Job Search Challenges: You’re Not Alone

Mentorship: How to Find and Benefit from a Powerful Mentor

015: Ready to supercharge your career? After 14 episodes featuring incredible women, we're diving into the collective wisdom on one of the most powerful tools for growth: Mentorship! In this 15-minute solo episode, I break down the actionable steps you need to find, secure, and maximize a successful mentorship relationship. Here’s what you'll learn: - The "Right" Fit: How to find the ideal mentor who aligns with your goals. - Beyond One Mentor: Why "various mentors" are crucial for balanced growth. - The Perfect Pitch: Mastering the elevator pitch to confidently approach a potential mentor. - The Mentee's Responsibility: How to plan, prepare, and follow up to ensure every session is productive—the mentee is always in the driver's seat! I reference the profound insights shared by these inspiring women: - Sonja Pierer (Episode #001) - Helena Liebelt (Episode #014) - Iffat Chaudry (Episode #004) - Videsha Proothveerajh (Episode #009) Tune in and start building the mentorship network you deserve! Links Section (For Show Notes & Description) - Listen to the full episode with Sonja Pierer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qHQdUrxfleridykDj5n6f [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qHQdUrxfleridykDj5n6f] - Listen to the full episode with Helena Liebelt: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HLDJIZxFVVULHEV3iDxhv [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HLDJIZxFVVULHEV3iDxhv] - Listen to the full episode with Iffat Chaudry: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dg5Qe4sWs7lq93Brsm0FV [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dg5Qe4sWs7lq93Brsm0FV] - Listen to the full episode with Videsha Proothveerajh: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WiO1F2tp5GfICY3f3pfjr [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WiO1F2tp5GfICY3f3pfjr] - SUBSCRIBE to #HerPerspective:Women Who Inspire: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nm5BUR7ul25TEpvhClo9e [https://open.spotify.com/show/2nm5BUR7ul25TEpvhClo9e] - Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-steingrueber/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-steingrueber/%E2%81%A0]

From Event Manager to CEO and President - A Powerful Leadership Journey

014: How do you go from managing events to leading a global agency - and do it with empathy, clarity, and confidence?In this inspiring episode, Kim Kopetz, President & CEO of The Opus Group, opens up about her remarkable career journey from event coordinator to global leader. She shares honest insights on what it really takes for women in leadership to rise with confidence, advocate for themselves, and lead authentically without losing their humanity.Kim talks about the power of authentic leadership—how consistency, empathy, and clear communication build trust and drive success. She explains how she’s learned to balance being human and making tough business decisions, proving that strength and compassion can coexist.You’ll also hear how Kim overcame setbacks, layoffs, and leadership changes with resilience and self-awareness, learning to trust her instincts and stay true to her values along the way.If you’re passionate about career growth, women’s empowerment, and real-world leadership lessons, this episode will leave you motivated to take the next step in your own journey.About Kim Kopetz:Kim Kopetz is the president and CEO of The Opus Group, a powerhouse collective of global experience marketing agencies including MAS, Opus Agency, and Verve. With more than 25 years of expertise in brand experience and global marketing, Kim has held senior roles at Nike, the NBA, and Intel, where she helped shape experiential marketing as we know it today. Known for her clarity, empathy, and transformational leadership, Kim continues to inspire a new generation of women to lead with purpose and authenticity.LINKS: 🔴 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8MwYTPUvXIQKim Kopetz on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkopetzFree Job Search Guide for Experienced Professionals:https://www.astridsteingrueber.com/en/job-search-50plus/⁠More about Astrid Steingrüber:- Website: https://www.astridsteingrueber.com/en/- Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/astrid_steingrueber_coaching/⁠- LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-steingrueber/⁠

KI, Karriere & Sichtbarkeit – die neue Rolle der Assistenz

013: Vom Schreibtisch zur Selbstbestimmung – wie Frauen im Executive Office jetzt sichtbar werden. Diana Brandl, ehemalige Executive Assistant, heutige Coachin, Speakerin und digitale Nomadin, spricht über ihren Weg vom Backoffice zur Bühne und wie sie mit Leidenschaft die Rolle der Assistenz neu definiert. Mit Herz fürs Executive Office und klarem Blick auf die Zukunft erklärt sie, warum diese Position längst mehr ist als die klassische Sekretärinnenrolle. Diana zeigt, wie man sich Sichtbarkeit schafft, den Platz am Tisch sichert und sich mit Future Skills für die Arbeitswelt von morgen aufstellt. Dabei geht es auch um die großen Fragen der Zeit: Was macht die KI mit der Rolle der Assistenz – Fluch oder Segen? Wie gelingt Netzwerken für Frauen, das wirklich Türen öffnet? Ein ehrliches, inspirierendes Gespräch über Mut, Leadership, Female Empowerment und die Kunst, die eigene Rolle neu zu denken – modern, sichtbar und mit Haltung. LINKS: Besser vorbereitet und mit mehr Selbstbewusstsein ins Vorstellungsgespräch mit dem kostenlosen Karriere-Toolkit: https://www.astridsteingrueber.com/toolkits/ [https://www.astridsteingrueber.com/toolkits/] - Working Out Loud (WOL) https://www.workingoutloud.com [https://www.workingoutloud.com/] - Business Model Canvas: https://www.fuer-gruender.de/wissen/geschaeftsidee-finden/how-to-startup/business-model-canvas/ [https://www.fuer-gruender.de/wissen/geschaeftsidee-finden/how-to-startup/business-model-canvas/] - VIA strength test: https://www.viacharacter.org/ [https://www.viacharacter.org/] - Gallup Strengthfinder: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengthfinder/de/strengthfinder.aspx [https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengthfinder/de/strengthfinder.aspx] Dianas Podcast - Executive Office Insights: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qBSDjTfYOG2x6qos7dKkS [https://open.spotify.com/show/3qBSDjTfYOG2x6qos7dKkS] Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-future-assistant/id1493106661 [https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-future-assistant/id1493106661] Diana auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-brandl/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-brandl/] Mehr über Astrid: - Webseite: https://www.astridsteingrueber.com [https://www.astridsteingrueber.com] - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrid_steingrueber_coaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/astrid_steingrueber_coaching/] - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-steingrueber/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-steingrueber/]

Frauenpower in Wissenschaft & Industrie: Karriere, Mut & Leadership

012: Ein außergewöhnlicher Karriereweg zwischen Intel, Quantencomputing und High Performance-Computing – kombiniert mit der Rolle als Leiterin des Instituts für Zukunftstechnologien Deggendorf: Prof. Dr. Helena Liebelt vereint Wissenschaft, Industrie und Familienleben auf inspirierende Weise. Diese Folge zeigt, wie Frauen in Tech mit Authentizität, Mut zur Sichtbarkeit und klarer Haltung neue Wege gehen. Warum begeistert Helenas Studiengang über 40 % Studentinnen? Wie gelingt die Balance zwischen Karriere, Unternehmertum und Mutterschaft – und weshalb muss der Begriff „Rabenmutter“ endlich hinterfragt werden? Das Gedicht „No Enemies“ von Charles Mackay – übrigens Margaret Thatchers Lieblingspoem – zieht sich als roter Faden durch das Gespräch: „You have no enemies, you say? Alas, my friend, the boast is poor…” Denn wer wirklich Veränderung will, muss auch bereit sein, anzuecken. Wir sprechen darüber, - wie wir als Mädchen früh zu „Nettigkeit“ erzogen werden, - warum der innere Pleaser-Saboteur so viele Frauen zurückhält, - und wie man den Mut entwickelt, nicht immer die Gefällige zu sein. 📩 Tipp: Wenn dich das Thema Pleaser-Saboteur anspricht, findest du in meinem Blogpost ein kostenloses Tool, mit dem du deine eigenen Saboteure identifizieren kannst – der erste Schritt, um sie zu entlarven. 👉 https://www.astridsteingrueber.com/pleaser/ [https://www.astridsteingrueber.com/pleaser/] 🎧 Jetzt reinhören – für alle, die in Technik, Wissenschaft oder Leadership ihren eigenen Weg gehen und sich nicht länger klein machen wollen. LINKS: - https://www.astridsteingrueber.com/pleaser/ [https://www.astridsteingrueber.com/pleaser/] (Deutsch) - https://www.astridsteingrueber.com/en/the-pleaser-saboteur [https://www.astridsteingrueber.com/en/the-pleaser-saboteur]/ (English) Prof. Dr. Helena Liebelt: - TDH https://www.th-deg.de/ [https://www.th-deg.de/] - THD, Institute Future Technologies: https://www.th-deg.de/de/forschung/institute/institut-future-technologies [https://www.th-deg.de/de/forschung/institute/institut-future-technologies] - Prof. Dr. Helena Liebelt – LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/profdrliebelt/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/profdrliebelt/] - Gedicht von Charles Mackay “No Enemies“ Mehr über Astrid: - https://www.astridsteingrueber.com [https://www.astridsteingrueber.com] - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrid_steingrueber_coaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/astrid_steingrueber_coaching/] - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-steingrueber/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-steingrueber/]

Job Search Challenges: You’re Not Alone

011: Job search—how to find your next role and, most importantly, how to navigate the application process. I’m speaking with Shaela Wepfer, who got laid-off in March and shared her job hunt journey on LinkedIn: 58 applications and three months later, she signed a new contract. We talk about what she learned along the way—what helped her and what didn’t. We dive into motivation, the tools she used like video messaging and the elevator pitch, and how she proactively built and reached out to her network. Most of all, we talk about her biggest learnings. This episode is for anyone currently looking for a new role. You are not alone. Job searching can be discouraging and wears down even the most confident people. That’s why I wanted to record this episode—to support those of you who are in this situation right now. Beyond all the tools, one thing always helps: reaching out to your network, connecting, and grabbing a coffee with real people. With all the AI tools often making the first cuts these days, it’s still your energy in an interview that makes the difference. You are not alone. Links: Podcast: - Pod Cast: Amy Poehler A good Hang: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hyrqAkwja2DZrVRHkNWsY [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hyrqAkwja2DZrVRHkNWsY] - Another fun Podcast about Networking: Julie Brown, This Shit Works (I am reading her new book): https://juliebrownbd.com/podcast/ [https://juliebrownbd.com/podcast/] Tools: - Chat GPT - Video Editing Software: https://www.veed.io/ [https://www.veed.io/] Networking Organizations: - Women in Revenue: https://www.linkedin.com/company/womeninrevenue/posts/ - Women in Sales: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-sales-club/posts/ - #GirlsClub: https://www.linkedin.com/company/girlsclub/posts/ - The LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shaela-wepfer_its-time-to-take-the-green-banner-down-activity-7341838732439797760-SfDZ/ [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shaela-wepfer_its-time-to-take-the-green-banner-down-activity-7341838732439797760-SfDZ/] - STAR METHOD: https://www.astridsteingrueber.com/en/star-method/ [https://www.astridsteingrueber.com/en/star-method/] More about Astrid: - https://www.astridsteingrueber.com [https://www.astridsteingrueber.com/] - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrid_steingrueber_coaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/astrid_steingrueber_coaching/] - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-steingrueber/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-steingrueber/]