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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…
Episodes
Brave Women at WorkGet Comfortable During Slow Times: Creating Spaces To Just Be In Our Professional And Personal Lives
What are we talking about today? We are going to discuss that uncomfortable feeling when things slow down at work and you aren’t running around with your hair…
Brave Women at WorkProtecting Your Energy: Building Confidence And Success Through The Power Container With Jenna Banks
Protecting your energy is crucial for building confidence and achieving success. The 'power container' is a tool to maintain energy, avoid burnout, and…
Brave Women at WorkDiscovering Your Authentic Self: A Deep Dive Into The BREATH Framework™ With Annie Leib
I’m very excited about our guest today! Annie Leib is someone I met via LinkedIn after watching her create awesome, real, and vulnerable content on LinkedIn…
Brave Women at WorkThe Everyday Feminist: The Key Drivers Of Social Impact With Latanya Mapp Frett
Do you believe you are a feminist? Does the word “feminist” have a bad connotation to you? Here’s the definition of feminist: “Of relating to, supporting, or…
Brave Women at WorkHow To Be In Alignment And Connect With Who You Really Are With Hortense le Gentil
Have you had that moment where time seemed to stand still, and you had a ton done without little effort? Like you were in a state of flow? I love it when this…
Brave Women at WorkPresenting Like A Boss: A Life Skill For Visibility And Success With Bobbie Carlton
Have you ever had sweaty palms before a speech? Have you ever felt like you could get sick before a big presentation because of nerves? If you answered yes…
Brave Women at WorkBegin Boldly: Harnessing The Power Of Risk With Christie Hunter Arscott
Do you like to take risks? How are you with change? Do you adapt easily, or is it difficult for you? Today’s guest, Christie Hunter Arscott, the author of…
Brave Women at WorkThe Power Of Rituals: Mastering Your Day With Intentional Rituals With Tamara Castelo
I recently read the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. If you haven’t read that book, definitely check it out. As I was finishing up this book, I was…
Brave Women at WorkWhy We Need Friendships: The Crucial Connections For Our Well-Being With Shasta Nelson
Do you remember middle school and how painful it was with friendships? Ugh, I shudder at the thought. I will admit I wasn’t a popular kid in middle school or…
Brave Women at WorkThe Power Of Luxury: What’s Behind A Luxury Mindset Neen James
For this episode, we have a return guest! Neen James, an Aussie who loves luxury, including Tiffany mugs and especially champagne, is back on the podcast! And…
Brave Women at WorkWomen Leadership: Finding A Path To The Top With Jenna Fisher
Are you ready for a scary statistic? Only 9% of women are female CEOs of the biggest companies on the S&P 500. That is 45 spots out of 500, folks. But let’s be…
Brave Women at WorkStress And Resilience: Maintaining Optimal Stress To Be Resilient With Dr. Deborah Gilboa
How do you feel about stress? Do you think it’s good or bad? What idea about stress did others teach to you? If you’re anything like me, you would think that…
Brave Women at WorkJust Breathe: Breathing Exercises To Help Regulate The Nervous System With Somatic Coach Nicole Smith Levay
The nervous system plays a big part in our health. A dysregulated nervous system contributes to stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. If you’re prone to…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 115 Train Your Brain to Be More Productive with Dr. Nicole Byers
Would you like to be more productive? AKA get more done with less stress. What if I told you that this is possible? You would probably tell me I was joking…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 114 Shame Resilience with Andrea Owen
On a scale of 1 to 10 with my excitement level today, I am definitely at a 10. I completed a Google Survey last year in preparation for the 2023 Brave Women at…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 113 Your Calling with Rha Goddess
“Your profession is not what brings home your weekly paycheck; your profession is what you're put here on earth to do, with such passion and such intensity…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 112 The Best You with Susan Mackenty Brady
We’ve had an eventful January in the Pestikas household. Our family is in full swing again between kids in activities, post-holiday parties (yes, that’s a…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 111 The Career In-Between with Sara Webb
Have you ever gone through an unplanned job loss? With so many people going through layoffs in various industries today, today’s show with Brave Women at Work…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 110 Plan for a Successful 2023 with Anna Runyan
Are you looking to have an amazing 2023? If so, plan, plan, plan for it! My guest today, Anna Runyan, is the owner and CEO of Classy Career Girl, a platform to…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 110 Plan for a Successful 2023 with Anna Runyan
Here’s a fact about me. I’m a nerd for making a list and setting a plan. How about you? Planning is not making a resolution. It’s putting pen to paper, setting…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 109 Conquer Sticky Conversations with Jill Shroyer
Does having tough or let’s call them “sticky” conversations make you uncomfortable? Yeah, me too! It makes me sweat and want to procrastinate having them…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 108 Bonus Episode: Everyone Has a Story Inside of Them with Shelia Higgs Burkhalter
Today on the show, I have a special guest, Shelia Higgs Burkhalter. Shelia and I met the last year while we were working on the Brave Women at Work: Stories of…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 107 Get Out of Your Money Fog with Mikelann Valterra
Many of us start the new year with resolutions. And saving a certain amount, paying debt, or creating a financial or retirement plan may be on your resolution…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 106 The Best of Brave Women at Work - Be More with Less with Courtney Carver
Happy Holidays! I am practicing what I preach at Brave Women at Work and taking a break over the holidays. I am bringing back one of my favorite episodes…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 105 The Best of Brave Women at Work - Stress Reset with Sarah Marie Liddle
Happy Holidays! I am practicing what I preach at Brave Women at Work and taking a break over the holidays. I am bringing back two episodes for the end of the…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 104 The Chakras and Your Energy at Work with Zenobia Tantra
There's a commonality between Brave Women at Work guests, they've all discussed the importance of mindset. If you don’t believe in yourself, you can’t be…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 103 Recognize and Heal Your Burnout with Cait Donovan
I'm so excited about my guest, Cait Donovan, today! Cait speaks about burnout in an entirely different way, one that is more forgiving and filled with grace…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 102 One Bold Move a Day with Shanna Hocking
As we’re approaching the end of 2022 (I can’t believe it), my conversation with Shanna Hocking was motivating to me, and I’m sure that it will be for you as…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 101 Gratitude is the Answer
I hope you have a beautiful Thanksgiving with your family and friends today. Take a break from turkey eating and pre-Black Friday shopping and listen to the…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 100 What I Have Learned after 100 Podcast Episodes
Are you ready for it? Let’s party! We have officially reached 100 episodes! 100 episodes! I CANNOT believe it! If you had told me two years ago that I would…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 99 Claim Your Energetic Power with Dr. Sharon Melnick
What do you think of when you hear the word power? Does it sound off-putting? Too masculine or dominant? Do you think women can be powerful or hold positions…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 98 Fit Work Into Your Seasons with Tara Horstmeyer
Jacob Brown, a keynote speaker, marketing manager, and LinkedIn influencer, recently said: The trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let things go…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 97 Find Your Strength with Miriam Lawrence
Have you met someone who stopped you in your tracks significantly? “Wow, I can’t believe she’s doing kind of way?" My guest today, Miriam Lawrence, is a…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 96 Steel Toes and Stilettos with Kathy Miller
I learned about today’s guest, Kathy Miller, from another guest, Alison Martin, with Engaged Mentoring. Alison purposefully contacted me to say that Kathy…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 95 Discover Your Next Chapter with Liz Brunner
If you had told me that I would be at my book signing a year ago, I would have told you to get out of town. Writing a book was always a dream, but I always put…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 94 On the Other Side of Cancer with Helen King
Today is a special day with a very special guest. My guest for today’s show is Helen King. Helen is important to me in so many ways. She is my podcast producer…
Brave Women at WorkEp: 93 Burn it Down with Shannon Siriano Greenwood
“Spending time around people who inspire you will not only affect your career, it will change your life.” Shannon Siriano Greenwood My guest today, Shannon…
Brave Women at WorkEp: 92 Free and Clear with Shira Miller
Here's the bad news: we all get stuck at some point in our lives. It's part of the human condition. My guest today, Shira Miller, certified coach, and…
Brave Women at WorkEp: 91 Thoughts on The Quiet Quit
I have been seeing articles about the quiet quit all over lately. Many friends and colleagues have also asked for my thoughts on this topic, so I decided to…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 90 Don’t Let Your Circumstances Stop You with Susie Carder
TRIGGER WARNING My guest and I have a powerful conversation which includes domestic violence and suicide. Please listen with care. Have you ever met someone…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 89 The Importance of Professional Image with Cari Rutkoskie
It’s almost fall! My favorite time of year. I’ve been working with Charlotte, my 5th grader, on her fall wardrobe. I don’t remember being as concerned about…
Brave Women at WorkEP:88 The ABC’s of DEI with Martine Kalaw
Today, we talked about a hot-button topic on LinkedIn and in all work environments. DEI or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. You may be very familiar with this…
Brave Women at WorkEP 87: You are Worth More with Kathryn Valentine
Did you know that men and women negotiate differently? For example, if you want and deserve a raise and go to your boss and strongly ask for it, it may not be…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 86 The Shy Leader with Claire O’Hanlon
You may or may not believe this, but I was really shy as a kid. A true wallflower. It was so painful. I was the kid that didn’t know why I felt so out of…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 85 Cultivating a Growth Mindset
Happy Brave Women at Work Thursday! Do you have a fixed or growth mindset? After reading more about this, I knew that I had to share it on Brave Women at Work…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 84 The Power of the Enneagram with Erin Baute
If you’ve been listening to Brave Women at Work for a while, you know that I love the Enneagram. If you’re new to the show, welcome to my obsession. The…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 83 Negotiate like a Boss with Penny Rosema
You all know that I love a good negotiation. I believe knowing how to ask for what you want is so critical. Today’s guest, Penny Rosema, is an expert in…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 82 Five Tips for New Managers
Let's face it. Being a first-time manager is hard. It can be confusing, scary, and even lonely because we're often thrown into the role with no formal training…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 81 Stress Reset with Sarah Marie Liddle
Are you stressed? Annually companies in the U.S. spend over $300 billion on employee health care and missed days at work due to high levels of stress. In…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 80 Moving Through a Man's World with Kristin Harrison - Part 2
Welcome to the second part of my conversation with Kristin Harrison! If you haven’t listened to episode #79 (the prior episode on Moving Through a Man’s…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 79 Moving through a man’s world with Kristin Harrison - Part 1
My girl, Kristin Harrison, is back on Brave Women at Work! This time, we’re talking about each of our experiences moving through a man’s world and what that…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 78 Going Back to the Office with Liz Kislik
I am excited for my guest today, Liz Kislik! Liz was an executive coach and consultant before it was even an industry. She brings over 30 years of experience…
Brave Women at WorkEP 77: Unstuck with Lia Garvin
Have you ever felt stuck or powerless in a situation? Have you started believing your inner critic's monologue about how you're not good enough, smart enough…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 76 I Love Me More with Jenna Banks
Today, I talk about a concept that I'm still learning. It’s the phrase “I love me more”. I bristle with the idea of putting myself and my own self-love before…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 75 Bring Your Brilliance with Carla Taylor
Do you have a favorite quote, movie, or book that motivates you or inspires your work? My guest today, Carla Taylor, has a quote near and dear to her heart…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 74 Power at the Table with Sharla Frost
Today, my guest is Sharla Frost, an accomplished trial attorney, entrepreneur, and author. I not only talk about having a seat at the table at work but how you…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 73 The No Club with Laurie Weingart
Do you have a problem saying NO? Do you take on unnecessary projects at work because you believe extra work is going to reward you? Are you afraid of saying no…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 72 Your Identity as a Leader with Laurie Wessels
Laurie Wessels and I met each other via another one of my guests, Natalie Benamou. Laurie has been a coach, trainer, and speaker for many years. I love that…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 71 Wild Hair with Tracy Edmonds
I’m excited about today’s guest. Tracy Edmonds and I met on LinkedIn after yes, she wrote an amazing post about burnout and her pivot to business ownership…
Brave Women at WorkEP: 70 The Tortoise and Hare Energy
It's Brave Women at Work Thursday! Do you remember the childhood story, The Tortoise and the Hare? I'm reflecting on it this week after receiving some feedback…