Best Jill Avey Podcasts (2024)

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098 Jill Avey: How Your Soft Skills Shape Your Environment 29:48

25d ago29:48

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In Episode 98 of Aarna's News, host Aarna Sahu welcomes Jill Avey, a leader in women's empowerment, who helps women advance to Director and VP levels through her SisterSmart Leadership Programs. Jill shares her expertise on how women can develop their strengths, enhance their influence, and improve team performance while navigating the complexities…

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37: Rising Up & Creating More Gender Balance in Male-Dominated Industries with Sumi Singh of Microsoft 26:03

1M ago26:03

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How can we change the gender balance in traditionally male dominated fields? The tech industry is one that's been known to be male dominated. I have a lot of clients in the tech industry, and some of them feel very daunted by this problem, often wondering if they'll ever get a chance to get the recognition they deserve. So I'm so excited to have th…

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36: How Leaders Network Without Being a “Taker” 14:16

1M ago14:16

14:16

Mid-career women often have an allergic reaction to how to build their network. They don't want to feel cheesy, sleazy, or like they're only out for themselves. They've seen others doing this and they don't want to be perceived in the same way. But the problem with this is it holds them back in their careers because your network is more important t…

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35: Handling Challenges as a Leader Without Getting Caught Up in Mind Drama with Wendy 30:40

2M ago30:40

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You’ve likely heard the saying, “you can’t control the situation, but you can control how you react to the situation.” That can be easier said than done, but that’s exactly the skill great leaders are able to develop. Our client, Wendy, was initially a little resistant to the mindset work, but when she was laid off from a role she didn’t enjoy, she…

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097 Shelby Moledina: Changing Tides In A Sea Of Interests 32:49

2M ago32:49

32:49

In Episode 97 of Aarna's News, host Aarna Sahu invites listeners into the dynamic world of gaming and trans-media innovation with special guest Shelby Moledina. With over two decades of experience and a portfolio spanning 30+ titles, Shelby shares her journey from gameplay programmer to co-founding Double Loop Games and launching Glowy Pixels Enter…

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34: How to Find a Mentor as a Leader and Be a Great Mentee 21:17

2M ago21:17

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Every leader with an eye on a senior role needs to understand how to find a mentor. When you seek out the right mentors, they become an advantage that will help you rise into senior leadership roles more quickly and easily. In this episode, Jill and SisterSmart Career Success Coach, Sarah, share how to determine what you want to get out of a mentor…

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096 Parna Sarkar-Basu: The Art of Marketing: Beyond the Sales Pitch 30:13

2M ago30:13

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Welcome to Episode 96 of Aarna's News! In this episode, join host Aarna Sahu as she sits down with Parna Sarkar-Basu, a renowned tech evangelist and strategic advisor. Parna shares her journey from transforming tech startups to advising industry leaders on navigating the digital era and achieving sustainable growth. As the founder of Brand and Buzz…

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33: How to Design a Personal Board of Directors That Will Help You Rise into Senior Management 16:42

2M ago16:42

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Everyone's heard the phrase, your network is your net worth. Then why do so few mid-career women have the robust network that will get them into senior management? According to McKinsey, even female CEOs have networks that are several times smaller than their male colleagues and the numbers get even worse the farther down the ladder you go. So if m…

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095 Monica Pemberton: Living Passionately in Progress 25:33

2M ago25:33

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On Episode 95, join host Aarna Sahu as she delves into an inspiring conversation with Monica Pemberton, Vice President and Chief Information Officer at the American Council on Education. Monica, a distinguished recipient of the 2023 Diversity Women Media Elite 100 award, shares her journey as a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusi…

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32: How to Prepare Yourself for Failure and Build Your Resiliency as a Leader with Jessica Bacal 27:30

2M ago27:30

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What happens when you have a failure? Like when you make a mistake at work — big or small — or you get rejected for something that you thought was a sure thing. It’s tempting to hide away or play small after a failure has happened. Sometimes people let it derail them or even end their career. But what happens when you use failure to propel you forw…

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094 Madison Feehan: Learning To Thrive On The Go 33:45

2M ago33:45

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In Episode 94 of Aarna's News, host Aarna Sahu welcomes the trailblazing Madison Feehan, founder and CEO of Space Copy, an international lunar manufacturing company. Madison, an early career professional based in Canada, boasts an impressive background in advanced lunar instrument development for NASA’s Planetary Science, Heliophysics, and Astrophy…

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093 Neda Emami: Finding What Truly Makes You Happy, Sustainable Passion 34:08

3M ago34:08

34:08

In Episode 93 of Aarna's News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Neda Emami, the innovative founder and CEO of SAAG.io. With a background in biomedical engineering and a passion for both business and the great outdoors, Neda has created a groundbreaking platform that's revolutionizing outdoor gear rentals. Join us as Neda shares her journey from the m…

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31: How Senior Leaders Bounce Back From Failure 13:45

3M ago13:45

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Are you afraid of taking risks because you don’t know how to bounce back from failure? You’re likely nervous that if you fail, you’ll be “marked” forever or side-tracked for a promotion because of it. This is a common fear that women can hold, and for good reason. Women are criticized for not taking enough risks and being held back from further suc…

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092 Kassi Burns: Embrace The Error & Fall Forward 31:46

3M ago31:46

31:46

In Episode 92 of Aarna's News, Podcast Host Aarna Sahu sits down with Kassi Burns, Senior Attorney at King & Spalding, LLP. With over a decade of experience in AI and Machine Learning within litigation, Kassi shares her journey of curiosity and innovation in the legal tech space. From her academic achievements to her role as a thought leader and ad…

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30: Three Mental Challenges that Are Holding You Back from a Senior Leadership Role 21:52

3M ago21:52

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Your mental skills are likely what’s holding you back from being a senior leader. Our inner emotional life is like a governor for our success, and we need to work through our mindset limitations to avoid getting stuck behind outdated ways of thinking. Our growth gets stunted and our potential gets cut off unless we work to expand our mindset into n…

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091 Lexi B: What It Means To Negotiate Your Way To Success 35:16

3M ago35:16

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In Episode 91 of Aarna's News, host Aarna Sahu welcomes Lexi B to the show. Lexi B, a celebrated figure in the tech industry, has made significant strides in promoting executive leadership and workplace equity. With her extensive background in prominent Silicon Valley tech companies, Lexi B has furthered her mission of empowering professionals thro…

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Exciting Project In The Works!! 0:54

3M ago0:54

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From the podcast host herself, Aarna Sahu, I’m thrilled to announce a new project in the works!! It’s a Women in STEM book (cover & title not announced yet) where it features all of this podcast’s key moments and advice from me for students by a student herself on how to be successful in the classroom to interview tips to mentoring and networking t…

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29: How Nadia is Designing a Path to Executive Leadership With Work-Life Balance Built in 42:09

3M ago42:09

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Senior and executive leadership roles bring more responsibility, but that doesn’t have to mean taking on more work and sacrificing your personal time or well-being in the process. In fact, prioritizing work-life balance and self-care becomes more critical as you rise through the ranks because you need the capacity to navigate more challenging situa…

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090 Liz Snower: The Persistence Workout & Its Creative Sparks 26:57

3M ago26:57

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In Episode 90 of Aarna's News, host Aarna Sahu welcomes Liz Snower, co-founder of ICONIQ and the visionary behind Kuki AI, one of the most prominent virtual influencers. Liz’s impressive career includes co-founding CONVRG, a B2B voice and messaging platform acquired in 2019, and developing conversational products at Kik. Learn how persistence, inno…

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28: How Getting Comfortable with Failing Will Get You Into Senior Leadership Roles 16:07

3M ago16:07

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You need to get comfortable with failure to be a successful leader and rise into more senior roles. We all make mistakes and we all have failures, even big ones. Women often take failures hard and it can be debilitating and even derail your career if you don't recover effectively from it. In this episode, you’ll understand why you need to be failin…

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089 Dora Renaud: Standing Up for Your Beliefs: Integrating Values into Your Career 29:25

4M ago29:25

29:25

In Episode 89 of Aarna's News, host Aarna Sahu welcomes Dr. Dora Renaud, a distinguished leader and advocate for student equity and success in STEM. With over 25 years of experience in both non-profit and public education, Dr. Renaud currently serves as the CEO of Bossa Ed International and has played a pivotal role at the Society of Hispanic Profe…

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27: How to Find the Right Support at Every Level to Become a Senior Leader with VP Chumi Khurana 29:47

4M ago29:47

29:47

As women, we easily fall into the mentality of “we have to do it all.” But we can’t rise up without the right support. (Or if you somehow muster up the determination to do so, you’ll end up burned out and unsatisfied pretty quickly juggling all those responsibilities). In this episode, Chumi Khurana, vice president of sales and marketing at J& J On…

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088 Sushma Srikanth: Patience and Progress: Thriving in the Long Run 28:04

4M ago28:04

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Welcome to Episode 88 of Aarna's News! In this episode, host Aarna Sahu sits down with the incredible Sushma Srikanth, an engineering leader with a wealth of experience from startups to tech giants like Cisco and Google. Currently the Director of Engineering at Google Workspace, Sushma shares her journey of steering teams through product developmen…

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26: What to Do When You Don't Feel Like You've Earned a Promotion (But Want One or Got One) 19:26

4M ago19:26

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Whether you received your promotion recently or you want one in the next few months, have you ever felt like you didn't really deserve it? This is a common feeling that leaders have, While men certainly feel this way at times, the problem tends to be bigger for women and underrepresented groups because this feeling of being an imposter can come fro…

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087 Abigayle Peterson: Digital Career Navigation & Crafting Your Career With Google 31:42

4M ago31:42

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In Episode 87 of Aarna's News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Abigayle Peterson, Product Manager at SeekOut and founder of Magnify Wellness, to explore how to "Google Your Next Career." Abigayle shares her inspiring journey from launching an iOS app to leading a globally recognized nonprofit. Tune in to learn practical tips on leveraging online res…

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25: Why Women Have More Fear of Making Mistakes at Work and How it Affects Your Leadership Abilities 12:57

4M ago12:57

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Do you ever feel like all the eyes are on you and you have more and more fear of making mistakes as a leader and pressure to work harder? The higher you go, the higher this pressure becomes, especially for women due to gender bias and socialization. Many leaders in this situation just work harder and harder, without it ever feeling like enough. Thi…

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086 Debbie Reynolds: Hobbies & Living Authentically 101 28:48

5M ago28:48

28:48

In Episode 86 of Aarna's News, Podcast Host Aarna Sahu sits down with Debbie Reynolds, widely known as "The Data Diva," to explore her pioneering work in Data Privacy and Emerging Technology. With over two decades of experience, Debbie brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the conversation as she discusses the intersection of data privacy and…

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085 Jen Cohen: Why Medium Matters: Exploring Learning Channels Through Feedback 29:08

5M ago29:08

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Welcome to Episode 85 of Aarna's News! In this episode, host Aarna Sahu sits down with the dynamic Jen Cohen, a seasoned tech leader whose career has left an indelible mark on the industry. With a wealth of experience spanning companies like Toyota Research Institute, Cisco, and Birkenstock, Jen's expertise in building cloud-based ecosystems for au…

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084 Pamela Kellert: Global Leadership: Thriving in International Business 31:34

6M ago31:34

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Join Podcast Host Aarna Sahu and Pamela Kellert for an insightful episode as we dive into the world of strategic leadership and global impact. As a seasoned expert in strategy and project management with over 17 years of experience spanning continents and industries, Pamela brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the table. In this episode, we …

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083 Lucia Mocz: Setting Limits, Building Respect: The Importance of Establishing Boundaries 26:32

6M ago26:32

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In Episode 83 of Aarna's News, join host Aarna Sahu as she delves into the world of AI with special guest Lucia Mocz, Principal Member of the Technical Staff at Oracle. Lucia, an AI research scientist, engineer, and PhD mathematician, shares her expertise in LLMs and transformers, offering insights into their applications across various domains inc…

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24: How to Develop the Skillset to Navigate Any Career Setback and Turn it Into Opportunity with Sally 36:35

6M ago36:35

36:35

As ambitious leaders rising up in our careers, it’s inevitable to encounter career setbacks along the way. Sometimes you have to restart your career because you had kids or you moved to another country. Or maybe you've done everything right and that promotion you were looking for doesn't pan out or you get laid off right on your way up the ladder. …

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082 Sophie Beren: Breaking The Echo Chamber: Embracing Diverse Perspectives 29:03

6M ago29:03

29:03

In this compelling episode of Aarna's News, host Aarna Sahu welcomes Sophie Beren, the visionary Founder & CEO of The Conversationalist. With a mission to empower Gen Z, Sophie's non-partisan platform breaks through echo chambers, encouraging courageous conversations and global unity. Join us as Sophie shares her journey, insights, and the transfor…

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23: How to Create More Psychological Safety at Work 15:38

6M ago15:38

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An employee is only as good as their team. There have been studies that show this. So why is the team dynamic so important? No one gets to the top alone. Even in roles that might seem like they're solo endeavors like sales. We feed off one another and we have a human need to belong to a larger group. And when these interpersonal dynamics are missin…

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22: The Neuroscience Needed to Create a High-Performance Environment 16:00

6M ago16:00

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If you want to improve your ability to create stronger relationships, not only with your team but also with your peers and senior leaders, you're going to want to listen to this episode because we are going to let you in on the secret to how your physiology could actually be holding you back from being the best that you can be. In this episode, Sis…

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21: 8 Conversation Skills for Work 17:16

7M ago17:16

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Understanding how to develop your conversation skills for work is one of the skills that will allow you to confidently navigate any situation you encounter as a leader. So many conversations don't go anywhere or worse — they create a negative situation between two people or different factions. These types of situations are exactly what can get your…

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20: Why SMART Goals Don't Work for Women & How to Set Goals Better (with Lisa) 26:52

7M ago26:52

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Setting SMART goals can lead you to feel like you’re on a “goal treadmill.” Set a goal. Check it off. Set another one. Repeat. This usually results in goals that are good for the company, but not necessarily good for you. Many women we’ve talked to who set SMART goals share they end up feeling unfulfilled and not in alignment with their purpose. In…

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19: Resolving the Unpaid Labor of Women at Work Through an Intersectional Lens with Moriah Johnson and Ashley Ridder 55:28

7M ago55:28

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It's been proven that companies prosper more when diversity increases and we improve gender balance. Yet the workplace is the same experience for all women. In fact, white women are at a distinct advantage in terms of promotions, pay, and dealing with microaggressions. When we can understand how our experience is similar and different from women of…

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18: How to Say No At Work Without Making Enemies with Sandy Reynolds 34:04

7M ago34:04

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It can feel difficult to set boundaries with your coworkers, but learning how to say no at work without making enemies is the very thing that will make you more successful — not saying “yes” to everything. When you set boundaries at work, the way you spend your time, your money, your energy will all become in line with what you really want and you’…

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17: How to Develop Your Career Plan 13:54

8M ago13:54

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If you're like most people, you've taken career opportunities as they've come rather than intentionally thought about how to develop your career plan to get you where you want to go and what you'll need to get there before setting your goals. When you simply take opportunities as they come, you can end up in a place that you never wanted to be by t…

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081 Iris Guo: Asking for A Hand: The Art of Seeking Help and Building a Support System 34:00

8M ago34:00

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Join me, Aarna Sahu, on a captivating journey with Iris Guo, Product Manager at Arteria AI, as we delve into her impactful roles at Scale AI, Studdy AI, Google X Robotics, and Microsoft Accessibility. Iris, a tech dynamo and social entrepreneur, unveils her experiences leading two non-profits, guiding a team of 60, and raising $42,000 for 3k free m…

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16: How to Stop Working Too Much 16:45

8M ago16:45

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For most women leaders, learning how to stop working too much is one of the most difficult tasks they face in their career. There are social and psychological reasons that you stay stuck in a busyness trap unless you understand these influences and create a plan about how to work through them. If you've ever struggled with feeling like you have too…

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15: How to Recover from Work Burnout with Jenny 42:26

8M ago42:26

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When you’re feeling burned out at work, the initial thought tends to be, “If only the company would change their behavior, then I could change my own behavior.” But recovering from work burnout is an inside job. SisterSmart client, Jenny, found herself completely burned out, so when she eventually got a new dream job, she wanted to approach it diff…

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080 Jes Wolfe: Point A to Point B: The Journey of Continuous Reinvention 28:17

8M ago28:17

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Join host Aarna Sahu in an inspiring episode of Aarna's News as she welcomes Jes Wolfe, the visionary CEO & Chairwoman of Rebel Girls. In this captivating conversation, Jes shares her journey in leading a multi-platform empowerment brand that has touched the lives of 30 million self-identified Rebel Girls across 100+ countries. With 10 million book…

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14: Taking on More Responsibility at Work Won’t Get You Promoted 16:08

8M ago16:08

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It seems like every woman we talk to is taking on more responsibility at work and working harder and harder in hopes of getting a promotion. They keep their head down and wait for their work to speak for them, except this isn't how it works. This only leads you to burnout. If you're tired of doing more and more and not getting the promotion you're …

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Year-End Review 5:10

9M ago5:10

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Thank you so much for listening to this podcast channel the past year! Listen to our Year-End Review with a token from Podcast Host Aarna Sahu. Happy holidays! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aarna-sahu/support

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13: 4 C’s of Rising to the Top of Your Career with One of Fortune's Most Powerful Women, Beth DiPaolo 29:46

9M ago29:46

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Very few people reach the highest positions in their career, and even fewer women achieve that feat. But Beth DiPaolo, one of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women and the Women Business Leaders in Healthcare, has risen all the way to serve on the Group Operating Council as the Global Head of the Professional Scientific Services, Eurofins, a leader in test…

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078 Margaret Jackson: The Marathon of Success & Investing in Yourself 30:28

9M ago30:28

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Podcast Host Aarna Sahu and Margaret Jackson, the CEO/President of the Small Business Concierge Communications & Digital Media corporation and former Director of the Alameda County Small Business Development Center, bring over 35 years of invaluable experience as a business professional. Renowned as Silicon Valley’s #1 small business radio personal…

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12: Five Qualities of Executive Presence 16:06

10M ago16:06

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How can you tell if you possess the qualities of executive presence? If you have ever felt like your ideas aren't being taken seriously or that you aren't being heard when you speak up in meetings, you might be lacking executive presence. Executive presence is all about having influence — it’s that something special about you that tells people that…

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077 Ushashi Chakraborty: Decoding Destiny: The Art of Making Strategic Life Choices 34:02

10M ago34:02

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Podcast Host Aarna Sahu and startup Founder & CEO currently in Stealth Mode, Ushashi Chakraborty delves into the world of strategic decision-making, finding your niche in STEM, and navigating the beautiful dance between failure and success. Ushashi's wisdom is a compass for those seeking to elevate their career, mindset, and overall approach to lif…

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11: Preparing for a Promotion When You Don’t Feel Quite Ready with Nicolle 27:54

10M ago27:54

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If you’re overwhelmed or burned out in your current role, you might not feel ready to go for a promotion. This is what our client Nicolle was experiencing before she started working with us. She wasn’t sure if she was ready for the next level up and was feeling anxious and burnt out as she tried to prepare herself for a promotion. In this episode, …

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