Episode #70: Re-Org Roulette: 3 Actions to Keep You and Your Team Focused and Productive During a Restructuring In today’s world of work, change appears to be the only constant. One such change that companies often go through is restructuring, a strategy implemented to improve business performance or shift strategic direction. While it promises renewed efficiency and innovation, it can also stir up feelings of uncertainty and fear among employees. Therefore, the challenge is maintaining producti...
Jul 06, 2023•26 min
Episode #69: Taking the Reins: How to Drive Your Career Like a CEO with Janine Esbrand Today, in the world of work, to have the career and life you want, you have to think differently and talk proactive steps. It requires thinking like a CEO and taking the reins of your career. Our guest, Janine Esbrand, a seasoned career and executive coach, shares her journey and delivers actionable insights on how high-achieving women can take command of their career path, overcome self-doubt, and navigate ca...
Jun 29, 2023•43 min
Episode #68 - Overcoming Fear, Building Confidence, Getting the Salary You Want w/Kwame Christian, CEO, American Negotiation Institute Whether you've ever felt nervous about asking for a raise or wish to equip yourself for future negotiations, you won't want to miss this episode. Our distinguished guest, Kwame Christian, Esq., MA, is an established authority in the area. He shares his unique wisdom on conquering your fears and developing the confidence to ask for what you desire and, often, dese...
Jun 22, 2023•38 min
Episode #67 - Empathy to Equity: Using Empathy to Advance Inclusive Leadership and DEI w/Shola Kaye In this episode, we sit down with an expert in the field of empathy, Shola Kaye, to discuss the crucial role empathy plays in inclusive leadership. We dive deep into the interconnectedness of empathy and inclusive leadership, highlighting the business benefits of empathetic approaches, from improved team dynamics to better business outcomes. Our guest provides actionable steps on how to foster a c...
Jun 15, 2023•36 min
Episode #66 - Systematize Your IP to Become a Trusted Authority in Your Profession w/Petra Zink As a professional, you possess a wealth of intellectual property—unique ideas, insights, and expertise that set you apart from others in your industry. But how do you harness and systematize that intellectual property to build your reputation, attract clients, and become a trusted authority? Becoming a trusted authority requires you to identify your unique value proposition and define your personal br...
Jun 08, 2023•37 min
Episode #65 - Overcoming Mediocrity and Being Unstoppable in Midlife w/Regina Young Midlife can be a pivotal point in a woman's professional journey. It's a time when years of experience and wisdom intersect with newfound clarity and a burning desire for fulfillment. Yet, far too often, many women find themselves trapped in mediocrity—held back by self-doubt, societal expectations, or fear of change. But here's the truth: mediocrity is not your destiny. Instead, it's a temporary state that can b...
Jun 01, 2023•47 min
Episode #64 - Becoming a Master Marketer of Your Professional Career with Bernie Borges With its ever-evolving landscape and transformative power, marketing presents a golden opportunity for women seeking new opportunities, exploring different paths, or simply looking for a way to invigorate their current role. Marketing is fundamentally about crafting compelling narratives, building connections, and influencing people's perceptions. By leveraging these skills, professional women can harness the...
May 25, 2023•47 min
Insights on Navigating AI and ChatGPT in Your Career w/Marie Zimenoff, CEO of Career Thought Leaders - Episode #63 In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, professional women face unique career challenges and opportunities. They constantly seek innovative ways to stay ahead, improve their productivity, and make meaningful contributions to their fields. With the emergence of advanced AI language models like ChatGPT, professional women now have a powerful tool to revolutionize how they n...
May 18, 2023•46 min
Episode #62 - Land Your Next Position Using the Hidden Job Market with Mac Prichard, Founder and CEO of Macs List The hidden job market refers to job openings that are not publicly advertised or posted online. Instead, these job opportunities are often filled through word-of-mouth referrals or recommendations, networking, and personal connections. Mac Prichard, Founder and CEO of Macs List, a career hub and job board, is going to break down what it takes to tap into the hidden job market to land...
May 11, 2023•44 min
Episode #61 - Helping Professional Women Thrive in the Workplace with CEO Maricella Herrera Avila Today I had the pleasure of interviewing the CEO of Ellevate Network, Maricella Herrera Avila. Ellevate is the largest community of a powerful coalition of ambitious and supportive women at work who show up for each other, helping each other, no matter their background or aspirations, to build a career they love. They also work to mobilize their collective power to change the culture of business. In...
May 04, 2023•47 min
Episode #60 - Avoiding Burnout While Achieving Career Success Burnout is a prevalent issue among successful professional women, although it's challenging to determine the exact prevalence since burnout can be subjective and is often not reported. That’s because women usually think they're experiencing stress when they're most likely experiencing burnout. In today’s episode I’m breaking down the difference between burnout and stress, why it’s so prevalent for women, and what women and organizatio...
Apr 06, 2023•21 min
Episode #59 - Leaving a Legacy: How Executives & Senior Leaders Can Fix the Leaking Pipeline for The Next Generation of Female Leadership Not only are there not enough talented, skilled, early-career professional women making it to the next leadership level, but we also saw the most significant drop in the percentage of women going from mid- to senior-level positions than we've seen in years. So when organizations can't even hold on to the female leaders they have, what does that say about t...
Mar 30, 2023•22 min
Episode #58 - Creating a Culture of Authentic Trust A culture of authentic trust values and respects all employees' individual and collective contributions and recognizes the importance of building and maintaining relationships based on trust and respect. But does that speak to the environment that you're currently working in? In this episode, we'll discuss what it takes to create a culture of trust within your organization and what you can do as a leader to support safety and authentic trust. I...
Mar 23, 2023•15 min
Episode #57 - What If I Don’t Want to Step Into Leadership? You can be a leader in many ways without having a formal leadership title, particularly if you're more concerned about the impact you can make in your organization or the world than your title. While there’s often a lot of pressure to promote into leadership and climb that ladder to the next level, it’s not always the best move or right fit for everyone. So, today on the episode we’re going to help you explore how to determine if leader...
Mar 16, 2023•22 min
Episode #56 - Fixing the "Broken Rung:" Replacing the Career Ladder with a Career Lattice to Advance Career Mobility In traditional organizations, career advancement has often followed a linear path that resembles a ladder. It was created out of a need for standardized career paths and structured career development programs. But let's face it, the career ladder has worked better for men than it ever has for women, and since it's clear that for women, there's always been a "broken rung" on that l...
Mar 09, 2023•17 min
Episode #55 - Why Organizations Need to Tap into The Power of Executive Masterminds I LOVE supporting professional women in midlife, fearlessly navigating or reinventing their careers, and gaining unstoppable confidence in the process. I also love when our company gets the chance to work within organizations committed to creating cultures of trust, safety, and inclusive leadership for their clients and stakeholders and the women and women of color within those organizations because it's at that ...
Mar 02, 2023•19 min
Episode #54 - The 4 Levels of Careerist Part 4: The Rebel Rebels are unapologetically authentic, unbounded and limitless, and unstoppable in what's possible for them because they know who they are, are confident in what they have to offer the world, and use their voice to get what they want. Here it's not just about reaching a "new" level or a perceived career destination; it's more about becoming a Rebel and stepping into a new iteration of self. In today's episode, I'll explain what it means t...
Feb 23, 2023•23 min
Episode #53 - The 4 Levels of Careerist Part 3: The Established The Established Level is where you begin to question if where you are in your career is where you genuinely want to be. You're starting to think deeper and more purposeful about where you are in your career, what you're doing, and the contributions and impact you want to make. In today's episode, you'll learn why this is such a critical level and a potentially powerful turning point in your life and career. In this episode of the Mi...
Feb 16, 2023•23 min
Episode #52 - The 4 Levels of Careerist Part 1: The Hustler Context is important. Much of what has contributed to how the Hustler shows up in the workplace is due to the context in which they stepped into their career. You can see the influence of societal messages through the television shows and movies of the 80s and 90s that informed how midlife Hustlers thought about career success. Today’s episode is Part 2 of our four part series where we’re specifically examining the Hustler Level and how...
Feb 09, 2023•28 min
Episode #51 - The 4 Levels of Careerist Part 1: The Drifter If you’re trying to find the right pathway in your career, it’s essential to know your starting place. That’s where the 4 Levels of Careerists come in. Over the next four episodes, I will break down each of these levels, how to tell which level you’re currently situated on, why, and the impact it will have on your career and your leadership. So, join me on today’s episode as we open Season 6 with a powerful episode designed to disrupt t...
Feb 02, 2023•25 min
Episode #50 - Three Proven Steps to Achieving Your Goals & Getting What You Want Eight-six percent (86%) of people fail to keep their new year's resolutions and achieve their goals. There are several reasons, but it starts with a faulty strategy or plan. Whether you've never created a goal or have already put one together, you'll want to check out today's episode. In this episode, I'm walking you through a proven process to achieve your goals and get the results you want. In this episode of ...
Jan 05, 2023•19 min
Episode #49 - Four Career-Crushing Myths Professional Midlife Women Need to Overcome Getting what you want in your career isn't just about taking action; it's also about managing your mind and guarding against the thought errors that keep you from achieving the success you want. Today on the podcast, we'll talk about the four myths that can keep you from taking the necessary actions to achieve your goals and what you need to do to debunk them. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast,...
Dec 29, 2022•21 min
Episode #48 - How to Build a Resume that Combats Ageism with Nickquolette Barrett According to a study conducted by AARP, 61% of respondents over 45 reported having seen or experienced age discrimination sometime in their careers. In addition, people 55 and over are the fastest-growing age group in the workforce and are expected to make up a quarter of the employed workforce by 2026. Therefore, knowing how to address the challenges, you may encounter when searching for new employment is essentia...
Dec 22, 2022•39 min
Episode #47 - Is Coaching For You? Coaching has evolved over the years. In the past, hiring a career coach meant that your performance was deficient and needed some improvement, so the focus was all on rehabilitation. Over time, executive coaches became popular as a developmental tool to help high-potential leaders earmarked for promotion fine-tune their skills and position themselves for success. While people still use career coaches to land their next job and update their resumes, today, smart...
Dec 15, 2022•18 min
Episode #46 - Creating and Managing Boundaries For Yourself & Your Time What is a boundary? You create boundaries for yourself to achieve your desired results. A boundary is not about training other people or controlling others' behavior but about learning how to express and prioritize what you need and want and protect yourself and what matters most to you. Today on the podcast, I'm sharing how to set and use boundaries to protect yourself and your time. In this episode of the Midlife Caree...
Dec 08, 2022•22 min
Episode #45 - Your Resignation Game Plan Feeling like it's time to make that move? Whether you've had this feeling for the last month or the last year, you must consider a few things before leaving your current job. Today on the podcast, we're breaking down what to consider before you decide to walk away from your current position. If you have a game plan for before, during, and after the process, you'll be in a much better place when you leave. After all, you ultimately want to leave with your ...
Dec 01, 2022•23 min
Episode #44 - Quiet Quitting, the Great Breakup, and What it Means for Women Leaders Quiet quitting is a term that became popular in late summer to describe folks who have decided to do the bare minimum to get by without any extra effort. But what are the causes of quiet quitting? How is it related to the Great Breakup, where women leaders are increasingly leaving their jobs because they're not getting what they need from their employers? Is inclusivity an illusion? There's a call for organizati...
Nov 24, 2022•22 min
Episode #43 - The Danger of Tolerating & Setting for Good Enough with Guest Lori Saitz What makes us tolerate undesirable circumstances and situations? Why are we more accepting of sitting in the discomfort of the known as opposed to the discomfort of the unknown? Why do we settle in our lives and careers instead of taking active steps to get and have so much more? These are the questions my guest Lori Saitz, and I are discussing on the podcast today. Hear our thoughts on tolerating, settlin...
Nov 17, 2022•35 min
Episode #42 - The Economic & Influential Power of Your Image What you wear effects and influences how others see, respond, and interact with you. It can also profoundly alter your mood, stimulate your mind, enhance your self-worth, and make you feel more confident and powerful. In addition, your appearance is the filter through which everything you say or do is evaluated, which can significantly impact your income. Research published in the American Economic Review found those with an improv...
Nov 10, 2022•28 min
Episode #41 - The Fear of Authenticity & Struggle of Conformity Why is it that when we’re asked to present to the board, give a talk to your fellow members, or even prep for an interview, we become more consumed with what people will think about us than just showing up authentically sharing our brilliance? Why are we afraid to just be ourselves? Today on the podcast, I’m sharing my own experience with being authentic and what it takes to overcome it. In this episode of the Midlife Career Reb...
Nov 03, 2022•21 min
