This Is Woman's Work with Nicole Kalil

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073 / Getting Rejected By Adam Grant Nov 10, 2021

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This is a story of rejection… my rejection. By Adam Grant. But it’s probably not the story you think it is.

Let me start by sharing, I am a BIG fan of Adam Grant. I’ve read his books (#1 NY Times bestseller “Think Again, most recently), listen to his podcast “WorkLife”, and follow him religiously on social media (@adamgrant on IG). And getting rejected by him made me an even bigger fan of him and his work.

Because he reminded me that rejection can be a gift, a lesson, an opportunity and a blessing… and you don’t need to be an a-hole about it.

Listen in to hear my story of rejection...

Let me also add a loving reminder that our heartbreaks, unanswered prayers, “nos”, and even ghosting are often the universe's way of redirecting us towards something or someone else. That rejection is part of success, and the more “nos” you collect, the more “yeses” that will come along with them.

What we really need to be doing is getting rejected more often, by bigger and better people.

This is Woman’s Work.

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072 / Setting And Communicating Healthy Boundaries with Diann Wingert Oct 27, 2021

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Setting boundaries is a way of communicating your value and saying no to things that don’t serve you will actually build your confidence. I say this with love, but setting boundaries is something we ALL get to work on, because I don’t know many women who do it well - and I myself continue to work on this skill.

Here to guide us through this immensely important topic is Diann Wingert - a business mindset coach, and licensed psychotherapist - who’s expertise both with mental health and with coaching female entrepreneurs makes her an expert in mindset, preventing burnout and setting healthy boundaries.

You’re not a machine, you don’t have unlimited capacity, and time is a limited and fixed resource. So when you say “yes” to one thing, you’re automatically saying “no” to something else… and some yeses will cost you more than a thousand noes ever will.

My friend Kristin Burke recently shared a quote that says “Decide what kind of life you really want, and then say no to everything that isn’t that.” That, my friends, is my new favorite definition of what it looks, feels and sounds like to be doing Woman’s Work.

To learn more about the work Diann is doing please visit: www.diannwingertcoaching.com

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071 / Retaining Women (and Why They’re Fleeing) with Teresa Tanner Oct 20, 2021

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There are approximately 2 million fewer women in the labor force than before the pandemic. Why in a country that’s now facing a labor shortage, do so many women remain unemployed?

Why did so many women leave the workforce in the first place?

Here to help us navigate through this very complex topic is Teresa Tanner - Founder and CEO of Reserve Squad, a company that helps other companies retain women and preserve their pipeline of female talent. A long time advocate for women, Teresa has received numerous awards and accolades for her work. She speaks across the country and is featured in the likes of USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Today Show and many more.

In the words of Teresa Tanner, “We need to stop allowing life’s temporary circumstances to permanently derail the careers of women.”

This is an episode EVERYONE should listen to!

And ladies, keep searching for opportunities and companies that value and appreciate your talent and are willing to prove it by the environments, compensation, and benefits they offer.

Your job is to do your job, and do it well. A company’s job is to figure out how to keep talent from walking out the door. Let’s all do our jobs.

This is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about the work Teresa is doing please visit: www.reservesquad.com

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070 / Impostor Syndrome II with Dr. Valerie Young Oct 13, 2021

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We are doubling down, releasing two back to back episodes on the same topic, because it is THAT important!

I’m joined by Dr. Valerie Young - internationally known expert on impostor syndrome and co-founder of The Impostor Syndrome Institute. From NASA to Google, Pfizer to MIT, Valerie has spoken to hundreds of organizations and universities. She has been cited in major publications like TIME, Newsweek and O Magazine, and is the author of “The Secret Thoughts Of Successful Women.”

She shares that, in order to limit impostor syndrome in our careers and our lives, we have to practice reframing, and it starts with our thoughts, not our feelings.

So, how do we steer away from impostor syndrome, and toward confidence and humble realism? We cover that, and more, in this episode!

This is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about Dr. Valerie Young please visit: www.impostorsyndrome.com

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069 / Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Tega Edwin Sep 29, 2021

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We’re digging into a topic that frankly I’ve avoided on our podcast for almost 2 years: Imposter Syndrome.

I’ve seen far too many women struggle with this (including myself) and I’m kind of pissed off about it. Research shows that approximately 70% of the population experiences it, and while men are susceptible, it’s most prevalent among women, and even more among women of color.

I’m joined by Dr. Tega Edwin - Award Winning Career Development Researcher, Educator, Speaker, and Owner of Her Career Doctor, where she helps women get clear about who they are so they can find and thrive in fulfilling careers.

Her knowledge, insights, and advice around moving through impostor syndrome is some of the best I’ve heard… you’re going to want to listen to this one more than once!

To learn more about Dr. Tega Edwin please visit: www.hercareerdoctor.com

For Tega’s free fulfilling career guide visit: https://hercareerdoctor.com/fulfilling-career-guide/

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068 / Ditch the Sleazy Sales Tactics with Erika Tebbens Sep 15, 2021

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Whether it be a product, service or career opportunity, we are all selling or being sold to on a daily basis. Sales is a part of our lives. So we might as well create an empowered and productive perception of it, aaaaand we might as well be good at it.

I’ve invited Erika Tebbens - Business Strategist, Sales and Marketing Coach, and fellow Podcaster, who’s on a mission to help people ditch the sleazy sales tactics, and find real solutions for real businesses. Erika shares with us her S.A.L.E.S method to authentic selling.

If sales and self promotion is ultimately about confidence, courage and impact, then it’s time we all get to it. Because if not you, then who? And if not now, then when?

Let’s support, promote, encourage, hire, say yes to women who are bravely putting themselves out there… let’s celebrate women in sales!

This is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about Erika Tebbens please visit: www.erikatebbens.com

For Erika’s free downloadable guide to her No-Sleaze Sales Method visit:https://erikatebbensconsulting.com/no-sleaze-selling

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067 / Tell Your Damn Story with Sara Connell Sep 08, 2021

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Our stories have been swept aside by history, society, religion and culture for far too long, but in order to have an impact they MUST be heard, and in order to be heard they MUST be told.

I am joined by Sara Connell - Founder of The Thought Leader Academy, where she helps coaches, writers and entrepreneurs become published authors, and in-demand speakers. A best selling author herself, Sara has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, The View, The Today Show, and featured in The New York Times, Forbes, NPR, and so many others. Sara shares with us how to make sure our stories get told, and how to take them to the next level.

Your story is not meant to stay hidden. Whether you share it with the world or one person you love, it IS meant to be shared. How will you share it? Who will you tell it to? Who gets to be both a witness and a benefactor of YOUR truth?

This, the telling of your story...This Is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about Sara Connell please visit: www.saraconnell.com

To get free access to Sara’s How To Write A Best Selling Book That Changes Lives Masterclass please visit: https://saraconnell.mykajabi.com/writeyourbookmasterclass

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066 / 4 Shifts To Finding Positivity In Media with Liesl Ulrich-Verderber Sep 01, 2021

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While there are many great purposes for social media, the news and various other forms of media, these can also negatively impact our energy, our mindset, and our confidence.

I am joined by Liesl Ulrich-Verderber - CEO of Ever Widening Circles, a global positive media company with the goal of proving we still live in an amazing world by changing the negative dialogue and celebrating the people, organizations and discoveries that prove it.

What impact would it have on your energy if you found a healthy way to be informed, to digest what’s going on in the world? Not to put your head in the sand, but to also look for the good, rather than allowing yourself to just be sucked into the bad. To have empathy, to remain curious, to be kind, and to remain confident, no matter what media you’re engaged in.

You have the choice of who and what you let in. Choose with your values, your hopes, your goals and your sanity in mind. Choose wisely. This Is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about Liesl Ulrich-Verderber please visit: www.everwideningcircles.com

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065 / Gender Equity And Steps To Get There with Maureen Devine-Ahl Aug 18, 2021

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I have found my mission twin and am so thrilled for this conversation on all things gender equity!

I am joined by Maureen Devine-Ahl - Founder and Principal at Candor & Company, Author of “How To Make The Matriarchy,” and fellow woman on a mission to achieve gender equity in her lifetime. She is committed to eliminating barriers and coaches both women and leaders as a women’s empowerment advocate. (Sound like someone you know??)

I get that not everyone is as passionate as I am about gender equity, equal pay, getting women in leadership and seeing more women start businesses, write business books… but I truly believe it would be a better world if ALL humans were valued as equals (not as the same, but valued in our differences… equal in our rights and opportunities).

Individually, we are all whole, worthy and valuable, but we become better together. Find your people, find your tribe, share those passions, support each others risks, aim high, dream big and tell all the naysayers to get the f*$k out of the way because you have important work to do.

This Is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about Maureen Devine-Ahl please visit:candorandcompany.com

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064 / Representation in Entertainment with Laura Hunter Drago Aug 04, 2021

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Who doesn’t love a good movie? Getting lost in a story or having a good cry, disconnecting from everyday life, just to be entertained.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t take much to recognize how our entertainment reinforces stereotypes and gender expectations.

On this episode, I’m joined by Laura Hunter Drago - Award Winning Film Producer, Member of SAG AFTRA and Women In Media, and Assistant Editor in Chief of Ms. In The Biz. Laura co-founded New Girl Pictures, a production company that’s committed to getting women into positions both in front of and behind the camera.

Representation does matter and we need women in key roles that will share our stories honestly and with care. I for one am excited to see women with complex, full and imperfect lives. And for the love of God, more women who go to bed without a full set of makeup on...who does that?!

It’s time we hear the real stories of real women, and I guarantee it will be plenty entertaining.

This Is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about Laura Hunter Drago please visit: laurahunterdrago.com

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