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Brave Women at Work
Leadership positions in corporations are overwhelmingly held by men. Women who want to advance their careers and have equal representation at the table face enormous obstacles in today's society. They are frequently viewed through the lens of stereotypes, making it difficult for them to demonstrate their worth. In response, it's only natural that they keep their heads down and wallow in their insecurities. Don't you wish there was a guidebook for women to use as they enter the workforce? With…
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Brave Women at WorkSurviving And Succeeding: Introverts In Extroverted Offices With Julianna Yau Yorgan
According to a Harvard Business Review Study, 40% of executives and leaders are introverted. Korn Ferry completed a similar study, and in their study, they…
Brave Women at WorkManaging Perimenopause: The Working Women’s Guide With Georgie Kovacs
Who knew that I would be so excited to talk about perimenopause and menopause today? The truth is, I have been searching for the right expert to chat with…
Brave Women at WorkFinding Freedom In Your Personal And Professional Life
For my U.S. listeners, Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate the holiday, it has me thinking about personal and professional freedom. And even better yet, it…
Brave Women at WorkEmpower Yourself, Empower Your Team: The Power Of Knowing Yourself As A Leader With Christy Pretzinger
Since getting back from a season of heavy travel, I have been bombarded with to-dos and meetings. It’s like I’m being penalized for taking a vacation. Have you…
Brave Women at WorkDiscovering Brave Beginnings: Tracing Your Herstory With Dominique Luster
So, I met today’s guest, Dominique Luster, at a Women’s Leadership Retreat in Lake Las Vegas earlier this year. I took Dominique’s workshop, Your Mother’s…
Brave Women at WorkRising To The Top: Vera Quinn's Inspiring Journey To Leadership
Quick personal update here. This year, I have been telling people that I am living my best life. During COVID and even beyond, I feel like I was holding back…
Brave Women at WorkBe A Boundary Badass: Create A Healthy And Fulfilling Relationship Personally And Professionally With Jan And Jillian Yuhas
Do you ever feel like you're constantly giving in to others' needs, but your own go unmet? Are you tired of conversations that leave you feeling unheard and…
Brave Women at WorkServant Leadership In The C-Suite With Carrie Hansen
When I was coming up in the ranks of corporate, I didn’t know what I was doing. I faced inordinate amounts of Imposter Syndrome and fear. I didn’t have the…
Brave Women at WorkClosing The Power Gap: Growth Opportunities For Administrative Professionals With Jamie Vanek
Let’s start with a story. Many years ago, I started as an operations specialist to support a team of financial advisors. (If you are new to Brave Women at…
Brave Women at WorkThe Secret To Building A Productive Workplace With Lori-Ann Duguay
Are you ready for this statistic? On average, we spend 90,000 hours at work throughout our lives. This represents over 1/3 of our lives. If we spend that much…
Brave Women at WorkIn Defense Of Gen Z Employees: Bridging Generational Gaps With Stephanie Joong
As a mid-career professional, what has your experience been working with or leading Gen Z employees? How would you manage and work with Gen Z employees? My…
Brave Women at WorkClaim Your Vixen Voice: Schedule Less, Achieve More With April Roberts
Hello everyone! How are you doing out there? I wanted to provide you all with a personal update. It’s been a whirlwind so far this year. We’ve done some…
Brave Women at WorkUnlocking Your Authentic Superpowers With Erin Hatzikostas
So, we talk about superheroes with their superpowers in the movies, in books, and when playing with toys with our kids. We may have even believed we had the…
Brave Women at WorkResume Virtues Vs. Eulogy Virtues: How Do You Give Back? With Soon Hagerty
Here’s what I thought about my career in my twenties. I need to get a job so I can leave on my own and prove to my mom and myself that I am an adult. In my…
Brave Women at WorkThe Healing Power Of Color: Diving Into Color Psychology With Heather Eck
Study shows that color is a powerful communication tool used to signal action, influence mood, and influence physiological reactions. The colors yellow, red…
Brave Women at WorkCareer Story: Experience Career Velocity During Times Of Professional Transition With Gina Riley
Crafting a career story goes beyond just listing your work experiences on a resume. It’s about weaving a compelling narrative that showcases your skills…
Brave Women at WorkWhat Authentic Leadership Really Means With Emily Drake
According to Merriam-Webster, “authentic” means to be “true to one’s own personality, spirit, or character.” As you will learn during my conversation with…
Brave Women at WorkShow Your Worth, Build Your Confidence, Grow Your Brand, And Emerge As A Leader With Shelmina Abji
Are you ready for a power-packed episode today? Get ready to take notes or listen to this show more than once. My guest, Shelmina Abji, shared so many…
Brave Women at WorkYour Guide To Getting Hired In Today’s Tough Labor Market With Theresia Intag
According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, “Employers slowed hiring and handed out smaller raises in recent months, signs of fading momentum in…
Brave Women at WorkThe Advancement Of Medical Care: Women’s Important Role In Healthcare With Carolyn Ward
According to a 2022 article in Psychology Today, “80% of women in the U.S. are responsible for household healthcare decisions.” Today’s guest tries to make the…
Brave Women at WorkDefining Success To Thrive In Your Intrapreneurial And Entrepreneurial Journey With Kiley Peters
Are you an intrapreneur in your organization? Have you dreamed of being your boss and jumping into the entrepreneurial pool? Or do you already have a side…
Brave Women at WorkHow To Move Past Burnout And Reclaim Your Vitality With Sara Spencer
Sometimes, our lives are like candles with flickering light, but at times, that spark goes out, and reigniting those flames can be difficult. Reclaiming…
Brave Women at WorkThe Silent Epidemic: Advocating For Yourself At Work While Battling A Chronic Illness With Julie Hamilton
Hello everyone! How are you doing out there? Here are some scary statistics: In the United States, 6 in 10 or 60% of Americans have 1 chronic condition. 4 in…
Brave Women at WorkThree Hurdles To Delegation: How To Get Started And Save Time With Jennifer Pestikas
“Time is the only commodity that matters.” - Randy Pausch. Since Jennifer is entering a busy season with Brave Women at Work and her corporate work, she has…
Brave Women at WorkIn Her Own Voice: The Rise To CEO With Jennifer McCollum
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s happening with Brave Women at Work in 2024. I am working on building a course for you. Yes, that’s right, a new course with a…
Brave Women at WorkSeeing Through The Money Fog: Unlocking Financial Confidence, Clarity, And Control With Mikelann Valterra
I’m excited to share that we have a repeat guest today! Mikelann Valterra, a money coach, and more specifically the Seattle Money Coach is back on Brave Women…
Brave Women at WorkDr. Anne Welsh On Finding Peace And Freedom From Perfectionism
Hello everyone! How are you doing out there? Quick Pestikas household update. I need more time off after the holidays. LOL. I’m sure you can relate. I’m not…
Brave Women at WorkThe Busy Brain Cure: Healing Stress And Reclaiming Yourself With Dr. Romie Mushtaq
Let’s start with a quote from my guest, Dr. Romie Mushtaq’s website: Calling all high-achieving professionals. It’s time to put an end to relentless cycles of…
Brave Women at WorkSeasons Of Work And Life: Tilt365 Wisdom From Susan Ireland
Can you believe we are already through the month of January? Quick update on the Pestikas household. Keep us in your thoughts because my daughter, Charlotte…
Brave Women at WorkFace Your Money Fear And Get Your Finances In Order With Dr. Barbara Provost And Maggie Nielsen
Women will be in charge of their financial future, but not many are equipped with the knowledge to control their money. Today, let’s talk about money and…
Brave Women at WorkJust Breathe: Mastering Breathwork For Nervous System Balance With Somatic Coach Nicole Smith Levay
Happy New Year's Eve everyone (a few days early)! Welcome to the second in the Brave Women at Work holiday series. This is the next show that I hand-picked for…
Brave Women at WorkThe Best Of Brave Women At Work: Inspiring Confident And Powerful Women With Lydia Fenet
The holiday season is finally here! What that means is a near year-end closing, filling up the air with reflections of what has gone by and what we have…
Brave Women at WorkFive Power Leaks: Take Your Power Back And Fill The Gaps To Own Your Brilliance
How do women leak their power at work? Today, Jennifer Pestikas flies solo to share the five power leaks she sees among women from time to time, whether that…
Brave Women at WorkThe Conscious Influencer: A Conversation On Racial Equity, Women's Rights, Foster Care, And More With Rachel Lauren
I have talked to many successful women in corporate, business owners, authors, speakers, doctors, lawyers, and more, but I have not talked with a socially…
Brave Women at WorkThe Gut-Brain Axis: Healing The Gut To Improve Your Life With Dr. Erika La Vella
Harnessing the power of managing your stress is essential to our health. But when we fall into the abyss of trauma, pain, and chronic disease, it reshapes our…
Brave Women at WorkFocus On Health: Embracing The Power Of Redirection, Routines, And Holistic Medicine With Caitlin Spears
As we inch closer to the end of 2023, are you starting to think about year-end or 2024 goals? When the leaves fall and the weather turns cold, I start turning…
Brave Women at WorkAchieving Magnificence By Murdering Mediocrity With Shilpa Kulshreshtha
Let’s kick off our show with a quote today: “It’s lonely at the top. 99% of people are convinced they are incapable of achieving great things, so they aim for…
Brave Women at WorkStop Waiting For Perfect: Embrace Imperfection And Trust Your Dopeness With L'Oreal Thompson Payton
We talk a lot about perfectionism at Brave Women at Work, and how it can truly cripple us in achieving our goals and dreams. As Brené says, there is no…
Brave Women at WorkRediscovering Joy, Building Confidence, And Thriving Post-Divorce With Renée Bauer
To be a brave woman at work, you need to bring your whole self to work. This means the personal side, the professional side, the physical side, and the…
Brave Women at WorkFrom Trapped To Transcendent: The Trans Journey In The Workplace And Beyond With Courtnei Lee
What is a brave woman if not taking up space to shed light on conversations that are important to our experiences today? The subject of trans or non-binary can…
Brave Women at WorkEmbrace The Magic Of The Fabric: Building A Personal Brand Through The Clothes You Wear With Angela Foster
“The way you dress is an expression of your personality.” - Alessandro Michele. In this episode, Angela Foster brings her magic in building your personal brand…
Brave Women at WorkRemote Setup, War For Top Talent, And The Future Of Work With Nancy Lyons
Have you ever held your vacation time back to use towards the end of the year? I have several weeks off coming up, and boy, do I need it! I am feeling the burn…
Brave Women at WorkFinding Home In Your Skin: Somatic Coaching And Inner Child Healing With Jay Fields
Hello everyone! How are you doing out there? Let’s start with a quote: “We have to listen to the child we once were, the child who still exists inside us. That…
Brave Women at WorkBe UnMessableWith: Cast Magic To Your Life And Career With Josselyne Herman-Saccio
As I am recording this in late August 2023, we just got through the first week of school in the Pestikas household. And I’m tired. What about you? How are you…
Brave Women at WorkHow To Nail Your Next Interview With Megan McCann
Do you remember the movie The Wizard of Oz and the moment when Dorothy, the Lion, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man go behind the curtain to see what the Wizard…
Brave Women at WorkStabilized Flow: How To Prevent And Get Out From Burnout With Lindsay Briner
How does the body play a huge part in how we show up in our work and lives? There are so many areas of study on this, including somatic psychology…
Brave Women at WorkFrom Stress To Strength: Decoding Enneagram Types With Sarah Wallace
Today on the show, I have my guest, Sarah Wallace, an enneagram expert, to cover the Enneagram again with a new twist. We hit harder on how each of the nine…
Brave Women at WorkOur Inner Wisdom: Your Guide Towards Personal And Professional Growth With Churni Bhattacharya
What is your true north in life? How will your inner wisdom get you there? In this episode, we talk with Churni Bhattacharya, Chief Application Officer at…
Brave Women at WorkWhy Not Me?: One Simple Question To Make A Big Difference With Marilyn Vetter
It’s an exciting day at Brave Women at Work! Our second book baby, Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Confidence, comes out in hardcover today! Woo hoo! This book…
Brave Women at WorkHow To Be Bold Professionally And Personally With Martha Aviles
Have you ever experienced the incredible power of being motivated, pushed, and inspired by someone's energy? And that's exactly what my guest accomplished on…
Brave Women at WorkHow To Recharge And Rehumanize Work Cultures With Dr. Keri Ohlrich
Human capital is an important element to achieve business success. But how can business leaders implement empowering work cultures and guide HR officers to…
Brave Women at WorkAll The Wiser: Shattering Mental Health Stigma One Story At A Time With Kimi Culp
I’m going to start being personal and vulnerable today. When I went through burnout in 2019, I went through the dark muck of depression and anxiety. I had no…
Brave Women at WorkFree To Be: The Journey To Reclaiming Your Soul With Shirin Etessam
Here’s a quick personal update. It’s official. I have a kindergartener and a middle schooler. It’s interesting being a mom of kids that are 6 ½ years apart and…
Brave Women at WorkDiscussing Leadership Development Trends For Gen Z With Tammy Dowley-Blackman
Hello everyone! How are you doing out there? Happy Summer to you! It’s beautiful out in Chicago as I’m recording this. In fact, I’m going to take a walk out…
Brave Women at WorkDo You Have Executive Presence? Here Are Five Ways To Get “It”
I recently shared an article by Forbes on executive presence on my social media channels. I thought that would be it on that topic, but nope, I have decided to…
Brave Women at WorkHow To Become The Most Powerful And Confident Woman In The Room With Lydia Fenet
I’m super excited about our guest today, Lydia Fenet. As I mentioned during the show, it was fate that I had Lydia on. So many people kept recommending that I…
Brave Women at WorkThe Art Of Mindful Communication: Navigating Communication And Listening Styles With Jennifer Furlong
I’ve been on a communication kick lately with the podcast. I believe that clear and concise communication is an important ingredient to being a brave woman at…
Brave Women at WorkFrom Competition To Collaboration: The Path To Rising Together And Building A More Inclusive Workplace With Sally Helgesen
Here’s a confession. I think I bought into a lie early in my career. I thought I needed to contort myself into one of the boys to get ahead. I thought if I…
Brave Women at WorkThe Middlescence Manifesto: Building Resilience And Thriving In Midlife With Barbara Waxman
What do you think about the term mid-life crisis? When I think of that term, this is what comes to mind: ◦ A mid-life man buys a Porsche. ◦ He gets a divorce…
Brave Women at WorkWhy You Should Be Living Your Purpose With Alise Cortez
Are you living your purpose? Do you know what your purpose is if you let yourself really go there? So many of us get out of college and pursue a job because we…