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What if the life you worked so hard to build no longer feels aligned with who you're becoming?In Part One of the ICON Series, Allison Walsh explores the powerful process of reinvention and what it means to intentionally create your next chapter. From career changes and entrepreneurship to identity, personal growth, and finding greater alignment, Allison shares the lessons she has learned through her own seasons of reinvention—and why starting again does not mean starting from scratch.You may have the career, business, title, recognition, or stability you once dreamed about, yet still feel like something is missing. If you've been asking yourself, “Is this still right for me?”, this episode will help you recognize the difference between simply being successful and being truly aligned with the life you're building.In This Episode, Allison Explores:The 4 signs that you may be ready for reinventionWhy success can stop feeling like alignmentHow gratitude and growth can exist at the same timeWhy your identity can become limiting when it is tied too closely to a title or roleThe difference between being capable of something and being called to continue doing itWhy working harder isn't always the answer when something no longer fitsHow to recognize whether a difficult season is developing you or depleting youWhat to do when your future requires more space than your current life can holdHow to conduct an intentional reinvention auditWhat you should honor, release, carry forward, and practice nowWhy you don't have to burn down your current life to begin creating your next chapterHow to start building your next career, business, or opportunity before you're ready to make the leapThe Reinvention AuditIf you're in a season of change, Allison challenges you to evaluate four things:HONOR — What has this chapter given you?RELEASE — What no longer fits?CARRY FORWARD — What experience, skills, relationships, reputation, and strengths are you taking with you?PRACTICE NOW — What decision can you make today that reflects the woman you're becoming?You don't need to map out the next five years. You simply need to get honest about your next right move.Your Challenge This WeekTake a few minutes to complete your own reinvention audit.Write down four headings:Honor. Release. Carry Forward. Practice Now.You don't need to figure out your entire future. Start by telling yourself the truth about what no longer fits and identifying one decision that moves you toward your next chapter.Because reinvention isn't about becoming someone entirely different.It's about becoming a more complete expression of who you've been becoming all along. About the ICON SeriesICON stands for Intention, Create, Own, Next—a series about intentionally creating your next incredible chapter.This episode is Part One, focused on intention and reinvention.In the next episode, Allison will explore how you can turn everything you've lived and learned into something that creates value, impact, and opportunity for others. Continue Your JourneyIf you're ready to intentionally create your next incredible chapter, Allison invites you to join the ICONIC Impact Summit on November 5 in Winter Park.And if you're looking for strategic support to turn your expertise, story, and vision into a recognizable platform and business, explore the She Believed She Could™ Collective, where the work centers around mindset, messaging, marketing, monetization, and momentum.This episode is sponsored by AdventHealth for Women. Learn more about their Women's Health Navigation Team and how they're making healthcare simpler for women and their families at AdventHealthForWomen.com.Join Us at Iconic ImpactReady to create your next incredible chapter?The She Believed She Could™ ICONIC IMPACT takes place November 5, 2026, in The Center for Health and Wellbeing | Winter Park, Florida, bringing together ambitious, accomplished women for meaningful conversations around leadership, visibility, business growth, wellbeing, purpose, and impact. The experience continues November 6 with the exclusive VIP Impact Lab at Hi Hello Labs.
Podcast DescriptionIn this episode, Dr. Susan Madsen explores findings from the September 2026 research brief, The Status of Women Leaders in Public Education (K–12): A 2026 Update. The report shows meaningful progress: women now hold just over half of leadership roles statewide, with notable gains on district boards, in superintendent positions, and among principals and assistant principals — particularly in elementary and charter schools. Yet the brief also highlights persistent gaps, including the low share of women serving as district superintendents and a recent decline in women leading public high schools.Together, these findings offer a clear picture of where representation is improving, where it is stalling, and why gender‑diverse leadership remains essential as Utah's schools navigate growing challenges. Dr. Madsen is joined by Jamie Faux and Corinne Clarkson, co‑authors of the report, to walk through the data, discuss emerging trends, and reflect on what the future of K–12 leadership in Utah may hold.GuestsJamie Faux Research Assistant, Utah Women & Leadership ProjectCorinne Clarkson Research Associate, Utah Women & Leadership ProjectDownload the full research brief HERE.Visit the Utah Women & Leadership Project website.Share this episode with colleagues, educators, community partners, or anyone interested in strengthening leadership across Utah's schools.Support the show
Women Leaders Psychological Safety: How Kerry Siggins Turned "You're Erratic" Into Her Best Leadership Lesson Last updated: September 3, 2026 Trusted by leaders at Stanford University, Ernst & Young, Autodesk, MGM Grand Resorts, and Farmers Insurance Executive Summary: The word that stung most in StoneAge CEO Kerry Siggins' toughest feedback moment was the word that was true. Here's her litmus test for real feedback, how she builds psychological safety without losing accountability, and how women leaders navigate the double bind. Quick Takeaways: If feedback "stings," there's probably truth in it worth examining Psychological safety and accountability aren't opposites — done right, they build each other The double bind is real: women who are direct risk being called aggressive Influence matters more than being right — and it changes how feedback lands U.S. employee engagement hit a decade-low of 31% in early 2026 Jump to:The Feedback Story · Spotting Valid Feedback ·Safety vs. Accountability · The Double Bind ·Action Plan · FAQ As an executive leadership coach with over 30 years of experience (MA, MFT, PCC) working with Fortune 50–1000 companies, I've watched brilliant women leaders freeze in two different ways: some can't tell which feedback to take seriously and which to release, and others have been burned so badly by being called "too direct" that they've gone quiet. Both patterns erode psychological safety — theirs, and their team's. This is Part Two of my conversation with Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge and author of Talk With Trust: How to Own Feedback, Spark Growth, and Build Stronger Teams. In Part One, we walked through her SHARES framework for difficult conversations. Here, we go deeper into the moment that started it all — the day a trusted colleague told her she was "erratic" — and what she's learned since about telling real feedback from noise, building psychological safety without losing accountability, and the double bind that so many women leaders still navigate every day. The Feedback That Almost Cost Kerry Siggins Her COO — And Changed Her Leadership Kerry had spent a year having what she thought were deep, honest conversations with her COO. Then, in a discussion about his role and growth path, it came out all at once: "You think you're this inspiring CEO who disrupts the industry, but really what you are is erratic, and you're really hard to work for. You're the problem." Kerry's first instinct was to fire him. She paused instead — because, as she told me, "I don't want to react in the moment." That pause is the whole story. Kerry went home, sat with the feedback, and asked herself a simple question: what's true about this? She landed on one word — erratic — and traced it back to something real: her fast pace and love of new ideas could look, from the outside, like constant direction-changing. She decided, in that moment, to become a "cool, calm, and collected, unflappable leader." It changed how she led. It also cost her the relationship — the way the feedback was delivered damaged the trust between them beyond repair, and her COO eventually left the company. Both things were true at once: the feedback was a gift, and the delivery broke something. That tension is exactly why psychological safety matters — not as comfort, but as the structure that lets hard truths get said before they explode. How to Tell Valid Feedback From Noise Kerry's litmus test is disarmingly simple: if it stings, there's probably some truth to it. She described being called "disingenuous" by someone recently and letting it go completely — because it didn't sting. She knows who she is on that dimension. But "erratic" stung, because some part of her recognized it. That sting is data. The follow-up question matters just as much: is this feedback about who I am, or about someone else's perception and unmet need? "Just because something hits your identity," Kerry said, "doesn't mean that person is right or wrong — it just means they're seeing things differently." Her advice for women leaders receiving feedback that challenges their identity: get curious, ask for examples, and then decide. "Do you want to be right, or do you want to be accurate?" Accuracy requires asking questions. Being right just requires defending your position. She also named something every leader has lived: most of what reaches you has already been filtered. The brain can only process a tiny fraction of available information, and the person giving you feedback is filtering it further through their own fear of your reaction. The fix is direct: ask "what are you not saying right now?" and genuinely invite the rest. Psychological Safety vs. Accountability: Why They're Not Opposites Most leaders treat psychological safety and accountability as a tradeoff — soft versus firm, safe versus serious. Kerry rejects that framing entirely. "There can be accountability in how you're addressing any kind of challenge through dialogue," she said. Her practice: after a hard conversation, put recurring check-ins on the calendar — not as a punishment, but as a standing space to talk about progress, struggles, and wins. "My manager really cares about me" and "I'm being held accountable" become the same sentence, not opposite ones. Accountability only becomes destructive to psychological safety when it's used as a weapon instead of a rhythm. This is the same territory I mapped out recently in a LinkedIn post on the three pillars of trust — and two of them apply directly here. Trust isn't built in one big moment. It's built in the small moments people learn they can count on you. — Sabrina Braham, MA, MFT, PCC Authenticity breaks when a leader hides a mistake to protect their image instead of admitting when they're wrong — exactly what Kerry avoided by sitting with "erratic" instead of dismissing it. And reliability breaks when accountability only shows up when something goes wrong instead of on a consistent rhythm — which is precisely why Kerry's recurring check-ins work: the consistency itself is what makes accountability feel like care instead of a threat. The Double Bind: When Direct Reads as Aggressive I asked Kerry directly: women leaders often face a double bind — direct enough to be respected reads as aggressive; warm enough to be liked reads as weak. How do you navigate it? Her answer came from experience: a fellow board member once told her, in front of a long-time customer, that she was "aggressive" and an "overachiever" — framed as a flaw. "There's no way he would have ever said that to a man," she said. This isn't just anecdote. New 2026 research out of INSEAD confirms the bind is still fully intact: promotion-focused language — bold, action-oriented, opportunity-framed — tends to clash with gendered expectations for women leaders, while prevention-focused, risk-aware language can reinforce perceptions of low competence, a tension that gets sharper under crisis or high pressure. Separate research on women serving as corporate board directors found something even more troubling: the constant work of switching between "warmth" tactics and "competence" tactics to avoid backlash is itself a driver of the disproportionate burnout many women in leadership report — the double bind isn't just unfair, it's exhausting in a measurable way. Kerry's shift wasn't to soften herself — it was to change what she was optimizing for. "I changed my perspective: do I want to be right, or do I want to influence?" When someone in a meeting takes her idea and repeats it as their own, she no longer takes it personally. "That's a great idea, let's build on that" gets her further than proving the idea was hers first. Influence, not being right, became her north star — and it's a reframe available to any woman leader caught in the double bind. You don't have to shrink to be trusted. The FREE Leading Before You're Ready Playbook gives you language and a framework for navigating exactly this — leading with directness and building the trust that gets you promoted. GET THE FREE PLAYBOOK Implement This Week: Building Psychological Safety Without Losing Accountability (10 minutes) Recall the last piece of feedback that stung. Write down exactly why it stung — what did it touch that you believe about yourself? (15 minutes) Separate what's accurate from what's someone else's unmet expectation. Ask: is this something I need to work on, or a relationship I need to manage? (5 minutes) Identify one relationship where you suspect you're only getting filtered information. Plan to ask directly: "What are you not telling me?" (20 minutes) Put one recurring check-in on the calendar with a direct report — framed around progress and support, not correction. (This week) Bring one piece of feedback to your own team: "I'm working on X, and I'd love one honest thing I could do better." Modeling receptivity is the fastest way to build a feedback culture. (Ongoing) The next time you're told you're "too direct," ask for a specific example before deciding whether to change anything. Success metric: you leave with clarity, not just a feeling. Common Mistakes Leaders Make With Feedback and Safety Treating every sting as truth. Not all feedback that hurts is accurate — some reflects the other person's ego or fear, not your reality. Examine it before you internalize it. Defending instead of asking. Over-explaining your intentions in the moment shuts down the other person's willingness to keep talking, even if it doesn't feel defensive to you. Using accountability as punishment. If check-ins only happen when something goes wrong, people stop seeing them as safe — and stop bringing you the truth early. Softening yourself to avoid the double bind. Shrinking your directness doesn't resolve the bind — it just trades one cost for another, and the research suggests the constant self-regulation itself carries a burnout cost. Shift toward influence instead of retreat. Reading body language as neutral....
In this episode, Ashley Spargo talks with Andrea Ledbetter about her journey with non-profits, philanthropy, and advice for young women in the business world.GreatNews.Life & Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note!The All About the Girls Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.Life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you'll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region's only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.
Women are reshaping leadership in academic neurology, representing a growing share of the field yet remaining underrepresented in its most senior roles. In this episode of ANA Investigates, we had the privilege of speaking with two former women presidents of the American Neurological Association. Dr. Elizabeth Ross is a professor of neurology and neuroscience and director of the Center for Neurogenetics at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Frances E. Jensen is professor and chair of the Department of Neurology and co-director of the Translational Neuroscience Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Together, they discuss lessons learned, mentorship, strategic engagement, work-life balance, and how the next generation of women can build meaningful and consequential careers in leadership. The discussion was led by Dr. Sarah Nelson, an assistant professor at Tufts Medical Center.
A leadership and visibility strategist on why women over-explain, and the four-part shift to executive presence and real authority in any room.Dr. Rita Renee spent 30 years in executive healthcare leadership learning the difference between explaining yourself and owning the room. On this episode of The Power Lounge, she joins Amy Vaughan to unpack why so many high-performing women shrink their language before they even finish a sentence, and the specific words to use instead. This is a conversation about executive presence for women, precision in communication, and what it actually takes to lead with authority without losing your humanity.Key takeawaysExplaining is convincing people you deserve to be in the room. Owning is knowing you already belong there.Every extra qualifier, like just, maybe, or I think, quietly gives away your authority before you finish the sentence.Precision has four parts: know your point before you start talking, lead with the headline, cut unnecessary qualifiers, and end clearly with what you recommend or need.Confidence and kindness are not opposites. You can be warm and still be clear, and disagree without over-explaining why.You do not have to be in every room. Be fully visible in the rooms that matter for the people you serve."Explaining is when you feel like I have to convince you that I deserve to be in the room. Owning is when I know I belong there."Dr. Rita Renee"Clarity is not about saying more. It's just making what matters impossible to miss."Dr. Rita ReneeTimestamps00:00 Welcome and introducing Dr. Rita Renee01:05 Explaining versus owning the room03:06 A 30 year lesson from healthcare leadership04:43 The pattern holding high performing women back07:26 Moving from seeking validation to stating your position09:34 A real example of repositioning as a decision maker11:34 Four strategies for precise communication14:03 Confidence, kindness, and the fear of being too much15:19 Executive presence on Zoom versus in the room16:46 The first shift for women early in their career19:47 The future of leadership communication23:08 Power round with Dr. Rita Renee25:47 How to connect with Dr. Rita ReneeConnect with Dr. Rita ReneeWebsite: https://drritarenee.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drritarenee/Connect with Together DigitalWebsite: https://togetherindigital.comPodcast: https://togetherindigital.com/podcastSupport the show
What would change if more women stopped waiting to feel completely ready and began stepping into the leadership roles they are already capable of leading?In this episode, Joshua Stamper is joined by Dr. Carrie Mugridge and Dr. Jennifer Perez Bessolo, coauthors of Leading Without Apology: Empowering Women in Educational Leadership, From Aspiration to Advancement. Together, they unpack the internal doubts and external barriers that can keep talented women from pursuing school and district leadership roles.Carrie and Jennifer explore why many women remain in the classroom longer, underestimate their qualifications, and hesitate to seek advancement without a direct invitation. They also discuss imposter syndrome, the likability conundrum, the pressure to be both strong and agreeable, and the value of embracing qualities such as emotional intelligence as leadership strengths.About Dr. Carrie Mugridge Dr. Mugridge is a nationally recognized educational leader and women's leadership advocate with more than 20 years of experience shaping school systems, developing leaders, and elevating women's voices in education. As Executive Director of Learning Services for a school district, Mugridge has led districtwide initiatives that strengthened instructional quality, elevated leadership capacity, and improved student outcomes—contributing to the 2024 National ESEA Distinguished School Award for Closing the Achievement Gap, one of the nation's highest honors. She has directed major efforts in curriculum design, MTSS implementation, federal programs, and professional learning, and she is widely known for creating supportive, high-expectation coaching systems for teachers and administrators. Dr. Mugridge's passion for advancing women in leadership extends beyond her district. She serves as a Program Advisor for a Women in Leadership Program, where she mentors aspiring female leaders across the country. She is also a published author in the Under the Umbrella USA series and a national presenter, with sessions such as “Empowering Women in Education: Navigating Leadership & Career Pathways” and “Women in K–12 Educational Leadership: Leaning In and Lessons Learned.” Throughout her career, Dr. Mugridge has been recognized for excellence in teaching and leadership, including being named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Kansas, a Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 3 Finalist, and a U.S. Department of Education Teaching Ambassador Fellowship Finalist. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in servant leadership, authenticity, and the belief that women thrive when they are supported, challenged, and unapologetically themselves. Now, as a consultant and women's leadership coach, Dr. Mugridge helps emerging and aspiring leaders build confidence, develop strategic clarity, and step boldly into leadership roles. Through personalized coaching, speaking engagements, and leadership development experiences, she equips women to lead with purpose, resilience, and impact. About Dr. Jennifer Perez Bessolo Dr. Jennifer Perez Bessolo is the Director of the University of Kansas Educational Administration Leadership and Policy programs at both the master's and doctoral levels. She also serves as a Professor of the Practice and Co-Director of Accreditation for the KU School of Education and Human Sciences. Dr. Bessolo earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Kansas. With more than two decades of experience in education, her professional background spans PK–12 leadership, teaching and learning, higher education, and educational consulting. She spent 17 years serving in public education across Kansas and North Carolina before transitioning to higher education, where she has served for the past six years. Throughout her career, Dr. Bessolo has held a variety of leadership roles, including Director of Curriculum, Federal Programs, and Virtual Learning; Middle and Secondary Director; Principal; Assistant Principal; Teacher; and Coach. As a mentor for the Kansas Educational Leadership Institute (KELI), she has coached first-year principals and supported leadership development across school districts. A certified HIGH5 Strengths and Kolbe Index consultant, Dr. Bessolo is passionate about helping individuals and teams maximize their strengths and effectiveness. She has served on multiple Kansas State Department of Education committees and has presented at state and national conferences on Open Educational Resources and personalized, problem-solving learning. She is also a featured guest on podcasts and women's leadership panels, where she advocates for empowering women to find their voice, purpose, and success in educational leadership. Through her work as a professor, consultant, mentor, and founder of the Women's Educational Leadership and Learning Alliance (WELLA), Dr. Bessolo has supported hundreds of aspiring and current leaders. Through her scholarship, mentoring, and leadership development work, she is dedicated to helping women navigate the realities of educational leadership and thrive in positions of influence and impact. Follow Carrie and Jennifer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmugridge https://www.facebook.com/jenny.perezbessolo LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-perez-bessolo-ed-d-6b741815/https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-mugridge-ed-d-8ba367171/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9SWXXNR?lv=shuf&redirect=true&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback&linkCode=ll2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=e36b1b8d80fe06e208d7964c393537d2&language=en_US&gaOptInStatus=true&ref_=as_li_ss_tl — #1 New Release, "The Language of Behavior" is NOW Available! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVT32KQ1?&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=d18e5a44a6582a22d15ee23193af7bb8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl The Language of Behavior is an essential guide for school leaders committed to transforming their school culture and addressing student behavior through a more compassionate, effective approach. Drawing on their extensive experience in education, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper challenge outdated disciplinary practices and offer a clear, trauma-informed framework that empowers educators to interpret student behavior as a form of communication. Through three core tenets—Consider the Environment, Explore the Root Causes of Behavior, and Respond with Intentionality—this book equips leaders with actionable strategies to foster positive behavior, build stronger relationships, and cultivate a more supportive school climate. Packed with real-world case studies, evidence-based practices, and insights into the lasting effects of childhood trauma, The Language of Behavior provides school leaders with the tools to create lasting, meaningful change. It offers a roadmap to reduce behavior issues, re-engage students and staff, and establish a culture of accountability and empathy. This book is not just a reference—it's a call to lead with vision and transform how we approach discipline, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive. Bulk Orders: https://www.connectedd.org/bulk-orders — Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? Contact Brad Waid to book Joshua Stamper for your next event on Improving Student Behavior, Impacting School Mental Health, or Creating healthy habits. Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper: Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 Aspire to Lead Won the FireBird Award! I'm happy to announce that my book, “Aspire to Lead”, won the 2022 Leadership Book Award from Speak Up Talk Radio! It is a great honor to get this kind of recognition and I really appreciate all your support! The book is available for purchase on Amazon....
If you've ever felt stuck in the same patterns and can't figure out why, this episode is going to stop you cold.Mastin Kipp built his entire life's work around one powerful reframe: stop asking why the addiction. Start asking why the pain. As a trauma-informed coach and nervous system expert who has worked alongside Tony Robbins and coached some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs and creators, he brings clarity to some of the most complex human experiences in a way that actually lands.What you'll take away:● Why addiction is a regulation strategy, and what that reframe changes about how we approach healing.● How fear shows up in the body before your mind even catches up, and why that's not your fault.● The three-word framework.● Why the female brain's ability to hold everything at once is a superpower, not dysregulation.● The difference between being victimized and living as a victim at identity level, and why that distinction is everything.● How to navigate religious trauma and form a personal relationship with a higher power that's entirely your own.● Why your differences in a relationship don't have to pull you apart, they can actually grow you.● The one thing Mastin says to every single person who walks in carrying a trauma story.This is not a fear-based conversation. It's a grounded, empowering reminder that you are so much more than what you've been through, and that healing is really just coming back to who you are underneath all of it.If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you haven't already, follow Toxic Free with KB so you never miss a conversation like this one.
Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast! I'm your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Today, I'm joined by Dr. Monique Carroll, Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Chicago State University. Monique calls herself a builder - and after listening to this conversation, you'll understand why. She first applied for the role at Chicago State years before ultimately getting the job, because she saw the opportunity to build something special. Now, she's doing exactly that - transforming the culture, growing her team, joining a new conference and helping bring Division I football to Chicago's South Side for the first time! But what really stands out is the confidence Monique has developed to lead through change while staying completely true to who she is. We talk about betting on yourself, finding opportunity in uncomfortable moments, and why women need to stop chasing perfection... There are so many great takeaways in this one. Keep listening for more from Monique - and remember, We Are Women Leaders!
When Lella Sá was seven years old, she learned to meditate with her grandmother, which was the beginning of a spiritual journey that has guided her through multiple expressions of her calling; from modeling, to event management, to biographical counselling, to motherhood, to running a Waldorf school. She now serves as a culture change and productivity consultant focused on what she calls Matrifocial Leadership. Today we explore how Lella's in-depth practice of menstrual cycle awareness influences and inspires her work supporting women to lead through Maitrifocal practices that honour life. We chat about what could become possible if we all embodied this life-affirming form of leadership, personally and collectively, as well as some of the obstacles that get in the way. We explore:How to work in sync with our biology, our biography and our responsibility as humans living in this epoch, by embodying the wisdom of ‘life before performance'. How cycle awareness and aligning with natural rhythms helps us to cultivate a new, healthy relationship with time, by using our bodies as leadership infrastructure. How indigenous cyclical wisdom can teach us about the practice of sufficiency, which is vital to putting life at the centre of our work, and to work through stewardship and collaboration instead of domination and competition. ---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyLella Sà: @lellasa - https://www.instagram.com/lellasa
AI roles offer more than 2X the income potential, yet women account for only 26% of new hires for those AI jobs. That makes this a pivotal moment for women and their careers.In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, host Natalie Benamou talks with Erica Rooney about the opportunity in front of women, the bias already showing up in AI, and why learning to use these tools well matters now.Together they dive in deep into Erica's new book: ‘The AI GAP: Women, AI, and the Next Great Leap Forward'.This your time to go beyond understanding how AI is changing work, leadership and what you should do next.Stay until the end when Erica shares a powerful five-part prompting framework you can start using right away.About Erica Anderson RooneyErica is the founder of HER Collective, a Chief People Officer with over 15 years of experience. She is the author of The AI GAP: Women, AI, and the Next Great Leap Forward and Glass ceilings and sticky floors. If women aren't actively involved in the build and the governance, they will be left behind. Her newest book is a must read.Find Erica Anderson Rooney here:joinhercollective.comericaandersonrooney.comlinkedin.com/in/ericarooneyKeep shining your light bright. The world needs you.HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.Join us September 16th: The Future is Yours to Build: Wealth. Security. Impact in the AI Era.
What if the key to a more impactful 2027 is the work you do before the new year begins? In this amazing episode of The She Believed She Could™ Podcast, Allison Walsh sits down with Carolina Flores to take you behind the vision for Iconic Impact, an intentional experience created for ambitious women, entrepreneurs, leaders, thought leaders, and change-makers who are ready to create their next incredible chapter. Allison and Carolina explore what it means to honor where you are while still being ambitious about where you're going. They dive into alignment, mindset, personal branding, visibility, leadership, influence, and the importance of channeling ambition in a direction that creates meaningful impact—not simply doing more because you feel like you should. They also talk about why Q4 is the perfect time to start preparing for 2027. Instead of waiting until January 1 to set goals, this is an opportunity to reflect on what worked, what didn't, what you want more of, what you're ready to release, and what you need to put in place now to enter the new year with clarity and momentum. For women who have spent years building behind the scenes, Allison and Carolina also explore the next step of becoming more visible. Whether you're growing a business, advancing your career, building a personal brand, leading a nonprofit, or expanding your influence, visibility can help you take the expertise and experience you've already built and turn it into greater impact. And then there's the power of community. Iconic Impact was created to bring together ambitious women who understand what it means to build something meaningful—and who believe that success becomes even more powerful when we use it to support, champion, and create opportunities for other women. From the incredible speaker lineup to the hands-on Impact Lab, meaningful connections, and the new Impact Grants supporting women entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders, Allison and Carolina share what makes this experience different and why every detail has been created with intention. If you're ready to strengthen your visibility, expand your influence, connect with women who understand the journey, and create a more intentional next chapter, this conversation will give you a glimpse of what's waiting for you at Iconic Impact. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why Q4 is the perfect time to prepare for a more impactful 2027 How to align your ambition with your purpose and values Why ambitious women often compare themselves to their own expectations How to move beyond comparison and focus on meaningful impact Why personal branding and visibility matter for your next level How women can turn their expertise into greater influence The importance of building a strong community around you Why you don't have to build your business or career alone How to recognize when you're ready for your next chapter What to expect from the Iconic Impact experience How Impact Lab will help women strengthen their visibility and create content How the Iconic Impact Grants will support emerging founders and nonprofit leaders Why investing in women creates a ripple effect of meaningful change How to think about your legacy and the women coming behind you Join Us at Iconic Impact Ready to create your next incredible chapter? The She Believed She Could™ ICONIC IMPACT takes place November 5, 2026, in The Center for Health and Wellbeing | Winter Park, Florida, bringing together ambitious, accomplished women for meaningful conversations around leadership, visibility, business growth, wellbeing, purpose, and impact. The experience continues November 6 with the exclusive VIP Impact Lab at Hi Hello Labs.
In this episode, Carol is joined by Janine Friston, the founder of the Female Business Network. Janine's community is dedicated to supporting introverted and quietly confident women who are building businesses, generating real income, and cultivating authentic relationships entirely on their own terms. Networking is often viewed as a vital component for career advancement and business growth, yet it frequently presents significant challenges for introverted women. The traditional expectation of walking into a large, noisy room to make small talk with dozens of strangers can be deeply overstimulating and draining. Janine shares her personal journey of navigating this reality, reflecting on her 20-year corporate background in customer service. Working her way up to senior management, she often found herself as the quieter leader surrounded by highly extraverted management colleagues. Rather than forcing herself into uncomfortable moulds, Janine realised she was naturally networking all along by seeking out individuals in other departments for deeper, one-to-one conversations. When she launched her own business in 2018, she initially tried to attend massive networking events with hundreds of people, only to realise that connecting with just a few individuals in a smaller setting was far more effective and authentic to her nature. In this episode:Why traditional networking events can feel overstimulating and draining for introverted leaders. The immense value of one-to-one connections and building deeper, more meaningful professional relationships. Practical ways to network without attending large, unstructured social gatherings, such as through digital messaging and small groups. How to protect your energy by deliberately scheduling recovery time before and after demanding events. Inclusive strategies for hosting large events that support quieter attendees, including buddy systems and pre-event introductions. Connect with Janine FristonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-friston-connector-and-small-business-mentor/Instagram: @FemaleBusinessNetwork Carol Stewart & Free Confidence, Influence & Impact Assessment: https://aboundingsolutions.comMusic: ©️ Julie Anne Smith#introvert #Empowerment #IntrovertedWomenLeaders
Last updated: August 27, 2026 Trusted by leaders at Stanford University, Ernst & Young, Autodesk, MGM Grand Resorts, and Farmers Insurance Executive Summary: Most women leaders avoid difficult conversations to protect relationships — and that avoidance is what actually destroys trust. StoneAge CEO Kerry Siggins built the six-step SHARES framework after a piece of brutal feedback changed her leadership. Here's exactly how it works. Quick Takeaways: Difficult conversations delayed almost always get harder, not easier, over time The SHARES framework has six steps you can prepare in under ten minutes Organizations with regular feedback see 14.9% lower turnover rates Wanting to "be right" is the single biggest killer of workplace trust Feedback without a credible next step leaves people hopeless, not motivated Jump to: Why It Happens · The SHARES Framework · Examples · Action Plan · FAQ As an executive leadership coach with over 30 years of experience (MA, MFT, PCC) working with Fortune 50–1000 companies, I hear the same confession from brilliant, accomplished women leaders almost every week: "I know I need to have this conversation. I just keep putting it off." If you've been carrying a difficult conversation you haven't had yet — with a direct report, a peer, a boss, even a spouse — you are in very good company, and it is costing you more than you think. On this episode of the Women's Leadership Success Podcast, I sat down with Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge (an employee-owned manufacturer of high-pressure water jetting equipment) and author of the new book Talk With Trust: How to Own Feedback, Spark Growth, and Build Stronger Teams. Kerry built her career on hard conversations — including one that nearly ended her leadership before it began. What she learned from it became the SHARES framework, a six-step system for women leaders navigating difficult conversations without torching the relationship in the process. Take the 2-minute survey at WomensLeadershipSuccess.com/survey Why Women Leaders Avoid Difficult Conversations — And What It Actually Costs Nobody avoids a hard conversation because they're lazy. Women leaders avoid difficult conversations because they're afraid of the consequence: a damaged relationship, an angry reaction, a reputation for being "too much." As Kerry put it on the show, "We're all not having a conversation that we know we need to have because we're afraid of the consequences." The problem is that the consequence of silence is almost always worse than the consequence of speaking. The research backs this up. Recent workplace data shows organizations with regular employee feedback see 14.9% lower turnover, while highly engaged teams — the kind built through honest dialogue — report 21% greater profitability (Careertrainer.ai, 2026). On the trust side, the numbers are sobering: employer trust fell to 76% in the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer, and a 21-point gap now separates how much executives trust their organizations (91%) versus how much individual contributors do (70%). Every unspoken conversation widens that gap. Kerry's own turning point came from a conversation she didn't get to control. Her COO — her right-hand operational partner — had been quietly building resentment for a year. It came out in a blowup: "You think you're this inspiring CEO who disrupts the industry, but really what you are is erratic, and you're really hard to work for." Kerry's instinct was to fire him on the spot. Instead, she went home and sat with it. That single piece of painful, poorly-delivered feedback became the foundation for Talk With Trust — and for the SHARES framework she now teaches leaders everywhere. Your team is asking themselves this question constantly, whether they say it out loud or not: can I trust you? I broke this down recently on LinkedIn into three pillars — and it's the exact groundwork that makes a framework like SHARES actually work, instead of just sounding good on paper. Trust isn't built in one big moment. It's built in the small moments people learn they can count on you. — Sabrina Braham, MA, MFT, PCC Notice how closely this maps to what goes wrong in most difficult conversations. Performance trust breaks when someone overpromises or makes excuses instead of owning a miss. Authenticity trust breaks when someone says what people want to hear instead of what's true, or hides a mistake to protect their image — the exact trap Kerry's "articulate your experience" step is built to avoid. And reliability trust breaks when standards shift with someone's mood, or follow-through only happens when it's convenient — which is precisely why the SHARES framework's final step, endorsing a path forward, matters so much: a plan you don't follow through on costs you more trust than no plan at all. This is the same shift Kerry made the day she got called "erratic" — she stopped waiting to feel ready to lead differently and just did it. The SHARES Framework: Six Steps for Difficult Conversations That Build Trust SHARES is a simple, repeatable system women leaders can use to prepare for any hard conversation — a performance issue, a peer conflict, a hard truth with a boss, even a conversation with a spouse. Each letter is a step you move through, in order. S — Specify Your Ideal Outcome Before you say a word, get clear on what you actually want from this conversation. Not "to be right" — an actual outcome. "I want to keep this relationship strong. I want to see behavior change. I want this to build trust, not break it." Kerry's insight: most difficult conversations go sideways because neither person has named the outcome they're going for. Stating it out loud — even to yourself — changes everything that follows. H — Have Your Facts and Feelings Ready Facts alone feel cold and clinical. Feelings alone feel like an ambush. You need both: the observable behavior ("you were late to this meeting") and the impact it had ("we waited, and had to repeat ourselves for you, which was frustrating for the team"). Preparing both in advance also does something else important — it gives you time to calm down before you walk into the room. A — Articulate Your Experience This is the step Kerry calls her favorite, because it's the one most leaders get subtly wrong. "I feel like you don't respect me" still sounds like a judgment wearing an I-statement disguise. Articulating your experience instead sounds like: "I'd like to share my experience of this situation. The story I'm telling myself is that you don't respect me — and I want to check whether that's accurate. What was your experience?" Owning your perspective as a perspective, not a verdict, opens the door instead of slamming it. R — Reflect With Questions and Dialogue The goal of any difficult conversation isn't to be right — it's to be accurate. And the only way to get accurate is to ask questions and actually stay in dialogue. Kerry shared a story of giving tough feedback to an employee who wasn't a direct report. Rather than delivering a verdict, she asked what was going on. What she learned changed the entire conversation — from correction to genuine understanding, without letting go of accountability. E — Endorse a Path Forward Feedback without a credible next step doesn't motivate people — it leaves them hopeless. Kerry described a boss early in her career who told her she wasn't getting in front of decision-makers and to "come back with a plan." She didn't know how to fix it and didn't feel safe saying so. She eventually quit. Now she builds the path forward together with the other person: What are you trying? What's working? What isn't? That collaborative plan is what turns feedback into change — and what creates real accountability without punishment. S — Stay Emotionally Grounded People tend to mirror the emotional energy in the room. If you walk in braced and defensive, you'll get braced and defensive back. Kerry's practice: feel your feet on the floor, take a breath, and become "the mirror that calms people down" rather than the one that escalates them. Staying grounded doesn't mean suppressing emotion in the other person — it means giving them room to have their reaction without matching it. SHARES in Practice: Three Real Application Examples The promotion conversation. A director wants to raise her hand for a VP role but suspects her boss has reservations. Using SHARES, she opens with her outcome ("I want clarity on what would make me ready for this role"), shares the facts of her track record alongside how the uncertainty has felt, then asks reflective questions instead of defending her resume — walking out with an actual development plan instead of vague reassurance. The peer conflict. Two directors keep clashing in cross-functional meetings. Instead of escalating to their shared VP, one initiates a SHARES conversation: names the outcome (a working relationship that doesn't derail meetings), articulates her experience without accusation, and asks what's driving the friction from the other side. They leave with a path forward neither would have found by avoiding the topic. The marriage parallel. As I shared with Kerry on the show, this isn't only a workplace tool. Simply naming the outcome you want at the start of a hard conversation with a spouse — "I want us to leave this in a better place" — changes the entire trajectory before either person says another word. You don't have to figure this out alone. The FREE Leading Before You're Ready Playbook gives you the exact framework to walk into your next leadership conversation — or your next promotion case — with real confidence, even before you feel ready for it. GET THE FREE PLAYBOOK Implement This Week: Your SHARES Action Plan (15 minutes) Name the one difficult conversation you've been postponing. Write down the consequence you're avoiding by not having it — and the consequence of continuing to avoid it. (10 minutes) Write your S: specify the outcome you actually want....
In this episode of This Is Ag!, Hilary Craig, Director of Produce Category Management at Misfits Market, joins me to explore the connection between agriculture, sustainability, and the people who eat the food farmers grow. Hilary shares how her work helps connect growers with consumers by finding a market for quality produce that may be overlooked because of cosmetic imperfections. From scarred blueberries to unusually shaped fruits and vegetables, the conversation explores how our expectations of perfect-looking produce contribute to food waste and how education and storytelling can help change that. Together, we discuss the importance of understanding where our food comes from, appreciating the work and relationships behind every piece of produce, and choosing flavor and quality over appearance. We also look ahead at the future of agriculture, where technology can help reduce waste, but the human connection to food, farming, and one another remains irreplaceable. Misfits Market: https://www.misfitsmarket.com Kirti Mutatkar, President and CEO of UnitedAg: Reach me at kmutatkar@unitedag.org, www.linkedin.com/in/kirtimutatkarUnitedAg - www.unitedag.org UnitedAg Health and Wellness Centers - https://www.unitedag.org/health-benefits/united-agricultural-benefit-trust/health-centers/ Episode Contributors - Hilary Craig, Kirti Mutatkar, Dave Visaya, Mickayla Ursini The episode is also sponsored by Brent Eastman Insurance Services Inc. - https://brenteastman.com Blue Shield of California - https://www.blueshieldca.com Elite Medical - https://www.elitecorpmed.com Gallagher - https://www.ajg.com/ SAIN Medical - https://sainmedical.com/ MDI Network - https://www.mdinetworx.com/about-us
Our guest today is Amanda Suffecool. Amanda was elected to the NRA Board of Directors in 2023. She serves on the Advisory Board of Women For Gun Rights and is the only nationally syndicated female host of a pro-Second Amendment radio show, Eye On The Target. She is also the 2026 recipient of the NRA's Sybil Ludington Award, and a three-time recipient of the Second Amendment Foundation's Defender of Liberty Award. 1) You've been with Women For Gun Rights since the very beginning. As the organization celebrates its 10th Anniversary National Summit in Washington, D.C., tell us what attendees can expect and why this milestone is so significant for the future of the Second Amendment movement. 2) You're also serving on the Planning Committee for Amm-Con, the Alternative Media Convention. What makes Amm-Con unique, why is alternative media so important today, and who should consider attending? 3) As the only nationally syndicated female host of a pro-Second Amendment radio show, how have you seen women's voices and leadership transform the firearms community over the past decade? 4) You've received some of our community's highest honors, including the NRA's Sybil Ludington Award and multiple Defender of Liberty Awards. Looking back, what accomplishments are you most proud of, and what work still lies ahead? 5) How do people follow your work, listen to Eye On The Target, and learn more about Women For Gun Rights and Amm-Con? Originally Aired 8.19.26
If you've ever built something - a business, a family, a life - and wondered whether anyone else could see what you see, this episode is going to stop you cold.Angel Martinez grew up with nothing. Adopted, raised in the Bronx, running laps around the block because that was the only competition available to him. What he built from that starting point changed the way women see themselves in sport forever, and created industries that didn't exist until he decided they should.What you'll take away:● Why women were the most underestimated market in athletic footwear history, and how Angel saw it before anyone else did.● How Jane Fonda gave women permission to sweat, have muscles, and take up space, and why that single cultural shift built a billion-dollar industry.● The origin story of the Reebok aerobics shoe and how Reebok went from $1.3 million to $1.6 billion in just a few years.● The HOKA origin story and why ultramarathon runners were the unlikely heroes that made it credible.● What Angel learned about company culture at Deckers and why a shared "why" is worth more than any perk or paycheck.● Why leadership has nothing to do with having all the answers.● What three failed retirement attempts taught him about identity, purpose, and what it means to really be done.This is not a business podcast episode. It's an honest, energizing conversation about drive, vision, and what it actually takes to build something that lasts, from someone who has done it, repeatedly, against the odds.If this episode resonated with you, share it with a builder who needs to hear it. And if you haven't already, follow Toxic Free with KB so you never miss a conversation like this one.
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Joining Carol on this episode is the brilliant Brooke Hargraves, a highly experienced media and communications strategist and former political media advisor. Brooke is the founder of Trellis Media, where she helps leaders become confident and authentic communicators on camera, behind microphones, and in front of live audiences. With over 20 years of experience spanning journalism, political communications, public relations, and executive coaching, she has advised senior Australian political leaders through election campaigns, national crises, and high-profile public moments. Carol and Brooke explore why introverted leaders often feel anxiety when put on the spot without sufficient time to process information. Brooke shares her wealth of expertise, observing that true confidence isn't about ensuring everything will be perfect; rather, it is about developing a mindset where you know you will be okay even if things do not go flawlessly. They discuss the immense pressure women often face in leadership roles, highlighting the heightened scrutiny female leaders experience compared to their male counterparts. In this episode, you'll hear about:Why waiting for the perfect words can hold introverted leaders back from sharing their valuable insights. How to build the self-belief required to handle differing opinions and gracefully accept that not everybody will agree with you. The stark contrast in media scrutiny between female and male leaders, and how to navigate these additional pressures while remaining grounded. Why displaying your authentic self—even with quirks and stumbles—builds far more trust than relying on an artificially perfect script generated by AI. The empowering lesson we can learn from political exit speeches about dropping the weight of expectation and revealing your true self. The concept that confidence is a muscle that strengthens every time you bravely choose to speak up and back yourself. This episode is a must-listen for introverted women leaders, aspiring executives, or anyone who wants to lead with influence, impact, and authenticity. If you are ready to let go of unrealistic expectations, embrace your unique strengths, and confidently share your voice with the world, this conversation will provide you with the exact strategies and inspiration you need to step fully into your power. Connect with Brooke HargravesWebsite: Discover Brooke's frameworks to help you grow your own way at trellismedia.com.au. Recommended Resource: Brooke highly recommends the book Where the Light Gets In by Ben Crowe to help you master the vital stories you tell yourself about yourself. Take Carol's Free Confidence, Influence & Impact Assessment:
Finding a mentor often brings immense pressure, especially when you realize you have no idea what you're actually looking for - or worse, who to trust with your growth. If you've ever felt the tension of wanting to grow as a leader but feeling stuck, this episode is for you. In Day 2 of our mentoring series, Amy Ayala and I went deep into the "heart" of mentorship. It's not just about who has the biggest platform or the most followers on social media; it's about character, resilience, and that prophetic "X-factor" that you can't teach. Amy and I talked openly about the importance of being "seen" by a mentor and why loyalty, honor, and the willingness to put in the "reps" are what actually prepare you for your next season. Whether you are looking to be mentored or you are ready to start pouring into someone else, we're breaking down what it actually looks like to lead well. You cannot be what you don't see, so let's talk about how to open your eyes to the right potential. Tag us @biancajuarezofficial and @amylynnettee on social and tell me your biggest takeaway. I love hearing how these episodes are impacting your journey! If you enjoyed this talk, please make sure to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love you, B Chapter Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Mentoring Series 00:26 What to Look for in a Mentee 02:02 The Heart of a Mentee: Loyalty and Love for the Church 03:04 The Prophetic Edge in Mentoring 04:26 The Danger of Building Platforms Without Substance 06:18 Resilience and Making Things Happen 07:16 Transitioning to New Seasons of Leadership 08:44 The Impact of Social Media and Public Presence 11:12 The Power of Being Seen and Mentored by Influential Leaders 14:24 The Significance of Women Leaders and Role Models 17:36 The Value of Mentorship and Being Seen 20:46 Practical Hallmarks for Mentorship 22:11 The Importance of Honor and Self-Awareness 23:39 Developing Skills and Reps in Ministry 27:16 Next Steps for Aspiring Leaders 30:01 The Power of Preparation and Repetition 32:03 The Role of Spirit-Led Preaching and Communication 33:32 The Joy of Smiling and Connecting in Ministry Resources & Links Follow Amy Ayala: https://www.instagram.com/amylynnettee/?hl=en Bianca's Book: Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience And Faith When Giving Up Isn't An Option. https://amzn.to/3MO74OC Bible Study: Grit Don't Quit Bible Study https://www.biancajuaerzofficial.com/gdq All Resources: Learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. https://www.biancajuarezofficial.com/resources Support Subscribe + Leave a Review: Don't miss an episode! Find We're Going There on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Stay Connected: Join the community today. https://www.biancajuarezofficial.com/ WGT Email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiancaJuarezOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biancajuarezofficial/ Thank You to Our Sponsors! We're Going There is Sponsored by: HomeChef: Go to HomeChef.com/WGT for 50% OFF your first box and free dessert for life! Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. http://tinyurl.com/WGTHomeChef BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/GOINGTHERE today to get 10% off. http://tinyurl.com/WGTBetterHelp Youtube: https://youtu.be/2cGHG544Hag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you've ever looked in the mirror and thought “I guess this is just what getting older looks like” this episode is going to stop you cold.Dr. Shivani Gupta spent decades studying the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, earning her PhD in turmeric, and traveling across India to learn from practitioners at their feet. What she discovered changed the way she sees health forever: most of what we blame on aging is actually inflammation. And inflammation has a root cause.What you'll take away:Why chronic inflammation is behind the brain fog, fatigue, joint pain, and mood changes so many women experience. The difference between physical inflammation and mental inflammation, and how they feed each other in a loop most of us don't even recognize. What 5,000 years of Ayurveda knows that modern medicine is still catching up to.The ancient practice of panchakarma and why Dr. Gupta calls it the ultimate oil change for the body. The shocking connection between toxic relationships, emotional stress, and physical symptoms, and what happened when one of her clients finally walked away.How to combine ancient healing practices with modern tools like HRT and peptides without choosing one over the other. Why in a world of chaos and overstimulation, slow deliberate living might be the most rebellious thing you can do for your health.This is not a fear-based conversation. It's an honest, empowering look at what it actually takes to reclaim your body, from someone who has lived it, studied it for decades, and built her life's work around making it accessible to everyone.If this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman who needs to hear it. And if you haven't already, follow Toxic Free with KB so you never miss a conversation like this one.
What if the strongest thing you could do… is ask for help?Women are often praised for being the one who always holds everything together.The dependable one. The problem solver. The caregiver. The leader.But beneath that strength is something many people never see: the invisible load.In this week's episode of Women in Leadership Talk, Vicki Bradley sits down with Jacquelyn Fletcher Johnson to explore why so many women struggle to ask for help, how independence can quietly become self-protection, and why building a true support system isn't a weakness—it's one of the most important leadership decisions you'll ever make.One question to reflect on: What invisible load are you carrying that no one knows about?If this conversation resonates with you, we'd love your support. Watch the full episode on YouTube, and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Every view helps us bring more meaningful conversations to women leaders around the world.Want to deepen your leadership journey?You'll find two FREE mini-courses designed to elevate your leadership skills and a powerful leadership quiz to help you understand how you show up in the world, personally and professionally. Explore now: www.wilempowered.com, www.wilempowered.com/free-mini-course/
You Don't Get Paid What You're Worth. You Get Paid What You Negotiate.What if one conversation could completely change your financial future?In this episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with executive career strategist, former Chief People Officer, and founder of The Salary Bump, Keri-Lynne (KL) Shaw, for one of the most practical conversations we've ever had about confidence, networking, salary negotiation, and career growth.After spending more than 30 years hiring thousands of professionals, Keri-Lynne noticed a common pattern. Brilliant people consistently undersold themselves. Women negotiated less often than men, people of color even less, and millions of dollars were being left on the table over the course of a career.This conversation isn't just about asking for more money. It's about understanding your value, preparing with confidence, building relationships that open doors, and learning how to advocate for yourself throughout your career.Whether you're interviewing for a new position, preparing for your annual review, or simply wondering if you're being paid what you're worth, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can start using immediately.In This EpisodeWhy confidence and ego are not the same thingThe biggest salary negotiation mistakes professionals makeHow to research what you're truly worthWhy compensation is much more than your paycheckNegotiating PTO, benefits, flexibility, bonuses, and equityThe importance of networking before you need a jobWhy 80% of jobs are found through relationshipsHow to prepare for difficult salary conversationsWhat to do when your raise request is deniedThe power of silence during negotiationsHow confidence directly impacts earning potentialClosing the gender and racial pay gapMemorable Quotes"You can only control two things: how you show up and how you treat others.""Less than 30% of women negotiate.""If they've made you an offer, they want you.""Eighty percent of jobs are found through your network.""Silence is one of your greatest negotiation tools."
Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast! I'm your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Today, I'm joined by Betty Tran-Rennon, President of FEVO, a leading live events commerce platform that's transforming how sports and entertainment organizations connect fans to live experiences. Betty's career is fascinating and spans entertainment, media, and sports technology, where she's built a reputation for bold innovation and leading with authenticity. In this episode, Betty opens up about the defining moments that taught her the resilience she needs now as a leader, including overcoming the challenges of gang involvement in her youth and navigating divorce. She also highlights the value of transparency and why honest feedback is essential to building high-performing teams. Keep listening for more takeaways from Betty, and remember, We Are Women Leaders!
Join sisters Connie Bach, Deb Davis, and Shirley Bell of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ for an inspiring conversation about faith, service, and the mission that has guided their congregation for 175 years. Founded by Saint Katherina Kasper, the Poor Handmaids now serve in nine countries across five continents, dedicating their lives to supporting vulnerable communities. The sisters share the meaning behind their calling, reflect on their personal journeys of discernment, and offer a heartfelt look at the humanity of religious life. This meaningful conversation offers a powerful glimpse into a life of compassion, purpose, and unwavering faith.GreatNews.Life & Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note!The All About the Girls Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.Life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you'll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region's only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.
Dr. Dawn Sears is an academic professor and practicing board certified gastroenterologist/hepatologist who has focused much of her career and research into wellbeing of her colleagues. She was system-wide Chief of Wellbeing for several years and later spearheaded the Women Leaders in Medicine serving over 300 women physicians and moving the needles of engagement, retention and burnout. She has received multiple grants and awards for her work, including AMA, AMWA, TMA and a $150,000 grant from The Physicians Foundation. She has led many conferences for women physicians and APPS including WLiM, ACE and Emerge. She is an ICF certified Executive Coach who regularly works with private, institutional and medical society associated physicians and APPs. Her goal is to stop the hemorrhaging of women from healthcare. She currently proudly servers at the Veterans Administration Gastroenterology Division in North Texas as Key faculty at UT Southwestern as a Clinical Professor.Thanks for tuning in! Check out more episodes of The Well-Being Connector at www.bethejoy.org/podcast.
Payments is getting smarter, faster, and more automated and that makes one question feel urgent: where does trust come from when the tech starts acting on our behalf? We sit down with Marielle Mekkaoui, Head of Marketing at Payabli, to talk about why the future of payments is still human, even in an AI-first era.We get into what embedded payments should actually look like inside vertical SaaS platforms, and why “embedded” cannot be a checkbox feature. Marielle breaks down Payabli's view of the full money lifecycle with pay in, payout, and pay ops, and why solving only for payment acceptance leaves platforms stuck with operational mess. We also talk about go-to-market realities in B2B fintech marketing, the return of in-person events, and how education keeps customers confident as products become more complex.Then we zoom out to AI in payments and what's next, including agentic commerce and the difference between bolting on AI versus building intelligence into the foundation. Marielle shares a grounded framework for due diligence: ask how AI is trained, demand transparency, and keep a human in the loop for the moments that matter most, like disputes, fraud, and support.If you care about embedded finance, intelligent payments, and leadership that doesn't lose the human story, you'll find it here.
Send us Fan MailThe women who move up in Q4 are not the ones who work harder in October. They are the ones who did four things in August that changed the story their manager was telling about them.August feels quiet. It feels like a hold-your-breath month before September, before Q4, before the year rushes to its ending. That quiet is exactly why it is the most important month of your year. Promotion decisions, compensation conversations, and year-end outcomes get made in October and November about people whose names got planted in August.In this episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele walks through the Mid-Year Audit, a set of four coaching questions she uses with clients preparing for Q4. These are not the questions your manager will ask you. They are the ones your manager cannot ask, and the ones you rarely ask yourself.This episode opens a four-part August arc on turning visibility into leverage.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNWhy a mid-year audit is a completely different exercise from a mid-year review, and why you need bothThe invisible ledger most high-performing women are carrying, and what it is costing them in visibilityWhat “playing small” actually looks like at senior levels, which is rarely what people expectWhy being told you need more executive presence is nearly useless feedback, and how to decode which version of the problem you actually haveThe work you have outgrown that is quietly holding your ceiling in placeHow avoided conversations compound between August and DecemberA method for turning four honest answers into four specific commitments with dates attachedWHO THIS IS FORHigh-performing women in middle and senior management who want Q4 to look different from the rest of the year, and who are ready to get honest about what has been getting in the way.YOUR ACTION STEPBlock thirty minutes on your calendar this week. Not tonight when you are tired, and not Friday when you are wrapping up. Answer the four questions from this episode, then write down four commitments, one for each answer, with specific language, a specific person, and a specific date.COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MID-YEAR AUDIT1. What is the difference between a mid-year audit and a mid-year review?A review is a conversation with your manager about work she can already see. An audit is the private assessment you do of the things she cannot see, including your own patterns and the conversations you have been avoiding.2. Why do this in August instead of waiting until Q4 planning?Because you still have time to act on what you find. By October, budgets are closing and promotion decisions are already in motion. August gives you three months of runway.3. Do I need to share my audit answers with my manager?No. The audit is for you. What you share is the one strategic thing that comes out of it, framed deliberately and timed well.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEEpisode 110: How to Turn Your Mid-Year Review Into Career Advancement (4-Step Framework)Episode 112: Why Hard Work Won't Get You Promoted (5 Strategies That Actually Work)Episode 113: 4 Strategies to Advance Your Career When Your Manager Has Checked OutEpisode 114: How to Get Promoted in Q4: The Strategic RISE Method Every Woman Leader Needs to KnowREADY TO GO DEEPER?If you do the audit and you can see what needs to change but not how to actually do it, that is exactly what a Leadership Strategy Call is for. It is a free thirty-minute conversation where Kele does this audit with you in real time and you build the plan for what your Q4 needs to look like.Let us talk about where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.Book your Leadership Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-callABOUT YOUR HOSTKele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps high-performing women in middle and senior management move from essential but invisible to seen, sponsored, and promoted through strategic communication. She is the founder of The Tailored Approach and host of Communicate to Lead.CONNECT WITH KELELinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.comBook a Leadership Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call
Checkout is getting faster, smarter, and more invisible, but the stakes feel more human than ever. We talk with Jaime Hawkins, Managing Director, North America at Ingenico, about what it takes to build technology that quietly works in the background while people stay front and center. From her roots in industrial engineering to years of client-facing operations, Jaime explains how process thinking and data analytics shaped her into a different kind of commercial leader and why one mentor's blunt advice changed the direction of her career.We also dig into what is actually powering modern commerce: not only sleek payment terminals, but platforms and open API integrations that help partners reduce complexity and build tailored point of sale experiences. Jaime shares why payments are “no longer just about taking a payment” and how merchants can turn everyday interactions into actionable intelligence, from understanding customer behavior to improving store performance and delivering personalization like loyalty snapshots and targeted offers.Trust is the thread running through everything. As embedded payments, digital wallets, automation, and even digital assets evolve, Jaime argues that innovation must move hand in hand with security and confidence or commerce starts to crack. Looking forward, we explore the shift from physical hardware to digital interactions driven by biometrics, AI, IoT, and conversational commerce, and what merchants risk losing as the checkout moment gets thinner and thinner.
You're watching it happen in real time.Your colleagues are leaving corporate to start businesses. You know people moving abroad, going remote, stepping back to let their partners carry the financial weight. Social media is full of Black women making it look easy — and making corporate look like the worst choice you could possibly make for your life.And now you're starting to wonder: should I be doing that too?In the 3rd episode of the leadership identity series, Dr. Nicole speaks directly to the woman who still wants executive leadership — but is feeling the pull of an increasingly appealing cultural narrative that says opting out is the smarter, freer, more enlightened choice.This is not an episode against rest. It is not an argument against entrepreneurship or living abroad or designing a nontraditional life. Dr. Nicole has deep respect for women who make those choices genuinely and deliberately.This episode is about something more specific: the woman who is using the soft life as a reason to stop before she's really decided to stop. The woman who is letting other people's exits quietly erode her own ambition. The woman who calls it a lifestyle preference when what it might really be is a very understandable fear of what it costs to be fully seen.Ready to work with Dr. Nicole to land your executive promotion or outperform expectations in your first 180 days? Book your call: https://thechangedoc/leader
In this episode, Ivy Slater chats with us about launching a new series, Women Leaders in Technology, highlighting stories of perseverance and progress. The purpose: to showcase how women are making an impact in technology and to inspire listeners to take action in their own fields. In this episode, we discuss: How Ivy Slater envisioned and launched the Women Leaders in Technology series, starting with only two interviews despite extensive outreach. What motivates women leaders in tech to share their stories, challenges, and breakthroughs, creating new opportunities for others. When Ivy Slater began her own journey in a traditionally male field (printing), facing frequent rejection but ultimately building her own successful company. Why sharing real stories and conversations from a diverse set of women leaders can inspire listeners to take meaningful action in their own industries. How women have gradually gained traction and acceptance in technology, moving from entry-level roles to leadership position Ivy Slater is a professionally certified business coach, speaker, best-selling author and podcast host. After owning and operating a 7-figure printing business, having been in the industry for 20 years, she started Slater Success which focuses on developing great leaders and facilitating business growth and expansion. Ivy holds masterminds and retreats with her private client base and corporate training on communication and strategic planning. She speaks nationwide on the topics of leadership, sustainable growth, relationships and sales. Best Selling Author of From the Barre to the Boardroom Website: https://slatersuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivyslater/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slatersuccesscoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivyslaterssc/
Payments are getting smoother on the surface, but the real story is what happens underneath when something changes, breaks, or needs to scale fast. That's why our conversation with Ann Berkmeier, Chief Administrative Officer at Dash Solutions, centers on a simple idea with big consequences: companies don't scale by accident, they scale by design. From her early work in large-scale banking migrations to leading global transformation programs and now operating at the intersection of people, AI enablement, and strategy, Ann shares how to bring clarity to complexity without losing momentum.We talk about what “the future is human” looks like in the payments industry as automation accelerates. Faster and more seamless transactions are great, but experience is what leaders must keep front and center: simple, secure, reliable, and valuable for everyone involved. Ann also breaks down the trust equation in fintech and payments technology, including why the 1% of moments when payments do not go as planned is where accountability, communication, and ownership become the real differentiators.AI is the turning point, but not in the usual “do more tasks faster” way. Ann makes the case that the biggest impact of AI in payments is the opportunity to step back and redesign the company around what's now possible. We get practical about implementation too, including building AI as a team capability, rolling out tools thoughtfully, and prioritizing initiatives where they create better client, partner, and employee experiences. We also cover mentorship, leadership principles, and direct advice for the next generation of women entering payments and fintech.
This week Howie is joined by Dr. Marie Therese Merhej Seif, a Member of the Political Board of the Green Party of Lebanon (GPL), where she champions a green political vision rooted in ecological responsibility, social justice, transparency, and inclusive decision-making. Within the party, she works to advance climate resilience, renewable energy, sustainable cities, and biodiversity protection, while placing gender equality at the heart of environmental policy and governance.She also serves as UNEP's Regional Facilitator for Major Groups and Stakeholders (MGS) for the West Asia Region, representing civil society perspectives in UNEP regional processes and strengthening dialogue between stakeholders, governments, and environmental actors.A committed advocate for women's leadership, Marie Therese is Gender Focal Point for the Arab Region within the Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED), promoting gender-responsive climate policy across Arab civil society. She is a member of the UNEP Women's Major Group and the IPEN Women's Caucus, and was elected to the G100 Global Network of Women Leaders, representing the Environment, Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Oceans sector.A Lebanese architect with a PhD in Forestry Engineering and Sustainable Development, and President of the Human Environmental Association for Development (HEAD), Marie Therese continues to bridge green politics, environmental governance, and women's leadership—building a more just, sustainable, and gender-equal Lebanon and Arab region.Streamed on 7/25/26Watch the video at: https://youtube.com/live/t4pmuvZG3m0Green Socialist Notes is a weekly livestream/podcast hosted by 2020 Green Party/Socialist Party presidential nominee, Howie Hawkins. Started as a weekly campaign livestream in the spring of 2020, the streams have continued post elections and are now under the umbrella of the Green Socialist Organizing Project, which grew out of the 2020 presidential campaign. Green Socialist Notes seeks to provide both an independent Green Socialist perspective, as well as link listeners up with opportunities to get involved in building a real people-powered movement in their communities.Green Socialist Notes PodcastEvery Saturday at 3:00 PM EDT on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch.Every Monday at 7:00 AM EDT on most major podcast outlets.Music by Gumbo le FunqueIntro: She Taught UsOutro: #PowerLoveFreedom
Can someone with ADHD really make a great leader?Absolutely. In fact, many of the strengths associated with ADHD, including creativity, emotional intelligence, adaptability, big-picture thinking, and relationship building, can make someone an exceptional leader.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why ADHD and leadership often go hand in hand• The leadership strengths many people with ADHD don't recognize in themselves• How emotional intelligence can become one of your greatest leadership superpowers• Why creativity, vision, and adaptability matter more than perfection• How to lean into your strengths while finding support for executive functioning challenges• Why having ADHD doesn't disqualify you from leadership. It may actually help you thrive.If you've ever wondered whether ADHD is holding you back professionally, or you've questioned whether you're "leadership material," this episode will help you see your strengths in a whole new light. You may discover that the very traits you've struggled with are the same ones that can make you an inspiring, effective, and compassionate leader.Ready to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session.Free Resources:
Dr. Christina Rahm's story is one of resilience, survival, and radical honesty.She was in her 20s, and just told she had cancer. What she did next changed everything.Dr. Christina Rahm didn't wait for the medical system to save her. Diagnosed with a pituitary brain tumor, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and later melanoma - all while navigating a toxic relationship, single motherhood, and Lyme disease - she made a radical choice: clean up everything. Her body. Her environment. Her relationships.In this episode of Toxic Free with KB, Kate sits down with scientist, nanobiotechnologist, and wellness entrepreneur Dr. Christina Rahm for one of the most raw, wide-ranging conversations the show has ever had. From shrinking a brain tumor through green shakes and lifestyle changes, to the undeniable link between mold, stress, parasites, and chronic illness, this episode goes deep.What you'll take away:Why stress and unresolved trauma may be fueling illness in your bodyThe connection between mold, fungus, and immune system breakdownHow Dr. Rahm naturally treated multiple cancer diagnosesWhy rotating your supplements matters more than most people realizeThe one toxic-free habit she says matters more than sleep, water, or nutritionThis is not a fear-based conversation. It's an honest, empowering look at what it actually takes to reclaim your health, from someone who has done it, repeatedly, against the odds.If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you haven't already, follow Toxic Free with KB so you never miss a conversation like this one.
AI is racing into payments, but the uncomfortable truth is that speed without trust turns into risk fast. We sit down with Garima Chaudhary, VP of Financial Crime and Compliance AI at ThetaRay, to unpack what it really takes to modernize AML and sanctions compliance while keeping humans accountable for outcomes.Garima shares her career journey from engineering and operational risk into the high-stakes world of financial crime, where “follow the money” reveals both how economies grow and how criminal networks adapt. We get specific about why legacy rules-based transaction monitoring creates overwhelming false positives, and how behavioral AI can spot anomalies across customer segments and peer groups, improving detection without punishing legitimate people and small businesses with blunt, one-size-fits-all rules. Along the way, we talk about the human cost of financial crime and why compliance decisions can either protect vulnerable communities or unintentionally lock them out of the financial system.The theme “the future is human” shows up everywhere: explainable AI, human-in-the-loop review, and the governance and documentation needed to defend decisions to auditors and regulators. Garima also looks ahead to agentic payments, where AI agents buy and move money on our behalf, forcing a rethink of identity, delegated authority, and what “normal behavior” even means in fraud and AML models.If you care about fintech, payments innovation, and building compliant products that scale, this conversation will sharpen your thinking.
Why are so many high-achieving women exhausted, overwhelmed, and questioning themselves, even when they're doing everything “right”?Burnout isn't always about working too many hours. Often, it's the invisible emotional load, unspoken trauma responses, and impossible expectations placed on women that quietly drain their energy and confidence.In this episode of WIL Talk, leadership expert Vicki Bradley sits down with trauma sensitivity specialist Adriana Leigh to unpack why burnout isn't a personal weakness, it's often the predictable outcome of systems that reward over-functioning and self-sacrifice. If you've ever wondered why successful women struggle to slow down, set boundaries, or ask for help, this conversation will change the way you think about leadership forever.Connect with Adriana Leigh
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Who am I now? There is a moment many women reach somewhere in the middle of life when this question rises to the surface and won't go away.This question is often sparked by a role that has shifted or a relationship that has changed. Whatever the trigger, this is not a midlife crisis; it's an invitation.I'm joined by midlife transition coach Jennifer Stanley to talk about how to turn life's “what now?” moments from crises into powerful invitations for growth. We're going deep on why leaders who embrace this question step into richer, more meaningful chapters, not just for themselves, but for everyone counting on them. Jennifer Stanley is a midlife transition coach for women and an Enneagram educator and coach. She specializes in helping women navigate midlife transitions with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. Jennifer guides women in rediscovering who they are, what matters most, and how they want to live the second half of life.You'll discover how self-awareness, agency, and community can completely transform your path as a leader and as a person. By the end of this episode, you'll have new language, practical steps, and fresh hope for both leading yourself and supporting others through life's transitions.Leadership Lesson Highlights(00:00) Midlife Clarity for Women Leaders: “Who am I now?” is the leadership question that changes everything(04:07) What your tiredness is telling you(05:04) The power of the pause and taking an intermission before you design Act 2(06:27) How using the Enneagram helps define you as the main character in your story(09:56) How the Enneagram can show you potential roadblocks and blind spots(15:58) The unique wisdom and power of midlife women(17:17) Why it's OK to outgrow some of the people and relationships in Act 1(22:43) How can organizations and leaders support midlife women?Learn More and Connect with Jennifer Stanleyhttps://livingwellbyjen.com/About Andrea ButcherAndrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).Connect with Andreahttps://www.abundantempowerment.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaderdevelopmentcoach/Abundant Empowerment Upcoming Eventshttps://www.abundantempowerment.com/eventsSubscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-at-work/id1468460670Subscribe to the podcast on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4xU1c5ncX5Vuukohwhps34
Do you keep doing brilliant work and getting warm reviews while the VP title goes to someone you outwork every single day? If you want to know how to get promoted from director to vice president, the answer is not working harder. It is becoming someone your senior leaders can already picture in that next chair.In this episode of the SisterSmart Leadership podcast, executive coach Jill Avey takes you inside one woman's year. The year she went from passed over to promoted. Hidden inside her story are the five things that actually separate directors from VPs. We call them the Big Five of Strategy®.You will learn why a promotion is a bet on your future rather than a prize for your past, what the feedback "be more strategic" actually means and how to let senior leaders watch you think so your best ideas stop staying locked inside your head.Jill also shares research from Yale, MIT and the University of Minnesota on 30,000 employees that reveals the real reason so many high performing women keep getting passed over for promotion.In this episode you will learn:Why being the most capable person on the team can keep you stuck at the director levelThe Big Five of Strategy® senior leaders look for when they fill a VP seat: grasp the present, shape the future, move the system, deliver the results and adapt to changeHow narrating your reasoning out loud changes how leaders rate your potentialWhy one gap in the five is enough to cost you a promotion cycle even when the other four are strongThree shifts you can make this week to become imaginable in the next chairChapters:
Send us Fan MailThis episode originally aired as Episode 102 and is being re-released as an ENCORE. The strategies inside are ones Kele returns to constantly in coaching sessions and workshops, because concise communication remains one of the biggest confidence drains for high-performing women in middle and senior management. If you've ever walked out of a meeting wondering why you kept talking, this one is worth another listen.Ever notice people's eyes glazing over mid-explanation? You had a clear point when you started, and somewhere along the way, it got buried under context, caveats, and one more sentence you did not need to add. By the time you land, the room has already moved on.Here is the hard truth. Rambling is not a personality flaw. It is a pattern, and patterns can be interrupted. In this episode, Kele breaks down why even brilliant women leaders fall into the over-explaining trap, and what to do about it in the moment.What You Will LearnWhy concise speakers are perceived as more authoritative, and what that means for how you are seen at workThe specific triggers that pull high-performing women into over-explaining, especially in high-stakes roomsThree frameworks for organizing your thoughts before you open your mouth, so you sound prepared without sounding scriptedHow to catch yourself mid-ramble and recover without losing credibilityA preparation approach that gives you structure and flexibility at the same timeWho This Is ForWomen in middle and senior management who know their ideas are strong but suspect their delivery is getting in the way. If you have ever left a meeting replaying what you said and wishing you had stopped three sentences earlier, this episode is for you.Your Action StepPick one recurring situation this week where you tend to over-explain. A status update, a recommendation to your manager, a question in a leadership meeting. Try one of the strategies from this episode and notice what shifts, both in your delivery and in how people respond.Ready to Go Deeper?Let us talk about where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.Book your free 30-minute Leadership Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-callAbout Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps high-performing women in middle and senior management move from essential but invisible to seen, sponsored, and promoted through strategic communication. She is the founder of The Tailored Approach and host of Communicate to Lead.Connect with KeleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.comBook a Leadership Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call
Payments are not just transactions anymore. They are software experiences, API connections, and full business operating systems, and that shift changes what leadership looks like across fintech. We sit down with Kim Molinaro, Head of ISV at Fiserv, to trace her path from fashion-focused marketing and early sales roles into 24 years in payment processing and partner growth, and to unpack what makes the ISV channel such a powerful engine for scale.We get specific about embedded payments: why modern merchants rarely want a standalone terminal, how software platforms bake payments into the product, and how ISV partnerships can reach thousands of businesses at once while lowering churn. Kim also shares how ecosystems like Clover reflect a broader move toward bundled commerce: payments plus banking tools, lending, apps, and value-added services that keep businesses running in one place.Then we go straight at the big tension in the industry: automation and AI. Kim explains what “the future is human” means to her as a leader, including where AI tools like copilots help teams move faster and where human thinking still has to stay in the driver's seat. We talk about trust, transparency, accountability, and the emerging impact of agentic AI that can find and buy on behalf of people, raising new questions about authorization and confidence in what machines choose.If you care about fintech leadership, embedded finance, ISV strategy, and building trust in modern payments, this conversation will give you practical ideas you can use right away.
*A TOPIC SO GOOD WE HAD TO RE-AIR! What happens when high-impact women have a global space designed to preserve their voices, strengthen meaningful relationships, and expand their influence? Catherine Gray, host of the Invest In Her Podcast, talks with Kristin Thomas, founder of Marble Collective—an AI-powered global salon that deepens cross-sector relationships and amplifies the presence and digital legacies of women leaders. Kristin explains how Marble Collective creates an intentional community where influential women can connect, collaborate, and thrive across industries. Drawing from her 20-year career in real estate, advisory work, and advocacy for mental health, diverse founders, and inclusive leadership, she shares why visibility and meaningful connection are essential for creating lasting impact. This conversation offers an inspiring look at how technology and community can help women preserve their stories, broaden their influence, and build enduring legacies. In this episode: What inspired Kristin to create Marble Collective How AI can preserve and amplify women's voices The value of meaningful cross-sector relationships Why intentional communities matter for women leaders Lessons from Kristin's 20-year career in real estate Supporting mental health, diverse founders, and inclusive leadership How women can strengthen their visibility and create lasting legacies Show Her The Money – https://showherthemoneymovie.com She Angel Investors – https://www.sheangelinvestors.com Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels #InvestInHer #KristinThomas #MarbleCollective #WomenLeaders #WomenInBusiness #ArtificialIntelligence #WomenInAI #FemaleFounders #InclusiveLeadership #DigitalLegacy #CommunityBuilding #WomenSupportingWomen #SheAngelInvestors #CatherineGray #LeadershipDevelopment
Today, I'm joined by an amazing friend and thought leader, Kristin Thomas. Kristin is the Founder and CEO of Marble Collective, an AI-powered platform that connects, amplifies, and centralizes the digital legacies of remarkable women leaders so they can inspire, be role models, and create impact at scale. Backed by 300 women leaders and 70+ investors, Marble launches publicly this fall. In this episode, we'll explore: How resilience and adaptability shape entrepreneurial success Why listening is as powerful as speaking for influential voices The importance of following people, not just platforms, to create deeper connection Kristin's current favorites: Book: Untamed by Glennon Doyle, Speaker: Dr. Jane Goodall, Podcasts: Venture F, The Angel Next Door, & The Big Talk More from Kristin Thomas Website: http://marblecollective.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinthomas_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-thomas-1092a01b More from Tricia Get your copy of my latest book, Being Smart is Stupid Join me LIVE for my Complimentary Monthly Workshop Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com
The truth is, some of the most powerful career moves happen when you don't ask for anything at all. This Friday, July 24th, my client Sarah-Neel Smith and I are going to teach you exactly how to have those career conversations where you don't ask for anything at all and generate power for your negotiation outcomes. All the details here: https://antinetworking.jamieleecoach.com/If you're going, "Wait, what? How does that happen?" I explain it in detail in this episode. What you'll learn: How not asking for anything in preliminary conversations can grow your negotiation leverage for job offer or promotion negotiation Key questions I ask about my client's organization's promotion cycle, decision-makers, and influencers and why answering those questions matter How curious, no-ask conversations across functions and levels help you better understand the system and negotiate better outcomesHow can you use informational interviews to cut through information asymmetry when you're negotiating a job offer or raise?Case Study 1: How a client used informational interview to secure a $250K base salary as director of finance at an AI startup Case Study 2: How another client used informational interviews to compel her boss to secure the highest pay increase possible as director of marketing What you'll learn and gain from joining Anti-Networking workshop with Sarah-Neel and me on Friday, July 24th Mentioned: Interview with client Grace Anniskett: https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com/2033808/episodes/12125488-from-minimum-wage-to-ceo-with-grace-anniskett-of-anniskett-consulting-groupInterview with client Sarah-Neel Smith: https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com/2033808/episodes/19111448-50-raise-self-advocacy-informational-interviews-sarah-neel-smith-phd-with-coach-jamie-leeText me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with meBook a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
Payments look like pure software until you move countries, get hit with fraud, or watch a “guaranteed” settlement date slip. That's where the real story starts, and it's why I loved talking with Kristin Reischel, Senior Director of Solutions and Partner Marketing at Rapyd, for our Women Leaders in Payments Month series sponsored by Payroc.Kristin shares a refreshingly honest career path: Boulder, Colorado roots, a fine art degree, a pivot into computer science, then early years at IBM where every hour was billable and accountability was immediate. From there, she follows what energizes her most, working closer to customers, shaping stories, and eventually landing in payment product marketing. We talk about what product marketing means in fintech and how it connects product teams, partners, and real business needs, from local payment methods to faster money movement.Our theme is “the future is human,” and Kristin makes it real. Automation, AI, and embedded payments keep expanding, but trust is still built by people who test systems, respond when things break, and make judgment calls when fraud and risk show up. She also unpacks the cultural side of global payments, comparing credit habits in the US with the UK's banking realities, Germany's cash preference, and the mobile payments leadership seen across Africa and parts of Southeast Asia.We close with what she's watching next: stablecoins, crypto adoption on familiar card rails, and the convergence of AI with agentic commerce and microtransactions. If you care about the future of payments, fintech trust, and practical leadership lessons, this conversation delivers.
Payments don't fail as an abstract metric. They fail for a freelancer waiting to get paid, a small business trying to accept the locally normal method, or a customer who gets told “we don't support how you pay.” That's why our conversation with Clarice Lehman, Alternative Payments Operations Lead at DLocal, keeps landing on one theme: the future of payments has to stay human, even as the industry gets more automated, embedded, and AI-driven. We start with Clarice's journey from Uruguay to fintech, including a pivotal dinner-party moment that redirected her MBA path to MIT, followed by consulting at BCG, and a return to DLocal to lead strategy and operations across alternative payment methods. We unpack what “APMs” really include (instant payments, wallets, cash-based options, BNPL operations, card-present initiatives, and crypto operations) and why delivering a consistent cross-border payments experience is hard when every market's infrastructure looks different underneath. Then we get practical about leadership and trust: why smarter systems can't mean more exclusion, what transparency should look like when AI makes decisions, and why reliability and accountability are non-negotiable when downtime or a wrong decline hits. Clarice also shares the trend she's most excited about: AI-driven credit and underwriting using alternative data, and how that can expand access to capital for consumers and SMBs that traditional credit bureaus overlook. If you care about emerging markets, payments strategy, fintech leadership, and building products that actually include people, this one is for you.
Part of the City Club's 2026 Outdoor Summer Series + America 250 Ohio SeriesrnWomen are at the heart of many of America's largest movements. We cannot talk about abolition without Harriet Tubman; voting rights without Susan B. Anthony; or civil rights without Rosa Parks. The American promise of liberty and self-determination was strengthened by generations of women who shaped our communities, closed gaps, and redefined what civic engagement looked like.rnrnToday, women are succeeding and leading in roles in every sector of American life, bringing a unique perspective that continues to fuel innovation and growth. At the same time, work is underway to address persistent challenges like access to paid leave, gender-based violence, and pay and wealth gaps-both here in Cleveland and across the nation.rnrnAs we mark the nation's 250th birthday, the City Club's 2026 Outdoor Summer Series WE THE PEOPLE will dive into topics centering our communities, organizations, and the very people who help our democracy thrive.rnrnJoin us as we hear from leading women in organizations that are dedicated to serving, celebrating, and empowering women in our nation's past, present, and future!
Dr. Kiki Ramsey brings a positive psychology lens to one of the most important relationships we have: the one with ourselves. In this conversation, she and Laura explore what it means to create your own happiness rather than waiting on circumstances, titles, or other people to deliver it. Kiki shares her leadership journey and the science-backed practices that help Black women cultivate joy as a discipline rather than a destination. It is a grounding, hopeful conversation about tending to your inner life with the same intention you bring to your goals. In this episode: Why happiness is something you build, not something you wait for Positive psychology practices for cultivating joy in everyday leadership How a strong relationship with yourself becomes the foundation for everything else About Dr. Kiki Dr. Kiki Ramsey is a renowned Positive Psychologist, ICF Master Certified Career Coach, International Keynote Speaker and Best Selling Author. With a commitment to making a positive impact in the world, Dr. Kiki founded The Positive Psychology Coaching and Diversity Institute (PPCaDI), a leadership development firm that specializes in diversity and leadership coaching and training. Dr. Kiki is known for her innovative approach to coaching, and DEI called Positively Diverse Leadership, which is an evidence-based approach rooted in positive psychology that fosters the intentional use of strengths to help leaders build better working relationships and communication skills to become more inclusive leaders. This unique approach allows Dr. Kiki to help leaders and organizations create more inclusive and happy work cultures that foster belonging for all. As a leader in her field of positive psychology and DEI, Dr. Kiki has worked with a diverse range of clients, including top-level executives in Fortune 500 organizations and business owners, coaching and delivering keynote addresses for corporations, conferences, and events around the world. Dr. Kiki's dedication and expertise have earned her the recognition of being named Top 50 Women Leaders in Georgia in 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Women We Admire. Connect with Dr. Kiki Website: http://www.ppcadi.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkikiramsey/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkikiramsey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiki.ramsey/ BWL Resources: Now enrolling for both the August sessions of the Early Career and Mid-Career programs. Learn more at https://blackwomanleading.com/programs-overview/ Join us at the 2027 Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference & Retreat. June 1-4, 2027, Clearwater Beach, FL. Save your seat at www.BWLretreat.com Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube. Subscribe to the BWL channel today! Check out the BWL theme song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l68EqEJjXq0 Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eui89AmJwUg Download the free Black Woman Leading Career Reset Kit - https://blackwomanleading.com/career-reset-kit/ Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeknights/ Follow BWL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blackwomanleading Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights - https://marshallknights.com/ Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay
Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast. I'm your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Today, I'm joined by Nadia Rawlinson, Co-Owner and Operating Chairman of the Chicago Sky. As the WNBA prepares to spotlight Chicago during All-Star Weekend, we're excited to sit down with one of the leaders helping drive that momentum. Nadia has built an extraordinary career spanning technology, media, entertainment, and financial services, with leadership roles at companies including Slack, Google, Live Nation, and American Express. A Stanford graduate and Harvard MBA, she also serves on several corporate and nonprofit boards while leading business operations, strategy, and government relations for the Chicago Sky. What makes Nadia especially compelling is her ability to speak the language of business while candidly sharing what it really takes to lead at the highest levels. In this episode, Nadia shares her unconventional journey into sports ownership, lessons on building high-performing cultures, and why great leaders prioritize action over perfection. Keep listening for more leadership insights from Nadia. And join us both in Chicago this October for the Women Leaders in Sports National Convention! We Are Women Leaders.
What if the secret to growing on social media isn't chasing trends—but becoming more authentically yourself? In this special live conversation from the She Believed She Could™ Summit, Allison Walsh sits down with three of today's most influential digital creators—Noelle Schnacky, Ella Schnacky, and Kristin Schnacky—to unpack what it really takes to build a personal brand that creates lasting impact. With millions of followers across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and beyond, the Schnacky sisters have built thriving online communities rooted in authenticity, faith, purpose, and genuine connection. In this candid conversation, they pull back the curtain on the strategies that have fueled their growth, the lessons they've learned along the way, and why staying true to your values will always outperform chasing the algorithm. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, speaker, nonprofit leader, coach, or simply someone looking to show up more confidently online, this episode is packed with practical, actionable advice to help you grow your audience, strengthen your personal brand, and create content that truly resonates. In this episode, you'll learn: How to discover your authentic voice and stand out online without pretending to be someone you're not Why knowing your identity matters more than chasing algorithms How vulnerability creates meaningful connection and builds loyal communities The importance of consistency and realistic content planning How to identify your niche and create content people actually want to follow The role of storytelling in growing an engaged audience How to use social media insights to guide your content strategy Why engagement and transformation matter more than vanity metrics Tips for repurposing content across multiple platforms How to avoid creator burnout through batching and scheduling Best practices for Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and cross-platform growth Ways creators monetize their platforms through brand partnerships, affiliate marketing, live streaming, and YouTube How to protect your personal brand by saying "no" to opportunities that aren't aligned with your values Memorable Takeaways "Behind every like, view, and follow is a real person." "What you feed grows. What you starve dies." "You don't have to share everything, but your story is often what creates the deepest connection." "Success isn't measured by followers. It's measured by transformation." Meet Our Guests Noelle Schnacky is a speaker, content creator, and former Miss Florida's Teen who is passionate about helping the next generation embrace authentic confidence, build meaningful connections, and use their platforms to create purpose-driven influence. Ella Schnacky is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and digital creator whose music and online presence have inspired millions around the world. Through faith-filled storytelling and creative expression, she encourages others to lead with authenticity and use their gifts to make a lasting impact. Kristin Schnacky is a content creator, entrepreneur, and speaker who has cultivated a thriving online community rooted in faith, family, relationships, and honest storytelling. Through her relatable content and genuine transparency, she empowers others to build meaningful connections and live with authenticity. Whether you're building a business, growing a personal brand, or simply looking to make a greater impact online, this conversation will inspire you to lead with purpose, show up authentically, and build a community that lasts. --- Positioned for Partnerships™ Mini Course - Turn your platform into a revenue-generating brand opportunity—without needing a massive following. Learn how to position your brand, create a high-converting media kit, and confidently pitch partnerships so brands instantly understand your value.
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