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The Women Taking the Lead podcast is a resource for women leaders, allies, and organizations looking to promote more women into senior leadership. Episode formats include specific leadership challenges, "on-air" coaching with women leaders, and interviews with internal talent and organizational development leaders. Women Taking the Lead inspires women to overcome self-doubt and lead with confidence, integrity and a sense of humor.
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If you could have more time or more energy, which would you choose? I’m going to get bold and make the case that many of your challenges would be overcome if you had more energy. If you’re like me trying to control time, you take things off your schedule only to find other things have filled that briefly open space. As a result of your effort, you …
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Most people, without training and mindset work, are uncomfortable giving others feedback. Without training and mindset work, giving feedback is perceived as a hard conversation. This is largely because of uncertainty of how the receiver is going to respond to the feedback. The fear is that the receiver will at minimum take offense and withdraw. The…
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Myths That Prevent Gender Parity in Leadership
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Have you come face-to-face with any of the prevailing myths about women in the workplace? Last month I interviewed Analiza Wolf, the author of The Myths of Success: A Woman of Color's Guide to Leadership. Analiza’s book, and our conversation, focused on the myths we women, buy into that hinder our growth as leaders. Not too long ago, I was listenin…
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Emilie Aries on Systems-Level Solutions to Pay Equity
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I'm going to get a bit vulnerable here and be transparent that on the Women Taking the Lead podcast I have not given a lot of time to the topic of pay equity. Part of it is because I'm typically not working with women around the areas of negotiating salary. That may come up when a client of mine is being offered a promotion but typically, I'm not d…
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Dr Mary-Clare Race on How to Retain Talent
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Hello and welcome to Women Taking the Lead. I’m going to start us off by reading a quote I read not too long ago of my guest today. “As leaders in an increasingly polarized society, it's crucial that we recognize the talent within our organizations. Incredible talents are often overlooked, underutilized, or placed in situations that are bound to fa…
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Analiza Quiroz Wolf on Beliefs That Block You
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There are a lot of myths out there about what you need to do to be successful at work. You may already be at a point in your career where you’ve realized this and had to shift gears. And you may still feel like you are walking a tight rope of, for instance, needing to be more decisive but not too decisive because that can work against you as a woma…
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Are You as Self-Aware as You Think You Are?
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Would you describe yourself as being self-aware? Most people do. But according to research done by organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich and her team involving 5000 participants, it may be that only 10%-15% of the population is actually self-aware. Additionally, they found that when someone considers themselves to be highly experienced, that est…
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Ever had those moments in leadership where it's not just about spreadsheets but also about dealing with people's feelings? Imagine having an insider secret to level up your leadership game—something that makes you a better manager, team player, and inspirational leader. The secret is emotional intelligence or EQ. In this and the coming episode, we'…
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Creating Psychological Safety with Pasha Marlowe
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Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like you couldn't fully be yourself? Maybe you hesitated to share an idea, express an opinion, never mind present an opposing view. Or maybe felt like you didn't belong? And as a leader, have you ever been made aware of an employee having this experience at work? I have Pasha Marlowe joining me to di…
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Have you ever wondered why some teams do okay while others effortlessly tackle challenges? The secret lies in one word: TRUST. In fast-paced environments, team cohesion is more crucial. A cohesive team, built on trust, can leverage diverse skills, tools, and resources to conquer any obstacle. Building and maintaining trust is not a one-and-done exe…
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Rebecca Muriuki on Removing Obstacles to Empower Women of Color to Thrive in Leadership
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Are you at a loss for how you can actively support and empower women of color to thrive in leadership? I often look at reports showing the current numbers of people in all levels of leadership. And, regardless of the level of leadership, the industry, etc., women of color are in the lowest percentiles. This conversation with Rebecca Muriuki explore…
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Overcoming Stereotypes About Female Leaders
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Do you have a strong leadership style that has been mislabeled as harsh or uncaring? Every now and again, as I’m connecting with each of you on LinkedIn, I’ll ask if you have any topic suggestions for the podcast. I recently got a response that immediately piqued my interest. The response read, “One thing I struggle with as a leader is gender stere…
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[Coaching] Finding Your Footing Again After Rapid Changes
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Have you ever received a promotion in which your manager becomes your peer? If you have you know it’s a big transition on top of an already big transition. The intensity of the change in relationship will depend on the relationship you already had with your former manager, but even in the best circumstances it will be a little unsettling. Especiall…
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The 500th Episode of Women Taking the Lead
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It’s a big day for the Women Taking the Lead podcast and it’s not just because we’re ringing in 2024. This is the 500th episode of Women Taking the Lead!! This episode is covering some of the changes and milestones that this podcast has experienced and I’m sharing 20 of the most downloaded episodes. Can you join in the celebration and help me expan…
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Malia Monaco on How to Create Positive Experiences Through Change by Building Team Trust
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Have you ever worked on a team going through a lot of change? I’m guessing you have many times and in many different scenarios. I’m also guessing your experience of that change had a lot to do with the level of trust that the team had for one another and the leaders of the team and/or organization. When there is a high level of trust the impacts of…
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Tawn Williams on a Unique Approach to Corporate Wellness
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Corporate wellness programs are very common now but how effective are they? Many people talk about what their company offer but when you dig in many of these programs are underutilized. The reasons, and they vary, include the programs don’t fit the demographics of the organization, there’s a lack of awareness of what the company offers, lack of acc…
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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome ~ Ask Us Anything
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Several weeks ago I released Ep 492 How to Release the Grip Imposter Syndrome Has on You with Kim Meninger. So many of you responded with follow-up questions that I asked Kim if she would be open to doing a Live Stream to answer questions on Imposter Syndrome. Kim was happy to do it and we promoted that event for anyone who wanted to attend live an…
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I’m Overwhelmed – Tell Me What to Do! with Kelly Nolan
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Sometimes you’re looking for a mindset shift and transformation. And sometimes what you need is help STAT! If you have no bandwidth and you are at your wits end, stay with me because I’ve got a woman who can help you. Meet Kelly Nolan Kelly Nolan is an attorney-turned-time management strategist and mom of two. After experiencing overwhelm as a youn…
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How are you at knowing exactly what you need in any given moment? This may sound silly but, really, how tuned in are you to what you really need, and not what you think you need or think you want. Many of us get swept away by the day and how we think we should be functioning. When the workday comes to a close, we’re a little dizzy thinking about wh…
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Does the thought of stepping into a new role, surrounded by new faces and greater responsibilities, send a ripple of anxiety through your core? If so, you’re not alone. The first 90 days post-promotion can feel much like navigating through uncharted waters. However, with the right mindset and strategies in place, you can steer through this phase ef…
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Navigating Your Financial Responsibilities with Allison Bishop
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Do you ever wonder if your financial decisions are aligned with your values and goals? Money can be a murky topic, especially if you don't feel 100% competent or confident around money management. And considering most women between the ages of 30 and 60 are getting pulled in many directions when it comes to money, it can be a topic that induces str…
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How to Release the Grip Imposter Syndrome Has on You with Kim Meninger
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Let’s talk about Imposter Syndrome. While Imposter Syndrome is a universal experience there are times when this experience is activated more than others. A common trigger for Imposter Syndrome is when we take on new and expanded roles. There’s excitement at first and then the potential for doubting yourself will creep in. Imposter Syndrome, and the…
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Revealing the Real Causes of Burnout with Julia Coit and Lindsey Coit
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Have you and your coworkers been grappling with burnout at work? Burnout has been a hot topic and yet it continues to persist because the symptoms are often dismissed as run-of-the-mill stress or overwork. In this episode I’m chatting with Julia Coit and Lindsay Coit, two of the breakout session speakers for The Maine Women's Conference coming up o…
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Effects of Poverty Trauma on Leadership with Nikki Yardy
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We are unpacking a big topic today. We’re exploring developmental trauma broadly and child poverty trauma specifically, and the impact it has on leaders. Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Nikki Yardy joined me to create more awareness around this topic and how you can explore this topic as an individual and …
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Have you ever wondered why women often find themselves juggling a multitude of tasks and responsibilities both at home and in the workplace? Why is it that women seem to be burdened with an invisible load that is attached to the roles traditionally assigned to them? This episode aims to shed light on the concept of the "mental load" carried by wome…
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