Bossed Up

What do you do if a job offer comes in with a low-ball salary? In this episode, I dig into a topic inspired by a listener's email that echoes the experiences of many job seekers. The thrill of a job offer in your inbox can be quickly curtailed by a proposed salary that doesn’t even hit the bottom of your range. The let-down stems from a combination of systemic issues around hiring, genuine frustration and stress, and possibly some unrealistic expectations.I explain what’s going on behind the scenes in these scenarios and what you can do to set yourself up for job search and salary negotiation success.Press play to discover insights that cast job hunting in a new light, including:Why there’s an extended timeline on job searching todayWhat’s happening behind the hiring curtain with supply and demandWhen in the process you’re at the peak of your negotiating powerHow you can be a part of the change to greater salary transparencyRelated Links:Randstad Survey - https://swnsdigital.com/us/2018/10/it-takes-5-months-of-searching-to-land-a-job-study-finds/ Bureau of Labor Statistics - https://www.bls.gov/Free Bossed Up Negotiation Guide - https://www.bossedup.org/negotiationLearn more about the fight for salary transparency - https://www.bossedup.org/takeactionHired: my Job Search Accelerator - https://www.bossedup.org/gethiredMy job search resource hub - https://www.bossedup.org/free-resources/job-searchBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ 

Content warning: this blog post and podcast episode include mentions of pregnancy loss. Odds are, you either know someone or are someone who has experienced infertility or pregnancy loss firsthand. The visibility of this common but traumatic experience has been on the rise, but there’s still a lot to do before people feel as comfortable discussing a pregnancy loss as they do a migraine or knee surgery. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Alice Domar, a psychologist and the Chief Compassion Officer at Inception Fertility. Dr. Domar has investigated the link between stress and infertility for decades, and her research shines a fascinating light on this widespread problem. Tune in to discover the science behind this mind–body link, including:What the research has to say about the link between stress and infertilityHow to address stress reduction without resorting to victim-blamingWhat needs to change in the workforce to improve infertility supportRelated Links:Dr. Alice Domar’s website - https://dralicedomar.com/Inception Fertility - https://inceptionfertility.com/Dr. Domar’s books, including Conquering Infertility - https://dralicedomar.com/products/Stress and infertility are connected—but 4 mindfulness strategies can help with both by L'Oreal Thompson Payton - https://fortune.com/well/article/stress-infertility-connection-mindfulness-strategies/?utm_source=pocket_savesL’Oreal Thompson Payton’s Bossed Up Episode 410 - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode410Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth - https://bookshop.org/p/books/ina-may-s-guide-to-childbirth-updated-with-new-material-ina-may-gaskin/11426722?ean=9780553381153Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/11/2023-17041/regulations-to-implement-the-pregnant-workers-fairness-act#:~:text=The%20PWFA%20requires%20a%20covered,business%20of%20the%20covered%20entity.Sarah Brafman’s Bossed Up Episode 414 - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode414Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/

Do you aspire to lead others? If yes, you’re in the minority. New research shows that fewer and fewer people are expressing the desire to take on leadership roles, with women and Gen Z workers being chief among those losing interest.In this episode, I take a look at what’s behind this hesitance to pursue promotions to people management. Then, we’ll dive into what companies need to do to encourage and support their workforce to close this succession gap.Tune in now to learn:How the succession gap exacerbates the gender leadership gapWhy a solid succession strategy is essential for the development and retention of future leadersThe very real value of your leadership ambitionRelated Links:2023 Visier study - https://www.visier.com/blog/new-research-individual-contributors-shun-management/2022 meta-analysis -  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0001879122000550Simon Sinek Quote - https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/conversation-why-do-some-teams-succeed-while-others-fail-its-the-environment-stupid/14850/Level Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupNegotiation Guide: www.bossedup.org/negotiationJob Search Resource Hub: https://www.bossedup.org/free-resources/job-searchBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/

Content warning: this episode includes mentions of pregnancy loss. Growing up, we’re often taught to deny or fight our fears. Fear is weakness, as you may have been told, and the only way to get ahead in the world is to become fearless. But since that’s all but impossible, we wind up spending precious energy we could be putting toward our goals erecting a stone wall around our fears when, in fact, acknowledging and respecting our fears could help us flourish!In this episode, I speak with Farnoosh Torabi, a personal finance advisor, journalist, and author who explores fear and its role in our pursuit of success in her latest book, A Healthy State of Panic. We discuss how to identify and unpack our fear and use it to bolster our aspirations.Don’t be afraid to delve into your fears with us as Farnoosh explains:What you can learn from observing your fear,How naming fear can help you tame fear,Why reframing “success” could quell your fear of failure.Related Links:Farnoosh Torabi on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/farnooshtorabi/Farnoosh’s website - https://farnoosh.tv/A Healthy State of Panic - https://ahealthystateofpanic.com/The So Money podcast - https://podcast.farnoosh.tv/Bossed Up episode with Marc Brackett - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode323Level Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/

How have you been making time for building connections? This is not an easy thing to schedule in around work responsibilities, family events, and hard-earned relaxation time, but it is an important and uplifting part of establishing and growing your leadership community.I dedicated myself to this pursuit wholeheartedly in 2023, and I came away from it with pride in what I accomplished and three takeaways to help you implement networking in your own 2024 strategic plan. Let this be the year you connect with fellow bosses in a new and authentic way.Grab a pen and listen in—this episode will have you itching to get connecting:Discover practical ideas for how to make a habit out of discovering “your people”Find out how a scheduling tool can help you create meaningful relationshipsUnveil all the ways this project will benefit your professional and personal lifeRelated Links:HR Certification Institute - https://www.hrci.org/The CiviCo - https://www.livecivico.org/Leadership Denver - https://denverleadership.org/leadershipdenver/Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Leadership Foundation - https://denverleadership.org/Calendly - https://calendly.com/Asana - https://asana.comEmilie’s 2016 YouTube video on effective networking meetings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnJD4l-tzBELevel Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/

Learn about the economic impact of inadequate childcare in the US and the challenges faced by working parents. Discover how EPIC, a nonprofit organization, is reshaping businesses to support working parents. Explore the economic barriers of childcare faced by women in the workforce and the need for family-friendly policies. Find out how employers can promote gender equity and engage in childcare. Get excited about a guest's podcast on early childhood topics and take action!

What wins are you celebrating in 2023? Whether the past year was a breeze or the worst one yet, it’s time to pour yourself a glass of bubbly (or Bubly) and announce aloud all the ways you shine. Let’s jumpstart your year-end reflections. In this episode, I present three steps that will help you add a celebratory angle to your 2023 review and really remind you that you made progress this year, no matter what your 2024 to-do lists might look like.You’ll leave equipped with some inspo to get you ready to ring in the new year, including:The importance of celebrating your wins during the harder timesHow to identify the pride-worthy traits that got you through the challengesHow to build up your year-end brag bookAnd a very real celebration of Level Up participants who flourished in 2023Related Links:Episode 127 How A Brag Book Can Help You Land Your Next Job or Promotion- https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode127Episode 217 How To Land a Job in a Different Industry - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode217Episode 395 You Deserve Self-Care For Your Career - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode395Episode 421 The Top Struggles of High Achievers - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode421More about The Progress Principle by Steven Kramer and Teresa Amabile - https://hbr.org/2011/05/the-power-of-small-winsLevel Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupHired: a Job Search Accelerator to Land Your Dream Job - https://www.bossedup.org/gethiredBossed Up job search resources - https://www.bossedup.org/free-resources/job-searchBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ 

How can you bring more courageous conversations into your practice of inclusive leadership? In recent years, more and more leaders are seeking to understand what inclusive leadership really means and how to build it into our ever-evolving organization models. It’s not easy work and, all too often, defensiveness and white fragility rear up as soon as the feedback is anything other than complimentary.This episode is a sometimes spicy take on courageous conversations and inclusivity in the workplace, with two women who are transforming this fraught space. Stephanie Chin is a leadership consultant and the founder of Spicy Conversations. Sarah Noll Wilson is an executive coach, researcher, author, and one of Stephanie’s clientsWe’re calling you in to talk all things inclusive leadership, including:Just how difficult this work is, on all sidesWhat your inclusivity inaccuracies mean for your identityHow to transform “I would never!” into “When have I?”And how this education will help transform your organization and yourselfRelated Links:Find Stephanie Chin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemchin/Find Sarah Noll Wilson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahnollwilson/DM Sarah to find out how you can start implementing change - sarah@sarahnollwilson.comStephanie’s Spicy Conversations printable cheatsheet - https://drive.google.com/file/d/13BYq_udUfUbm8YePD0w8IbMZktBMAWCI/view?usp=drivesdkDon’t Feed the Elephants - Sarah Noll Wilson - https://bookshop.org/p/books/don-t-feed-the-elephants-overcoming-the-art-of-avoidance-to-build-powerful-partnerships-sarah-noll-wilson/17871254?ean=9781544525129Conversations on Conversations Podcast - https://sarahnollwilson.com/podcast/The Culture Map by Erin Meyer - https://erinmeyer.com/book/On Jim Irsay’s recent comments - https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jim-irsay-blames-his-2014-arrest-on-police-prejudice-against-white-billionairesHarvard Business Review on self-awareness - https://hbr.org/2018/01/what-self-awareness-really-is-and-how-to-cultivate-itHow To Be An Inclusive Leader with Jennifer Brown Bossed Up episode - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode327White Fragility, White Women's Tears, And Dismantling White Supremacy with Robin DiAngelo Bossed Up episode - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode304Armchair Expert’s Jonathan Van Ness podcast episode - https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/jonathan-van-nessMy book, Bossed Up: A Grown Woman’s Guide to Getting Your Sh*t Together - https://www.bossedup.org/bookLevel Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up job search resources - https://www.bossedup.org/free-resources/job-searchBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/

Explore the journey of aligning your career with your personal values. The discussion delves into recognizing burnout and reevaluating what success looks like. Learn about practical steps to address career dissatisfaction and advocate for change. The concept of career recalibration is broken down into manageable actions that can lead to a more fulfilling professional life. Embrace the idea of self-reflection and patience as tools for navigating the complexities of modern work-life balance.

Dealing with divorce can be an overwhelming process, piled atop of what may already be a heartbreaking betrayal. But it can also be an empowering experience in which you take charge of your financial future. Today on the podcast, I sit down with fraud coach Tracy Coenen, CPA, CFF, MAFF, to learn how to prepare for divorce prudently, how to advocate for your financial future, and how to go from overwhelmed to empowered through divorce. Related links:See Tracy's recommended resources at fraudcoach.com/boss Study: women's household incomes fall by 41% after divorcePlanning for your divorce checklistEp 319: How to talk money with your friends and familyBossed Up Courage Community on Facebook Bossed Up group on LinkedIn