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This is Bring a Friend … a podcast where real people shine... and where people who shine get real. These are conversations we usually have with our best friends... and now we’re living them out loud with you.
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Everything that's rewarding is on the other side of a Risky Conversation. In this podcast for professional women, we have honest talks about topics often considered taboo or "too risky" at work -- salary negotiation, mental and reproductive health, office politics, social injustices, and unconventional ways smart women navigate their path forward despite a flawed and sexist society. Join me as we dive deeper into these risky yet rewarding conversations, embracing the growth they bring.
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Did you know women are nearly 25% more likely to see a return on their sports betting wager? Join Women Can't Parlay as this stat is put to the test. Hosted by Jess & Raney, two lifelong friends that love sports and want to love (or at least understand) sports betting. Listen in each week as they bring you hilarious content while discussing the latest headlines, giving their monster picks, and are joined by a few degenerate guests. Together, these two create a fun and inviting channel for ga ...
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I’m Jamie Lee, an executive coach for ambitious overthinkers who want to stop holding themselves back and start advocating confidently to advance their careers. If you’re curious about how to make that happen for yourself, visit jamieleecoach.com, where you can take a quick leadership archetype quiz or dive into over 100 blog posts packed with acti…
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When you're a smart, capable woman who leads, you're most likely going to be one of the few or the only in the leadership suite -- especially so if you're a woman of color, an immigrant, on the LGBTQ spectrum or neurodivergent. This inevitably means you often have to FIGHT to keep your seat at the table. When should you put up a fight? Why should y…
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When my coaching clients—accomplished professionals who are minorities at work—tell me how they spin out in anxious rumination or freeze up without speaking in large meetings, I know it’s not because they haven’t prepared or tried hard enough. It’s because a part of their brain tells them that speaking up is too big a risk. They're pushing too hard…
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Imagine a world where more women and women of color are in check-writing and decision-making roles at every level of entrepreneurship and investing. That's the future I explored as an intern at Golden Seeds (back in 2010), an angel fund dedicated to women-owned and led startups. I relished sitting in on investor pitches and learning about innovativ…
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What should you do when a colleague (or a manager) takes credit for your ideas at work? According to Harvard Business Review, it's a matter of when, not if. You’ll speak up in a meeting with managers and offer a strategic solution to a business problem only to be unacknowledged, ignored, or worse yet, shushed. Then a colleague — almost always a man…
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In this episode, I'm joined by Anne Devereux-Mills, former CEO of ad agencies and founder of Parlay House, to discuss the bold and boundary-pushing choices Anne made in her career and beyond. Anne shares how she navigated the male-dominated executive suite as CEO of ad agencies, taking risks to draw lines between her work and family life, even when…
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If you've ever struggled with severe PMS, painful periods, or the visceral challenges of having a female body in a male-dominated workplace, this episode is a must-listen. This is an important conversation for me personally. As a menstruating woman in her forties, I've had days where I'd been doubled over in premenstrual pain (both physical and men…
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In today's podcast, we're going to talk about negotiating a pay raise after coming back from maternity leave. We're going to address why this can feel risky what you can do to de-risk your request for the salary increase and the steps you can take to ensure that the risk you take in asking for a raise is most likely to be rewarded I'm sharing a sim…
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It's with great pleasure and joy that I am announcing the rebrand of my podcast. Two years ago, I bootstrapped an ambitious podcast series for women called Negotiate Your Career Growth. After 1000s and 1000s of downloads, 68 episodes, 20 incredible interviews with thought leaders, award winning journalists, experts and authors... We're going to kee…
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Mid-year reviews. Some companies have them as soon as Q2 wraps up, like clockwork, and some companies treat them informally. Whatever the case may be for you, you want to show up to them feeling confident, prepared, and ready to advocate for career growth that would make you actually want to get up on Monday morning. In this episode, I'm sharing a …
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This is a replay of a webinar that's intended to help you gain confidence and skill in collaborative, interest-based negotiation so you can grow your influence, impact, and income. You can immediately apply the skills and strategies from this webinar to improve your outcomes in everyday workplace negotiations and salary negotiations. You'll also: •…
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This is a recording of a live webinar I hosted on Friday 6/21/2024. Watch the video replay here: https://youtu.be/noBDqmL5t8g?si=ED0E-TFcFKUvofZT In this webinar, we talked about: Perimenopause and confidence Gender socialization and confidence Self-directed neuroplasticity tools How to politely and firmly say no to a wrongly-timed invitation Demo …
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As a woman, I've encountered contradicting feedback that my voice is both "too loud" and "too soft." I've felt the pressure to change, minimize, and silence my natural speaking voice because unconscious gender bias leads to more criticism, rather than amplification of women's voices. In this episode, my two guests -- Julie Fogh and Casey Erin Clark…
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Selena Rezvani, author of the WSJ-bestselling book "Quick Confidence" returned to the podcast to share with us these pearls of wisdom: How Selena and Jamie's experiences of negotiating as college students informed how we later became our own advocates as a minority in the workplace How taking action and presenting solutions, even while feeling desp…
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When you want to motivate people to take certain actions but not others (i.e. get the deal on time, but not settle), what do you say? Here's what most people do: Start with the incentive and end with the thing to avoid. "We want to work with you, but these terms don't work for us." "I know we can get the project done on time and on budget, but no l…
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I've come across a book that makes the perplexing and painful things from my childhood AND professional life make sense within the broader context of the history of humanity. And I'd like to shout about it from the mountaintops. This book is The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule, by Angela Saini, a science journalist and author who teaches at MIT. N…
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If you're listening -- and not just a bot scanning text online -- you know what a monumental challenge it is to contend every day with leading your human self and other human beings. But what exactly does it take to lead other humans well? What does genuine human leadership look like? Joining us today to unpack these questions is Dr. Jennifer Nash,…
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Let's get you equipped with the skill and confidence to ask for a raise, negotiate a job offer, or make requests for resources you need to thrive in your career and life. You'll learn: What the overachiever's dilemma is and what you can do about it How to think about negotiation in a way that makes it immediately accessible, no matter where you are…
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My dear listeners, you are cordially invited to my upcoming webinar The Art of Negotiating Salary, Resources, and More on Friday, April 19th. Register right over here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_igVx-tx0RzOR7RMtpMB7Pg If you’re listening to this AFTER Friday, April 19, 2024, fear not. You can subscribe to my email newsletter right …
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If speaking up for yourself in your career causes stress or nervous system activation (think increased heartbeat, sweaty palms, shortness of breath, or the urge to hide or run away), you are not alone. In this episode, my guest Amy Babish and I discuss practical tools and techniques for managing stress and building nervous system capacity, so you c…
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Navigating toxic workplaces is something I coach on every week in my practice. Gaining the skills and insights to deal with bullying and unhealthy work cultures is essential for you to negotiate the uneven and sometimes rough terrain of your career journey. In this episode, I'm interviewing two experts featured in the Harvard Business Review Guide …
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What will the world be interested in ten years from now? Given the length of time it takes to make a major motion picture, filmmakers need to have their fingers on the pulse of society and make big bets about how that pulse will evolve over time. Celine Rattray is an award-winning filmmaker who gives us the inside scoop on how she's creating work t…
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Hey, y'all, I have a free gift for you, I put together a really fun, a super quick online quiz that you can take in about two to five minutes. Access it here: www.jamieleecoach.com This quiz will tell you which of the four leadership archetypes you are. It will tell you what your superpowers are, and how others see you. And you will get type-specif…
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If you led a life that scared you, how do you re-take control? For self-proclaimed book nerd, Erika Wurth, turning the tables on the things that rocked her meant coming up with her own horror stories: those that are written in novels for others to read. This is a tale of a woman reframing her experience to regained control, knowledge and expertise.…
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Cindy Gallop is a high-powered ad executive turned viral TED speaker and now a sex-tech entrepreneur who's all about destigmatizing sex *AND* having more women and women-led companies thrive financially. Be aware: This podcast episode may scintillate you, blow your mind open (like mine), and even upset you for its directness. We cuss. We also discu…
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As a woman or a minority in the workplace, if you've ever felt the heat of anger from being overlooked or underpaid... you are far from alone. In this riveting interview, law firm partner Carla Varriale-Barker spills the beans on how she once went "thermonuclear" after learning she was underpaid because she didn't have a "wife and mortgage" like he…
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In early human societies, men and women held equal status. So what shifted in the dynamic to create patriarchal societies and tip the scales away from balance? Author, researcher and journalist Angela Saini literally wrote the book on how we evolved away from equality and lends insights into how we can re-level those scales. Learn more about Angela…
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Selena Rezvani is a recognized consultant, speaker, and author on leadership and self-advocacy. Named by Forbes “the premier expert on standing up for yourself at work,” she’s the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book Quick Confidence and also wrote the award-winning Pushback and The Next Generation of Women Leaders, all about ways to …
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As the Captain of the US Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team, Meghan Duggan carried an unfathonable amount of weight and responsibility on her shoulders. Leading her team to win the silver medal in 2014 was a disappointment to this ever-reaching performer. She powered her team to the glory of Olympic Gold in 2018 and now sits in the rarified position a…
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Did your mom talk to you about your period, sex, hormones and menopause? Many of us had to figure those swings out for ourselves. But for the mother-daughter duo, Candace and Jess, their multi-generational quest to optimize hormone health reframed how we view our bodies and optimized their own relationship at the same time. Some goodies from Jess &…
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Career pivots can be intimidating, but they don't have to be. With the right tools and guidance, you can make a successful transition and get promoted and better paid. In this episode, we're taking you through a real coaching session with a client who's in the midst of her career pivot. She's already getting interviews, but she's struggling to get …
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We try to walk in each other's shoes, but have you ever tried to experience the world with someone else's brain? In our first episode of season seven, Lauren Melissa Ellzey opens up with Bring a Friend, providing raw and real insight into her neuro-divergent brain, and shares how she reframed her strategies to effectively move through the world wit…
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Could AI chatbots become the secret weapon to acing salary negotiation? In this episode, we're diving into whether these tools are accurate and relevant for professionals aiming to pivot or secure a higher-paying job. Also, what sneaky dos and don'ts of salary negotiation might ChatGPT miss? Finally, with the adoption of AI growing every day, what …
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Bring a Friend is rising to new heights of conversation and insight on themes we all relate to: transformation and reframing. Whether it's guests who learn how to thrive through challenges by looking at them through a whole new lens, or guests who help lift others evolve by showing where transformation is possible, season seven will lift you, spin …
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If leadership has felt like a "mixed bag" or like you're walking a "tightrope" as a minority at the leadership table, you are not alone. In this episode, I'll help you redefine leadership in a way that boosts your confidence, especially if you're the only woman or woman of color at the table. You'll be guided through exercises and techniques to hel…
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Welcome to Live Coaching, a special podcast series where you'll hear real career coaching sessions where real clients get support to arrive at actionable solutions for career pivot, leadership development, and negotiation strategy. In this kickoff episode, you're going to hear from a client who's considering a career change after layoff. She wants …
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Rewind to 8 years ago. In 2015, I joined New York Toastmasters to improve my public speaking skills, and the dream of becoming an executive coach helping women become bolder, braver, and better paid was just a glint in my eye (https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply). As a newbie, I prepared a 7 minute speech on aligning your "guts" (mindset), "eyes" (…
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What's one thing you'd do if self-doubt couldn't hold you back in 2024? Would you put your hand up for the promotion, the speaking opportunity, the face-to-face time with leaders you trust and admire? And what might it be like if you experienced zero guilt about achieving all the growth and success you wanted in your career? What often holds women …
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This interview with Shira Miller will get you fired up and inspired to own your value and go for your goals. Shira is a multi-hyphenate: Chief Communications Officer at a multi-billion dollar company, as well as a coach, author and two time TEDx speaker. This is a MUST listen, if you Want the REAL REAL secret to balancing your entrepreneurial dream…
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The better known you are, the higher your perceived value. With higher perceived value, you have greater negotiation leverage. So, how can smart women professionals become more visible, better known, and recognized as thought leaders in a way that helps them negotiate with confidence? This is the question that we address in this episode, featuring …
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In this episode, I'm sharing an excerpt from my recent live workshop: How to Ace Your End-of-Year Review. (Please note the live role-play portion of the workshop has been edited out to protect the volunteers.) You'll learn: Why it matters to frame your self-advocacy as an act of service that benefits both you and your organization What to say and i…
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There's at least 50+ things you can negotiate in your career beyond starting salary, spanning from equity compensation to getting paid out unused and accrued PTO. To help you brainstorm and strategize for success, I've compiled a list with links to free articles and resources. Get it here: 50+ Things You Can Negotiate Mentioned: Dice: How Often Do …
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In this episode, I'm joined by Sade Curry, Dating Coach for Divorced Women and host of the Dating after Divorce podcast. Sade is certified in trauma coaching, feminist, and general life and relationship coaching. Her coaching philosophy is to help women succeed by practicing personal leadership and autonomy in their life, work and relationships. We…
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Maggie is my own mentor and coach who helped me become a more confident, loving, and self-assured partner in 2020 (amidst the maddening cabin-fever of COVID-19 lockdown, nonetheless). The concepts she taught me then not only improved my relationships by 10 fold, they helped me become better at teaching negotiation skills to ambitious mid-career wom…
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