Bossed Up

We've all heard about the "glass ceiling" women leaders face at the highest ranks of their careers. But there's a more significant barrier that contributes to the gender leadership gap: the "broken rung" of leadership. In today's episode I'm breaking down what the "broken rung" of leadership is all about and how we - as individuals and organizations - can disrupt the status quo, support emerging women leaders, and strive for gender equality in leadership together. Related links: Level Up: my leadership & management acceleratorLearn how we support teams at Bossed UpRead today's corresponding blog post7 Best Practices to Retain & Develop Women at WorkEmail me: Emilie@bossedup.orgThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's group on Linkedin   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's episode, I sit down with Marisol Solarte-Erlacher, M.A., LPC, a trauma expert and resilience consultant specializing in supporting women of color through post-traumatic growth.Together we break down: The differences between chronic stress, burnout, and trauma;How women of color in leadership can sustain themselves; And how we all can create more inclusive workplaces where all people can thrive. Related links include: Learn more about Marisol hereResilience and Resistance PodcastEpisode 304 featuring Robin DiAngelo, author of White FragilityThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's Group on LinkedIn  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You've heard the "stat" before: men tend to apply for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications and women only once they reach 100% of them. We're supposed to conclude that women simply need more confidence to stretch outside their comfort zone, right? Wrong. In today's episode, I'm diving into the details and breaking down why perpetuating this myth is so harmful. Related links:HIRED: my job search acceleratorHBR: Why Women Don't Apply for Jobs Unless They're 100% Qualified2022 Study on Gender Differences in Response to Job AdvertsOur World in Data: Gender Gap in Leisure TimeThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookThe Bossed Up Group on LinkedIn  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You may have heard lately about the importance of chips - also often referred to as microchips or semiconductors. Today's episode with Kylie Patterson, Senior Advisor for Opportunity and Inclusion at the US Department of Commerce, breaks down: why chips are so important;how our government is getting involved to spur growth and innovation, andhow we can ensure that our tax dollars that go towards creating the jobs of the future can remove obstacles along the way that have historically prevented under-represented groups from taking advantage of this industrial boom in STEM.Tune in now to learn more!Related links: CHIPS.govSign up for the CHIPS.gov newsletter hereThroughline podcast: Silicon IslandThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookThe Bossed Up Group on Linkedin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's episode, I'm sharing my personal experience being white and Latina. This Hispanic Heritage Month, I feel compelled to talk more publicly about my relationship with race and ethnicity, and better understand the difference between the two.Related links:Blair Imani on Race vs. Ethnicity on InstagramLatinidad Is Cancelled - an essay on the problematic nature of "Latin" identityThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookThe Bossed Up Group on Linkedin  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I've spent the last 10 years helping women boss up - by getting hired, speaking up, and leveling up. I've worked with incredible organizations, activated allies, hell, I wrote the book on bossin' up and have been a featured speaker on stages across the globe. But still...it's not enough. In today's episode I'm sharing a big shift I'm navigating to make sure we're actually "lifting as we climb." Related links: Take Action Bossed Up for OrganizationsLevel UpSpeak UpHIREDLinkedIn study on persistent gender inequityPew data on persistent gender wage gapEp 417: The Truth About Women's Communication at WorkEp 167: How to Call People in (Or Out) at WorkEp 251: The Difference Between Assertive vs. Aggressive Communication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's exceptionally raw and real episode, I sit down with Chris Castillo, mindset coach for high achievers and the Founder of Empowered Achievers.  We break down the common ways high achievers can run into struggle, and unpack how to move through it with some on-the-spot coaching by Chris.Related links: Ep 138 with Chris: A Confusing Career ChangeRead that story about Jim Carey's dad in my book, Bossed UpFollow Chris on TikTokLearn more about Chris' programs on her website Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you a job-seeker navigating a big career pivot? Interviewing with a "non-traditional" background can pose a challenge.  In today's episode, I sit down with  federal agent-turned-career coach, Crystal Barrow, to talk through these challenges and more: How to find the courage to make a big career pivotHow to explain your "non-traditional" background in the job interviewHow to deal with ageism, sexism, racism, and more systemic obstacles along the wayRelated links from today's discussion:HIRED: Bossed Up's Job Search AcceleratorTick HR Solutions: Embracing Non-Traditional Candidates: A Shift In RecruitingConnect with Crystal Barrow on Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/crystalmbarrow/Follow Shape Your Success on FacebookFollow Shape Your Success on InstagramFollow Shape Your Success on TwitterGet instant access to Crystal's workshop, 5 Steps Driven Women Use to Transition to a Dream Job With More Flexibility While Getting Paid What They Deserve AND Without Giving Up Their Soul's PurposeJoin the Bossed Up Co

Everyday, women are wrongfully mislabeled as "aggressive" for simply speaking up in the workplace. When this happens to you, what's the best way to respond? Tune in to today's episode to learn: How to concisely push back when you're being mislabeled When to call someone in or out And how to turn the conversation into a teachable moment. Related links: Level Up: my 6-month leadership acceleratorSpeak Up: my 8-week assertive communication course Ep 417: The Truth About Women's Communication at WorkEp 167: How to Call People In (Or Out) at WorkEp 251: The Difference Between Assertive vs. Aggressive CommunicationThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookThe Bossed Up Linkedin Group  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Lindsay Scola first told a doctor that she was having problems with sleep, her doctor replied that, "busy people are tired." This became something of a badge of honor for Lindsay as she pursued an ambitious career in activism and entertainment over the next 15 years, until finally her challenges with sleep became debilitating. She was finally diagnosed with narcolepsy at the age of 35 and is now on a mission to make sleep health and sleep equity a reality for all. Tune in to today's episode to learn how to tell if you might be dealing with disordered sleep, and how this kind of chronic illness is an often-overlooked element of equity and inclusion in the workplace. Related notes: Self: For Years Doctors Told Me My Constant Exhaustion and Night Terrors Were Normal. They Weren’t.Health.com on Sleep DisordersEp 272: How to Manage Chronic Illness at WorkEp 315: How to Talk About Chronic Illness in the InterviewEp 390: How to Manage ADHD in the WorkplaceLindsayScola.comFollow Lindsay on Instagram  Hosted by S

If you ask 5 people for their advice on how women should speak up at work, you're likely to get 5 different answers. That's because, it seems, everyone has something to say about how women communicate at work. We're either too much or too little, too loud or too quiet, too direct or too passive, depending on who you ask. In today's episode, I share the more complex reality underlying all human communication, and why at the end of the day, the most important power women have is to choose how we speak up for ourselves. Related links:TIME: I'm Sorry, but Women Really Need to Stop ApologizingNYT: No, You Don't Have to Stop ApologizingSLATE: New Chrome app helps women stop saying "just" and "sorry" in emailsBusiness Insider: This one piece of viral advice for women at work is actually terrible.GOOP: How women undermine themselves with wordsNYT: Women Know Exactly What They're Doing When They Use 'Weak' LanguageBossed Up's Speak Up assertive communication courseThe Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's Group on

In today's episode, I sit down with Charlyn Moss, the Founder of Working Within, a resource platform that helps Black social enterprise leaders access revenue to scale their impact organizations. We explore Charlyn's journey to leadership, leadership philosophy, and the delicate balancing act of building trust while providing accountability as a leader.  Related links: WorkingWithin.netThe Forge: Building Resilience Organizations by Maurice MitchellLevel Up: Bossed Up's Leadership AcceleratorCaroline A. WangaEpisode 66: Women, EnragedThe Truth Will Set You Free, But First It'll Piss You Off by Gloria SteinemFollow Charlyn on InstagramJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's Group on LinkedIn  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If writing cover letters has you constantly stuck in writer’s block, here's how AI can help accelerate your job search.Read today's corresponding blog postHIRED: our job search acceleratorEp 365: How to write a meaningful cover letter for today's competitive job marketThe Bossed Up Courage CommunityThe Bossed Up Group on Linkedin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After 10 years of advocacy, we finally have new protections for pregnant workers across the US. Tune in to hear from Sarah Brafman, National Policy Director at A Better Balance, to learn:What the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act means for US employees and employers;Why the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 still didn't provide protections for most pregnant workers; The role we all must play to spread the word about these critical new protections. Related links include: Know Your Rights: Pregnant and Postpartum WorkersA Better Balance's Free & Confidential legal hotline: 1-833-633-3222Learn more about the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978Learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990The Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's LinkedIn Group   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you drowning in different versions of you resume and cover letter? You're not alone. Navigating the modern job search often means submitting more applications than ever before. Today's episode is all about how to stay organized while still customizing you materials for each application. Related links:Bureau of Labor Statistics report on job-seeker numbersHIRED: our job search acceleratorBossed Up's free job-seeker's resource hubEp 361: Top tips to get your resume past applicant tracking systemsEp 239: How to format your resume for the modern job searchEp 365: How to write a meaningful cover letter for today's competitive job marketThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's LinkedIn Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is neurodiversity? And does it fit into broader diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts? Today I sit down with Amanda Kelly (D.Psych), President and CEO of Firefly Autism and Co-Founder of the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce (CNDCC), to learn:what "neurodiversity" means,the alarming state of under and unemployment affecting the autistic population,how organizations can benefit from being more neuroinclusive,and how we all can advocate for a more nuerodiverse, inclusive world.Related links:Firefly Autism The Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of CommerceRead more on "the resource cliff" for adults on the autism spectrumNYT: Learn more about the alarming roll-back on child labor laws happening in the USLearn more about the unemployment rates of adults with autismEp 390: How to Manage ADHD in the Workplace with Alex GilbertConnect with Amanda on LinkedIn hereThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's LinkedIn Group  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info

Applying for a job can feel like throwing an application into a black hole - so it's tempting to follow up immediately to make sure your materials were received. But while reiterating your interest in a position can draw positive attention to your application, it can also backfire if done carelessly. Tune into today's episode to learn how to circle back without being a bother, the timing HR professionals say works best, and word-for-word examples of polite and to-the-point follow-up!Related links: Read today's corresponding blog post HIRED: our job search acceleratorBossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's Linkedin Group  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you been driving yourself into the ground getting after your goals? On today's podcast, I sit down for a candid conversation with award-winning journalist, speaker, and author L'Oreal Thompson Payton, a self-professed success junkie and poster girl for "overly" ambitious high achievers everywhere. We discuss the humbling journey of new motherhood, overcoming perfectionism to take career risks, and envision a way forward in pursuit of a softer form of success that doesn't involve chronically sacrificing our wellbeing - a radical act for women and women of color in particular. Related links:Grab your copy of L'Oreal's new book, Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your PowerLT In the CityThe Nap Ministry: Rest is ResistanceHIRED: my job search acceleratorDrop the Ball by Tiffany DufuEp 140 with L'Oreal: Work + Life + Side Hustle BalanceJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookJoin the Bossed Up Linkedin Group  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com

I’m a big believer in being targeted and strategic when deciding how to spend your time and energy as a job-seeker. If you want to be as persuasive as possible and put forward tailored, customized applications, you must be thoughtful about which job descriptions make the cut.Related links:HIRED: our job search accelerator Today's corresponding blog post4 ways to interview the company that's interviewing youThe 5 big benefits of a bridge jobJoin the Bossed Up Courage CommunityJoin the Bossed Up LinkedIn Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're diving into "the ambition penalty" with writer Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez and talking all about women, ambition, work, and love. Related links: Glamour UK: Forget the ambition gap, it's the ‘ambition penalty’ that's really holding women back at workLearn more about how Bossed Up serves teamsA 2010 study on men, depression, and alcohol misuseLearn more about the motherhood pay penalty & fatherhood bonus on this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told YouDepartment of Labor: New Childcare Data Shows Prices Are Untenable For FamiliesStudy: Gender Differences in Self-Esteem Following a Romantic Partner's Success or FailureThe Atlantic: Even Breadwinning Wives Don't Get Equality at HomeFollow Stefanie on InstagramSubscribe to Too Ambitious, Stefanie's newsletterJoin Bossed Up's Courage CommunityJoin Bossed Up's LinkedIn Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.