You know how passionate we are around here about representation and inclusivity! Let’s talk about what it really means to be an inclusive anti-racist leader this week on Leading Women in Tech!  In today’s episode, I invite my racial equity coach & consultant, Annie Gichuru, to have an incredibly important conversation around representation through the racial justice lens and what we as leaders need to change to meet the needs of our community and organizations.  Ready to take a look at your anti-racism and bring more inclusivity to your leadership? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Annie’s journey to becoming a racial equity coach The level of safety needed to do this work & how white fragility can play a role Anti-racism: why “not being racist” isn’t enough Where we’re going wrong as a culture with organizations & the DEI component (and what to do about it) How companies can get started on the anti-racist journey Practical TIPS you can start using TODAY to build a more equitable & diverse team And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest, Annie: Web: https://anniegichuru.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniegichuru/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annie.gichuru/ Download Annie’s FREE Racial Awareness Glossary with 20  must-know terms to deepen your self-awareness and empower you on your journey. This glossary doesn’t just give you the meaning of the most important words you need to know but it also gives you the history, who coined some of the terms and the instances where particular terms may have been misused: https://anniegichuru.com/glossary/ Annie’s current read: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks 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/episode163 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.

Coaching is not just about your team doing better, it’s about what happens inside of YOU.   Let’s talk about what happens when you start using coaching in your leadership & how it actually makes you better at what you do! In today’s episode, I dive into the impact of coaching on YOU, some practical ways you can become a better leader, and why this is one skill you don’t want to overlook in your career.  Ready to coach your way to being a better leader? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: What the skill of coaching is doing for YOU, and as a result, your leadership! How to “self-coach” through things like imposter syndrome & other limiting beliefs The BIGGEST reasons why having a coach is a total non-negotiable in my career How to use my “Reverse Neutral Forward” framework to uplevel your leadership My mindset tip to help you when you’re team is frustrating you And more   **Useful links** If you are ready to take the leap and train as a coach, then don’t forget you can get early bird pricing until August 7th when prices go up! https://www.tonicollis.com/coachacademy Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode162 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.

Why is a diverse workplace such an important goal to achieve? Let’s talk about diversity in the workplace, how you can be part of building it, and why you should! In today’s episode, I invite executive, entrepreneur & tech thought leader, Masha Sharma, to share her wisdom on DEI, how she turned lowlights in her career into opportunities, and embracing adversity to build more diversity in the workplace.  Ready to learn more about DEI and how to improve your workplace & career? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Building diversity in the workplace - how to do it and why we should Masha’s career journey and learning to embrace adversity to find success Where we get it wrong when building diversity of thought in the workplace (and how to fix it!) How her company, Avenue One, is doing DEI differently Masha’s favorite mindset tip And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Masha Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mashasharma/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/avenue1/  https://www.avenue.one/  Check out Masha’s current read: Nothing is Dripping on Us, Eva Knox 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/episode161 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, Masha Sharma. Thank you Masha for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!  

Is your leadership toolkit missing something? Let’s talk about why coaching should be part of your leadership skillset - and how it can help you elevate your team & their potential! In today’s episode, I discuss why coaching is so powerful for your team, how to integrate it into your leadership strategy, and the 2-part framework you can use to see BIG shifts in your team dynamics & success. Ready to use coaching in your leadership journey? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: Using coaching as a leadership tool to elevate your team Coaching in the context of professional development My 2-part coaching framework and how you can use it to be a better leader & get BIG results from your team Coaching your team while supporting individual development Fostering belonging & motivation through the skill of coaching 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/episode160 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.

Whether you’re preparing to go on maternity leave, you’re currently on leave, or you’re getting ready to return to work - it’s normal to feel a bit of overwhelm, or even panic. (But it doesn’t have to be that way, my love!) Let’s talk about some of the best ways you can support yourself as a new parent in the workplace.  In today’s episode, Rachel Morris, maternity coach and founding partner of Motion Learning, joins me to discuss parenting, the world of work, and how to mesh the two. We discuss navigating the 3 phases of becoming a new mother in the workplace, and the helpful & actionable tips you need to set yourself up for a successful return to work.  Ready to treat this as a new start that will actually set you up for the lit-up career you dream of? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: The 3 phases of becoming a new parent in the workplace - and navigating them to set yourself up for success! Why Rachel suggests you treat your return to work as a new start Her TOP TIPS for staying in control of your career during your time off Cultural pressures around returning to work after having a baby Advice to help you make the case to get parental coaching in your workplace And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Rachel Morris: rachel@motionlearning.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmorrismotionlearning/  Check out Rachel’s recent read: Dare to be Fair by Amanda Redman 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/episode159 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, Rachel. Thank you Rachel for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!

Do you believe in the power of coaching? (If not, I’m ready to convince you, my love!) Let’s talk about how even the simplest coaching approaches can unlock the enormous potential of your team! In today’s episode, I’m diving into the fascinating world of team performance and how leveraging coaching can really elevate your team’s performance. I discuss the value of coaching in the workplace, some of the fundamental coaching approaches you can use, and ways to overcome the challenges that can come up when incorporating coaching into your team dynamics.  Ready to bring this powerful journey to your team? Let’s go to the show!  I dive into: The power of coaching to unleash your team’s highest performance KEY aspects of coaching & their value in the workplace A useful breakdown of some fundamental coaching approaches so you can implement them with your team Common challenges when incorporating coaching into team dynamics (and how to face them!) 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/episode158 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.

Most people don’t realize this, but how you respond in a crisis can actually make or break your career.  Let’s talk about how to shine in a crisis so you can elevate your leadership skills and build the standout career you desire!  In today’s episode, I invite Chief Operating Officer at Avant, Margaret Hermes, to have an important conversation about crisis management. We dig into the mindset & strategy tools you need to shine in a crisis and why crises can actually be good for our careers. (Yes, it’s true!)  Let’s face it, work crises are inevitable - are you ready to shine during the next one? Let’s go to the show!  We dive into: Margaret’s career journey & building her ability to really shine in a crisis The planning, strategy & mindset tools you need to stand out as an amazing leader in your next crisis at work Typical crisis behavior (and ways to uplevel your own) Why crises are actually good for our careers! And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Margaret Hermes: W: https://www.avant.com/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-hermes-neiman-8b47729/ Check out Avant’s People Blog at:  https://www.avant.com/blog/category/avant/ Margaret’s current read:  Scaling People by Claire Hughes Johnson Surrender by Bono  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/episode157 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, Margaret Hermes. Thank you Margaret for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!  

Calling all my recovering people-pleasers who struggle with saying NO…this one’s for you, my loves!  Let’s talk about “the art of saying no” and how it can elevate your leadership & career.   In this episode, I’m talking all about saying no (something I’ve struggled with so much in my life & career!) and the most important things I’ve learned along the way to help you break the patterns that are holding you back from career success.   Ready for the tips you need to say no with grace & confidence so you can say YES to the things that are going to move the needle in your career? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: Learning “the art of saying no” so you can elevate your leadership & career Why you might need to say NO to your own ideas How imposter syndrome might be holding you back from saying “no” - and how to tackle this The MOST common examples of saying “yes” to the wrong things My favorite TIPS for saying “no” with grace & confidence Determining the right things to say YES to And more   **Useful links** Need help ditching self doubt and impostor syndrome? Sign up for my free mini course here: https://tonicollis.com/dtsd  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/episode156   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.

Is it necessary to develop your thought leadership if you want to go further in your career? (The answer is most likely yes, my love!) Let’s talk about why you should be focusing on thought leadership & how you can get started in making it a part of your career strategy.  In today’s episode, I invite Thought Leadership Publicist, Claire Mason, to share her passion & strategies for helping you get your voice out there & how to become more visible so you can make a bigger impact. We discuss what thought leadership really is, why it matters so much for your career, and some of Claire’s BIGGEST TIPS to help you get started on your thought leadership journey. Ready to see the results in your career that you’ve been dreaming of? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: How thought leadership can actually uplevel your leadership journey & career! Getting visible - do we need to share our personal lives as much as the business side? The commonalities between thought leadership & personal branding (and some misunderstandings to avoid) What to do if you are a reluctant poster, but want to get more visible online 3 TOP TIPS for getting started in your thought leadership journey And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Claire Mason: https://www.clairemason.co/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-mason-thoughtleadership/  Claire’s current read: The Buddha in Me, The Buddha in You: A Handbook for Happiness by David Hare 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/episode155  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, Claire Mason. Thank you Claire for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!  

Whether you’re the one being laid off or you’re the leader given the task of laying off team members - this will definitely be a stressful time. But don’t worry my love, because there are ways to navigate this situation with confidence & grace, no matter what side you’re on! Let’s talk about the two sides of layoffs, the tools you need to navigate them effectively, and what you can do afterward to keep momentum in your career.  In today’s episode, I’m sharing my favorite tools & tips around the layoff process, what you should avoid, how to manage the harder bits, and the most important ways you can pick yourself up so you can treat this as a growth moment in your career.  Ready to find a path forward after a layoff? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: Handling layoffs effectively, from both sides! How to deal with the initial news so you don’t make things worse What to be especially cautious about as a leader during this time Practical tips for having the layoff conversation as the manager Important steps to take AFTER the layoffs My favorite tools to help you pick yourself up after being laid off (you’re not alone, my love!) 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/episode154   Check us out on Youtube: https://youtu.be/tZUBmW6qSSs 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.