Influence & Impact for Leaders

Do you find yourself worrying a lot? You might ruminate on the past or worry about what could happen in the future and how you might deal with it. Or perhaps you worry that you’re not good enough at your job or that people are judging you. If that’s you, then you’re not alone. This week’s podcast is the first of a two-episode series on worry. I talk about why our brains worry, share a simple way of recognising that worry isn't serving you, and give you some strategies to help you change your perspective and be more present.   In part two, I am going to talk through some really practical strategies that you can use to switch out of a worrying state.   HELPFUL LINKS Ep 32 - Why We Look To Others For Validation: https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/ec7888784de4c4939c516135e4cce412 Ep 54 - Anxiety At Work: https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/a381a858efff35cdf33049fff2a428c4   BE BOLDER – JOIN THE WAITLIST Increase your confidence and assertiveness at work in Be Bolder, my 4 session course for women. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, say no more often, speak up more confidently in meetings, worry less about what others think of you, have the courage to have challenging conversations and be more assertive in your communication. Join the 2023 Waitlist: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder   ORDER MY BOOK “Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle. Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book     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/

Do you feel like your ability to do a good job depends on how much experience or how many skills or qualifications you have? And you never feel like you have enough. Do you worry that you don’t know enough to confidently answer questions in meetings or move to the next level in your career? If you’re nodding your head, then this week’s episode is a must listen. I share: The very real reason why women doubt their skills and experience more than men do Why the desire to be seen as an expert could be holding you back and how to recognise this How to feel confident NOT knowing all the answers You worth at work is not determined by how much you know and I hope this episode reminds you of that.   HELPFUL LINKS The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It – Valerie Young: https://www.amazon.com.au/Secret-Thoughts-Successful-Women-Impostor-ebook/dp/B004KPM1N0   ORDER MY BOOK “Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle. Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book   WORK WITH ME I coach women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, help women at all stages of their careers have more confidence and assertiveness in my course Be Bolder and give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact Be Bolder: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder   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/

Are you ready to progress to that next level in your career, expand your skills or make the move to a new role and organisation? There are many ways you can develop your career and this week’s episode is your guide on how to do that. I speak to Fay Wallis who is a career coach, the founder of Bright Sky Career Coaching and the host of the 5-star rated podcast - HR Coffee Time. Listen for: Fay’s top tip for a CV that gets noticed The three Es model for career development and what you can do at each step How managers can facilitate valuable career conversations with their team Prepare to be surprised about what you need to focus on the most to take the next step in your career!   MORE ABOUT FAY Fay is a career coach, with a background in HR who specialises in coaching HR & People professionals. She is the Founder of Bright Sky Career Coaching and has a 5 star rated podcast called HR Coffee Time, where you can hear free career advice and ideas every week. Connect with Fay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faywallis/ Bright Sky Career Coaching: https://www.brightskycareercoaching.co.uk/ HR Coffee Time Podcast:  https://www.brightskycareercoaching.co.uk/hr-coffee-time-podcast/   HELPFUL LINKS A helpful framework for career conversations at work with Steve McIntosh: https://www.brightskycareercoaching.co.uk/hr-coffee-time-podcast/33 Fay’s CV writing course: https://brightsky.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1072378 Ep 86 - Taking Control of Your Career: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-86-taking-control-of-your-career Ep 79 - 6 Ways To Increase Your Visibility At Work: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-79-6-ways-to-increase-your-visibility-at-work   FREE DOWNLOAD: MY TOP PODCAST EPISODES My most impactful podcast episodes - all in one place! I've created this PDF download for you with 42 of my must-listen episodes grouped into themes such as workplace diversity, inclusion and equality, boosting your confidence and leading with impact. Download Your Copy Here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/sites/33382/themes/2151814715/downloads/lSsxr4ssRcmgFVJwudvB_Recommended_Podcast_Episodes_Influence_Impact_For_Female_Leaders_.pdf   ORDER MY BOOK “Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle. Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book   WORK WITH ME As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impa   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!

Are you at full capacity but still saying yes to whatever is asked at you at work and home? In this episode, I’m sharing tips, strategies and ways of reframing your thinking to help you if you’re overwhelmed from trying to do it all. Listen for: How to let go of the “shoulds” that are adding to your to do list My top tip for saying no with confidence I hope this episode helps you to do less and create more space and rest in your life.   RECOMMENDED EPISODES Are You A People Pleaser?: https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/270919d8b209b48e8f42f7bf3f960517 Become Great At Delegating: https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/88e3418cb66c33773f85362858c5e48b Are We Addicted To Productivity?: https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/67abb4c9640c4d46db96161000f67e1d Are You Running On Autopilot?: https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/56578fd03c154dc9e269f282f111b241   FREE DOWNLOAD: MY TOP PODCAST EPISODES My most impactful podcast episodes - all in one place! I've created this PDF download for you with 42 of my must-listen episodes grouped into themes such as workplace diversity, inclusion and equality, boosting your confidence and leading with impact. Download Your Copy Here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/sites/33382/themes/2151814715/downloads/lSsxr4ssRcmgFVJwudvB_Recommended_Podcast_Episodes_Influence_Impact_For_Female_Leaders_.pdf   ORDER MY BOOK “Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle. Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book   WORK WITH ME As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impa   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!  

Ep 118: 3 Steps To Reduce The Tension Between Your Team And Other Teams What can you do when you’re constantly dealing with tensions between your team and another team that they can’t resolve for themselves? I get asked questions like this a lot from my coaching clients so in this week’s episode, I’m teaching you my three-pronged approach for resolving friction between teams. This is a super practical episode and I share a couple of my best leadership tools you can put into practice. Listen to discover… How you can coach your team to approach situations differently How to negotiate with your peers When to push an issue upwards and when to tackle it yourself   ORDER MY BOOK “Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle. Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book   WORK WITH ME As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impa   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/

How good are you at asking for what you want or what you need?  It could be flexible work hours, a pay rise, resources for your team, professional development or even just for help when you need it. Many women struggle to ask for what they want and are often more comfortable putting other people’s needs ahead of their own. In this week’s episode, I share how to get clear on your wants and needs, know that you deserve whatever it is that you're asking for and some top tips for making that ask. HELPFUL LINKS Ep 75 - Are You A People Pleaser?: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-75-are-you-a-people-pleaser Ep 87 - Having The Career Conversation With Your Line Manager: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-87 Ep 96 - Negotiating Your Salary With Michelle Gyimah: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-96-negotiating-your-salary-with-michelle-gyimah ORDER MY BOOK “Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle. Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book WORK WITH ME As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impa 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/

If you’re like me, life has been incredibly busy lately. As we come out of the slower summer, autumn greets us with an increasing list of projects, commitments and to dos in both work and life. I thought it would be the perfect time to re-release this episode about creating the time and space in your day to think. I share how you can redesign your working day to create some breathing space, where you can think strategically and do the things that are important to you - rather than being constantly available to everyone else. If this resonates with you, ask yourself regularly what you need to do for yourself and how you can prioritise a bit of that each day.  ORDER MY BOOK “Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle. Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book WORK WITH ME As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impa 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/

Giving honest and direct feedback is an essential part of being an effective leader. Honest feedback says that you care about a person's development, you care about the work that they do and you want to help them improve because you value them. In this week’s episode, I share why feedback is so important, why psychological safety is foundational to a positive and constructive feedback environment, and the five key elements to giving constructive criticism to a team member. HELPFUL LINKS Authority Magazine Article - Giving Feedback; How To Be Honest Without Being Hurtful: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/carla-miller-of-impact-consulting-giving-feedback-how-to-be-honest-without-being-hurtful-449d9a69394b Ep 25: How to disagree with people more senior than you: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-25-how-to-disagree-with-people-more-senior-than-you Ep 21: Handling negative feedback like a pro: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-21-handling-negative-feedback   ORDER MY BOOK “Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle. Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book   WORK WITH ME As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impa   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/

More women in senior management and leadership positions is win-win-win. For women, for organisations and for workplace equality. So how do individuals and organisations create more opportunities to get to the top and thrive there? This week, I’m pleased to be speaking to Jodi Flynn of Women Taking the Lead. Jodi is an executive leadership coach, speaker, host of the critically acclaimed Women Taking the Lead podcast and author of the Amazon bestseller ‘Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing’. Listen for: The four common struggles women experience when promoted to senior leadership How empowering team and delegating more makes you more promotable What organisations can do to support more women into leadership positions A discussion on women’s rights and equality in work and society   MORE ABOUT JODI Jodi works with organisations to support their women leaders to develop the skills needed to grow into and thrive in senior leadership. She is President of the board for The Maine Women’s Conference and has been featured in Entrepreneur and Forbes magazines. Jodi has spoken at the Massachusetts Conference for Women, the Women in Banking and Emerging Leaders Conferences, and Podcast Movement. Visit the Women Taking The Lead website: https://womentakingthelead.com/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiflynn/  Women Taking The Lead Podcast: https://womentakingthelead.com/podcast/ Accomplished: How To Go From Dreaming To Doing: https://womentakingthelead.com/accomplished/   ORDER MY BOOK “Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle. Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book   BE BOLDER - STARTING ON WEDNESDAY! Increase your confidence and assertiveness at work in Be Bolder, my 4 session course for women. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, say no more often, speak up more confidently in meetings, worry less about what others think of you, have the courage to have challenging conversations and be more assertive in your communication. Each session is delivered as a 90-minute online workshop with bite sized videos and coaching exercises to do between sessions. Our next cohort starts this Wednesday 5 October.  Find out more here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder 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/

First off, a huge thank you to everyone who supported the book launch for Closing the Influence Gap which went straight to the top spot in Leadership and Management on Amazon Kindle. In this week’s episode, I speak with Felicity Dwyer, an independent facilitator, trainer, coach and speaker who specialises in communication and leadership skills about how we can create connection when we communicate. We discuss: How to stay calm and connected in difficult conversations How to truly listen to another person Why your body is important in communication MORE ABOUT FELICITY Felicity Dwyer helps individuals and teams to connect and communicate, so that people feel heard and understood. Her clients include charities, small businesses, membership bodies, and public sector health and heritage organisations. She is the author of “Crafting Connection: Transform how you communicate with yourself and others”. The book introduces Felicity’s Connecting in 3D model. It’s packed with practical ideas to help you connect with yourself, and build better relationships with other people. Visit Felicity’s website: https://felicitydwyer.com/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicitydwyer/   Felicity’s book Crafting Connection: https://felicitydwyer.com/crafting-connection/ BE BOLDER Increase your confidence and assertiveness at work in Be Bolder, my 4 session course for women. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, say no more often, speak up more confidently in meetings, worry less about what others think of you, have the courage to have challenging conversations and be more assertive in your communication. Each session is delivered as a 90-minute online workshop with bite sized videos and coaching exercises to do between sessions. Our next cohort starts on Wednesday 5 October.  Find out more here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder   ORDER MY BOOK “Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle. Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book   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/