E18 (IWD Bonus Episode): How Leaders Can Make Space for Women at Work

E18 (IWD Bonus Episode): How Leaders Can Make Space for Women at Work

Women continue to face inequities at work. But as a leader, it’s easy to build and influence a more responsive environment where women can thrive and advance. It just takes a conscious effort. In this episode, learn what you can do to instigate immediate change that will positively impact not just your workplace culture, but the careers and lives of the women on your team. Pronouns, stretch assignments, compensation, parental leave policies, workplace accommodations, uninterrupted communication, negotiating, flexibility, fertility benefits, and hiring practices? They’re all covered here.

E17: 11 Steps to Kickstart Job Search + Interview Prep

The job market continues to evolve under macro influences like tight labor availability and hyperinflation. As a result, many employees are on the hunt for their next role (or for a new one following a layoff). In this episode, learn 11 steps you should take right now to improve your competitiveness in the job market, and catapult your chances of finding the job you want.

E16: You Can Love Your Job And Still Leave

You don’t have to loathe your job in order to make a move. I recently quit my job - even though I loved it. While the move seems counterintuitive, leaving on a (really) high note is often the right thing to do. In this episode, I cover how to weigh your options, whose advice you should take, and why I left a job I loved. Plus… I finally share the biggest win I’ve ever come across in my career. Resources mentioned in this episode: E2: Interviewing the Interviewer: Six Questions You Should Ask E7: Has Your Resume Expired? E8: How Real Can You Be? E9: Imposter Syndrome: It's Everywhere. What Can You Do About It? E13: How To Find A Mentor: Part I E14: How To Find A Mentor: Part II TEDxUManitoba: How to Fail Better with Lindy Norris CNBC: Before you impulsively quit your job as part of the ‘Great Resignation,’ do these four things

E15: Goals: The Silent Catapult

Setting goals can feel like a daunting annual task, but it doesn’t need to be a complicated effort. This episode quickly unpacks why we need goals (current state —> future state), how to set them (hint: automatic check-ins), and why they work (incremental advances). Ever wonder how some people catapult ahead of peers in a seemingly short period of time? This is the reason. Resources mentioned in this episode: https://hbr.org/2011/02/goal-setting-the-art-of-stretc https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2022/07/20/eight-tips-for-achieving-your-goals-and-setting-a-positive-example-for-your-team/?sh=6b95ddc21c47 https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/#:~:text=Setting%20goals%20helps%20trigger%20new,you%20don't%20properly%20manage. hannahrosespin.com https://bestyounutrition.ca/

E14: How To Find A Mentor: Part II

In the second of a two-part series on mentorship, learn what reverse mentorship is and why executives need to hear from entry level employees. You’ll also learn why the cone of silence is a business risk, why multiple mentors are critical, and which five relationships will supercharge your career. Resources mentioned in this article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nazbeheshti/2019/01/23/improve-workplace-culture-with-a-strong-mentoring-program/?sh=1a5bfa8476b5 https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizelting/2018/11/26/4-ways-women-mentoring-women-can-change-the-world/?sh=43dcecc73813 https://www.betterup.com/blog/mentor-vs-sponsor#:~:text=While%20mentors%20may%20help%20you,invested%20in%20your%20professional%20development. https://chief.com/articles/reverse-mentorship https://hbr.org/email-newsletters