Women, work and COVID 19 adds up to a whole lot of frustration, lost wages and lost jobs. It has also exacerbated systemic issues that women have been dealing with for a very long time, most notably: The fact that women, many of whom work for minimum wage and/or in service jobs, depend on childcare, … Read more
There is power in anger. There is purpose in anger. Anger is that beautiful, much-maligned and useful emotion that women, in particular, are discouraged and punished for expressing. SHOW NOTES In this episode of Crina and Kirsten Get to Work our hosts talk about anger – that much maligned and useful emotion that women, in … Read more
While most moms will agree that since becoming a mom, they have honed their skills as negotiators, facilitators, creative problem-solvers (and in Crina’s case; triage nurses) they are frequently paid less, promoted less and treated as “less” than their counterparts who don’t have kids. Let’s stop putting moms in boxes and “let” them be awesome … Read more
Celebrating and honoring women is one of the most effective ways to ensure that more of us step up and engage in our work and our lives. In fact studies show that efforts to call out women’s contributions can have a profound impact on our willingness to lead and contribute. SHOW NOTES Happy Fourth of … Read more
Money makes the world go round, but it might not make you happy. In fact women who make more money than their partner report that they are less satisfied with their lives and their marriage. Crina and Kirsten ask, “How can this be true? And how can we start to change the narrative about female … Read more
Regardless of where you are in your career, you need to get clear on where you’re going and how you’re going to get there. Set your sights high, surround yourself with allies and supporters, and go get what you want! SHOW NOTES In this episode of Crina and Kirsten Get to Work, our hosts talk … Read more
Women tend to avoid owning our awesomeness because the patriarchy penalizes us when we do! When we’re strong, proud, decisive and crystal clear in our judgement we’re labeled as bitchy instead of competent. But Crina and Kirsten want to change this for you and all women! SHOW NOTES New Flash!! It is a myth that … Read more
Women are told that they need to be likable in order to be successful, yet those that display “likable” characteristics are seen as less capable and professional. This double standard creates an invisible ladder for men in the working world while at the same time dictating behaviors that are counter to women’s success. SHOW NOTES … Read more
Caring for yourself is not self-indulgent, it’s essential to your well-being. Regardless of what you’re told by the patriarchy, self-care is a way of life, not a product you can buy. SHOW NOTES This episode of Crina and Kirsten Get to Work is about self-care, which is a timely topic as we enter into the … Read more
Crina and Kirsten are kicking a gender bias to the curb and talking about how women make amazing leaders. In fact, according to a recent study, women score statistically higher than men in almost every single leadership characteristic. SHOW NOTES Crina and Kirsten are both just back from fabulous adventures and share their amazing experiences … Read more