Bossed Up

Latest Episodes:

Neurodiversity at Work Jul 25, 2023

Show notes

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:

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How long should I wait to follow up after I apply for a job? Jul 18, 2023

Show notes

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:

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Let Go of Perfection to Pursue Soft Success Jul 11, 2023

Show notes

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:

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Which jobs should you NOT apply to? Jul 04, 2023

Show notes

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:

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Women and the Ambition Penalty Jun 27, 2023

Show notes

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:

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How to Delegate Without Feeling So Bad About It Jun 20, 2023

Show notes

Are you hesitant to delegate? Do you feel bad about delegating? Does it leave you feeling guilty about giving work away to others?

This "anticipatory anxiety" around delegation can seriously hold women leaders back, and prevents you from developing leadership in those around you.

Tune into today's episode to learn how to reframe delegation like a boss.

Related links:

Today's corresponding blog post
Level Up: our leadership accelerator for first-time and aspiring women managers
Ep 265: How to set clear expectations as a leader
HBR: Stop feeling guilty about delegating
Ep 403: How first-time managers can embrace coaching
Research on how women don't delegate as much as men
Video: Why is it harder for women to delegate?

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Toxic Masculinity Ruins Workplaces Jun 13, 2023

Show notes

What is the worst behavior tolerated in your workplace?

Have you seen colleagues yelled at or berated? Told to just "suck it up" or "walk it off" when bad things happen? Do you feel like you need to "man up" to get ahead? These are signs and symptoms of toxic masculine leadership at work.

On today's episode, I sit down with speaker and workplace consultant Jeff Harry, who combines positive psychology and play to heal workplaces and help teams build psychological safety.

Related links:

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How to Be More Persuasive and Influence Without Authority Jun 06, 2023

Show notes

I hear from so many women leaders I work with that one of the biggest challenges inherent in a highly matrixed environment boils down to influencing without authority. If you’ve ever been left wondering, “How on earth do I get this person to do the thing I need them to do, despite not having any authority over them?” - today’s episode is for you!

Related links:

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How to Inclusively Celebrate DEI Holidays and Heritage Months at Work May 30, 2023

Show notes

What's the right way to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion related holidays and heritage months at work?

With Juneteenth on the horizon, Emilie sat down with DEI practitioner Veronique Porter to learn how organizations can avoid missteps and plan intentionally inclusive programming around heritage months and holidays.

Related links:

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How First-Time Managers Can Embrace Coaching May 23, 2023

Show notes

So many first-time managers I work with are used to being the star player, not the coach. But that habit can prove challenging when navigating the transition from individual contributor to first-time manager.

Tune in for today's boss tip episode to learn how emerging leaders can - and truly must - embrace coaching to be more effective.

Related links:

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected