Bossed Up

Everyday, women are wrongfully mislabeled as "aggressive" for simply speaking up in the workplace. When this happens to you, what's the best way to respond? Tune in to today's episode to learn: How to concisely push back when you're being mislabeled When to call someone in or out And how to turn the conversation into a teachable moment. Related links: Level Up: my 6-month leadership acceleratorSpeak Up: my 8-week assertive communication course Ep 417: The Truth About Women's Communication at WorkEp 167: How to Call People In (Or Out) at WorkEp 251: The Difference Between Assertive vs. Aggressive CommunicationThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookThe Bossed Up Linkedin Group 

When Lindsay Scola first told a doctor that she was having problems with sleep, her doctor replied that, "busy people are tired." This became something of a badge of honor for Lindsay as she pursued an ambitious career in activism and entertainment over the next 15 years, until finally her challenges with sleep became debilitating. She was finally diagnosed with narcolepsy at the age of 35 and is now on a mission to make sleep health and sleep equity a reality for all. Tune in to today's episode to learn how to tell if you might be dealing with disordered sleep, and how this kind of chronic illness is an often-overlooked element of equity and inclusion in the workplace. Related notes: Self: For Years Doctors Told Me My Constant Exhaustion and Night Terrors Were Normal. They Weren’t.Health.com on Sleep DisordersEp 272: How to Manage Chronic Illness at WorkEp 315: How to Talk About Chronic Illness in the InterviewEp 390: How to Manage ADHD in the WorkplaceLindsayScola.comFollow Lindsay on Instagram 

If you ask 5 people for their advice on how women should speak up at work, you're likely to get 5 different answers. That's because, it seems, everyone has something to say about how women communicate at work. We're either too much or too little, too loud or too quiet, too direct or too passive, depending on who you ask. In today's episode, I share the more complex reality underlying all human communication, and why at the end of the day, the most important power women have is to choose how we speak up for ourselves. Related links:TIME: I'm Sorry, but Women Really Need to Stop ApologizingNYT: No, You Don't Have to Stop ApologizingSLATE: New Chrome app helps women stop saying "just" and "sorry" in emailsBusiness Insider: This one piece of viral advice for women at work is actually terrible.GOOP: How women undermine themselves with wordsNYT: Women Know Exactly What They're Doing When They Use 'Weak' LanguageBossed Up's Speak Up assertive communication courseThe Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's Group on LinkedIn 

Charlyn Moss, Founder of Working Within, empowers Black social enterprise leaders to scale their impact. She shares her journey into leadership and emphasizes the importance of building trust through accountability. The conversation dives into the challenges of creating inclusive workplaces, the influence of personal upbringing on leadership styles, and the necessity for financial literacy within Black communities. Charlyn also advocates for incorporating diverse and young perspectives, especially from Gen Z, to foster innovation and collaboration in the workforce.

If writing cover letters has you constantly stuck in writer’s block, here's how AI can help accelerate your job search.Read today's corresponding blog postHIRED: our job search acceleratorEp 365: How to write a meaningful cover letter for today's competitive job marketThe Bossed Up Courage CommunityThe Bossed Up Group on Linkedin

After 10 years of advocacy, we finally have new protections for pregnant workers across the US. Tune in to hear from Sarah Brafman, National Policy Director at A Better Balance, to learn:What the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act means for US employees and employers;Why the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 still didn't provide protections for most pregnant workers; The role we all must play to spread the word about these critical new protections. Related links include: Know Your Rights: Pregnant and Postpartum WorkersA Better Balance's Free & Confidential legal hotline: 1-833-633-3222Learn more about the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978Learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990The Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's LinkedIn Group  

Are you drowning in different versions of you resume and cover letter? You're not alone. Navigating the modern job search often means submitting more applications than ever before. Today's episode is all about how to stay organized while still customizing you materials for each application. Related links:Bureau of Labor Statistics report on job-seeker numbersHIRED: our job search acceleratorBossed Up's free job-seeker's resource hubEp 361: Top tips to get your resume past applicant tracking systemsEp 239: How to format your resume for the modern job searchEp 365: How to write a meaningful cover letter for today's competitive job marketThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's LinkedIn Group

What is neurodiversity? And does it fit into broader diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts? Today I sit down with Amanda Kelly (D.Psych), President and CEO of Firefly Autism and Co-Founder of the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce (CNDCC), to learn:what "neurodiversity" means,the alarming state of under and unemployment affecting the autistic population,how organizations can benefit from being more neuroinclusive,and how we all can advocate for a more nuerodiverse, inclusive world.Related links:Firefly Autism The Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of CommerceRead more on "the resource cliff" for adults on the autism spectrumNYT: Learn more about the alarming roll-back on child labor laws happening in the USLearn more about the unemployment rates of adults with autismEp 390: How to Manage ADHD in the Workplace with Alex GilbertConnect with Amanda on LinkedIn hereThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's LinkedIn Group 

Applying for a job can feel like throwing an application into a black hole - so it's tempting to follow up immediately to make sure your materials were received. But while reiterating your interest in a position can draw positive attention to your application, it can also backfire if done carelessly. Tune into today's episode to learn how to circle back without being a bother, the timing HR professionals say works best, and word-for-word examples of polite and to-the-point follow-up!Related links: Read today's corresponding blog post HIRED: our job search acceleratorBossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's Linkedin Group 

Have you been driving yourself into the ground getting after your goals? On today's podcast, I sit down for a candid conversation with award-winning journalist, speaker, and author L'Oreal Thompson Payton, a self-professed success junkie and poster girl for "overly" ambitious high achievers everywhere. We discuss the humbling journey of new motherhood, overcoming perfectionism to take career risks, and envision a way forward in pursuit of a softer form of success that doesn't involve chronically sacrificing our wellbeing - a radical act for women and women of color in particular. Related links:Grab your copy of L'Oreal's new book, Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your PowerLT In the CityThe Nap Ministry: Rest is ResistanceHIRED: my job search acceleratorDrop the Ball by Tiffany DufuEp 140 with L'Oreal: Work + Life + Side Hustle BalanceJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookJoin the Bossed Up Linkedin Group