Best Marissa McKool Podcasts (2025)

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Banishing Burnout with Marissa McKool 55:35

12d ago55:35

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You know I love to talk about burnout prevention. I recently was in a unique situation at work where I could tell that a fellow female colleague was at the edge of burnout. She was experiencing physical and mental symptoms, was simply not a nice person because the stress was so high, and I could tell she felt stuck in her situation. So, what did I …

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Redefining RARE Leadership with Aiko Bethea 1:01:51

5d ago1:01:51

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An interview with Aiko Bethea

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Lead with an A3 Culture with Andrea Wanerstrand 57:17

19d ago57:17

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When I grew up in corporate, I was taught the following: Leave your baggage at the door. Fake it until you make it. Suck it up, buttercup. As a result, as an employee and new manager, I thought you had to divorce your emotions and personal life from your work life as soon as you entered your work environment. What I have learned over time is that I…

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A Life Made from Scratch with Former Congresswoman Marie Newman 1:00:48

26d ago1:00:48

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As I am recording this, we are 1 week after the Thrive in ’25 Conference. Wow! Just wow! The women that attended were so powerful and wonderful to meet and get to know in-person. It was almost like an out-of-body experience to know that I helped bring this to life. And now, I am resting as much as I can. After 1 year of planning, it is wonderful to…

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Why Chasing Contentment Through Overwork Is Not the Answer with Marilyn Vetter 49:23

1M ago49:23

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I’d like to start by giving a warm welcome back to my wiser, older sister (well, she’s not my sister, but she feels like it), Marilyn Vetter. Marilyn and I met one another a few years ago, and our stories are so similar, it’s eerie. In Marilyn’s first chapter in Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Confidence, she talked about the question, “Why Not Me?…

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Inhale Faith, Exhale Fear: Embracing a New Way of Life and Work with Dr. Shawnte Elbert 58:53

1M ago58:53

58:53

Have you ever had a work situation that took you to your knees and required your faith that everything was going to be okay? I have. In one of my roles, my boss told me that I wasn’t the right fit for the role and that I was going on the dreaded performance improvement plan or PIP for short. I was typically the person that was helping others improv…

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From Pantsuits to Swimsuits: Allow Yourself to Evolve with Jackie Cetera 49:21

2M ago49:21

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What is your Plan A? My Plan A was to go to college, get married, have 2 kids, and have a great career. I didn’t know that I would have post-partum anxiety and secondary infertility with my family and burnout on the path to career success. As the cliché goes, life can throw us curveballs, and it up to us how we handle these challenges and pivot to …

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No Longer Hiding Your Story: Start with Compassion with Amy Quesenberry 56:02

2M ago56:02

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I am so excited for my guest today, Amy Quesenberry. Amy and I met through Shelia Higgs Burkhalter and the Infuse Compassion into Companies Conference. When we met, Amy shared her Start with Compassion model, and I was blown away. If we start with compassion with ourselves, with one another, and within companies, it truly can drive better relations…

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Decoding the Workplace: Working with Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z with Meghan Grace 1:08:45

2M ago1:08:45

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On this weeks episode, Meghan Grace https://www.meghanmgrace.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/genz/id1377915856 https://www.amazon.com/Generation-Goes-College-Corey-Seemiller-ebook/dp/B019YNNZAA?ref_=ast_author_dp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K52C97N/ref=mes-dp?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=TPIuC&content-id=amzn1.sym.8572ac08-6096-4eb6-b32e-2c759…

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Leveraging Talk Types to Maximize Personal and Professional Relationships with Amanda Kenderes 58:55

2M ago58:55

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I am so excited for my conversation with my guest, Amanda Kenderes. Amanda has discovered something entirely new about communication that I am pumped to share with you. It’s called Talk Types. What if the way we talk and who we are as people are intrinsically linked? If we understand our talk type and others, we can understand how to better communi…

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Breath, Sweat, and Reinvention: A Leader's inner Journey with Nicole Meline 52:08

2M ago52:08

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When we grow up, we think we have it all figured out, don’t we? We believe we should go to college, get a good job, find our perfect partner, be fit, have a good circle of friends, maybe have kids, etc. All before the age of 35. We have these insane expectations for ourselves and what our lives will be. And then, we learn. Maybe the job or career p…

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Release Your Corporate Baggage and Take Control of Your Career with Tamara McLemore 55:50

3M ago55:50

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Have you ever thought about the concept of baggage at work? I have a dear friend, Pam, that always tells me “Wherever you go, there you are.” If you don’t do the lessons, you bring everything with you from job to job or company to company. You bring your habits, patterns, and mental and emotional baggage. The question that my guest, Tamara McLemore…

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From Panic to Purpose Ep 10: Harnessing Your Purpose to Make a Bigger Impact in Public Health 23:39

3M ago23:39

23:39

This episode is from a special video series, From Panic to Purpose, designed to help public health professionals navigate the stress and uncertainty of today’s turbulent environment. As a public health professional, you’ve likely been feeling the impact of a rapidly changing landscape—political instability, funding cuts, layoffs, and increasing pre…

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Drop Perfectionism and Embrace Delegation with the BIKE Method with Tonya Herb 1:05:29

3M ago1:05:29

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My guest today, Tonya Herb, is welcoming me and anyone else that struggles with this, to try a new way. What if we turned to others and delegated during stressful times, and really all the time? I know, monumental for perfectionists like me. What if we engaged in kindness towards ourselves? Tonya dives into her proprietary BIKE method and how she l…

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From Panic to Purpose Ep 9: How to Feel More in Control of Your Emotions 21:45

3M ago21:45

21:45

This episode is from a special video series, From Panic to Purpose, designed to help public health professionals navigate the stress and uncertainty of today’s turbulent environment. As a public health professional, you’ve likely been feeling the impact of a rapidly changing landscape—political instability, funding cuts, layoffs, and increasing pre…

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Feel Good Finance: Untangle Your Relationship with Money with Aja Evans 51:54

3M ago51:54

51:54

Here’s a fact: For many years, I didn’t know that our money mindset has a direct relationship with how powerful we feel and how we move through our professional and personal lives. I didn’t get the connection, and I have been in financial services for over 25 years. After I dove into all things on leadership, self-improvement, and energetic managem…

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From Panic to Purpose Ep 8: Two Powerful Tools to Build Confidence and Certainty in Uncertain Times 14:04

3M ago14:04

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This episode is from a special video series, From Panic to Purpose, designed to help public health professionals navigate the stress and uncertainty of today’s turbulent environment. As a public health professional, you’ve likely been feeling the impact of a rapidly changing landscape—political instability, funding cuts, layoffs, and increasing pre…

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Be a Better Leader by Reading Fiction with Melanie Bell 39:21

3M ago39:21

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Where are my readers? Or what about aspiring readers? If you are a reader, this show is for you! When I was introduced to Melanie Bell and her work with Leaders Who Fiction, I knew she had to be on Brave Women at Work. I am a non-fiction reader and often struggle with getting into a fiction book. When I heard Melanie talk about the benefits of fict…

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From Panic to Purpose Ep 7: How to Calm Your Mind and Stop Negative Thoughts 14:12

4M ago14:12

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This episode is from a special video series, From Panic to Purpose, designed to help public health professionals navigate the stress and uncertainty of today’s turbulent environment. As a public health professional, you’ve likely been feeling the impact of a rapidly changing landscape—political instability, funding cuts, layoffs, and increasing pre…

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The Power of Community, Truth Telling, and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone with Robyn Malone 56:45

4M ago56:45

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“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” —Martin Luther King Jr. If the term Brave Women at Work were in the dictionary, (why isn’t it? LOL), Robyn Malone would be part of the definition. I met Robyn through a dear friend and colleague, and we hit it off pretty quickly. As you will learn d…

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From Panic to Purpose Ep 6: Surviving an Anti-Science Administration 19:07

4M ago19:07

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This episode is from a special video series, From Panic to Purpose, designed to help public health professionals navigate the stress and uncertainty of today’s turbulent environment. As a public health professional, you’ve likely been feeling the impact of a rapidly changing landscape—political instability, funding cuts, layoffs, and increasing pre…

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On Being a Sacred Changemaker in the Corporate World with Jayne Warrilow 1:03:56

4M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

On Being a Sacred Changemaker in the Corporate World with Jayne Warrilow Summary: Welcome to the Brave Women at Work podcast. This is your host, Jen Pestikas. I’m so glad you’re here. Hello everyone! How are you doing out there? Happy Spring to everyone in the Northern Hemisphere! I am so happy that we are starting to have slightly warmer and longe…

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From Panic to Purpose Ep 5: Navigating the Politics of Public Health 13:23

4M ago13:23

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This episode is from a special video series, From Panic to Purpose, designed to help public health professionals navigate the stress and uncertainty of today’s turbulent environment. As a public health professional, you’ve likely been feeling the impact of a rapidly changing landscape—political instability, funding cuts, layoffs, and increasing pre…

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From Panic to Purpose Ep 4: Regaining Control in Uncertain Times 12:03

4M ago12:03

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This episode is from a special video series, From Panic to Purpose, designed to help public health professionals navigate the stress and uncertainty of today’s turbulent environment. As a public health professional, you’ve likely been feeling the impact of a rapidly changing landscape—political instability, funding cuts, layoffs, and increasing pre…

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From Panic to Purpose Ep 3: Managing Panic in Public Health 15:37

4M ago15:37

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This episode is from a special video series, From Panic to Purpose, designed to help public health professionals navigate the stress and uncertainty of today’s turbulent environment. As a public health professional, you’ve likely been feeling the impact of a rapidly changing landscape—political instability, funding cuts, layoffs, and increasing pre…

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From Panic to Purpose Ep 2: How to Cope with Anxiety During Uncertain Times 15:19

4M ago15:19

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This episode is from a special video series, From Panic to Purpose, designed to help public health professionals navigate the stress and uncertainty of today’s turbulent environment. As a public health professional, you’ve likely been feeling the impact of a rapidly changing landscape—political instability, funding cuts, layoffs, and increasing pre…

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From Panic to Purpose Ep 1: Why Mental Health Needs to be Your Top Priority 14:14

4M ago14:14

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This episode is from a special video series, From Panic to Purpose, designed to help public health professionals navigate the stress and uncertainty of today’s turbulent environment. As a public health professional, you’ve likely been feeling the impact of a rapidly changing landscape—political instability, funding cuts, layoffs, and increasing pre…

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The Journey to Leadership: How You Can Lead from the Inside Out with Dana Maor 47:17

4M ago47:17

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When I was growing up in my career, I received my first management position because I was a hard worker and drove results as an individual competitor. As I have risen through the corporate ranks, no one told me that leadership is an inside job. I learned that through the school of hard knocks, many bouts of Imposter Syndrome, tough feedback, and mo…

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Be a Changemaker: Say What They Can’t Unhear with Tamsen Webster 1:07:39

4M ago1:07:39

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Well, I’m excited! I have a repeat guest on the podcast, Tamsen Webster. Tamsen was here the last time she wrote her first book, Find Your Red Thread, and today she is here to talk about her newest book, Say What they Can’t Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change. You know when everything is smooth sailing and you are enjoying an easy, breezy ri…

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The Unspeakable Pleasure of Entering Your Villain Era with Jenn Johnson 49:04

5M ago49:04

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At the end of my first podcast with guest, ER nurse and author, Jenn Johnson, I asked her what I ask all guests. “What are 1 to 2 ways women can be braver at work?” Jen proceeded to tell me, “Enter your villain era.” I stopped in my tracks. What did that mean? It means loving yourself enough to consider your needs. It means that you are drawing and…

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Episode: Golden Scars: Finding Strength and Growth Through Life’s Challenges with Emily Zarecki 1:09:34

5M ago1:09:34

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There is a book called Carry On, Warrior: The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life by Glennon Doyle. When I think about the concept of “carrying on, warrior,” I think of Emily Zarecki. As you will hear in today’s podcast, Emily is a warrior that has endured many trials and tribulations in her life. When I met Emily, I knew she would have a…

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Nursing your Intuition with Jenn Johnson 1:00:36

5M ago1:00:36

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*TRIGGER WARNING - This episode discusses traumatic death Welcome to the Brave Women at Work podcast. This is your host, Jen Pestikas. I’m so glad you’re here. Hello everyone! How are you doing out there? Let’s talk about a topic that’s not talked about often: using our intuition at work. When you make key decisions at work, do you exclusively use …

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9 tips to managing Shiny Object Syndrome 30:05

5M ago30:05

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Today, we are chatting about shiny objective syndrome and how it hurts us. So, what is shiny object syndrome? According to Google, Shiny object syndrome (SOS) is the tendency to be distracted by new ideas or opportunities, often at the expense of current tasks. It can affect people in many contexts, including business, personal development, and rel…

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Moving from #2 to #1 Mindset with Monique Helstrom 47:18

6M ago47:18

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Well, I have come full circle! In 2013, I started a leadership group for my corporate organization. My CEO requested that we center the first leadership group on the book, Start with Why, by Simon Sinek. And almost 12 years later, I am still obsessed with the book. The basic premise of Start with Why is that if a person or a company starts from the…

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Episode: Flourishing in Your Career with HEART Centered Planning with Jenn Smith 44:56

6M ago44:56

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I am so excited for my guest today, Jenn Smith. Jenn and I met in a very interesting way. Jenn was listening to the Brave Women at Work Podcast, especially the show with Heather Eck. This show was just rebroadcast as the best of 2024 episode on 12/26/2024. If you haven’t listened to that one, you must go back and check it out! Jenn was intrigued by…

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Episode: How the Sexual Wound Imprint Can Impact Our Professional Lives with Jaitara Jayde 54:59

6M ago54:59

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Over the years at Brave Women at Work, we have talked about our mindset, how we feel about our bodies, our family histories, and more and how these issues impact how we show up at work. Now, we are covering how our sexual past and potential wounds in this area can impact our ability to speak up, go for a promotion, believe we are worthy to get paid…

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Leadership Lessons: Learning to Leverage Your Feminine and Masculine Traits with Patty Altman 56:08

6M ago56:08

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My guest today - Patty Altman has over 30 years of corporate experience, and brings a wealth of knowledge, vulnerability, and fun to our conversation. Patty has an extensive work experience in the consumer and shopper insights field, starting her career in 1993 as a Sr Project Manager at NPD. Patty then worked at IRI as a Vice President, leading a …

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Using Storytelling to Deliver Powerful Communication with Andrea Sampson 57:25

6M ago57:25

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Please join me in welcoming Andrea Sampson to today's episode! Andrea is the mastermind behind Talk Boutique and the Thought Leader Academy, joins us to unravel the profound impact of storytelling in leadership. Learn how Andrea's extensive background in advertising and her passion for simplifying complex ideas through TEDx Toronto have equipped he…

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Somatic Breathwork with Nicole Smith Levay 1:02:27

7M ago1:02:27

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I cannot wait to discuss with you this week how Nicole has helped me change how I approach my day to day. So let's meet this transformational retreat leader and energy coach, Nicole Smith-Levay, returns to illuminate the power of somatics and breathwork in both professional and personal spheres. Together, we discuss the journey of reconnecting our …

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Claim Your Swagger with Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo 51:32

7M ago51:32

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On today's episode I am excited to have award-winning author and TEDx speaker Jennifer Mrozek-Sukalo redefine swagger, transforming it from its traditional association with arrogance to a beacon of self-confidence and authenticity. Her insights encourage us to let go of perfectionism and past mistakes, making room for vulnerability as a powerful le…

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Be Brave, Be You: Taking Bolder And Braver Action This 2025! 29:29

7M ago29:29

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Happy New Year! As we start 2025, I have two interesting topics to share with you during this solo episode. First, why should you consider a Word of the Year Practice? In the first portion of the show, I share how to find your word of the year and the benefits of doing this. Second, I reflect on the name of the podcast, Brave Women at Work, and the…

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Best Of Brave Women At Work - The Healing Power Of Color With Heather Eck 55:26

7M ago55:26

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Happy Holidays! Let me start by saying that I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family and friends. As we end the year, I also wish you much love, health and happiness in the New Year. This week, I am replaying one of my favorite episodes from Brave Women at Work. This week, I would love for you to learn (or re-learn) about the power of c…

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Looking After Your Health And Wealth With Krisstina Wise 57:39

8M ago57:39

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As we get closer to the end of the year, we typically think about our New Year’s Resolutions. One resolution that ends up on many people’s lists is to get out of debt and save more money. What we don’t often talk about is the powerful connection between our wealth and our health. Like my guest today, Krissina Wise, we may take our health for grante…

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Upgrade Your Life And Career By Breaking Free From The Matrix With Susanne Goldstein 1:02:35

8M ago1:02:35

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Ok, I have a secret. When the Matrix movies first came out with Keanu Reeves, I went to the movies to see them. And you know what happened? I fell asleep. They were so exciting and full of new technology and film effects, but I could not stay awake. I guess I did “get” them. Well, my guest, Susanne Goldstein, not only gets them, but she also helps …

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Planned Break Strategies: Laura Nguyen On Redefining Work-Life Harmony 53:57

8M ago53:57

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What if stepping away from your career wasn’t a sign of failure but a powerful tool for growth? That’s the perspective Laura Nguyen brings to the table as she shares her journey of overcoming burnout through a planned break. Happy December! Can you believe that we are almost to the end of 2024? I cannot. Either way, I hope you have a wonderful end …

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Opening Our Hearts To Build Visions And Embrace Transformation With Alicia Zielinski Straub 54:44

8M ago54:44

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In the earlier stages of my podcast, I often found guests on LinkedIn. Then, I found podcasts through public relations firms and placement agencies. Now, I find them through other podcasters, former guests, friends, and colleagues in the personal development space. I am so excited about the evolution of the show and plan to continue to bring you po…

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Breaking Through And Moving Beyond Bias With Andie Kramer 54:54

9M ago54:54

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Have you ever heard the phrase, “If I had a nickel every time someone did (fill in the blank), I’d be rich?” My guest, Andie Kramer, might say, “If I had a nickel for every story of workplace bias against women, I’d be rich.” I feel incredibly fortunate to have Andie join me on Brave Women at Work to tackle such an important and timely topic. Refle…

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Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women To Lead Without Burning Out With Jenny Mitchell 55:58

9M ago55:58

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Well, I’ve just met another sister from another mister in Jenny Mitchell. The other funny thing is that I have another dear friend named Jenny Mitchell, so this is going to get confusing. True story! Jenny and I chat today about the concept of embracing our ambition and not stepping away or being afraid of it. Jenny and I had such a fun time during…

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Expert Strategies To Level Up Your Professional Game With Anne Shoemaker 57:01

9M ago57:01

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Happy November! It’s starting to get cold outside here in Chicago. And guess what? I love it! Yes, I’m one of those people that loves fall and even cooler temperatures. I feel like I come alive when everything begins to hibernate. Maybe my clocks are off. Or maybe that’s just me. Well, today, I have found another wonderful guest, Anne Shoemaker, wh…

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The Burnout Breakthrough: Your Journey To Serene Success With Hannah Tackett 45:21

9M ago45:21

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If you have been a longtime Brave Women at Work listener, you know that I have a soft spot for discussing burnout. If you are joining the podcast for the first time or just a few episodes here and there, I personally experienced burnout in 2019 and have faced some health issues as a result. I’ve said on the show and with my clients, that if I can h…

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