Bossed Up

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

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

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

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!

Celebrate your wins, no matter how big or small! Discover three powerful steps to reflect on 2023, including recognizing your personal progress and acknowledging the challenges you faced. Learn about the importance of creating a brag book to document your achievements and track your successes. Plus, get inspired by community highlights and stories of resilience. Join the movement to celebrate survival and triumph as you prepare to welcome the new year!

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

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

Women managers have been rated better or equal to men on every leadership characteristic except one: envisioning. So what does it mean to be a visionary leader - and what does it matter? I'm diving in to the gender dynamics of visionary leadership and why it's so crucial for women leader's long-term impact. Related links: Level Up: my leadership accelerator for women on the riseHBR: Women and the Vision ThingDec 14: An Evening with Mayor Anna Stout - join me in Denver!Learn more via my InstagramResearch on the gendered perception of mistakes at workThe Bossed Up Courage Community 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.

Have you struggled to find your voice at work? Have you started self-silencing? Or overthinking your every sentence?  Today's episode with Samara Bay, author of Permission to Speak, is for you. We're breaking down why it's so challenging to speak up and be heard at work, how to counter voice bias with voice justice, and how to embrace your voice as "the new sound of power."Related links: Speak Up: my 8-week assertive communications courseSamara's book, Permission to SpeakFollow Samara on InstagramSamara's How to Pitch workshopEmail me at emilie@bossedup.orgJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on Facebook Join Bossed Up's group on Linkedin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.