Episodes

191 | How to kick off your meetings with ease
June 7, 2022

191 | How to kick off your meetings with ease

I don’t know about you, but I used to struggle SO much when kicking off meetings. For some reason, saying those first few sentences out loud to the group would cause me to feel so anxious and awkward. For years, I experienc...

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190 | Tackling the fear of advancing upwards: why promotions can feel scary and what to do about it
May 31, 2022

190 | Tackling the fear of advancing upwards: why promotions can feel…

One of the biggest things that stops women from pursuing leadership and executive positions is fear of the unknown. When you’re stepping into a newer, bigger role, there are SO many unknowns – and if you struggle with impost...

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189 | Navigating the challenges of working motherhood, advocating for your needs, & untangling from self-blame with Hannah Rudnick
May 24, 2022

189 | Navigating the challenges of working motherhood, advocating for…

Life as a working mom can be tough, and in this week’s episode I wanted to bring in a perspective to help those of you who are working moms build a career (and life) that honors your needs as both a mom AND a human. Today’s ...

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188 | How impostor syndrome impacts your experience in meetings (and how to break free)
May 21, 2022

188 | How impostor syndrome impacts your experience in meetings (and …

Impostor syndrome and your experience in meetings are VERY tightly linked, and in today’s episode, I’m walking you through how these two things are connected. It’s super important to recognize where impostor syndrome might b...

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187 | Thought leadership and the importance of making your mark in the meeting room (mastering meetings, part 5)
May 19, 2022

187 | Thought leadership and the importance of making your mark in th…

If you want to advance professionally, there are few things more important than thought leadership. In fact – I’d argue that thought leadership is MORE important than having strong communication skills. Tune into today’s ep...

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186 | Captivation: being masterful with your words and compelling your audience to listen (mastering meetings, part 4)
May 17, 2022

186 | Captivation: being masterful with your words and compelling you…

Today’s episode continues the mini-series on standing out in meetings, and we’re covering one of the most essential communication skills: the ability to captivate your audience. Captivating your audience means using your word...

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185 | Bonus: Is The Art of Speaking Up Academy right for you?
May 12, 2022

185 | Bonus: Is The Art of Speaking Up Academy right for you?

This week officially kicks off the launch of my group program, The Art of Speaking Up Academy. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the key things you need to know to help you decide if this is the right program for you. Tune in ...

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184 | Authority: the art of being perceived as the LEADER in the room when you speak (mastering meetings, part 3)
May 10, 2022

184 | Authority: the art of being perceived as the LEADER in the room…

Today’s episode continues my mini-series on standing out in meetings, and today we’re talking about one of the most important things for your career: authority. Authority means that when you speak, people quiet down and liste...

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183 | Visibility: learning to feel comfortable taking up space so your talents get fully recognized (mastering meetings, part 2)
May 3, 2022

183 | Visibility: learning to feel comfortable taking up space so you…

If you want to be upwardly mobile in your career, you have to master visibility. Visibility means that you’re speaking up enough in meetings for your boss and the leaders around you to remember you and get to know you. The ...

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182 | Meetings: from shy and timid to speaking powerfully and getting noticed (mastering meetings, part 1)
April 26, 2022

182 | Meetings: from shy and timid to speaking powerfully and getting…

There is nothing that will propel your career forward more than having a powerful voice in that meeting room. In this week’s podcast episode, I’m walking you through exactly what you need to do to have a meeting presence that...

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181 | Why trying to sound smart in meetings isn’t a good idea (and what to do instead)
April 19, 2022

181 | Why trying to sound smart in meetings isn’t a good idea (and wh…

Do you pressure yourself to sound super smart when you speak up in meetings? If you do – I want you to know that this is totally normal, and something we ALL do. We’re messy humans who want people to think positive things ab...

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180 | How to navigate impostor syndrome and self-doubt
April 12, 2022

180 | How to navigate impostor syndrome and self-doubt

The solution to self-doubt and impostor syndrome is NOT to eliminate it, but simply to make sure it doesn’t unintentionally sabotage the growth of your career. You have so much talent to offer and SO much potential to do big...

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179 | If you feel like there are parts of your job that you’re bad at, listen to this
April 5, 2022

179 | If you feel like there are parts of your job that you’re bad at…

Do you ever feel stressed and discouraged about the parts of your job that are hard for you? If so, you MUST listen to this week’s episode. I know it can feel really, really true that you’re bad at parts of your job – but –...

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178 | The 3 fundamentals of developing a powerful voice in meetings
March 29, 2022

178 | The 3 fundamentals of developing a powerful voice in meetings

When you feel and sound confident in meetings, it sets the stage for your entire career to take off. I know that when you experience a lot of meeting anxiety & worry, it can be hard to imagine having a powerful voice in thos...

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177 | How to navigate the fear of fumbling your words
March 22, 2022

177 | How to navigate the fear of fumbling your words

One of the biggest fears I hear about from this community is the fear of fumbling your words during a meeting. And I totally get this –it can be pretty terrifying to speak before you know exactly what’s going to come out of ...

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176 | Executive communication: how to speak with BIG impact when you’re in the room with higher-ups
March 15, 2022

176 | Executive communication: how to speak with BIG impact when you’…

Executive communication is a skill that ANYONE can master – even if you feel like speaking up isn’t necessarily your strong suit. I know that being in meetings with more senior leaders and executives can feel super scary – b...

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175 | How to have a super powerful voice in meetings WITHOUT being loud
March 8, 2022

175 | How to have a super powerful voice in meetings WITHOUT being lo…

Today’s topic FIRES me up because there are some very confused people out there in Corporate America telling women that in order to be more compelling, they need to be LOUD. Um – what?! This is beyond untrue – in fact, focus...

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174 | Finding an authentic voice & building the courage to step into the spotlight with Shayelle Dominguez
March 1, 2022

174 | Finding an authentic voice & building the courage to step into …

Today’s episode is perfect for you if you dream of becoming a strong voice in the meeting room. Today I’m talking to performer and standup comedian Shay Dominguez all about what it takes to have a powerful presence when you ...

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173 | Why it’s so hard to feel competent (even if you’re pretty good at what you do)
Feb. 22, 2022

173 | Why it’s so hard to feel competent (even if you’re pretty good …

Questioning your competence is not only exhausting and emotionally draining – but it can prevent you from creating the career that you’re truly capable of. I’ve seen woman after woman get stuck in a pessimistic, inaccurate v...

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172 | 4 steps to prepare yourself for leadership and executive roles
Feb. 15, 2022

172 | 4 steps to prepare yourself for leadership and executive roles

Today’s episode is for those of you who dream of becoming executives and leaders. It’s pretty common to feel some anxiety around the thought of elevating into bigger leadership positions, but the wonderful news is – there ar...

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171 | Becoming a commanding presence in meetings (even when you’re not an expert)
Feb. 8, 2022

171 | Becoming a commanding presence in meetings (even when you’re no…

Commanding a room has WAY less to do with having all the answers than you might think it does. It’s easy to get caught up in thinking that you need to have all the answers to exude a powerful presence, but the truth is, bein...

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170 | The 3 essentials for building big confidence & becoming wildly effective at your job
Feb. 1, 2022

170 | The 3 essentials for building big confidence & becoming wildly …

Today’s episode is perfect for those of you who are ready for BIG growth and change. Today I’m walking you through the 3 pillars that underlie the growth process. Whether you’re trying to find your voice, grow your confiden...

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169 | Speaking up when you feel extremely scared
Jan. 25, 2022

169 | Speaking up when you feel extremely scared

If you struggle with stage fright, worry, or anxiety when it comes to speaking up at work – today’s episode is for you. Today I’m sharing some simple mindset tools that will help you navigate those scary moments just before ...

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168 | Resume writing 101: common mistakes and what to do instead
Jan. 20, 2022

168 | Resume writing 101: common mistakes and what to do instead

Today I’m walking you through the foundational knowledge you need to write a powerful resume. In this episode, you’ll hear me walk through the biggest mistake I see people making with resumes, and what to do instead. I want...

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