Best Buildyourbrave Podcasts (2024)

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Bravery Doesn’t Have to Be Hard: Real Stories from Women in Tech 9:58

2h ago9:58

9:58

Bravery doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, bravery in your career as a woman in tech can be simple, nurturing, collaborative, and even easy. For women in tech who often feel that being brave at work means facing monumental stress, this episode will give you a fresh and empowering perspective. Through two unique client stories, I illustrates how brav…

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Transform Fairytale Phantasies into Your Dream Career Reality 12:33

7d ago12:33

12:33

Let’s explore the profound impact fairy tales have had on our professional lives, especially as women in tech. Most of us have grown up with stories of women waiting for their Prince Charming or Knight in Shining Armor. While most of us have shed this mentality in our personal lives, its residual effects can still hold us back in our careers as we …

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The Glass Floor: A Call to Men in Tech – Your Opportunity to Lead the Change 23:14

14d ago23:14

23:14

In this groundbreaking episode I dive deep into the dynamics of the glass ceiling and the glass floor, specifically focusing on how men in tech can play a pivotal role in fostering inclusive workplaces. With detailed statistics and compelling arguments, I highlight why inclusive cultures are essential for financial growth, innovation, and overall b…

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Inappropriate Questions at Work: Pregnancy & More 18:31

17d ago18:31

18:31

Listen in for strategies to deal with inappropriate, confidence-undermining questions in the workplace. These strategies, phrases, and mindset can be used for any behavior that crosses professional norms, strengthens the patriarchy, and permits misogyny to grow. Listener question: “When I call off sick, one of the men consistently asks me if I am p…

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Your Coworker Doesn’t Trust You: What Do You Do? 11:25

24d ago11:25

11:25

Listener question: My colleague doesn’t trust my skill. What do I do? Many women in tech face the drama: dealing with colleagues who don’t trust your skills. If you’ve ever felt sidelined in meetings, excluded from important emails, or observed others taking over your responsibilities, this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover the importan…

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Aggressive or Just Direct? Navigating Feedback as a Woman in Tech 9:55

1M ago9:55

9:55

Listener question: I know I'm a direct person, but I'm being told I'm aggressive. How do I know the difference? I have personal experience with this topic in two different different ways and suggestions of how to navigate them: First, you need to ask for specific examples of situations in which you were labeled “aggressive.” Then, you need to explo…

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From Stuck to Promoted: Steps to Secure Your Career Advancement as a Woman in Tech 5:52

1M ago5:52

5:52

Listener question: I have been waiting for a promotion. I am ready. What do I do now? Let’s discuss how to not just wait for a promotion but to actively communicate and advocate for yourself. First, you need to tell our boss directly that you want a promotion, ask them if they support you, and then listen carefully to their response. Then, you must…

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Ethical Dilemma: Taking a Lower-Level Job When Others Are Struggling to Find Work 8:23

2M ago8:23

8:23

Listener Question: Is it ethical for me to accept a job that's one or two layers below the job I had before all of the layoffs when so many other people are also struggling to land a job? Let’s tackle a listener's question about the ethics of accepting a job below their previous level during these mass layoffs. First, I share why my answer is a str…

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Job Boredom: Strategies for Staying Engaged and Motivated When Your Job Feels Stagnant and Safe 8:17

2M ago8:17

8:17

Listener Question: I'm in a "safe job" but this "safe job" is so boring. What do I do? Let’s work through a career dilemma: feeling bored at a "safe" job right in a time of mass lay-offs. In this episode I share actionable strategies to navigate boredom and rediscover engagement in your career. First, I urge a reevaluation to ensure your current si…

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Feelings & Career Success as a Woman in Tech; Positive & Negative 14:28

2M ago14:28

14:28

We dive into an often-overlooked aspect of building a successful career: embracing positive emotions. Many women in tech find it challenging to celebrate achievements or feel joy without spiraling into anxiety or fear. I unravel this misunderstanding of bravery and highlight the importance of experiencing the full range of emotions in your career j…

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BONUS: Women in Tech for Harris 8:34

2M ago8:34

8:34

This is an important, timely, and short message just for my US audience, particularly if you have the right to vote in the United States Call to action: join us at Women in Tech for Harris. US Election Day is November 5, 2024. This election is about so much more than politics. It's about our industry’s future as well as our careers and lives as wom…

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Make Networking Less Sucky: Tailor Your Approach to Your Personality E175 9:13

2M ago9:13

9:13

Listener Question: How do I make networking suck less? Sometimes networking really does suck and it always sucks where you aren’t networking in a way that suits your goals and personality. In this episode, I share how you can tailor your approach and make networking more enjoyable. Listen in for my opinion on why your mindset is crucial, how modern…

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Navigating a Difficult Job Market: Strategies for Maintaining Motivation and Confidence E174 9:15

3M ago9:15

9:15

Listener Question: How do I stay motivated when it's been months since I was laid off and I've not gotten a single offer? How do I remember that I'm really good at my job when it's been months and I haven't even gotten a single offer? I know it's tough to stay motivated and confident in your skills when facing rejection or a lack of offers. To help…

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Rethinking Grit: Embracing the Quit for Career Success from 'Girl, Take the Lead' (Part 2 of 2) 37:54

3M ago37:54

37:54

I returned to Yo Canny’s podcast Girl, Take the Lead to discuss the book Quit, The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away, by Annie Duke. Yo and I covered a lot of powerful topics about quitting, so our conversation is available in two parts. Feedback was so positive and powerful that we released these two episodes on the Build Your Brave Career podcas…

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Celebrate & Special Offer for you! 5 Years of Business: Success, Failure, Growth 16:11

3M ago16:11

16:11

Today I am celebrating 5 years of being in business! Listen in for my celebrations, failures, and personal growth since 2019. At the end, I share a very special offer for you! If you complete the exercise below and share it with me over email by August 23, 2024, I'll reward you with a 10% coupon on the coaching package of your choice to be used by …

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Rethinking Grit: Embracing the Quit for Career Success from 'Girl, Take the Lead' (Part 1 of 2) 39:16

3M ago39:16

39:16

I returned to Yo Canny’s podcast Girl, Take the Lead to discuss the book Quit, The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away, by Annie Duke. Yo and I covered a lot of powerful topics about quitting, so our conversation is available in two parts. Feedback was so positive and powerful that we released these two episodes on the Build Your Brave Career podcas…

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Year-long Sabbatical: Releasing Other’s Expectations as a Leading Woman in Tech with Susanne Mueller (Client Rerun) E170 46:39

3M ago46:39

46:39

During the summer of 2024, I am re-running the most popular client conversations based on downloads, shares, and direct feedback. Make sure to catch a career update at the end of each episode. Susanne Mueller, leader, global traveler, and innovative Project Management and Enablement Professional, joins us to share her brave career story of crafting…

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Neurodiversity is a Superpower: Asking Questions and Taking Action for Career Growth with Amanda Burma (Client Rerun) E169 42:37

4M ago42:37

42:37

During the summer of 2024, I am re-running the most popular client conversations based on downloads, shares, and direct feedback. Make sure to catch a career update at the end of each episode. Amanda Burma, a powerful sales engineer within growing start-ups, my client, and my friend, shares her brave story about finding a career she loves while als…

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Return from Burn-Out & Embrace Your Innate Talent to Grow Your Career with Caroline Santinelli (Client Rerun) E168 51:00

4M ago51:00

51:00

During the summer of 2024, I am re-running the most popular client conversations based on downloads, shares, and direct feedback. Make sure to catch a career update at the end of each episode. Caroline Santinelli, a former teacher and now woman in tech, shares her brave career story of – as Brene Brown says – choosing to ‘belong to herself first.’ …

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Choose You to Redesign and Grow Your Brave Career with Jackie Podoll (Client Rerun) E167 41:13

4M ago41:13

41:13

During the summer of 2024, I am re-running the most popular client conversations based on downloads, shares, and direct feedback. Make sure to catch a career update at the end of each episode. Have you ever felt underappreciated and undervalued in your workplace, even after making an effort to ignite change? Jackie Podoll, a Data-Obsessed Senior An…

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Create Opportunities to Build Your Global Career with Dora Szasz (Client Rerun) E166 31:49

4M ago31:49

31:49

During the summer of 2024, I am re-running the most popular client conversations based on downloads, shares, and direct feedback. Make sure to catch a career update at the end of each episode. Dora Szasz, a research scientist and my former client, shares how she has chosen to find opportunity in even the most challenging experiences, including slee…

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How People Pleasing Can Hurt Your Career and How to Fix It E165 20:25

4M ago20:25

20:25

The habit of people pleasing has a negative impact on your career. If you’ve recently experienced an unexpected or negative performance evaluation – or been put onto a performance improvement plan (PiP) – this episode is for you! I teach you how to identify if you're caught in the people-pleasing loop and what steps to take to break free. You hear …

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Ask Me Anything about Your Brave Career Growth as a Woman in Tech E164 5:19

5M ago5:19

5:19

I consider the Build Your Brave Career podcast our podcast: so send me your questions, guests, and episode suggestions for upcoming episodes! This podcast is an act of love and service for our awesome community of women in tech who are choosing to be less stressed and ending overwork by building the skill of bravery. We know the tech industry and a…

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Bravely Leaning In During Life's Big Maybes, Making Choices at Career Crossroads E163 18:44

5M ago18:44

18:44

"The best case scenario of bravely leaning in is when you make empowered, conscious, and unique decisions for your one glorious career and life." - Nicole Trick Steinbach Listen in for a nuanced conversation about the combination of the “Lean In” concept and the skill of bravery to how you can make choices to build your brave career. First, I discu…

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Courage to Lean In: Navigate Uncertainty, Choose Growth, and Rewrite Societal Stories with Nupur Aggarwal E162 41:30

5M ago41:30

41:30

“Be yourself and own your strength unapologetically.” - Nupur Aggarwal Balancing the courage to pursue your ambitious career goals, in balance with your values and relationships, is a powerful but unexpected pathway to your brave career. Our guest this week is Nupur Aggarwal, an established and global product strategist, joins me for a candid discu…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Buildyourbrave Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Build Your Brave Career for Women in Tech

Nicole Trick Steinbach, Certified Coach for Women in Tech, Former Global Director, & Organizational Change Management Consultant

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Bravery Doesn’t Have to Be Hard: Real Stories from Women in Tech 9:58

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Transform Fairytale Phantasies into Your Dream Career Reality 12:33

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The Glass Floor: A Call to Men in Tech – Your Opportunity to Lead the Change 23:14

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Inappropriate Questions at Work: Pregnancy & More 18:31

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Your Coworker Doesn’t Trust You: What Do You Do? 11:25

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Aggressive or Just Direct? Navigating Feedback as a Woman in Tech 9:55

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From Stuck to Promoted: Steps to Secure Your Career Advancement as a Woman in Tech 5:52

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Ethical Dilemma: Taking a Lower-Level Job When Others Are Struggling to Find Work 8:23

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Job Boredom: Strategies for Staying Engaged and Motivated When Your Job Feels Stagnant and Safe 8:17

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Feelings & Career Success as a Woman in Tech; Positive & Negative 14:28

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BONUS: Women in Tech for Harris 8:34

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Make Networking Less Sucky: Tailor Your Approach to Your Personality E175 9:13

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Navigating a Difficult Job Market: Strategies for Maintaining Motivation and Confidence E174 9:15

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Rethinking Grit: Embracing the Quit for Career Success from 'Girl, Take the Lead' (Part 2 of 2) 37:54

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Celebrate & Special Offer for you! 5 Years of Business: Success, Failure, Growth 16:11

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Rethinking Grit: Embracing the Quit for Career Success from 'Girl, Take the Lead' (Part 1 of 2) 39:16

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Year-long Sabbatical: Releasing Other’s Expectations as a Leading Woman in Tech with Susanne Mueller (Client Rerun) E170 46:39

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Neurodiversity is a Superpower: Asking Questions and Taking Action for Career Growth with Amanda Burma (Client Rerun) E169 42:37

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Return from Burn-Out & Embrace Your Innate Talent to Grow Your Career with Caroline Santinelli (Client Rerun) E168 51:00

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Choose You to Redesign and Grow Your Brave Career with Jackie Podoll (Client Rerun) E167 41:13

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Create Opportunities to Build Your Global Career with Dora Szasz (Client Rerun) E166 31:49

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How People Pleasing Can Hurt Your Career and How to Fix It E165 20:25

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Ask Me Anything about Your Brave Career Growth as a Woman in Tech E164 5:19

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Bravely Leaning In During Life's Big Maybes, Making Choices at Career Crossroads E163 18:44

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Courage to Lean In: Navigate Uncertainty, Choose Growth, and Rewrite Societal Stories with Nupur Aggarwal E162 41:30

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