Fierce Feminine Leadership

Do you ever feel invisible in your organization? Despite all of the positive work you do to help your company move the needle toward achieving its goals and the impact you are making on your company’s strategic direction - perhaps you’re not achieving your personal, professional goals and ambitions. Perhaps you’re getting overlooked for promotions in positions you feel you’re highly qualified for, have the skills necessary to succeed, and can really help you shine as a fierce leader. Keep Reading >>   On today’s episode, I discuss the three fallacies that hold many fierce feminine leaders back from advancing their careers and getting promoted to powerful positions in their organizations. I explain why promotions aren’t always based on your abilities, skills, and qualifications and what you can do to stand out. I also explain the importance of owning your accomplishments instead of seeking validation, how to effectively and strategically communicate your accomplishments to those in a position of power, and wh

Video games have towered over many industry in terms of bringing new innovations and products to the marketplace quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. So how can you take a page from their game plan and use it in your own business to launch a highly successful, innovative new product or service idea quickly and effectively? Keep Reading >> My guest today is Amy Jo Kim. Amy has a background in neuroscience, computer science, and psychology and is an expert in the fields of video game design and online community architecture. She has been responsible for a wide variety of game designs such as The Sims and Ultima Online, and is well-known for her work in applying game design strategies and techniques into online and mobile services. Amy joins me on the show today to share how she helps entrepreneurs and innovators build their products faster, smarter, and innovate successfully through “game thinking,” the characteristics of highly successful innovations, and the insight she has learned from working with t

Lia Diagnostics was co-founded by Bethany Edwards and Anna Simpson, who met while completing the University of Pennsylvania's Integrated Product Design Program. Both with undergraduate degrees in artistic subjects, the two have created a Fast Company’s 2018 World Changing Ideas Award winner - the Lia pregnancy test. The Lia is a disposable, biodegradable and completely discreet pregnancy test. It’s FDA approved, over 99% accurate and set to change the world of early pregnancy diagnostics.

When you look at the thought-leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs around the world that are making a huge impact on society, you may notice that they all share an uncanny ability to determine what is possible – not just what is logical or realistic. They have the unique ability to distort reality – in the right way. To make a big impact in today’s world – to be creative and innovative – entrepreneurs must be able to “think-outside-the-box.”

Do you ever feel like you need to give yourself a kick in the butt? You feel like a hot mess, but you’re not sure how to fix it? You’re experiencing the life of an amateur. Being ‘busy’ is not being professional, and professionals are the ones that get stuff done. Keep Reading >> So, how do you make the switch from amateur, to professional? Today, I explain the difference between being an amateur and a pro, what it means to play “below the line,” and how playing below the line impacts your results as a powerhouse female leader. I share strategies to help you identify the amateur moments in your professional career as well as how to overcome them to begin playing at a higher level. I also explain why it’s critical for fierce feminine leaders to identify what they want in their careers while consistently showing up as highly-ambitious professionals that are dedicated to pursuing and achieving their goals.   “The master makes everything looks effortless... amateurs look rushed.” - Eleanor Beaton   Today on the

What are your “wins?” If you are like many of the fierce feminine leaders that I coach, mentor, and teach – you probably answer that question by starting with: “Well, this isn’t much of a win, but…” or, “I’m not really good at this, but…” Does that sound like you? Keep Reading >> On today’s episode, I want to talk to you about the things that many ambitious women say about themselves and how they “show up” in today’s modern business world. After all, the way you show up, the things you say about yourself, and the confidence you have about yourself and your accomplishments is often the lasting impression that other people remember about you.   Diminishing ourselves can become an unfortunate habit that reinforces itself.   Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: Showing up authentically and with power The difference between being dishonest with yourself about your abilities and being intentional about how you show up to others The power of being confident in yourself, your abilities, and your accompl

Ali Brown is an entrepreneur coach and mentor with a deep passion for helping female entrepreneurs grow their businesses, increase their revenue, and position themselves and their brands on a higher-level playing field. She has been recognized as the Entrepreneurial Guru for Women by Business News Daily, named one of the Enterprising Women of the Year by Enterprising Women Magazine, and ranked as one of Inc 500s Fastest Growing companies in the United States. She has been inducted into the Ernst & Young Class of Entrepreneurial Winning Women and has been featured in countless media and print publications including CNN, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Smart Business Los Angeles. Additionally, she was featured in the documentary film, Rise of the Entrepreneur: The Search for a Better Way and is the host of Glambition Radio. Keep Reading >> Ali joins me on today’s episode to share her journey into entrepreneurship and the turning point in her career that ultimately led to pivoting the focus of her business. She s

When it comes to taking quantum leaps in growing your business or significantly advancing in your career – it’s not all about the amount of effort, hard work, dedication, or perseverance you provide your business or organization. These things do play a significant role, however it’s not the only thing that your business partners or your organizational leaders consider when it’s time to promote or open your business to new opportunities.

Many highly-ambitious, motivation-driven fierce feminine leaders often feel like they are not as productive as they could be. Despite all of the balls they juggle throughout the day, they are constantly looking for ways to squeeze every ounce of “juice” out of every waking moment. They know that their productivity is the true core of their power as a fierce leader, so improving it is the key to  developing their leadership skills. Keep Reading >> So, how do you increase your productivity as a highly-ambitious, fierce feminine leader? Today, I’m sharing the top five reasons you are not as productive as you could be as well as tips on how to boost your productivity to become a better leader. I explain how envisioning where you want your life and business to go impacts your productivity and the importance of finding the right strategy to help you focus and reach your goals. I also explain the difference between emotional support and practical support, how taking moments of periodic intensity helps you become mo

You know, the power of the internet has made it very easy to start and run an amazing business, but when it comes to getting your brand visible by the right people – that can often be a bit trickier – especially for introverts. Many fierce feminine leaders know they need to put themselves out there – whether it’s producing videos, taking photos of themselves, or otherwise stepping up to the plate and claiming their awesome-ness, but they may lack the confidence in themselves, how they look, or how they present themselves to the world. And that, my fierce tribe, is what is preventing many amazing women in business from making the impact they were destined to make on the world.

Daniela Tixi is the founder and CEO of Strategic HR Asset and the President of the Toronto chapter of the M&A Club of Canada. Her business offers human resources solutions and business advisory to prepare businesses for long-term success. She is a master of company culture and inspires employees to live the mission and vision of the brand using a business-first, human resources-second philosophy in her work.

Goal-setting is one of the essential processes that do you as a leader to set the course toward achieving the vision that you have for yourself and your organization. While many leaders have grand images of what they want for their businesses, many either don’t have the right goals on their list or don’t know how to set them up for success. If there is a clear link between your goals and your achievements, you want to make sure you’re spending the time, money, and effort to execute the right intentions. Keep Reading >> Today, I’m explaining the difference between your goals and your vision and the connection between these two different concepts. I also describe each of the three distinct goal-setting processes that can help you set the right goals for your business and your career, share practical examples to illustrate each one, and point out how these methods are linked to one another.   Learning how to set effective goals is the core psychological skill of high performance.   Today on the Fierce Feminine

Have you ever spent time, energy, and passion to create a new piece of content, marketing material, or strategy only to find someone else has copied your work and promoted it as their own? Discovering someone else has copied you can be frustrating! But many people believe the misconception that copying is flattering - that copying someone else's work or ideas is a common occurrence throughout the business world. Keep Reading >>   The “Rob and Duplicate” concept can significantly impact the way others perceive you, your company, and your brand. It can be detrimental to the impact you want to make in the world and can significantly tarnish your reputation.   On today’s episode, I explain the three reasons why people may copy your work, what you can do if you catch yourself copying someone else’s ideas, and how to protect yourself against copycats. I explain the difference between copying and modeling and how you can identify when you are copying someone else or simply modeling their process or idea. I also sha

Kristy Wallace is a speaker and leader on driving business change through leadership, engagement, business diversity, social entrepreneurship, networking, personal branding, and work-life balance. She is the President of Ellevate network – an organization on a mission to close the gender achievement gap in business by providing professional women with a global community to learn and gain support from their female peers. Kristy is the host of the Ellevate podcast and has been recognized by New York Business Journal as a Woman of Influence. Keep Reading >> She joins me on the show today to share her story of how taking breaks in her career helped her identify her true passion and mission in life and business. We also discuss some of the biggest changes in the workforce for women and what the power of networking and nurturing your relationships can do when you pivot into a new career path.   “We are continuously evolving and changing as individuals. The person you are today is not the person you were last week.

Gina Jeneroux is the Chief Learning Officer at BMO Financial Group where she is responsible for leading the company’s enterprise learning strategy, design, operations, and governance. Additionally, she manages the company’s corporate university, the Institute for Learning in Toronto, as well as various learning sites throughout Montreal and Chicago. She is passionate about storytelling and how it can be used to make learning exciting. Keep Reading >> Gina joins me today to share her insight on how to successfully lead a diverse team and develop a culture of learning in the workplace. She shares why storytelling is so valuable as well as three actionable steps for harnessing the power of stories. She also explains how she remains grounded as a leader and shares success strategies for building a career inside a large company.   “As a leader, it’s really important to be authentic, and to be vulnerable, and to be human. I think if you’re able to tap into that focus on storytelling, it makes it so much easier to

Do you feel stuck in your career? Perhaps you feel like you’re not advancing as quickly as you’d like; that you could do more – advance more – in your professional life, but are unsure of what you need to do to get there.  So, how do you find ways to get out of your professional rut? What can you do to ramp up your career; to take the steps to achieve the next level of success?  Today, I want to share with you three powerful ways you can overcome your professional rut, advance your career, and pave the way to the next success path.    Experiencing a career rut is very common. The challenge, of course, is that it can feel really lonely and you’re not sure how to boost yourself out of it.”    Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast:  What is a high-impact initiative?  Why is it important to continually invest in your professional skills?  How building relationships and asking insightful questions can help you build your network and gain valuable insight.    3 Breakout Career Moves to

It’s easy to get caught up in daily tasks and neglect the goals we have set for ourselves. Sometimes fear or uncertainty cause us to procrastinate, and we need to shift our mindset to stay on track. Sometimes we lack the accountability we need to meet our goals. Whatever the reason we lose focus, there are strategies we can implement to realign ourselves with our goals and retrain our focus on the important work instead of the busy work. Keep Reading >> In today’s episode, I share five strategies I have consistently used to stay focused on my goals. I explain how I combine mindset work with organization to achieve the best results. I describe the benefits of continuous learning and how having a coach for accountability has helped propel my business forward. I also explain how vital it is to build a team who you can outsource your decisions to preserve your willpower.   “If you set concrete goals and never look at them again, your chances and the likelihood of you reaching those goals goes down.” - Eleanor Be

When an opportunity comes knocking on your door what do you do? Do you weigh the pros and cons of accepting that new position or working on that new project? Or do you immediately say ‘Sure, I’ll try that!’ My guest today has worked her way up through the leadership ranks throughout her career by never turning down a challenge. Christine Nigro, Vice-Chairwoman of AXA Advisors, LLC and Managing Director for AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company based in New York, joins me today to give you powerful advice on climbing the leadership ladder toward career success.

Tiffani Bova is a sales strategist, speaker, and the Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce. She was recognized by the National Diversity Council as one of the Most Powerful and Influential Women in California in 2014 and Inc. Magazine recognized her as one of the 37 Sales Experts You Need to Follow on Twitter. She is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, has recently published the book, Growth IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business, and is the host of the What’s Next! podcast.  

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