One Bold Move A Day: Recent Episodes

Shanna Hocking

You can achieve more than you ever thought possible—by intentionally putting yourself out there and following through. I’m Shanna Hocking, thought leader, keynote speaker, and author on women and leadership, as well as Associate VP of a multi-billion dollar organization. I’ll share what I’ve learned on my journey through pursuing my own career growth and leading large teams in complex organizations. If you’re ready to take one bold move a day to advance your career and develop as a leader, I’m here to help you achieve your goals.

Listen to a new 6-minute episode every week.

For more leadership and career advice, visit www.shannaahocking.com and @ShannaAHocking.

Podcast Music: Second Bedroom Studio

TWO HUNDRED FIFTY!

It’s the 250th episode of One Bold Move a Day Podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear 10 reflections from the boldest moves I’ve made these last two years, including stories I have not shared before, as we reflect together on how we got here, celebrate our progress, and plan for where we’re going next.

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One of the most difficult boss types to work for is an insecure boss, because their worries hold them—and you—back from being successful. How can you tell if you have an insecure boss? This episode provide signs to look out for to determine if you have an insecure boss and shares six strategies on how to work with them.

Your One Bold Move: Try out these strategies to navigate this difficult situation while keeping confidence in yourself. Consider whether it’s worth it to stay in a workplace where you are not able to shine as your truest self.

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An interview process won’t reveal everything about a candidate, but it can tell you exactly what you need to know to make a great hiring decision. By asking thoughtful questions during the interview, you can get a sense of who they are and how you can teach them—and learn from them—as a future member of your team.

This episode shares eight of my favorite interview questions to ask and why.

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Great leaders set their team members up for success. One of the best ways to do this—especially if you’re still in a remote/hybrid work situation—is regular 1:1 meetings with your direct reports.

This episode provides a recommended structure for what the team member can prepare, as well as what you might ask to have a more meaningful and productive 1:1 meeting.

For the meeting template, visit my website: https://www.shannaahocking.com/blog/2022/4/8/exactly-what-to-ask-in-your-next-11-meetings

For the NNTR Update: https://www.shannaahocking.com/oneboldmoveaday/2020/7/18/episode-24-show-your-value-to-your-manager-the-nntr-update

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When is the last time you shared openly at work about your own accomplishments?

If you can’t recall when you may have recently done this, you’re not alone—and it’s time to get started.

Your ability to speak about your own accomplishments at work directly affects your career growth and financial outcomes.

This episode shares why it's so important to talk about your work and three ways to get started.

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How do you handle when an interview goes awry? Especially for a job you want.

I've heard from clients and friends about interviewers commenting on their race, age, and pregnancy status, among other inappropriate topics.

If you find yourself in an interview that isn’t going well, or worse, the interviewer displays obvious bias, this episode walks you through what you can do to prepare yourself. I also share about one of the most difficult interviews I was ever on, and how I handled it.

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Asking for a raise may feel like an overwhelming conversation. When is the right time? How much should you ask for? Can I really ask for something like this for myself? A recent survey showed that 60% of women have never negotiated their salary—and this has direct consequences for women’s long-term financial success.

This episode shares six things you can do to set yourself up for success in asking for a raise.

Your One Bold Move: Ask for more, because you deserve it!

For the complete scripts shared in this episode, here's a link to an accompanying blog post: https://www.shannaahocking.com/blog/2022/3/7/how-to-ask-for-a-raise-and-get-it

Executive presence can be hard to define, but you know when people have it.

It's about your energy, approach, words, and actions that demonstrate you can handle the challenges of a leadership role and hold your own with others in getting things done.

Executive presence is ultimately about how you make other people feel.

If you're looking to take on a formal leadership role or increase your ability to influence in the role you're in now, the good news is you can enhance your executive presence with intentional effort.

This episode provides three ways to get started.

Your One Bold Move: Focus on enhancing your executive presence so you can be seen as a leader people say they want to work with and for.

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Being an inclusive colleague means showing up in the day to day moments.

On today's episode, I get deeply personal. Thank you for joining me to listen and learn together on three ways to be a more inclusive colleague.

Your One Bold Move: Being inclusive is an ongoing process and it starts with us. When you’re feeling unsure of where to start or overwhelmed by how much needs to be done still, remember it’s often the smallest moments that lead to the biggest and most important outcomes.

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Oftentimes people will ask: What made this the right time to [insert bold move here]?

Y’all, there’s no such thing as a perfect time.

This episode is perfect for when you need the motivation to make your one bold move--whether that's applying for a job, negotiating your salary, or speaking up in meetings.

Plus, I share details on my BOLD MOVE to launch Hocking Leadership, my new full-time business.

Your One Bold Move: Create the perfect time for yourself by making your bold move.

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As you begin the new year, it’s a great time to reflect on what your goals are and who you want to become. To amplify your efforts, it’s worthwhile to consider who can support you on your journey. Though you are so much more than your job, you spend the majority of your time at work, so it’s worthwhile to invest in your workplace relationships.

Whether you’re just starting your career or are more senior in your field, here are five relationships that can help you thrive at work.

Your One Bold Move: Write down the five relationships you need to thrive at work and spend five minutes reflecting on the name of at least one person you consider to fit each category for you. If you have any open categories, this is your area to focus on to identify people to build relationships with.

Join the Lead From Where You Are Challenge from January 2-31! https://bit.ly/leadfromwhereyouare

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January is often thought of as the time for setting goals. This year, I’m setting goals in December, so I can begin working toward them in January. Most importantly, this plan gives me time to look back on the past year before I move forward.

This episode provides three steps for your goalsetting process to work toward your big dreams.

Your One Bold Move: Now is the time to create your goals for 2022. There’s no time to wait to create the life you want for yourself.

For questions referenced in this episode for your guided reflection or more on the Letter to Yourself: https://www.shannaahocking.com/blog/2021/12/11/the-best-time-to-set-your-2022-goals

If your big goal for 2022 is asking for a promotion, check this exact strategy to prepare: https://www.shannaahocking.com/blog/2021/11/7/your-strategy-to-ask-for-a-promotion

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It's a leader's job to coach their team members to solve their problems and handle difficult situations. Sometimes we are so eager to help them (myself included!) that we may unintentionally get in the way.

When you set your team up for success, you set yourself up for success, too.

This episode provides three tips on how to help your team effectively manage their own challenges.

Your One Bold Move: Coach your team members to work through what comes their way by giving them the responsibility and encouragement they need.

HBR article mentioned in the episode: https://hbr.org/1999/11/management-time-whos-got-the-monkey

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With the holidays approaching, you may be thinking about how you’ll celebrate with your team. Investing in workplace rituals creates a sense of unity, meaning, and connectedness. Figuring out how to bring people together, whether you’re in person or not, is important. After all, a team exists to achieve more than any individual could alone. As a leader, this is your opportunity to help your team members feel valued for their individual and collective efforts at work.

This episode is your guide to meaningful gift giving and gatherings at work this holiday season.

If you’re looking for inspiration and gift ideas for your team members, colleagues, or boss, on my blog I share five of my favorite gift ideas that will work for most anyone: https://www.shannaahocking.com/blog/2021/11/21/your-guide-to-meaningful-holiday-celebrations-with-your-team

Your One Bold Move: Keep your people at heart when you’re planning for meaningful celebrations this year and always.

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I consider myself a goal-oriented person, but that doesn’t mean I love setting goals in a work environment. (What is a SMART goal anyway?!) Still, it’s a leader’s expectation to set goals with your team members, and show them you’re invested in their success.

Goalsetting should happen for new employees during onboarding and on an annual basis for all other employees. It may make sense to do this for project-based goals, too.

This episode provides five steps to get you started in setting goals for your team that actually work.

Your One Bold Move: Set meaningful goals with your team members that motivate them to achieve more than they thought possible and remember to celebrate progress along the way.

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Whether or not you’re in a creative field, your work likely relies on your ability to think creatively about your projects. What happens when that spark of inspiration just isn’t coming to you?

This episode provides four tips to get through a creative block and achieve more than you thought was possible.

Your One Bold Move: You don’t need to wait for inspiration. You need to create it!

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In recent conversations with friends and colleagues, the talk has been about how everyone is exhausted. Even the people who are loving their work, their teams are doing great, and their industries are thriving are experiencing this, too.

You're feeling it. Your team is feeling it. As a leader, you're expected to keep showing up.

This episode shares four strategies to lead yourself and your team right now.

Your One Bold Move: Keep showing up for your team and yourself, knowing you’re making a difference in the world. Also be compassionate to yourself. You can feel on top of the world and underneath its weight, too. We’re in it together.

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How many books are on your bedside table right now? How long have they been there?

People frequently tell me they have a hard time reading books, even though they want to. I totally get it. We’re pulled in a million directions every day.

This episode shares 4 strategies to make reading a part of your everyday life.

I’m starting a book club for the One Bold Move a Day community! Love learning with you and this could be a fun way to bring us all together.

Sign up to be added to the book club waitlist, so you’re first to know—and you’ll also be added to my email list so you can get more leadership and career insights directly to your inbox twice monthly.

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Your One Bold Move: Add more reading to your life and find new ways to connect with learning, others--and yourself.

Your work best friend got a new job. While you're thrilled for her, it's hard being the one left behind at work. (You might have even thought you'd be the first to leave!)

Research shows having a best friend at work is a significant factor in your happiness and success in your job.

This episodes provides four things you can do to make this transition a little bit better for you.

Your One Bold Move: Honor your loss for what was, and take all of the energy from the special memories you have into creating something new for yourself.

What's the last new thing you've learned?

There's so much information coming at us that it can be hard to remember it all, not to mention, be able to apply it.

You can, however, improve your retention, which will enable you to do a better job of putting it into practice. It starts with improving how you learn and this episode provides six ways to do that.

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It's a bold move to build something in the face of challenge, to know it may not last forever--and do it anyway.

This week's episode is a reminder of the importance of finding joy, moving forward, leaning into uncertainty, and taking the leap, even in a world of risk and challenge.

Your One Bold Move: What bold move will you take to build something important to you, even in the face of challenge?

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And just like that, schedules are back-to-back with more meetings, emails, and deadlines. You may have also added back in a commute. All of this may make you feel more out of control at work. Without pausing to reflect on where you are and what you value, it would be easy to get caught up in the churn and keep moving forward each day. But you deserve better than working at everyone else’s whim, which means it’s time to review and reset your boundaries.

This episode provides insights on how to create better boundaries in three fairly universal areas at work to preserve your energy, which will set you up for success at work and home. (Can you guess the three areas?!)

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Have you been in a conversation with a friend or colleague who feels the need to be right about everything? Conversations can feel like an argument. They may not even realize they’re doing it. Or...this may have been you doing it.

We’ve created a world where being wrong is to be avoided at all costs--but that's not the "right" answer either.

This episodes provides five ways to let go of being right all the time, including understanding why you might feel this way, why the little things become the big things in personal relationships, how to honor others' opinions and admit when you're wrong, as well as how to be a better listener.

Your One Bold Move: Let go of being right all the time, so you can truly be your best self personally and professionally--and bring this out in others, too.

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There's a lot going on in the world. I chose this special episode, because I felt like you needed a reminder while you care for your community, your loved ones, and yourself: You are enough.

I'll see you next week with a new episode.

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Research shows that while working from home makes you more productive, it won’t necessarily help you advance your career. It's especially challenging for people working in a hybrid workplace where some may be back in the office and others aren’t, or if the days you’re there don’t line up with the senior leaders of the organization. Now consider that more women, especially working mothers, want to work remotely.

If "out of sight, out of mind" is true, then it will be on you to make sure you’re visible even while you work from home.

In this week's episode, I’ve got 4 ways for you to do this—and extra motivation for why it matters.

Resources mentioned in this week's episode. Episode 40: NNTR (No Need to Respond) Update Episode 212: WOTD (Win of the Day)

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One of the most frequently asked questions I get is: How do you prioritize your time when you have so many competing priorities? Over time, I've learned to develop strategies and systems to help me achieve my most important goals as a leader, employee, and working mom.

This episode shares my tips on how I focus on my best and highest use of time at work and ways you can begin implementing this strategy.

I’m going to add a visual of my priorities quadrant to my Instagram feed (https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking) so you can use this for yourself.

Your One Bold Move: Focus on what’s most important at work, including what’s not urgent. This is where your growth happens.

For more on time management, listen to: Episode 196: Radical Prioritization Episode 141: Boost Your Productivity With This Tip Episode 118: My Radical Tip To Get Rid of Your To-Do List

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Did you ever wish you could be an Olympian? I did (though I didn't do anything to actually get my closer to that childhood dream!).

I have been following with interest Simone Biles' return to the Olympics--and her subsequent decision to prioritize her health, wellbeing, and safety over competing in the all around.

This moment has given us a pivotal opportunity to reflect on mental health, particularly at work.

This episode shares things to keep in mind when considering how to talk about mental health at work, and why it matters--particularly for women who have been taught you have to compromise yourself to meet others' expectations. Also included is what to say when asking for a mental health day, how to approach a recurring therapy appointment, or learning more about mental health resources provided by your employer.

For people leaders, you should give thought to how you’ll proactively address and reactively handle these conversations.

One more word: If you ever need help and you’re not sure where to turn, know you’re not alone. Call 1800273TALK 24 hours a day/7 days a week to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Your Bold Move: Go for gold in prioritizing your mental health and yourself.

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While we're away on bleisure (business + leisure--definitely one of the benefits of remote work!) at one of our favorite places in the world, I wanted to support you with a replay episode on the importance of envisioning your happy place.

If you're at your desk, this will be a welcome respite. If you're in your happy place now, take note of all the details, so you can file them away for when you'll need it.

I'll be back next week with a new episode!

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This week, Matt and I will celebrate our 18-year wedding anniversary. We've navigated a lot as a dual career couple. According to Pew Research, in about half of two parent couples, both spouses work full-time. In that same study, 56% of couples said that balancing two careers is hard.

When we were starting our lives together, people weren't as open about all the wonderful things and the challenges of being in a dual career couple.

Whether you're in this stage of your life now or considering it for the future, this is what I would share with other dual career couples and what I wish had been shared with us.

Your One Bold Move: Have open conversations with your partner about your expectations, your values, and what is important to you in your lives together.

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It can be hard to let go of something--whether relationships, missed goals, projects, or unkept promises. By not letting go, though, you're unintentionally holding yourself back.

This episode shares four ways to let go, so you can move forward.

Your One Bold Move: It’s not possible to avoid disappointment. It’s in learning to work through this and letting things go that you can emerge stronger.

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One of the most frequently asked questions I get is: How do you stay so positive? Y’all, I’m not positive 100% of the time. I have hard days. Hard weeks. I had one last week. I felt a bit lost and completely overwhelmed more than once.

I have learned over time how to maximize my ability to bring my best self to what’s important to me, and that's what I want to help you do, too.

This episode shares the five things I did last week with the hopes it can help you bounce back, too.

Your One Bold Move: When you feel overwhelmed or lost, everything is a lot. Keep making forward progress. What is the ONE best next step you can make right now?

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There’s a lot of leadership advice out there (including my own!) that says you have to be noticed to advance your career. How do you get noticed if you’re working remotely or only in the office a few days a week?

You’ll need to exceed expectations, keep your presence known, and advocate for your own work—but it’s more than that.

This episode shares four things to build the case for your promotion or raise even while you work from home.

Your One Bold Move: Build the case for your promotion or pay raise and advocate for your own work. Even if you aren’t seen in the office every day, with a little effort, you can still make your positive accomplishments visible and grow your career.

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We’re back! Excited to learn together again.

Over the last few weeks, I’ve heard from many of you about the stress of feeling like you don’t want to be at your job anymore and whether it’s time to leave.

Here are a few of the things you've shared with me...

+I’m not even sure what I’m doing here anymore. +I have things that are important to me beyond my work and yet I still love this organization. +I am using all my energy trying to be something I’m not sure aligns with who I want to become. +I’m so overworked and overwhelmed, but I’m afraid to tell my boss. +They are returning to four days in person a week and I’m not sure I can go back to that.

If one of those sounds like what you’ve been saying to yourself and your friends, I’ve got you today with thoughts about how to talk to your boss about changing your role or switching to a new job within your organization.

This episode includes templates and speaking tips you can use to approach these important conversations with your boss.

Your One Bold Move: Speak up for yourself about the changes you need in your job before walking away and invite your boss to be a partner with you. You owe this to yourself to create a meaningful experience at work to bring your strengths each day.

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According to multiple recent polls, American workers are considering new job options. Some polls show percentages as high as 40% of all workers planning to leave their jobs this year. While it’s great to see companies (and hiring) open back up again, this new reality is something for every manager to be aware of—and proactively planning for.

One of the most influential factors in employees’ work satisfaction is who they work for; meaning that leaders play a significant role in retaining your team members.

This episode provides three tips to help you do that in the post-pandemic work environment.

All this week we’re continuing the theme of exploring the Great Resignation and how to approach this as employees and team leaders.

Your One Bold Move: Understand what motivates your employees and help them make progress in their work so you can create meaningful engagement--and help retain them in the organization.

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All this week, we’re continuing the theme of exploring the Great Resignation and how to approach this as employees and team leaders.

People have been spending a lot of time over the last year considering who they work with and for. Making a career change post-pandemic will require even more intentionality than before. You’re trying to figure out if this is the right time, the right role, and the right organization—and sometimes grass looks greener until you get up close.

I’ve shared before what you should be thinking about before taking a new job, and I’ve updated these questions here for the post pandemic environment. This episode shares four things to consider before making a job switch right now.

Your One Bold Move: Intentionally consider all aspects of the job change in the post pandemic world, so you can bring your best self to your work and life.

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All this week, we’re continuing the theme of exploring the Great Resignation and how to approach this as employees and team leaders. It’s hard to know if it’s the pandemic or the job. Maybe you feel like you need to do something but you still have more you want to learn or do in your current role. If you’ve decided it’s more likely the circumstances we’re in than the job you have, it doesn’t mean you have to settle for languishing. This episode shares five tips to help you re-energize yourself at work. Your One Bold Move: It’s normal to feel restless, anxious, or even bored at work. Channel your strengths and purpose to motivate yourself and keep you moving forward. For more from Shanna: To get my leadership and career insights directly to your inbox twice monthly, text SHANNA to 66866 or visit https://www.shannaahocking.com/subscribe Website - https://www.shannaahocking.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking

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According to a recent survey from Microsoft, 40% of workers are considering leaving their job within the next year. That is what is keeping me up at night. How am I as a leader supporting my team members to fulfill their potential and their purpose in our organization? As a thought leader on leadership and career development, how am I giving you the tools you need to make the right choices for yourself?

This week we’ll be exploring topics on all things job-related. It will be less about the tactical things related to a job search, interviews, networking (but I’ve got episodes for you on all of those topics!). This week will focus more on the thought process that goes into deciding whether it’s time for a new job or you just need to re-energize yourself at work, the most important questions to consider before taking a new job, and how managers can support team members who are likely going through these career questions for themselves.

It’s not always clear when it’s time to leave a job. Sometimes it hits you like a lightning bolt, sometimes it’s little things that add up to become a big thing, and other times you’re just living through a pandemic and it makes everything a lot less clear.

This episode will share warning signs when it’s time to think about leaving your job (albeit not an exhaustive list).

Your One Bold Move: It’s not always clear when it’s time to leave a job, but look for the warning signs in your work environment and in your heart.

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Links referenced in the episode: I Want Your Job Boss: https://www.shannaahocking.com/oneboldmoveaday/2020/12/6/episode-119-i-want-your-job-boss How to Ask for a Promotion: https://www.shannaahocking.com/oneboldmoveaday/2021/1/26/episode-140-how-to-ask-for-a-promotion How to Stay Motivated When You’re Not Receiving Any Recognition: https://www.shannaahocking.com/oneboldmoveaday/2021/3/18/episode-183-how-to-stay-motivated-when-youre-not-receiving-recognition NNTR Update (How to Show Value to Your Manager): https://www.shannaahocking.com/oneboldmoveaday/2020/7/18/episode-24-show-your-value-to-your-manager-the-nntr-update

In your heart is a song. I like to think of it as your purpose. Throughout your life, the song may sound differently, but it’s always there—if you listen.

This episode shares a story of how I reclaimed my voice and worked toward my purpose over time and how I want to help you do this, too.

What song does your heart want to sing?

Your One Bold Move: Listen to your purpose and work toward it every day.

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When you’re working on a new project, program, or event, you spend so much time planning and preparing that when it’s finally over you’re exhausted and ready to move on. But there’s a way to leverage the process to carry your learning forward and set you up for success in the future.

It’s through reflection on what went well and what to do differently, often called an After Action Review or a Retrospective Review.

In today’s episode I’ll walk through why you should consider doing this at work and how to get started.

You don't have to be a team leader to facilitate any of this and you can also apply these principles to your own work or personal goals.

Your One Bold Move: Before you move on to the next thing at work, spend time as a group reflecting on what you’ve learned and how you will apply this going forward.

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Today launches HeyMama’s campaign, Motherhood On the Resume. I was so moved when I heard about this campaign, because for much of my career, and for many women before me, motherhood has been considered a penalty.

Being a working mother required a dual identity I hadn’t been prepared for. Here's the thing: Motherhood has made me a better employee and, most especially, a better leader. Working has made me a better mother, too.

Your One Bold Move: Join me and HeyMama in adding Mother to your LinkedIn profile and/or resume. Together let’s destigmatize motherhood in the workplace.

For more information: https://heymama.co/motherhood-on-the-resume/

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I love WOTD so much, I'm reprising this episode with new thoughts.

At work, it's important to celebrate the big and small wins. Things move so quickly, you may not slow down enough to acknowledge what you've done. You may also feel uncomfortable sharing your awesomeness with other people.

I developed Win of the Day (WOTD) to bring more celebration to work--and encourage my team to share their own successes.

This episode provides tips on how WOTD works, what a win is, and why it matters, so you can bring WOTD to your team or office.

Your One Bold Move: Share a WOTD with a colleague or your team. Invite them to share, too. Find more ways to celebrate together at work.

Send me a note with your WOTD so I can cheer you on!

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Your strengths helped get you to where you are today. Doing more of the same thing or doing it better will not, however, lead to sustainable growth. What got you here won't get you where you're going next.

(I should mention is a book by the same title and that’s not really what this is about. I had mixed feelings on the book, though it’s clearly celebrated by many.)

This episode shares three things you need to do to level up. This will be important in transitioning to the next normal, going from peer to manager, taking on a promotion, leading as your team grows, etc.

Your One Bold Move: Reaching the next level will require new learning and adaptability. Believe in yourself and what is possible for where you’re going next.

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Do you feel you’re able to innovate at work? Lots of attention is paid to entrepreneurs who start their own companies, but you don’t have to start your own business to build something meaningful. You can be what’s called an intrapreneur—someone who innovates within a larger organization. Organizations rely on innovation for continued growth, but there are benefits for you, too. When you’re more creative at work, you’re contributing to your own learning and job satisfaction.

This episode shares five ways you can bring creativity to your work every day.

Your One Bold Move: Sharing new ideas and trying out initiatives are how an organization—and you—can grow and evolve.

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You know you need to build your network to advance your career and grow as a leader--and how you do it makes a difference. Making email introductions the right way builds relationships and adds value.

This episode walks you through a template on the right way to introduce two people over email--including some insights you won't hear anywhere else, like who should follow up on an intro first and why!

Your One Bold Move: When you follow these tips to introduce people over email (or be introduced), you'll both build your network and be the person everyone loves to make connections for.

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It's inevitable that you'll have tough days at work. The question is then: How do you handle it?

This episode provides four tips you can use to get back on track after a tough day.

Your One Bold Move: On the tough days at work, remember you are tough, too, and use these strategies to support yourself in moving forward.

Additional Resources: The One Folder You Need to Have - https://www.shannaahocking.com/blog/2017/6/23/the-one-folder-you-need-to-have

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Every great organization thrives because they have a group of people watching out for them, giving them feedback, and advocating for them. You deserve this, too!

This episode shares how to create a personal board of advisors, including what to consider in candidates and the importance of nurturing these relationships.

Your One Bold Move: Create your personal board of advisors to develop the strongest and best version of yourself.

Through One Bold Move a Day podcast, I hope you consider me a member of your board of advisors. If you're interested in learning more about how to work together with me, send me a note info@shannaahocking.com.

Are you thinking about starting a side hustle or is it something you might like to do someday?

I'm proud to have what I call an "And Career." This episode shares the origin story for Be Yourself Boldly and how it has evolved over time.

I also provide four tips to consider whether you have an idea for a business and don't know where you start or you're figuring out your way now.

Your One Bold Move: If you're ready to try launching a side hustle, you don't need to have everything perfect to start. (Plus, you have your day job to rely on!)

As you think about returning to an office or connecting with others you haven't seen in a while, you may be feeling unsure about how to make small talk again.

This episode shares four tips (and several examples you can use in your next convo!) on how to make small talk that will lead to positive outcomes.

Your One Bold Move: When making small talk, ask questions to invite others to share their best self.

Plus, reference Episode 155 for virtual icebreaker questions you can use with a group or individual.

Have you given yourself permission to change and grow? Do you give yourself credit when you have?

Today's episode is a reminder that you're allowed to change. You're not living for other people's expectations. They can join you in who you're becoming or stay back with who you were.

Your One Bold Move: Give yourself space and tools to evolve. Honor what you've accomplished and look forward to where you're going.

This episode also shares some insights on the evolving schedule for One Bold Move A Day based on your feedback and insights. If you haven't filled out the survey yet, it's not too late. Here is a link to a survey, which will take two minutes to complete: https://forms.gle/sunBkcNzQYwj3kzXA

Excited to continue to make our bold moves together.

When was the last time you showed your feelings at work? There are myths out there that say it’s not okay to show your emotions--which is not true. It’s about how, when, and what you do afterward.

This episode offers three things to keep in mind to help your emotions become your superpowers, including understanding what emotions mean, how they affect your behavior, and how to leverage your emotions.

Your One Bold Move: When you experience emotions, listen to them and remember it's most important what you do with them. Being aware of your emotions makes you stronger and leveraging your emotions makes you powerful.

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The number one work-related thing on many people’s minds is: What will it look like to return to an office?

There are a lot of things to figure out still. Are you talking about this in your office right now? What do you hope will continue from office work pre-pandemic? And what do you hope won’t?

Whether you are leading yourself or leading a team, this episode shares the number one skill you’ll need for returning to the office.

Your One Bold Move: Practice compassion in leading and supporting others, as we prepare for what is ahead for our organizations. It is the serving others + taking action that will ensure our success in the next normal.

Are you interested to hear more about return to in-person work and working in a hybrid environment? Drop me a line, so I can know what’s important to you on these topics: info@shannaahocking.com

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Today's episode is about money--not budgets or debt or credit cards--the mindset and psychology of money.

Asking for what you want and deserve financially, talking about money with confidence, and being knowledgeable about how to make your money work for you. These are bold moves and all of this is investing in yourself...literally.

This episode shares four questions to ask yourself to better understand your relationship to money.

Your One Bold Move: Get comfortable talking about money, earning money, and spending money to align with your values. Define your money story in your own terms and help other women do the same.

Today is the 200th episode of One Bold Move A Day. Shortly after a global pandemic changed the world, we set out to change it again--with one bold move a day. We've worked toward our leadership, career, and personal development goals, achieved success, and learned new things.

I've been reflecting on the journey to this point and in this episode, I'm sharing with you five lessons I've learned along the way:

Use your voice.
Stop editing yourself.
Create your community.
Remember, it's about the journey.
Don't let others decide your purpose.

Your One Bold Move is ahead.

I'd love if you would celebrate this special milestone by sharing about the podcast with your network or writing a review on Apple Podcasts. These are the best ways to help others find our community and start making their bold moves.

Tag me on social @ShannaAHocking, so I can celebrate with you!

In the before times, you could lean back in your cubicle and catch up with a colleague. Because we don’t have the chance to see each other in the hallways or break room, we’re relying on email to communicate even more than before. As the virtual/hybrid work environment continues for the future, you’ll want to continue being the best coworker you can be.

This episode shares three simple tips you can start doing today to support your colleagues.

Your One Bold Move: Be a great coworker. Building positive peer relationships is an important part of your career satisfaction and growth.

Have you been on an interview when someone said something inappropriate to you? It’s happened to me many times. Though I wish it wouldn’t happen to you, it’s not uncommon to have a difficult interviewer, so I want to make sure you’re prepared.

This episode shares things you can do to handle a difficult interviewer.

Your One Bold Move: Be proactively prepared to handle a difficult interviewer—and also be prepared to walk away from a job interview if this happens.

Turning Actual Things I’ve Been Told in Interviews into Inspirational Quotes (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/p/CNI3ImrjvVo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

I'm switching up today's planned podcast topic, because I want to use this platform and create space together to reflect on the Derek Chauvin verdict in the murder of George Floyd. Justice was served in this case--and there is more to be done to achieve systemic justice.

It can't be work as usual right now.

This episode is a reflection on how we as leaders show up anyway--and by leaders, I mean all of us--and the value of pursuing the most important things, even when they may feel overwhelming.

Your One Bold Move: It is not your responsibility to finish the work of perfecting the world, but you are not free to desist from it either. (Pirkei Avot)

In a workshop I taught recently, someone asked me how to handle multiple competing priorities. This is certainly the reality for everyone to have to work on several projects at once--but it doesn’t mean working on everything. This is where radical prioritization comes in: focusing on the best and highest use of time is; saying no (sometimes even to important things); and clear and frequent communication.

This episode shares how to approach radical prioritization for your organization, your team members, and yourself—and I’ll also give you the exact template I recommend using when someone gives you yet another project to take on.

Your One Bold Move: Prioritize best and highest use of time for your organization, team members, and yourself.

Have you found yourself feeling unsettled or anxious and not totally sure why? Could be from so many things right now!

Try this tip to gain clarity: Picture your happy place.

This episode shares why there is value in picturing a place that brings you joy to help you find clarity and peace.

Your One Bold Move: Picture your happy place to help you bring your best self to moments of uncertainty.

One of the essential elements of One Bold Move is gratitude. This episode talks about the power of sharing gratitude with others—and how to do it with joy.

Once a month I’m going to introduce you to someone who has been a part of my work and life to share their one bold move with you.

This month’s One Bold Move is from Gina Hamadey. Gina is the founder of Penknife Media, a content and social strategy firm, and the author of the book I Want to Thank You. Before founding her company, Gina served as the Travel Editor for Food & Wine and Rachael Ray Every Day, and started her career at O Magazine. Her book, I Want to Thank You, debuted this week, so exciting!

Your One Bold Move: Write the thank you note. It can be to someone you know well, someone you’ve lost touch with, an author you admire, a mentor. Share gratitude with others and watch it build within yourself.

For more on Gina Hamadey: Gina’s book, I Want to Thank You: https://bookshop.org/books/i-want-to-thank-you-how-a-year-of-gratitude-can-bring-joy-and-meaning-in-a-disconnected-world/9780593189627 Follow Gina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gina.hamadey/?hl=en

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If you’re considering a new role, and particularly if you’re doing this virtually, you'll want to get a sense of the organization you’re joining and the leader you’ll be working for.

You can ask about team culture, but you might get the version that belongs on a plaque in the hallway, rather than how the team lives each day. How can you get at the heart of how people lead and how team operates?

This episode shares six questions to add to your list to genuinely uncover the team culture in a new organization. If you’re a hiring manager, give thought to how you will answer these questions.

Your One Bold Move: Ask questions to understand team culture and listen for what’s being said—and what’s not being said.

Think about when you’ve been in the situation with a team member where they tell you about a challenge they’re having and then turn it over to you. It might have happened so quickly you didn’t even realize they had done it. Or you might be so good at putting out fires in the office that you didn’t consider until now that it had been turned over to you.

This episode shares why you shouldn't take on all of your team's challenges as your own--and what to do instead.

Remember, as a leader, your is not to solve problems, but to help your team become better problem solvers.

Your One Bold Move: Coach your team members to handle their own challenges by giving them the responsibility, support, and encouragement they need.

For more on this topic, check out the HBR article "Who's Got the Monkey?" I mentioned in the episode, included on my website in the 6 Articles to Help You Be the Best Boss You Can Be: https://www.shannaahocking.com/blog/2021/4/2/6-articles-to-help-you-be-the-best-boss-you-can-be

What holds you back from sharing your ideas in meetings? This is a topic that comes up frequently with colleagues, friends, and coaching clients. I've heard every reason in the book (and used many myself!)

You belong in the room and at that table, so share your ideas. This episode provides four reasons why you need to do this in your next meeting.

Your One Bold Move: Make a commitment to share your idea in your next meeting. All of the biggest things in the world start with one step forward, one bold move.

Yay for being back to one bold move a day!

This episode shares insights on the power of the impressions you leave on people when you are your truest self. You never know when you’ll cross paths again with someone in the future--and what that future will look like.

Your One Bold Move: Your truest self is powerful. The world needs you as you are.

** As I’m planning ahead for new content for you, I’d love to get your feedback. Here is a link to a survey, which will take two minutes to complete.

Survey link: https://forms.gle/sunBkcNzQYwj3kzXA

Thank you so much for being a part of the One Bold Move A Day community.

Being a part of a professional women's organization is more than networking or exchanging business cards.

In this episode, I'll share why these kinds of networks are so valuable to your growth--including statistics that will convince you to sign up as soon as you finish listening today.

Your One Bold Move: Join a women's networking group to support and challenge you. Not sure where to start? DM me for insights on which group may be a good fit for you.

Speaking of investing in ourselves in order to grow, I'm taking a break to rest and recharge. One Bold Move A Day will return on April 12th!

Let's stay connected on social: https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaaahocking www.shannaahocking.com

Still thinking about those stats?! Me too! Here's the article with the research findings: https://hbr.org/2018/02/do-womens-networking-events-move-the-needle-on-equality

Are you thinking about a new job? If so, it’s important to prepare for the interview process.

This episode shares four things to keep in mind to prepare for an interview, whether you’re actively looking or keeping your eye out.

Your One Bold Move: Spend time preparing for your interview process by reflecting on what you’re looking for and why you’re the right person for the role. These interviews are the gateway to potential new opportunities for you.

More of my interview advice: https://www.themuse.com/advice/second-interview-questions-answers-examples

If you’re looking for a career friend to help you prepare for a big interview or think through your job search, send me a note to learn more about working with me (info@shannaahocking.com)

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One year ago as I scrolled through Instagram, I saw a call to action from Molly Becky, Founder of Messy.fm, that said, "Who is a leader that should have their own podcast? Hint: It may be you."

You might be thinking about starting something--a side hustle, a job search, a volunteer role, or a new project at work.

This episode shares three things to consider as you do and why starting small leads to BIG things.

Your One Bold Move: Start small to do something big. One bold move a day.

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Just over a year ago, our office prepared to send all staff home to begin working remotely for an unknown period of time.

This episode shares the story of the "Daily Update" I wrote to my team on that day. I had no idea that one year later I'd still be writing these daily updates--and that they would become one of the most important ways to keep our team connected remotely.

If you haven't started this yet, it's not too late. This activity can work for your team of four or 40 and the episode provides four tips to get you started.

Your One Bold Move: Send a note to your team to connect with them as people. This might just be the update you and your team need.

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In our go-go-go workdays, 1:1 meetings can feel like yet another meeting on your calendar. Remember this time with team members is your opportunity to connect; provide coaching; and understand their wellbeing, progress, and career aspirations.

This episode shares some of my go to questions to ask for better 1:1 meetings with all of your team members, including specific questions for building relationships, onboarding new employees, getting feedback, and creating accountability.

Your One Bold Move: Create meaningful dialogue in your 1:1 meetings by asking thoughtful questions, listening to team members, and being present. I'd love to hear which questions you try!

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Working with someone is competing with you can be exhausting at best, and at worst, it can get in your head. I've experienced this in my career, and you likely have, too.

This episode shares five things to consider when dealing with a competitive coworker.

Your One Bold Move: In the end, you can only control yourself, but you can influence the situation with a competitive coworker to a more positive outcome. And that’s winning.

When’s the last time you were recognized at work? I hope it’s been this week. (Even more than once!) Research shows that employees are feeling even less recognized since the pandemic started, and that’s going to be a significant challenge for employee retention in the long term. It can be especially difficult to stay motivated at work when you’re not feeling valued.

This episode shares four ways you can provide reinforcement for yourself, if you're not getting what you need from your manager.

Your One Bold Move: Find ways to recognize your own progress and accomplishments, if you’re not getting what you need from your manager. Remember how much value you bring to your organization, and keep showing up for yourself. That is definitely something worth recognizing.

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Are you a new team leader? Are you hoping to be in the future?

To ensure you and your new team are successful, it’ll be important to build trust from the start.

This episode shares five ways to build trust with your new team.

Build trust with a new team by caring about your team members as individuals, listening to what they say, and being consistent in what you do. In time, you’ll build the foundation of trust that will enable you and your team to be successful for the long-term.

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I hear many people, particularly women, say they don't like to play office politics. Here's the thing: Even if you're not playing, someone else will be, and it can lead to missed opportunities for you.

This episode shares ways to be conscious of office politics and how to make them work for you (without selling your soul!)--and how I learned this the hard way in my career.

Your One Bold Move: To advocate for yourself and advance the organization, understand the rules, the players, and your role in office politics.

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I was recently asked how I’ve adapted during the pandemic to do all the things and keep it all together. Here’s the thing: I don't always. I have, however, learned over time how to maximize my ability to bring my best self to what’s important to me.

This episode provides insights into keys to successfully doing this, including giving yourself grace, knowing when to say no, building your resilience to get back up again, outsourcing what you can, and reflecting on your growth.

Your One Bold Move: Keeping it all together is an average of the days that are really great and the days that aren’t, and believing in your ability to keep moving forward.

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Many of us are coming up on the year anniversary of when we began working remotely—or at the very least, when our work routines and habits changed significantly in light of the pandemic. Many people will not return to working full-time in offices—ever.

This means that both for the short-term, and for planning for what a hybrid remote environment will be like, it’s important to strategize on how to strengthen employee engagement.

This episode shares three things to focus on to keep your team motivated while working remotely.

Your One Bold Move: Build an infrastructure that advances the organization's goals through supporting individual team members' motivations.

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Have you ever asked your child what they think about your career?

One year ago, my son and I were out for a mother-son dinner date. It ended up being the last time I went out to dinner before the pandemic started and everything closed.

This episode shares the conversation I had with my son at the suggestion of Tiffany Dufu, bestselling author and a woman I deeply admire.

I encourage you to try these prompts with your own children, or children you’re close to and know you well.

Your One Bold Move: Though life looks very different than what you envisioned a year ago, stay focused on your purpose and how you want to serve others—and most especially the people you want around you and cheering you on when you do.

International Women's Day is a global recognition of women's contributions to the world socially, economically, culturally, and politically. In honor of International Women's Day 2021 (#IWD2021), here's a list of 20 ways to celebrate women--today and every day.

Here are a few of my other favorite resources in celebrating women:

6 Books for Women Leaders: www.shannaahocking.com/blog/womenbooks Cheer on Other Women (episode 51): www.messy.fm/podcast/205ed360-cc8a-11ea-9179-cf3fc37b2446

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Maybe you’re looking for a new job, a new client, or a testimonial. Asking for a referral or reference can feel uncomfortable, but these are important to help grow your career. And there are ways to do this, so it feels better for you and the person you’re asking.

This episode shares four steps to help you ask for the referral.

Your One Bold Move: Ask for the referral or door opening. For you to fulfill your purpose, you’ll need to let others know about the good work you do.

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I want to help you make the mindset shifts for you to be successful with your bold moves. One of the most important mindsets: the Happiness Mindset.

You've sent me DMs and messages about how you're working on this, and I'm cheering you on and in it together. And I want to make sure you have the tools you need to be successful.

In today's podcast episode, I'll answer some of the questions you've asked, including:

How do you define happiness? What does rational optimism mean? Do I always have to be positive? What if things don't go as planned? Do you eventually figure out happiness on your own?

Your One Bold Move: See the challenge and the possibility. Believe in the role you play to make a better reality for yourself and others--and then go do it. The world needs you.

As any leader knows, you are only as strong as your team is. So who you hire is very important. As a hiring manager, I’ve reviewed hundreds (maybe thousands) of resumes. As a mentor and careerfriend, I’ve offered advice to countless people who landed their dream jobs. Through all of this, I’ve learned what’s important to consider in hiring.

This episode shares insights on the 5 things to look for in new hires.

Your One Bold Move: When hiring new employees, consider what traits are most important to your organization to help advance your mission. And if you’re the employee interviewing, be prepared to share examples of how you demonstrate these traits.

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There’s the moment when your boss shares that they are going to a new role, either in a different part of the organization, or another organization altogether. You may be quietly celebrating or quietly freaking out.

I’ve been in these situations before and it feels so uncertain either way when you're preparing to work with a new boss.

This episode shares four things you can do to successfully handle the transition.

Your One Bold Move: Manage the leadership transition with grace by leading from where you are to support the organization and setting up the new boss--and yourself--for success.

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Because sometimes, you need a little extra motivation to start the day, week, and month.

I've got you!

Are you someone who thrives on competition? I grew up being super competitive, and had to learn how that approach didn't turn out so well in the workplace.

As you navigate your career, it's important to understand how to channel your competitive spirit to be the best version of yourself, rather than to compare yourself to colleagues.

This episode provides insights to help shift your mindset away from "winning" and "being right", and why it's important for managers to watch out for these behaviors, too.

Your One Bold Move: You can still want to be the best version of yourself, and celebrate when others are, too.

You can't know your future story, but you can prepare for the opportunities.

This episode is your reminder to put yourself in the rooms that will create the springboard for your future, and why that's important.

Your One Bold Move: Make the bold move that gets you one step closer to the future you want to live and lead.

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You have a lot of demands on your day to day at work and home, and you may find yourself getting caught up in short-term outcomes. The thing is: You have to keep moving forward--and making decisions to set yourself up for success. To do this, consider the future.

This episode explores a framework for your decision-making: Future You and Future Organization.

Your One Bold Move: When making big decisions, consider the future and balance short- and long-term outcomes.

Your relationship with your boss is important. It can be the thing that defines how you feel about your job. Managing up, how to work well with your boss, benefits both you and your boss.

This episode shares four things you can do to develop a strong relationship with your boss.

Your One Bold Move: Managing up is a critical skill to your success in a work environment. Find ways to understand how your boss' goals align with yours and then work toward those outcomes--together.

Episodes referenced: About Me Template - Episode 57 -->To get a copy of my About Me Template sent directly to your inbox, text SHANNA to 66866 or visit www.shannaahocking.com/subscribe NNTR Update - Episode 24

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Have you ever replayed a work scenario over (and over and over again) in your mind? If you said yes, you're not alone.

This episode provides insights on staying present in the moment using the "next play" mindset, so you can keep moving forward.

Your One Bold Move: Whether on the court or off, adopt the "next play" mindset to bring your best self to the moment you're in.

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People who make a commitment to learn on their own will advance faster in their careers--and have more joy in their lives. It doesn’t have to take long to learn something new. In fact, you can often do this in less than 15 minutes every day.

This episode shares five tips to learn something new every day.

Your One Bold Move: Deepen your curiosity in order to grow and make a commitment to show up as a learner each day.

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Sometimes you're reaaaaaalllly not feeling up to it, but you want or need to do something anyway. Self-motivation, sometimes called intrinsic motivation, can be a skill that sets you apart. The good news is that you can teach these techniques to yourself and build this over time.

This episode provides five tips on how to motivate yourself.

Your One Bold Move: Build your self-motivation over time to give you the push you need to keep going.

Additional episodes referenced: Accountability Partner (Episode 43) - www.messy.fm/podcast/c50abbb0-c4ae-11ea-9a2a-ef7915f9c954 AttaGirl Folder (Episode 6) - www.messy.fm/podcast/beea4f20-9786-11ea-ac7c-afe3138c8e5e

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Think back to when you started a new job. There are so many things to learn beyond your role, including the organizational culture. This can takes months, or sometimes years. But what if you could understand this better on day one?

This episode provides tips on codifying your organization's "unwritten rules" to help build a more inclusive workplace and set team members up for success on day one.

Your One Bold Move: Write down your unwritten rules. Make your organizational practices more transparent and more inclusive for the long term.

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A few years ago, I presented a new initiative to my boss and I could tell from the way they asked questions that it wasn't landing as I intended.

You can tell when an important message isn't getting through, and it's still on you to figure out how to get this message to them.

This episode shares two strategies to help your important messages be received.

Your One Bold Move: Determine the best way to get your message across and know that sometimes bringing in others can amplify and move things forward.

Building Alliances at Work (Episode 154) - www.messy.fm/podcast/ec9a3190-6433-11eb-81b6-73c7cd37c61e Skip Level Meetings (Episode 98) - www.messy.fm/podcast/4ad188a0-0dc0-11eb-98ee-6792342051b2

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Loving yourself is a bold move.

Bold moves are more than advancing your career and leadership; they're any moves that help you grow.

This episode shares insights on loving yourself--and why you can love yourself and still be committed to growing as a leader and person.

Your One Bold Move: Love yourself!

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Emotional contagion is when your emotion passes on to someone else, knowingly or unknowingly. (This is possible even over a Zoom call!) Research shows these experiences affect not only your mood, also your judgment and business decisions.

This episode provides five tips on how to reduce negative emotional contagion, and the ability to leverage positive emotions, too.

Your One Bold Move: Be aware of how negative emotions affect others. The productivity and collaboration of your team depends on it.

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In a completely virtual world, it’s not as easy to meet new people. We’re not going to the same places where we would have met people in the past and six feet distance makes it hard to have a personal conversation. That said, this time has allowed us to be more creative about how we build connections. And it’s been more important than ever before: To remind us we’re not alone and that we add value to the world. I’ve developed several meaningful friendships in this pandemic, which have added to my life in important ways, and I want to help you do this, too.

Your One Bold Move: Make new friends, even now. It will make this time a lot more meaningful and fun.

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During a recent conversation with a friend, she asked if I had any advice for how to remain empathetic to others without burning out. She confided in me that she was having a hard time managing her energy while supporting other friends and colleagues who were all going through their own difficult experiences, in addition to the pandemic.

I acknowledged that it was indeed a lot, and because I care about her, I encouraged her to protect space for herself, too.

I know this personally. As a manager and friend, I had previously burned out from feeling what others felt through everything they shared with me.

Here's my advice on showing up compassionately for others as a leader, colleague, friend, and caregiver.

Your One Bold Move: Show up for others--and yourself--with compassion.

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Who are you putting off an important conversation with?

Sometimes we put off conversations because they will stretch us, other times because they may be difficult.

This episode provides tips on how to prepare for an important conversation, and why you shouldn’t put it off or delay.

Your One Bold Move: Have the important conversation. At the very least, reach out to schedule it. There’s no better time to move forward things that matter.

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Throughout my career, there have been points in time when I’ve felt unsure of myself.

It has generally happened as I’ve entered each new stage in my career. When you start something for the first time, it’s normal to feel uncertain—this is also where your greatest growth opportunities are. You level up when you take on a new challenge and figure out how to work through fear.

Here’s what I wish I had known about confidence at different stages in my career--and I want to help you achieve this for yourself.

Your One Bold Move: Build your confidence at every stage of your career. Confidence is taking action to move you closer to your potential.

For more on building confidence, also check out episodes 130, 83, and 5.

This episode is based on my article in Career Contessa: https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/career-confidence

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It's human nature to want to present only our best selves. What if we decide our best selves include our failures, too?

This episode provides tips on why you should share your failures to help others learn and be more relatable as a leader and colleague.

Your One Bold Move: Share one of your mistakes, and what you learned as a result, with your team or someone you mentor. Help provide them with the pathway to be successful for the future.

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We're all searching for ways to replace the interactions that would have happened more naturally in the work environment, and we want to do it in a way that feels authentic. It's possible to do this with thoughtful planning (and still leave time for the actual group dialogue for which you gathered).

This episode provides nine of my favorite icebreaker questions that actually work, as well as tips to ensure the activity is a success for any size group.

Your One Bold Move: Introduce an icebreaker question to one of your upcoming meetings to build positive team connections, trust, and meaningful employee engagement.

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Forging ahead solo may work in certain situations, but generally it's valuable to build relationships with others. I'll call these workplace alliances: mutually beneficial relationships to help accomplish goals.

This episode provides four tips on how develop alliances at work.

Your One Bold Move: Proactively develop strategic alliances at work to advance yourself and the organization.

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We spend so much time worrying about worst case scenarios. We envision all of the things that can go wrong. We talk ourselves out of our bold moves.

But what if the best possible thing happens?

This episode provides tips on how to reframe your mindset--and why doing this is vulnerable.

Your One Bold Move: When facing an important decision or conversation, be sure to spend time considering the best that can happen, too.

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How many times have you debated whether to send a follow up email for something important to you? I mean, you sent it once and you wouldn’t want to bother someone. Except, that presumes it would be bothering someone. What if you changed your mindset to: This is exactly the email they were hoping the get that day.

Once a month I’m going to introduce you to someone who has influenced my work and life to share their one bold move with you.

This month’s One Bold Move is from Jen Glantz. Jen is the founder of the viral business, Bridesmaid for Hire, the creator of the project, Finally the Bride, the founder of the blog, The Things I Learned From, the voice of the podcast, You're Not Getting Any Younger, the founder of the coaching bizz, Jen & Juice, and the author of the Amazon-bestselling books, All My Friends are Engaged, & Always a Bridesmaid for Hire, published by Simon and Schuster.

Your One Bold Move: Send the email. Again. It might just be the one that gets you closer to your big dream.

Jen's business, Bridesmaid for Hire: http://www.bridesmaidforhire.com/ Jen's blog: http://www.thethingsilearnedfrom.com/ Jen's podcast, You're Not Getting Any Younger: http://anyyounger.com/ Jen's book, All My Friends Are Engaged: https://www.amazon.com/All-My-Friends-are-Engaged-ebootk/dp/B00FX9K3Y6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382219047&sr=8-1&keywords=jen+glantz Jen's book, Always a Bridesmaid for Hire: https://www.amazon.com/Always-Bridesmaid-Hire-Jen-Glantz/dp/1501139061/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=thethinilearf-20&linkId=c0311505495e2390a0d17cd51a35028f

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Always a Bridesmaid (for Hire): Stories on Growing Up, Looking for Love, and Walking Down the Aisle for Complete Strangers

At some point in your career, you may have been told you were "too young" for certain responsibilites or "too set in your ways" to learn something new. Unfortunately, ageism happens to people early in the careers and to those who have many years of experience.

This episode provides tips on what you can do if you're experiencing ageism at work, are concerned about it being an issue at some point, or if you're a people leader looking to create an inclusive team.

Your One Bold Move: Your experience and energy that you bring to an organization is a value add, whether you've been working for two years or twenty. Lead yourself accordingly and be informed on what to do if the organization doesn't recognize your worth.

Today we'll pause to celebrate how far you've come, and to honor your progress and growth.

This episode shares a reflection for you to do to see your growth over the last year--and my favorite tip for how to celebrate progress each day.

Plus, it's episode 150 of One Bold Move A Day! That's 150 bold moves you've made on your way to achieve more than you thought was possible.

I'd love to hear what your favorite episode was or the bold moves you're working on. Drop me a note at: info@shannaahocking.com.

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Are you someone who likes to make others happy?

It can be a great thing to be a people pleaser, and like most strengths, there's a shadow side. When you're so busy caring for others--or what others might think--there's often a pull on your time and energy that makes it harder to prioritize yourself, too. This is a common trait, particularly in women.

It's possible to leverage this superpower without letting it take over. This episode provides four ways to stop being a people pleaser.

Your One Bold Move: Remind yourself you have so much to offer to the world--and you can best do this when you're valuing yourself, too.

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How are you feeling about your week?

You are pulled in so many different directions personally and professionally. What is one thing you can scale back on this week?

Your One Bold Move: Cancel one thing on your calendar this week (or next) to make your scheduled--and yourself--lighter.

When you have to leave work early, do you state you’re leaving or ask for permission? Early in my career and especially as a new parent, I had to really psyche myself up to ask for time away from the office. This episode provides tips on how to gracefully leave work early, so your boss feels informed and you get what you need. Your One Bold Move: Leave work early when you need to and take the time off from work so you can be your best self. It’s still possible to do this and maintain a professional reputation at work. For more from Shanna: Website - https://www.shannaahocking.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking

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2.2 million women left/were forced out of the workforce in 2020. This especially affected Black and Latinx women. It's been on my mind and heart, and it will take considerable business and public policy effort to reduce this trend. I'm also committed to doing everything I can to use my voice. What's also on my mind and heart is how very important it is to support all of the women who are still in the workforce. All of this is why One Bold Move A Day matters, and it's why today I'll focus on reducing the gender wage gap.

This episode shares 5 bold moves we can make together to reduce the gender wage gap.

Your One Bold Move: Consider how you can contribute to reduce the gender wage gap. Do not underestimate how your one bold move can move us forward. We rise together.

Reflecting on what Inauguration Day means this year and the responsibility that comes with it. While we watch the transition of power, we must consider what we will do with our own power.

Your One Bold Move: What will you build today?

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When was the last time you really listened to someone you didn't agree with? Disagreements happen often in workplaces, in group settings, and in our communities. It's especially happening right now with politics, justice, and healthcare.

This episode provides tips on how to thoughtfully listen to someone you don't agree with, including non-verbal cues and language you can use.

As hard as this may be, the more we can hear others, the more we can understand them. This will build greater empathy and eventually lead to true collaboration.

Your One Bold Move: Listen to someone you don't agree with. One small conversation can lead to big outcomes.

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Are you feeling stuck right now? It can happen at any point in your career, and you may not even know what it feels like. It can show up in a range of ways, including: not feeling clear on your next steps, experiencing less joy in things you used to love, days are repetitive, or you can't see a way out of a situation.

This episode provides six tips on how to create a pathway for yourself to gracefully move forward.

Your One Bold Move: Find small ways to keep moving forward, so you can share your best self with the world.

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This episode is a replay of a previous one on inclusive leadership with a new story from my personal career experience. This topic continues to be on my mind, and we have work to do together.

Inclusion is an essential component of leadership. In addition to the positive feelings it creates for individuals on a team to feel that they belong, research shows it also contributes to productivity, collaboration, and decision-making.

This episode provides tips on how to create an inclusive organization.

Your One Bold Move: Develop practices to become a more inclusive leader and build the culture you and your team need to thrive.

To connect with Shanna: Website - https://www.shannaahocking.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking

Research shows that people can fill nearly all available time with a single task. That’s why some days you can complete a project fairly quickly with a tight deadline and other days when you have more time, it can take longer.

There’s a way you can create a framework to do your best work more often and it has everything to do with timing.

This episode shares the tip I use to boost productivity in 15 minutes.

Your One Bold Move: Set time limits. Though it may feel contradictory to have less time to get things done, you’ll see you can boost your productivity.

To connect with Shanna: Website - https://www.shannaahocking.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking

This may be the year you feel you're ready to grow in your company. If this is the case, I trust you've been leading from where you are, raising your hand for projects, seeking out learning, and supporting your colleagues. Even when you've been doing all the right things, the thought of the actual conversation to ask for a promotion may be overwhelming.

This episode provides tips on four things you can do to set yourself up for success in this process.

Your One Bold Move: Ask for the promotion you've been working toward to fulfill your highest potential in the organization.

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To work with Shanna, contact info@shannaahocking.com

Other references mentioned: AttaGirl Folder - https://www.shannaahocking.com/blog/2017/6/23/the-one-folder-you-need-to-have NNTR Update - www.messy.fm/podcast/ab49e270-aeae-11ea-a1a3-414db583bab9

When you make your #oneboldmove, tag me on social, so I can cheer you on!

With everything going on in the news, at work, and with our families, we're carrying the weight of the world right now. I'm not asking you to ignore anything or give up, because we have important work to do together.

This episode encourages you to determine what is a true priority and how you can focus on your best and highest use of time and energy.

Your One Bold Move: Release, so you can make yourself whole.

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This isn't the episode I planned to share with you today, and leaders need to show up even when they don't have all the words. I recorded this episode the evening after the insurrection at the Capital, an attack on our democracy.

You know that I believe everyone is a leader, so this advice is for all of us.

Your One Bold Move: Keep showing up anyway--for your colleagues and yourself.

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Why do you do what you do? It’s probably not something you’ve given much thought to. You wake up every day and do your best at work and life and then do it all again the next day. But what if you could create more clarity for yourself—and through this, you could also bring new energy to what you do?

This episode provides step-by-step guidance on how to define your why, including the formula I use.

Your One Bold Move: Define your why. This will give you both clarity and focus to create meaningful impact for the future, and the reminder to keep going on the days when you need it most.

I'm not one for resolutions, but I do believe in reflecting and creating intentions.

Each year, I document these reflections in a letter format, and I’ve kept all of these letters in my AttaGirl folder to look back on. Writing the Letter to Yourself is an opportunity to honor how far you've come and stay focused on who you want to become.

Research shows you’re 42% more likely to to achieve your goals simply by writing them down!

So, why not apply this thinking to something as important as your own leadership, career, and personal development?

This episodes provides the framework for how to craft this letter, and how you can also lead this exercise for your team.

To get a copy of my free guide to write the Letter to Yourself, text SHANNA to 66866 or visit www.shannaahocking.com/subscribe.

Your One Bold Move: Spend 15 minutes to invest in yourself by writing this valuable letter and bring your best self to 2021.

Having a case of the Sunday Scaries? It's those feelings of low grade dread that come up when you anticipate returning to work the next day (which can happen even when you love your job!)

This episode provides four tips on how to beat the Sunday Scaries. These tips also help with the Monday Scaries, Tuesday Scaries, and so on, as well!

Your One Bold Move: Beat the Sunday Scaries--and whatever else comes your way, so you can be in the present.

It seems fitting to talk about beginnings on the first day of the new year. When did you last try something for the first time that you chose for yourself?

This episode provides insights on the importance of a beginner's mindset and starting something for the first time. It also reveals how this mindset can influence everything else you're doing, even if you're an expert at it.

Your One Bold Move: Begin. Don't delay the joy that comes from beginning.

I’ve been reflecting, as we tend to do at this time of year anyway, but especially now because of what we’ve been through in 2020. Though you may wish to forget this year completely, I’m seeking to learn as much as I can from it. I’m thinking of what I want to bring forward into the future from this year. And, of course, I’m mindful that this year is what brought us together--when I launched One Bold Move A Day.

In this episode, I’ll share the 6 things I learned from 2020, recapping some of your favorite episodes.

It can be hard to turn off work when you're in a connected job, but it's important to do for yourself--and for your team.

This episode provides tips on how to disconnect from work so you can enjoy your downtime.

Your One Bold Move: Disconnect from work, so you can fully connect with yourself and your loved ones.

One Bold Move A Day will take a short break (so I can practice what I preach!) and return next week.

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies. And the holiday break is always a treasured time to dig into a new book.

There are also books that are my go-to’s because they changed my thinking and taught me something as I grew in my career—and other areas of my life, too.

As you consider your priorities and goals—whether to grow as a leader, build your resilience, share more of your gifts, or start a side hustle—there’s a book here for you. I hope you’ll add these to your list for 2021.

For the full list of books and authors, visit: https://www.shannaahocking.com/blog/2020/12/19/11-books-to-get-you-ready-for-2021

Building true confidence takes time and effort, and yet, there are ways you can spark your process.

This episode provides three research-backed strategies to boost your self confidence. Use them when you're preparing for a big meeting, job interview, negotiation--or a Monday. (Some days you need a little extra!)

Your One Bold Move: Boost your self-confidence so you can share your best self today.

Everyone says they want to work in a collaborative environment, but it takes effort to create—and it’s often misattributed to any time two people work together.

This episode walks through the differences between cooperation, coordination, and collaboration, as well as how you can create a more collaborative team.

Your One Bold Move: Don’t confuse cooperation or coordination for collaboration. The best ideas are ahead.

How can you create meaningful solutions for the people your organization serves? Develop the ability to consider other people’s perspectives and you'll be able to connect and empathize with those around you, even if you don’t know them personally.

This episode provides insights on the “empty chair” concept has been used by Fortune 500 companies and that I’ve used in developing strategies with teams.

Your One Bold Move: Consider the empty chair strategy to create the most full experience for your team members and the people you serve.

Anyone can be a philanthropist. It’s not about how much money you give, but that you give of your own gifts, whether that’s money, expertise, or energy. By giving, you’re creating a better world or repairing the one we have.

This episode provides tips on how to identify the right charitable organizations for you, how to get involved, and how to teach philanthropy to children.

Your One Bold Move: Give with your whole heart—this is where joy is waiting.

Related links: https://www.fidelitycharitable.org/guidance/philanthropy/what-is-a-philanthropist.html

https://slate.com/human-interest/2015/12/how-to-raise-generous-kids-and-teach-empathy-and-charity-toward-the-less-fortunate.html

https://www.parents.com/parenting/money/donate-to-charity/9-ways-to-teach-your-child-about-charity/

Have you ever been compared to someone at work?

It doesn’t feel great to be in situations like this, especially when you’re working to develop your individual approach to the role.

If you’re finding yourself compared often to someone else, this episode shares three things you can do to step out of the shadow.

Your One Bold Move: Step out of the shadow of anyone else. There is only one you and the world is better for it.

Who helped you get to where you are today?

Think for a minute about who took a chance on you, took you under their wing, believed in your abilities to get here before you believed in yourself. This is your chance to pay it forward to someone else.

I’m sharing news about an exciting giveaway you won’t want to miss!

Your One Bold Move: Share your expertise with others to pay forward what has been invested in you.

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How does your office celebrate the holidays?

Though it’s a very different year than ever before, I’ve heard a lot of creative ways teams are sharing joy at this time of year. This episode shares ideas for holiday gatherings, including one that my team did last year; thoughts on giving gifts at the office; how to make your celebration inclusive; and why you really need to show up if your office has a virtual holiday party.

Your One Bold Move: Create a holiday gathering that reflects your team’s values. You’ve worked hard this year and it’s worth celebrating.

I had a chance to attend the Forbes Power Women Summit, which was my first time. The speaker list included Melinda Gates, Mellody Hobson, Ariana Huffington, Tory Burch, Tracee Ellis Ross, Reshma Saujani, and Glennon Doyle. I left the day feeling incredibly energized—and committed to pay this forward.

With that in mind, this episode shares some of the learnings from the Summit so we can all be inspired together.

Your One Bold Move: Power is believing we have the ability to achieve what hasn’t been possible, because of ourselves—and it starts with one bold move a day.

As a senior executive, I have been through a lot on my way to the top. I’m sure you have stories, too.

Women have learned to navigate the work world by tempering their reactions, negotiations, and opinions in order to achieve their goals. It’s the tightrope women have to walk, and it’s a difficult path. Though women shouldn’t have to behave in this way, it’s a reality that unconscious bias exists everywhere, and it silently affects women’s abilities to get ahead.

If you’re experiencing this as a working woman, remember you’re not alone, even when it feels like you are. You can position yourself for success by understanding what you face and creating a network to support you.

For our organizations, and our male allies, it is time to challenge the biases that require women to behave this way.

This episode provides strategies to keep in mind to help you be successful as you walk the tightrope while we commit to seeking changes at the organizational level.

Your One Bold Move: This is about what works for women at work, but most importantly what works for you. Organizational change will take time. You can start these strategies today.

Amplification Partners: www.messy.fm/podcast/4d5c4a00-daae-11ea-80ea-6949ef8833ba Cheer on Other Women: www.messy.fm/podcast/205ed360-cc8a-11ea-9179-cf3fc37b2446

You can’t likely eliminate meetings in your office, but you can make them better.

With intention and preparation, you can transform meetings into opportunities for meaningful connections.

This episode provides tips on how to structure better meetings.

Your One Bold Move: If you’re asking people to commit their time to gather, create something that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. Every interaction has the power to positively affect others.

This has been a year like none other.

If we can experience all the challenge, then I say let’s maximize our joy.

I’ll share how our family is decorating this year and my secret joy of the holiday season, but there are many ways to maximize joy. You get to decide what your joy is. Whatever you’re feeling called to right now, lean in to it.

Your One Bold Move: Be a little extra. Joy is waiting for you.

There’s a lot of advice out there that says you shouldn’t tell your boss: I want your job. I disagree with this.

This episode provides tips on how to tell your boss you want their job and start a conversation about your career growth.

Your One Bold Move: Proudly share with your boss that you aspire to be in their role someday, so you can get the feedback and support you need to make this a possibility for yourself.

How many to do lists do you have? Are you someone who likes to cross off items or check the boxes?

Throughout my life and career, I’ve tried every kind of to do list.

Some days I did all the things, but most of the days, I just ended up with a list that never ended.

Over the last few years, and especially during the pandemic, I couldn’t keep track of the seemingly infinite to do’s, and it got in the way of me celebrating progress.

This episode provides my radical tip to get rid of your to do list.

Your One Bold Move: Schedule your time to align with your values. Try it for a week. I’d love to hear how it goes for you!

Also check out the Episodes on Celebrating Progress and Progress > Productivity for more on this topic.

As we are on our own journeys to commit to putting our best selves out there with one bold move a day, it’s important to encourage this in our own children or children we care about.

This episode provides tips to foster courage and encourage bold moves in children of all ages.

Your One Bold Move: Model for our children what it means to make one bold move a day for themselves. You might just find the extra motivation you need to make your own.

Think about feedback you’ve received in the past from a friend or colleague that didn’t feel helpful or constructive. It’s likely already happened to you. It’s happened to me, too.

It can be easy to write off, but should you?

This episode provides tips on what you can do in the moment and how to move forward.

Your One Bold Move: Seek to understand the feedback you receive. It doesn’t have to change what you do, but it can be an opportunity to learn something new.

So many times we measure ourselves to an unrealistic standard. We expect more from ourselves than we do from others. We speak to ourselves in ways we wouldn’t dream of talking to someone we cared about. We focus on what has not yet been done, instead of celebrating progress.

This episode is a reminder that you are enough—no matter what stage of life you’re in.

Your One Bold Move: Be compassionate to yourself today. You are enough.

It's the official start of holiday shopping and this is a year unlike any other. It's been tough for everyone and especially for small business owners.

When you support small businesses, you're supporting someone's bold move.

This episode provides three tips on how to support small businesses through the holiday season and beyond.

I'm also sharing with you 5 of my favorite small businesses that you may want to support this holiday season, too. (#notanad, just love these companies!)

Laurel Denise: https://laureldenise.com/ Well and Wonder Collective: https://wellandwondercollective.com/ Bookshop: https://bookshop.org MM LaFleur: https://mmlafleur.com/ * For first time shoppers, you can get $50 off your MM LaFleur order if you use the code: https://mmlafleur.com/refer-a-friend/773165 IFundWomen: https://ifundwomen.com/

Don't forget to visit the Be Yourself Boldly Shop, too! https://www.shannaahocking.com/shop

Your One Bold Move: Support small businesses. You're really supporting someone's biggest dreams.

Thanksgiving doesn't look the same this year, and there is still much to be grateful for. I share how we're celebrating this year for our family and what I'm missing most.

For your holiday, however you choose to celebrate, whomever you're missing, whatever new things you try, I'm wishing you and your loved ones extra joy this year.

I'm grateful you've chosen to be a part of the One Bold Move A Day community.

Your One Bold Move: Celebrate with your whole heart in whatever way is meaningful for you. Finding joy is a bold move.

I remember being a new mom and feeling so alone.

When you experience life situations, whether becoming new parents, going through illness, recovering from a surgery, you’re not always sure who to turn to and you don’t want to burden others. Sometimes you need a lot. Other times, you just need a reminder that we’re in this together.

This episode shares one of my favorite, simple tips to be there for others in their times of need.

Your One Bold Move: Remind someone you care about that they’re not alone. Through cheering on others, you can also find your own strength, too.

When do you feel most powerful?

Power can have a negative connotation, but it's how you're able to get things done. When you embrace your power, you can truly serve others and achieve results.

This episode walks through three different types of power and how you can build your power in an organization. I also share a reminder about the one power you have, even if you're brand new in your career or role.

Your One Bold Move: Use the power you have in your organization and spend time developing relationships and learning to build your power even further.

There are 38 days left in this year. And I know it has been A YEAR. That said, you’ve made progress and had joyful moments. Give yourself the gift of setting one intention for the remainder of 2020. Don’t give up on this year and, most importantly, on yourself. For more tips on following through with your intentions, check out episode 85.

I’d love to hear what your intention is. Drop me a line shanna@shannaahocking.com or tag me on social @ShannaAHocking so I can cheer you on.

Your One Bold Move: Set your one intention and follow through. Make future you proud.

I’ve had many conversations with many women over time who share that they're not in their dream job, but it’s fine “for now.” Often, these are working mothers who are figuring out how to make everything work for their careers and their families. Though I don’t think any of these women are settling per se, I can’t help but think what our world might be like if all of these women could be in roles that use their strengths and bring them joy, and don’t require them to compromise joy at home. That’s what I am working toward—a world where you can love your career and love your family and be great at both.

This episode provides tips on what you can do if you’re in this situation, and what I learned about this from my own experiences.

Your One Bold Move: Don’t let “for now” become “forever.” You have too many strengths to settle for anything less than your best self.

In the times that we’re in, it can be hard not to worry about something. After all, this year has shown us that many of our biggest worries have come to fruition.

Reports of anticipatory anxiety have increased, when your brain is in overdrive thinking about all of the things that could go wrong. Some types of anticipatory anxiety are okay, like when you’re preparing for a job interview or a big trip. It’s when this starts to take over your everyday feelings, it can become unhealthy.

This episode provides five tips to overcome and work through these kinds of worries.

Your One Bold Move: Try these strategies to work through any worries you have. Remember to be kind to yourself as you do. Most importantly if these strategies aren’t working for you, do consult with a medical professional. Asking for help is a bold move and sign of strength.

Onboarding is a process to acclimate your new employees to the work expectations and help integrate them into the office culture. This is already an important and challenging process for most organizations. It gets even more complicated and requires more effort when you’re doing this all remotely—and a positive remote onboarding process is still possible.

Research has shown fostering a positive experience during recruitment and onboarding is key to employee retention.

This episode provides tips to create a remote onboarding experience that helps employees feel connected and motivated.

Your One Bold Move: Proactively create an onboarding process to help welcome new staff, build your culture, and benefit your team and you.

To get a copy of my About Me template sent directly to your inbox, text SHANNA to 66866.

Bonus article on writing down your team's unwritten rules: https://hbr.org/2020/10/write-down-your-teams-unwritten-rules

How do you feel when I talk about presenting to others? Whether the very thought gives you butterflies or you think you’re not good at it (yet!), or you’re wondering how to make the transition to virtual presentations, there are things you can do to prepare and grow as a presenter.

This episode will provide you with my top four tips to deliver a great presentation—whether to 5 people or 500.

Your One Bold Move: Speak with confidence and excitement at your next presentation. This is your way to share your superpowers with others and the world needs you.

Welcome back to Season Two of One Bold Move A Day!

While we were preparing for the new season, I’ve been working on my plant mom skills. I’ve been watching an orchid that had died over the summer prepare to flower again. It’s not going exactly as I planned, though.

I realized there was learning in this for us, too, and this episode provides the reminder we all need to pause and celebrate progress.

Your One Bold Move: Bloom.

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Because Mondays could use a bit extra light. I'm cheering you on as you light the path for yourself and others.

One Bold Move A Day returns for Season Two on Monday, November 16

Here for our weekly check in! Know that even when I’m not speaking to you every day, I’m always with you cheering you on.

I’ve been using this time to rest and recharge, to prepare for the important work ahead, to build exciting things for you, and I’m coming back really soon with all new topics you’ve asked about.

And, of course, I’ve been reflecting a lot, because there’s a lot to think about.

In this episode, I'll offer some of my reflections on the importance of using your voice and I'll share a story from my childhood I've rarely talked about before.

Your One Bold Move: Use your voice to repair the world.

You know the moment when you pause to think: Who am I to even talk about this? Is it even appropriate for me to talk about myself?

We've made the commitment as part of the One Bold Move A Day community to use our voices and advocate for ourselves.

Your One Bold Move: Proudly put yourself out there by sharing your own accomplishments. Spend 5 minutes writing out on a notecard what you'll want to say, so you're prepared to walk through the door when it's open. Remember, luck is when preparation meets opportunity.

While I'm on a short break from the daily podcast, I'd love to connect with you on social. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking

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Have you been thinking about how to advance your career while working remotely?

Here’s a hint: You should be!

You may not be able to go to a networking conference or mentoring coffee right now, but it’s still possible to make progress and grow professionally.

Just because the world looks very different today, it doesn’t change all of the things you’ve worked toward in your career. It may mean you have to adjust your perspective and your timeline. Use this time to be extra clear on who you want to become and how your goals align with that. Even when the world feels like it’s standing still, it doesn’t mean you have to.

I’m here to support you with my new 12-page FREE guide to advancing your career while working remotely—plus it has bonus templates you can use to start any networking conversations. You’re going to want to save this!

You can get this guide directly to your inbox by going to https://www.shannaahocking.com/subscribe or text SHANNA to 66866.

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Today is the big day. It’s the one hundredth episode of One Bold Move A Day podcast.

This episode shares reflections on what I've learned along the way and what I want to remind you of.

Your One Bold Move: Be Yourself Boldly. The world needs you.

I'd love to hear from you info@shannaahocking.com or connect on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking or https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking. You can also text SHANNA to 66866 to get insights like these mailed directly to your inbox twice monthly.

Until we return for Season Two, I'll drop in once a week so you know I'm cheering you on.

When’s the last time you updated your resume? It’s important to have ready, even if you’re not looking for a job.

As a hiring manager, I’ve reviewed hundreds (maybe thousands) of resumes. As a mentor and career friend, I’ve offered advice to countless people who landed their dream jobs.

So, whether you’re content in your current role or actively on the job search, this episode is for you.

This episode provides my 4 top tips for your resume.

Your One Bold Move: Update your resume, even before you need to. Having your resume prepared is your chance to be ready when opportunity comes along—or better yet, to create it for yourself.

As you advance in your career, you won’t be as involved in the day-to-day activities and it can be harder to get a true sense of how your team is feeling. This is particularly true as you begin to manage managers and you’re a bit farther removed from some people in the organization.

We’ve reviewed many different strategies to get engaged feedback from your team and here’s a new one: skip level meetings.

A skip level meeting is when a higher level manager meets with employees who report to people they manage or others on their team who don’t report directly to them. The goal is generally to create open lines of communication with the higher level manager and get insights on what’s happening in the organization at all levels. It can also be to understand how managers are doing. The meeting can be 1:1 or in group settings.

This episode provides tips on how to set up successful skip level meetings, including how to set an agenda, what questions to ask, and why you should do this especially now.

To get my top 10 questions to ask in a skip level meeting, check out: https://www.shannaahocking.com/blog/2020/10/13/skip-level-meetings-a-guide-for-managers

Your One Bold Move: Schedule a skip level meeting to get broader insights into the organization and what your team needs from you.

What past version of you are you still hanging on to?

In this episode, I tell the story of the first big donor visit I went on and the thing I messed up. It also provides insights on how I’ve channeled that learning into positively guiding others—and how you can do this, too.

Your One Bold Move: Stop living in the past version of yourself. Your journey has taught you new things and you’re just a bit bolder every day. The door is open and you’re ready to walk through.

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Mondays sometimes need extra motivation. You start thinking about all the things you have to do. Your lengthy to-do list may even start to affect your Sundays. I’ve been there, too.

It’s time for a reframe.

The language you use matters, especially with yourself. This episode provides tips on the power of saying, “I get to do this” and making choices for yourself.

Your One Bold Move: What do you get to do today? And where do you go from here?

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How do you feel about self-promotion? It’s an essential skill for you to advance your career.

Once a month I’m introducing you to someone who has influenced my work and life to share their one bold move with you.

This month’s One Bold Move is Meredith Fineman, founder and CEO of Fine Point and Author of Brag Better: Master the Art of Self Promotion.

This episode provides tips on how bragging better can change your career and how you can start your journey with one small step today.

Your One Bold Move: Advance your career by mastering the art of self-promotion. It’s possible to talk strategically about your work in a way that will stretch you—and grow you. And that’s bragging better.

To learn more about Meredith Fineman and Brag Better: https://brag-better.com/, https://www.meredithfineman.com or https://www.instagram.com/meredithfineman

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At some point every working mother has been asked how “she does it all.” There’s no magic solution and it’s hard. The secret: You’re not alone.

I began to understand the power in helping others by sharing my own experiences. This was a big deal for me, because up until then, I had only focused on the meaning of other women’s stories.

The more I spoke up, the more I realized I could simultaneously learn from others and contribute to the conversation.

This episode shares more about my experiences as a working mother and the double standards that all working mothers are held to.

Your One Bold Move: You can love your career and love your family—and be great at both.

Are you understaffed at the office? It’s a common scenario for many organizations right now. Budgets have been reduced due to COVID and resulting economic downturn. Everyone is being asked to do more with less. This can be a stressful situation for everyone.

This episode will provide four things you can do to set up your team (and you) for success.

Your One Bold Move: Set up the team, and yourself, for success when dealing with the stresses of being understaffed. With the right framework, you can help support individual progress and feelings about their work—and still achieve your organization’s goals.

Every day is a chance to cheer others on and share joy.

Throughout a day, you interact with many people. You have a choice in how you make those seemingly trivial encounters a bit more meaningful. It can be as simple as saying “hello” and “thank you” or engaging in a brief conversation.

This episode shares the importance of sharing joy with others in little ways and how research supports that your own happiness increases when you connect with and give to others.

Your One Bold Move: Share joy with others. You might just find more joy yourself.

Growing up, I loved being on any stage.

Then something happened when I got into the working world. I learned the spotlight that highlighted what I did well also became a magnet for other people’s opinions and envy. I heard the whispers behind my back and there were comments to my face. Over time, I minimized my own strengths in order to make others more comfortable. I didn’t even realize I was doing this.

This episode is the reminder you need to continue being your best self and that you belong where you are.

Your One Bold Move: Stand proudly in the spotlight, whatever that looks like for you. The world needs you.

My name is Shanna.

But I’ve been called every name in the book: Shana, Shayna, Shannon, Shanana (that’s a really good story for another day). I’ve been told my name isn’t spelled right, it doesn’t look right, and that I should really change it to make it easier for other people.

Pronouncing names correctly is an important aspect of respect, collegiality, and leadership.

Someone’s name is their identity. How you honor their name is how you honor them as a person.

This is especially important in creating psychological safety and space where someone can come as their full self. It matters a lot as we consider how to develop more inclusive, diverse work environments.

This episode provides tips on how to clarify name pronunciations, apologize when you make a mistake, and address others when they say your name incorrectly.

Your One Bold Move: Make the effort to pronounce names correctly. When people mispronounce your name, thoughtfully and firmly correct them. To be yourself boldly, you have to be able to be yourself—and your name is who you are.

Have you made the transition from peer to supervisor or are you hoping to get promoted within your organization?

As you advance in your career, at some point you’ll likely manage people who were formerly your peers. They may have even been your friends.

I lived this: In my first big management role, I went—overnight—from being the friend you had margaritas with to being the boss who did your performance review.

I knew that it would be a difficult transition. I could not have anticipated it would be one of the biggest professional challenges I experienced.

This episode shares what I wish someone had told me and how you can be intentional with your immediate next steps in order to be successful with this transition.

Your One Bold Move: Thoughtfully prepare for how to make your transition as a new manager, especially if you were previously their peer. What made you a great colleague was caring about the people you worked with, and now this is your chance to bring that compassion, empathy, and support to your team in a new way.

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As much as I value having words for all difficult situations, there are some where no words feel right. In moments of tragedy, death, or dying, you cannot take away pain and suffering, but you do have the ability to make things just a bit easier or lighter.

I often talk about the power you have to positively affect others and this is one of them.

Perhaps you have a friend right now going through something tragic and you’re unsure how to support her. The difficult part is that we will all experience this at some point.

It’s natural to worry you’re going to do the wrong thing or say the wrong thing. I still worry about this. The grace of being prepared for these moments is a bold move. This episode provides six tips to support a friend who’s grieving.

Your One Bold Move: Support a friend who’s grieving by being present. Though this won’t take the pain away, it means more than you may realize.

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What would you do if you had a magic wand?

I often joke about having a magic wand. I’m not sure where this came from. Whatever it is, I like the idea of carrying around magic.

Here’s the thing: There is no magic wand, but there is magic within you.

Your One Bold Move: Be the magic. Use your voice, share your ideas, and make the impossible happen.

Performance reviews have a difficult reputation. With the right framework and preparation, though, it’s an ideal time to reflect on an employee’s progress and develop plans for their future growth.

This episode provides tips on how to create a positive and meaningful review discussion, even while working remotely.

Your One Bold Move: Prepare for the review conversation and create a dialogue about performance, growth, and learning. Remember that performance reviews are an investment in your team members, because you care about them and their growth.

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In Episode 26 we talk about the importance of setting goals for yourself. Hopefully by now you’ve set some goals. Today we’re going to talk about how to get better at achieving them.

Here’s a question for you: Are you willing to make tradeoffs to achieve your goals? Are you willing to sacrifice something in your life right now to make this goal happen?

As James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, says, “It’s not about choosing the rewards you want to enjoy, but also the costs you’re willing to pay.”

He also talks about the importance of having systems to achieve your goals. The goal gives you direction, the system is how you make forward progress. So, if you want to achieve the goals you’ve set for yourself, you’ll need to build the system to make this possible.

This episode provides tips on how to create the systems that will help you with your goals.

Your One Bold Move: Don’t just set your goals. Create your structure to succeed at your goals.

When was the last time someone shared genuine appreciation with you at work?

A manager’s role is to create a positive, productive environment that serves and supports team members. It doesn’t require extraordinary effort or expense to achieve this goal and the results are worth it, especially right now when we’re all working with limited connection to the office or each other.

This episode shares five (relatively easy and inexpensive) ways to make your employees feel valued at work. You're going to want to bookmark this for later!

Your One Bold Move: Meaningfully recognize a team member or colleague today. Show genuine appreciation for their individual contributions or the collective effort. Proactively set aside time to make this a daily/weekly/monthly commitment.

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What are you afraid of?

People fear generally the same things in their careers: failure, not been good enough, being wrong, and upsetting people.

I’ve feared all of these at different points in my career. I got caught up in other people’s expectations, my own worries, and what I thought I should do.

You can’t advance yourself and your career unless you’re willing to face your fears. Note I’m not saying to overcome your fear. You have to learn how to do the things while you feel afraid, to not allow the fear to overwhelm you. This is where you level up.

This episode provides three tips to work through your fears.

Your One Bold Move: Stop letting your fears drive your choices. You’re the driver of your career and your life.

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On Friday night as we cleared our family’s Rosh Hashanah dinner, we learned of the news about Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death.

I have so many feelings about Justice Ginsburg’s many contributions to the world and her role as the first Jewish woman Supreme Court justice. Through her bold moves, she paved the way for all of us to make our bold moves, too. Grateful for her legacy.

As we think about her legacy, it’s a call to us to think of our own.

This episode provides thoughts for reflection on what we’re being called to do and how it’s important to find and share joy, even in sadness.

Your One Bold Move: Use your voice. Dissent when it’s needed. Pursue justice. Together, let’s repair the world.

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Rituals help people transition from one activity to another, mark a point in time, or transform a moment. They create a sense of unity, meaning, and connectedness. Right now when time feels so fluid and days blend together, rituals help us keep track of what we value.

We’re all grieving the rituals we’ve missed this year: vacations, birthdays, weddings, holidays.

Tonight begins Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. Our holiday doesn’t look much like it would have before, but we’re seeking ways to honor our previous rituals and create new ones.

You, too, can create new rituals in your life. This episode shares tips on how to do this, including how to get started and how to create moments you’ll remember.

Your One Bold Move: Keep track of what your existing rituals are in this time. Consider adding a new one to have something to look forward to.

What’s your management style?

I’m a believer in the player/coach model, where you are both a coaching leader and an individual contributor. To clarify, I’m not an athlete, but I identify with this approach because I can best serve the organization by serving the people and to best serve the people, I find it helps to understand their experiences. Let me be clear, though, that my coach role always comes first to me.

This episode shares how to coach your team members while also being willing to do the work alongside them.

Your One Bold Move: Bring out the best in your team by showing them you want to understand their experiences, learn together, and advance the organization and them personally. This is a winning combination.

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Have you been thinking about switching careers or finding a new job?

During this time it’s become even more evident how important it is who you work with and for. If you’re not as happy in your career as you once were, the first thing to do is determine whether you need to re-energize your current role, find a new job, or leave your field altogether. (I’ve got resources for all of these on my blog and podcast for you!)

If you feel drawn a new industry, this will require you to prepare even more strategically. The good news is people do switch careers.

This episode provides my top four tips to do this successfully.

Your One Bold Move: Any career transition starts with one bold move. By doing the prep work, you’ll learn every step of the way. This will either validate your decision or give you additional things to think about. Either way, put yourself out there and follow through, because you’re worth it—and it could lead to a new role you’re unbelievably excited about.

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How do you feel when someone says they’re proud of you?

It’s something I’ve always had in my vocabulary. I love genuinely telling people I’m proud of them when they get a new job, start a business, achieve a goal, or make progress.

A while back I read all these articles online that perhaps you shouldn’t tell people you’re proud of other people. It can be considered a power thing, like someone who shares pride in you is somehow better than you.

This episode shares why I’m going to keep saying “I’m proud of you” and I mean it.

Your One Bold Move: Be proud of yourself. You are doing amazing things. I’m proud of you, too.

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Are you feeling guilty about something right now?

Guilt limits you from taking on what is best for you and being your best self. Guilt steals your focus on being in the moment, because you’re always thinking you should be somewhere else, doing some other thing, or worrying about the past.

This episode provides tips for you to stop feeling guilty. (I have a feeling you’re going to want to press play on this one a few times!)

Your One Bold Move: Let go of feeling guilty. Right now. In this moment. This is precious time we have here and you deserve to live it fully.

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Who was your favorite boss?

The best bosses inspire us to be our best selves. I’m fortunate to have had many great bosses throughout my career and I share the story of one boss, in particular.

Sydney Finkelstein, author of Superbosses, says that managers should focus on developing high potential employees by helping them be the best versions of themselves and leveraging their skills in their role—without specifically focusing on employee retention. He says that by supporting and challenging employees, you will end up retaining them even longer.

This may be controversial for you. After all, as a manager, you invest so much of yourself in your team. If they leave, you have to start all over again and spend time finding someone new.

This episode provides tips on how to be a superboss for your employees.

Your One Bold Move: Champion your employees wherever they go.

Earlier in my career, I frequently worried about failure.

I spent too much time making decisions and then ruminating if I made the right call or said the right thing. I know I'm not alone in this.

I knew to become the leader I aspired to be, I would have to learn to believe in my own decision-making abilities—and I wanted to coach other women to do the same.

This episode provides six strategies to strengthen and reinforce your decision-making skills.

Coach yourself as you would a friend
Create more options
Prepare for mistakes
Acknowledge the role of emotions
Picture the future
Take the first step

Your One Bold Move: Make the decision. Your role as a leader is to keep moving things forward, making the best decisions you can on behalf of the team, the organization, and yourself.

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For many students and parents, today is the first day of school. It’s a significant adjustment for all of us and there are some things we can do to ease the transition.

In today’s episode, I interview my son who is starting middle school about what it’s been like during coronavirus times, tips for starting something new, and advice for kids and parents entering a new school year in these challenging times. We also talk about what Be Yourself Boldly means for kids and what his #oneboldmove will be during the school year.

Your One Bold Move: Try something for the first time today. Do this with an open heart and growth mindset.

Working parents and students starting school, you’ve got this! Cheering you on.

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How are you committed to retaining your team members?

A “stay” conversation—much like its sounds—is a chance for someone to share what would motivate them to stay at the company. It’s a dialogue about what an employee wants and needs from an organization and manager.

This episode provides tips on this important employee engagement and retention tool, including what to ask and how timing of the conversation matters.

Your One Bold Move: Have a Stay conversation with one of your team members. Not a manager yet? Challenge yourself to answer these questions on a piece of paper and consider how to share this with your boss about what motivates you.

The most important investment you can make is in yourself. Invest means to give your time, attention, or energy to something with the expectation of a worthwhile result. You’re a savvy woman who gives time, attention, and energy to people, projects and programs, which add value every day to the world around you. This is your chance to add that value to yourself. Your work responsibilities take up the majority of your day, but they don’t have to be the majority of your life.

This episode provides tips on several high-performance habits that you can incorporate into your life, such as prioritizing your time, learning, finding a creative outlet, and exercise.

Your One Bold Move: Commit to focus on your joy. You are worth your own investment.

What comes to your mind when I say networking?

Maybe you’re relieved not to have to experience any conference cocktail hours or maybe you loved them and are feeling unsure how to connect with others in the times we’re in.

Even though we’re all working remotely now, you can still network from home. And you should, because this one of the best ways to advance your career.

This episode shares the mindset shift that has worked for me with networking and I encourage you to try, too.

Your One Bold Move: Find someone in your contact list, industry, or dream job and reach out for a networking conversation. Remember to focus on what you can give to them!

Need a refresher on how to follow up on a networking conversation (Episode 4) or reach out to someone you don't know (Episode 10)?

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Have you found yourself waiting for the perfect moment before you trying something?

If you wait until you’re all polished and organized, you miss some of the best opportunities to lead and inspire others. Leadership is messy, beautiful, and complex, and needs you to be yourself whenever and wherever you are.

This episode provides tips on how to get started on the thing you’ve been dreaming about and working toward.

Your One Bold Move: Get in the waves. Even if you get knocked down, you have a greater purpose to fulfill that needs you to keep going.

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Because Mondays could use just a bit extra motivation.

I'm still taking some time off, but wanted to drop in to remind you I'm cheering you on.

Keep making your #oneboldmove. See you in September!

Leadership doesn't come from title or authority. It’s the energy and purpose by which you lead yourself each day and how you serve others.

Approaching leadership this way means everyone can lead regardless of their role in the organization. It’s more than an opportunity—it’s your responsibility. In addition to the joy that comes from serving your purpose, this is one of the best ways that you can advance your career.

This is what I mean, y’all, when I say “Lead from where you are.”

This episode provides tips on how to be a leader, no matter where your place is in the organization.

Your One Bold Move: Lead from where you are. Stop waiting for a magical moment to be a leader. Your time is now. The world needs you.

**All good leaders know when they need to rest in order to serve others and their purpose. I'll be taking the next two weeks off, but let's continue the conversation via social AND I Have a gift for you.

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Here's a gift for you to keep motivated to make your #oneboldmove! BONUS Playlists on Spotify:

BE YOURSELF BOLDLY https://open.spotify.com/playlist/07IT7JaCk8lZSXFGH0WiWt?si=FKJ1P0BpTryN5H2xXbM5xw

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Three years ago today, I started a new job in an area I had never previously considered, because I was ready for new learning. Even though I wanted to use my strengths in a new way, I hesitated to leave everything I knew.

This episode provides tips to disrupt yourself and lead to innovation. You don’t have to take a new job to accomplish this, but you do have to be open to trying new things.

My question for you: Who do you want to become?

Your One Bold Move: Find ways to disrupt yourself. Welcome new learning. This is where the magic happens!

Additional resource: Disrupt Yourself by Whitney Johnson (one of my favorite authors!)

Have you ever been in a meeting before when you had a different opinion and didn’t quite know how to speak up? Perhaps the person you were disagreeing with was your boss—or your boss’ boss.

It can be tricky to know how to speak truth to power.

This episode provides tips on how to use your voice to influence others, even those far more senior than you.

Your One Bold Move: Use your voice to serve others, even if it means disagreeing with someone more senior than you when you believe you can help advance the organization, support your colleagues, or move projects forward.

When someone gives you a compliment, how do you respond? Your feelings about compliments can be affected by how you feel about yourself. And how you feel about yourself will influence everything you do.

This episode provides tips on how to change the narrative in your head and get more comfortable with praise—as well as how to give praise to yourself.

Your One Bold Move: Accept the compliment. You are an amazing person doing amazing things. Say thank you and celebrate yourself.

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Have you been to meetings where someone talked over you or shared your idea as their own?

This episode provides tips on how to identify an amplification partner to have your back in meetings and help ensure your voice gets heard. It also offers tips for how you can amplify your own voice.

Your One Bold Move: Speak up in meetings and amplify other’s voices, too. Your ideas are important to share. To make sure they’re heard, you’ll benefit from an amplification partner.

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I have experienced rejection throughout my whole career. In my daily life as a fundraiser, I frequently deal with hearing no. Now in my speaking and writing, I’ve experienced rejection, too. I like to think of rejection as a muscle you build up over time.

If you want to do things you’ve never done before, you’re going to have to put yourself out there and follow through.

This episode provides tips for how to handle rejection and how to build yourself up to be brave enough to try something new.

Your One Bold Move: Make your one bold move and be prepared for rejection or redirection. Not trying at all would have been a bigger failure.

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We’ve talked before about the importance of mentoring and career sponsorship. If you’re looking for tips on developing this for yourself, listen to Episodes 17 and 31.

What’s on my mind today is how you can help serve others through your network and increase access. Over the last few years, I’ve read about what’s called the network gap. We know that most people get their jobs through their networks. What if you’re at a significant disadvantage for having a network that advances your career and helps you achieve your goals for factors that are out of your control? Research shows three factors significantly affect your career: where you grew up, where you went to school, and where you work. This is what LinkedIn termed the network gap. They called attention to it, because they learned from their platform how very valuable an effective network can be.

If you’ve experienced benefits based on these factors, it’s your responsibility and opportunity to provide for others. No matter where you are in your career, you can be a meaningful mentor.

Your One Bold Move: Commit to use your talents and connections to mentor someone outside your network. If you’re up for a bonus, proactively reach out to someone today to reconnect and offer to share your time and expertise.

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When did you last negotiate your salary in a way that made you feel proud of yourself?

I messed up so many salary negotiations earlier in my career and I spent many years catching up to the salary I should’ve been making. My fear reflex had an economic cost.

And I’m not alone: Research shows that women are less likely to negotiate.

I never wanted to be in the position again of making less than I deserved and I made a commitment to help ensure other women wouldn’t face this either.

Whether you’re on the job search right now or thinking about it someday, this is a skill you want to start practicing, because it takes time to get it right.

Your One Bold Move: Negotiate your salary. Practice your negotiation. Research salary ranges on the web and by talking with recruiters. Start a dialogue with your friends about salaries. Do not wait for the moment you need this to get started. Your income for the rest of your career depends on it.

PS Y’all this one is waaaayyy longer than usual, but it’s because I've given you everything you need to know to successfully negotiate your salary. PPS Still only 12 minutes—ha!

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Perfectionism is so common for women and it limits our success and happiness.

This episode provides tips on what you can start doing today to reduce your need to be perfect.

Your One Bold Move: Maybe your one bold move is to send an imperfect email. Maybe you’ll let go of that mess in the kitchen. Maybe you’ll give yourself grace for that thing that didn’t go as planned. Maybe you’ll try something you’ve never done before, which might result in a mistake or failure—or the most amazing thing you weren’t sure was possible.

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Have you ever talked with someone who made you feel truly heard?

The likelihood is the person was really good at asking thoughtful questions and often followed up with more questions to learn more. They’re likely naturally curious, but even if this doesn’t come as naturally to you, you can develop this skill.

This leadership style is often referred to as coaching. It is especially valuable when you’re managing people. Even if you’re not yet a manager, it’s something you can practice with colleagues or people you mentor.

This episode provides practical examples of how to ask more-open ended questions, including my #1 go-to question.

Your One Bold Move: Ask more open-ended questions. Be curious enough to listen and learn.

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So much is happening right now. You might feel overwhelmed from all the things.

When you’re stressed, it’s a natural response to see everything as zero sum. You can get caught up in either/or, which limits you.

Find the AND. In research, this is called a paradox mindset, which means accepting the both/and of the situation. This is the reality of life: Things may feel competing or in tension, but you can reframe your approach to see how they integrate.

You can find happiness even in difficult times. You can find joy even through challenge. You can love something and still be exhausted from it. You can walk into the discomfort to get comfortable. You can be grateful and ambitious.

This episode provides tips for how to integrate two seemingly competing truths and build to a mindset of abundance.

Your One Bold Move: Find the AND in the moment you’re in. Accept that you can hold true more than one thing and believe in possibility. Share this possibility with others, too.

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If you want to help your team understand who you are and how you approach your work, so you can build trust faster and learn how to best support them, I have a resource for this: my About Me template.

Whether you are new to your role or organization or have been there for many years, you can use this document. It’s an opportunity to clarify who you are as a leader and how others can work successfully with you.

I spent time writing my own thoughts about my leadership style and values, and I sought input from others on what they wished they knew about me earlier on. From there, I developed what I called About Me, which I shared with my new team in a group meeting in my first week on the job.

It’s only the first step to share your About Me document; ask your team members to fill one out as well. You can provide them with the same template you used. Then, create a time for everyone to meet and discuss. After all, great leaders share who they are and care who their employees are too.

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How do you feel about delegating?

Pro tip: Your job is not to be the superstar anymore.

One of the ways you can extend your strengths as a leader is learning how to delegate well. Though it may seem counterintuitive, you need to become less involved in the day-to-day work.

This episode provides tips on how to identify projects or tasks to delegate and what to keep in mind when giving these assignments to team members.

Your One Bold Move: Delegate. This is your team member’s chance to grow and your chance to level up as a leader.

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How did you sleep last night?

Several friends have recently confided in me they've had trouble sleeping or relaxing. It’s become a frequent refrain when speaking with friends and co-workers over the last few months.

I’ve heard stories about women who fall asleep fine, but then are awake for hours in the middle of the night or have this uneasy feeling during their daily activities that they just can’t shake. Often they can’t identify what is making them feel upset or keeping them awake.

Here’s the one thing that has helped me overcome sleeplessness time and again: journaling.

This episode provides tips on how to get started on this practice and why getting your thoughts out of your head is so important.

Your One Bold Move: Journal your thoughts. Give yourself space to process, so you can rest. Sweet dreams.

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Success at work and success at home should not have to be an either/or. Right now working parents are making difficult choices about how to do all the things. This will only be heightened with the anticipation of school and childcare adjustments for the fall.

We need working parents in the workforce and I’m especially keen to help support working mothers to achieve their goals and believe this is possible for themselves. This episode provides tips for working parents and company leaders alike.

Your One Bold Move: Company leaders, stand up for working parents. If you are a working parent, speak up to ask for what you need. The companies that do this most successfully will be the ones that thrive well beyond these challenging times.

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What if we all spent a little time thanking someone for how they are awesome or for something they did? I want to inspire you to bring this joy to your life and someone else’s. Think about who you’ll send this to. Write it down if you can, so you commit to following through. All it takes is two minutes to write a note of thanks to someone else.

Research shows you become happier on day one of this practice and you’ll feel more deeply supported if you do this every day for 21 days. Just start somewhere!

Your One Bold Move: Send one positive email, letter, or text. It can be to someone you haven’t talked to in a while or someone you see often. The goal is to show gratitude, which has benefits to the recipient and the sender. Happy writing!

Link to How to Stay Motivated When Working From Home: https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/how-to-work-from-home/

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Have you ever presented a new concept to your team in a meeting and watched everyone stare back at you without saying much or nod along to everything you’re saying without offering any other feedback? It’s up to the leader to encourage the group to offer their insights—including when team members don’t agree. This takes proactive effort.

This episode provides tips on how to infuse the “What’s missing?” technique into your team dialogue to create the best possible solutions together.

Your One Bold Move: Ask your team members, “What’s missing?”. I’ve made this a practice for whenever I present plans or share information. It’s an invitation to team members to join the dialogue—and it’s led to meaningful innovation and trust. If you try this at work, I’d love to hear how it goes for you.

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Someone else’s success does not diminish yours in any way.

Be the woman who cheers on other women, because this makes us all stronger. It is your responsibility to create the world for others that you might have hoped for yourself.

Your One Bold Move: Keep putting yourself out there for significant opportunities. Do this because you believe in your heart you’re meant for something bigger and you understand it may not happen as you planned. In the face of rejection, ask yourself what you’ll offer the world next. In the meantime, cheer on other women’s success, too.

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What brings you joy?

Today marks the 50th episode and it seems like as good a time as any to remind ourselves of the value of joy and achieving what we didn’t know was possible.

This episode provides tips on finding joy even in challenge.

Your One Bold Move: Seek joy. Find joy. Share joy.

Tag me on social so I can cheer you on! #oneboldmove

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Sometimes you choose change, such as taking a new job or moving to a new city. Other times, changes happen in your environment and require your response.

Whether your change is moving for your partner’s career, getting a new manager, or dealing with an unexpected challenge, it can be so hard to understand the value of change when it doesn’t align with what you have in mind.

Then, of course, there’s what we are facing right now. This is haaaaard. Nothing is going as planned, information changes by the minute, and we are tired. At moments it feels like nothing makes sense.

This episode provides tips on how to focus on what you can control, including the importance of how you talk to yourself.

Your One Bold Move: Focus on what you can control and make those things great. Let go of the rest—at least to allow yourself peace for a bit. How can you best approach this right now?

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A marriage is more than two people with two distinct careers and purposes: Create your life together.

Today my husband and I celebrate our wedding anniversary.

I’ll share reflections on three things that have worked for us throughout our 23 years of being together, including through moves across the country, two demanding careers, raising a family, and chasing our big dreams.

Your One Bold Move: Find a moment today to connect with your partner about something that’s meaningful to both of you.

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You’ve heard it all before, “It’s business, not personal” or “Don’t take that personally”. These statements have always ranked high in the business jargon pet peeve list for meIt’s basically the business version of “No offense.” When you invest in your work, and yourself, it’s personal.

This episode shares why I take my work personally and here’s why you should consider doing the same thing, if you want to relate more to your team members, produce your best work, and create a more inclusive organization.

Your One Bold Move: Consider how work is personal for you and how that makes you more deeply engaged with what you do. If you’re a manager, create an environment where your team feels connected to their work and each other.

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Many years ago, I took a leadership development course that incorporated improv into our training. It was fascinating to learn how an acting technique could improve working relationships and my leadership style, and yet it makes so much sense. Managers have to learn to navigate through unexpected challenges and make decisions to move the company forward, while engaging others in the process and vision.

The instructor introduced the concept of “Yes, and” where you build on whatever was said prior in the conversation. It is both a chance to move something toward the positive and build on what is being shared.

This episode provides tips on how to infuse “Yes, and” into your communications—and even how to use it to disagree effectively.

Your One Bold Move: Practice using collaborative language. Use “Yes, And” in a conversation today.

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Personal branding is generally defined as marketing yourself and your career as a brand. You have a brand, whether you like it or not. If this makes you uncomfortable or you think this only applies to senior executives in your organization, I want to show you why your brand matters and that sharing your brand is your chance to serve others.

Whether you’re on the job search, looking for new clients, or advancing your career, think about what you want people to know about you.

This episode provides tips on how to create your personal brand and leverage it on social media.

Your One Bold Move: Own your personal brand. Whether you have decided this year to serve others more consciously or to support your personal and professional goals, this is your chance to write your own story. Know who you are, what you stand for, and that sharing your story adds value to others.

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There is no playbook for how to lead through COVID-19. (And some days I really really wish there was.) You’re making choices every day to do things the best you can. And if you’re a leader, you are making choices that will affect others.

I’ve never managed during COVID, but I have lived through difficult moments—and so have you. I’ve learned over the years about how to lead with compassion, consistently communicate, and engage your team members.

Just because the world looks very different today, it doesn’t change all of the things you have worked toward as a leader. Instead you have to leverage all of your past experiences to lead through this.

This episode provides tips on how to lead through uncertainty, including:

Be Courageous
Communicate Clearly and Consistently
Support Your Team Members

Your One Bold Move: Lead authentically and courageously through uncertainty, bringing your team members with you.

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Have you ever thought of having an accountability partner? The only requirement is that the person is committed to your success and their own.

This episode provides tips on how to find and structure an accountability partner relationship to help you achieve your goals.

Your One Bold Move: Explore getting an accountability partner to help keep you motivated and accountable for your Bold Move. If you’re not sure how to find one and are open to being matched, drop me an email and I’ll see if I can connect you with another listener!

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Informational interviews are one of the best ways you can learn about an industry, company, or role that interests you.

Once a month I’ll introduce you to someone who has influenced my work and life to share their one bold move with you.

This month’s One Bold Move is Lauren McGoodwin, Founder and CEO of Career Contessa and Author of Power Moves.

This episode provides tips on how informational interviews can lead you to new learning—or a new job.

Your One Bold Move: Don’t be afraid to reach out to people for informational interviews. Talk to as many people as you can and use those to learn the ins and outs of roles and companies.

To learn more about Lauren McGoodwin and Career Contessa: https://www.careercontessa.com or @careercontessa My favorite list of informational interview questions from Career Contessa (Definitely reference this if you ever meet with me!): https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/questions-to-ask-informational-interview/

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Effective feedback has to be built on trust and a culture of learning. This isn’t the kind of thing you just use in performance evaluations. It has to be a value of your team that everyone commits to year round.

This episode provides tips on how to get more comfortable with giving feedback.

Your One Bold Move: Practice giving feedback to your team members, because you believe in their potential and care about their growth. Being direct and compassionate is possible.

For more tips on receiving feedback, check out episode 8.

At work it is important to celebrate the big and small wins. Things move so quickly that people don’t often slow down enough to acknowledge what they have done. It’s also doesn’t always feel comfortable sharing our awesomeness with other people. I introduced the concept of Win of the Day (WOTD) to my team to encourage us to share wins with each other. This is something my leadership team and I do regularly and they, in turn, do with their respective teams.

This episode provides tips on how to bring WOTD to your team or office.

Your One Bold Move: Share a WOTD with a colleague or your team. Invite them to share, too. Find more ways to celebrate together at work.

You don’t have to meet all of the qualifications to apply for a job. The experiences you have already and the strengths you would bring to a new role are often more than enough to apply. Thoughtfully consider how your skills align with the role you are interested in, but don’t look for a 100% match. After all, a new job should bring opportunities to learn new things.

If you wait until you’re fully qualified and ready for a role, you’ve waited too long.

This episode provides tips on the job search and application process, which is your opportunity to showcase your skills and experiences.

Your One Bold Move: Apply anyway. If you find a job that feels like a meaningful connect with your strengths and values, put yourself out there and follow through. This time, especially, has shown us that what matters most is who you work with and for and what the organization’s values are.

So many of our work interactions right now are via video calls. It’s still possible to meaningfully connect with the other person you’re talking to.

This episode provides tips to make a positive impression, whether it’s your first or four thousandth meeting with someone.

Your One Bold Move: Make a great first impression in your meeting. Video seems to be how we’ll be engaging with others for the foreseeable future. No matter the format, bring your boldest, truest self to the conversation. The world needs you.

We are at another pivot point in this global pandemic and to be most effective, we are going to need to bring our best selves. This means we need to rest.

We are doing A LOT right now to manage our careers, our families, and ourselves. Doing this without a break is not sustainable.

Vacation may not look the same as it used to, but it gives you an opportunity to recharge and do what you value with your time, so it’s worth it.

This episode provides tips to prepare for and take vacation, even in these unusual times, so you can be more engaged and effective at work and home.

(In this episode I’ll specifically focus on taking time off from work, but if you want tips on how to rest and why that’s so important, check out episode 9.)

When you want to achieve something, you write it down. Whether it’s a SWOT analysis, a formal action plan, or even a memo (or email) outlining goals—you’ve seen the power of listing out your intentions. A research study done at Dominican University in California shows that writing down your goals makes you 42% more likely to achieve them.

Why not apply this approach to your own career and personal development?

Today marks halfway through 2020. I suspect this is not how you thought this year would turn out, but it doesn’t change how hard you worked to get here.

Your One Bold Move: Write a letter to yourself. Use this to remind you of your strengths, your why, and who you want to become. If you post a screenshot of the podcast or this episode on social and tag me @ShannaAHocking and #oneboldmove, I’ll send you a free copy of a template you can use to draft your letter to yourself.

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There are some days when it can feel really heavy to be a leader. When you commit to serving others, it also comes with a sense that you’re right there with them in what they face. It can be natural to feel so empathetic to your team members’ concerns or problems that you take them on as your own, which can lead to exhaustion and burnout.

Compassionate leadership is a proactive approach to leadership—with serving your team always in mind.

This episode provides tips on how to develop a compassionate leadership approach in how you lead your team and yourself.

Your One Bold Move: Move from empathy to action. Focus on serving others. Do this because you believe in your own potential and the potential of those around you.

Curiosity leads to deeper connections with others, more innovation, helps you handle rejection, and builds your confidence.

Think about things you could have appreciated for a moment and forgotten about or ignored completely. Choose to give these things your attention. Intentionally put yourself out there and follow through.

This episode provides tips on how to build your curiosity and why this is so important.

Your One Bold Move: Get curious when you meet someone. Or get curious enough to follow up with someone you’ve already met before. See what comes out of the conversation or outreach. You’ll build your confidence, you might have a lovely chat with a kind person, or you just might land your next business deal or job.

I believe anything is possible. The way I show up at work and for others is to lead with optimism and a belief that people can do things they didn’t know were possible.

We’re living through hard times right now. You might have some days where you feel lost or unsure. I still feel rejection, frustration, lack of motivation, and disappointment. Here’s the thing: I get back up after that—most often, more determined. This is what I want for you, too.

This episode provides tips on how to build your resilience.

Your One Bold Move: Commit to intentionally working on building your own resilience. This isn’t a one day thing; it happened over time for me. If you have to start somewhere, now feels like a really good time. Practicing the skills associated with bouncing back will help you navigate whatever challenges you face today or in the future—and even one step is worth celebrating right now.

Dual career couples, two working parents juggling careers and family, is more common than ever. It’s also harder than ever right now living through the coronavirus crisis and juggling all of this.

I’ve seen stories over the last few months about working parents, particularly women, considering taking leaves from work, or quitting work altogether, because doing it all right now is unsustainable. Worst of all, I’ve heard of parents (again, mostly women) getting fired from their jobs because they can’t meet their employers’ expectations.

The couples who will emerge from all of this stronger are those who spend time bring very clear on who they are as a couple and what they value.

When my spouse and I were figuring this out all those years ago, there wasn’t nearly the openness of conversation about dual career couples as there is today. It’s so important for working parents to know they are not alone. This is my motivation for sharing our experiences with you. This episode will share the framework that has worked for us.

Your One Bold Move: Have a conversation with your spouse about your expectations, your values, and what is important to you right now.

Your work alone will not always speak for itself. To advance at work, you’ll need someone to advocate for you—a career sponsor. The difference between mentorship and sponsorship: A mentor speaks to you and a sponsor speaks about you.

What makes someone a potential sponsor for you? They are in the room where decisions happen, they have power to make decisions, they know about your work, and they are willing to spend their political capital on you.

This episode provides tips for how to find a sponsor, how you might ask someone to be a sponsor for you, and why you should sponsor others when you are in the position to do so.

Your One Bold Move: Consider who in your worklife could serve as a sponsor for you. Reach out to have a conversation with them about your career goals and ask if they would be willing to advocate for you.

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Inclusion is an essential component of leadership. In addition to the positive feelings it creates for individuals on a team to feel that they belong, research shows it also contributes to productivity, collaboration, and decision-making.

This episode provides tips to create an inclusive culture within your organization.

Your One Bold Move: Develop these practices to become a more inclusive leader. Try out one aspect and begin to build the culture you and your team need to thrive.

As more states start to re-open, you may face a re-entry to work (and the commute that comes with it). If you work in an office, like I do, this can come with a lot of different feelings.

This episode provides tips to help you and your team prepare for a potential transition or return to work in an office. Know that things will never be like what they were before. If you’re feeling uncomfortable, this is a sign that you are experiencing change—and with that comes growth.

I’m spending time reflecting on what I am learning from all of this and what I want to keep—or get rid of—for the future. How will you take what you’ve learned and bring the best of that to yourself and your leadership in the “new normal”?

Your One Bold Move: Help you and your team prepare for a potential transition or return to work in an office where you can feel as great as possible about next steps.

Where you focus your attention affects your happiness and success. You can meaningfully influence any interaction by how it starts. As a leader, I’ve found it powerful to share this idea with others.

This episode provides strategies to broadcast happiness to others, whether at work or in a personal conversation. Remember: Everyone has the power to positively affect others. It does not matter where you are in the organization or what your title is. Broadcasting happiness is another chance to lead from where you are—and create moments others will remember positively.

Your One Bold Move: Use one of these strategies to broadcast happiness with your colleagues or your family. Your team and your loved ones need it right now—and so do you.

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I started practicing gratitude with intention many years ago when I was having a challenging time at work. It changed my outlook; and, in turn, how I experienced each day. This had positive effects on my career, my family, and my mental health. I believe you can benefit from adopting this practice, too.

Research shows that gratitude increases resilience, happiness, and self-awareness. It also has been found to lead to physical health benefits, including better sleep. To grow in your career, these are all qualities you’ll need, so think of it as an investment in your professional success.

This episode provides tips on how to develop and bring a gratitude mindset into your life with just a few minutes each day.

Your One Bold Move: Start writing down three things each morning or night that you are grateful for. No judgment if your list includes the latte from your favorite coffee shop. Gratitude comes in all forms and sizes.

If you don’t know where you are going, it can be hard to get there. Setting goals for personal milestones gives you something to work toward—and something to celebrate!

This episode provides tips for how to set goals for yourself and how to pivot when things don’t go as planned.

Here are some things to think through when setting goals for yourself: What do you want to achieve? How long will it take you? What will success look like for you? Why is this important to you? Are you willing to make sacrifices to reach your goal? Are you prepared for the journey or do you only hope for the outcome? What systems will you put into place to achieve your goal?

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Earlier in my career, I developed a mantra: Assume good intentions. This was one of the most game-changing mindsets for me and enabled me to strengthen my confidence and decision-making at work. Since this shift allowed me to stop second-guessing what others thought of me and reallocate that time more productively, I’ve coached on it ever since.

However, as I’ve embarked on anti-racism learning, I realized that this mantra does not apply universally, particularly to people of color. Too often, Black people and people of color experience a look in the hallway that does mean something, or a colleague taking credit for their work or speaking over them in a meeting.

This episode shares my reflection on how intentions can be helpful, but our impact is more important.

Your One Bold Move: Spend time learning about bias and microagressions, so you can understand the best way to strengthen work relationships and support your colleagues. You control your perception—and your actions.

One of my favorite strategies I share with people who want to communicate clearly and consistently with their boss is the NNTR Update. NNTR as in No Need to Respond. It’s a twice weekly email update to your boss to share your value at work.

Many different bosses can benefit from this update, whether they are actively engaged with you or not frequently interacting with you.

It’s a chance for you to share on your own terms what you’re working on and what you’ve accomplished. Especially right now, when you can’t necessarily have a water cooler conversation or stop by the boss’ office, you can maintain contact and stay visible. And we know how important these things are to your advancement at work.

This episode provides tips on how to write your own NNTR update. Your One Bold Move: Send an NNTR update to your boss with your plans for the week. Remember this is your chance to share your strengths and your awesomeness as much as it is your projects.

It's moving day for our family. I'm reflecting on the moves we've made to this point and how this one feels a bit different.

You can love one thing and still want to venture to do something new to support who you’re becoming.

This episode will remind you to embrace the moves on the way to who you’re becoming that scare you a bit, and also make you feel excited.

Still not feeling it? Here’s the mantra on making big moves that helps motivate me: Don’t focus so much on what may be gained, rather what you may lose if you don’t put yourself out there.

What are you holding back on? What are you limiting for yourself?

Your One Bold Move: Make the move you’ve been thinking about. Today is your day to move forward.

As I progressed in my career, impostor syndrome crept in at unexpected moments. You may have experienced this, too.

Research shows more than 70% of people experience impostor syndrome at some point, and it particularly affects women and people of color. Even when you advance to the top ranks in your career, it can occasionally still happen. (I can personally vouch for this!)

This episode will provide tips for how to overcome impostor syndrome. (Pro-tip: Making your one bold move a day is an excellent way to choose confidence and yourself.)

Your One Bold Move: Overcome impostor syndrome by reminding yourself of your strengths and accomplishments. Find a mantra that works for you. Look in the mirror and cheer yourself on. I’m cheering you on, too.

There’s a lot going on right now. You may be feeling like you’re not sure how to move forward at work. Or you may be experiencing mixed feelings about your work or your workplace. When you’re stuck in survival mode, it can be hard to feel like the best version of yourself. Finding meaning at work is important for your motivation, and also your mental health.

This episode will provide three tips to help you rediscover your purpose at work.

Make forward movement
Focus on your superpowers
Reconnect to your why

Your One Bold Move: Spend some time reflecting on what's important to you, what you can control, and what your strengths are to rediscover your purpose at work. Remember, the world needs you. Especially now. I’m cheering you on.

Are you navigating a job search right now or thinking about finding a new job?

During college, I spent four years working as an intern in fundraising. During my senior year, I sent 100 applications around the country to be a major gifts officer at a university. After many lengthy interviews at different organizations, I received rejection after rejection. (I often heard I didn’t have the experience needed for the role.) In the end, not one university offered me a job. Ouch. At that point, I had to acknowledge I wouldn’t get to start my dream career on the timeline I planned—but I also refused to give up the dream.

I’ll share some of the things that worked for me and I encourage you to consider, too.

This is a hard time to graduate and be out there looking for a job, or pivoting your career, or if you’ve been furloughed. You’ve worked hard to get to this point. None of that goes away because the world is in crisis. Keeping showing up for yourself even if it looks different right now. The world needs you.

This episode will provide four things you can start doing today for your job search.

Your One Bold Move: Stay true to what feels important to you in your career while you navigate your job search, put yourself out there, and follow through.

Apologizing is generally something people do too much or too little of. You don’t need to walk around apologizing all the time. As a matter of fact, I don’t want you to do this. (I could do a whole episode around why women, in particular, should not say sorry all the time!) In today's episode, I offer guidelines on how to thoughtfully apologize when it’s appropriate.

When you prepare to apologize, consider what your intention is. Do you want to repair the relationship so you can get on with things or do you want to be the best version of yourself? If you intend to admit your role in what went wrong because you're upset by your own actions, you'll be far more successful in your apology.

I'll share three tips on how to meaningfully apologize, which can be used at work and home.

Your One Bold Move: Consider the next time where an apology is appropriate how you can do so with grace for the person you’re apologizing to and for yourself.

It’s far more fulfilling when you can bring your whole self to work, and your emotions are part of that. Showing emotion at work, though, can feel complicated. Earlier in my career, I tried to avoid showing any negative emotion at work. By suppressing any negative feelings, I ended up hiding my happiness, too.

This episode will provide tips on how to thoughtfully approach emotions at work.

Your One Bold Move: Tell yourself it’s okay to show your feelings at work. Being aware of your emotions makes you stronger and leveraging your emotions makes you powerful.

I am fortunate to have had many mentors in my life. I’ve had some mentors that have stayed with me throughout my career, some when I was at a particular job, and some for one project. Some mentors have chosen me and some mentors I chose for myself.

If you're ready to grow your career, it's time to get others involved in your journey. Mentors can offer insights from their own experiences, help you think more strategically, and open doors.

This episode will provide tips to ensure a positive mentoring relationship.

Your One Bold Move: Cultivate great mentor relationships and grow your career.

Note: I will continue sharing content to support those who are expected to keep showing up right now, even with everything going on.

I’ve heard a lot of friends and co-workers talking about they can’t be productive right now. It would be one thing if they were just saying it as part of conversation, but I can tell they deeply feel it. They’re beating themselves up for what they aren’t able to do. I have to say, it breaks my heart a little. This isn’t just working from home. We are, after all, still in a global pandemic, trying to work and care for our families.

There’s got to be a better way to advance your work and honor how far you’ve come. That’s why progress at work matters.

This episode will provide tips on how to create and recognize meaningful progress at work for you and your team members.

Note: I will continue sharing content for those who are expected to keep showing up right now, even with everything going on.

I had been struggling with a work project and the deadline was looming. I wasn’t sure how to do part of what I had been asked, but I was afraid that by saying that I would look incompetent or unprepared for the task. I didn’t want to let my boss down. Instead I dug deeper into the work, but I didn’t get farther. I got more frustrated, started to doubt myself. When I finally went to my boss, she asked me why I hadn’t come earlier.

This episode will provide tips on how to ask for help in ways that reflect positively on you and may even help build better relationships.

Your One Bold Move: Ask your boss for help when you need it. Present your question clearly and concisely, share your perspective, and ask for their input. Keep notes on what you learn and use this to inform yourself for next time you face this situation—that’s where growth comes from.

Note: I will continue sharing content to support those who are expected to keep showing up right now, even with everything going on.

Our world right now is in pain. Our country is in a lot of pain. I’ve been reading and listening, as I’m sure you have, too. What is happening to the African-American community affects all of us.

I am often known to say: Let’s walk into the discomfort and get comfortable together. This may feel uncomfortable. You might not know what to say. That is privilege.

This is all sadly not new. There have been many times before when things like this have happened, when we as white people have been called to do more. We have not done enough. I have not done enough. Let us make this the moment when that begins to change.

I will use my platform to speak up and I will listen more deeply when others speak about their experiences that I do not know personally.

I don’t have all the answers and I will not get this right every time. I will continue to do my best and I will seek candid feedback when that best is not enough.

To make progress, you have to do the work and follow through.

This episode will share what I'm doing and learning right now and I invite you to join me.

Be yourself boldly is using your voice to help others rise.

Have you ever noticed yourself waiting to move on something that was important to you, because others hadn’t fully supported your idea?

I know I’ve done this before, intentionally and unintentionally.

You might hesitate to make decisions or share your ideas because they may upset others or because you’ll be criticized—or because you worry this will happen. You may even be unaware that by doing this you’re turning over your control to others.

To be your best self, you’re going to have to be willing to do something that may not have been done before.

This episode will provide tips for how to do this for yourself and your team.

Free yourself from whatever is holding you back, especially if it’s your own limitations. The world needs you. Permission granted.

Saying no to something allows you to say yes to something else that matters.

In this episode, we’ll walk through guidelines to help you decide whether it’s worth taking on a new project or activity:

1. Does this use your superpowers and/or bring new learning?

2. Will you feel this is a meaningful use of your time (i.e., does it serve/fit with who you are as a person) ?

3. How will this affect your work and home life?

Even when you’re sure you don’t want to take on that opportunity, saying no can feel uncomfortable. This episode provides tips on how to say no gracefully (and why you don’t necessarily need an explanation).

Your One Bold Move: Say no to the project/request that doesn’t align with your priorities right now, so you can focus on what does.

I used to be a pessimist. If you know me now, that might really surprise you, but it’s true. I could find the negative side of everything, even in a positive moment. When I was happy (which I definitely remember being happy often!), I worried about being too happy, because the feeling might run out or because I expected something bad would happen next.

Fast forward to today. I have learned the difference between a pessimist and an optimist is how you approach whatever your reality is. I like to think of myself as a rational optimist, which means realistically assessing a situation and believing you can eventually create a better reality.

If you haven’t taken this approach before—don’t worry! You can start at any time. It’s all about believing in your own abilities and knowing that you have the capacity to improve. It took a lot of work over time to find my way to where I am today, and it’s possible.

This episode will provide ways you can start your own journey today to adopting a happiness mindset.

Throughout my career, I've reached out to many people I don’t know. It’s led to job opportunities, mentoring conversations, meaningful email exchanges, and learning.

This episode will provide you with a framework for your outreach email, and how that changes if you have an ask in there.

You probably already have someone in mind you’d like to reach out to. This is your chance!

Your One Bold Move: Reach out to someone you don’t know to offer thanks, ask them for advice, or invite them to meet with you.

Bonus: I share one of the emails you’ve sent to me about your #oneboldmove.

It’s not always true the faster you go, the quicker you get somewhere. Sometimes things are only meaningful when you pause to acknowledge why you’re working on them in the first place.

Research shows rest has many benefits to your physical and mental health, including increasing your creativity, motivation, and ability to make decisions, as well as decrease your stress level.

At some point, it’s not worth it to keep pushing. It may seem counterintuitive, but pausing can give you the focus and strength to keep going. To make your rest more productive, set some guidelines:

Clearly define what “rest” means to you.

Specify what your timeline is.

When you are ready to get back to your work, invite others to help you stay accountable to your goals.

Your One Bold Move: Rest. Then keep going, step by step.

Feedback.

What’s your response to that word? You might have unintentionally cringed or maybe you leaned in a bit. Either way, if you want to advance your career, you’ll have to get accustomed to hearing feedback about yourself.

I spent far too long avoiding feedback early in my career, so I know this personally. I believe I am working to be the best version of myself and I am committed to understanding what others need from me. And I know that’s what you want to do, too.

This episode provides tips on why feedback matters and how to respond when you get it.

Remember, feedback is a reflection of what a person is looking for from you, but it does not define you.

Your One Bold Move: Be open to feedback.

Are you the kind of person who believes you are fixed where you are or you can develop over time? Professor Carol Dweck at Stanford created the terms “growth mindset” and “fixed mindset” to describe how people think of their abilities and talents.

Growth mindset means not yet. It means you have to work to develop further. This way of thinking helps you be more open to when things don’t go as planned. (After all, right now, nothing is going as planned.) Trust that you have the ability to handle what is coming your way next and commit to your own continual learning. Catch yourself when you hear your thoughts or words veering toward a fixed mindset. Be open to feedback and try new things. Pro tip: Making your #oneboldmove is an excellent way to practice your growth mindset.

This episode provides tips for how to develop a growth mindset for yourself, and shares insight on the role this can also play in leadership and parenting.

Your One Bold Move: Commit to a growth mindset, because you believe in your ability (and others) to learn and grow.

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When was the last time you paused to acknowledge or celebrate your progress? I suspect you are moving so fast to accomplish all of your tasks and goals that you don’t often stop to recognize how far you’ve come.

You forget how hard you worked to get that job, to get in that door, to get the yes. To get out of that trap, reflect on the process.

You are more than your outcomes.

This episode provides tips on how to recognize your own successes, including my favorite “Atta Girl” folder.

Your One Bold Move: Pause to celebrate your progress.

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I hope you wake up every day believing in yourself. There are times, though, when it can feel harder to do this.

Maybe you’re just starting your career or at a new job, you’ve recently been promoted, or are returning to work from maternity leave. Whatever your circumstances, when you change what you have known, it can change your comfort level—and your confidence level.

This episode provides tips to build your confidence and grow your career at the same time.

Your One Bold Move: Believe in yourself.

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You know the stack of cards at the bottom of your work bag with all those people you have been meaning to reach out to? Take the time to identify one person you most want to connect with again and send them an email.

This episode provides tips and a template for what to say in your outreach email (even if it’s been years since you last spoke to the person!)

Your One Bold Move: Reach out to reconnect with someone you met through your networking.

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There’s a misconception that leadership means things just happen for you. You create your own opportunities. Tell your boss that you’d be interested in taking on an additional challenge and share your ideas for a project you have in mind.

This episode shares tips for how to determine which projects are right for you and how to share this with your boss.

Your One Bold Move: Raise your own hand.

How many times have you chosen not to speak up, even when you had a great idea, or the answer? You may have told yourself you were being respectful of others in the room. Or maybe you were too nervous to share your idea for perceived or real fear of being shot down. There’s that moment when you feel the importance of saying your piece, but you hesitate, and the moment passes. I’ve been there, too.

This episode shares tips on how to speak up in meetings, whether they are large or small—even in our remote work environment.

Your One Bold Move: Speak up in your next meeting to share your ideas or feedback.

You can achieve more than you ever thought possible—by intentionally putting yourself out there and following through. If you’re ready to take one bold move a day to advance your career and develop as a leader, I’m here to help you achieve your goals.