Photo credit: iStockphoto.com (AlonzoDesign) Negotiation can be a triggering word, especially for women, as Meg Meyers Morgan, Ph.D., said in a recent talk at the 2024 National Conference for Women. But Morgan is on a campaign to reclaim negotiation as a way to simply ask for what you need in the workplace, at home, or […]
In this episode, join Hillary Wicht, an acclaimed expert in executive leadership coaching, as she explores the art of communication. Discover the hidden “power leaks” that undermine influence, and learn practical strategies to overcome them. With Hillary’s guidance, listeners will learn how to build trust, ensure their voices are heard, and gain respect for their […]
In today’s competitive job landscape, acing an interview is more challenging than ever. Anna Papalia, seasoned HR expert and author of the transformative guide Interviewology, brings a game-changing approach to mastering interviews. In this enlightening conversation, uncover the pivotal role of self-awareness, and why standard advice often misses the mark. Explore the four distinct interview […]
Photo credit: iStockphoto.com (holaillustrations) Jameela Jamil is best known for her role in the Golden Globe-nominated series The Good Place. She has also been an English teacher and a journalist. Today, she also works as a television host and judge. But it is her role as an advocate, she says, that supersedes all the rest. […]
Photo credit: iStockphoto.com (PCH-Vector) Two-time Booker Prize-winner Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid’s Tale and more than 60 other books, brings a fierce, unflinching eye to her work – and does so with a wry smile. She spoke with us recently about how she maintains her lightness of spirit, why we need to focus on […]
Photo credit: iStockphoto.com (Overearth) Amber Cabral is an award-winning inclusion strategist, certified coach, speaker, and author of two books, most recently Say More About That: And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others. Formerly a Diversity Strategist at Walmart Stores, Inc., she founded Cabral Co., an equity and inclusive […]
This episode originally aired in January of 2023. We’re closing out the year by highlighting the best episodes of 2023. We hope you’re enjoying some much-needed down time! This episode features an extraordinary conversation between award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Americanah, Notes on Grief) and Target strategic advisor Laysha Ward. Spoken or written, words are a powerful […]
Photo credit: iStockphoto.com (treety) For Daniela Pierre-Bravo, MSNBC’s Morning Joe reporter, owning her power did not come early or easily in life. Self-limiting beliefs, she says, held her back. And a big one was being a rule follower, which translated to learning how to “go under the radar” at school and work. One reason for […]
In today’s frenetic workplace, where technology and packed schedules often eclipse human connection, we risk overlooking the vital role of interpersonal skills in creating thriving workplaces. In this episode of Women Amplified, Nicole Cohen, best-selling author of Improv at Work: What the Business World Can Learn from Improvisational Comedy, helps us integrate the rules of […]
Photo credit: iStockphoto.com (BRO Vector) When they first met, Dr. Tina Opie, who identifies as a Black Christian woman, wasn’t sure she trusted Beth A. Livingston, a white atheist woman. But now, she says, she would trust Livingston with her life. That’s because they followed the three practices at the heart of the book they […]