Mindful leadership is powerful leadership!  Let’s talk about the power of mindfulness and how cultivating presence in your leadership will benefit your professional journey.  In today’s episode, I dive into the important role mindfulness plays in leadership development and elevating your executive presence - and how to cultivate it! I explore how key elements of executive presence such as adaptability, strategic vision, and confident communication can be improved through mindfulness, and the practical steps you can take toward more presence in these areas to become a more mindful lea ..read more

If you’re interested in being a leader that promotes a sustainable, enjoyable, and nurturing work environment, prioritizing equity, diversity, and inclusion is a must. In today’s episode, I invite Jacqui Barrett, CEO of Wider Thinking, to share her inspiring career journey and passion for fostering inclusive workplaces and driving organizational change. We dive into an important discussion on equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) and share actionable insights on creating nurturing work environments, implementing strategies like flexible working arrangements to promote diversity, and overcoming ..read more

Ever found yourself lost in a complex presentation? Maybe you’ve been the presenter and the audience looked a bit confused? If you want to be an effective senior leader, communicating complex ideas in a simple way is a key skill.  In this episode, we’re talking about communicating complex ideas with simplicity, the biggest traps to avoid, and the tools and tips to help you overcome this common leadership hurdle.  Ready to make sure your words are hitting the mark? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: How to simplify complex ideas for effective communication Avoiding communication brea ..read more

Failure can be a fascinating contributor to our career success or career hurdles - and it’s determined by the way we look at it.  Let’s talk about failure and learning to look at it differently. In this week’s episode, I invite recovering investment banker and life coach, Lydia Bai, to discuss failure, how her toxic relationship with achievement impacted her ability to thrive at work, and how burnout, imposter syndrome, motivation, and self confidence can all be linked to the way we perceive our failure.  Ready to shift how you see the failures in your career so you can use them for ..read more

Many of the key traits that I teach and live by as a woman and entrepreneur were developed by learning from my dad.  His persistence, patience, and passion…all helped make me a better leader.  Today, I want to share a very special and personal episode with you as I honor my dad and tell you about the powerful impact he had on me and others, and how these leadership lessons can bring insight to your own life and leadership journey.  I dive into: My dad’s biggest leadership lessons The power of patience and what it can achieve How my dad felt about the growth mindset Why I consid ..read more

Do you have dreams that seem out of reach or outside the traditional path your education or experience should lead you? If you have dreams of being in the boardroom, achieving a senior leadership role, or you’re already there but keep getting shut down or shut out, this episode is for you.  This week, I invite Financial Capital Executive in HR, Julie Tschida Brown, to talk to us about whether or not you should “stay in your lane” and how to properly understand and contribute to the business you’re in so you can reach your highest career goals.  Ready to step OUT of your lane and into ..read more

What is workplace trauma, and what can you do about it? Let’s talk about workplace trauma, how it affects us and our teams, and what organizations and leaders need to know to support themselves and others through it.  We often associate trauma with more obvious experiences such as car crashes, the loss of a loved one, or something far worse. However, the sad reality is that trauma is a universal workplace phenomenon and needs to be acknowledged. In today’s episode, I discuss the 4 main contributors to workplace trauma, exploring the symptoms you might see in yourself or your team, and how ..read more

It’s time for an important discussion about AI and the role we need to be playing in 2024 as women in the tech industry.  In today’s episode, I invite Sonal Shah, Barclays Vice President, coach, and author of Amazon bestseller “She Chose Tech”, to discuss her non-traditional background and journey to tech and how you can leverage allies, mentors & sponsors to thrive in your tech leadership career. We dive into topics like closing the gap for women in tech and how to tackle the current AI leadership problem in our industry.  Ready for the resiliency tools you need to thrive during ..read more

Boundaries underpin our professional success and can determine longevity in our careers. Are yours in the right place? Let’s talk about personal boundaries for professional success. In today’s episode, I discuss why developing boundaries is so crucial for our tech careers, what happens when we don’t maintain them, and how to create a boundary toolkit of your own to ensure you’re mitigating burnout and building a sustainable leadership career that you love.  Ready to set your priorities at work, and learn the magic of boundaries?  Let’s go to the show! I dive into: Personal boundarie ..read more

Are you being passive-aggressive at work? Let’s talk about passive-aggressive behavior and its role in our careers as we grow and develop in our leadership.  In today’s episode, I discuss examples of passive-aggressive behavior in the workplace, what we need to be doing as leaders to prevent the damage this can cause, and helpful strategies for understanding and navigating this dynamic in your career. Ready for the tools you need to shift from passive aggression at work to more trust, morale, and overall productivity? Join me for this one. I dive into: Avoiding passive-aggressive behavio ..read more