Influence & Impact for Leaders

Like many of the female leaders I work with, I have often found myself seeking reassurance, feedback and validation from others in order to feel like I am enough.  This is something I’ve been making a lot of progress with over the last few years and I see it come up again and again in the group coaching calls within my programme so I thought it would make a good episode for the podcast.  It seems that the isolation of working from home has really exacerbated this issue for many people as well.    In this episode of the Influence & Impact podcast I’ll be talking about where that need for validation comes from, how it is holding us back and the first steps you can take to stop giving your power away to other people and start getting your validation from yourself rather than others. You can now sign up for my FREE masterclass How To Be An Influential Leader without letting self-doubt hold you back (link is https://carlamiller.lpages.co/how-to-be-an-influentialleader).  It is available until 7 February 2021 so be sure to watch it whilst you can.    Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

This week’s episode of the Influence & Impact podcast for female leaders is all about gravitas.  What is it?  What do we need it for?  And how do we have gravitas when we need it most? Gravitas used to be a requirement for leadership, back in the days when leadership was about telling others what to do.  It is defined as dignity, seriousness or being solemn of manner.  Leadership has evolved since then and women no longer need to act like old men in grey suits to be taken seriously as leaders.  However there are times when we have to deliver serious news or address a room full of people who intimidate us and gravitas helps with that.  In this episode I’m sharing some tools you can use in those situations. I’ve got a FREE masterclass for female leaders coming up later in January – How To Be An Influential Leader without letting self-doubt hold you back.  Visit my website at https://www.carlamillertraining.com and sign up to my newsletter to be invited to the masterclassMentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

In this episode of the Influence & Impact podcast for female leaders I'm chatting to Eleanor Tweddell, author of the book "Why Losing Your Job Could Be the Best Thing That Ever Happened To You".  We talk about how to thrive when you've been made redundant, from dealing with those initial emotions to making decisions about your next steps.  We also discuss how leaders who are making colleagues redundant can handle it with kindness.  Redundancy is one of life's big events and Eleanor has done a wonderful job of taking her experiences and creating a toolkit others can use. About my guest: Eleanor Tweddell founded Another Door when she was made redundant and had a feeling she wanted to do something other than corporate life. She has worked for organisations such as Costa Coffee, Virgin Atlantic, Vodafone and Channel 4 - but it felt like it was time to change.  She said to get curious about what else was out there, and what else could she be doing. She wrote a blog, started a podcast and wrote a book 'Why losing your job could be the best thing to happen to you' published by Penguin in Nov 2020. Another Door is a club supporting people in the space in-between a door closing and the next door opening and takes people from shock to thriving. Another Door also works with businesses to handle redundancies fairly and supports their employees with outplacement workshops. To find out more about Eleanor you can connect with her on Linkedin, or visit  https://www.anotherdoor.co.uk/ If you haven’t done so already, please leave a review and thanks for your support of this show! For more leadership advice, join the Influence & Impact community by following my Influence & Impact page on Facebook or follow @thisiscarlamiller on Instagram. Find out more about working with Carla at https://www.carlamillertraining.com  Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

In this week's episode of the Influence & Impact podcast for female leaders I'm chatting to Graham Allcott, author of How To Be A Productivity Ninja.  We talk about how we as leaders can make more space for the things that matter and what our teams need from us whilst working remotely.  We dive into what it means to lead well in this "new normal" and the power of doing less rather than more.  And we explore the role that kindness plays in leadership and how being more human as a leader is a strength.   I really enjoyed this chat with Graham, and I hope you find it as inspiring as I did. About my guest: Graham Allcott is the author of the global best-seller, "How to be a Productivity Ninja". He is the founder of Think Productive, one of the world's leading providers of personal productivity training and consultancy. His podcast "Beyond Busy" explores the issues of productivity, work/life balance and how people define happiness in their lives. Previous roles include Chief Executive of Student Volunteering England, Head of Volunteering at the University of Birmingham, and an advisor to the UK Government on youth volunteering policy. You can sign up for Graham's newsletter and listen to his Beyond Busy podcast at www.grahamallcott.com and you can use the code CARLA for a 15% discount on The Kindness Happening which starts on 14 January 2021.  To book your place visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-kindness-happening-with-christina-kisley-and-graham-allcott-tickets-125639088897 If you haven’t done so already, please leave a review and thanks for your support of this show! For more leadership advice, join the Influence & Impact community by following my Influence & Impact page on Facebook or follow @thisiscarlamiller on Instagram. Find out more about working with Carla at https://www.carlamillertraining.com      Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

If you are more comfortable talking about your team's achievements than your own, then this episode of the Influence & Impact podcast for female leaders is a must listen! I am joined by Stef Sword-Williams, TEDx speaker and author of F*ck being Humble. Stef is on a mission to change the way the world views self-promotion and encourage people to be unapologetically proud of their achievements.  I wish I had read her book 20 years ago and, in this episode, we talk about the fear of sounding stupid, how to get paid what you are worth and how to network in a digital world.   If you've enjoyed this episode check out the F*ck being Humble book  or  click here for her workshops. About my guest: Stefanie Sword-Williams is Founder of F*ck Being Humble; a mentoring platform, event series and book, that help individuals overcome the fear of self-promotion. In 2018 Stef set out on a mission to change the way the world views self-promotion, encouraging people to be unapologetically proud of their achievements. Since then, she has been recognised as Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2020 and as The Dots 100 women who changing the creative industry, publishing her book 'F*ck Being Humble; why self-promotion isn't a dirty word' and has worked with clients such as Google, Asos, Bumble, Unilever, to name a few. To find out more about Stef you can connect with her on LinkedIn or follow her at @fbeinghumbleldn on twitter and Instagram. If you haven’t done so already, please leave a review and thanks for your support of this show! Do you want to be a Respected Leader without being any less likeable? Join me on Tuesday 15th December 2:30-3:30pm for my FREE Masterclass for female managers and leaders. In this masterclass I will be sharing the 3 mistakes that are reducing your authority and gravitas and giving you my #1 tool for confidently handling difficult conversations. Spots are limited to 100 people so sign up now to reserve your place at: https://carlamiller.lpages.co/respected-leader/   For more leadership advice, join the Influence & Impact community by following my Influence & Impact page on Facebook or follow @thisiscarlamiller on Instagram.   Find out more about working with Carla at https://www.carlamillertraining.com  Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

Gone are the days when we could rely on our line manager to recognise our potential and plan for our career development.  In fact, I think that was always a bit of a myth anyway with the majority of workplaces.  But 2020 has shown us that the only person who has the headspace to think about your career development is you.  So, today’s episode of the Influence & Impact podcast is going to help you do just that. Whether you are happy in your role or thinking of moving on, it is a good idea to know what your next step will be and be working towards that.  And your next step doesn’t have to be upwards - it could be a sideways move, a new sector or a new work-life balance so you can spend more time with the kids or starting your sourdough side hustle. In this episode I am going to talk you through some helpful strategies to help you create a fulfilling and successful career.  If you haven’t done so already, please leave me a review and thanks for your support of this show! Do you want to be a Respected Leader without being any less likeable? Join me on Tuesday 15th December 2:30-3:30pm for my FREE Masterclass for female managers and leaders. In this masterclass I'll be sharing the 3 mistakes that are reducing your authority and gravitas and giving you my #1 tool for confidently handling difficult conversations. Spots are limited to 100 people so sign up now to reserve your place at https://carlamiller.lpages.co/respected-leader/ For more leadership advice, join the Influence & Impact community by following my Influence & Impact page on Facebook or follow @thisiscarlamiller on Instagram.   Find out more about working with Carla at https://www.carlamillertraining.comMentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

In this week’s episode of the Influence & Impact podcast for female leaders I am talking to Damian Corbet, author of The Social CEO about how social media can make you a stronger leader. We cover what it means to be a Social Leader, why as leaders we should be engaging in social media and how we can avoid some of the pitfalls.  We talk about having an authentic and credible voice online and reflect on this new era of transparent and open leadership.  We also explore how you can build your personal brand and grow your network of connections using social media. This conversation really opened my eyes to the potential of social media for leadership and career development and I think you’ll find it relevant whatever level of leadership you’re at now. About my guest: Damian Corbet is a social media strategist, consultant, and writer with over 20 years’ experience in public relations and communications. He founded The Social C-Suite to help senior leaders get the most from social media and thrive in the social age. Damian regularly speaks at conferences and leadership events about social leadership and has also co-organized and presented at workshops for C-level leaders. He also regularly interviews CEOs for his blog, and his new book, The Social CEO, was published by Bloomsbury in 2019. To find out more about Damian you can connect with him on Linkedin, read his blog or follow him at @damiancorbet on twitter. If you haven’t done so already, please leave a review and thanks for your support of this show! Do you want to fulfil your potential as a leader? It starts with understanding your strengths – and what is holding you back! Take my 2 minute leadership quiz at: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/quiz and you’ll get instant access to a customised path to becoming a more inspiring and impactful female leader. For more leadership advice, join the Influence & Impact community by following my Influence & Impact page on Facebook or follow @thisiscarlamiller on Instagram.   Find out more about working with Carla at https://www.carlamillertraining.com  Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

There are these unspoken rules about the world of work that most of us buy into without questioning.  One of those rules is that we don’t say no to our line manager or disagree with senior stakeholders.  As a result, people end up frustrated, overworked, and demotivated because they’ve never learnt how to challenge the thinking of senior stakeholders without challenging their authority.  They’ve never learnt how to speak truth to power. In this episode of the Influence & Impact for Female Leaders podcast I will be sharing 9 practical strategies to help you to disagree with someone in authority without negatively impacting your career or your relationship.  Whether you are dealing with your line manager, senior management team or your board you will find practical insights you can use to learn how to challenge in a constructive and career building way. If you haven’t done so already, please leave me a review and thanks for your support of this show! Do you want to fulfil your potential as a leader? It starts with understanding your strengths – and what is holding you back! Take my 2 minute leadership quiz at: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/quiz and you’ll get instant access to a customised path to becoming a more inspiring and impactful female leader. For more leadership advice, join the Influence & Impact community by following my Influence & Impact page on Facebook or follow @thisiscarlamiller on Instagram.   Find out more about working with Carla at https://www.carlamillertraining.comMentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

So much of what we do in life and at work is habitual. As author James Clear says, “the quality of our lives depends on the quality of our habits”. But habits can be hard to form and hard to break as they sit within the subconscious part of our brain.   In this episode of the Influence & Impact for Female Leaders podcast I’ll be teaching you how to can create new habits and break unhelpful old habits to take control of your daily life and prime it for success.  I’ll also be sharing my top habits for confidence, focus and happiness.   If you haven’t done so already, please leave me a review and thanks for your support of this show!   Do you want to fulfil your potential as a leader? It starts with understanding your strengths – and what’s holding you back! Take my 2 minute leadership quiz at: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/quiz and you’ll get instant access to a customised path to becoming a more inspiring and impactful female leader.   For more leadership advice, join the Influence & Impact community by following my Influence & Impact page on Facebook or follow @thisiscarlamiller on Instagram.   Find out more about working with Carla at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

One of the things that female leaders struggle with the most is feeling a disconnect between their idea of what a leader should be and who they are.  In fact, many women avoid stepping into leadership roles because they don’t consider themselves to be leaders - when they’re actually doing a great job! I’m a huge fan of leading like a human. In this episode I’ll be sharing how you can develop a leadership style that feels authentic to you AND is also powerful. If you haven’t done so already, please leave me a review and thanks for your support of this show! Do you want to fulfil your potential as a leader? It starts with understanding your strengths – and what’s holding you back! Take my 2 minute leadership quiz at: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/quiz and you’ll get instant access to a customised path to becoming a more inspiring and impactful female leader. For more leadership advice, join the Influence & Impact community by following my Influence & Impact page on Facebook or follow @thisiscarlamiller on Instagram.   Find out more about working with Carla at https://www.carlamillertraining.comMentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/