

Bossed Up
Emilie Aries
Are you ready to step up as the boss of your life? Emilie Aries breaks down career conundrums with expert interviews to help women navigate career transition and step up as the boss of their careers. Whether you're in the job search, starting a side hustle, climbing a corporate ladder, or an experienced entrepreneur, join Bossed Up's community of courageous women who lift as they climb.
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Jul 24, 2018 • 39min
Playing Nice at Work
Being nice at work can be exhausting, especially when you’d rather focus your limited energy on getting things done. On today’s episode, I sat down with Colorado’s Speaker of the House, Crisanta Duran, to break down how being nice and getting things done can go hand-in-hand, especially in a world that still holds women to unfair double standards. Links to learn more about what was covered on today’s episode: Study about women v. men on being nice and getting ahead Learn more about Speaker Duran here Bossed Up Bootcamp Bossed Up Trainer Team Program Got a career conundrum you want us to cover next? Or a boss move to share? Call and leave a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Jul 19, 2018 • 4min
Lack Experience? Make It Up
Are you looking to break into a new industry, but worry you’re lacking in relevant experience? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a boss tip on how to pad your resume the smart way from my friends at Idealist Careers. Read a full transcript of today’s show here Get more advice at IdealistCareers.org Related: 6 spots recruiters scan first on your resume Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Or a #bossmove of the week to share? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Jul 17, 2018 • 40min
Boss Mama
When planning for the arrival of a child, can you still make boss moves in changing up your career? That’s the career conundrum up for discussion today as Emilie sits down with Deb Haaland, a single mom running for Congress in New Mexico, who’s poised to become the first Native American Congresswoman ever. Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Join the Bossed Up Trainer Team Certification Program Bossed Up Bootcamp is coming up in DC & LA! Learn more about Deb Haaland’s campaign for Congress here Got a career conundrum you want us to cover next? Or a boss move to share? Call and leave a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Jul 12, 2018 • 5min
An Antidote to Activist Burnout
When working on behalf of the causes you care about most, the highs are sky-high, and the lows are devastating. How do you keep your soul intact? Today’s episode is all about that. Read a full transcript of today’s show here Course: Bossed Up for Life Ep 29: How to Make Work-Life Balance the Norm Listen to Another Round here Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Or a #bossmove of the week to share? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Jul 10, 2018 • 40min
Should You Pursue Your Passion?
The age-old advice to “follow your passion” can be a bit...unhelpful. Today Emilie explore why with Lauren Underwood, who worked full-time throughout her primary campaign for Congress, and is now in the running to become the first woman - and the first person of color - to ever represent her Illinois hometown. Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Check out Lauren’s campaign website here How a side hustle can enhance your career Got a career conundrum you want us to cover next? Or a boss move to share? Call and leave a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Jul 5, 2018 • 5min
Negotiating While Nonprofit
Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a full transcript of today’s show here Our top negotiation resources My negotiation e-course Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Jul 3, 2018 • 39min
Handling Rejection
This month on the podcast we’re focusing on creating impact-oriented careers and specifically interviewing women in the public sector. Today Emilie sits down with Emily Cain, the Executive Director of Emily’s List. Learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: The 5 Benefits of a Bridge Job HBR: Learn more about Stereotype Threat WaPo: Claudia Goldin’s study on women earning B’s Head over to EMILY'S List to learn more Join the Bossed Up Courage Community on Facebook Got a career conundrum you want us to cover next? Or a boss move to share? Call and leave a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Jun 28, 2018 • 5min
Giving Effective Feedback
Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Last chance! Enter our podcast giveaway here Read a full transcript of today’s show here Ep 24: Finding the Feedback You Need with Sheila Heen Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Jun 26, 2018 • 1h 13min
Coping with Your Inner Critic
When you’re on the cusp of a big career move, that inner voice of self-doubt can become deafening. Emilie sat down with Tara Mohr, a women’s leadership expert and author of Playing Big, to break down how to deal with your inner critic. 1 week left to enter this month’s podcast giveaway! Learn more about Tara Mohr here Get Tara’s book, Playing Big Listen to Ep. 14: Bored at Work Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community here Got a career conundrum you want me to cover next? Or a boss moves moment of the week to share? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Jun 21, 2018 • 5min
How to Make Work/Life Balance the Norm
When beating burnout work culture, this strategy for normalizing YOUR calendar can actually apply to the entire team, too. Links to learn more about what was covered in today’s episode: Read a transcript of today’s episode here Emilie’s video course for beating burnout Enter this month’s podcast giveaway here Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Or want to share your boss move of the week? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).