Bossed Up

Join Valerie Gordon, a career and communication strategist and author of 'Fire Your Narrator', as she unpacks the power of our inner narratives. Valerie emphasizes recognizing and reshaping negative self-talk to bolster confidence, especially for women facing career challenges. Through personal anecdotes, she explores mindfulness as a method to manage intrusive thoughts. Listeners will be inspired by stories of transformation, including how community support can turn setbacks into opportunities for growth and empowerment.

In today’s episode, Emilie chats with fellow Brown alum and Professor of Economics, author, and working parent Emily Oster, all about normalizing parenting in the workplace and what we can do to create a more welcoming environment for all working parents.Related Links:Learn more about Emily’s work Subscribe to Emily’s newsletterGrab a copy of Emily’s new book, The Family FirmGrab a copy of Emily’s previous book, CribsheetMore Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to PreschoolEmily on Twitter / Emily on InstagramLearn more about HIRED, our 3-month job search acceleratorJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookThis episode was sponsored by Indeed.Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with Dr. Ron Friedman, an award-winning psychologist, author, and the founder of ignite80, to chat about his new book and the strategies you need to reverse engineer your way to mastering your craft over the course of your career.Related Links:Learn more about Dr. Ron Friedman Check out his work at ignite80Grab a copy of Dr. Ron’s books:The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary WorkplaceDecoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer SuccessSave your seat for Speak Up, our 8-week assertive communications courseEnroll in Level Up , our 6-month leadership acceleratorLearn more about HIRED, our 3-month job search acceleratorGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode Emilie sits down with Alexis Kanda-Olmstead, Director of Advancement Talent Management at Dartmouth College and the founder of Amplify Women and Gender Initiative & AKO Collective, to break down the research behind the term ‘confidence’ and the gender gap around it.Related Links:Amplify Women & Gender InitiativeAKO CollectiveConnect with Alexis Kanda-Olmstead on LinkedInThe Science of Women’s Leadership | Alexis Kanda-Olmstead TEDxCSUEp 192 | How to Cultivate More ConfidenceEp 65 | 5 Everyday Practices to Boost Your ConfidenceHow to Communicate with ConfidenceErin Petrey’s Boss Move: @erpdc | Bourbon and BanterJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Jennifer Chapman, an expert leadership coach who works with STEM managers and leaders, to discuss practical ways to navigate managing up whether you’re dealing with a micromanager, absentee boss, or the boss who’s too busy.Related Links:Learn more about Jennifer Chapman Ep 206 | How to be the Best People Manager with Michelle King Enroll in LEVEL UP, our 6-month leadership acceleratorJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Dane Jensen, CEO of Third Factor, an instructor at the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, and author of The Power of Pressure, all about how high achievers can recognize the difference between stress and pressure, and how to use psychology and personal sustainability to harness the power of high-pressure situations.Related Links:Learn more about Dane JensenThe Power of Pressure: Why Pressure Isn't the Problem, It's the SolutionEnroll in HIRED, our 3-month job search acceleratorJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with Silicon Valley’s gender equity advisor Femily AKA Emily Howe to discuss diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace and how we can all become better active allies for our LGBTQIA+ colleagues and community members.Related Links:Learn more about Femily’s workEp 327: How to Be an Inclusive LeaderEp 267: How to Advocate for Inclusion in a Male-Dominated IndustrySubscribe to our exclusive LifeTracker Insiders CommunityGrab your goal-tracking LifeTracker Planner now!Join the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode, Emilie chats with new author, and career and leadership expert Kimberly B. Cummings all about how to think strategically and methodically to set yourself up for sustainable success when it comes to your long-term career goals. Related Links:Learn more about Kimberly’s work hereNext Move, Best Move: Transitioning into a Career You’ll LoveEp 24: Finding the Feedback You NeedEp 263: How to Command Your Story in an InterviewEnroll in HIRED, our 3-month job search acceleratorBossed Up: A Grown Woman’s Guide to Getting Your Sh*t TogetherLearn more about LEVEL UP, our 6-month leadership programJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode, Emilie chats with DEI consultant and career coach Cynthia Orduña, all about the myth of the ‘dream job’ and how job seekers should approach the modern job search as they pursue the ‘perfect job.’ Related Links:Learn more about Cynthia’s workDownload our FREE resource: The Ultimate Job Search GuideRegister for our FREE masterclass: How to Communicate Your Skills in the Job SearchEnroll in HIRED, our 3-month job search acceleratorEp 168: How to Recover from a Toxic JobThe Ambition Plan: Year of RiskGet your copy of the Bossed Up book Join our Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookThis episode was sponsored by Betterhelp.Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emilie interviews Jeannine K. Brown, the Managing Director and Founder of Everyday Lead, a firm dedicated to advancing women and black professionals into leadership. They discuss stepping out of comfort zones to embrace career growth and the challenges high-potential women leaders face in balancing feedback and self-aspiration. Jeannine emphasizes strategic volunteerism and the systemic hurdles women of color encounter in the workplace, advocating for supportive environments that promote equity and empower collaboration.