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Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Anyway is about being different, and doing it anyway. I spent 15 years at Vestas, across six roles, the last as VP Marketing and Brand, never quite fitting the corporate mold. Along the way I built content for neurodivergent people, introverts, and anyone who feels different at work. Now I've left corporate to be my own boss. This show is all of that: working in corporate, not fitting the mold, and leaving a career to build something new.
Episodes
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Quiet Leadership: Why You Don't Need to Be Loud
Most leadership advice assumes you are an extrovert. Learn why forcing this style is exhausting and how to find your own path. Many books push a specific brand…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
15 years of experience: How I finally started getting paid what I'm worth
Getting paid for expertise feels different than a standard salary. Learn why direct compensation is more validating. Most of us are conditioned to measure our…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
i don't need less work, i need more control
I used to think I wanted to work less, but I realized that true work life balance is actually about control, not volume. Many of us start a career change with…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Thought Leadership Is Dead (And Why You're Doing It Wrong)
Thought leadership has become a hollow format. Learn why returning to authentic communication is the only way to stand out. The original concept of thought…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Why your neurodivergent employees are actually your greatest asset
Neurotypical leaders need to understand how to better support neurodivergent talent to build a more effective, inclusive team. Many professionals adapt to…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Why You're Actually Burning Out (It's Not Your Workload)
Burnout from work identity often stems from the gap between your true self and your professional persona. Let's fix that. Most organizations focus on workload…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Why Coaching Isn't What You Think
Effective coaching is not about giving advice. It is about creating the necessary space for individuals to think clearly. Many high performers find that…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
The Real Reason I Get On Stage
I choose to do keynote speaking because ideas are understood better when they are felt, not just heard. Many people assume I take these speaking engagements to…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
I Quit Corporate to Become a Fractional CMO: Here’s What Happened
Leaving a 15-year corporate career to become a fractional CMO requires a new strategy for selling your professional experience. After stepping away from a VP…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Why You're Afraid of Failure (And How to Fix It)
Struggling with the fear of failure? Here are 10 practical strategies to help you stop avoiding risk and start embracing growth. Many people let the potential…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
How to Keep Your Cool: 10 Phrases for Every Conflict
Need better conflict resolution skills? Here are 10 phrases to help you navigate disagreements with respect and calm. Navigating tension in the office or in…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
The Truth About Being an Introvert: It's Not What You Think
Many people hide being an introvert in business to get ahead. Here is why that strategy is outdated and how things are changing.For years, I felt the pressure…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
I left my 9-to-5 and it was the best decision ever
Managing a career transition away from a traditional role can feel daunting. Here is why having multiple projects beats one job.After 15 years in a corporate…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Why is personal branding so popular right now?
Why has personal branding become such a dominant conversation? I don’t think it’s simply because LinkedIn grew or everyone wants to become an influencer. I…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Why Working for Yourself Still Feels Uncertain When Things Are Going Well
Working for yourself can be going well and still feel uncertain. In this episode, I talk about signing clients, sending proposals, doing financial calculations…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Most leadership advice was written for extroverts
Every leadership book describes the same person. Commands the room, projects authority through their voice, takes up space without thinking about it. And the…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Creativity vs. Efficiency: How to Survive in a Rigid Company
Learn how to maintain creativity in a conformist corporate culture that prioritizes efficiency over innovation. Stop letting fear of mistakes hold back your…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
How to Build Authority When You're Younger Than Your Team
Managing people older than you can be a challenge for new managers. Learn how to build respect and foster collaboration effectively. Stepping into a leadership…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
When Certainty Fails: The Hidden Skill Every Leader Needs
Learn the essentials of leading with ambiguity to maintain clarity and direction for your team during times of crisis. Effective leaders know that uncertainty…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Why Your Boss Isn't Promoting You (It's Not Your Work)
Improving your managing upwards skills might be the only way to fix your stagnant career trajectory. You might be working hard, but your career trajectory…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
The underrated benefit of corporate life
I love working for myself, but I massively underestimated one thing: how much structure corporate life gives you without you having to create it. Now I decide…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
I Left Corporate and Discovered I Actually Like Selling Myself
Before leaving corporate, I assumed finding clients would be one of the parts of working independently that I would hate. Cold outreach. Following up. Talking…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
So what happened after I left corporate?
Almost three months ago, I left a corporate career that had shaped most of my working life. Since then, quite a few people have asked me some version of the…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
What a Fractional CMO actually is — and who needs one
What a Fractional CMO actually is — and who needs one Fractional is not a polite word for freelance. It's not junior support. It's not "a little bit of…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
You’re Already Playing Office Politics
Office politics has a bad reputation, mostly because people confuse it with manipulation. So a lot of people pretend they don’t participate in it at all. But…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
The spiral after being wrong in public
Being wrong in public is one thing. The hours and days after are another. Most leadership advice tells you to own it quickly and move on, which skips the part…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
That nervous feeling before executive meetings? Here's why!
Even at VP level, the meetings that make your heart race don't go away. The ones where you're there to challenge something, defend your team, or push back on a…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
The gap between who you are and who work wants you to be
We keep saying “bring your whole self to work.” But that’s not really what’s expected, is it? In this episode, I talk about the gap between what companies say…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
The Most Underrated Leadership Skill: Asking Questions
Most people think leadership is about having the right answers. I think it is often about asking the right questions. In this episode I talk about why…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Stop people pleasing at work
Always saying yes at work can look like commitment, but over time it can dilute your focus and drain your confidence. In this episode, I reflect on how people…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
How I Stopped Overthinking Every Decision
I used to overthink everything, turning even small decisions into something heavy and exhausting, as if every choice was a test I was afraid of failing. In…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
How to Build Meaningful Connections in a Digital World
Building meaningful connections has always mattered, but in a digital world where many of our relationships live entirely online, it can feel harder to do…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
20 Years Living Abroad. Here’s What I’ve Learned
Twenty years ago, I moved abroad and built my life in a country that was not the one I was born in. In this episode, I reflect on what living abroad actually…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
How to End a Meeting That Should Have Been an Email
Unproductive meetings are one of the biggest energy drains in corporate life. They waste time, reduce focus, and quietly damage morale and culture. In this…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
When Your Mind Goes Quiet in a Meeting
Ever had your mind go silent in a meeting or important conversation? You know what you want to say, but the words refuse to show up. It happens to many of us…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
How My Brain Works in Meetings (and Why I See What Others Miss)
We don’t all experience meetings the same way. Some people focus on what’s being said. I focus on everything happening beneath it—the tone, the pauses, the…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
The REAL Secret to Sticking with New Habits for GOOD
We often think change starts with action. “I’ll start running,” “I’ll start eating better,” “I’ll try to be more confident.” But real change begins with…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Five-Second Tricks to Reset Your Mindset
Sometimes, all it takes is five seconds to change your entire day. In this episode, I share 10 simple tricks you can use to break negative thought loops…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
What I Wish Neurotypical Leaders Understood
Most workplaces run on one idea of “normal”: fast talkers, extroverts, people who thrive in back-to-back meetings. But for many of us who are autistic, ADHD…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Owning the Room as an Introvert
Most people think you have to be loud to own the room. But introverts bring something powerful to leadership: quiet confidence, presence, and clarity. In this…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Why I Talk About Taylor Swift With Strangers in Suits
Ever been stuck at a business dinner where the food is tiny, the talk is dull, and you wonder why you even said yes? I have. My solution is simple: drop Taylor…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
What Sensory Overload at Work Really Feels Like
Most people think sensory overload at work is obvious—someone covering their ears or walking out of a meeting. The truth? It’s usually invisible. Subtle. And…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Silencing Self-Doubt: 10 Practical Steps to Build Real Confidence
Self-doubt can be paralyzing—but it doesn’t have to control your story. In this episode, I share 10 powerful strategies to move through self-doubt and build…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Loud ≠ Leader: Visibility Tips for Quiet Professionals
Why do the loudest people in the room get promoted—while the quiet high performers get overlooked? In this episode, I talk about the frustrating reality of…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
💥 Burnout Is More Than Just Stress — 10 Ways to Reclaim Your Energy
Burnout isn’t just about being tired. It’s a deep, persistent exhaustion—emotional, mental, and physical—that builds over time. And if you’ve been feeling…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Why I Stopped Glorifying Being Busy
There was a time when I thought being busy meant I was successful. Packed calendar. Overflowing inbox. Constant hustle. But eventually I realized busy wasn’t…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Survival Mode: What Helped Me Get Through My Hardest Year
2024 wasn’t a year of thriving for me. It was a year of surviving. Grief, divorce, parenting stress, and burnout pushed me into quiet survival mode—the kind…
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Why Fake Urgency at Work Breaks Trust
In this episode, I’m calling out a common leadership habit: creating fake urgency. You’ve probably seen it—arbitrary deadlines, made-up fires, pressure that’s…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
10 Misconceptions About Introverts—And Why They’re Wrong
For years, I pretended to be more extroverted than I really am. Why? Because I was ambitious—and I didn’t want to be held back just because I’m an introvert…
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Leading Through Personal Challenges 💔: Showing Up When Life Gets Hard
Leadership doesn’t pause for life’s challenges. Whether you’re navigating grief, burnout, illness, stress, or divorce—you're still expected to lead. But what…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
How Non-Traditional Leaders Can Thrive in Cross-Generational Teams
Leading a team with multiple generations—Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—can be complex. But for non-traditional leaders, it’s also a powerful…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
📣 10 Personal Branding Tips That Actually Make You Stand Out
Building a personal brand doesn’t mean being loud, fake, or perfectly polished. It means showing up with clarity, consistency, and authenticity—so the right…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
🎙️ How to Handle Difficult People at Work—Without Losing Your Mind 🚩
We all deal with difficult people at some point—the micromanager, the interrupter, the drama-seeker. You can’t always avoid them, but you can control how you…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
🎙️ Leading Extroverts as an Introverted Leader 🤯💡 – How to Find Balance
Leading a team of extroverts as an introverted leader can feel overwhelming. Extroverts thrive on brainstorming, fast discussions, and high-energy…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
🎙️ 10 Quick Phrases to Handle Conflict Like a Pro
Conflict is inevitable, but how you handle it makes all the difference. In this episode, I share 10 powerful phrases that can help you de-escalate tension…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Is This the End of Americanization?
For decades, American culture dominated the world—Hollywood, pop music, social media, even the way we define success. But something is shifting. 🌍 The rise of…
- Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway
Master Negotiation: 10 Powerful Tips to Stay Confident & Win! 💼💡
Negotiation doesn’t have to be stressful! 🤝 Whether you're discussing a salary, a business deal, or everyday agreements, these 10 powerful tips will help you…
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🧠 Self-Awareness: The Superpower That Transforms Your Life 🚀
Self-awareness isn’t just a buzzword—it’s asuperpower that can transform the way youthink, communicate, and lead. When you truly understand yourself, you make…
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The Power of Recognition: Why Appreciation Transforms Workplace Culture 🎙️✨
In today’s fast-paced work environment,recognition is often overlooked—but it’s one of the most powerful tools for building a thriving workplace. When…
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Leading as an Introvert: 6 Tips That Helped Me Thrive
Leading as an Introvert: 6 Tips That Helped Me Thrive I’m an introvert. And I’m a people leader. People expect leaders to be loud, outgoing, and always at the…