead?" — why human coaching still matters14:17 — Concern: "The advice will be generic" — why every session is custom18:49 — Introducing "Flourish," the group program for faith-based professionals21:20 — Concern: "Is GSCC my best option?" — credentials (pursuing MCC) and expertise24:45 — How faith is incorporated into coaching sessions25:53 — What topics are covered in coaching (prioritization, goals, decision-making, transitions, faith life)28:45 — Recap

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In this episode, Brooke dives deep into the true meaning of confidence for women in leadership—especially when the pressure is on. She challenges the common mindset of "faking it till you make it," offering instead a rooted, faith-driven confidence that doesn't waver with outcomes or opinions. Through personal stories, scripture insights, and practical mindset shifts, Brooke Thomas explores how pressure exposes what our confidence is built on and shares actionable steps for leaders to anchor themselves in God's truth. With encouragement, wisdom, and her signature "hype girl" energy, she inspires listeners to stop measuring themselves by circumstance, lean on faith, and build unwavering confidence that lasts through every season. Key Moments & Timestamps 00:28 – Real Confidence: Why confidence isn't built on performance or approval. 02:16 – Pressure Reveals: How pressure exposes the foundation of your confidence. 03:09 – Unshakable Confidence: Ways to remain steady when leadership feels lonely. 04:48 – Trust Over Control: Letting go of certainty and trusting God instead. 09:22 – Anchored Identity: Rooting confidence in your God-given identity, not results. 13:41 – Rehearse Truth: Speaking out truth to stay rooted when pressure rises.   Resources: Building at a high level but craving deeper alignment? The Elite Mastermind is a 12-month, faith-fueled business mastermind for high-achieving women who refuse to choose between business excellence and their faith. Join Kingdom-minded leaders for luxury in-person retreats, monthly coaching with Brooke Thomas, and a powerful network that will expand your vision, revenue, and impact. When you lead with God as your CEO, anything is possible.  Apply at https://brookethomas.com/mastermind/    Feel Like Yourself Again, From The Inside Out If you've been navigating low energy, hormone shifts, or feeling off in your body, this is the wellness stack Brooke personally uses and recommends. Designed to support inflammation, hormones, energy, and overall vitality, this is what helped her feel strong, clear, and aligned again. Explore the stack at https://brookethomas.com/stack    Find Your People. Build With Purpose.  Activate Your Impact is where faith-driven women stop building alone and start building together. Access monthly teaching, live coaching, and a network of women who are moving in the same direction you are. This is what keeps you plugged in, growing, and activated between the big moments. Join today at https://brookethomas.com/activate    Activate Your Impact! There's a version of you God is waiting to activate. This book will show you how to step boldly into your calling with unshakable faith and build a life and business that honors Him.  Get your copy and special bonuses at https://brookethomas.com/book 

In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea De La Cerda explores why so many women struggle with negotiation and why the challenge has less to do with confidence than with lifelong conditioning. She explains how women are often taught to prioritize likability over self-advocacy, making it difficult to negotiate compensation, pricing, boundaries, and opportunities. Andrea reframes negotiation as a conversation about alignment rather than confrontation and shares practical strategies to communicate value with greater clarity, confidence, and authority. Whether you're negotiating your salary, setting business rates, or advocating for your role, this episode offers actionable insights to help you stop shrinking and start leading....CHAPTERS00:00 Why Women Hesitate to Negotiate 02:12 The Conditioning Behind Self-Advocacy 05:04 Why Likability Feels Safer Than Respect 07:46 The Hidden Cost of Staying Quiet 10:18 Negotiation Is About Alignment, Not Conflict 12:30 Four Practical Ways to Start Negotiating 16:42 Building Confidence Through Self-Advocacy 19:03 The Long-Term Impact of Speaking Up...RESOURCES ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Business Audit⁠TAG ANDREA ON INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andreadlc_coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...CONNECT WITH KANDULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . .ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDAAndrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and a M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She is currently pursuing her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.. . .WORK WITH USKandula works with nonprofits, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and established brands dedicated to expanding their influence and amplifying their impact through purpose-driven communication strategies. Reach out to work with us!

Get ready for an inspiring and insightful episode of The Ash Said It Show as we sit down with a true powerhouse of the industry, Brianne Drake, who currently serves as the 2026 President of the Georgia Association of REALTORS®. As the first Black President in the 106-year history of the Georgia Association of REALTORS®, Brianne is a trailblazer whose distinguished 27-year career is defined by integrity, ethical leadership, and a deep commitment to service. Representing more than 47,000 members across the state of Georgia, Brianne shares her strategic vision for unity, professional leadership development, and the vital importance of advocacy in protecting homeownership rights. In this episode, we dive into Brianne's historic journey, exploring the milestones that allowed her to break barriers and rise as a respected leader on both the state and national levels, including her influential work as a Director for the National Association of REALTORS®. We also explore the power of political advocacy and why Brianne is so passionate about protecting private property rights, a commitment solidified by her 2025 induction into the National Association of REALTORS® RPAC Hall of Fame as a Major Investor. Beyond the politics and accolades, Brianne explains her client-first philosophy, sharing her deeply held belief that real estate is not simply about contracts or keys, but about people, families, and futures. We also celebrate her impressive professional legacy, including her 2026 recognition as one of the Georgia 100 Women of Excellence and the numerous formal resolutions honoring her contributions from the Georgia General Assembly. Whether you are a real estate agent seeking professional development, an aspiring industry leader, or a listener looking for a story of perseverance and dedication, this conversation with one of Georgia's most dynamic real estate experts is essential listening. Tune in now to learn how Brianne Drake is shaping the future of real estate. Web: https://garealtor.com/ Brianne Drake is a distinguished Georgia real estate industry leader serving as the 2026 President of the Georgia Association of REALTORS® (GAR). Representing more than 47,000 members throughout the state, she holds the historic distinction of being the first Black President in the 106-year history of the organization. As a Broker Associate and Global Real Estate Advisor with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty, Brianne combines extensive market expertise with a commitment to client advocacy, integrity, and professional excellence. Brianne's professional career is defined by her deep involvement in local, state, and national REALTOR® governance and real estate policy. Her leadership portfolio includes serving as a Director for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and as a dedicated member of the Membership Policy and Board Jurisdiction Committee. She previously served as the Chair of the Professional Standards Committee in 2023 and the Chair of the Professional Standards Interpretations and Procedures Advisory Board in 2024. As a champion of private property rights and industry advancement, Brianne was inducted into the NAR RPAC Hall of Fame as a Major Investor in 2025 and received the Georgia Association of REALTORS® Dick McCrudden Award in 2023 for her contributions to the REALTORS® Political Action Committee. Her professional accomplishments and impact on the Georgia real estate industry have been recognized by the Georgia General Assembly on multiple occasions. Brianne was honored on the floor of the Georgia Senate and House in 2026 through Senate Resolution 753 and House Resolution 1253, and previously in 2021, for her longstanding service to the community. In 2026, she also received the Georgia 100 Women of Excellence Resolution at the Georgia State Capitol in honor of Women's History Month. Her historical industry accolades include being named REALTOR® of the Year by the Metro South Association of REALTORS® in 2011 and 2018, as well as receiving the J.L. Christian Leadership Award in 2009 and 2011 and the President's Award in 2012. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, and an alumna of Georgia State University, Brianne utilizes a client-first philosophy that has established her as one of the state's most trusted real estate advisors. Her expertise is backed by a comprehensive suite of nationally recognized real estate designations, including ABR, AHWD, C2EX, CRS, GRI, SFR, and MRP. Through her work, she continues to provide exceptional experiences for families navigating the real estate market. "For me, real estate is not simply about contracts or keys; it's about people, families, and futures," says Brianne Drake, who remains dedicated to shaping the future of the real estate profession through advocacy and ethical leadership. - Ready to ignite the spark that levels up your entire life? Meet Ash Brown—the American powerhouse, motivational architect, and ultimate hype-woman dedicated to your personal and professional evolution. Ash is far more than a voice in the personal development space; she is a trusted ally who delivers a masterclass in real-talk wisdom and infectious energy. Whether you are navigating a crossroads or ready to scale your grandest ambitions, Ash fuels your journey with a high-octane blend of heart and hustle.

Send us Fan MailYou have prepared for the meeting. You know the material. You have the results to back you up. And still, when you walk out of the room, you can feel that your voice did not carry the weight your expertise deserves. That gap between what you know you are capable of and how your crucial conversations actually land is what this episode is about. Kele Belton walks through why brilliant women with undeniable results still find their most important conversations falling flat, and gives you the exact strategic fixes that turn every crucial conversation into an opportunity to lead.In this episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton unpacks one of the most persistent challenges she sees in her coaching work: high-performing women whose crucial conversations do not land with the impact their expertise deserves. She reveals the 5 ways authority dilution quietly shows up (even when you are prepared and competent), walks through her Leadership Impact Framework for turning every conversation into an influence opportunity, and hands you specific language shifts you can use in your very next crucial conversation. This episode originally aired in September 2025 and quickly became one of the most downloaded episodes of the show. Kele is bringing it back because these strategies are more relevant now than they have ever been.A note from Kele: This conversation is being re-released because crucial conversations remain the number one reason organizations bring me in to train and coach their leaders. We were never taught how to have these conversations well. We avoid them, we rush them, or we leave them feeling unheard. And we are living in a moment where these conversations matter more than ever. If you have not heard this one yet, or if it has been a while, it is worth your time today.What You Will Learn:The 5 subtle ways authority dilution shows up in your speech even when you are fully prepared and technically right, and how to spot each one in real time.The Leadership Impact Framework that turns every crucial conversation from a performance you have to survive into an opportunity to lead.The 3 foundational pillars of high-impact communication that command respect without requiring you to raise your voice or change your personality.Strategic language shifts you can implement in your very next difficult conversation, including the exact phrases to replace the ones quietly costing you credibility.The mindset shift that moves you from proving your worth in every meeting to embodying the authority you already have.Why crucial conversations feel so hard for high-performing women specifically, and what to do about it that does not require becoming someone you are not.Your Action Step:Take one step this week to apply this material in a real conversation: Identify one upcoming crucial conversation on your calendar. It might be a performance discussion, a negotiation, or a pushback you have been avoiding.Before the conversation, choose one of the strategic language shifts from this episode and decide exactly where you will use it. One shift, one moment, on purpose.Afterward, reflect on what changed in the exchange when you used the shift. Notice what shifted in you as much as what shifted in the room.Frequently Asked Questions:What is a crucial conversation, and why do they matter for women leaders?A crucial conversation is any high-stakes exchange where opinions differ, emotions run strong, and the outcome matters. Performance discussions, salary negotiations, disagreements with senior leadership, and boundary-setting all qualify. For women leaders, these conversations carry extra weight because the way they are handled often determines whether your competence is fully seen and whether you are trusted with the next opportunity. Getting them right is one of the highest-leverage skills you can build.Why do my important conversations at work fall flat even when I am prepared?Preparation is necessary but not sufficient. Most high-performing women lose ground in crucial conversations not because they lack the material, but because of authority dilution: small, often unconscious speech patterns that quietly undercut how your message lands. Softeners, over-explanation, and language that asks the room to validate you before you have finished your point all drain authority, even when the underlying content is strong. Fixing the dilution changes how the same message is received.How can I command respect in a meeting without seeming aggressive?Commanding respect is not about volume or dominance. It is about the alignment of your words, your voice, and your body, and about removing the language that undercuts you before it reaches the other person. When you speak with clear language, grounded pace, and settled body language, the room reads authority without you having to perform it. Warmth and authority are not opposites. They coexist in every leader who commands genuine respect.What is the mindset shift that changes how crucial conversations land?The shift moves you from proving your worth to embodying your authority. When you walk into a conversation trying to prove you belong there, the room hears the effort of proving. When you walk in from the assumption that you already belong, the room hears the assumption. Both are conveyed by tone, pace, and language, not by content. The mindset shift is the foundation. The language shifts are what carry it into the room.Related Questions:How do you handle difficult conversations with your boss?What are the biggest communication mistakes women make in meetings?How do you speak with authority as a woman in leadership?How do you push back on a decision without damaging the relationship?What language should you avoid in high-stakes conversations at work?About Your Host:Kele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps high-performing women in middle management build the communication and leadership strategies that get them recognized, sponsored, and promoted.Connect with Kele:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.comBook a Leadership Strategy Call (30 minutes, complimentary): https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call

Ana Huang spent years living a double life: international relations scholar, Georgetown grad, geopolitical consultant by day, and secret romance novelist by night. She quietly uploaded chapters to Wattpad under a pen name no one in her life knew, and kept writing even as she built a conventional career that would make her immigrant parents proud. On this episode of She Pivots, Ana shares how COVID cracked her life open, how she taught herself TikTok before BookTok was even a thing, and how she built a community of millions one chapter at a time, all while still clocking in at her day job. She talks about the moment she finally told her family the truth, why she said no to major publishers when Twisted Love blew up, and what it means to bet on yourself. Her Twisted series has now sold over 25 million copies, been translated into 34 languages, and is headed to Netflix—and her new book, King of Gluttony, is out now. You can keep up with Ana Huang on her website anahuang.com, as well as on Instagram and TikTok @authoranahuang. Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to She Pivots 00:28 - Double Life to Literary Sensation 01:58 - Ana's Childhood and Cultural Identity 05:55 - Early Career and Secret Writing 12:14 - Rediscovering Writing During the Pandemic 13:38 - The Romance Genre and TikTok Success 24:24 - Self-Publishing and Traditional Offers 27:22 - Navigating Fame and Fan Expectations 31:16 - King of Gluttony and Future Plans 33:03 - From Low Point to Launch 34:51 - What Does Success Look Like Now? 36:32 - Do You Think You'll Pivot Again? 37:24 - Reflections on Ana's Writing Evolution 38:11 - Podcast Credits Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration. She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success. Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. She Pivots is proud to be an iHeart podcast.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Executive presence" is one of the most repeated, and most problematic, phrases in leadership. After ten years and hundreds of clients, Jill Griffin has stopped using it and built something better.The Leadership Identity Framework is Jill's approach to what EP was trying to measure, done right. In this episode, she's breaking down one of its core pillars and why it changes how you lead.In this episode:Why "executive presence" measures the wrong thingsWhat leadership identity is and how Jill developed itHow to build presence rooted in who you actually areSupport the showJill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention.With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy. Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intentionExecutive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what's nextConnect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & WorkshopsInstagram: @JillGriffinOffical

Marie Claire Lim Moore has built one of the most remarkable careers in corporate Asia.CEO of TransUnion Asia Pacific. Author of two books. TEDx speaker. Mother of three. A Filipina immigrant who climbed to the top of one of the world's leading data and analytics companies without ever pretending to be someone she wasn't.But this conversation isn't about the résumé.It's about what the résumé costs. And what it's worth.Ten years ago, Claire stood on a TEDx stage and asked a question that stopped rooms: how can we have so many tiger moms and so few tiger women? Asian women dominate classrooms, top university rankings, and outperform in early careers. Then, somewhere between ambition and expectation, they disappear from the leadership table.A decade later, the numbers are moving. But the inner game, the guilt, the fear, the daily negotiation between who you are at work and who you are at home, that part hasn't changed.Claire is one of the most honest voices on what it actually looks like to lead 500 people across Asia Pacific, raise three teenagers, stay married for 17 years, and still feel afraid of disappointing the people you love most.Not the polished version. The real one.We talk about the moment her parents' disappointment, over a forgotten bar of soap, inspired a bestselling book and reminded her never to forget where she came from. We talk about the mentor who told her: at work, you're replaceable, at home, you're not and how that one line became a decision-making framework. We talk about why perfectionism is just fear in disguise, why work-life balance is useless as a philosophy but powerful as a daily practice, and why the question isn't whether you can have it all, it's whether you're asking the right question in the first place.And at the end, she answers the one question no host has ever asked her.The answer will stay with you.Apply to work with me: https://www.michaelxcampion.com/Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelxcampion/Guest - Marie Claire Lim Moore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marieclairelimmoore/Marie Claire Lim Moore is the CEO of TransUnion Asia Pacific, leading a team of approximately 500 people across the region. She is the author of two books, Don't Forget the Soap and Other Reminders from My Fabulous Filipina Mother and Don't Forget the Parsley and a TEDx speaker whose talk on Asian women in leadership has continued to spark conversation a decade after its release. A Filipina immigrant raised in New York, Claire has built her career across financial services and data analytics, holding senior roles at American Express, Citi, and Visa before joining TransUnion. She is based in Hong Kong with her husband and three children.(00:00) The Question No One Ever Asked Her(00:47) Ten Years Since the TEDx Talk(03:46) Having It All -- And Why That's the Wrong Question(07:18) The COVID Dividend for Working Parents(10:15) The Hidden Cost of a Global Career in Asia(13:08) How She Actually Wrote Two Books(17:22) The Soap Story That Inspired Everything(19:22) Leading Without Losing Yourself(25:59) Work-Life Balance Is a Theory -- Here's the Practice(33:15) At Work You're Replaceable. At Home You're Not.(43:37) Don't Forget the Parsley -- Making the Best of Everything

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Send us Fan MailHow do you bring up something difficult at work without sounding confrontational, defensive, or like you are picking a fight?That is the challenge many women leaders face when they need to address a peer, manager, team member, or stakeholder about something that is not working. For example:Maybe it is a peer who keeps interrupting you in meetings.Maybe it is a manager who keeps changing priorities without explaining why.Maybe it is a team member who is missing deadlines, and you are not sure whether it is a workload issue or something else.You know the conversation matters, but every opening line you draft sounds too sharp, too heavy, or too risky.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton closes out the five-part June series on the difficult conversations women leaders walk into, braced for a fight. This final episode reveals why a positioned statement often triggers the defensiveness you were trying to avoid, and how leading with a genuine question changes what the other person is willing to think, share, and resolve with you.What You'll LearnWhy building a case before a hard conversation often backfires.The difference between a positioned statement and a genuine question.A practical opening question you can use the next time you need to address something difficult at work.How to open a conversation in a way that lowers defensiveness and increases the chance of a productive response.Who This Is ForThis episode is for women leaders, managers, and high-performing professionals who want to handle hard conversations at work with more confidence, clarity, and executive presence.Your Action StepThink of one conversation you have been putting off. Rewrite your opening sentence as a genuine question instead of a statement. Then have the conversation this week and notice what you learn that you would not have heard if you had led with your position.The Full June SeriesThis episode closes out a five-part series on reframing the difficult conversations women leaders walk into, braced for a fight. Listen to the full arc:Episode 173: When Disagreement Is Actually AlignmentEpisode 175: How to Stop Defending Your Decisions at WorkEpisode 177: How to Talk to Your Manager About Your WorkloadEpisode 178: How to Respond When a Request Does Not Fit Your PrioritiesAI PromptUse this prompt to prepare for a conversation where you need to address something difficult with another person. Paste it into your preferred AI assistant and answer the questions as they come.I'm a [role] in [industry]. I need to address something with my [peer, manager, team member, stakeholder]. Help me prepare a genuine opening question that invites the other person to share their perspective before I share mine.Ask me 3 questions:What have I observed, when did it happen, and why does it matter?What assumption am I making about what was going on for the other person?What would I genuinely want to learn before I decide how to respond?Then write:One genuine question I can use to open the conversation that invites the other person to share their perspective before I share mine.Constraints:Forward-facing toneNo language that signals confrontation, judgment, or a hidden agendaThe question must be genuinely curious, not a setup for a statement I'm planning to makeMust carry the same weight as “Help me understand what was happening when X came up. I want to make sure I'm reading it right.”Must sound like a leader who is genuinely open to learning something new, not someone who has already decided what happenedAvoid softening language like “just,” “a little,” “maybe,” “I was thinking,” “I wanted to mention,” or “I'm sorry”Must invite a real answer, not a yes-or-no reactionExample output style:“Help me understand what was happening when X came up. I want to make sure I'm reading it right.”Common Questions About Hard Conversations at Work1. How do I start a hard conversation at work without sounding confrontational?Start with a genuine question instead of a positioned statement. A real question lowers defensiveness and makes it easier for the other person to share useful information.2. What should I say when I need to address a problem with a coworker or manager?Lead with curiosity about what happened, not certainty about your interpretation. That keeps the conversation open and gives you more information before you decide how to respond.3. Why do hard conversations go badly so quickly?They often go sideways because the opening sounds like a case, a judgment, or a conclusion instead of an invitation to think together.Ready to Go Deeper?If the conversation you are facing carries career risk, or you want help thinking through your specific situation, book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele. You will talk through where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.About Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with KeleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com/

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. In this episode, Lauren and Blaine explore how commitment has the power to transform every area of life, especially when it comes to self-care, leadership, and personal growth.They discuss the Earth element in Energy Medicine Yoga and how many caregivers, healers, and helpers can become energetically depleted when caring for others takes priority over caring for themselves. Through the lens of Energy Medicine and the Five Elements, they share why making a commitment to your own well-being changes the way you show up in your relationships, work, and purpose.The conversation also marks a major milestone in Blaine's journey with EMYoga. From student and assistant to COO and now legal co-owner, Blaine reflects on how stepping into ownership has strengthened her confidence, leadership, decision-making, and relationship with responsibility. She opens up about navigating increased financial awareness, developing a stronger backbone, and learning to balance her natural Metal energy with more Fire, joy, and playfulness.Lauren and Blaine also dive into their unique partnership dynamics, exploring how Metal and Water energies complement one another, why trust has become the foundation of their work together, and how they navigate changing plans and big visions.They share the future of EMYoga, including upcoming programs to scale their vision. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:35 The Earth Element & Self-Care02:25 Why Commitment Changes Everything03:12 Blaine's Journey to Co-Owner05:36 The Shift After Signing the Papers07:47 Responsibility, Leadership & Backbone11:53 Coaching for Stage Presence & Energy13:56 Balancing Metal Energy with Fire16:07 Working with a Water-Energy CEO18:29 Building Trust Through the Years19:53 Scheduling & Different Energy Styles21:34 Trends in the Healing Industry23:11 Staying Grounded in Your Niche25:52 The Vision for EMYoga26:28 Training Teachers, Healers & Leaders30:00 Commitment, Growth & Chakra Shifts33:30 ConclusionEpisode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga#EnergyMedicineYoga #EMYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #EnergyMedicine #FiveElements #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #HolisticHealth #ConsciousLeadership #WomenInLeadership #GrowthMindset 

Episode Summary Judge Nushin Sayfie traces her path from a fifth-grade classroom where a teacher named her attorney general, to 14 years defending clients who couldn't afford a lawyer, to the bench of Florida's 11th Judicial Circuit. She talks with Kathryn Rubino about what she gave up to become a judge, what she has never stopped missing, and what finally pushed her to apply for a vacancy she hadn't planned on. She's direct about the realities most judicial candidates don't advertise: the pressure of running for election, the vulnerability of every public decision, and the steep learning curve of developing the thick skin the job demands. On women in law, she's equally clear. The numbers at the top still don't reflect what's happening in law school classrooms, and that gap doesn't close without honest conversation and real mentorship. Key Takeaways The move from trial lawyer to judge means trading the high of winning for a different kind of authority. Most honest judges will tell you they miss it. Florida's system of judicial elections creates genuine pressure on sitting judges. Any judge who claims otherwise has probably already decided to retire. Preparation is irreplaceable. No natural talent substitutes for doing the work, and that's as true in the courtroom as anywhere. Mentorship isn't optional. It's one of the clearest predictors of who makes it to the top of the profession, especially for women. 'Use the robe.' Authority doesn't require volume. The most effective leaders in any room are the ones who bring the temperature down. Links and Resources Above the Law The Jabot Podcast Keywords Judge Nushin Sayfie, The Jabot Podcast, Kathryn Rubino, women in law, public defender, judicial career, Florida judge, Chief Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, legal mentorship, judicial elections, trial lawyer, women in leadership, legal career advice, Above the Law, courtroom experience, legal profession, women attorneys, judicial temperament, work-life balance in law Episode Highlights [00:00:24 - 00:01:36]  Judge Sayfie traces her interest in law to a fifth-grade teacher who named her attorney general of the class government. [00:02:10 - 00:04:17]  On 14 years as a public defender, and why defending people who couldn't afford a lawyer felt like the right fit. [00:04:29 - 00:06:04]  The baptism conversation that led to an unexpected application for a judicial vacancy, decided on the drive home. [00:07:54 - 00:09:09]  On the unique high of winning as a trial lawyer, and what it's like to sit on the other side of that feeling. [00:09:47 - 00:11:08]  On developing thick skin, making decisions under public scrutiny, and why judges who avoid deciding are failing. [00:13:30 - 00:16:31]  On running for judicial election in Florida and surviving unfair media coverage as Chief Judge. [00:17:31 - 00:18:03]  On women still not reaching the top despite filling more than half of law school seats across the country. [00:22:05 - 00:24:05]  The death penalty war story: a client who refused to testify mid-trial, dismantling months of case preparation. [00:25:17 - 00:26:16]  On being the calming presence in any room: 'Use the robe. Don't raise your voice.'

From child actor to Disney star to pop icon dubbed "Lesbian Jesus," Hayley Kiyoko built a career creating the representation she never had as a half-Japanese, queer artist. In this episode of She Pivots, Hayley opens up about becoming a community's symbol practically overnight while still figuring herself out, and how she moved from leading with fear to leading with confidence and self-love. She also shares how she found her fiancée, Becca Tilley, and reflects on the decade-long journey that culminated in her Girls Like Girls film and album—a project that started with high school heartbreak twenty years ago. Happy Pride Month, Pivoters! Girls like girls is out NOW. See it in theatres and check out the companion Girls Like Girls album. Chapters: 00:00.240 Welcome to She Pivots 00:39.839 Guest Intro: Hayley Kiyoko 01:55.920 Hayley's Childhood 08:12.105 Early Music Career: Joining Stunners 13:26.210 The Birth of "Girls Like Girls" 18:27.920 20GayTeen: Music and Queer Identity 20:27.837 Music Industry Challenges 28:16.883 Hayley's Personal Identity Journey 34:33.599 The Journey to Film Direction 37:16.857 The Power of Representation on Screen 40:00.669 From Low Point to Launch 41:43.024 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again? 43:25.760 Reflections on Hayley's Journey 44:17.600 Podcast Credits Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration. She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success. Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the age of AI (yes, I kind of roll my eyes when I say that), you have a massive opportunity to double down on YOU. You are an original - literally one in eight billion… I want you to be strutting your stuff like that means something to you. Because if it means something to you, it will mean something to those around you, too.  AI cannot replicate you. No version of AI can create the unique overlap of your lived experiences, trained skills, innate talents, professional judgment, values, and unique points of view to create another you. While AI can generate endless information, it cannot replace the wisdom you've gained throughout your career or the way you connect ideas, solve problems, and influence others.  This episode will help you solidly step into your unique expertise, experiences, and insights that contribute to your personal leadership brand and make your contributions uniquely valuable in the future of work. It is time for you to define what you want to be known for. You have an opportunity to decide how you will be seen and how you will be valued as someone who is irreplaceable and indispensable.  In this episode, I will walk you through my thought leadership formula: (Knowledge x Lived Experience x Unique POV) + Communication = Thought Leadership. Understanding how to leverage this formula will become increasingly important in the age of AI. This will help you future-proof your career and remain relevant in a rapidly changing environment.  I also tackle the often uncomfortable topic of visibility and why leadership visibility matters more than ever. For many women in leadership, being seen can feel vulnerable, yet visibility is often the bridge between expertise and influence. Whether you're focused on building your leadership legacy, increasing your impact, or becoming more intentional about how you show up professionally, this episode will challenge you to think differently about how you choose to be seen, what you want to be known for, and how your thought leadership can create meaningful influence for years to come. Links Mentioned: June 24th Free Workshop: The Future-Proof Leader: Why Your Thought Leadership Matters Significantly More in the Age of AI: https://saradean.com/future/ Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever wondered whether your biggest dreams are truly yours—or shaped by fear, validation, and old conditioning? Jessica sits down with bestselling author and TBMer Tara Mohr to explore the powerful distinction between your inner critic and inner mentor. Together, they unpack how we hide from visibility, delay our purpose through perfectionism, and unknowingly play small in pursuit of safety. Tara shares the framework that has helped thousands of women reconnect with their authentic voice and step into greater self-expression, impact, and fulfillment. From the nervous system's role in self-doubt to reframing feedback and confidence, this episode offers practical tools for anyone ready to be seen—in work, creativity, relationships, and life. Whether you're launching a business, sharing your story, or simply feeling the pull toward a more authentic version of yourself, this conversation is a reminder: your wisdom already lives within you. Ready to step into your power? The Be Seen Challenge is live — drop into the TBM app to take the kickoff quiz and begin. Find the complete show notes here → https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast   Resources: The Be Seen Challenge Stop playing small in your career, relationships, and life and manifest your next level. Now live inside The Pathway.   Summer Sale: $23/Month Start your manifestation journey at our lowest price of the season: $23/month! Join now and step into the Be Seen Challenge with us before this offer ends.   Free Masterclass: Step Into Your F*ck It Energy If you missed our live masterclass with Lacy and Jessica — don't worry, you can still watch the replay! Learn how to step into your f*ck it energy and feel genuinely safe being seen.   Join the Pathway Membership Use code EXPANDED for 20% off your first month! The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential. LEARN MORE HERE   Get the latest from TBM Join the Pathway now - Return to Magic Challenge, Money Challenge, and Nervous System Reset available now!   New to TBM? Free Offerings to Get You Started Learn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire  Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial Library Ready to find out what's holding you back? Try our Free Clarity Exercise   Be an EXPANDER! Share Your Manifestation Story Submit to Be a Process Guest What did you manifest during the Return to Magic Challenge? Share a voice note of your question, block, or Process to be featured in an episode!   This Episode Is Brought to You By:  ARMRA - Get 30% off your first subscription order with code TBM  Colostrum: Immune Revival - Immune barrier superfood    Fatty15 - go to fatty15.com/TBM use code TBM at checkout to get an additional 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit   PIQUE - Get  20% off any Pique products at piquelife.com/tbm, and use code TBM at checkout.  Sun Goddess Matcha   In this episode we talk about: The concept of the Inner Mentor and how to access it Distinguishing intuition from fear-based thinking Understanding the true role of the inner critic Why visibility activates the nervous system Playing big versus playing small The hidden ways women avoid being seen Perfectionism and its connection to self-worth Designing at the whiteboard versus taking action Finding confidence through values instead of validation Why feedback reflects the giver as much as the receiver The relationship between curiosity and fear Language patterns that diminish personal authority Reclaiming your authentic voice and self-expression Sharing your story versus hiding behind expertise The joy and fulfillment that emerge from living authentically   Mentioned In the Episode:  Take the Be Seen Quiz in the TBM app Playing Big book available here: https://www.taramohr.com/the-playing-big-book/ Find our Be Seen Challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Inner Child Workshop, Safe to Be Seen DI, and the Be Seen Challenge Challenge)   Connect with Tara Mohr! Playing Big book available here: https://www.taramohr.com/the-playing-big-book/ Meet Your Inner Mentor (guided visualization): https://www.taramohr.com/book/inner-mentor-signup/ Free Inner Critic chapter from the Playing Big book: https://www.taramohr.com/the-playing-big-book/free-chapter/ HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill)Available now! The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.At TBM, we've redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you'll learn how to: – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true selfWith over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you're meant to live.Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest. Where To Find Us!@tobemagnetic (IG)@LacyannephillipsLacy Launched a Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here@Jessicaashleygill@tobemagnetic (youtube)@expandedpodcast