Competition

Is competition “lady-like?” Do you care? Join us as we consider how women compete, challenge you to think about competition as a positive way and encourage you to use it to strive for the things that you want! GO FOR IT!!   SHOW NOTES Science tells us women tend to compete in ways that minimize risk … Read more

Confessions of a 9-to-5 Racist

While many people see racism as intentional and overt, it is actually woven into the fabric of our daily lives. Well-meaning people perpetuate systems, policies and structures that are designed to benefit white people and discriminate against people of color. Check out this episode to hear how Crina and Kirsten have confronted their own racism … Read more

The Problem with Being Likable

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

Is it Time for a Career Change?

Is it Time for a Career Change?

The average person changes careers up to 7 times during their lives and experts are predicting this number will steadily increase. Automation, shifting economies and an ever-increasing number of career choices are some of the primary reasons that people, especially millennials, are jumping ship. SHOW NOTES Do you find yourself drained from work? Are you … Read more

Lead Like a Girl

Lead Like a Girl

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

Say, “No” and Do Less

Time management is a practice. It takes vigilance and commitment to protect your valuable time from competing responsibilities. Check out this episode to hear how Crina and Kirsten approach their work and their commitments in their busy lives. SHOW NOTES Following on the heels of episode 11, The Crushing Burden, Crina and Kirsten continue their … Read more

How to Rock Your Job

Crina and Kirsten put on their boss hats and share all the traits they value in an employee. Spoiler alert: the best employees are self aware and lovely to be around! SHOW NOTES In this episode of Crina and Kirsten Get to Work, hosts Crina and Kirsten answer a simple question: what makes a good … Read more