Bossed Up

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  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I’m a big believer in being targeted and strategic when deciding how to spend your time and energy as a job-seeker. If you want to be as persuasive as possible and put forward tailored, customized applications, you must be thoughtful about which job descriptions make the cut.Related links:HIRED: our job search accelerator Today's corresponding blog post4 ways to interview the company that's interviewing youThe 5 big benefits of a bridge jobJoin the Bossed Up Courage CommunityJoin the Bossed Up LinkedIn Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're diving into "the ambition penalty" with writer Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez and talking all about women, ambition, work, and love. Related links: Glamour UK: Forget the ambition gap, it's the ‘ambition penalty’ that's really holding women back at workLearn more about how Bossed Up serves teamsA 2010 study on men, depression, and alcohol misuseLearn more about the motherhood pay penalty & fatherhood bonus on this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told YouDepartment of Labor: New Childcare Data Shows Prices Are Untenable For FamiliesStudy: Gender Differences in Self-Esteem Following a Romantic Partner's Success or FailureThe Atlantic: Even Breadwinning Wives Don't Get Equality at HomeFollow Stefanie on InstagramSubscribe to Too Ambitious, Stefanie's newsletterJoin Bossed Up's Courage CommunityJoin Bossed Up's LinkedIn Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feeling guilty about delegating? You're not alone, especially among women leaders. The discussion dives into the emotional hurdles of delegation, focusing on how anticipatory anxiety can stifle growth. Learn strategies to reframe delegation as a tool for empowerment rather than a burden. They tackle gendered influences and emphasize the importance of developing leadership in others. Discover how to transform your perspective and boost your team's potential!

What is the worst behavior tolerated in your workplace? Have you seen colleagues yelled at or berated? Told to just "suck it up" or "walk it off" when bad things happen? Do you feel like you need to "man up" to get ahead? These are signs and symptoms of toxic masculine leadership at work. On today's episode, I sit down with speaker and workplace consultant Jeff Harry, who combines positive psychology and play to heal workplaces and help teams build psychological safety. Related links: Ezra Kelin's interview with Richard Reeves: The Men - And Boys - Are Not AlrightThe Good Life: Lessons from The World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness For the Love of Men by Liz PlankFollow @JeffHarryPlays on TikTokJeff's website: Rediscover Your PlayPodcast: What Would Ted Lasso Do?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I hear from so many women leaders I work with that one of the biggest challenges inherent in a highly matrixed environment boils down to influencing without authority. If you’ve ever been left wondering, “How on earth do I get this person to do the thing I need them to do, despite not having any authority over them?” - today’s episode is for you!Related links: Today's corresponding blog postLevel Up: our leadership accelerator for aspiring & first-time women managersEp 322: How to Be a Leader People Actually LikeSpeak Up: our assertive communication courseEp 396: How to Tell Stories with IntentionSwitch: How to Change When Change is Hard Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What's the right way to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion related holidays and heritage months at work? With Juneteenth on the horizon, Emilie sat down with DEI practitioner Veronique Porter to learn how organizations can avoid missteps and plan intentionally inclusive programming around heritage months and holidays.Related links: McKinsey: These Women Experience the Highest Levels of MicroaggressionsThe Art of Gathering by Priya ParkerLearn more about the DEI work Bossed Up did with that sports data company via our Sports Reference case studyLearn more about our in-house leadership programs for teamsMorgan Freeman on why he doesn't want a 'Black History Month'Robin DiAngelo, author of White Fragility, on the Bossed Up podcastConnect with Veronique Porter on LinkedInLearn more about Ampersand Workspace Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So many first-time managers I work with are used to being the star player, not the coach. But that habit can prove challenging when navigating the transition from individual contributor to first-time manager. Tune in for today's boss tip episode to learn how emerging leaders can - and truly must - embrace coaching to be more effective.Related links: Today's corresponding blog postBossed Up's Level Up Leadership AcceleratorHarvard Business Review: the Leader as CoachLearn more about the GROW Model by Sir John WhitmoreRaising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John GottmanLifebound Inclusive Coaching programHow to Think Like a Leader Rather Than a Manager3 Underrated Skills First-Time Managers Need Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When faced with an uncertain, volatile economy, it makes sense that many of us are feeling anxious about the possibility of layoffs. Whether you've already been impacted personally, or are worried about the possibility of layoffs coming for you next, today's episode with financial advisor Cris Caruso will help. Related resources: HIRED: our job search accelerator - now available on demand!4 Best Practices to Navigate Layoff Anxiety & UncertaintyJoin our Courage Community on FacebookNYT coverage on non-compete clauses & current congressional action to ban themNeed an employment attorney? Check out Workplace FairnessBusiness Insider coverage on the increasing pay transparency laws on the booksWSJ: 79% of laid off tech workers are rehiredRandstad stat: before the pandemic the average job search took about 5 monthsShould you follow your passion or a paycheck?How to reach your financial goals as a womanWomen and wealth: a live podcast showWebinar: how to handle your personal finances in a crisisConnect with Cris at Savoire.comConnect with Cris on Linkedin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.