In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Saná Rasul Walker, Chief Girlfriend at HR Girlfriends, to discuss how to use your voice to advocate for DEI initiatives at work.Related Links:Connect with Saná on LinkedInEp 233: Advocating for Diversity & Inclusion in the WorkplaceEp 309: Why is Corporate America Failing Black Women?Ep 312: How to Advocate for All Women, While Still Being an Advocate for OurselvesEp 377: What All Women Can Learn from Women of Color in LeadershipWORKSHOP REPLAY: Gender Equity in Action: Retaining Women LeadersLevel Up: our 6-month Leadership Accelerator Join the Courage Community Follow us on LinkedinGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Related Links:Corresponding blog post hereWorkshop Replay: How to Get Clear for the New Year Shop our 2023 LifeTracker PlannersEp 287: How to Use Your LifeTracker PlannerJoin the Courage Community Follow us on LinkedinGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Andrew Seaman, Managing Editor for Jobs & Career Development at LinkedIn News and host of Get Hired, to talk through how to evaluate a company’s culture during the interview process and make your best possible next career move.Related Links:Learn more about Andrew Seaman Ep 20: Surviving a Toxic Workplace Ep 147: Toxic Workplace Warning SignsEp 292: How to Leave a Toxic Workplace BehindRe-Entering the Workforce: A How-to Guide for Women | Linkedin Career Talk with Emilie & AndrewHIRED: our job search accelerator Explore all our job search resourcesJoin the Courage Community Follow us on LinkedinGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In today’s episode, Emilie shares how to navigate the psychological and emotional impact that arises with layoffs.Related Links:Corresponding blog postEp 39: How to Organize Your NetworkingEp 68: I Got Fired - Help!Ep 141: How to Tap Your Network and Ask For HelpEp 175: When Your Job Search Makes You Feel Like a BurdenEp 204: Managing Anxiety on the Job SearchAPA’s Stress Study: Stress in America: Money, Inflation, War Pile on to Nation Stuck in COVID-19 Survival ModeGrab a copy of Emilie’s Book: Bossed UpGrab a copy of Herminia Ibarra’s book: Working IdentityJoin the Courage Community Follow us on LinkedinRegister for How to Get Clear for the New Year workshopGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes author and corporate inclusion visionary, Deepa Purushothaman, to discuss her recent book, The First, the Few, the Only: How Women of Color can Redefine Power in Corporate America. Listen in to hear how we can reshape our relationship to power as women, and learn from women of color who advocate for career progress and systemic change.Related Links:Learn more about DeepaDeepa’s book: The First, the Few, the Only: How Women of Color can Redefine Power in Corporate AmericaEmilie’s book: Bossed UpLean In x McKinsey 2022 Report: The State of Women in Corporate AmericaEp 309: Why is Corporate America Failing Black Women?Learn more about Level UpJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community Follow us on LinkedinGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Not sure how to approach a performance review as a manager? In today’s episode, Emilie shares her top tips on how to prepare to give an impactful and effective year-end performance review as a manager. Related Links:Corresponding blog post here Ep 24: Finding the Feedback You NeedEp 374: Top 5 Tips to Prepare for a Performance Review Ep 265: How to Set Clear Expectations as a Manager Ep 206: How to be the Best People ManagerGreat Place to Work: Creating a Culture of RecognitionWorkHuman: Employee Recognition Statistics You Need to Know in 2022Learn more about Level Up, our leadership acceleratorJoin the Courage Community Follow us on Linkedin Got a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Kyla Holcombe, Senior Consultant at Better Up, to chat all about how to leverage gratitude as a tool to redefine what ambition means in today’s anti-ambition era.Related Links:Learn more about Kyla Grab a copy of the LifeTracker Planner Learn more about Level Up Follow us on LinkedInJoin the Courage Community

Not sure how to navigate your upcoming performance review?In today’s episode, Emilie shares 5 tips to set yourself up for success and make your performance review work for you.  Related Links:Corresponding blog post here Ep 24: Finding the Feedback You Need Ep 127: How a Brag Book Can Help Land Your Next Job or Promotion Ep 265: How to Set Clear Expectations as a LeaderLearn more about Level UpJoin our Courage CommunityFollow us on LinkedinGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Allison KT, a boundaries & mindset coach for people-pleasers and the founder of Poppy Lead, to talk through how to establish better boundaries, live a more authentic life, and quit people-pleasing for good.Related Links:Learn more about Allison here Enroll in Speak Up for 2023Ep 128:  Setting Boundaries at Work Ep 246: Lessons from Improv to Own Your Voice and Speak Up at WorkEp 299: How to be More OutspokenEp 301: How to Say “No” and Stop Over-Committing Grab a copy of Emilie’s book, Bossed UpJoin our Courage CommunityFollow us on LinkedinGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In today’s episode, Emilie shares what we’ve been thinking a lot about at Bossed Up HQ when it comes to ensuring your vote counts & why it matters now more than ever.Related Links:Corresponding blog post hereWhose Vote Counts?Ep 269: How to Vote like a Boss Ep 12: Know Your WorthEp 257: How to Talk About Abortion at WorkEp 70: How Women Won the MidtermsCheck your voter registration How to get informed re: who’s on your ballotCheck out Planned Parenthood’s endorsementsJoin our Courage Community

In this episode, Emilie welcomes Jenny Eversole, Co-Founder and CEO of Style Space, to talk all about how to embrace the evolution of your personal style, and use it to reflect on how you want to look, feel and not only make it easier to show up at work, but make it  easier to get dressed in the mornings. ,  Related Links:Learn more about Jenny’s work at StyleSpace Ep 134: How to Dress Like a BossEp 270: The Political Power of FashionHow to Dress for Work This FallJoin the Courage CommunityJoin our LinkedIn group 

In today’s episode, Emilie shares strategies on how to combat disengagement from the work that you do and how to ignite the passion for your career - again!  Related Links:Corresponding blog post here Employee Engagement Survey by Gallup Ep 93: The Biggest Falsehood About BurnoutEp 274: How to Balance Your Life to Avoid BurnoutEp 266: Burnout in Communities of ColorEp 29: How to Make Work-Life Balance the NormEp 58: Work-Life Balance When You’re the BossEp 334: How to Create Better Work-Life Balance as a New ParentEp 346: How to Advocate for Better Work-Life Balance as a Working ParentEp 363: How to Avoid Burnout and Create a Sustainable Work-Life BalanceJoin our Courage Community on FacebookConnect with us on Linkedin

In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Tracy Foster, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Screen Sanity, all about how to set boundaries with the way you use technology to prevent digital overload at work.  Learn more about Tracy Grab  a copy of Tracy’s book: Screen Sanity Group StudyEp 145: When to Email v. When to Text Join the Courage Community on Facebook Learn more about Level Up

Why is “quiet quitting” the best move for you? In today’s episode, Emilie talks about the pros and cons of  quiet quitting” depending on your current career stage, goals, and audience. Related Links:Check out today’s blog post here Gallup’s latest engagement surveyLevel Up, our leadership acceleratorHIRED, our job search acceleratorSee Emilie’s feature in Business InsiderGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In today's episode, Emilie welcomes back Amy Gallo, author of the new book: Getting Along and co-host of HBR's Women at Work podcast, to discuss how women can overcome microaggressions at work and build interpersonal resilience when dealing with difficult people. Related Links:Learn more about AmyGrab a copy of Amy’s new book: Getting AlongEp 264: The Benefits of Conflict in the Workplace, with Amy Gallo Grab a copy of Emilie’s book, Bossed UpLevel Up, our leadership accelerator HIRED, our job search accelerator Broadcasting Happiness by Michelle Gielan Join the Bossed Up Courage Community HBR’s Women at Work podcastGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In today’s episode, Emilie invites Charise Naifeh, Founder of Happy Law Mom and host of The Happy Lawyer podcast, to chat all about the benefits of working part-time and how to create a sustainable work arrangement that works for you.Related Links:Learn more about ChariseGrab a copy of Emilie’s book, Bossed UpEp 363 How to Avoid Burnout and Create a Sustainable Work-life Balance Ep 136: Is Job-Sharing the Secret to True Work-Life Balance?Catch Emilie’s interview on the Finding Brave podcast: Developing your Bossed-Up Identity and Losing the Martyrdom Learn more about HIRED, our 3-month job search accelerator Join the Courage Community on Facebook Join our LinkedIn GroupGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In today’s episode, Emilie debates with Bossed Up’s Programs Manager, Irene Ziemba, on whether the cover letter is necessary for the modern job search.Tune in for practical tips on how to write a compelling cover letter that compliments your resume and creates real connection.Related Links:HIRED, our job search acceleratorEp 152: How to Write a Resume and Cover Letter that Lands InterviewsDownload our FREE Ultimate Job Search GuideJoin the Bossed Up Courage CommunityJoin our LinkedIn groupGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

As women rise in the ranks in male-dominated industries, does it get easier as a woman leader? In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Melanie Ho, author of Beyond Leaning In: Gender Equity and What Organizations are Up Against, to talk about the obstacles women continue to face as they climb higher into leadership roles at work, and the strategies to use to overcome them.Related links: Learn more about MelanieGrab a copy of Beyond Leaning In: Gender Equity and What Organizations are Up AgainstGrab a copy of Emilie’s book, Bossed UpEngagement Gap Comic by MelanieEp 304: White Fragility, White Women's Tears, and Dismantling White SupremacyEp 360: How to Activate Your Allies and Close the Gender Leadership GapEnroll in Level Up, our 6-month leadership acceleratorJoin the Courage Community on Facebook Join our LinkedIn GroupSign up for our FREE workshop: Gender Equity in Action: Retaining Women LeadersGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Bossed Up’s Programs Manager, Irene Ziemba, to chat all about her experience navigating work stress and the latest research on combating burnout. Related Links:Ep 58: Work-life Balance When you’re the BossEp 274: How to Balance your Life to Avoid Burnout Ep 108: Doing Well While Doing Good Ep 342: How to Leverage the Power of Pressure for Your Growth and DevelopmentMindfulness & Wellbeing: Creating Balance in our Lives WorkshopTake the Gallup CliftonStrengths AssessmentLearn more about Level Up, our leadership development acceleratorGrab a copy of Emilie’s book, Bossed UpJoin the Courage Community on Facebook Join our LinkedIn GroupGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-2BOSS(2677).

In today’s episode, Emilie dives deep into a conversation with Janice Omadeke, Founder and CEO of The Mentor Method, to share practical strategies to leverage your mentors - even in a hybrid work environment - to accelerate your career. Related Links:Learn more about The Mentor Method Harvard Business Review: The Secret to Great MentorshipThe Bossed Up Book by Emilie AriesEp 03: How to Get a Male MentorCheck out Emilie’s Linkedin course: How to Be a Good Mentee and MentorJoin the Courage Community on Facebook Join our LinkedIn GroupGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Does your resume make the AI cut?In today’s episode, Emilie shares her top do’s and don'ts to create an AI-friendly resume that will get past the Applicant Tracking System and land in front of human eyes.Related Links:Read the corresponding blog post hereDownload our FREE Job Search GuideEp 152: How to Write a Resume and Cover Letter that Lands InterviewsEp 239: How to Format Your Resume for the Modern Job SearchLearn more about HIRED, our 3-month job search accelerator hereGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Leave a voicemail at 910-668-BOSS(2677) or shoot us an email at [email protected]. 

What role should men play in the quest for gender equality at work? In today’s episode, Emilie speaks with David Smith, an associate professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and co-author of Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace, all about the impact true allyship has on achieving gender equity at work.Related Links:Learn more about David’s work here Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the  Workplace Enroll in Level Up, our leadership accelerator Iris Bonet: What Works: Gender Equality by Design Ep 03: How to Get a Male MentorEp 263: How to Command your Story in an InterviewEp 249: How to be a Concise, Compelling, and Cogent CommunicatorEp 347: How to Reset Your Inner Narrative and Reclaim Your ConfidenceEmilie’s LinkedIn Learning Course: Becoming a Male Ally at WorkJoin us in the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a boss move to share? Schedule a call to chat with EmilieGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Leave a voicemail at 910-668-BOSS(2677) or shoot us an email at [email protected]. 

Do you have a tendency to shy away from speaking up? Or maybe you’ve been silenced by a toxic workplace?In today’s episode, Emilie shares three best practices to regain your confidence and make your voice heard at work to become your own biggest champion.Related Links:Learn more at the corresponding blog post ​​Deborah Cihonski: The Experience of Loss of Voice in Adolescent Girls: An Existential-Phenomenological Study[NYTimes] It’s Not Just You: In Online Meetings, Many Women Can’t Get a Word InEp 218: Managing your Inner CriticEp 342: How to Leverage the Power of Pressure for your Growth and Develop Ep 251: The Difference Between Assertive v. Aggressive Communication Check out past episodes on how to communicate with confidenceLearn more about Speak UpJoin us in the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a boss move to share? Schedule a call to chat with EmilieGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Leave a voicemail at 910-668-BOSS(2677) or shoot us an email at [email protected].   

In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Rachel Bailey, a parenting & human behavior consultant and host of Your Parenting Long Game podcast, about effectively regulating your emotions - both as a parent and as a leader at work. Related Links:Learn more about Rachel’s work here Listen to Your Parenting Long Game podcastEp 346: How to Advocate for a Better Work-Life Balance as a Working Parent with Emily OsterEp 323: How to Lead with Emotional IntelligenceEp 223: What Emotional Intelligence Means and Why Leaders Need It Now More than EverEnroll in Level Up, our leadership acceleratorJoin the Courage Community on FacebookGot a boss move to share? Schedule a call to chat with EmilieGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In light of the US Supreme Court’s historic overturn of Roe v. Wade, today’s episode is all about how to talk about abortion at work - and why it’s imperative that we do. Related Links:Ep 59: How to Cope with a Triggering News CycleEp 208: Creating Psychological Safety at WorkEp 118: Feminist MenLinkedin Course: Becoming a Male Ally at Work[Washington Post] Seeking an Abortion? How to Avoid Leaving a Digital Trail[The Guardian] Period Tracking Apps & Your Data[Women’s Health] Roe v. Wade Overturn & Your Birth Control[Guttmacher Institute Report] Abortion is a Common Experience for U.S. Women[Fast Company] Yelp CEO:  Why companies need to take a stand on reproductive rightsLauren Hobart’s Linkedin Post on behalf of Dick’s Sporting Goods[Yahoo] Lyft & Uber Vow to Help Employees Access Abortions[New York Post] Tesla to pay workers’ abortion travel costs after moving HQ to Texas[NYTimes] Men on Roe v. Wade[NPR] The end of Roe v. Wade & the economic implications on menAdditional Resources:Planned ParenthoodNational Network of Abortion FundsThe National Labor Relations ActSHRM [Society of Human Resource Management]: Navigating Roe v Wade in the Workplace: From Confidentiality to Benefits to CultureCenter for Reproductive Rights: What if Roe Fell?Including their live map examines laws, constitutions, and court decisions on abortion Workplace FairnessDisclaimer: The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to constitute legal advice; instead, all information shared is for informational purposes only.Got a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In today’s episode, Emilie shares the fundamental differences between having a manager mindset and a leader mindset, and 3 subtle shifts to get noticed as a rising leader at work.Corresponding blog post hereResearch paper by Alan Benson, Danielle Li, and Kelly Shue: “Potential” and the Gender Promotion GapAn interview with scholar Herminia Ibarra on women & leadership visionLevel Up, a leadership acceleratorLearn more about Bossed Up for teamsJoin the Courage Community on FacebookGot a boss move to share? Schedule a call to chat with EmilieGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Leave a voicemail at 910-668-BOSS(2677) or shoot us an email at [email protected].

In today’s episode, Emilie welcomes Katie Sloan, an HR professional, Evolutionary Astrologer, and host of the podcast Let's Get Real Astrology, to chat all about modern astrology and how managers can use it to learn more about their team to foster more connection, understanding, and empathy.Learn more about Katie’s work hereListen to Let’s Get Real AstrologyFind out your DiSC Profile What's your Myers-Briggs typeLearn more about your Human DesignTake the Enneagram Test2005 Gallup Research on Astrology2017 Pew Research on Religion Check out our FREE Negotiation GuideLearn more about Level Up, our leadership acceleratorJoin the Courage Community on FacebookGot a boss move to share? Schedule a call to chat with EmilieGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Are there enough women in leadership at your workplace?The gender leadership gap is alive and well in 2022. On today’s episode, Emilie shares research-backed strategies for getting more women into leadership.Related Links:See today’s blog post hereMcKinsey & Company x Lean In 2020 Report: Women in the WorkplaceLearn how Bossed Up can help your workplaceLevel Up, our 6-month leadership acceleratorBossed Up: A Grown Woman's Guide to Getting your Sh*t TogetherHBR: Why Women Don't Apply for Jobs Unless They're 100% QualifiedHBR: Women Rising: The Unseen BarriersMcKinsey & Company: Leadership roles remain out of reach for many women of colorHBR: Why Men Still Get More Promotions Than WomenJoin the Courage Community on FacebookGot a boss move to share? Schedule a call to chat with EmilieGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Leave a voicemail at 910-668-BOSS(2677) or shoot us an email at [email protected]

In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Tessa West, an Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University and author of Jerks at Work, a new book about how to navigate the day-to-day realities of working with toxic colleagues. Related Links:Learn more about TessaGrab a copy of Jerks at WorkEnroll in Level Up, our leadership acceleratorEp 31: Giving Effective FeedbackEp 206: How to be the Best People ManagerEp 268: How to Lead with Emotional IntelligenceEp 343: Got a Bad Boss? How to Manage Up EffectivelyEp 147: Toxic Workplace Warning SignsEp 292: How to Leave a Toxic Workplace BehindDownload our FREE Job Search Guide & Negotiation Guide Join the Courage Community on FacebookGot a boss move you’d like to share? Schedule a call to chat with Emilie!Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Leave me a voicemail at 910-668-BOSS(2677) or shoot us an email at [email protected]. 

On today’s episode, Emilie, the CEO & Founder of Bossed Up, hops back on the mic to share why her maternity leave turned out to be nothing like she'd imagined, what you can expect from her & the podcast moving forward, and the exciting (and overwhelming) growth we've been experiencing as we welcomed Ana, our newest team member. Related Links:Check out the corresponding blog post hereBossed Up’s Resources and ProgramsThe Bossed Up PodcastLEVEL UP: a leadership acceleratorBossed Up for TeamsJoin our team:Programs Coordinator | Full Time, Denver-basedCareer Support Specialist | Part Time, RemoteConnect with Bossed Up on Instagram and our Facebook Courage CommunityGot a career conundrum you want Emilie to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

On today’s episode, Emilie, the CEO & Founder of Bossed Up, discusses her maternity leave plans and why she feels so strongly that every expectant parent should be entitled to adequate leave. She also gets real about how she’s preparing the business for her absence and what that means for this very podcast!Related Links:Check out the corresponding blog post hereEp 346 | How to Advocate for a Better Work-Life Balance as a Working Parent with Emily Oster Ep 332 | 5 Things to Keep in Mind When Financially Preparing for a BabyBossed Up’s Resources and ProgramsThe Bossed Up PodcastLEVEL UP: a leadership acceleratorSPEAK UP: an assertive communication programHIRED: a job search acceleratorLifeTracker Insiders and LifeTracker PlannerBossed Up for TeamsFollow Emilie on Instagram and LinkedInGot a career conundrum you want Emilie to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

On today’s episode, Emilie sits down with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin, a global communications expert, multigenerational workplace scholar, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author, to discuss a new shift of the dynamics in the workplace as we see more of GenZ enter the workforce.Related Links:Learn more about Dr. Candace Steele Flippin’s workConnect with Dr. Candace on LinkedIn | InstagramGrab one of Dr. Candace’s books:Generation Z in the WorkplaceMillennials in the WorkplaceEnroll in Level Up: our Leadership AcceleratorJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot 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, Emilie sits down with Tanja Hester, author of Wallet Activism: How to Use Every Dollar You Spend, Earn, and Save As a Force for Change, all about how to be a more socially conscious citizen and financial activist. Related Links:Learn more about Tanja’s workGrab one of Tanja’s books:Wallet Activism: How to Use Every Dollar You Spend, Earn, and Save As a Force for ChangePrevious Book - Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching WayEp 64: Feminist Take on F.I.R.E.Ep 253: How to get Involved in Activism in 2020Smile.Amazon.comEnroll in Speak Up: our Assertive Communication ProgramEnroll in Level Up: our Leadership AcceleratorBossed Up’s LifeTracker PlannerJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot 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, Emilie chats with Cate Sevilla, a freelance writer, podcaster, and author, all about how to deal with difficult bosses and create a better workplace by encouraging managers to upskill their leadership style with proper training.Related Links:Enroll in Level Up: our Leadership AcceleratorLearn more about Cate SevillaFind Cate on Instagram and TwitterCate’s Book: How to Work Without Losing Your Mind: A Realistic Guide to the Hell of Modern WorkEmily Oster’s Bossed Up Episode: How to Advocate for a Better Work-Life Join the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot 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, Emilie chats with Valerie Gordon, a career and communication strategist for high achievers and adjunct faculty member at the University of Connecticut School of Business, all about recognizing the stories we’re telling ourselves about our past experiences and taking charge of our inner narrator to plan for the future.Related Links:Learn more about Valerie Gordon and Commander-in-SheConnect with Valerie on LinkedIn, Twitter, InstagramKeep an eye out for Valerie’s forthcoming book, Fire Your Narrator: a storyteller’s guide to getting out of your head and into your life, coming out this fall!Enroll in Level Up: our Leadership AcceleratorLearn more about HIRED, our 3-month job search acceleratorJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot 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, Emilie chats with fellow Brown alum and Professor of Economics, author, and working parent Emily Oster, all about normalizing parenting in the workplace and what we can do to create a more welcoming environment for all working parents.Related Links:Learn more about Emily’s work Subscribe to Emily’s newsletterGrab a copy of Emily’s new book, The Family FirmGrab a copy of Emily’s previous book, CribsheetMore Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to PreschoolEmily on Twitter / Emily on InstagramLearn more about HIRED, our 3-month job search acceleratorJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookThis episode was sponsored by Indeed.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, Emilie sits down with Dr. Ron Friedman, an award-winning psychologist, author, and the founder of ignite80, to chat about his new book and the strategies you need to reverse engineer your way to mastering your craft over the course of your career.Related Links:Learn more about Dr. Ron Friedman Check out his work at ignite80Grab a copy of Dr. Ron’s books:The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary WorkplaceDecoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer SuccessSave your seat for Speak Up, our 8-week assertive communications courseEnroll in Level Up , our 6-month leadership acceleratorLearn more about HIRED, our 3-month job search acceleratorGot 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 Emilie sits down with Alexis Kanda-Olmstead, Director of Advancement Talent Management at Dartmouth College and the founder of Amplify Women and Gender Initiative & AKO Collective, to break down the research behind the term ‘confidence’ and the gender gap around it.Related Links:Amplify Women & Gender InitiativeAKO CollectiveConnect with Alexis Kanda-Olmstead on LinkedInThe Science of Women’s Leadership | Alexis Kanda-Olmstead TEDxCSUEp 192 | How to Cultivate More ConfidenceEp 65 | 5 Everyday Practices to Boost Your ConfidenceHow to Communicate with ConfidenceErin Petrey’s Boss Move: @erpdc | Bourbon and BanterJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot 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, Emilie chats with Jennifer Chapman, an expert leadership coach who works with STEM managers and leaders, to discuss practical ways to navigate managing up whether you’re dealing with a micromanager, absentee boss, or the boss who’s too busy.Related Links:Learn more about Jennifer Chapman Ep 206 | How to be the Best People Manager with Michelle King Enroll in LEVEL UP, our 6-month leadership acceleratorJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot 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, Emilie chats with Dane Jensen, CEO of Third Factor, an instructor at the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, and author of The Power of Pressure, all about how high achievers can recognize the difference between stress and pressure, and how to use psychology and personal sustainability to harness the power of high-pressure situations.Related Links:Learn more about Dane JensenThe Power of Pressure: Why Pressure Isn't the Problem, It's the SolutionEnroll in HIRED, our 3-month job search acceleratorJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot 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, Emilie sits down with Silicon Valley’s gender equity advisor Femily AKA Emily Howe to discuss diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace and how we can all become better active allies for our LGBTQIA+ colleagues and community members.Related Links:Learn more about Femily’s workEp 327: How to Be an Inclusive LeaderEp 267: How to Advocate for Inclusion in a Male-Dominated IndustrySubscribe to our exclusive LifeTracker Insiders CommunityGrab your goal-tracking LifeTracker Planner now!Join the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot 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, Emilie chats with new author, and career and leadership expert Kimberly B. Cummings all about how to think strategically and methodically to set yourself up for sustainable success when it comes to your long-term career goals. Related Links:Learn more about Kimberly’s work hereNext Move, Best Move: Transitioning into a Career You’ll LoveEp 24: Finding the Feedback You NeedEp 263: How to Command Your Story in an InterviewEnroll in HIRED, our 3-month job search acceleratorBossed Up: A Grown Woman’s Guide to Getting Your Sh*t TogetherLearn more about LEVEL UP, our 6-month leadership programJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot 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, Emilie chats with DEI consultant and career coach Cynthia Orduña, all about the myth of the ‘dream job’ and how job seekers should approach the modern job search as they pursue the ‘perfect job.’ Related Links:Learn more about Cynthia’s workDownload our FREE resource: The Ultimate Job Search GuideRegister for our FREE masterclass: How to Communicate Your Skills in the Job SearchEnroll in HIRED, our 3-month job search acceleratorEp 168: How to Recover from a Toxic JobThe Ambition Plan: Year of RiskGet your copy of the Bossed Up book Join our Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookThis episode was sponsored by Betterhelp.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, Emilie chats with Jeannine K. Brown, the Managing Director and Founder of Everyday Lead, an Atlanta-based talent development and diversity consultancy firm which advocates to advance women and black professionals into fulfilling careers in executive leadership roles, all about how to step out of your comfort zone to navigate the climb into leadership.Related links:Learn more about Jeannine’s work at Everyday LeadGrab a copy of the Bossed Up book Ep 03: How to Get a Male MentorCheck out Level Up, our leadership acceleratorJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

As hiring rises across nearly every industry, Fawn Germer, a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and career coach, joins Emilie on the pod to talk all about how to bounce back on the job search, rather than fall behind as we navigate our way through our economic recovery from COVID-19. Related Links:Learn more about Fawn’s workDownload Fawn's giveaway: Changing the Way You ChangeGrab a copy of Coming Back! How to Win the Job You Want When You've Lost the Job You NeedJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookThis episode was brought to you by Thrive Causemetics  and Indeed.Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Motherhood is a transformational time.As we close out our motherhood and career series, Chris Castillo, an entrepreneur, working mother, and one of our favorite Bossed Up pals, drops by the podcast today to share her top three lessons motherhood has taught her as she navigates first-time parenthood, while balancing her career as a millennial career coach.Related Links:Check out the corresponding blog post hereLearn more about Chris’ work at Empowered AchieversJob Searching? Work with us to get HIREDEp 296: How to Create FocusJoin our Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

As we close out our motherhood and career series this month, Emilie chats with Christine Michel Carter, author, advocate and the #1 global voice for working moms, all about the status of black moms in America, what companies can do when it comes to advocating for working moms, and how our society can provide better policies for social safety nets to be in place as career women decide to pursue motherhood.Related Links:Learn more about Christine’s workSurvey: Working Parents Will Quit without Remote WorkBlack Moms Face Toughest Childcare CrunchLinkedin Learning: Career Strategies for Women Re-Entering the Workforce Level Up: Bossed Up's Leadership AcceleratorOnly 1 in 3 Managers Check in on Their Black Female Employees' WellbeingWhat Serena Williams’s scary childbirth story says about medical treatment of black womenThe Healthy Families ActGot 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 - inspired by a listener-submitted conundrum, Emilie continues our series all about the intersection of motherhood and career to break down the “ideal worker myth” and provide insight on how working mothers can adjust their expectations to create a more sustainable balance between work and life to “have it all.” Related Links:Learn more in the corresponding blog postDownload our FREE Negotiation GuideBurnout | By the Book seriesGet your copy of Emilie’s book, Bossed UpOverwhelmed by Bridgid SchulteThe Atlantic | The Work that Makes Work PossibleEp 311: How to Talk About Marital Status, Parental Status, and Pregnancy in the Interview Ep 93: The Biggest Falsehood About BurnoutEp 301: How to Say “No” and Stop Over CommittingEp 331: How to Find Sustainable Success as a Working ParentGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).