Episodes

Status and power are major players in our work life and understanding how each works and how each can create more ease, meaning and joy in our work lives is a game changer.  

Happy 10th anniversary to the McKinsey & Leanin “Women in the Workplace” report! This is the largest study on the state of women in corporate America, and a bit of a tough pill to swallow as the authors analyze data from the past decade to understand progress, decline, and stagnation in women’s representation and experiences.

Our badass duo gets up close and personal with an exercise created by social scientist, author and speaker Alison Fragale.  Fragale has written a great book, How to be a Likeable Badass.  Fragale suggests one of the keys to being a likeable badass is asking for what you want—boldly, frequently, and strategically — and she has developed an exercise on asking – the No Challenge.

Hope is often dismissed as fluffy sentiment, but is actually a powerhouse for transformation—especially in the workplace. Unlike optimism, which passively assumes everything will turn out fine, hope is active, intentional, and rooted in the belief that our actions can shape the future. It’s the antidote to despair, the spark that turns possibility into reality.

Hot flashes, brain fog, and fatigue aren’t just physical nuisances—they’re cultural battlegrounds. Society often wraps a woman’s worth in fertility, leaving those navigating menopause potentially battling stigma, shame, and a perceived loss of identity. Unlike aging men hailed as “silver foxes,” menopausal women rarely get the same applause. So let’s change that narrative.

Wishing you a year filled with ease, meaning and joy! January is a great time to reflect on your work, but not before we celebrate all you’ve done in 2024! Cheers to you, friend!

Let’s talk about relational energy and why it’s a game-changer for organizations! With new books bursting onto the scene every year, it’s like rummaging through a treasure trove of ideas. But what if we told you that the magic ingredient isn’t charisma, charm, or sheer brilliance? Nope! It’s all about that vibrant, uplifting energy that flows between people!

Women are responsible for over 85% of consumer spending. Not only do we buy for ourselves, but we purchase for everyone else in the house! (Don’t get us started on the burden that represents). Why not consider using your economic power to support businesses that are owned by WOMEN! 

Bosses who change their minds, devalue our work and treat us like tools are more than we can handle. Join us as we explore how to deal with this demoralizing behavior.

Thinking about making a career change? Feeling stuck in your job? Curious how to change directions, after you’ve spent years (or decades!) building your career? You’re not alone. according to an Indeed survey, the average age for people making a drastic career change is 39. The leading cause? Happiness.