Looking Up: A Unity Podcast

Why is psychological safety so vital, and why are underrepresented groups often the last to have it? Wharton School of Business professor Ingrid Nembhard walks us through the nuts and bolts of creating a culture where interpersonal risk taking is not just possible, but prioritized for high performance in an information economy.

We are joined by legendary executive coach Sally Helgesen, co-author of the bestselling How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion or Job. How can we network effectively in a hybrid workplace? Why should you stop criticizing that self-promoting colleague? Sally’s superpower is concrete tips that cut through the noise.

Why are women especially vulnerable to burnout, and what does science say we can do to manage it? Sociologist and author Dr. Christine Carter tells us how to find our “sweet spot:” a science-based path to achievement where we find our greatest power with minimal stress.

The pandemic plunged an unprecedented number of women into mental health crises. In this episode we are joined by Kelly Greenwood, founder and CEO of Mind Share Partners, a national nonprofit changing the culture of workplace mental health. Kelly talks with Rachel and Paramita about the unique barriers women face to navigating mental health challenges on the job, and how managers can normalize conversations about mental health so that women can lead and work with integrity.

If you’ve ever found yourself reluctantly raising your hand to volunteer for yet another thankless task, do not miss this episode. Professor Lise Vesterlund stops by to talk about her new, co-authored book The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women’s Dead End Work. Lise and her coauthors show how women are systematically asked and expected to take on tasks that go unrewarded, and offer simple strategies to say no with grace.