Leading Women in Tech Podcast

Are you being passive-aggressive at work? Let’s talk about passive-aggressive behavior and its role in our careers as we grow and develop in our leadership.  In today’s episode, I discuss examples of passive-aggressive behavior in the workplace, what we need to be doing as leaders to prevent the damage this can cause, and helpful strategies for understanding and navigating this dynamic in your career. Ready for the tools you need to shift from passive aggression at work to more trust, morale, and overall productivity? Join me for this one. I dive into: Avoiding passive-aggressive behavior at work Reasons why we see passive-aggressive behavior coming out in leaders (and how to avoid this) What to do if you’re struggling with passive-aggressive behaviors in your own leadership My favorite tool for managing emotions at work And more   **Useful links** Quick read on passive-aggressive phrases that you might not realize you are using: Avoid these 5 phrases that make you sound passive aggressive If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode187  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Are you walking in your full color at work? Let’s talk about embracing your differences as a woman in tech! In today’s episode, I invite Vice President and Digital Business Transformation Leader, Shikha Bajaj, to talk to us about “owning your color” and how you can show up as who you really are at work (and succeed and thrive while doing it). We dive into mentorship, breaking barriers, and lifting each other up our way to the top. Ready to show up as the best version of yourself in your career? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Shikha’s upbringing in India and journey into tech and mentorship The mentorship program she started during Covid Building connection & trust in a mentor/mentee relationship Navigating the fine line between embracing your executive presence and becoming like the men in the room How to own/embrace “your color” & find fulfillment in your career And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Shikha Bajaj: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shikha-bajaj1/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youownyourcolor W: https://www.ownyourcolor.com  If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode186  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.   This episode was sponsored by our guest, Shikha Bajaj. Thank you Shikha for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!  

Is there something holding you back from getting your company off the ground? Let’s talk about the startup dream and how to make it a reality! In today’s episode, I invite HR Consultant Amy Cell to share her wisdom on all things startups! We dive into the KEY considerations if you’re considering your first startup, identifying your fears (and how to avoid them from stopping you), and setting yourself up for the best chance of success.  Ready to take the journey towards a successful startup? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Amy’s career journey The KEY traits to develop for a successful startup Amy’s TOP TIPS for starting a successful company Getting creative with talent management What I wish I had known about being profit-focused Identifying your founder's “wobbles” & avoiding these blocks Startup funding - is it the only way? And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Amy:  www.AmyCellTalent.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/amycell/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/amy-cell-llc Amy’s current read: The Defining Decade: https://a.co/d/7nqIO4h If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode185 Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives. This episode was sponsored by our guest, Amy Cell. Thank you Amy for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!

The job hunt has changed, my love. If you’re looking for a job in 2024, it might be time for an action plan specific to today’s market to set you apart from the competition.  Let’s talk about what you need to know to succeed in your job hunt this year! In this episode, I’m sharing the 7 most critical mistakes to avoid in the 2024 job market to make sure you get what you want and don’t miss out on any dream opportunities.  Ready to stand out and land that next role? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: 7 critical mistakes you need to avoid in this year’s job market Tech industry 2024 job market updates Interview do’s & dont’s Is your resume ready? Networking tips to help you meet your job hunt goals And more   **Useful links** If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode184  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.  

As a business leader, I embrace failure. I encourage my team to try new things and learn from their mistakes. But when does this strategy stop working? Can failure truly be BAD for business? Let’s talk about the culture of “fail fast” and if your business or career is paying too high a cost for failure.  In this episode, I invite Debbie Lovett, MBA and CFO of Delta CX, to challenge our ideas on failure as she dives into the high costs companies are paying for a culture that glorifies failure and ultimately ignores the customers’ needs.  Ready to understand where failure should be embraced and when it’s bad for business? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Debbie’s career journey to becoming a consultant in the CX and UX space Her unique perspective on empathy in business How stereotyping your customers is hurting them and your business The high costs you could be paying if your company is running on agile, fail-fast cycles Exploring corporate failure vs. personal failure Debbie’s best advice for hitting the brakes on your high failure rate And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Debbie Levitt: W: https://deltacx.com/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@cx-cc LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbielevitt/ Debbie’s current read: Deceptive Patterns: Exposing the Tricks Tech Companies Use to Control You by Harry Brignull If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode183  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.   This episode was sponsored by our guest, Debbie Levitt. Thank you Debbie for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!  

January offers a unique opportunity for a fresh start beyond personal resolutions, my love.  Let’s talk about making a strategic and transformative annual plan for your professional journey! In today’s episode, I want to help you take advantage of the “fresh start effect” and give you the tools you need to plan for your professional future as a visionary woman in tech. Whether you’re planning for an even better year in a career that already lights you up, or you’re ready to take the journey towards finding a job you LOVE, this one’s for you.  Ready for a lit-up career of big plans & big celebrations? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: The “Fresh Start Effect” and how it can help you achieve your 2024 goals How to avoid the pitfall of concurrent goals (and other challenges you need to look out for!) Why your North Star is vital to the annual planning process My TOP TIPS for realistic planning as a visionary - and what to avoid! Should we continue planning when we’re in burnout? And more   **Useful links** If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode182  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

How can we help to break the barriers between underrepresented groups and executive leadership? Let’s talk about the importance of the open door.  In today’s episode, I invite CEO, author, and speaker, Trina Martin, to share her experience as a founder, woman of color, and champion for changing the future of leadership. We discuss people pleasing, scarcity mindset, and how we can break barriers and open the door to help each other reach the top. Ready to change leadership for the better? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Trina’s diverse career background and journey to founding her professional development firm Breaking the barriers to the top for women and other underrepresented groups How you can be a better ally in your leadership career The ways people-pleasing could be holding you back Holding onto your feminine energy as you rise to higher-level roles Her best advice to help you release the mindset of scarcity And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest Trina Martin: W: https://trinalmartin.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trina-l-martin/  Trina’s current read:  Disruptive Thinking: A Daring Strategy to Change How We Live, Lead, and Love by T.D. Jakes If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode181  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Are you working towards becoming a founder one day? If you want to start your own company but feel some resistance towards taking the first step, this one’s for you, my love! Let’s talk about why women-led companies are more successful and the important things to consider before going all-in on chasing your dreams. In today’s episode, I invite Co-founder & CEO of Alphaa.io, Manuela Seve, to discuss her journey to founding her own company. We discuss why female-led companies generate more unicorns, some of the things to ask yourself if you’re considering starting your own company, and the important first steps you can take right now toward becoming a female founder. Ready to knock down some of those barriers to starting your own company? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Manu’s career journey to becoming a Founder & CEO Her BIGGEST lessons from becoming a female founder The powerful catalyst that had her redefining success in her life & business Manu’s BEST advice for becoming a female founder Why women-led companies generate more success How to remove the blocks, get off the fence, and go all-in on becoming a female founder And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest, Manuela (Manu) Seve: https://www.alphaa.io/ https://www.instagram.com/manuseve/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuseve/  Manu’s current read:  Book: have a book club. Just finished Zen Mind/Beginners Mind. Great starter for Zen Buddhism. Alan Watts lectures - on audible. New book: a course in miracles. Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice by Shunryu Suzuki A Course in Miracles by Helen Schucman Alan Watts Lectures on Audible If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode180  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

You know the feeling…as the weekend winds down, a sense of unease creeps in and casts a shadow over your last precious hours of relaxation. This feeling is referred to as the “Sunday Scaries”, and today we’re talking about the ways to overcome it!  In today’s episode, I’m exploring the Sunday Scaries, why they pose such a challenge to our well-being, and most importantly - how to conquer them! Ready to ditch the dread of returning to work and move into healthy anticipation instead? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: Determining if the Sunday Scaries are affecting you or your team The MOST COMMON causes of the Sunday Scaries Why the effects of this Sunday dread can be a hindrance to building an effective team What you can do about your Sunday Scaries & how to help your team overcome it too! Why “staying for your team” can be problematic Learning to hold pressure vs. knowing when to release it And more   **Useful links** If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode179 Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Can you imagine the extraordinary things that would be possible if you were leading your ideal team? Let’s talk about how to lead and retain high-performers! In today’s episode, I discuss the unique characteristics of high-performers, effective strategies to engage & motivate them, and how to create an environment where high-performers can truly thrive.  Ready to build a team that is entirely high-performance moving forward? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: The hallmarks of a high performer & how to attract and keep them Leadership traits you need to focus on to keep high-performers on your team How to avoid your high-performer feeling neglected or taken for granted Why you need to be willing to give your high-performer growth opportunities The BIGGEST challenges to leading high-performers How you should lead differently with a high-performer vs. a low-performer And more   **Useful links** If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode178  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.