Best Braveitup Podcasts (2025)

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Who Are You Making It Easy For? One Question to Transform Your Career 15:10

16d ago15:10

15:10

Do you ever feel stuck while pursuing your career goals? In this episode, I dive into a common lie we face as women in tech: the implicit or explicit responsibility to make your growth easy for everyone else. Many ambitious women in tech find themselves at a crossroads—a point where pursuing their career goals seems daunting and when met with resis…

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Stay On the Job Market without Burning Out as a Woman in Tech 16:12

23d ago16:12

16:12

You are always on the job market. Always. Understanding and practicing is a cornerstone of building a brave career. Whether you’re thriving in your current role, facing uncertainty, or anything in between, this episode will equip you with the mindset and strategies to stay ready for any opportunity or challenge. Drawing from listener feedback on ep…

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Reframing Adversity as a Woman in Tech: From Test to Confirmation 16:39

1M ago16:39

16:39

What would change if you chose to see adversities not as tests, but as confirmation of your decisions, values, and goals? This episode will help you explore an option for shifting your perception so that you stress less, work less, and then earn more as a woman in tech. I share two specific stories and one call to action to help you challenge the i…

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Benefit from Every Adversity through Values with Mahua Chakravarty 25:52

1M ago25:52

25:52

Mahua Chakuvati, Sales & HR Tech Leader, dives deep into her unique definition of bravery, sharing how core values like acceptance, humility, gratitude, and honesty have propelled her forward in a remarkable career spanning sales, business applications, operations, and people management. Listen in for unique value definitions and how Mahua puts the…

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Being Strategically Disliked Will Boost Your Tech Career 11:36

2M ago11:36

11:36

We're diving into a brave, empowering topic: the strength and freedom that come with choosing to allow others to disliked you. Yes, you heard that right! As women in tech, we're often conditioned to seek approval and avoid conflict, but embracing the reality that not everyone will like us is a powerful step for our careers. In this episode, I share…

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How to Build a Strengths-Based Career with Kim Bennett, Founder of AtlasGuru 25:40

2M ago25:40

25:40

Kim Bennett, CEO of AtlasGuru.com joins to share a range of powerful insights relevant to those who aim to build a strengths-based career. Kim shares her journey from a comfortable corporate job in digital marketing to becoming an entrepreneur. We discuss the long road to entrepreneurship, the challenges of leaving a secure position, and the reward…

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Stop Saving the Day: Why Rescuing Isn’t Leadership and What to Do Instead 9:35

2M ago9:35

9:35

Can you love your colleagues enough to let them experience the consequences of their behavior? Women in tech are great at solving problems. But sometimes we leap in to protect others from their errors and shoulder burdens that aren’t ours. It slows down our careers and increases our stress. This episode unpacks how stepping back, setting boundaries…

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You matter: Embrace Bravery and Resilience Through Difficult Events 11:44

2M ago11:44

11:44

You matter. Especially during difficult events: Choosing to bravely recognize and believe in your inherent worth is brave. Deciding that your voice deserves to be heard, that your dreams, goals, career, relationships, and money matter is brave. Getting and staying involved in building the community, career, life, and world you desire is brave. This…

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

2M 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 illustrate how brave…

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Transform Fairytale Phantasies into Your Dream Career Reality 12:33

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Braveitup 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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Who Are You Making It Easy For? One Question to Transform Your Career 15:10

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Stay On the Job Market without Burning Out as a Woman in Tech 16:12

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Reframing Adversity as a Woman in Tech: From Test to Confirmation 16:39

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Benefit from Every Adversity through Values with Mahua Chakravarty 25:52

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Being Strategically Disliked Will Boost Your Tech Career 11:36

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How to Build a Strengths-Based Career with Kim Bennett, Founder of AtlasGuru 25:40

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Stop Saving the Day: Why Rescuing Isn’t Leadership and What to Do Instead 9:35

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You matter: Embrace Bravery and Resilience Through Difficult Events 11:44

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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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