Shedding The Bitch Radio

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Synopsis

Author of "Shedding The Corporate Bitch," and Ball of Fire host Bernadette Boas is not afraid to tackle issues that affects women's daily lives. Each week on "Shedding the Bitch Radio" Bernadette and a special guest helps you identify the bitches of fear, insecurity, doubt, and more, that are taking over your life, family and career for a lively dialogue, debate and delight. These intense discussions will help people understand who and why people (including themselves) are how they are. This mind-blowing journey of self awareness, revelation and growth will help you discover, confront and shed your bitches, so you can shift to creating the RICHes in your career, business and life you deserve. FOLLOW the program for updates and guest announcements.

Episodes

  • How to Ask The Right Questions for Powerful Feedback

    20/06/2023 Duration: 28min

    The importance of feedback for the success of leaders, employees, and companies has been highlighted in previous episodes of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, but this episode dives deeper into how leaders can get to the root issues that are affecting their team and impacting outcomes.In this episode, I go over the role of feedback in a corporate setting and what I’ve learned during my coaching sessions, such as why so many leaders don’t seek feedback and why employees may be scared to give it.I also provide specific questions you should be asking, and examples of how to have these vital conversations. With my tips, you’ll discover ways you can learn from the unique perspective of each team member, and give every single person the tools they need to succeed.Tune in to take note of the dos and don’ts of seeking feedback, and even some powerful questions you might never think to ask!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:The reasons leaders don’t seek feedbackDos and don'ts of seeking feedbackHow to dive deep and ge

  • How to Gain Collaborative Confidence with Heather Backstrom

    13/06/2023 Duration: 36min

    Have you heard about Shine Theory, which proposes the idea that a group can be more successful supporting each other rather than competing?Heather Backstrom of Backstrom Leadership Strategies shares this theory with me as we talk about how women can stay confident as they hold leadership positions. She discusses this theory and her three pillars of collaborative confidence on the show and in her book, Collaborative Confidence.In this episode, Heather also outlines how you can exude confidence, raise your visibility, support other women in your organization, and more.If you struggle with self-promotion or lack confidence, tune in to learn ways you can start advocating for yourself TODAY!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Heather’s idea of collaborative confidenceWhy so many women leaders lack confidenceThe 3 pillars of collaborative confidenceWhat it means to amplify your executive presenceHow Heather helps women promote themselvesEasy steps to become more self-awareImplementing the WAIT acronym to exude confide

  • How to be a Powerhouse Leader!

    06/06/2023 Duration: 27min

    On a scale of 1-10 (being the highest), how self-aware are you? How good are you at being accountable and holding others accountable?In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 key steps you can take to become fully self-aware and accountable leaders for your people, business, and self and create the riches in your life you want. Topics discussed in this episode:Understanding what self-awareness and accountability really looks likeBernadette’s story of self-discoveryThe number one thing to accomplish in life - fully knowing YOUHow to make changes within yourself and your surroundingsThe steps to become a powerhouse leaderIf you have questions on how you can grow and advance in your leadership, career, and life, book a call with me at coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall, and let's talk!Connect with Bernadette:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYou can hear more episodes like this on Apple Podcasts.This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://podcastboutique.comSupport the show

  • How to be an Unapologetic Leader with Patricia Suggs

    30/05/2023 Duration: 36min

    Have you dealt with inequity in pay, imposter syndrome, workplace bias, or simply, being overlooked for a promotion? Instead, would you prefer to have unapologetic confidence that will take you straight to the top? In this episode, leadership and conflict resolution expert, Dr. Patricia K Suggs with ARISE Leadership Consulting, will share strategies and tips for ditching the need to climb the ladder, and instead take a smooth elevator ride to the top by navigating bias, standing up for what you want, dealing with imposter syndrome, and dealing with conflict effectively with great compassion. As a leadership and conflict resolution expert, she has helpful tips on challenging bias head on, staying true to yourself, and more.Patricia breaks down the skills that will help you address bias and seek out the right mentors. We also discuss the link between imposter syndrome and perfectionism, and how women can live in their confidence being unapologetically themselves. How freeing is that?If you want to be an unapolo

  • Time Management Tips for Leaders

    23/05/2023 Duration: 37min

    When life gets crazy, it’s easy to feel like there’s never enough time to meet your goals and be the powerhouse leader you can be.pBut, why do some people make it look so easy to achieve their goals and get the work done, while many others don't.Some reasons could be: (provided by Timeular.comAccording to American Psychological Association (APA), 20% of adults are chronic procrastinatorsZippia’s study shows that 82% don’t use a time management system.Only 20% of people feel like they have their workload under control on a daily basis.In this episode, I focus on tips, tools, and strategies that will elevate your own productivity and leadership skills, and that of your people. Whether your focus is on developing your people as your #1 asset or to improve a specific leadership skill, my tips and strategies are the guidance you need to set priorities, make intentional decisions as part of your daily routine, and get your team effectively pursuing and achieving the business goals set.After listening, you’ll k

  • How Pausing Makes Happier Leaders with Grace Ueng.

    16/05/2023 Duration: 40min

    If you believe achieving your goals will make you happy, then you’re thinking about happiness wrong. In fact, happiness is what will make you successful.Like all of us, Grace Ueng of Savvy Growth has experienced tough times and pain, but she’s dedicated time to learn how to find happiness and thrive even in those dark moments. I invited her on the show today to share one of the strategies she uses to find joy in her work: taking a pause.During this episode, we discuss the benefits of a happy work culture, and what she’s learned from positive psychology and experts in psychological safety. Grace also has tons of tips that will help you become self-aware, find happiness, fight burnout, and help your team succeed.Grace and I have an insightful conversation on the ROI of happiness, so tune in to learn more and apply these concepts to your role as a leader!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Going from a corporate career to coachingThe biggest challenges facing ambitious leadersWhy happiness in the workplace brings R

  • How to be a Powerhouse Working Mom. Happy Mother's Day!

    09/05/2023 Duration: 29min

    Mother’s Day has always been a special time for me and with my clients at Ball of Fire Coaching. For many years, for Mother's Day week, my mother and 5 sisters, 4 of whom are moms, would celebrate  during our annual trip to the beach.This year is no different, as we are back there, and investing even more time for the many kick-ass working moms out there, who are seeking new ways to rejvenate and take care of themselves.In this episode, you’ll hear my key strategies for embodying the powerhouse woman you already are while focusing on your physical health, renewing interest in an old hobby, or taking action to care for yourself with the end goal of increasing your happiness and growth.Tune in to celebrate Mother’s Day by putting the focus on YOU and your dreams!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:●      The meaning of Mother’s Day●      Why moms need to set goals and find their passion●      My methodology for creating personal goals●      The purpose of self-care and how to practice it●      My 5-step proce

  • How to Play By Your Own Rules with Dina Scippia

    02/05/2023 Duration: 35min

    Even powerhouse leaders have an inner critic, so it’s crucial to learn ways to combat negative self-talk and build confidence not only professionally but personally as well.Dina Scippa of Enough Labs is joining me on this episode to talk about the power of believing you are enough and “failing forward.” Inspired by her own struggles with confidence and disillusionment with leaders in her field, she founded Enough Labs to help women regain their confidence and advocate for themselves in their professional and personal life. This episode will inspire you to unlearn the rules and expectations that may be holding you back, take charge of your own story and become the leader you want to be.If you want to drop your insecurities and start living life by your own rules, this episode is for you!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:●      How Dina’s early experiences informed her career and confidence●      The inspiration to found Enough Labs●      What imposter syndrome feels like and why we experience it●      Imposter

  • How to Love Up Your People with Encouragement

    25/04/2023 Duration: 22min

    “One of the marks of true greatness is the ability to develop greatness in others.”This quote by J. C. Macaulay inspired today’s episode on how encouragement leads to higher employee engagement and greater profitability. In just 20 minutes, I give helpful tips and easy practices that you can immediately put into action to motivate employees to work harder for themselves, but also the success of the organization.Expect to learn the importance of authenticity, recognition of big and small wins, empathy, and more. My guidance to encourage your people to reach their full potential will build up those key leadership skills and enable you to achieve desired results.If you want to bring the best out of your employees and inspire loyalty, this episode is for you!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Why encouragement is beneficial for leaders and their organizationThe crucial discovery processWhat affects employees’ performanceThe power of recognition and communicationPutting my tips into actionHave questions beyond our d

  • Why Your Sexuality and Pleasure Makes You A Better Leader with Marianne St Clair

    18/04/2023 Duration: 35min

    Leaders, don’t be thrown off by today’s topic of sexuality and pleasure. My guest, Marianne St Clair, helps us discover how feminine and masculine energies are both essential to unlock creativity and boost confidence — both crucial attributes for a powerhouse leader.Marianne is a trailblazing coach who employs her background in somatic work and connection to the muse, aka her feminine side, to help others reach their full potential. In this episode, she explains why so many leaders are experiencing burnout, and how the muse can empower both men and women to become multi-dimensional leaders.We also talk about how pleasure and play in everyday moments can reconnect us with our bodies, and my own personal struggle with reclaiming my sexuality. Plus, Marianne gives actionable advice you can start doing now.If you want to get excited about life again and improve your leadership skills, this episode is for you!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:How Marianne escaped a cycle of burnoutDefining the “premier muse” and “c

  • Ways to Move From Defensive to Welcoming Toward Feedback

    11/04/2023 Duration: 36min

    nHow well do you receive feedback from your boss or your peers? Do you approach situations with openness, or do you get defensive? Are you even aware how you receive criticism, or compliments?In this episode, I’ll help you discover your level of defensiveness or openess, and the reasons behind it — or as I call it, “excavating your soul.” You can dig deep into the WHY with my simple exercises, and learn how your reactions and behavior may be impacting your career.This self-discovery is important to not just build trust and confidence within yourself, but for the relationship between you and your team. Powerhouse leaders need to model the behavior they expect from their team, and recognizing your own behavior is the first step.Listen in to start understanding your own responses, and how to translate the feedback you get into change that will make you a better leader!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Types of feedback that can trigger defensive behaviorWhy leaders needs to be open to feedbackHow to break down de

  • Ways to Stop Struggling to Lead with Cynthia Corsetti

    04/04/2023 Duration: 35min

    Leadership is not an ability you automatically gain when you get promoted to a leadership role. It requires multiple skills that need to be developed, and can mean the difference between managing and leading.Joining me to discuss her proven framework to become a transformational leader is Cynthia Corsetti of Cynthia Corsetti Coaching. With decades of experience coaching executives, she’s gained a deep understanding of what it takes to be a leader that pushes an organization forward.In this episode, Cynthia shares the common mistakes she sees leaders making, her four pillars of leadership, and how to evolve into a powerhouse leader. You’ll learn what transformation looks like, the difference between mentoring and coaching, and MORE.If you’re an aspiring leader or want to know how to level up your leadership skills, tune in now!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:●      Challenges faced by Cynthia’s clients●      How leaders should serve their employees●      A leaders path to self-awareness●      Skills necessary

  • Perception vs. Reality in Leadership

    28/03/2023 Duration: 25min

    Confidence is crucial for all leaders, but confidence with a lack of communication can result in a misalignment of your perception and the reality of how others see you.During this episode, I’m breaking down why it’s important to address this issue of perception vs. reality, and how to ensure your perception is indeed reality. You’ll learn how to implement your idea of self to how you present yourself to your team.I also cover the benefits for you and your team to have an open line of communication, and create an atmosphere of authenticity and trust.With my tips for getting honest feedback from your team, you can start to understand how you’re impacting those around you and affecting your own success. Tune in now to start!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Why perception should matter to leadersWhen your perception doesn’t match up with realityLearning how others perceived of meHow we all benefit from sharing our perceptionsQuestions to ask and assessments to takeWhat struggles do you have understanding the imp

  • Where Have All Of The Women Leaders Gone with Jane Lovas

    21/03/2023 Duration: 33min

    Research shows that women rate higher than men in skills that are essential to business leadership, such as communication. Even so, women generally make less and get promoted less compared to men. This reality led today’s guest to question, where have all the women leaders gone?Executive coach and speaker, Jane Lovas, is joining me today to examine the lack of women in leadership roles. She says that putting women in senior leadership positions can elevate a company’s profitability, innovation, and employee engagement by 30% or MORE.In this episode, we address why this issue exists, why diversity is important, and how common female attributes compliment men in the workplace. Jane also shares her definition of bringing love to the workplace, which you can learn more about in her book, Leading With Love.Tune in to learn how women can take control of their career, and how men can support them!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Jane’s interest in the lack of women in leadershipWhy women struggle in the workplaceHav

  • How to Rise, Fall, and Rise Again

    14/03/2023 Duration: 31min

    Episode 326 - “Through losing everything, I found everything.”After decades of climbing the corporate ladder, I had a wake up call that changed my entire life. What happened next was a journey of self-discovery that led me to write my book, Shedding the Corporate Bitch.I spent years chasing after accolades and power that had turned me into someone I didn’t recognize. In this episode, I share what I learned about myself and business after losing the job that had taken over my life, including how to be an effective leader and the importance of authenticity. Listen to the end to take my test to evaluate yourself as a leader, and then use your answers to take action towards change!It’s been 12 years since I wrote my book, but the lessons are still relevant and important. Tune in as I reflect on them, and offer up more advice for female leaders!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:How my childhood led me to a corporate careerThe illusion of success and happinessWhy getting fired was the best thing that ever happened t

  • Hating The View From The Top with ALLISON FRYE

    07/03/2023 Duration: 38min

    The journey to an executive level position is far from easy, especially for women. It’s a great achievement to finally reach that goal, but what happens if when you get there, the blinders come off and you see that your values don’t align with your company?In this episode, I’m speaking to Allison Frye about her experience climbing the corporate ladder. Her story exemplifies a few issues we’ll be discussing today, including discrimination against women in the workplace and toxic company culture.Allison and I examine the true role of a leader, and how many leaders are lacking key skills like empathy and vulnerability. We also talk about the importance of self-discovery, and Allison’s free Guide to Psychological First Aid — a guide that EVERY leader needs.Join our conversation on the challenges women face in corporate, and how to overcome them while staying true to yourself!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Allison’s career journey to the executive levelHardships faced by women in the workplaceWhy she quit her co

  • The Leader's Role in Fostering Psychological Safety with Minette Norman and Karolin Helbig

    27/02/2023 Duration: 39min

    Episode 324 - The rise of quiet quitting and The Great Resignation are trends that resulted from the pandemic, but the underlying issues have long been around. People are now looking for roles within a company that fosters a culture of inclusivity and communication, and it’s pushing organizations to start making changes.Joining me to talk about this topic is Karolin Helbig and Minette Norman, authors of “The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human.” They’re experts on psychological safety, and their book breaks down how leaders can build trust and get results by being more human.During this episode, we go over the negative impacts of not having psychological safety in the workplace and why it’s become such a hot topic. Karolin and Minette also go over the benefits of psychological safety and how you can start implementing it as a leader.Tune in to explore the concept of psychological safety, and steps YOU as a leader can take today!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Defining psyc

  • Take Accountability or Don't Lead

    21/02/2023 Duration: 29min

    Think of a time your manager asked you to complete a task, and even though you didn’t have enough information to do it correctly, you didn’t tell them. Or, imagine a situation where you forgot to ask your team for their reports before a stakeholder meeting, and now you’re walking in empty-handed. Did you lie and blame it on an employee, or own up to your own mistakes? In other words, did you take accountability?During today’s episode, we go over the meaning of personal accountability and its role in the workplace. You’ll learn what accountability looks like, how it impacts a team’s success, and the responsibility of leaders.Join the conversation as we break down the skills and traits you need to inspire personal accountability, and be a powerhouse leader! TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:What accountability means in the workplaceWhy accountability is a crucial skill for leadersAssessing our personal accountabilityMastering trust with your teamHow leaders can encourage personal accountabilityDo you struggle to

  • Stay on Course with Julie Riga

    14/02/2023 Duration: 30min

    Have you ever had a boss that took credit for one of your projects and you let them do it? It’s a common situation when you’re new in your career, and one that led today’s guest to find her voice where she developed a program for others like her to be able to create their own corporate footprint.Julie Riga is an executive leadership development coach, TEDx and keynote speaker, author, trainer and facilitator. She’s joining me on this episode to share her acronym, PRINT, which she uses to teach others how to become a powerhouse leader and find purpose in their career.Listen in to learn how you can set yourself up for success by investing in your own development, building relationships inside and outside your company, and just like any goal — make a plan. You’ll also find out what you should have in your corporate toolbox, and tangible steps you can take to get started.If you want to be the type of leader YOU always hoped for in the workplace, this episode is for you!TOPICS DISCUSSED:Writing her father’s legacy

  • 6 P's of Powerful Communication

    07/02/2023 Duration: 28min

    Do you find yourself leaving meetings dissatisfied, like you didn’t get your point across or were unprepared to answer tough questions? This is a sign that you’re not communicating with intention, and most likely need the guidance of my 6 P’s of Powerful Communication.Powerhouse leaders are defined by the ability to execute, handle conflict, and influence. In this episode, I’ll explain how to plan, prepare and practice communication so you can be a confident leader that inspires those around you. You’ll learn why each step is unique and necessary for reaching your desired result, whether it’s in the workplace or in your personal life.Then, I break down strategies to present your information, process key takeaways, and pursue those goals. From active listening to dealing with anxiety over addressing tough topics, I’m sharing tips that will transform how you become an effective communicator.Regardless of your current skill set, this episode is a must-listen for all leaders!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Why c

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