Episodes

72 | How to speak up confidently at work
May 12, 2020

72 | How to speak up confidently at work

Welcome to the show!!! Can you tell that I’m a bit overexcited about today’s episode? Well, that’s because we’re combining two of my absolute favorite topics: building confidence, and having FUN! Today’s episode is perfect ...

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71 | From struggle to rock solid confidence, how to get noticed, compensation as an exec + more with Amelia Anderson
May 5, 2020

71 | From struggle to rock solid confidence, how to get noticed, comp…

Welcome to the show and to Season 4! It’s great to be back, and I’m so excited to kick off today’s episode with a very special conversation that features Amelia Anderson, who built a successful corporate career rising to exe...

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70 | My first run-in with impostor syndrome + achieve your FULL potential & do not hold yourself back
April 19, 2020

70 | My first run-in with impostor syndrome + achieve your FULL poten…

Today’s episode is a dose of motivation for anyone who is struggling with self doubt. I want you to know that you have the power to decide to show up bigger in your career, should you desire something more. To get a copy of ...

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69 | How to speak to yourself kindly during moments of uncertainty and fear
March 26, 2020

69 | How to speak to yourself kindly during moments of uncertainty an…

In light of the difficult global circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 crisis, I wanted to share an episode on how to speak to yourself kindly during moments of uncertainty and fear. If you're looking to give back or do a ki...

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68 | How do I confidently position myself for a role that doesn’t 100% match my experience? (Listener Q&A)
March 16, 2020

68 | How do I confidently position myself for a role that doesn’t 100…

Welcome to the show! In today’s bonus episode, you will be hearing from my Season 3 guests as they answer a listener question on how to pursue a role that isn’t a perfect fit with your existing skills. You’ll hear us chat a...

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67 | The moment of dread before you introduce yourself to the room: a story of struggle (season 3 finale)
Feb. 24, 2020

67 | The moment of dread before you introduce yourself to the room: a…

Welcome to the final episode of Season 3! If you have struggled with fear, dread, or anxiety at the thought of confidently speaking up and introducing yourself to a room full of colleagues, then today’s episode is for you. T...

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66 | Understanding what lights you up vs. drains you at work using Myers-Briggs with Caitlin Hawekotte
Feb. 10, 2020

66 | Understanding what lights you up vs. drains you at work using My…

We’re back again this week with Caitlin! Perhaps the only thing I like more than strengths is Myers Briggs, also known as the MBTI. This personality test has helped me understand myself so much better – and I’m so excited t...

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65 | The transformational power of discovering your unique strengths with Caitlin Hawekotte
Feb. 3, 2020

65 | The transformational power of discovering your unique strengths …

Welcome to the show! Today’s conversation is all about my favorite topic – STRENGTHS! Today’s guest is a certified Clifton Strengths coach, and she specializes in helping individuals and teams uncover their unique superpowe...

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64 | The assertiveness struggle, managing overwhelm, work/life balance + more with Svetlana Carter
Jan. 20, 2020

64 | The assertiveness struggle, managing overwhelm, work/life balanc…

Welcome to the show! In this week’s episode, I’m chatting with guest Svetlana Carter all about her career journey, where she has struggled, and what she has learned. In this conversation, you’ll hear us chat about: -Svetlan...

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63 | Authenticity at work, genuine confidence vs. addiction to praise, career pivots + more with Amy Giddon
Jan. 6, 2020

63 | Authenticity at work, genuine confidence vs. addiction to praise…

Welcome to the show! This week, I'm chatting with Amy Giddon, founder of the Daily Haloha app. This conversation is FILLED to the brim with career advice - you'll hear all about: -Learnings from Amy’s corporate career -Am...

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62 | How to effectively lead meetings, part 3: when the meeting goes off the rails
Dec. 30, 2019

62 | How to effectively lead meetings, part 3: when the meeting goes …

I hope you enjoy part 3 in this mini bonus series on how to effectively lead meetings!

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61 | How to effectively lead meetings, part 2: secret allies
Dec. 27, 2019

61 | How to effectively lead meetings, part 2: secret allies

In this bonus episode, I'm sharing part 2 of my favorite strategies for effectively leading productive meetings!

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60 | How to effectively lead meetings, part 1: Getting the outcome you want + the power of WHY
Dec. 26, 2019

60 | How to effectively lead meetings, part 1: Getting the outcome yo…

Today’s episode was inspired by a listener who asked me for advice on how to effectively run big, messy, cross functional meetings. In this bonus episode I’ll share a few tips on controlling the room and getting the outcome ...

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59 | The neverending journey of building self-confidence with Daree Allen Nieves
Dec. 16, 2019

59 | The neverending journey of building self-confidence with Daree A…

Welcome to the show! In this episode, we're talking about a favorite topic of mine: self confidence. Today the tables are turned as Daree, host of the podcast Kickin' it with Daree, interviews me about my struggles and learn...

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58 | Job searching mindset/fear, salary negotiation discomfort, resume tips + more with Nikki aka @CorporateMelaninMillennial
Dec. 9, 2019

58 | Job searching mindset/fear, salary negotiation discomfort, resum…

Welcome to the show! This week I’m chatting with Nikki, aka The CorporateMelaninMilleniall all about job searching, fear, salary negotiation, resume tips, her experiences as a woman of color in the workplace (plus advice), a...

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57 | Walk into the room with confidence, win over your coworkers, & handle rejection gracefully with Kirsten Clarkson
Dec. 2, 2019

57 | Walk into the room with confidence, win over your coworkers, & h…

Welcome to the show! Today’s conversation is all about creating and radiating confidence from the inside out. So often, we want to feel and appear confident, but it can be difficult to do this when we find ourselves stuck i...

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56 | Your next promotion, part 2: The lies your brain tells that make you too afraid to take action
Nov. 11, 2019

56 | Your next promotion, part 2: The lies your brain tells that make…

Welcome to the show! In today’s solo episode, I am continuing on the previous episode (part 1), where I shared a framework that you can use to put a communication plan in place that enables YOU to control the conversation ar...

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55 | Your next promotion, part 1: Get what you want by asking for what you want
Nov. 4, 2019

55 | Your next promotion, part 1: Get what you want by asking for wha…

Welcome to the show! In today’s episode, I’m outlining why asking for what you want is the key to accelerating your journey to your next promotion. I’ll share a framework that you can use to begin to build a communication pl...

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54 | Finding the confidence to face & overcome your professional struggles with Petal Modeste
Oct. 28, 2019

54 | Finding the confidence to face & overcome your professional stru…

Today I am talking with Petal Modeste, Associate Dean of Student Affairs Administration at Columbia Law School. In this conversation, she shares advice and reflections from her own career, as well as from her experience help...

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53 | When your career starts to take off in unexpected ways
Oct. 21, 2019

53 | When your career starts to take off in unexpected ways

Today’s episode is all about the light at the end of the tunnel – the positive things that start rolling in in your career once you begin showing up with a greater presence. This episode is meant to encourage anyone who might...

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52 | Embracing the discomfort of professional growth and learning to trust that you belong with Marissa Germain
Oct. 14, 2019

52 | Embracing the discomfort of professional growth and learning to …

This week on the show, I'm talking with guest Marissa all about her professional growth and the challenges she's grown through as she has built up here career in international development. In this conversation we dive deep i...

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51 | The Art of Speaking Up, Sitcom Edition: A special (comedic) episode celebrating the 1st BIRTHDAY of the podcast!!!
Oct. 9, 2019

51 | The Art of Speaking Up, Sitcom Edition: A special (comedic) epis…

Today we are celebrating the podcast turning 1!!! In honor of this birthday, I decided to stray from the typical episode format and bring you a scripted mini-episode where I ask the podcast what gift it would like for its fir...

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50 | The 3 most important steps towards your next promotion + the fears that get in the way
Oct. 7, 2019

50 | The 3 most important steps towards your next promotion + the fea…

Welcome to the show! In this solo episode, I’m walking through a simple 3-step map that you can use to pursue your next career move. But even more importantly, I’m covering the mindset blocks that might get in the way. Bec...

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49 | Move past shyness & fear of judgment so you can show up powerfully + authentically at work with Sarah Ghattas
Sept. 30, 2019

49 | Move past shyness & fear of judgment so you can show up powerful…

If you have ever worried that you’ll never be outgoing or bold enough to advance to higher levels of leadership in your career, today’s episode will prove you wrong. Today’s guest, Sarah Ghattas, has reached VP level at a ma...

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