I'm thrilled to share with you a new chapter in my journey. After years of chasing external achievements, I've realized that real growth comes from within. Despite my accomplishments in the tech industry, authoring books, and researching women in the workplace, I found myself yearning for something more profound, more meaningful. I hit a personal wall, and it led me to a path of self-discovery and seeking. This journey has been so transformative that I've penned down my experiences and key findings in a new book. One of the most significant revelations was the "I should" mindset. It's a trap t ..read more

Are you feeling guilty about taking time off from work? In this episode of 'Career Strategies for Women that Work,' JJ DiGeronimo dives into the challenges women face when it comes to taking Personal Time Off (PTO) and shares valuable strategies for creating boundaries and making the most of your time off. JJ understands the guilt that many women experience, even when they have earned their vacation days. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and creating space for yourself to disconnect and recharge. Drawing from her own personal experience, JJ shares how she had to ask for perm ..read more

"Lassoing" Your Energy: A Quick Exercise for a More Productive Life Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant chatter in your head? Do you find yourself constantly reflecting on the past or worrying about the future? If so, you are not alone. In the latest episode of "Career Strategies for Women That Work," we will explore an exercise called "lassoing" to help manage your energy and shift your focus. This exercise helps to physically move the energy from your head to other parts of your body, providing a new perspective and giving your mind a break from constantly processing information. &nb ..read more

ERGs - Enhance the Impact of Women at Work with Laura Weldy  We've seen the representation of women in leadership roles across all industries decline since the pandemic began, and women focused ERG's provide a great jumping off point for who and how to grow in house leaders.  In fact, women's focused employee resource groups are a widely underleveraged opportunity for many companies to deepen their leadership pipelines and develop some of the most high potential, most culturally engaged employees in the company.  By strengthening the structural support for these groups, alloc ..read more

Thriving Through Career Transitions with Meredith Persily  Join us as we talk about how to get off on the right foot during a career transition! Did you know 50% of executives fail in the first 6 months when joining a company?   There are key tools you should be aware of if you want to thrive in a new position inside your existing company or as part of a new company.  In this episode, Meredith and I discuss: 3 focus areas in your new positions  How to work with stakeholders  Your 1st 90 days  Meredith Persily is CEO and founder of executive-coaching firm As ..read more

How often do you take a new role or promotion and hear, "We just don't have any more money for you?" or "Sorry, we cannot give you a raise?" How do I get a raise in my salary at my current company and what does confidence have to do with it?  Claudia Miller is a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level. She also partners with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations and providing strategic insights and support in developing a leadership and talent pipeline with a focus on Wom ..read more

There are 3 BS (Belief Systems) blocking you between you and your next-level career.  In this episode, we will discuss: Imposter Syndrome, People Pleasing, and Perfectionism The sneaky ways these 3 BS blocks show up  Why you go from feeling good to bad so quickly these blocks keep happening How to bust through these blocks Jill rewired her leadership approach using a mixture of mindset and method.  She has written for HuffPost, Fast Company, Metro, and elsewhere and has appeared on the Worklife Podcast with Adam Grant. She has also given talks to the marketing teams at The Ne ..read more

There are 3 BS (Belief Systems) blocking you between you and your next-level career.  In this episode, we will discuss: Imposter Syndrome, People Pleasing, and Perfectionism The sneaky ways these 3 BS blocks show up  Why you go from feeling good to bad so quickly these blocks keep happening How to bust through these blocks Jill rewired her leadership approach using a mixture of mindset and method.  She has written for HuffPost, Fast Company, Metro, and elsewhere and has appeared on the Worklife Podcast with Adam Grant. She has also given talks to the marketing teams at The Ne ..read more

It Pays To Be Yourself: Reframing Your "Flaws" Into "Gifts"   Do you ever hold back because you’ve been told you were too bossy, sensitive, direct, or emotional at work?   Women leaders often get these labels even though they exhibit similar behaviors to their male counterparts. What women have been told is “unlikeable” about them can create self-doubt, and keep them from conforming to someone else’s leadership style.   However, what if your “flaws” are actually your best leadership gift? When you spend your time and energy trying to conform to someone else’s leadership style, y ..read more

Join me as I ask Carolyn Buck-Luce how we, as women, step more into our power!    Her new book EPIC! The Women's Power Play Book will help us unravel that conditioning and reclaim our destiny.    Take a listen to learn how to create a life by design, not by default, through a unique framework with provocative exercises to equip you to craft the best next chapter of your life. Carolyn is a respected and accomplished voice on women as leaders and their relationship with power.  She was appointed by New York City’s former Mayor Bloomberg to his Commission on Women’s Issue ..read more