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Many professional women aspire to advance their careers. Yet, many encounter common obstacles when navigating the landscape both at work and at home. From corporate cultures to internal chatter, high impact women are often searching for proven and actionable strategies to make their goals a reality. With firsthand experience in demanding roles while juggling the numerous demands outside of work, JJ DiGeronimo, a woman in tech turned award-winning author for working women, shares some of her ...
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A Farm Kid’s Guide to Agriculture: The Podcast, is a dual effort by sisters Claire Weinzierl and Gracie Weinzierl. Gracie’s the one behind the blog and holds a full-time job as an ag communicator. Claire is a recent college graduate and launching her career in agriculture communications. Both classify themselves as farm kids and are eager to build their careers in the ag industry. This podcast is an outlet for their thoughts on current issues – both inside and outside of the ag industry – bu ...
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I'm thrilled to share with you a new chapter in my journey. After years of chasing external achievements, I've realized that real growth comes from within. Despite my accomplishments in the tech industry, authoring books, and researching women in the workplace, I found myself yearning for something more profound, more meaningful. I hit a personal w…
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Are you feeling guilty about taking time off from work? In this episode of 'Career Strategies for Women that Work,' JJ DiGeronimo dives into the challenges women face when it comes to taking Personal Time Off (PTO) and shares valuable strategies for creating boundaries and making the most of your time off. JJ understands the guilt that many women e…
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"Lassoing" Your Energy: A Quick Exercise for a More Productive Life Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant chatter in your head? Do you find yourself constantly reflecting on the past or worrying about the future? If so, you are not alone. In the latest episode of "Career Strategies for Women That Work," we will explore an exercise called "las…
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ERGs - Enhance the Impact of Women at Work with Laura Weldy We've seen the representation of women in leadership roles across all industries decline since the pandemic began, and women focused ERG's provide a great jumping off point for who and how to grow in house leaders. In fact, women's focused employee resource groups are a widely underleverag…
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Thriving Through Career Transitions with Meredith Persily Join us as we talk about how to get off on the right foot during a career transition! Did you know 50% of executives fail in the first 6 months when joining a company? There are key tools you should be aware of if you want to thrive in a new position inside your existing company or as part o…
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How often do you take a new role or promotion and hear, "We just don't have any more money for you?" or "Sorry, we cannot give you a raise?" How do I get a raise in my salary at my current company and what does confidence have to do with it? Claudia Miller is a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling…
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There are 3 BS (Belief Systems) blocking you between you and your next-level career. In this episode, we will discuss: Imposter Syndrome, People Pleasing, and Perfectionism The sneaky ways these 3 BS blocks show up Why you go from feeling good to bad so quickly these blocks keep happening How to bust through these blocks Jill rewired her leadership…
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It Pays To Be Yourself: Reframing Your "Flaws" Into "Gifts" Do you ever hold back because you’ve been told you were too bossy, sensitive, direct, or emotional at work? Women leaders often get these labels even though they exhibit similar behaviors to their male counterparts. What women have been told is “unlikeable” about them can create self-doubt…
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Join me as I ask Carolyn Buck-Luce how we, as women, step more into our power! Her new book EPIC! The Women's Power Play Book will help us unravel that conditioning and reclaim our destiny. Take a listen to learn how to create a life by design, not by default, through a unique framework with provocative exercises to equip you to craft the best next…
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Questions we discuss: What should you ask yourself? What do you need to invest in? What are the fears of success? Are you stuck in the shoulds? How do you maximize your influence? Where do you want to be in your work and life? Kristen Zavo is a career coach, keynote speaker, and author of the international best-seller Job Joy: Your Guide to Success…
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How do you define Brilliance? What are a few ways women downplay their Brilliance? What advice do you have for women as they aspire for their next level of impact? Alicia Jabbar, CPCC, PCC has designed and delivered more than 100 experiences that inspire liberated leadership for women working in male-dominated industries. She is an executive leader…
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Happy Holidays. Today is a really special episode because it reflects back on 30 years ago when I gained some insight into my life's work. Little did I know it then, but much of what happened in just a few minutes is some of the work that I do today. So hopefully this story from chapter 20 and Chapter 21 of Seeking will give you a glimpse of your l…
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Here with us at Career Strategies for Women at Work, and today I have an awesome author, a speaker for women in business, and just a downright strategist for making things happen. Chellie, Phillips is with us today and I am so excited to dive into When In Doubt, Delete it. When In Doubt, Delete It! If you’re ready to start a new chapter, Author Che…
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In this episode of the Career Strategies for Women podcast, leadership expert and best selling author, Ramona Shaw, talks about how our thoughts influence our behaviors and why therefore you have to grow, expand, and update your thought patterns to become a more effective leader to others. JJ and Ramona also discuss common leadership challenges and…
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It is good to have perspective so when things do not unfold as planned you have some reserve energy! Can you think of the last time you were told no or can you think of a project or initiative where every door was closed? It’s not easy, as many of us are told NO, so often, whether it's at home in our communities, or even at work. No, seems to be su…
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Professional women are subject to blind spots—obstacles that can minimize career potential, impact, or advancement. On Career Strategies for Women that Work, master executive coaches Brenda Wensil, MA, and Kathryn Heath, PhD, who recently published I Wish I'd Known This: 6 Career-Accelerating Secrets for Women Leaders with Berrett Kohler Publishers…
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In this episode of the Career Strategies for Women podcast, feminine leadership expert, Lorraine Hamilton, discuss the double-bind for women in the workplace. Lorraine is a former engineer, voracious tea drinker and wannabe race car driver. She is also the founder of the Feminine Success AcceleratorTM and has spent the past 16 years coaching ambiti…
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When nudged by the Universe to write this book, my initial response was I’m not ready. That was followed with I still have more to learn. Yet after each women’s event where I was invited to present, I would share some of these insights and exercises, and the noticeable interest was reassuring, validating that women were ready to talk more about the…
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If you are tired of chasing standards that are imposed on you by others; if you are drowning in to-do lists that deplete your energy and maybe even your impact; or if you are swimming in negative thoughts and self-talk or seeking more meaning …You are not alone! I, too, felt an internal tug for something more. The pages in my new book include key f…
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There have been so many moments in my career where I could have used a bit of courage, or a “microdose” of bravery. And to be honest, I wish I would have known this week’s guest in those moments. I’m chatting with Dr. Kristen Lee, head of the Behavior Science Program at Northeastern University and author of Worth the Risk. In this week’s episode of…
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As I was preparing this episode and talking to this week’s guest, two words that kept coming up for me were self-doubt and self-worth. In this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women that Work, I’m chatting with my friend Martha Aviles, she’s a woman in tech and has had a tremendous career journey, and together, we’re going to talk about how …
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Words matter. It’s not only about how you talk to yourself, but what you say and how you engage with others. Words can shift our perspective. They can empower us or prohibit us. And in this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women that Work, we’re going to discuss five powerful word shifts that will make a difference in your life. These have n…
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We think we have to do more, have more, be more, and that will sum up to success. And as women, we feel like we have to try to make it look easy, and be pleasing and agreeable on top of that. It can get very overwhelming very quickly and lead to serious burnout. Well, in this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women that Work, I’m chatting wit…
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Fear drives a lot of what we do as humans. We often make decisions based on fear, and those don’t always land us in the best of spots. So, how do you use fear as something to propel you to a place of impact and influence? In this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women that Work, I’m chatting with my friend Dawna Jones. Dawna has a knack for …
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I know, I know it's not easy to say no, but if you have aspirations—it's critical that you do! You’ve got to align yourself to the right activities. If you want to have more influence and impact, you have to find time in your schedule to make that happen. And that involves saying no, which isn’t always easy. As women, we tend to be overcommitted; w…
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There is hardly a week that goes by where a woman does not ask me about guilt. How do I stop feeling guilty? Why do I feel so guilty? When is this guilt going to step aside so I can move forward? Guilt is an overwhelming energy that holds so many women back. It’s an emotion that many of us carry that many of us cannot figure out how to get around. …
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Human Design is a Career Tool too! Have you incorporated tools such as Myers-Briggs and StrengthsFinder 2.0 in your career strategies? I know I have done this for years too! I have recently learned that Human Design can provide great insight into the work too! Shannon McAlister is a Human Design & Somatic Coach. She helps womxn tap into their soul …
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Lateral Moves - Are they Worth It? AND When do they make sense? “Climbing the corporate ladder” kind of makes it sound like there’s only one way to get to the top. But many of us end up exploring a variety of paths in our careers. And today, on Career Strategies for Women that Work, we explore the benefits of lateral moves. Lateral Moves are essent…
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Are you aligned to the right work? Have you ever thought about how you align your time and the projects you’re taking on? The work and projects you say yes to now can affect the impact you have in the future. In my experience, I’ve found that you have to be strategic about where you spend your time—and that often comes down to the projects you take…
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A new year usually means new goals, but for me, I’d rather reflect on where I've been and align myself for where I want to have an impact next. Instead of focusing on the checklist of things I need to do, I focus on the details necessary to leap over the mind blocks, sidestep the challenges, and accelerate momentum. In this week’s episode of Career…
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We're rounding out the year, can you believe it? With this, it's a great time to talk about perception, reality, gratitude, and love. How are you feeling? Where are you looking forward to aligning your energy within the months ahead? In this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women That Work, I am sharing 4 strategies for evaluating where you …
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Often, we pack so many things into our schedules and don't give ourselves space to grow and align with our next level of impact and influence. Think about your day, your week, your time. What no longer serves your journey? What should you stop doing to create space for new adventures, new work, new connections, and new experiences? In the last few …
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There are specific questions you should be asking if you have career goals. The pandemic changed a lot of things—including the ways we work. There are a plethora of articles, podcasts, and information on hybrid vs. remote vs. in-person work models, and as we’re closing out this year and moving into a new one, I thought it’d be the perfect time to d…
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What stories are you telling yourself that are holding you back? What stories are you holding on to? What stories do you need to let go of? In this week’s episode of Career Episodes for Women That Work, I share some strategies to analyze the stories you’re telling yourself. As the stories in your mind directly impact the joy in your life. Take time…
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Have you thought about being on a board of directors? Or want to expand your impact and join another board? Being on a board is an excellent way to enhance your leadership skills, share your knowledge, and advance something that's important to you. And you shouldn’t wait until you retire or have more experience to do so! In this week’s episode of C…
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Have you lost your spark? Are you feeling depleted? Are you making time to tap into your fuel stations? In this week's episode of Career Episodes for Women That Work, I'm discussing what and how to tap into your fuel stations. For many of us, we have to shift our energy to gain momentum to leap toward what inspires and excites us at work and in lif…
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Who do you turn to for advice when you think about your life decisions, goals, and passions? Who is in your circle of influence? What energy are they sharing with you? The people in your inner circle can significantly influence your goals and next steps. They can even determine how you feel about your life decisions impacting your career and beyond…
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Is being a perfectionist a compliment? I used to think being coined as a perfectionist was a compliment. Now, I see that perfectionism is more about protecting myself and doing what I could to avoid criticism or negative comments. In this week's Career Strategies for Women That Work episode, I explore why people lean towards perfectionism and how i…
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There is a difference between working on your career and working in your career. So many women who I talk to are busy working on their to-do lists, working through their calendars… and, oftentimes it takes real discipline to step back and say, Where am I driving myself? Where am I taking my career? And where am I, in regards to my goals? These ques…
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Collecting your noes has been an instrumental aspect of my work and my alignment in business today. I find that so many of us are so eager to always get a “yes” that we sometimes back out of anything that may not get us that answer. We fear getting the “no” – “No, we’re not interested,” “No, you’re not qualified,” “No, it won’t work right now.” You…
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Is it time to renegotiate your salary or ask for a raise? It can be intimidating – so be sure you are prepared. There are some very specific steps you can take to position yourself for these critical conversations. Here’s something to keep in mind before you jump into the episode: There are more things you can ask for beyond a wage increase; things…
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Are any of your gifts, [aka talents], still buried? Buried beneath our inner voice, our schedule, how we treat ourselves, what we say yes to, and what we think is possible. So many of us lose ourselves in our schedule, to-do list, and even our goals, leaving us wondering why our days feel empty or unfilling. Your buried gifts could be a differentia…
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3 overlooked career tools that have been incredibly insightful : Human Design, Enneagrams, and Birth Charts. With these, I have uncovered exciting insight into my life’s work! With five types of Human Design, nine types of Enneagram, and then the wisdom of the solar landscape of Birth Charts, I have cultivated a new level of understanding of my gif…
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As busy women with goals and deadlines, unlocking your inspiration is not always easy – especially when you add in demanding schedules and responsibilities. Sure we can grab a coffee or meet up with friends, which can bring us slivers of joy, but how do you shift to a higher level of energy or inspiration? In this week's Career Strategies for Women…
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How relevant are you where you want to have more impact next? This may seem like a silly question at some level; I’m sure you’re thinking, “Well, I’ve been doing this for five, 10, 15 years, I’d say I’m relevant and have few gaps” But what about your next? What professional gaps exist? During crossroads in my career, the question of relevance has o…
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Self-doubts are not comfortable topics, as they often make us feel insecure and alone, and, as I figured out, they directly impacted our actions at work and in life. Whether you're afraid of failure or you're afraid of success, or of letting other people down, or even over-promising—self-doubt peppers all of us and can influence our decisions, even…
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If you desire to move something forward or get promoted or start something from scratch, you likely need a sponsor in addition to a mentor! So how do you find and align with your sponsors? (And what the heck is a sponsor?) In this week’s episode, I’m sharing specific actions you can start taking now—especially if you have goals you're looking to ac…
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It is hard to create time and space to reflect on where you have been, appreciate where you are, and make plans for where you want to have an impact next. This podcast includes five strategies to define what solo trip is best for you based on where you are in your career and life journey! With personal stories of my solo trips, as well as women tha…
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Strategically Sharing Your Accomplishments is Not Bragging! As research has shown that women use twice as many words on their resume as men, but only a third of the detail. If you marry this fact with another -- that men are often assessed on what is possible, where women are assessed on what they have already accomplished -- you can see why it bec…
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In this podcast I share some common self-induced boundaries that may be taking away from your momentum and impact at work. Handling specific situations, or certain people with more self-awareness and self-confidence can help you re-gain your power, brighten your career path and your potential. Be sure to check out the group based questions in the s…
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