We all want to feel part of a community, but how do you go about asking for help from them without making those relationships feel...icky? Emilie sits down with Design*Sponge founder Grace Bonney to get her take on building up a community of support as an entrepreneur and what all women can learn about diversifying our squad, handling online envy, and learning from the haters. Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Enter this month’s podcast giveaway! Past SMNTY episode on Women & Pyramid Schemes Check out Design Sponge Get Grace’s latest book, In the Company of Women Learn more about Grace’s new magazine, Good Company Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community here Got a career conundrum you want me to cover next? Or a boss moves moment of the week to share? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

We all want to get more done, faster. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a tip a former boss shared with me about asking for help - early and often - in order to multiply your productivity. Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read the full transcript of today’s episode here Enter this month’s podcast giveaway here 🎧 Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

So you’re ready to leave your job...but don’t wanna go down in flames. How do you remain professional and (hopefully) remain on good terms with colleagues on your way out the door? Emilie sits down with PR pro turned career coach, Adunola Adeshola, to talk through how to quit your job with grace and gratitude. Find more on the topics discussed on today’s episode: Adunola’s piece on Forbes: How to Quit Your Job Without Burning Any Bridges Learn more about the forthcoming Bossed Up Book Learn more about Adunola at EmployeeRedefined.com Enter this month’s podcast giveaway 🎧 Join me at Bossed Up Bootcamp Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

This month, I’m focusing on sharing leadership strategies - so you can become the best boss you can be. For today’s episode, I crowd-sourced some excellent boss tips from listeners like YOU and boiled them down to three core characteristics that people value most. Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Find a transcript of today’s show here Join the conversation in the Bossed Up Courage Community on Facebook Tweet at me at @EmilieAries with what traits you value most in a boss Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Feedback. We all know we need it to grow and improve, but who among us actually takes it well? Not I, for one! In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with a feedback scholar, Sheila Heen, a scholar at the Harvard Program on Negotiation and co-author of two best-selling books all about making the most of difficult conversations. Tune in to learn how to actually make the most of this f-word in the workplace - and in your relationships, too. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: Enter this month’s sweet podcast giveaway here Learn more about the Program on Negotiation at Harvard here Grab a copy of Sheila’s new book, Thanks for the Feedback Join the discussion in the Bossed Up Courage Community here Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Feeling lost, boss? You’re not alone. For today’s boss tip, I turned to author Maxie McCoy to get her best advice on finding your way. Listen now for one powerful question that can help you get on track. Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a transcript of today’s episode here Pre-order Maxie’s new book, You’re Not Lost, here Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Emilie and today’s guest, career expert Alexandra Stephens, get into a bit of a debate on that question in today’s must-listen episode. Learn more about what was discussed on today’s episode here: Learn more about Bossed Up Bootcamp Research: women get promoted on performance, men get promoted on potential Watch that webinar “From Full Time to Freelance” that Alexandra referenced Join the Bossed Up Courage Community Connect with Alexandra Stephens on LinkedIn Got a career conundrum or #bossmoves moment you want to share on the podcast? Call and leave a voicemail for Emilie NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

It’s not always easy to tell if you’re in a dead-end job, especially if you dig the people you work with. In today’s episode, I share three red flags to watch out for that might indicate your next career step should be out the door. Check out these links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a transcript of today’s episode here Listen to Ep 20 about escaping toxic workplaces Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Emilie sits down with licensed psychotherapist Lena Derhally to talk through how to save your sanity when dealing with a toxic workplace. Check out these links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Forbes: 5 Signs You’re In A Toxic Workplace Forbes: 5 Steps To Take Now If You’re In A Toxic Workplace Webinar Replay: Pivoting From a Toxic Workplace with Paula Brantner Listen to Lena’s podcast, Sessions With Bob & Lena Learn more about Lena at www.TherapyWithLena.com Episode 08: An Unclear Career ft. Erica Williams Simon Learn more about Bossed Up Bootcamp here! Got a career conundrum you want me to cover next on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Ready for a new job in a whole new place? In today’s episode, I break down my go-to strategy for finding a job in a totally different city! This is the tried-and-true method I’ve used for myself, #BradTheBoo, and countless others in the Bossed Up community who have successfully landed a new job, many miles away. Check out these links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a transcript of today’s episode here Check out episode 7 about how to land informational interviews FREE WEBINAR: Get a Job In Another State COURSE: Pre-Game Your Career Change Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In honor of this past Sunday’s Mother’s Day, Emilie sits down with Georgene Huang, the Co-Founder and CEO of FairyGodBoss, to talk about navigating a career change as a mother. How do you handle interviewing while pregnant? How can you ask about parental leave benefits without oversharing? How do explain taking time off to be a full-time caretaker? Georgene and Emilie talk through all these questions and more in today’s episode. Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Should You Mention Your Kids In The Interview? Visit FairyGodBoss.com to learn more Ep 12: Know Your Worth ft. TaRonda Thomas Join the Courage Community Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

When it rains, it pours. I often hear from job-seekers who, after months of searching with not much to show for it, find themselves weighing multiple offers at once! Today’s episode breaks down how to go beyond the simple “pros and cons” lists and make a decision that will keep you satisfied over the long-term. Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a transcript of today’s episode here Check out episode 16 with author Jenny Blake here Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In today’s episode, author and podcaster Jenny Blake and Emilie talk all about navigating a career pivot. When should you stay? When should you go? Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One Looking for more great career reads? Get your FREE download of Emilie's favorite 15 books to boost your career here! Are you ready to pivot your career? Check out Jenny’s Free Pivot Toolkit Listen to Jenny’s Pivot Podcast Read Emilie’s biggest takeaways from the United State of Women Summit Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

I’m writing a book - hooray! So in honor of starting my book journey, today I’m sharing some of my favorite reads to accelerate your career right now. Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a transcript of today’s episode here Download Emilie’s FREE list of her 15 favorite books to accelerate your career Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In today’s episode, work advice ROCKSTAR Alison Green (the writer behind the uber-popular Ask A Manager blog) joins Emilie to talk about the power of perception at work and how to manage it when you’re bored out of your mind! Stick around to the very end for a special SURPRISE announcement you won’t want to miss! Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Got a question for Alison? Check out AskAManager.org Get a copy of Alison's new book, Ask a Manager: How to Navigate Clueless Colleagues, Lunch-Stealing Bosses, and the Rest of Your Life at Work Check out Ep03 | How to Get a Male Mentor ft. Jason Waskey Get your FREE download of Emilie's favorite 15 books to boost your career here! Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Even the most prolific people struggle with feeling like a total fraud on occasion. The Impostor Syndrome, as it’s called, can be paralyzing if you’re unable to persevere in the face of doubt. In today’s mini episode, Emilie shares 3 strategies for silencing your inner critic and moving forward like a boss. Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a transcript of today’s episode here VIDEO: Feel like a fraud? It might be the impostor syndrome Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

We all know you should negotiate, but how do you know where to start? In honor of this month’s Equal Pay Day, Emilie sits down with Denver 9 NEWS anchor and award-winning journalist, TaRhonda Thomas. Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Join Emilie’s free webinar April 25 to Negotiate Like A Boss! Bossed Up’s top negotiation resources Learn more about “The Mommy Tax” Keep up with TaRhonda Thomas on Twitter Listen to Bossed Up’s Spotify playlists Click here to see the actual Shrimp & Petroleum Festival queen! Support this week’s #BossMoves listener’s business Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-2677.

When you’re on a first date, you understandably want to put your best foot forward. But you’re also keeping a keen eye out for what kind of person is sitting across the table from you. Job interviews should operate the same way. In today’s mini episode, Emilie shares a boss tip about how to avoid getting stuck in a company with a toxic culture. Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a transcript of today’s episode here 4 ways to interview the company that’s interviewing you Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

If you’ve ever been called “emotional” at work, you know how enraging it feels to have your passion used against you. In today’s episode, we don’t just tell women how to deal with this nonsense, we discuss how to create a culture at work where this kind of nonsense happens less. Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Evolve: our program to help companies create cultures of inclusion HBR: How women can show passion at work without seeming emotional Harvard Kennedy School: Can an Angry Woman Get Ahead? Keep up with Janelle Coleman at Four Letter Consulting Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

You’re wrapping up an interview for a job or promotion you REALLY want. How do you close in a way that leaves them confident that you’re the woman for the post? In today’s mini episode, Emilie unveils the one-liner you need to seal the deal. Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a transcript of today’s episode here How to survive a phone interview Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Ever feel like your career is lacking...direction? In today’s episode, Emilie breaks down this career conundrum with the incomparable host of ManRepeller’s hit podcast, The Call, Erica Williams Simon. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: Learn about Bossed Up Bootcamp - coming this month to NYC! Watch Steve Job’s Stanford University Commencement Speech The Call: Interview with Filmmaker Melina Matsoukas FORBES: Learn more about Tiffany Dufu and her clear career vision Learn more about Erica’s upcoming book Got a career conundrum or #bossmoves moment you want to share on the podcast? Call and leave a voicemail for Emilie NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

A handy email strategy for getting busy people to chat about your career. Today we’re trying something new on the Bossed Up podcast! This mini-episode is a new series we’ll be delivering weekly on Thursdays this month. In 5 minutes or less, you’ll leave with a new hot tip for crushing it in your career, jump-starting your job search, and generally...being a boss at work and in life! Let me know what you think about this new format and if you want to hear more of these. Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a transcript of today’s episode here Get my email template here Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Does feeling unqualified hold you back from pursuing the kind of work you REALLY want to try? In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with Refinery29’s creative video star, Lucie Fink, who wants to make trying the new doing. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: Learn about Bossed Up Bootcamp - coming next month to NYC! NYT: Does Having a Day Job Mean Making Better Art? Watch R29’s Try Living With Lucie on Youtube Watch R29’s Lucie For Hire on Youtube Watch Lucie Fink’s TedX Talk Read Lucie’s Forbes Interview by Elana Lyn Gross Find Bossed Up’s Upcoming Events & Webinars here Got a career conundrum or #bossmoves moment you want to share on the podcast? Call and leave a voicemail for Emilie NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

A first-time negotiation primer. Emilie interviews negotiation coach and fellow podcast pal, Kathlyn Hart of The Big Leap Show, to help a student worker struggling to ask for more. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: Our Top Negotiation Resources Bossed Up’s #GetYoMoney Negotiation Course Learn more about Kathlyn Hart Emilie’s interview on Kat’s podcast, The Big Leap Show Bossed Up Bootcamp - coming next month to NYC! Are you in the Bossed Up Courage Community? Join us for FREE now at www.bossedup.org. Got a career conundrum or #bossmoves moment you want to share on the podcast? Call and leave a voicemail for Emilie NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

So you launched your company - what comes next? Emilie interviews yoga instructor and studio owner Jess Pierno to break down how to keep calm through the chaos of starting your own company in those critical first days, weeks, and months after launch day. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: LivePlan: Online Business Planning Software SCORE: Free Small Business Advice The Small Business Association Jess’s Business: Yoga Heights Are you in the Bossed Up Courage Community? Join us for FREE now at www.bossedup.org. Got a career conundrum or #bossmoves moment you want to share on the podcast? Call and leave a voicemail for Emilie NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

We can’t let #MeToo prevent men from mentoring women. Emilie sits down with Jason Waskey, the President of Civic Nation, to break down why it’s so important for men to mentor women, and how women can put a dude mentor to work in their careers. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: Men Are Afraid to Mentor Women. Here’s What We Can Do About It Lean In’s #MentorHer Initiative 5 Ways Men Can Be Women’s Allies At Work Are you in the Bossed Up Courage Community? Join us for FREE now at www.bossedup.org. Got a career conundrum or #bossmoves moment you want to share on the podcast? Call and leave a voicemail for Emilie NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).