Bossed Up

In today's episode, I'm sharing my personal experience being white and Latina. This Hispanic Heritage Month, I feel compelled to talk more publicly about my relationship with race and ethnicity, and better understand the difference between the two.Related links:Blair Imani on Race vs. Ethnicity on InstagramLatinidad Is Cancelled - an essay on the problematic nature of "Latin" identityThe Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookThe Bossed Up Group on Linkedin  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I've spent the last 10 years helping women boss up - by getting hired, speaking up, and leveling up. I've worked with incredible organizations, activated allies, hell, I wrote the book on bossin' up and have been a featured speaker on stages across the globe. But still...it's not enough. In today's episode I'm sharing a big shift I'm navigating to make sure we're actually "lifting as we climb." Related links: Take Action Bossed Up for OrganizationsLevel UpSpeak UpHIREDLinkedIn study on persistent gender inequityPew data on persistent gender wage gapEp 417: The Truth About Women's Communication at WorkEp 167: How to Call People in (Or Out) at WorkEp 251: The Difference Between Assertive vs. Aggressive Communication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this engaging discussion, Chris Castillo, a mindset coach and founder of Empowered Achievers, dives into the inner turmoil high achievers face. They explore navigating career existential crises and the challenges of seeking external validation. Topics include overcoming analysis paralysis in decision-making and identifying mental blocks in entrepreneurship. Chris offers insights on breaking free from self-criticism and the psychological hurdles that stifle growth, emphasizing the need for self-reflection and the importance of aligning one’s career with personal values.

Crystal Barrow, CEO of Shape Your Success Coaching and a former federal law enforcement officer, shares insights on navigating job searches with a non-traditional background. She discusses overcoming the challenges of ageism, sexism, and systemic bias. Crystal emphasizes the importance of redefining your career identity and leveraging transferable skills. Practical tips include mastering industry lingo, effective networking, and maintaining perseverance in the job search process. Her journey from law to coaching offers inspiration to those making big career pivots.

Discover the challenges women face when labeled as 'aggressive' at work. Learn how to effectively push back against these misconceptions without losing your voice. The discussion emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between assertiveness and aggression. It also provides actionable strategies for turning difficult conversations into opportunities for growth and understanding, empowering women to navigate workplace dynamics with confidence.

In this engaging conversation, Lindsay Scola, a writer and public speaker advocate for sleep health, shares her journey of being diagnosed with narcolepsy at 35. She discusses the exhausting challenges she faced in her ambitious career and the frequent dismissal of her symptoms by medical professionals. Lindsay highlights the crucial connection between sleep disorders and workplace equity, advocating for necessary accommodations and awareness. Tune in to discover how disordered sleep affects many and the steps to ensure better support in professional environments.

If you ask 5 people for their advice on how women should speak up at work, you're likely to get 5 different answers. That's because, it seems, everyone has something to say about how women communicate at work. We're either too much or too little, too loud or too quiet, too direct or too passive, depending on who you ask. In today's episode, I share the more complex reality underlying all human communication, and why at the end of the day, the most important power women have is to choose how we speak up for ourselves. Related links:TIME: I'm Sorry, but Women Really Need to Stop ApologizingNYT: No, You Don't Have to Stop ApologizingSLATE: New Chrome app helps women stop saying "just" and "sorry" in emailsBusiness Insider: This one piece of viral advice for women at work is actually terrible.GOOP: How women undermine themselves with wordsNYT: Women Know Exactly What They're Doing When They Use 'Weak' LanguageBossed Up's Speak Up assertive communication courseThe Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's Group on LinkedIn  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Charlyn Moss, Founder of Working Within, empowers Black social enterprise leaders to scale their impact. She shares her journey into leadership and emphasizes the importance of building trust through accountability. The conversation dives into the challenges of creating inclusive workplaces, the influence of personal upbringing on leadership styles, and the necessity for financial literacy within Black communities. Charlyn also advocates for incorporating diverse and young perspectives, especially from Gen Z, to foster innovation and collaboration in the workforce.

If writing cover letters has you constantly stuck in writer’s block, here's how AI can help accelerate your job search.Read today's corresponding blog postHIRED: our job search acceleratorEp 365: How to write a meaningful cover letter for today's competitive job marketThe Bossed Up Courage CommunityThe Bossed Up Group on Linkedin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After 10 years of advocacy, we finally have new protections for pregnant workers across the US. Tune in to hear from Sarah Brafman, National Policy Director at A Better Balance, to learn:What the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act means for US employees and employers;Why the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 still didn't provide protections for most pregnant workers; The role we all must play to spread the word about these critical new protections. Related links include: Know Your Rights: Pregnant and Postpartum WorkersA Better Balance's Free & Confidential legal hotline: 1-833-633-3222Learn more about the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978Learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990The Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookBossed Up's LinkedIn Group   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.