Influence & Impact for Leaders

Have you been considering leaving your job?  Maybe you’re not happy at work these days, perhaps you’ve lost your motivation, or you could just be feeling the desire for something new in 2024.   It’s a big decision and one many people struggle to make. How do you know when the time is right?  How do you avoid making the wrong decision? And how do you build the courage to quit when you know you’re too unhappy to stay? If you’ve got some of those thoughts whirring round in your head then this is the episode that’s going to help you. In this episode I’m going to share with you… How to know when you’re ready for a change The 6 factors you need to consider when making the decision to quit Why staying in a toxic workplace is a confidence vortex My 4 top tips for making the decision to stay or go This is the Influence & Impact podcast for women leaders, helping you confidently navigate the ups and downs of leadership and feel less alone on your journey as a leader. I’m your host Carla Miller, I’ve been coaching leaders for the past 15 years and I’m your new leadership BFF.  And as your BFF I’m here to remind you of the value to bring to your organisation, to help believe in yourself and to share practical tools and insights from myself and my brilliant guests that will help you succeed in your career. I hope you’ve enjoyed this episode.  If you have please share it with others or leave a rating or review so more people can benefit from it. WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to talk to me about 1:1 coaching, which of my courses and programmes are a good fit for you or how I can support the women in your team or org do book a call or connect on LinkedIn and send me a message there.

In today's episode, we reflect back on 2023 and answer some powerful journaling prompts so that you start 2024 the right way. I encourage you to delve deep and answer questions about your experiences and your aspirations for next year. I share my own answers and insights too. So grab your favourite notebook, a cosy blanket, and a warm drink, and let's dive into this reflective episode to set the tone for a brilliant 2024. In this episode I cover: Reflecting back on the last year. Take the time to ponder and journal about what you've learned about yourself during 2023. What are your proudest moments, and the parts of yourself that may have been neglected in the past year? Self-reflection is often the first step to personal growth. Consider what you want to do differently next year and the boundaries you want to set. Think about embracing new possibilities and envision what would make 2024 a brilliant year for you at work. What can you change? Identify some areas that you would like to improve. Whether it's in your health, relationships, or personal development, we will journal the actions you could take to create positive changes in the year ahead. Find out more about Influence & Impact here. WORK WITH ME AND MY TEAM  We partner with you to:  Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation.  Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid-career level women  Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity.  Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.   CONNECT WITH ME  LinkedIn  Instagram  Website  HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?  Subscribe  Share this episode with a friend  Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify  I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social!  Thank you for listening, see you next time!  Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

Is midlife making you wonder what to do next or are you suffering from ageism at work? Listen to this captivating conversation with me and Dr Lucy Ryan, inspired by her book "Revolting Women, Why Midlife Women Are Walking Out." We delve deep into the impact of gendered ageism, the many challenges faced by midlife women, and why many are leaving the workforce.   In our conversation, we cover:  The challenges faced by midlife women, including the collision of events such as menopause, parental care, and financial pressures. We also discuss the gender bias in caregiving and the impact on women's careers, with many struggling to return to the workforce.  We discuss the need for a revolution in how midlife women are supported, emphasising the importance of transitioning from full-time to part-time work and redefining the narratives that often surround middle-aged women.  We also stress the need for organisations to integrate age into diversity agendas, track data, conduct listening exercises, and promote part-time and job share options.  About Dr Lucy Ryan:  Dr. Lucy Ryan is a leadership coach, trainer, and researcher who focuses on midlife women and their decision-making process as they move into positions of power. After observing many women making unexpected career choices just as they were on the brink of stepping up, Dr. Ryan realised there was little research on the subject and decided to pursue a PhD to investigate further. Despite leaving school with no qualifications, she self-educated herself from the age of 40 onwards, eventually becoming an expert in her field. Dr. Ryan is passionate about understanding the phenomenon and helping women navigate their careers with confidence and purpose.    Connect with Dr. Lucy Ryan:  Website  Book a call  Read the Book "Revolting Women, Why Midlife Women Are Walking Out."   LinkedIn  Instagram    WORK WITH ME AND MY TEAM   We partner with you to:   Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation.   Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid-career level women   Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity.   Exciting news - We are thrilled to introduce a new leadership community that will provide a support system and incredible learning opportunities. This community will include peer coaching calls, monthly leadership training, well-being sessions, and an online space for support and solidarity. Sign up here to be the first to know more.   We also offer individuals:   Be Bolder, an open four week confidence and assertiveness course -   Influence & Impact, an open three month women’s leadership development programme   1:1 coaching   Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.      CONNECT WITH ME   LinkedIn   Instagram   Website     HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?   Subscribe   Share this episode with a friend   Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social!   Thank you for listening, see you next time!      Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

Practical strategies for leading people who lead others. Tips on accepting varied management styles and coaching for context. Ways to build trust by delegating outcomes and avoiding micromanagement. Approaches to advocate for teams, set meaningful KPIs, and model psychological safety. Guidance on ongoing training, peer support, and spotting overload before burnout.

A deep dive into why leaders keep saying yes when they want to say no and the social pressures that drive it. Practical tactics like holding phrases, a yes/no checklist, and scripts for declining senior requests are covered. The conversation tackles unfair office housework, rotating non-promotable tasks, and strategies to protect time and priorities. Personal reflection on spotting type 1 diabetes symptoms is also shared.

Is the joy being sucked from your working day by energy drains? Tune into this episode to learn how to deal with energy vampires. I share how a strong mindset and powerful boundaries can overcome difficult interactions and situations at work. As female leaders, we often find ourselves feeling exhausted and drained after certain meetings and conversations. But fear not, because in this episode, I’ll provide you with valuable insights and strategies to protect and preserve your energy. Have you ever felt physically exhausted or even icky after a conversation with someone? Well, it turns out that if you are highly sensitive to other people's energy, their emotions can really affect you. I will explore protecting your energy and discuss practical tools, such as creating an energy bubble, to shield you from negative influences. Whether you're dealing with colleagues who are constantly stressed or individuals who exude negativity, I’ve got you covered. By the end of this episode, you will have a better understanding of how to protect your energy and leave conversations feeling empowered, rather than exhausted. WORK WITH ME AND MY TEAM We partner with you to: Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation. Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid-career level women Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity. We are giving away a new free resource that you won't want to miss. It's a video excerpt from our highly popular master class on how to worry less about work. This video contains five powerful strategies that have helped thousands of women overcome their work-related worries. To access this valuable resource, sign up for our fortnightly newsletter on our website.  We also offer individuals: Be Bolder, an open four-week confidence and assertiveness course Influence & Impact, an open three-month women’s leadership development programme 1:1 coaching Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.  CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn Instagram Website HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next time!Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

If you are feeling stuck in your career you’ll be pleased to hear that there is now a framework you can use to identify the steps you can take to move towards career fulfilment.  This framework was created by my guest on this podcast, Dr Hannah Roberts, author of Intentional Careers for STEM Women. In our conversation we cover… -        What it means to have an intentional career rather than an unconscious career -        The ‘proving’ cycle many of us get stuck in when we start a job -        What can cause us to become unfulfilled in our career or overworked to the point where it is unsustainable -        How to find alignment in your career through purpose, mission and vision -        The 3 career pivots that will help you work out what you need to change to find career happiness Hannah’s book is a fantastic resource for any woman wanting to take control of her career and also goes deep on many of the issues on the confidence issues many women struggle with.  I highly recommend grabbing a copy. About Dr Hannah Roberts: As founder of Intentional Careers™, author of Amazon #1 bestseller Intentional Careers for STEM Women and host of a top 10 UK podcast, top 5% globally Women in STEM Career & Confidence, Dr Hannah Roberts is an award-winning coach on a mission to eradicate inequity in the workplace by guiding professionals to design careers for fulfilment with a mindset for leadership to build progressive workplace cultures where every individual feels valued. Hannah is uniquely positioned as a scientist, mum of three with a background in corporate and academia. She was managing director of a spin-out company before pivoting into coaching, speaking and training in 2019. She has clients spanning 6 continents and is a certified One of Many™ Women’s Leadership Coach and Trainer with the Professional Certified Coach credential from the International Coaching Federation and has been a member of the Forbes Coaches Council since 2022. Useful links: https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy Free strategy session: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/ Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intentional-Careers-STEM-Women-confidence-ebook/dp/B0CGXRNFZ3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ROKZ7OEFHC64&keywords=intentional+careers+for+stem+women&qid=1693918605&s=books&sprefix=intentional+careers+for+stem+woemn%2Cstripbooks%2C66&sr=1-1  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts   My upcoming courses Find out about November’s Influence For Success workshop at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influenceforsuccess  WORK WITH ME AND MY TEAM We partner with you to: ·       Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation ·       Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid career level women ·       Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity   We also offer individuals: -        Be Bolder, an open 4 week confidence and assertiveness course - -        Influence & Impact, an open 3 month women’s leadership development programme -        1:1 coaching Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/   HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!  Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

Collaboration is an essential part of working life – we have to work alongside others to succeed in our role.  So I was fascinated to come across Deb Mashek’s book, “Collabor(h)ate: How to build incredible collaborative relationships at work (even if you’d rather work alone” We’ve all experienced tension at work and felt the joy of being in a good team.  In this episode Deb and I discuss: -        What collaboration is and why it matters -        How and why it sometimes goes wrong -        Strategies for building strong successful working relationships   About Deb Mashek: Social psychologist Deb Mashek delivers high-stakes collaboration across silos, institutions, and stakeholders. An experienced business advisor, professor, and nonprofit executive, her writing appears in MIT-Sloan Management Review, Fortune, ReWorked, The Hechinger Report, and Psychology Today. Deb has been an invited speaker on collaboration and viewpoint diversity at leading organizations including the United Nations, the American Psychological Association, and Siemens. She is the author of Collabor(h)ate. Website: www.debmashek.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-mashek/  Deb’s twice-monthly newsletter: https://debmashek.lpages.co/one_simple_tip The Mashek Matrix: https://debmashek.lpages.co/mashekmatrix The Collaboration Ecosystem: https://debmashek.lpages.co/collaboration-ecosystem-model  My upcoming courses Find out about October’s Be Bolder course at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder Find out about November’s Influence For Success workshop at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influenceforsuccess WORK WITH ME AND MY TEAM We partner with you to: ·       Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation ·       Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid career level women ·       Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity   We also offer individuals: -        Be Bolder, an open 4 week confidence and assertiveness course - -        Influence & Impact, an open 3 month women’s leadership development programme -        1:1 coaching Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/   HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!  Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/

Is Autumn already feeling a bit overwhelming as everything kicks into action after the summer?  If so then this is the episode you need right now. My guest Julia Wolfendale and I discuss the strategies she shares in her book ‘Five Ways to Focus’.  We talk about: -        How you can find focus when you need it most -        How to handle distractions -        Julia’s top ways to get organised -        How to effectively prioritise and delegate Resources: Julia has kindly shared her calming visualisation which you can access along with a Five Ways to Focus worksheet and a life audit at  Discover more about Julia's work and how to get things On The Up at  Pick up the Five Ways to Focus book here . Check out the Five Ways to Focus online course   on Udemy.com - email Julia for a voucher code. My upcoming courses Find out about October’s Be Bolder course at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder Find out about September’s Influence & Impact cohort at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact WORK WITH ME AND MY TEAM We partner with you to: ·       Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation ·       Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid career level women ·       Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity   We also offer individuals: -        Be Bolder, an open 4 week confidence and assertiveness course - -        Influence & Impact, an open 3 month women’s leadership development programme -        1:1 coaching Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/   HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!  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.   Find out about Be Bolder at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder Find out about Influence & Impact at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact   WORK WITH ME AND MY TEAM We partner with you to: ·       Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation ·       Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid career level women ·       Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity   We also offer individuals: -        Be Bolder, an open 4 week confidence and assertiveness course - -        Influence & Impact, an open 3 month women’s leadership development programme -        1:1 coaching Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/   HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!   Mentioned in this episode:https://carlamiller.co.uk/newsletter/