Woman Owned: The Growth Podcast for Women Entrepreneurs

The word “collaboration” usually has a positive connotation -- being productive as you work with others. In business, partnering with other people does not always have this outcome. There are fruitful collaborations that allow you and your partners to grow and there are those that leave you stressed, unproductive, and stagnant. How would you know which partnerships will help you soar? Keep Reading >> In this episode, I’m sharing why women tend to waste their time with partnerships and collaborations that go nowhere. I’m sharing how to recognize the signs of an unproductive collaboration, and where to get the information you need to develop the tools that will help you identify better partnerships in the future that will move you and your business forward.   “It is okay to say ‘no,’ to be strategic, to bow out of over commitments.” - Eleanor Beaton   Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: What collaboration means The reality about collaborating women Reasons why women enter into time-wasting partnerships Over commitment and miscalculation The significance of bringing your assets to the table Strategic collaboration vs. Anti-collaboration An example of a healthy and productive collaboration   Signs of an Unproductive Collaboration: When it’s going to drain your time and energy without giving you much in return When somebody invites you to collaborate, and they have no track record that proves they can do what they say they can do When somebody does exactly what you do When you have to create something new that you’re not already doing   Fierce Leadership Quotes: “The rule of being nice is just one rule that we, as powerhouse women leaders, need to break.“ “For a collaboration to be effective, you each have to be bringing assets to the table.” “Your next level of success has so much more to do with what you say ‘no’ to than to what you say ‘yes’ to.”   Pursue Success -- Unlock Your Potential! Do you want to discover your full potential and lead the road to success? I have created a brand new white paper that provides excellent opportunities to pursue success in a healthy way without the burnout. Grab Five Lessons to Unlearn to Unlock Your Ultimate Potential to identify the old ways that keep you in the status quo and learn how to gently release them so you can step into your power to approach the game of professional success your way. Sign up now at EleanorBeaton.com/unlearn to get a copy and have access to the live webinar where I will be addressing questions and having meaningful discussions.   Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month’s drawing!    And, if you really want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free 30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/discover.    

Annie Rogaski is a lawyer and an entrepreneur who has a passion for supporting women leadership. She co-founded a women-owned high-tech intellectual property law firm called HIP Legal and a women’s leadership organization called The Club. Annie is currently the general counsel at a mixed reality tech startup, Avegant, and the host and producer of Unraveling Pink, a podcast that tackles gender-based assumptions through honest conversations. Keep Reading >> Annie joins me on this episode to share how her decision to show up authentically changed the trajectory of her life and her career. She shares the significant contributions she made after deciding to show up as she is, the essence of founding The Club, and how Annie established her law firm as a result of a 30-day experiment she did with the co-founders of the company.   “If you are someone else at work, it’s like this rubber band. The further you are from your natural state, the more stress you put on that rubber band and it can either stress to the point of not bouncing back, or stress to the point of breaking.” - Annie Rogaski   Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: What prompted Annie to start her podcast Things she learned about herself being the only woman in the room The deeper implications of her showing up as she is How millennials impact employee authenticity at work Why she felt that attending women-focused events in the past was not a good use of her time Practical things she wants to see in The Club that would help women advance professionally The requirements for joining the Club How The Club members give back as a requirement of being part of the group How her definition of success changed What the Joy Experiment is Why she decided to work with a startup company   Annie’s Advice for Fierce Feminine Leaders: You will have much more time and energy if you show up as “you.” If you’re going to spend time at a conference, make sure you learn something, expand your network, and find some way to grow your path.   Connect with Annie Rogaski: Annie Rogaski Website Unraveling Pink Podcast Unraveling Pink on Twitter Annie Rogaski on LinkedIn Annie Rogaski on Twitter   Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month’s drawing!    And, if you really  want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free  30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/discover.    

It’s a common saying that rules are meant to be broken. Perhaps there is some wisdom in this quote in the sense that some people have found success by thinking out of the box, going the extra mile, and breaking old rules. This mindset is what we’re going to talk about today as I share an interview with Amanda Boleyn that was originally aired on the She Did It Her Way Podcast.

Christine Cooper is the Head of the Canadian Corporate Finance Division for BMO Financial Group and is known to develop and lead high-performing teams. She is customer-focused and a trusted advisor to her clients. Christine is also a speaker and fundraiser who supports community organizations by playing an active role as a board member. Keep Reading >> Christine joins me today to share how authenticity, openness, and transparency play a role in having a big career in a big company. She shares how to build strong teams and culture inside organizations, the significance of having diversity around leadership, and the importance of growing your network and expanding your skill set in preparation for that significant career move.   “A couple of things that I found that has always been helpful is being authentic, being myself, and asking lots of different questions.” - Christine Cooper   Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: Being task-oriented vs. outcome-oriented How to quickly gain new trust when working with a new team Why Christine makes time to meet with her team individually and in a group setting Practical strategies and efforts for team building How she balances the need to be alone to think things through while making herself available to the team members Decisions that have been fundamental to her success in a big company Why it’s essential to be willing to make lateral moves Strategies she uses to become more effective in meetings How to increase visibility in the workplace   Christine’s Advice on Fierce Feminine Leaders: To build your team, remember that people need to have fun, especially if you’re working in a formal environment. If you can, don’t micromanage but make yourself available to your team members whenever necessary. Try new things and challenge yourself. Be willing to make lateral moves. Build relationships outside your own area.     Connect with Christine Cooper: Christine Cooper on LinkedIn   Grab Your Daily Dose of Productivity Hack! Are you interested in productivity tips and hacks so you can work efficiently and productively? Follow me on Instagram and get a daily dose of useful resources and behind-the-scene tips and strategies to help you be more effective so you can accomplish more while working smarter, not harder.   Dial Up Your Impact, Influence, and Income in 2018                Are you ready to take your leadership and influence to the next level in 2018? Join the Impact & Influence Leadership Lab for Women with Eleanor Beaton – the world’s premier leadership training and implementation program designed specifically for female leaders! This is a 8-week mentoring program for professional, ambitious women in business who are ready to take their leadership skills to the next level and truly step into their power. Visit the Leadership Lab for Women website to see all of the amazing content, tools, and services you will receive by registering today to claim your seat at the table!     Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month’s drawing!    And, if you really  want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free  30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/discover.  

While women face various challenges around the globe, there are those -- both young and old -- who go against the tide and stand up for what they believe in. In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re going to honor women who found their voice and made it heard — women who acted on their convictions and literally changed the world. Keep Reading >> In this episode, I’m sharing five warrior queens — women and girls who inspire others to make a difference just like they did. I’m sharing their stories and achievements, what they fight for, and how they contributed to society to make this world a better and safer place for women.   “What I have found from working with women is that we need a good reason, a meaningful reason to do meaningful change.” - Eleanor Beaton   Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: What led the teenage girl, Memory Banda from Malawi, to demand an end to child marriages and gender-based violence Her most important achievement that significantly impacted the safety of the girls in Malawi The significant environmental work and contribution of the woman scientist, Sylvia Earle Television producer, Shonda Rhimes, who changed the face of TV herself How this TV producer impacted diversity and inclusion in the workplace Why woman business owner, Sallie Krawcheck, is committed to supporting women to take control of their financial future How the teenage Anishinaabe girl, Autumn Peltier, became a water protector and earned the attention of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the U.N.   How You Can Make A Difference: What traumatic experience that you have been through can you use as an ingredient to fuel meaningful change for yourself, your family, your society? Make one meaningful act of contribution toward making our planet a better and more sustainable place. What action can you take to increase diversity in the world around you? Take control of your money. Take one action to improve your financial future. Get out there and do one thing every day to make the world a better place for you, your family, and others.   Resources Mentioned: I Will Marry When I Want To Book of Testimonials by Malawian Girls     Find Your Voice. Change Your World!    Do you want to be a confident, influential leader that others highly look up to and promote in your industry? If you aspire to have your voice and your message heard as a respected influencer, do not miss this 3-day leadership retreat Your Million Dollar Message: Find Your Voice, Craft Your Strategy, Change the World that’s happening on March 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona!   Grab your tickets today by registering at YourMillionDollarMessageRetreat.com.   Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month’s drawing!    And, if you really  want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free  30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/discover.  

Stephanie Carullo is the Chief Operating Officer at Box, a cloud storage specialist, where she leads international expansions, and runs operations and go-to-marketing. With more than 25 years of experience in leading and growing billion-dollar businesses, Stephanie held previous leadership positions in international organizations such as the Vice President of education sales in the US at Apple and the Vice President of data center and virtualization sales at Cisco. Keep Reading >> Stephanie joins me to share why you need to forget about confidence and focus on conviction. She shares why your ultimate objective should be putting your customer at the center of your operations and why it’s crucial to quickly and proactively build networks as you get to know people and understand their roles in the organization. She also shares the critical element in startup organizations that should be a priority for leaders.   “Make sure you find something you love and give it your 150% because it will continue to serve you well.” - Stephanie Carullo   Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: Success principles that contributed to Stephanie’s success Where she learned to engage employees and customers Strategies and tips for people who are adjusting to their new position Where she learned to have the conviction to lead Why it’s important to establish relationships at work immediately What the storage expansion mean for Box Common mistakes and challenges startups keep repeating Practices and strategies to course-correct   Stephanie’s Advice on Fierce Feminine Leaders: Be passionate and have conviction around life decisions, whether personal or professional. Immerse yourself immediately and spend as much time listening to get a sense of the people and the organization. Business is about people and relationships.   Connect with Stephanie Carullo: Stephanie Carullo on LinkedIn   Find Your Voice. Change Your World!    Do you want to be a confident, influential leader that others highly look up to and promote in your industry? If you aspire to have your voice and your message heard as a respected influencer, do not miss this 3-day leadership retreat Your Million Dollar Message: Find Your Voice, Craft Your Strategy, Change the World that’s happening on March 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona!   Grab your tickets today by registering at YourMillionDollarMessageRetreat.com.   Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month’s drawing!    And, if you really  want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free  30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/discover.    

Michelle Crespi is the Executive Producer of three popular network television shows in Canada - The Marilyn Denis Show, The Social, and Your Morning. Her desire to work in television initially began at a young age. While still attending high school, she took an opportunity to work as an intern at a TV station. As she got older, her love and passion for the television industry grew and enabled her to turn her passion into a highly successful career. Keep Reading >> Michelle joins me today to share strategies on how to build a powerhouse career in a competitive industry. She also shares what helped her lead big teams that require her to produce five hours of daily TV., tips for creating excellent content, and her insights on why people show up to your show or event.   “Each job you have -- you’re auditioning for your next role.” - Michelle Crespi   Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: Tasks and duties of an executive producer A good place to make mistakes in your career How to listen to yourself to shape your success Where having a community of trust will lead you The kind of team you need for the trust thing to work Working long versus working smart Why she intentionally leads by example Her insights on celebrity culture What makes an audience engaged in your content   Michelle’s Advice on Fierce Feminine Leaders: Always treat people with respect -- you don’t know who’s going to hire you when. Listen deeply to yourself and others. Trust in others and yourself. Give yourself permission to move on from your mistakes and learn from them. Work smart.   Connect with Michelle Crespi: Michelle Crespi on LinkedIn   Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month’s drawing!    And, if you really want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free  30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/discover.    

Erica Dhawan is the founder and CEO of Cotential, a global organization that helps transform businesses through collaboration, not only among team members, but also across various stakeholders. She is one of the most provocative business thinkers today, and the author of the book Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence that ranked first on What Corporate America Is Reading. Erica continues to encourage business leaders to lead through a culture of innovation and provide results that guarantee global competitiveness and increasing value for their clients. Keep Reading >> Erica joins me on this episode to share how she saw the power of connectional intelligence as a young girl while watching her father interact with people at the bowling alley. She discusses the different types of connectors, how to enhance your connectional intelligence so you and your team can collaborate, work together more efficiently, and see results sooner than expected.   “Using your connectional intelligence is about bridging generations, bridging skill sets.” - Erica Dhawan   Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: The significance of making connections in Erica’s childhood years What led her on a soul-seeking journey to find meaning and purpose How she channeled her lack of certainty with her guiding principle in mind What led to the creation of the concept: connectional intelligence What connectional intelligence is and why it matters The focus of her book Three types of connectors Determining connectors in the workplace and your personal life What the 10-Minute Rule is and how to do it Reaching an audience -- when it matters How to make incremental changes that will have an impact on the long-term Practical applications as people work and understand the power of their connectional intelligence   Erica’s Advice on How to Enhance Connectional Intelligence: Open yourself up to new people and ideas. Make connections and partnerships that you truly care about. Leverage what has been done before.   Resources Mentioned: Jeannie Peeper InnoCentive Michelle Phan   Connect with Erica Dhawan: Erica Dhawan Website Erica Dhawan on Twitter Masters of Leadership Podcast     Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month’s drawing!    And, if you really  want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free  30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/discover.    

No matter how confident we are, there are still moments when fierce feminine leaders will do anything in their power to avoid feeling judged. The fear of being judged can affect every aspect of our lives, but in order to perform at a high level, in business, and in life, you need to get over your fear of being judged. Keep Reading >> On today’s episode, I’m sharing why you need to let go of your fear of being judged, how being self-conscious can affect your ability to perform at your highest level, and how to recognize this limiting belief. I also share strategies to help you overcome your fear of being judged so that you can take the reigns and achieve your goals, dreams, and aspirations.   “Going outside your comfort zone is uncomfortable for people - and that is the point.” - Eleanor Beaton   Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: Classic signs of being afraid of being judged How not properly processing your fears of being judged can hold you back, professionally and personally Various ways avoidance behaviors can manifest How getting out of your comfort zone in spite of your fears can make you a more powerful leader     Practical Exercises to Overcome Your Fear of Being Judged: Name the people you think will judge you. Replace those names with people you know will support you. Continue to expose yourself to experiences and ideas that put you outside your comfort zone.     Find Your Voice. Change Your World!   Do you want to be a confident, influential leader that others highly look up to and promote in your industry? If you aspire to have your voice and your message heard as a respected influencer, do not miss this 3-day leadership retreat Your Million Dollar Message: Find Your Voice, Craft Your Strategy, Change the World that’s happening on March 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona!   Grab your tickets today by registering at YourMillionDollarMessageRetreat.com.   Dial Up Your Impact, Influence, and Income in 2018                Are you ready to take your leadership and influence to the next level in 2018? Join the Impact & Influence Leadership Lab for Women with Eleanor Beaton – the world’s premier leadership training and implementation program designed specifically for female leaders! This is a 8-week mentoring program for professional, ambitious women in business who are ready to take their leadership skills to the next level and truly step into their power. Visit the Leadership Lab for Women website to see all of the amazing content, tools, and services you will receive by registering today to claim your seat at the table!   Set Your Ideas and Earning Power in Motion! Are you a powerhouse woman entrepreneur and ready to build a 7-figure foundation for your business? Get ready for this year-long development program where you can learn leadership strategies, develop accountability, and receive customized business support. Visit IncubatorMastermind.com for more details.   Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month’s drawing!    And, if you really  want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free  30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/discover.    

  A former senior legal counsel at Facebook, Bari Williams is a diversity and inclusion expert who is also the Head of Operations at StubHub. On top of her powerhouse corporate career, Bari also advises startup organizations especially in matters of her expertise — diversity, and inclusion. Keep Reading >> Bari joins me today to share the power of adding value outside your core function. She shares why this ninja tactic is essential to develop the skill of sharing your narrative -- what you’re trying to do, how you’re trying to do it, and how you made all those jumps and the leaps. Bari also discusses how she built a thriving career inside organizations while establishing herself as a thought leader and building her personal brand.   “Once you’ve gotten your footing, always add value in another place within the business.” - Bari Williams   Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: What got Bari interested and involved in advising startups How she expresses her creativity even though she’s not a designer Some of the common challenges she has seen with startups Measures she puts in place to pivot more effectively What led her to make the shift to handling operations at StubHub Diversity versus representation Best practices for inclusion What cognitive diversity is and why she’s troubled with this term Where her passion for diversity and inclusion came from How to integrate entrepreneurs into the ecosystem of the corporate world Why her most significant decision was deciding not to be a litigator Success principles that helped her advance her career Why she loves efficiency and creating templates, processes, and standards How she manages her time and tasks among her family, personal brand, and corporate career   Bari’s Advice for Fierce Feminine Leaders: Give yourself 48 hours to grieve over lost plans. Tap into your data points as you make your case to potential clients. Don’t forget the basics -- “kill it” in whatever thing you’re hired to do. If you want people to look to you as someone who gets things done, you have to do more than just the basics. If you are someone who adds value in multiple places in your organization, you build a great amount of credibility.   Resources Mentioned: Employee Resource Groups Google Calendar     Connect with Bari Williams: Bari Williams Website     Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month’s drawing!    And, if you really  want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free  30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/discover.