Negotiate Your Career Growth: Recent Episodes
Jamie Lee
Welcome to Negotiate Your Career Growth. I’m Jamie Lee, and I teach you how to blend the best of negotiation strategies with feminist coaching so you get promoted and better paid without burning bridges or burning out in the process.
Know what it’s like to feel like you don’t fit into any box? And silently suffer while second-guessing yourself in a workplace where you're one of the extreme few?
Yep, me too.
In this episode, I’m talking with psychotherapist Steve Alexander, Jr., a first-gen, Black, sensitive human who left a “safe” corporate job in risk management to become a healer for folks who, like me, feel too complex, too emotional, or too different for the spaces they’re in.
We unpack what happens when you’ve tied your identity and self-worth to a job that was never designed with you in mind, and how to reclaim a sense of self that isn’t dependent on a title, paycheck, or corporate hierarchy.
We also talk about the very real gap between how walking into spaces feel for the “male and pale” default versus those of us who are marginalized, and why naming that difference is a powerful first step toward healing, agency, and change.
What You'll Learn:
- What it's like to leave a “safe” corporate job when you’re first-gen and carrying family expectations about money, success, and stability.
- How tying your identity and self-worth to your job—especially in environments not built for you—can fuel depression, burnout, and feeling “not enough.”
- Why postpartum mental health matters for both mom and dad, and how anger, anxiety, and loss of autonomy can show up differently from the stereotypical picture of depression.
- How being Black, first-gen, and highly sensitive in predominantly white, male spaces shapes the way you see yourself, your power, and what feels “allowed” for you.
- What becomes possible when you stop trying to fit into any one box and start building a life, career, and identity that actually reflect your full, complex self.
- What Steve’s group practice, New York Wellness Counseling Services, offers first-gen, third-culture, and “don’t-fit-in-a-box” clients—through trauma-informed therapy (including EMDR) for people navigating multiple identities in New York and New Jersey.
- How Jamie’s work as an executive coach for professional women and entrepreneurs helps clients make more money, build confidence, and negotiate for the roles and recognition they want
Featured
- Learn more about Steve Alexander's NY Wellness Counseling Services, a virtual group therapy practice serving clients across New York and New Jersey: https://www.nywellness.com
- Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevealexanderjr/
- Follow Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenywellness
- Learn more about Jamie's 1:1 coaching practice: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/about
- Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
- Follow Jamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieleecoach/
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Beneficiary forms...sexy?
In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Allie Irwin—hypnotist, coach, and creator of the Treasure Map, an end‑of‑life planning process—who makes a compelling case that it can be.
You’ll hear why preparedness is an act of care and freedom, how Allie’s clients literally find money (forgotten accounts, double charges, missed benefits), and what really happens in the first week after a loved one dies—when you’re forced to make 80+ decisions at about 20% brain capacity.
This is end‑of‑life planning without the euphemisms.
Together we unpack why we avoid talking about death, how to turn that avoidance into radical preparedness, and why doing this work now can shift your relationships, your money, and even your career choices.
Ultimately, this conversation is a celebration of life, the people we cherish, and living with real authenticity and integrity.
What you'll learn:
- How end-of-life preparedness can actually be an act of care, freedom, and service to the people you love
- How simple planning (like updating beneficiaries and listing accounts) helps you avoid devastating and expensive mistakes
- How doing a “Treasure Map” style audit often leads people to literally find money—forgotten retirement accounts, double-charged interest, unused benefits
- What actually happens in the first week after a death, and why 80+ decisions at 20% brain capacity is a terrible time to start planning
- How talking about death surfaces unspoken expectations, invisible labor, and power dynamics in relationships—and can deepen appreciation for your partner
- What emotional regulation and hypnosis tools (like Havening) can do to help you stay present and grounded in the midst of grief and big conversations
- How contemplating your own mortality can clarify your true priorities and catalyze bold choices in money, work, and life
Featured:
- Learn more about Allie on her website: www.allieirwin.com
- Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allie.p.irwin/
- Treasure Map with Allie Irwin: https://allieirwin.com/treasure-map/
- Learn more about Jamie on her website: www.jamieleecoach.com
- Follow Jamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieleecoach/
- 1:1 Executive Coaching with Jamie: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
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The truth is, some of the most powerful career moves happen when you don't ask for anything at all.
This Friday, July 24th, my client Sarah-Neel Smith and I are going to teach you exactly how to have those career conversations where you don't ask for anything at all and generate power for your negotiation outcomes. All the details here: https://antinetworking.jamieleecoach.com/
If you're going, "Wait, what? How does that happen?"
I explain it in detail in this episode.
What you'll learn:
- How not asking for anything in preliminary conversations can grow your negotiation leverage for job offer or promotion negotiation
- Key questions I ask about my client's organization’s promotion cycle, decision-makers, and influencers and why answering those questions matter
- How curious, no-ask conversations across functions and levels help you better understand the system and negotiate better outcomes
- How can you use informational interviews to cut through information asymmetry when you’re negotiating a job offer or raise?
- Case Study 1: How a client used informational interview to secure a $250K base salary as director of finance at an AI startup
- Case Study 2: How another client used informational interviews to compel her boss to secure the highest pay increase possible as director of marketing
- What you'll learn and gain from joining Anti-Networking workshop with Sarah-Neel and me on Friday, July 24th
Mentioned:
- Interview with client Grace Anniskett: https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com/2033808/episodes/12125488-from-minimum-wage-to-ceo-with-grace-anniskett-of-anniskett-consulting-group
- Interview with client Sarah-Neel Smith: https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com/2033808/episodes/19111448-50-raise-self-advocacy-informational-interviews-sarah-neel-smith-phd-with-coach-jamie-lee
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In this episode of Risky Conversations, I interviewed my good friend and literary agent Kat Kerr about her unconventional path from Florida state government to championing marginalized voices in publishing. Kat shares how her childhood love of books, early encounters with racism, and a mid-career pivot led her into advocacy-driven literary agenting and involvement with programs like We Need Diverse Books. Together, we talk about some of our favorite Asian American authors, why representation in literature matters, the realities of the publishing industry (including agents, querying, and self-publishing), and what it really takes to take bold risks for your career, your values, and your family.
You'll learn:
- Why diverse representation of marginalized voices is not a luxury, but foundational to empathy, identity, and genuine human connection
- How advocacy and self-advocacy are learned, practiced skills—and what mindsets make it possible to speak up when it feels risky
- How Kat’s decision to speak up boldly against bigoted remarks in high school created a ripple effect that emboldened other students of color to advocate for themselves
- How traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid models are different and how authors can make informed business choices that fit their goals and resources
- How taking big, values-aligned risks (for your family, identity, and justice) reshape your career and your life, even when success isn’t guaranteed
- Why building or joining supportive communities—like We Need Diverse Books or identity-centered indie bookstores—matter so much for writers and readers from marginalized backgrounds
Featured:
- Kat's agency, Donald Maass Literary Agency:https://maassagency.com/
- Yu & Me Bookstore in NYC: https://yuandmebooks.com/
- Jamie's coaching practice https://www.JamieLeeCoach.com/
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What do you do when you're offered an opportunity that will definitely stretch you but also scares you, and your first instinct is to hand it to someone else, because you feel you're not quite qualified?
That's the moment we unpack in this interview with Ai Asakura, Alumni Program Manager for the TOMODACHI Initiative at the U.S.-Japan Council, who I met at an expat meetup in Fukuoka this spring — one with that same eclectic, cross-cultural energy as New York City, where you connect peer to peer with people from all walks of life.
Ai is bicultural like me, and she's spent her career building bridges — between Japan and the U.S., and between mentees and the mentors who help shape their paths.
But it took her some time to recognize being bicultural as her own superpower, and when she did, it empowered her to say yes to an opportunity most people would've handed to someone with a bigger title.
Key Takeaways
- Leadership is not a job title: You can be a leader as a mentor, a community organizer, a parent, or a volunteer—impact and initiative matter more than status.
- Networking is people-to-people connection, not transaction: Powerful “networking” often looks like simply being curious about others and building genuine human relationships.
- Bicultural identity is a superpower: Living between cultures, as Ai does between Japan and the U.S., creates unique insight, empathy, and the ability to act as a bridge.
- Opportunities often arrive through community: Ai’s major career transitions—from hospitality to translation to TOMODACHI—came through relationships and community involvement.
- Saying yes can be the real “risky conversation”: Accepting the invitation to represent her region as a mentor felt risky to Ai, but turning it down would have meant betraying the message she gives her mentees about stepping up.
- Operation TOMODACHI to TOMODACHI Initiative: The humanitarian response to the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake evolved into a long-term leadership and exchange program impacting over 10,000 alumni.
- Exposure to hope changes trajectories: Young people from disaster-affected regions returned from U.S. programs with renewed hope, agency, and a desire to rebuild their communities.
- Community work can clarify your own identity: Serving Japanese communities in the U.S. helped Ai reconnect to her Japanese roots and recognize her role as a cultural bridge.
- Curiosity is a core leadership habit: Being genuinely interested in people—their stories, cultures, and experiences—naturally expands your world and your opportunities.
- There is still hope in the world: Despite global uncertainty, Ai emphasizes that human-to-human connection, especially across cultures, is a powerful source of hope.
Featured
- Connect with Ai Asakura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ai-asakura0977/
- Learn about the US-Japan Council: https://www.usjapancouncil.org/
- Connect with Jamie Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
- Learn about 1:1 executive coaching with Jamie Lee here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
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Just in 2025, nearly half a million women left the workforce. 23% of all new businesses were started by women, and 50% of all solopreneurs are women.
Perhaps a part of you knows you need to leave. Maybe the job is toxic. Maybe you're underpaid. Maybe you're just done. But here's what's keeping you stuck: you don't know how to exit without burning bridges, tanking your finances, or sabotaging your next move.
So how do you leave a bad situation and actually land on your feet? What strategies, support, and resources do you need to negotiate before you promote yourself to CEO of your life, your career, and your own company?
In this episode, I'm showing you exactly that—through two real women, my coaching clients, who exited toxic jobs and made it work. One doubled her income by negotiating her exit strategically. One quadrupled hers. Both knew exactly what to ask for and who to ask it from.
Their stories are your roadmap. Let's dig in.
Featured: https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com/2033808/episodes/12125488-from-minimum-wage-to-ceo-with-grace-anniskett-of-anniskett-consulting-group
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Women are asking to be paid better and promoted but we’re also getting "no" more often than men. What gives?
The problem isn't that women can't negotiate. The problem is that we're negotiating the wrong way—playing by rules that were never built for us.
So what's the right way? Surprisingly, it starts with an internal orientation rather than an external one.
Today, I'm walking you through the three core negotiation skills, which happen to be the ones you're already using every day.
And then I'm diving deep into the first step of the sovereign framework: Vote For Yourself. You'll see exactly how this played out for one of my clients, Sarah Neel, who went from burnt out professor to increasing her pay 7% and then again by 50% while successfully pivoting into a new career.
I'm also introducing you to something called the "locus of control" – a fancy phrase for addressing this key question: Who's actually in charge here? And once you answer that question honestly, everything changes.
[Quick note: This is a recording of a live training we ran earlier this year called “Exit Negotiations: How to Get Better Paid So You Can Become Your Own Boss.” To stay in the loop for the next live training, take the 2-minute Leadership Archetype quiz at http://www.jamieleecoach.com and subscribe to the weekly newsletter.]
Featured:https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com/2033808/episodes/19111448-50-raise-self-advocacy-informational-interviews-sarah-neel-smith-phd-with-coach-jamie-lee
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Ever felt anxious about negotiating your pay? Wondered why it feels so risky when you already know you’re beyond pulling your weight at work?
Here’s the truth I see as a coach for marginalized leaders who don’t like office politics: We've been taught that asking for what we want is risky. Greedy. Aggressive. Ungracious.
But here's the thing.
Women and minorities aren't bad negotiators. We've just been sold a lie about what negotiation actually is.
In this episode, I'm sharing why I walked away from a six-figure tech career to become my own boss and an independent coach.
And I'm showing you the one mindset shift that changed everything for me and my clients. We're talking sovereignty, locus of control, and why that metaphorical tiara (as in: recognition and respect) you're waiting for? You have to put it on your own head.
Stick around. This one's foundational.
[Quick note: This is a recording of a live training we ran earlier this year called “Exit Negotiations: How to Get Better Paid So You Can Become Your Own Boss.” To stay in the loop for the next live training, take the 2-minute Leadership Archetype quiz at www.jamieleecoach.com and subscribe to the weekly newsletter.]
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What happens when the pressures of work intensify AND parenting intensifies at the same time? Senior-level mothers are caught in a two-way trap—and many are quietly burning out, believing it's a personal failure rather than a systemic one.
In this episode, I talk with Shalene Gupta, staff editor at Fast Company, about her groundbreaking investigation into how senior-level women are coping with the impossible. After putting out a call on LinkedIn, Shalene received over 100 responses—48,000 words' worth—revealing both the ingenuity and the despair of working mothers trying to have it all.
Discover the creative solutions that are actually working: job-sharing arrangements that have lasted 13 years, radical transparency about boundaries that builds trust, and companies (like Cakes) that are redesigning the workplace from the ground up. But also understand why these individual hacks aren't enough—and why the real answer requires systemic change.
If you're a working parent, an ambitious woman in corporate America, or someone who wants to understand what's really happening behind closed doors, this is a conversation you need to hear. Because as Shalene says: "It's not you. The system is broken. And it can be redesigned."
Featuring:
- Fast Company article: Corporate America is Crushing Senior-Level Mothers. Here's How They're Coping by Shalene Gupta
- The 13-year job-share that changed everything
- How transparency becomes a negotiation superpower
- Why women entrepreneurs are building their own solutions and winning
- What real support for working mothers actually looks like
SHALENE GUPTA BIO:
Shalene Gupta is a staff editor at Fast Company covering work life and leadership. Her investigative journalism on women, work, and wellness has appeared in The Atlantic, Fortune, Harvard Business Review, ESPN The Magazine, and TIME. She is co-author of The Power of Trust and author of The Cycle: Confronting the Pain of Periods and PMDD. Shalene holds an MS from Columbia Journalism School, a BA in creative writing and psychology from Johns Hopkins University, and is a Fulbright grant recipient. Her work focuses on the systemic barriers women face in corporate America—from motherhood to menopause—and the creative solutions women are building to survive (and thrive) in broken systems.
Connect with Shalene on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalenegupta/
Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
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Everything worthwhile is on the other side of a risky conversation—especially when it comes to women’s health, birth, and career.
In this episode, I sit down with professional investor–turned–hypnobirthing educator Maria Lernerman to talk about how hypnosis, birth preparation, and self-advocacy can transform one of life’s most intense experiences into a joyful, empowering memory.
Maria shares how she navigates being a daytime asset manager and nighttime hypnobirthing educator, hypnotist, lactation counselor, and mom of three, and why talking openly about hypnosis in a buttoned-up industry was a risky (and worthwhile) career conversation.
You’ll learn what hypnobirthing actually is (beyond the woo), how it helps many parents have calmer births—often with less or no medication—and why these tools become “meta skills” you can use in high-stakes work situations, from boardrooms to hospital rooms.
Maria also offers grounded advice for women and couples planning to grow their families, including those going through IVF or navigating “high-risk” labels in the medical system.
If you care about self-advocacy, emotional regulation, and having real choices in your healthcare, this conversation will expand what you think is possible—for birthing, working, and beyond.
Timestamps
- 00:00 – Who is Jamie Lee? Introducing executive coaching, “risky conversations,” and guest Maria Lernerman
- 03:17 – Maria’s “risky conversation”: bringing hypnobirthing and hypnosis into a traditional investment career
- 09:24 – What is hypnobirthing? The Mongan Method, full-spectrum birth prep, and why partners matter
- 14:12 – How can birth be more comfortable with little or no medication? Fear, tension, relaxation, and the body’s design
- 18:08 – Maria’s own birth stories: from terrified first-time mom to hypnobirthing educator (and the Uber-driver tipping point)
- 23:12 – Self-hypnosis as a meta skill: staying grounded in chaotic hospitals, high-stakes meetings, and everyday conflict
- 26:22 – Client success stories: natural births, empowered C-sections, partners stepping up, and redefining what a “good birth” looks like
- 31:55 – Advice for women and couples (including IVF and “high risk”): choice, providers, and protecting your sense of agency
You can learn more about Maria’s work at DiscoverYourPowerBirth.com and about the Mongan Method at hypnobirthing.com.
Learn more about bespoke executive coaching with Jamie Lee at JamieLeeCoach.com and book a free hour-long consultation with Jamie here.
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In this episode, I sat down with leadership coach and former HR leader Ashley Paré to pull back the curtain on the "risky conversation" that cost her a corporate role but won her ultimate freedom and self-respect. We dive into how that experience became the catalyst for her mission: helping women navigate the complex systems of corporate power to advocate for their worth—without the burnout.
We discussed:
- [09:20] The "Third Path" to Power: How to move beyond the binary of staying silent or "burning it all down" by managing your nervous system and creating safety from within.
- [10:48] The FEAR-less Framework: Ashley’s 4-step process to Feel, Evaluate, Accept, and Respond so you can take inspired action from the driver’s seat of your career.
- [14:40] Navigating the "Manager vs. HR" Dynamic: What to do when a boss claims their hands are tied by HR, and how to use that as a catalyst to seek direct information and advocacy.
- [16:00] Navigating Pay Transparency: How to use salary bands and job descriptions to your advantage when preparing for an annual review.
- [29:00] Redefining Success: Why high-achieving women are opting out of broken systems to build work lives that actually honor their freedom and ambition.
Featured:
- Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleypare/
- Learn more about Ashley's Leadership Program here: https://ashleypare.com/
- Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
- Learn more about Jamie's Bespoke Coaching Program here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
About Ashley:
Ashley Paré is a Leadership Coach, Speaker, and the CEO & Founder of Own Your Worth® who believes you are more than enough. Her mission is to activate your highest potential and deactivate your deepest fear. She helps clients connect to their inner confidence and courage to take bold action and make big asks.
About Jamie, the host of Risky Conversations podcast:
Jamie Lee is an executive coach for smart women who don't like office politics. Jamie helps them get promoted and better paid without throwing anyone under the bus. She blends practical neuroscience with no-nonsense communication frameworks to shift the brain's approach to self-advocacy. Her unique methodology empowers gutsy women to speak up for their professional value, turning workplace friction into a catalyst for personal agency and financial reward.
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In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with global storytelling expert Gabrielle Dolan, author of Story Intelligence: The craft of authentic storytelling made smarter with AI.
Gabrielle shares how one risky career conversation led her to leave a secure executive role at a major bank to build a global storytelling practice, eventually training leaders at the Obama Foundation.
Together, we unpack why personal, values-based stories are the most underused yet powerful tool for leadership, promotion, and influence. You’ll learn
- Practical tips to uncover your own stories,
- How to avoid sounding braggy or AI-generic, and
- How to communicate in a way that feels real, memorable, and unmistakably you.
Featured:
- Connect with Gabrielle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/
- Follow Gabrielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/
- Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral Podcast:
- https://podfollow.com/keeping-it-real-with-jac-and-ral
- Gabrielle's Website: https://gabrielledolan.com/
- Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
- Follow Jamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieleecoach/
- Jamie's Website: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/
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Informational interviews, job interviews, and offer negotiations: these are the "risky" conversations that stand between you and a career you actually love. But what if you could de-risk these moments and catapult yourself into a new dimension of success?
That is exactly what my client, Sarah-Neel Smith, PhD, did. In this episode, Sarah-Neel pulls back the curtain on her journey from feeling "stuck" in academia to pivoting into a high-impact career in philanthropy.
By combining well-structured informational interviews with coaching to advocate for her potential, she transformed her professional life—negotiating a 7% increase on her first offer and a staggering 50% pay bump on her second.
We discuss how to build self-trust, create meaningful connections, and find the "creative sharpness" that only comes when you stop grinding and start advocating for your value.
Take the next step in your own career transition:
- Join my free training for smart women who are tired of being the over-utilized yet under-appreciated "secret weapon" in their workplaces. On May 20th: Exit Negotiations: How to Get Better Paid So You Can Be Your Own Boss
- Check out Sarah-Neel's workshop on informational interviews: Small Conversations Big Impact
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Many people think I'm a negotiation coach, but I'm really a practitioner of change working at the intersection of ancient Eastern philosophy and modern Western neuroscience.
The Science: Quantum physicists like David Bohm and Zen masters in the mountains agree: Everything you think is "solid" (your desk, your body, your obstacles) is actually 99.9999999% empty space. Similarly, neuroscientists like Michael Gazzaniga have found that there is no singular, fixed "I" in your brain. You are a "Society of Mind," an aggregate of different parts negotiating conflicting and inherently empty impulses in real-time.
The Philosophy: In Zen, this is encapsulated in a single character: Mu (無). It often gets translated as “empty,” but it can also reference a kind of boundlessness.
The Intersection: When you realize matter is mostly space, the "solid" walls in your mind begin to soften. You realize you are not your self-talk, the very thoughts that lie at the root of professional stress.
Instead, you are the boundless potential behind the action.
What you'll learn in this episode:
02:15 – The Humble, Good News: Why you don’t need a PhD or to become a monk to benefit from these fundamental truths
04:30 – Your "Society of Mind": How the illusion of being a fixed, singular "I" is dismantled by both modern neuroscience and ancient wisdom.
06:50 – Tyranny of Self-Talk: Getting to the root of all professional stress when external circumstances don't seem to go your way.
07:45 – The Liberation of "Mu": What becomes possible when new perspectives enable new ways of thinking, feeling, and responding to circumstance beyond our control.
09:30 – The 3 Stages of Change: A roadmap through Dissolution (of negative self-talk), Mental Rehearsal, and Embodied Brave Action.
11:00 – The Fortress of Trust: Why true trust comes from realizing your "self" is not a fragile, solid thing that can be broken.
12:15 – Creator & Masterpiece: When tangible results like getting promoted and better paid are the byproduct of accessing a deeper truth of who you really are.
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When I sat down to record this conversation with M. Cristina Alcalde, Ph.D., ACC, last December, institutional biases hadn't yet turned as blatantly fatal as they have in the aftermath of Operation Metro Surge.
But truth be told, systemic exclusion leading to institutional violence has never been news for BIPOC and immigrants.
The endlessly "moving goalposts" is just one of many ways BIPOC professionals experience institutional bias in the workplace.
My guest Dr. Cristina Alcalde is an anthropologist, author, leadership coach, and professor of Global and Intercultural Studies at Miami University in Ohio.
In this episode, we explored:
- Beyond "Us vs. Them": Why addressing institutional whiteness isn't about attacking people, but about fixing the hidden systems that block everyone from equity.
- The "Illusion Bubble": Why the status quo feels so "natural" to some, while creating moving goalposts for high-achieving women of color.
- Feminist Curiosity: How to stop being "complicit" and start asking the risky question: "Who actually benefits from the status quo?"
- Agency in the Heavy Moments: Navigating institutional hate while holding onto our internal authority and resistance.
- Connecting the Dots: How historical exclusions—like redlining—continue to build the workplace barriers we see today.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Connect with Dr. Cristina Alcalde on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-cristina-alcalde-ph-d-24b71b8b/
- Dr. Cristina Alcalde's Faculty Webpage: https://miamioh.edu/profiles/cas/m-cristina-alcalde.html
- Dr. Cristina Alcalde's Website: https://www.crisalcalde.com/
- Donate to Support our St. Paul Public Schools Community Fund https://my.cheddarup.com/c/support-our-st-paul-public-schools-community/items
- Learn more about Jamie's Executive Coaching Services: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
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Have you felt the crushing weight of otherization as the only woman or person of color in the room? Or maybe you've been told you’re "too intense," "not assertive enough," or some other maddening combination of subjective, conflicting feedback at work?
In this episode of Risky Conversations with Jamie Lee, we dive into why these experiences are not personal failings, but symptoms of the systemic injustices we swim in every day.
As a South Korean immigrant living in the U.S., I feel the tension of both: I've gained advantages by understanding how global workplaces function, yet I've also experienced the invisible barriers many marginalized people face, working harder than most, only to be undervalued.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The Truth About Intersectional Feminist Coaching: Why traditional "think positive" coaching fails women of color, and how to embrace the paradox of systemic reality versus personal agency.
- The Biology of Bias: How systemic inequities and "otherization" trigger your nervous system and create inherited belief systems that lead to over-functioning.
- Real-World Case Studies: How a woman in the male-dominated construction industry reframed "intensity" into leadership; how a single mother successfully challenged the assessment that she wasn't "technical enough"; and how a BIPOC woman transformed her income and impact by choosing to believe in herself when no one else at work would.
- The Three Votes Strategy: A practical framework to regain your agency—voting for yourself, voting with your tribe, and voting with your feet.
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Earlier today on January 13, 2026, LinkedIn published an article The 2026 job market: What to know about hiring, confidence and opportunity.
The data is mixed: U.S. job growth is sluggish and many job seekers are feeling stuck where they are but not prepared for the job hunt.
Plus, with a bulk of the growth in the economy happening in the AI infrastructure space, a forward-thinking professional can't help but wonder, "Will I be replaced by AI?"
I'm answering this question head-on in this episode. I talk about what AI is excellent for and what it can't do, and what it means for smart leaders planning ahead.
What you'll learn:
00:00 – AI cannot fully replace human coaching and the value of human insight
01:30 – A quick case study on uncovering human blind spots and parlaying them to build generative intelligence
07:30 – The 2026 job market challenges and the push for AI-integrated skills
12:00 – Importance of discerning wisdom and cognitive agility for future career success
16:30 – Doubling down on humanity and bridge-building as a competitive edge
18:30 – Reflective questions for listeners about uncertainty and growth through human conversations
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Are you a high-performance leader feeling "allergic" to the slow, constrained pace of your current office? In this episode, I share the "Ferrari on a Golf Course" metaphor—a perspective shift that has been a game-changer for my 1:1 executive coaching clients.
As we enter the Year of the Fire Horse in 2026, it’s time to stop trying to "fix" your engine and start finding the right track.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The "Shush" Factor: Why high-achieving women are often told to "tone it down" and how to handle it.
- The Fire Horse Connection: Why 2026 is the year to embrace your capacity, ideas, and intensity rather than apologize for it.
- The Difference Between Identity and Environment: How to stop blaming yourself for the "bumpy ride" caused by a misaligned workplace.
- Real-World Success Stories: How two leaders (one in entrepreneurship and one in a corporate reorg) moved from being undervalued to being fully utilized, promoted and better paid.
- Three Truths for the Misaligned Leader: A framework to help you decide your next "Risky Conversation."
Key Quotes:
- "A Ferrari doesn’t need to be fixed; it needs a track."
- "The bumpy ride isn't your fault; it's the grass."
- "Everything worthwhile is on the other side of a risky conversation."
Resources Mentioned:
- Book a free 1:1 coaching consultation with Jamie HERE
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In this episode, I talk with Neelam Patel, who left a 22-year tech executive career to follow her passions for poetry, dance, and performance. We dive into the risks and rewards of creative self-advocacy, how joy and anger can guide personal transformation, and what it really means to rebuild a life around authenticity. If you’ve ever felt the pull between convention and creativity, this conversation will inspire you to reclaim your own voice.
Featured in this episode:
- Neelam's Instagram account @dancewithneelam
- Neelam's website: tailoredpoetry.com
- Neelam's book: Burning It Down: Dancing Through the Rubble
- Jamie's 1:1 executive coaching practice: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
Timestamps:
- [00:00] — Introduction and Neelam’s background: Jamie Lee opens the episode, introduces Neelam Patel, and they discuss Neelam’s journey from tech executive to poet and artist.
- [04:21] — Tech career and personal transformation: Neelam describes how improv and creative pursuits influenced her growth (and promotions) in the tech world.
- [10:47] — Risky conversations and work-life negotiation: Neelam shares stories of honest, risky conversations at work, including advocating for her creative needs.
- [34:36] — Anger as an ally: Neelam and Jamie discuss the power of anger, addressing repression, shame, and channeling anger into advocacy.
- [48:04] — Life after “burning it down” and current work: Neelam gives an update on her creative career, including her dance residency and ways listeners can connect with her (Instagram, website).
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For many women of color, excellence became a survival strategy long before leadership did. So when a board, team, or decision-maker starts tugging on the rope—questioning, nitpicking, shifting expectations—it feels almost impossible to let go.
In this episode, we explore what happens in your body during these moments, how your nervous system tries to keep you safe by pulling harder, and the subtle art of releasing the tug-of-war without losing your grounding or authority. You’ll learn a simple somatic practice, a decision-making framework, and real-world scripts to help you “drop the rope” with clarity, calm, and confidence.
If you’ve ever felt over-responsible or emotionally hijacked in leadership, this episode is for you.
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In this quick episode, I guide you through a 10-minute Boundary Reset designed to help you protect your energy from office drama and difficult coworkers — without shutting down or over-functioning.
As an executive coach for high-achieving women, I know how draining it is to deal with demanding personalities, rapid-fire requests, or sometimes-subtle, sometimes-in-your-face workplace tension. This short, powerful practice helps you stay grounded, calm, and clear so you can show up as the leader you want to be.
The guided portion is 10 minutes long — perfect to use before a meeting, during a stressful workday, or anytime you feel pulled into someone else’s urgency. You’ll learn a simple body-based anchoring technique to return to self-trust and regulate your nervous system in real time.
If you ever struggle with setting boundaries, overthinking, feeling pressured, or absorbing other people’s stress at work, this episode is for you.
Mentioned in the episode:
- Neuroscience-Based Trance: Three-Brain Alignment for Leaders
- Details on 1:1 Executive Coaching with Jamie Lee
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Jamie Lee is an executive coach who helps women and marginalized leaders get promoted and better paid—without playing politics or throwing anyone under the bus. Risky Conversations is about the messy, brave, and brain-based side of leadership growth.
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In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Dr. SD Shanti—pediatric dentist, clinical psychologist, and founder of the World Love Forum—to explore how we can prevent violence and promote well-being on a global scale. Dr. Shanti shares her non-linear journey from academia to activism, and together we discuss the power of self-compassion, the importance of empowering women, and innovative ways to create lasting social change.
We discussed:
• The staggering global impact of violence: 1 in 3 women and 1 in 2 children are affected.
• Why Dr. Shanti left a secure career to pursue her mission of preventing suffering.
• The founding and vision of the World Love Forum: launching a global campaign for love and violence prevention.
• How entertainment-education (like soap operas) can reach millions and shift cultural norms.
• The critical role of empowering women as agents of social change.
• Practical self-compassion techniques—both “tender” and “fierce”—to help manage emotions, set boundaries, and prevent burnout.
• The science behind why kindness and compassion are essential for leadership and personal well-being.
Tune in to be inspired by Dr. Shanti’s story and discover actionable tools for creating a more compassionate world—starting with yourself.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:40 - Dr. SD Shanti’s Risky Career Pivot
08:37 - The Birth of the World Love Forum
15:22 - Shocking Global Violence Statistics
21:05 - Solutions: The Blueprint for Hope
30:48 - Self-Compassion: Tender & Fierce Techniques
39:56 - The Power of Loving-Kindness Meditation
41:49 - Compassionate Leadership & Workplace Well-being
44:45 - Closing Thoughts & How to Connect
Mentioned:
• Dr. SD Shanti LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdshanti/
• Dr. SD Shanti's World Love Forum https://worldloveforum.org/
• Dr. SD Shanti's Brush Your Mind Blog https://brushyourmind.org/
• Jamie’s website: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/
• Jamie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
• Jamie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieleecoach/
Watch this interview with Dr. SD Shanti on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS18sggJuAk
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Jamie Lee is an executive coach who helps women and marginalized leaders get promoted and better paid—without playing politics or throwing anyone under the bus. Risky Conversations is about the messy, brave, and brain-based side of leadership growth.
In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech, to talk about inclusion, neurodiversity, and what it really means to create better workplaces. Tara shares her personal journey, the power of embracing differences, and actionable advice for leaders and professionals alike no matter where you are on the spectrum.
Key takeaways and timestamps:
- 0:00 - Jamie Lee and Tara May Introduction
- 1:26 – Tara May’s story: Donating a kidney and leading with heart
- 8:19 – What does Aspiritech do? Tech services with a neurodiverse team
- 14:27 – Overcoming challenges: Confidence building and imposter syndrome
- 19:46 – Communication tips for neurodivergent and neurotypical teams
- 22:38 – Addressing autism, vaccines, and debunking myths
- 29:09 – Embracing and celebrating differences in the workplace
If you’re passionate about inclusion, leadership, or just want to hear an inspiring story, this episode is for you!
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Mentioned:
- Aspiritech website: https://aspiritech.org/
- Jamie Lee Coach website: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/
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As an executive coach for women working in male-dominated industries, I often coach on the topics of money, wealth, and self-trust.
In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Andrea Liebross—results-driven business coach, podcast host, and author of “She Thinks Big.”
Andrea shares her journey from corporate director to entrepreneur, and together we unpack what it really means to take risks, think big, and create wealth on your own terms.
If you’re an ambitious woman ready to break out of your box, this conversation is for you!
Mentioned:
- Andrea’s website https://andrealiebross.com/
- Andrea’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-liebross/
- Andrea’s Instagram Andrea Liebross (@andrea.liebross.coaching)
- Jamie’s website Jamie Lee Coach
- Jamie’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
- Jamie’s Instagram Jamie Lee (@jamieleecoach)
Key topics and timestamps:
- 0:00 – Why all worthwhile things are on the other side of a risky conversation
- 10:15 – The power of honest conversations and giving yourself permission to grow
- 19:00 – The TRUST framework for big thinking (Thought options, Real problem, Unknown, Securing support, Taking massive action)
- 32:00 – What “massive action” looks like: Real client success stories
- 36:30 – Wealth as choice: Redefining abundance beyond money
- 51:00 – Where to find Andrea’s book, podcast, and the “Silent Saboteur” quiz
Tune in for actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and a fresh perspective on what’s possible when you dare to think big!
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Glue work is the invisible, unrewarded labor that keeps teams running—but too often holds women and people of color back from promotions and pay raises.
In this episode, I share the research, the myths that keep us stuck, and a practical framework to say no with clarity, calm, and confidence.
⏱️ Timestamps:
- 0:00 – Why glue work matters (and why saying no feels risky)
- 8:30 – The research on non-promotable tasks and gender bias
- 18:55 – Myths that keep us over-committing (comfort fallacy, tiara syndrome, imposter feelings)
- 26:55 – The RESPOND framework: a step-by-step way to say no with respect
- 34:53 – Neuroscience-backed tools to calm your nervous system in tough moments
- 44:20 – Final thoughts + free resources at JamieLeeCoach.com
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Welcome to Part 6 of The Promotion Playbook Series for Smart Women in Male-Dominated Industries.
In this final episode, I coach a professional navigating one of the most common — and least talked about — challenges in career growth: ageism and making a career pivot later in your journey.
You’ll hear a candid coaching conversation about:
- Why arbitrary “years of experience” requirements may not reflect your true value
- How internalized ageism can limit us more than external bias
- The power of reframing career transitions as opportunities to grow, not “go back”
- Practical ways to leverage your experience, education, and new skills in a pivot
- Why women over 50 are a growing force in the labor market — and how to own it
If you’ve ever felt hemmed in by your role, questioned whether it’s “too late” to pivot, or wondered how to challenge age-based career limits, this episode offers fresh perspective, encouragement, and actionable reframes.
⭐ Tune in now to learn how to move forward in your career with confidence, wisdom, and renewed possibility.
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Welcome to Part 5 of The Promotion Playbook Series for Smart Women in Male-Dominated Industries.
In this episode, I coach a client through one of the biggest challenges women face after leaving a draining job: how to return to work without falling back into the same patterns that caused burnout.
You’ll hear a real coaching conversation about:
- Why career breaks and sabbaticals are acts of courage, not weakness
- How fear of “going back” keeps us stuck in avoidance
- The mindset reframe that helps you see every next step as new and different
- How to build confidence while stepping forward into your next role
If you’ve ever worried about repeating the same cycles of exhaustion or questioning whether you can start fresh after burnout, this episode will give you practical reframes and encouragement to move forward with clarity and choice.
⭐ Tune in to learn how to avoid the burnout boomerang and step into your next career chapter with confidence.
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Welcome to Part 4 of The Promotion Playbook Series for Smart Women in Male-Dominated Industries.
In this episode, I walk an aspiring life coach through one of the toughest questions every new coach faces: “How do I price myself?”
We unpack the fears that come with putting a dollar value on your work, the difference between pricing yourself vs. pricing your services, and why your presence and coaching impact are priceless. You’ll also hear practical steps for building confidence and credibility as a new coach:
- Why it’s okay (and even strategic) to start with free sessions
- How to gradually move from free → paid → premium rates
- Why testimonials and practice are your strongest assets
- How mentors, allies, and your “tribe” help you grow into your value
Whether you’re a brand-new coach or simply navigating how to charge for your expertise, this episode offers both philosophical insight and practical pricing strategies you can apply today.
⭐ Tune in now to learn how to confidently put a price on your services — without feeling like you’re putting a price on yourself.
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Welcome to Part 3 of The Promotion Playbook Series for Smart Women in Male-Dominated Industries.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Karen — a smart, experienced professional who never paid me a dime, but who did pay attention. She attended my free workshops, listened to the podcast, and put the tools into practice. The result? She reframed “bragging” into “informing” and landed a role that increased her income — then expanded that role into the work she truly wanted.
Karen’s story is proof that self-advocacy doesn’t have to feel pushy. When you present your experience as informing rather than bragging, you help others see your value clearly and make better decisions about promoting, hiring, or compensating you.
⭐ Tune in now to hear how one small mindset shift can change your career trajectory.
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Welcome to Part 2 of The Promotion Playbook Series for Smart Women in Male-Dominated Industries.
In the first episode, we uncovered three myths that hold women back: Tiara Syndrome, Comfort Fallacy, and the Perfectionist Fantasy. In this episode, we move from awareness to action.
I'm walking you through my Three Votes Framework — a simple, repeatable system for taking control of your career growth:
- Vote with your feet: choose workplaces where your values and strengths can thrive.
- Vote with your tribe: build allies and champions who will advocate for your advancement.
- Vote for yourself: trust your decisions, dismantle perfectionism, and back your own worth.
Through real coaching stories, you’ll learn how women in tech, finance, and beyond have applied these votes to overcome bias, advocate for themselves, and even fast-track promotions with significant pay increases.
👉 Tune in now to discover how to put your career back in your own hands.
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Welcome to the part 1 of Promotion Playbook Series for Smart Women in Male-Dominated Industries. If you’ve ever felt like you’re working twice as hard for half the recognition, you’re not alone.
In male-dominated fields like tech, finance, and engineering, women face two sets of barriers: the external ones — sexism, racism, bias — and the internal ones we often don’t even notice until someone points them out. Things like:
- Tiara Syndrome: believing if you keep your head down and do good work, a crown will magically fall on your head.
- Comfort Fallacy: scanning the room to keep everyone else happy and comfortable, at the expense of your own voice.
- Perfectionist Fantasy: setting rigid, impossible standards that make it nearly impossible to try something new.
I see these myths come up again and again in my 10 years of coaching practice. They’re powerful — but they’re also lies.
And the good news? Once you spot them, you can dismantle them.
In my recent workshop, I shared practical, repeatable tools for overcoming these blind spots and moving your career forward — even if you’re the only woman in the room.
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What if imposter syndrome isn’t about you—but about a system designed to keep women small?
In this powerful episode of Risky Conversations, I speak with Sara Dean—keynote speaker, certified facilitator, and executive coach—to unpack the truth behind imposter syndrome, why women are socialized to doubt themselves, and how reclaiming self-trust changes everything.
Sara shares her journey from personal trainer to executive coach for leaders at Amazon, Microsoft, and beyond, weaving in stories of speaking up at work, helping women shed the need to “shrink,” and building a leadership brand rooted in authenticity instead of performance.
Together, we address anger as a valid leadership tool, the essential role of HRT in restoring balance and focus for professional women over 35, and how to ask better questions that open new possibilities.
If you’ve ever felt like you had to “do more” just to belong—or wondered how to stand firmly in your own power—this conversation will resonate deeply.
Mentioned in the podcast:
- Sara Dean's website: saradean.com
- Shameless Leadership podcast: saradean.com/podcast
- Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks/
- Jamie Lee's website: www.jamieleecoach.com
- Connect with Jamie Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
Timestamps:
0:00 – Meet Sara Dean: Leadership Coach & Speaker
1:09 – Risky Conversations: Speaking Up at Work
7:18 – From Fitness to Executive Coaching
10:44 – What Is a Leadership Brand (and Why It Matters)
17:53 – Client Story: Humor Changes the Room
23:35 – The Truth About Imposter Syndrome
33:00 – Anger, HRT & Reclaiming Self-Trust
48:14 – Final Takeaways & Where to Find Sara
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In this episode of Risky Conversations with Jamie Lee, we go beyond strategy and into the subconscious with a guided trance experience designed for executives and leaders.
Neuroscience shows us that we don’t just think with our heads — we also process wisdom through our hearts and guts. By aligning these three brains, leaders can access deeper clarity, reduce anxiety, and strengthen their executive presence.
As both an executive coach and integrative hypnotist, I combine cutting-edge coaching principles with hypnotic trance work to help high-performing professionals shift patterns at a subconscious level.
In this episode, you’ll be guided to tune into your body’s intelligence systems — the neurons in your gut that process intuition, the nerves in your heart that regulate connection, and the brain in your head that organizes thought.
This isn’t just meditation. It’s a neuroscience-based hypnosis designed to help you reframe old reactions, access new insights, and lead with greater confidence and alignment. If you’re an executive looking to integrate head, heart, and gut intelligence into your leadership, this episode is for you.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Jamie Lee Coach: https://www.jamieleecoach.com
- James Tripp: https://www.jamestripp.co.uk/
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Welcome & Why Hypnosis for Executives
1:30 – The Six Intelligence Systems Explained (head, heart, gut & more)
4:25 – Preparing for the Guided Trance Experience
6:10 – Activating Energy Awareness with the Hands
9:00 – Accessing the Subconscious & Positive Intentions
11:15 – Gut Brain: Intuition and Serotonin
13:00 – Heart Brain: Connection and Oxytocin
14:30 – Head Brain: Clarity and Integration
16:30 – Closing Stretch, Integration, and Next Steps
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In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with my friend, neighbor-turned-guest, and multi-hyphenate powerhouse Rachael Eckles—lawyer, author, coach, and founder of the Aphrodite Author Program.
We dive into what it means to defy death as a woman in midlife. Both in the spy-novel sense (Rachael’s Celeste Donovan series delivers plenty of that) and in the very real, everyday way of reclaiming energy, purpose, and joy through menopause and beyond. Rachael draws from her background in life sciences and women’s health to demystify hormone therapy, bust outdated myths, and remind us that women don’t have to suffer in silence.
We also talk about creativity as activism: how Rachael’s novels give us a messy, powerful heroine who refuses to be dismissed, and how the Aphrodite Author Program empowers women to publish their own stories with purpose and passion.
If you’re a professional woman navigating perimenopause, craving representation, or dreaming of writing your own book, this conversation is a reminder: your story matters, your health matters, and your power is only growing.
Connect with us:
- Jamie Lee Coach website www.jamieleecoach.com
- Connect with Jamie on IG/YouTube: @jamieleecoach
- Rachael Eckles website: www.rachaeleckles.com
- Connect with Rachael on IG/Twitter/TikTok: @rachaeleckles
- Follow on Facebook @rachaelecklesauthor
Menopause resources:
- Menopause.org
- Dr. Mary Claire Haver
- Dr. Rachel Rubin
- Dr. Vonda Wright
- Dr. Lisa Mosconi
- Dr. Lila Nachtigall
- ElektraHealth
- Midi Health
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How can you use AI to stand out in your job search—without sounding like a robot?
In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with executive coach and Eunioa founder Rosey Singh to explore practical, proven ways to combine AI tools with human insight for career success.
You’ll learn how to:
- Optimize your resume to pass Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) without losing your unique voice
- Use ChatGPT and other AI tools to speed up your job search strategy
- Avoid the “generic copy” trap that immediately turns recruiters away
- Tell a cohesive career story that speaks to both AI, human recruiters, and industry experts
- Leverage coaching to break through career plateaus and land big wins—like the client who went from $80K to $170K
Whether you’re actively job hunting or preparing for your next career move, this conversation is packed with actionable tips and behind-the-scenes recruiter insights to help you land interviews faster.
🎧 Listen now and discover how to make AI your ally—while keeping the human touch that gets you hired.
Mentioned in the podcast:
- Rosey Singh's company website: www.eunioa.io
- Connect with Rosey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roseysingh/
- Jamie Lee's website: www.jamieleecoach.com
- Connect with Jamie Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
Timestamps:
00:01 – Meet Rosey Singh, Executive Coach & AI Career Strategist
03:45 – Can AI Replace an Executive Coach?
09:50 – The Human Brain & Heart Connection in Coaching
13:20 – From HR Leader to Career Concierge
19:46 – How to Use ChatGPT for Resume Writing (the Right Way)
27:12 – How Recruiters & ATS Really Review Resumes
34:12 – Navigating Today’s Job Market
44:12 – Client Success Story: From $80K to $170K
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🎙️ What happens when one coaching client gets so much clarity, she sends her sister your way—not for coaching, but just for some good, honest truth-telling?
Turns out, you get a new podcast episode, an unexpected career comeback… and a pretty great story about integrity over sales.
In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Beth Nichols and SJ Crawford—real-life sisters and co-hosts of the podcast Miss Informed—for a heartfelt, hilarious, and at times healing conversation.
This one’s full of truth bombs, unexpected pivots, and a little career magic you won’t want to miss.
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- Book your free hour-long consultation with me, Executive Coach Jamie Lee
- Miss Informed Podcast on Apple and Spotify
- Dr. Martha Beck
- Dr. Les Fehmi
Timestamps:
03:45 – Business Barbie and resisting the mold
09:25 – From stuck to play therapy comeback
12:45 – SJ’s job-hunting advice: Just stop
16:45 – Soul-searching and singing sisters
17:20 – SJ’s business trip to Seoul, Korea
24:30 – Making your career your own
25:30 – What it means to be Business Barbie
27:00 – SJ’s unconventional career path
29:30 – Finding your voice through coaching
32:00 – How hypnosis and mindfulness changed everything
36:15 – Beth’s reflections on motherhood and fire-breathing daughters
38:30 – SJ’s take on motherhood, efficiency, and ambition
42:45 – Final thoughts: Seek sisterhood and support
47:35 – Where to find Miss Informed and free co
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Join us for a riveting conversation with Marion Siboni, the founder and CEO of La Creme de la STEM - a global private network supporting early-stage female founders in science, technology, engineering, and math.
In this episode, we dive into Marion's own entrepreneurial journey, marked by bold career pivots and a relentless drive to create change. Hear how she navigated the male-dominated tech industry, overcame self-doubt, and built a thriving community of over 4,000 women in just 12 months.
Marion shares her unique perspective on the power of networking, the importance of self-advocacy, and why she's on a mission to empower more women to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Discover the strategies she's using to demystify the funding process and provide a supportive, judgment-free space for female founders to grow their businesses.
To learn more about Creme de la STEM go to:
- https://lacremedelastem.substack.com/
- https://www.lacremedelastem.com/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/marionsiboni/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/lacremedelastem
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In this episode, I sit down with two early-career researchers and open science advocates: Harini Lakshmi Narayanan, a postdoctoral researcher in cancer diagnostics at University Hospital Zurich, and Madita Determann, a postdoc studying liver-related diseases who began her career as a surgical assistant in Germany.
Both are leaders in OILS (Open Innovation in Life Sciences), a volunteer-run organization that promotes transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration in scientific research. They share how navigating risky career conversations—like negotiating time for unpaid passion projects or walking away from stable jobs to pursue higher education—helped them step into more aligned, impactful roles.
We explore what open science really means (spoiler: it's not yet the default), why reproducible research matters for public health and innovation, and how community-driven efforts like OILS are equipping early-career scientists with tools, confidence, and global connections.
Key takeaways for ambitious women in STEM and leadership:
- Self-advocacy is a service—especially when it aligns you with purpose-driven work.
- “Brazen audacity” is sometimes necessary (and underrated).
- Open, inclusive spaces fuel innovation—and your voice matters in shaping them.
Bonus: Harini and Madita also reveal their favorite hiking spots in the Swiss Alps.
🔗 Learn more about OILS: https://www.openinnovationlifesciences.com/
🔗And their upcoming hybrid conference at OILS 2025 here:
https://www.b2match.com/e/oils2025
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In this episode, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics: the art of negotiation. And I couldn’t have asked for a better guest than Melanie Imming—a Dutch consultant known for turning complex ideas into compelling stories and challenging the status quo with clarity, warmth, and courage.
Melanie and I first met in Switzerland, where I led a negotiation workshop for Open Science Retreat. She later became a coaching client, wanting to bridge cultural gaps while negotiating with a U.S.-based business partner.
What made coaching her especially meaningful for me was that Melanie is already that person in her community—the go-to negotiation mentor. She’s known for helping internationals “negotiate like a Dutchie” by stripping unnecessary politeness out of letters, CVs, and emails so the message lands with clarity and confidence.
We talk about
- Embracing "Dutchiness"—or directness—as a negotiation strength.
- Why and how of approaching negotiation like a dance, not a battle -- especially in the deal-making context.
- And how to have the moxie (or "a little bit of punk") to negotiate not just for the deal on the table, but for the bigger context—the values, relationships, and future outcomes that really matter.
Featured in this episode:
- Learn about Melanie's consultancy here: https://www.immingimpact.eu/
- Learn about IM Studios here: https://www.im-studio.eu/
- Learn about coaching with Jamie here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
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In a world teetering on the edge of massive systemic disruption, how do leaders navigate forward with clarity, courage, and impact?
In this episode, I'm speaking with Caroline Stokes, a global leadership strategist offering a timely, sobering, and visionary approach to reinventing leadership.
Her new book, Aftershock to 2030, is a radical roadmap for CEOs leading beyond collapse and thrive in an era of unprecedented change.
We're diving deep into why
- Nervous system regulation
- Trauma-informed leadership
- Emotionally intelligent AI
- And a willingness to completely reinvent yourself...
aren't just nice-to-haves—they're now mission-critical skills.
Featured in this podcast:
- Learn more about Caroline and pre-order her book here: https://www.theforward.co/
- Learn more about Jamie and take her 2-minute Leadership Archetype quick here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/
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In this episode, I'm joined by Michelle Petties, a TEDx speaker and food story coach who has transformed her own life by understanding the deep emotional roots of eating.
Michelle shares her remarkable journey of losing and gaining nearly 700 pounds before discovering how food is intimately connected to our emotions, memories, and cultural inheritance.
Through her personal story of overcoming food addiction and rebuilding her life after losing everything in the 2008 economic crisis, Michelle reveals how our relationship with food goes far beyond nutrition.
She explores how emotional eating is often a complex response to stress, loneliness, and unprocessed feelings, and offers a powerful framework for understanding and healing our relationship with food and ourselves.
This conversation is not just about weight loss, but about reclaiming personal agency, understanding our emotional landscapes, and learning to nourish ourselves in truly meaningful ways.
Mentioned:
- Impostor Syndrome Clinic for the Women of the Global Majority with Jamie Lee on June 13th at noon Eastern, 9am Pacific. Register here for free: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7qFdxK7ORDeigFUGWGmbBw#/registration
- Michelle's TEDx Talk: A Food Addict's Lesson: Confusion. Clarity. Recovery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJLr53XlIV4
- Michelle's book: Leaving Large: https://leavinglarge.com/
- Michelle's website: https://go.michellepetties.com/mindovermeals
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In this episode of Risky Conversations, we dive into the unique challenges faced by STEM professionals when it comes to navigating difficult conversations and developing essential social skills.
Dr. Corinna Freitag, an executive coach with a background in chemistry and industry, shares her interdisciplinary approach to helping her clients - chemists, engineers, and other technical experts - improve their communication, emotional intelligence, and ability to advocate for themselves.
Learn practical tools and strategies for overcoming the hyper-rational mindset and bridging the gap between analytical thinking and the messy realities of human interaction.
- Learn more about Dr. Corinna Freitag https://www.corinnafreitag.de/
- Connect with Dr. Corinna Freitag on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcorinnafreitag/
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What Does It Really Mean to Be an Ally?
Allyship can be a thorny topic—stirring discomfort, shame, or confusion about how to show up without overstepping or saying the wrong things.
In a time of growing division and discrimination, many people are asking: How do I use my unearned advantages to create more inclusion without offending people?
In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Rashida Bonds, an ally coach who says that true allyship isn’t about virtue signaling or grand gestures.
Allyship is about doing the inner work—and returning to our most authentic, compassionate selves.
In this episode, explore:
- What true allyship looks like beyond the performative gestures
- How to use privilege in service of community care and equity
- Why cultural humility is essential, especially in leadership, and Rashida's lived experiences of it
- How to navigate mistakes, avoid burnout, and stay grounded in purpose
- Practical ways to create safety and belonging in everyday interactions with folks from marginalized communities
Whether you’re a leader, teammate, or simply someone who wants to do better, this conversation is an invitation to reflect, recommit, and root your allyship in care.
Learn more about Rashida and her work here: https://www.instagram.com/iamrashidabonds/
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Today, I want to share something I originally wrote as an email to one of my coaching clients. It touches on something that shapes nearly everything we do: the pursuit of happiness.
Here’s the context. One of my clients is an executive at a major tech company. She’s leading a bold new initiative that involves hiring, retaining, and coaching a team of sharp, high-performing people who can deliver results fast.
She’s working hard. She’s making real progress. And in one of our sessions, a powerful question came up:
How do I maximize happiness in this role?
In this episode you'll learn:
- The difference between transactional and inherent happiness—and why most of us are addicted to the former
- A personal story about the moment that shifted my perspective on success and fulfillment
- What a rickshaw driver taught me about joy, even in the absence of wealth or status
- Why chasing happiness through promotions, praise, and paychecks can quietly lead to burnout
- How embracing complexity and paradox can unlock a more sustainable sense of well-being
- What I told a tech executive client who asked how to maximize happiness in a high-pressure leadership role
- The surprising reason my clients often reach their goals faster when they stop clinging to specific outcomes
- A practical invitation to map your own Blueprint to Confidence—and redefine success on your terms: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
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This year, I'm turning Buddhist, meditating with a sangha (a community of Buddhist practitioners), bowing in the morning, and taking lessons from Buddhist teachers.
This happened because I started reading Billy Seol's Substack (https://substack.com/@julylifecoach), which he writes every single day (impressive!)
I've come to consider Billy as a kind of spiritual god brother.
In this deep dive into the intersection of Buddhism, coaching, and personal growth, Billy takes us through his journey of:
- Early experiences with depression
- Career in tech companies (Apple, Disney)
- Searching for a comprehensive approach to understanding life and ending suffering
- Embracing Buddhism as a practical life approach
And we have a brainy debate about applying Buddhist principles to real-life workplace challenges for women and people of marginalized identities:
- Dealing with discrimination and marginalization
- Finding agency under challenging situations
- Doing hard things on purpose as a path to growth
Mentioned in the podcast:
- Billy's website: https://www.julylifecoach.com/
- Zen And The Art of Dealing with Office Politics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcmoJuGwm4o
- HOME with Simone Seol (Billy's sister): https://www.simonegraceseol.com/come-home
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I recently led a group session called Zen and the Art of Dealing with Office Politics, where I helped professionals—especially women and underrepresented folks—navigate the messiness of workplace dynamics with more calm and clarity.
We kicked off with a guided brain exercise to shift out of high-frequency beta brain waves (you know, that anxious, go-go-go energy) and into a slower, more grounded alpha state. It’s a small shift that opens up space for creativity and better problem-solving.
Then I walked folks through three key ideas:
1. Power Differential
We named the real (or perceived) authority gaps in the workplace—how power plays out, and why it matters when you're trying to be heard or make change.
2. Conflict Styles
Using the Thomas-Kilman model, I explained the five common ways people handle conflict:
- Compete
- Collaborate
- Compromise
- Avoid
- Accommodate
I talked about how being “conflict flexible” is a leadership superpower—especially if you’re someone who usually avoids or accommodates by default.
3. Personal Interpretation
We explored how your story about what’s happening can either fuel stress or open up new choices. The way you interpret workplace friction directly impacts how you feel and what you do next.
All throughout, I brought in Zen metaphors and references from Asian culture to drive the point home: You don’t have to control every outcome. The goal is to stay present, stay adaptable, and not let office politics hijack your peace.
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In this captivating episode, Emily Maggiotto shares her inspiring story of navigating pivotal career and life decisions guided by her insatiable curiosity.
From leaving a stable finance job to pursue a musical adventure, to leading HR teams through challenging times, Emily's journey exemplifies the power of embracing risk, learning continuously, and finding fulfillment on one's own terms.
This conversation offers invaluable insights for anyone seeking to redefine their career and life path.
- Connect with Emily on LinkedIn HERE
- Learn more about The Wild Unicorn HERE
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Did you know that a survey of over 4,100 young men from Brazil, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and Uganda revealed that menstruation is still considered taboo around the world? In fact, many associate periods with words like ‘dirty,’ ‘embarrassing,’ and ‘disgusting.’ This deep-seated stigma is something women and girls are taught to internalize, making us feel shame around a natural biological process.
But today, we’re changing that narrative.
Welcome to Risky Conversations. I’m Jamie Lee, a certified integrative hypnotist and executive coach, and I work with women to help them achieve career growth, even when they’re the only one—or one of the few—in the room.
In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Lizzy Palmer, Founder and CEO of Sync N, a fitness app designed specifically for women’s menstrual cycles. We dive into
- The challenges of talking about periods, uteruses, and hormonal fluctuations without them becoming punchlines in male-dominated spaces.
- We also explore the risky conversations Lizzy has taken as an entrepreneur
- The value of asserting your desires (even if it means being labeled unlikable as a woman leader)
- And the health benefits of adapting both your fitness and work schedules to your cycle.
Learn more about Sync N:
- Website https://syncnapp.com/
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/syncnapp/
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I work with a sex coach, not because I have sex problems, but because the coach and I are on a similar wavelength. My coach, Michaelann Gardner, is a deeply compassionate and fascinating person who has studied hypnosis under Melissa Tiers, just like I have.
(To give you an idea of what our coaching sessions are like: Michaelann guides me through hypnotic trances where we meditate on death, on the impermanence of life. I emerge from these meditations with a profound appreciation for my earthly existence.)
Michaelann has written a powerful book called Sovereign, a poignant memoir that delves into the taboo topics of bodies, relationships, sex, and spirituality.
In this candid conversation, Michaelann and I discuss what it means to question culture and religion in the journey towards self-sovereignty.
We explore the complexities of reclaiming personal authority and the courage it takes to forge one's own path. This is a thought-provoking dialogue you won't want to miss.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Sovereign by Michaelann Gardner on Amazon
- Michaelann's website: https://michaelanngardner.com/
- Michaelann's Substack: https://michaelann.substack.com/
- Michaelann's Instagram: @michaelann.gardner
- Home by Simone Seol, the community Michaelann and I belong to
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I'm a coach who helps smart folks who don't like office politics get promoted and better paid. Part of that work is helping professionals negotiate their salary.
98% of my clients are women, and I often hear this objection when I coach on salary negotiation: "I feel guilty for asking for the money I want."
In this episode, I share insights on how to shift your mindset, presence, and strategy to approach salary discussions with poise and confidence.
You'll learn:
- Why focusing on using the "right words" is a losing proposition
- Why self-advocacy (when done right) is an act of service
- A framework for negotiating from a grounded, spirited place that makes the words flow right out of you
In case you missed it:
- Watch my most recent salary negotiation workshop on YouTube HERE
- You can also listen to the audio recording of that same workshop HERE
- Take my Leadership Archetype quiz and get custom advice for improving your self-advocacy in the workplace HERE
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Since 2011, I've hosted negotiation trainings that can be best described as scrappy, pragmatic, and useful.
It started with humble Meetups where I got a bunch of the smartest women I know into a room and had them practice asking for what they wanted -- out loud.
When the pandemic hit, I consciously decided to focus primarily on my 1:1 executive coaching, and everything moved to Zoom.
(You can read about my coaching philosophy, process, and pricing right over here on the website)
Since then, I've continued to host free negotiation webinars that have reached thousands.
Why? Because a rising tide lifts all boats.
Career advancement is already gate-kept enough for women and minorities. Simple, time-tested strategies for self-advocacy shouldn't be.
Way back when I was getting started, I made a promise to myself that the measure of my success would be the extent to which my free subscribers get real VALUE out of what I share freely.
That’s why, in this episode, I’m sharing a replay of my most recent webinar: 7 Winning Steps for Salary Negotiation.
You'll learn:
- How to overcome common challenges including confidence and mindset, so you avoid common pitfalls of playing too small and leaving money on the table.
- A simple 3-step framework for making the ask, whether you're negotiating an offer or a pay raise.
- How to write smart ChatGPT prompts that make you sound human, relatable, and compelling when you ask for what you want.
- Real-life client case studies, and specific how-to's you can implement right away.
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- Watch the video replay of this webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zk4Q5aj6jQ
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🔥This might get me fired, I say to my clients to preface this truth bomb —
The game is rigged against employees.
Learning to negotiate for yourself is an essential part of playing to win the game.
The system is rigged to benefit the select few at the top and shareholders, not the hard-working manager or multi-talented individual contributor. And if you’re a hard-working woman or a minority, the odds are even worse.
But all is not lost. You need to learn how to:
✅ Advocate for yourself
✅ Negotiate your pay
✅ Play the game strategically
🆓 On 2/14, I taught a very tactical, action-oriented salary negotiation webinar, and you can watch the replay HERE
I’m sharing several real client case studies and winning strategies — all from the lived experiences of real women and people of color.
🎧 Mentioned in this episode: interview with former client Grace Anniskett is HERE.
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In this interview, employment lawyer Anne Donne Lee Bush shares practical advice for navigating workplace discrimination.
Anne draws from her own experience as an immigrant lawyer who reinvented her career in New York to provide no-nonsense guidance on
- building evidence,
- challenging performance improvement plans, and
- leveraging mediation to negotiate better severance packages.
Whether you're facing microaggressions, retaliation, or the threat of layoffs, Anne's honest, empowering approach will equip you to advocate for your rights and find a path forward.
About Anne Donnelly Bush:
Anne Donnelly Bush is an attorney who specializes in employment discrimination law. Anne loves helping discriminated workers have access to justice. She works for people who have been fired, or not promoted, because of their gender, race, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy or sexuality. She also practices wage and hour law.
What makes Anne unique is that she is a lifelong learner and an adventurer. Anne took a standup comedy course at the age of 49 and performed in NYC. She continues with this creative spark, and now writes flash fiction, and is working on a detective novel. She lives in Westchester with her teen son and 2 rescue cats, Natasha and Cleopatra.
https://annedonnellybush.com/
About Jamie Lee:
Jamie is a certified coach and hypnotist specializing in helping women, BIPOC, neurodivergent, and the marginalized reclaim their power and achieve mastery through practical neuroscience and proven self-advocacy strategies.
Over a decade, Jamie has trained thousands of professionals in effective self-advocacy and workplace negotiation at leading organizations, including Citi, Unilever, Association of Corporate Counsels, American College of Cardiologists, UC Berkeley School of Business, and Smith College, among others.
https://www.jamieleecoach.com
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This is a replay of my interview on The Burnout Club podcast, hosted by Patrice Bonfiglio—a hedge fund industry veteran and all-around powerhouse.
Key Takeaways:
- Burnout isn’t caused by working hard—it’s driven by chasing a specific feeling or using emotion as fuel to push yourself to extremes.
- A key sign of burnout is physical illness—it often shows up through physical symptoms.
- Overcoming burnout requires a two-pronged approach: logical reasoning combined with subconscious work using hypnotic techniques for focused relaxation and deeper insights.
- Real-life examples from my high-achieving clients show how chasing feelings of accomplishment or confidence can unintentionally lead to burnout.
- Reflections from Patrice and me on our experience attending the Project 1490 retreat, where we first met in person.
Featured:
- The Burnout Club by Patrice Bonfiglio
- Project 1490 by Sarah Dale
- Client case study: How to Raise Millions Without Burning Out
- Leadership Archetype quiz on www.jamieleecoach.com
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This holiday treat is a guided hypnotic relaxation designed to help you unwind, celebrate your wins, and step into the new year with lightness, joy, and renewed energy.
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Happy holidays!
Jamie
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As the year comes to a close, many of us find ourselves being unusually hard on ourselves. The “itty-bitty-shitty committee” in our minds grows louder, fueled by the pressure of the year-end. We take stock of the past twelve months and too often hold them against ourselves like a harsh jury.
For some, the holidays — the Christmas season — can feel particularly challenging, especially if the memories associated with this time aren’t the happiest. It’s a season that often drags us back into childhood, stirring up complicated emotions.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story of how I’ve learned to rewrite stories about a time I was once homeless, the profound impact of Byron Katie’s teachings, and what's possible when you turn these stories around.
If you’re feeling the weight of the year or the pull of old memories, this one’s for you. Let’s dive in.
Featured:
- The Work of Byron Katie https://thework.com/
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I'm joined by Joyce Kao and Heidi Seibold, the co-founders of the Digital Research Academy.
Joyce and Heidi have an inspiring entrepreneurial journey.
As former researchers, they decided to take the leap and co-found the Digital Research Academy, a training network focused on open science and research best practices.
In our conversation, they share the challenges they faced in making the decision to build the academy independently and how coaching helped them gain clarity on a key decision for the academy, or their "brain child."
Now in their first year, they're seeing incredible demand for their work and are passionate about the importance of open science.
This is a story of betting on yourself, finding the right partner, and using your expertise to create something meaningful.
Learn more about Digital Research Academy here:
https://digital-research.academy/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-research-academy/
https://twitter.com/DigiResAcademy
https://mastodon.social/@digiresacademy/
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This is a replay of a recent online workshop I delivered called "How to Tap into Brain Magic When the World Feels like a Dumpster Fire."
Here's what you'll learn:
- Why accessing the unconscious matters when you want to take new action and advocate for yourself, especially when you're a woman, a person of color, or of any other marginalized identity
- How to overcome self-advocacy jitters and imposter syndrome, particularly for women, minorities, and neurodiverse individuals.
- A demo of the "shift out and shut up" technique, something you can do in the middle of 1:1 conversations to help you feel more grounded, attentive, and alive.
- A demo of a simple practice based on Princeton University's Dr. Les Fehmi's book Open Focus Brain, which induces alpha brain wave state
- How to lower anxiety by activating both sides of the brain.
- A demo of a guided visualization to mentally rehearse a desired outcome.
- Tangible techniques to improve neuroplasticity and confidence.
To take the Leadership Archetype Quiz for free, come one over to www.jamieleecoach.com.
Watch the video replay on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV0jjPAoaWQ
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In this episode of Risky Conversations, we talk about betting on and investing in women leaders.
I'm joined by Patricia Lizarraga, CEO and portfolio manager of the W CEO ETF, who discusses her journey from growing up in a military dictatorship in Lima, Peru, to her career in finance.
She highlights the challenges and opportunities she faced, including starting a sorority at Yale and bringing financial products to Peru.
Patricia explains the investment thesis of the W CEO ETF, which focuses on women CEOs outperforming, because as women, they've had to consistently outperform and overcome many internal and external barriers.
W CEO ETF, which invests in 140 U.S. companies with female CEOs, has shown an average outperformance of 170 basis points per annum and has outperformed its comparables by 70-90 basis points since its inception in January 2023.
We talked about the importance of diversification and impact investing, aiming to increase female representation in leadership roles.
Learn more:
- https://hypatiacapital.com/
-
hypatiainvestathon
-
100sharesforwomen
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If you've ever doubted yourself, felt out of place, or struggled with imposter syndrome as a woman or person of marginalized identity, remember this:
There’s nothing wrong with you.
The corporate ladders are broken. Leadership pipelines are broken. It’s not your fault that society conditions women and marginalized people to question their worth.
We’re all put into “trances”—altered states of consciousness triggered by external influences—that lead us to second-guess ourselves.
It’s essential to have tools to snap out of these unwanted trances and connect with the full power of your mind—your Brain Magic.
That’s why I’m inviting you to my free, interactive workshop:
How to Tap into Your Brain Magic When the World Seems Like a Dumpster Fire
Thursday, 11/21/24, 1pm ET
Join me to discover practical tools that will help you access your inner strength and clarity.
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Today's episode is recorded on November 7th, 2024 — just days after the U.S. election.
Like many of you, I’ve been navigating big, complex emotions: grief, disappointment, and a familiar feeling of heartbreak.
Today, I’ll share a personal reflection on what this election meant to me as an immigrant, a woman of color, and a coach who serves women striving for leadership in a flawed system.
We'll explore how Kamala Harris’s concession speech spoke to the hopes and resilience of so many of us, and I’ll offer a few practices to help ground us in this challenging time.
Above all, this episode is a reminder that we have the capacity to do extraordinary good in the world, even when it seems a door has closed.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Vice President Kamala Harris' Full Concession Speech on Time.com: https://time.com/7173617/kamala-harris-concession-speech-full-transcript/
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I’m Jamie Lee, an executive coach for ambitious overthinkers who want to stop holding themselves back and start advocating confidently to advance their careers.
If you’re curious about how to make that happen for yourself, visit jamieleecoach.com, where you can take a quick leadership archetype quiz or dive into over 100 blog posts packed with actionable tips on self-advocacy.
One of the biggest challenges I hear from high-achievers is figuring out how to balance their creative side with their ambitious, career-driven goals.
So many of us get caught up in all-or-nothing thinking: we assume that to pursue our creative passions, we have to sacrifice our professional success, or vice versa.
But what if it’s possible to do both? What if, by doubting ourselves a little less and taking a few bold steps forward, we could create a career that allows space for all of our ambitions?
Today, we’re talking to someone who embodies this possibility beautifully. I’m thrilled to introduce Rachael Eckles—a lawyer, bioethicist, and award-winning novelist.
Rachael has built a career that lets her thrive as both a successful professional and a creative force.
We’re going to dive into the risks she took along the way, the decisions that helped her merge these passions, and, of course, her fierce female protagonist who lights up her fiction series.
You'll learn:
- Rachel's diverse background and career journey, including her bold move to ask for a role at a pharmaceutical company's bioethics program early in her career.
- Navigating office politics and gender bias as a woman in male-dominated industries like healthcare and finance.
- The inspiration and creation behind Rachel's "Trading Secrets" book series, featuring the powerful and unapologetic character of Celeste Donovan.
- Rachel's philanthropic efforts through her foundation Aphrodite Gives, which supports initiatives empowering women and girls globally.
- Advice Rachel shares for women in the workplace, including the importance of being confident, assertive, and advocating for yourself.
- The role of storytelling as a common thread throughout Rachel's diverse career experiences.
- Rachel's plans to continue writing and publishing books, as well as her openness to collaborating with other female authors committed to philanthropy.
Featured in this episode:
- Connect with Rachael on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @rachaeleckles
- Or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/rachaeleckles.
- Subscribe to her newsletter at https://www.rachaeleckles.com
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When you're a smart, capable woman who leads, you're most likely going to be one of the few or the only in the leadership suite -- especially so if you're a woman of color, an immigrant, on the LGBTQ spectrum or neurodivergent.
This inevitably means you often have to FIGHT to keep your seat at the table.
When should you put up a fight?
Why should you risk fighting?
What life skills outside of work will help you become a better fighter and therefore a winner?
But also, when should you walk away from the fight?
These are the questions we tackled on the interview with my friend and colleague Monique DeMaio, who tells her own riveting story of fighting and prevailing as the only woman in leadership.
You'll learn:
- Monique's inspiring journey as an immigrant, including the challenges she faced and how she learned to advocate for herself from a young age
- Her transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, and the pivotal moments that led her to start her own successful consulting business
- The importance of confidence, assertiveness, and not letting others define your worth as a woman in the workplace
- Monique's holistic approach to empowering women, including her upcoming "Circle of Possibilities" retreat focused on intentional living and fulfillment
- Valuable tips and strategies for navigating office politics, managing work-life balance, and believing in your own potential
Featured in this podcast:
- Monique's website with links to her podcast, book, and retreat: https://www.moniquedemaio.com/
- OnDemand CMO: https://www.ondemandcmo.com/
- Take the Leadership Archetype Quiz here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/
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When my coaching clients—accomplished professionals who are minorities at work—tell me how they spin out in anxious rumination or freeze up without speaking in large meetings, I know it’s not because they haven’t prepared or tried hard enough.
It’s because a part of their brain tells them that speaking up is too big a risk. They're pushing too hard against a belief that cuts right into their sense of safety and self-worth.
In today’s episode, we’ll dive into why this happens and, more importantly, how to break the cycle. I’ll share actionable strategies for overcoming the fear of judgment, speaking up confidently, and reclaiming your voice in high-pressure settings.
Whether you’ve struggled to find your footing in large meetings or want to understand how to move from self-doubt to self-assurance, this episode is for you.
You'll learn:
- Five-step plan you can try on, especially if you're introverted, analytical, or a minority in the workplace
- The evolutionary roots of "public speaking anxiety and why it feels so nerve-wracking to stand out
- What to decide on ahead of time before speaking
- How to embrace feeling awkward so speaking up can lead to the best learnings and connections
Featured in this episode:
- Leadership Archetype Quiz (and join the newsletter list) at www.jamieleecoach.com
- Confidence Lab with Smith College Executive Education Program on 10/24/24. Register for free HERE
- Book your free 1-hour long consultation with me HERE
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Imagine a world where more women and women of color are in check-writing and decision-making roles at every level of entrepreneurship and investing. That's the future I explored as an intern at Golden Seeds (back in 2010), an angel fund dedicated to women-owned and led startups. I relished sitting in on investor pitches and learning about innovative solutions in areas as varied as reproductive health, children's education, and sustainable fashion -- spaces where women's lived experiences are uniquely valuable.
In this podcast episode, I interviewed Marcia Dawood, a trailblazer in the angel investing space who's also an author, TEDx speaker, and venture partner. Marcia is passionate about demystifying angel investing and empowering more women -- at all income levels -- to get involved.
We discussed:
- Marcia's journey into angel investing, the challenges she's faced, and the wins she's celebrated.
- The stark funding disparities women and minority founders continue to face.
- Practical strategies for women to get started as angel investors, even without a finance background or large sums of money.
- How to build relationships with entrepreneurs, evaluate deals, and create a diversified investment portfolio.
Tune in to find out how you, too, can become a catalyst for change through angel investing, no matter where you're starting from.
Featured in this episode:
- Connect with Marcia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciadawood/
- Check out her book "Do Good While Doing Well": https://bit.ly/3yxekKD
- And the workbook: https://bit.ly/3ToZMUN
- Podcast "Angel Next Door" playlist: https://www.marciadawood.com/angelnextdoor
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What should you do when a colleague (or a manager) takes credit for your ideas at work?
According to Harvard Business Review, it's a matter of when, not if.
You’ll speak up in a meeting with managers and offer a strategic solution to a business problem only to be unacknowledged, ignored, or worse yet, shushed.
Then a colleague — almost always a man — will paraphrase your idea and get praised for it.
It's infuriating. It hurts.
While injustices exist, you don’t want to idly stand by and let it happen to you.
You want to be able to identify the patterns that lead to this sort of thing, so you can nip it in the bud. You want to call it out when someone tries to take credit for your ideas, claim the credit you deserve, and right the wrong.
In this episode, I'm walking you through
- Specific patterns to watch out for
- How to effect change by focusing on what you can control
- What to say and how when someone tries to take credit for your ideas in a meeting
Featured in the episode:
- Episode 1: Self-Advocacy is an Act of Service
- Episode 8: How to Get Better Paid: Pitfalls to Avoid (Tiara Syndrome)
- Episode 33: One from Anti-Anxiety Toolkit
- Episode 66: Demo of Self-Directed Neuroplasticity Tools
- 7 Tricky Work Situations, and How to Respond to Them, By Alicia Bassuk on Harvard Business Review
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In this episode, I'm joined by Anne Devereux-Mills, former CEO of ad agencies and founder of Parlay House, to discuss the bold and boundary-pushing choices Anne made in her career and beyond.
Anne shares how she navigated the male-dominated executive suite as CEO of ad agencies, taking risks to draw lines between her work and family life, even when it went against the norms.
She opens up about the difficult, vulnerable conversations she had to have -- calling out inappropriate behavior from powerful colleagues, discussing personal health challenges, and confronting its aftermath.
But Anne's biggest risk-taking may have been inviting 12 complete strangers into her home to have the kind of raw and real conversations that are forbidden in the workplace.
This leap of faith led to the creation of Parlay House (full disclosure: I'm a member of Parlay House), a community that empowers women to shed their work personas and connect on a deeper, human-to-human level.
- Learn more about Parlay House here: https://parlayhouse.com/
- Follow Anne on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/annedevmills/
- Follow Parlay House on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/parlay.house/
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If you've ever struggled with severe PMS, painful periods, or the visceral challenges of having a female body in a male-dominated workplace, this episode is a must-listen.
This is an important conversation for me personally.
As a menstruating woman in her forties, I've had days where I'd been doubled over in premenstrual pain (both physical and mental) so bad the overly dramatic part of my brain told me I was going to die.
I'm always searching for answers, so I've googled my symptoms ad nauseam.
I've read books on the topic, including Shalene Gupta's The Cycle (https://shalenegupta.com/the-cycle/).
Then, I advocated for myself with my OBGYN.
All of which led me to a prescription for low-dose SSRI that flipped the switch on period paid and made my cycles much, much more manageable.
Around 80% of women experience period pain or PMS (premenstrual syndrome). For about 10% of women with PME (premenstrual exacerbation) or PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), the pain is severe enough to disrupt their lives, relationships, and careers.
In this honest and vulnerable conversation with Shalene Gupta, we address period pain, something that affects a majority of women yet is so often shrouded in shame and silence.
Shalene bravely shares her journey with PMDD and the immense challenges it posed for her high-powered career as a journalist and writer.
She shared invaluable insights on navigating PMDD as an ambitious, high-achieving woman.
We also discuss practical strategies for managing physical, mental, and emotional symptoms, as well as guidance on overcoming the societal stigma that often prevents women from learning about treatment solutions and getting help, so they can continue to excel in their careers and lives.
To learn more:
- Sign up for Shalene's newsletter on her website: https://shalenegupta.com/
- Check out the website of the International Association of Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) at iapmd.org for more resources on PMDD-related diagnosis and treatment
- Track your menstrual cycles. There are many great apps available on app stores. I personally use a print version I downloaded from Maisie Hill https://maisiehill.com/chartmycycle/
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In today's podcast, we're going to talk about negotiating a pay raise after coming back from maternity leave.
We're going to address
- why this can feel risky
- what you can do to de-risk your request for the salary increase
- and the steps you can take to ensure that the risk you take in asking for a raise is most likely to be rewarded
I'm sharing a simple, easy-to-follow framework, scripts and a mindset shift to help you navigate this conversation.
(You can also click HERE for the LinkedIn article with these steps and scripts.)
But FIRST can I be honest with you?
As a feminist who believes in the equality of all genders and who believes that the female body is magical for its life-creating and life-giving powers -- the concept of a "fatherhood bonus" and "motherhood penalty" is befuddling if not repugnant.
It makes me sad and mad.
Listen to the episode for my suggestions on how to flip the script on this ingrained sexism as well as real client case studies of how to negotiate a pay raise when you're coming back from maternity leave.
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It's with great pleasure and joy that I am announcing the rebrand of my podcast.
Two years ago, I bootstrapped an ambitious podcast series for women called Negotiate Your Career Growth.
After 1000s and 1000s of downloads, 68 episodes, 20 incredible interviews with thought leaders, award winning journalists, experts and authors...
We're going to keep going just under a new name and a reframe.
Welcome to Risky Conversations.
Why?
Because everything that's rewarding is on the other side of a risky conversation.
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Mid-year reviews. Some companies have them as soon as Q2 wraps up, like clockwork, and some companies treat them informally.
Whatever the case may be for you, you want to show up to them feeling confident, prepared, and ready to advocate for career growth that would make you actually want to get up on Monday morning.
In this episode, I'm sharing a simple yet powerful five-step framework that has helped real women get promoted and better paid in various industries, including engineering, media, non-profits, and finance.
This framework will work any time of the year. In fact, it's something I routinely and repeatedly walk my executive coaching clients through so they can negotiate and secure buy-in with colleagues, investors, and decision-makers.
You'll learn:
- What the overachiever's dilemma is and how to sidestep it
- Why prioritizing facts over feelings is a leadership practice and how to do it
- How to take the lead in a career conversation and direct it toward your future vision of growth without coming across as greedy, selfish, or self-aggrandizing
- How to take stock of your contributions in a systematic and objective way
- What questions to ask yourself so you can articulate the benefit and value of your contributions
- How to ask a simple question that can help you secure buy-in even before you've made your request
- How to frame your ask for resources or support in a way that is most conducive to a yes
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This is a replay of a webinar that's intended to help you gain confidence and skill in collaborative, interest-based negotiation so you can grow your influence, impact, and
income.
You can immediately apply the skills and strategies from this webinar to improve your outcomes in everyday workplace negotiations and salary negotiations.
You'll also:
• Explore frameworks for leading problem-solving, value-creating conversations
• Learn a simple, repeatable 5-step framework for negotiating
• Hear the thought process, structure, and debrief of a negotiation role-play designed to help you gain practice in the tactics of interest-based, mutual-benefit negotiation
Access the slide presentation RIGHT HERE (Google Drive link).
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This is a recording of a live webinar I hosted on Friday 6/21/2024.
We talked about:
- Perimenopause and confidence
- Gender socialization and confidence
- Self-directed neuroplasticity tools
- How to politely and firmly say no to a wrongly-timed invitation
- Demo of bilateral stimulation, which promotes blood flow and impulses to both sides of the brain, effectively reducing anxiety
- How to generate calm, grounded focus ahead of a presentation (with my former client Kristine)
- Demo of my take on Dr. Amy Cuddy's power pose, which helps you to down-regulate the sympathetic nervous system, associated with flight/fight/freeze stress response, and activates the parasympathetic nervous system, associated with rest and digest
- Demo of how to generate the confidence to speak up when you're flabbergasted by an opposing counsel who's saying factually incorrect things (aka lying through their mouths)
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As a woman, I've encountered contradicting feedback that my voice is both "too loud" and "too soft." I've felt the pressure to change, minimize, and silence my natural speaking voice because unconscious gender bias leads to more criticism, rather than amplification of women's voices.
In this episode, my two guests -- Julie Fogh and Casey Erin Clark of Vital Voice Training -- celebrate a decade of helping leaders communicate with savvy, charisma, authenticity, and confidence by embracing, not changing, their voices.
We revisit their journey from their first pitch to present at the Bullish Conference in Miami, in 2014 (where I also presented a negotiation workshop and met them for the first time), to their current mission of reshaping communication culture.
Julie and Casey share their insights on how women's voices have evolved in the public sphere, countering critiques like vocal fry and upspeak, and how they’ve built a community grounded in the core values of service.
You'll learn:
- How to use insights from acting training to uncover more authentic aspects of yourself for empowered self-expression
- What genuinely builds the confidence to speak on a TEDx stage
- How to combat public speaking anxiety
- The surprising take on filler words like "ums" and "ahs" that will have you feeling relieved to speak as you do
- How to approach the intersection of personal power and systemic/environmental factors, so you have greater agency over how you speak, especially if you're a woman and a person of marginalized identity
- How to have difficult conversations with an audience that lead to breakthroughs and what Julie and Casey offer to make it even easier
Vital Voice Training is a voice, public speaking, and communication coaching company on a mission to change the conversation about what leaders are “supposed” to sound like, help organizations revolutionize their communication culture, and help individuals communicate with savvy, charisma, confidence, and a deep connection to their core values. For the client, the result is your voice: amplified (not just louder).
Website: http://vitalvoicetraining.com
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Selena Rezvani, author of the WSJ-bestselling book "Quick Confidence" returned to the podcast to share with us these pearls of wisdom:
- How Selena and Jamie's experiences of negotiating as college students informed how we later became our own advocates as a minority in the workplace
- How taking action and presenting solutions, even while feeling desperate, can lead to courageous outcomes
- Tips on how to build confidence by keeping promises to oneself, recognizing one's own strengths, and managing self-awareness and energy levels
- How to create a more equitable workplace through small acts of validation, sponsorship, and allyship
- How to overcome the fear of failure by developing a supportive inner dialogue and loosening the attachment to outcomes
Selena Rezvani is a recognized consultant, speaker, and author on leadership and self-advocacy.
Named by Forbes “the premier expert on standing up for yourself at work,” she’s the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book Quick Confidence and also wrote the award-winning Pushback and The Next Generation of Women Leaders, all about ways to make your voice heard and negotiate your needs at work.
Selena addresses thousands of professionals each year at places like The World Bank, Under Armour, Microsoft, P&G, and many others. Today, she’s a columnist for NBC News’ Know Your Value. Selena is based in Philadelphia where she lives with her husband Geoff and 11-year-old boy-girl twins.
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- TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selenarezvani
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selenarezvani/
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- LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenarezvani/
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When you want to motivate people to take certain actions but not others (i.e. get the deal on time, but not settle), what do you say?
Here's what most people do: Start with the incentive and end with the thing to avoid.
"We want to work with you, but these terms don't work for us."
"I know we can get the project done on time and on budget, but no last-minute changes this time. Ok?"
In this short but mighty actionable episode, I'm walking you through
- The brain-based reason why this typical way is suboptimal
- One simple hack you can use in a variety of settings to foster positive motivation, even as you give feedback or deliver "bad news"
- Four different examples from business negotiation, people management, text conversation, and even at the doctor's office, so you know how you, too, can adapt this insight for improved outcomes with other people
Give this hack a test drive in your daily life and at work this week, and let me know how it goes!
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I've come across a book that makes the perplexing and painful things from my childhood AND professional life make sense within the broader context of the history of humanity. And I'd like to shout about it from the mountaintops.
This book is The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule, by Angela Saini, a science journalist and author who teaches at MIT.
Now, don't get this wrong. The book ISN'T about bashing men or making the female gender superior to another (that would just be perpetuating yet another form of oppression).
It IS about going on an eye-opening journey back through time, 10,000 years before modern civilization, to uncover the true roots of gender roles. It's about challenging the deeply ingrained notion that men have always been the dominant sex.
The book debunks the view that patriarchy is just "the way things are." It walks you, point-by-point, through the latest research findings in science and archaeology to show that the systemic favoring of men isn't a natural law, but a constructed one.
This revelation matters because every day, women encounter the effect of gendered expectations, whether it's to handle more housework despite both partners working, or the glass ceilings in STEM fields and corporate leadership.
Join me and Angela Saini as we dive into prehistory and history to challenge our perceptions and inspire change. Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with someone who needs to hear this.
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If you're listening -- and not just a bot scanning text online -- you know what a monumental challenge it is to contend every day with leading your human self and other human beings.
But what exactly does it take to lead other humans well? What does genuine human leadership look like?
Joining us today to unpack these questions is Dr. Jennifer Nash, an executive advisor, leadership development consultant, and author of the award-winning book, "Be Human, Lead Human."
Together we dive into the essence of leading with humanity and how it can impact our career satisfaction and growth.
You'll learn:
- How women leaders can negotiate career growth using human leadership principles
- What to do when you notice yourself prioritizing relationships while diminishing your own contributions
- How prioritizing ourselves is often the very opposite of selfish and greedy
- How to balance humanity and logic when making difficult leadership decisions like letting underperformers go
- How to apply human leadership principles regardless of whether you have a leadership title or not
Jennifer Nash, PhD, MBA, PCC, is an executive advisor, MG100 member, author, and leadership development consultant partnering with Fortune 50 executives to drive positive business outcomes. Jennifer earned her MBA from the University of Michigan and her PhD from Case Western Reserve University. She serves as an Executive, Leadership, and Career Coach at the University of Michigan and is a fellow at the Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching. She serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Michigan and has presented her groundbreaking leadership and coaching research at Harvard University and Columbia University. Jennifer's award-winning book entitled Be Human, Lead Human: How to Connect People and Performance is now available worldwide.
To learn more about Dr. Jennifer Nash and her book "Be Human, Lead Human," click here: https://drjennifernash.com/bhlh
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Let's get you equipped with the skill and confidence to ask for a raise, negotiate a job offer, or make requests for resources you need to thrive in your career and life.
You'll learn:
- What the overachiever's dilemma is and what you can do about it
- How to think about negotiation in a way that makes it immediately accessible, no matter where you are in the process
- The ONE thing you always have and the ONE thing you must do in negotiation
- What 90% of negotiation challenges really are, and how to move through it
- What the 3A trap (or unhappy triangle) is and how to overstep it
- Common problems overachievers encounter in negotiation, and why
- Live coaching demo to help a volunteer client achieve objective perspective and confidence in negotiating her compensation
- The five things you must practice to build you negotiation "muscle"
- Invitation to book your free 1:1 consultation at https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
Watch the video replay here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWlACimBOkI&feature=youtu.be
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My dear listeners, you are cordially invited to my upcoming webinar The Art of Negotiating Salary, Resources, and More on Friday, April 19th.
Register right over here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_igVx-tx0RzOR7RMtpMB7Pg
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Here’s my why:
Your negotiation success is my professional pride and joy.
Lets not wait. let’s get you started right away.
In today's episode, I’m sharing 3 savvy scripts to negotiate your salary. Then I’m going to share a coaching demo where I helped a client implement exactly threse three savvy scripts.
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If speaking up for yourself in your career causes stress or nervous system activation (think increased heartbeat, sweaty palms, shortness of breath, or the urge to hide or run away), you are not alone.
In this episode, my guest Amy Babish and I discuss practical tools and techniques for managing stress and building nervous system capacity, so you can advocate for yourself as a high-achieving woman.
Amy Babish, a transformational coach with over 20 years of experience, shares her expertise in embodied equity, which is the impact of trauma on our nervous system. When trauma goes unaddressed, it can hinder our ability to confidently assert our desires and negotiate for ourselves in various aspects of our lives, both personally and professionally.
Amy explains that embodied equity work helps build resilience and capacity for personal, professional, and collective liberation by addressing historical and intergenerational traumas while fostering connections and helping us identify opportunities to speak up for ourselves.
You'll learn:
- What embodied equity is, and why it matters to high-achieving women who want to speak up, advocate, and negotiate for themselves - 03:39
- How microaggressions can lead to survivalist reaction - 09:07
- Practical tools for discharging stress and regulating the nervous system - 19:09
- How to differentiate between freeze response versus fight or flight response, and what to do about it - 28:05
- What to know when you've experienced burnout because you were in a toxic environment, or you were working with someone who was extremely biased and discriminatory in the workplace - 30:13
- Amy's guidance on bringing awareness into the body to manage stress response of fawning, for example in meetings - 34:07
- Why abuse of power in the workplace is never the victim's fault - 41:20
Mentioned:
- Follow Amy's substack https://amybabish.substack.com/ or instagram https://instagram.com/amybabish
- Check out her website https://amybabish.com/
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Navigating toxic workplaces is something I coach on every week in my practice. Gaining the skills and insights to deal with bullying and unhealthy work cultures is essential for you to negotiate the uneven and sometimes rough terrain of your career journey.
In this episode, I'm interviewing two experts featured in the Harvard Business Review Guide to Navigating the Toxic Workplace.
Organizational psychologist Ludmila Praslaova and executive coach Caroline Stokes discuss the root causes of bullying behavior and offer strategies for both organizations and individuals to address toxic work cultures.
They provide insights from decades of research and coaching experience on improving communication, building allies, and advocating for change.
What you'll learn:
- Workplace bullying is a common problem that negatively impacts career growth and mental health
- Bullying often stems from insecurity and a lack of understanding between colleagues (across) or from either a direct report (up) or supervisor (down)
- Marginalized groups are more vulnerable to bullying due to power dynamics
- Why it's important to trust your intuition and how to do it if something feels wrong at work
- Why, in addition to individual self-care, organizations need to take responsibility for creating healthy cultures
- How gender plays a role in workplace bullying, with men more likely to bully both men and women
- How to apply the "vote for yourself and vote with your feet" principle
- The why of building allies and documenting incidents to address bullying
Featured in this episode:
- Caroline Stokes is an Executive Coach for Start-up Cultures and Fortune 500 Leaders. Check out her book: Elephane Before Unicorns: Emotionally Intelligent Strategies to Save Your Company
- Caroline's LinkedIn and website
- Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D., is the author of The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work. She's also a professor of Graduate Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California. She is a member of the Thinkers 50 Radar Class of 2024 – a global group of management thinkers most likely make an impact on the world.
- Ludmila's LinkedIn
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This quiz will tell you which of the four leadership archetypes you are. It will tell you what your superpowers are, and how others see you. And you will get type-specific tips and scripts on how you can improve your leadership effectiveness, your self efficacy, without sacrificing your authenticity.
Ever been told, “You make enough money,” when you know your contributions say otherwise?
This happened to a client who felt frustrated and unsure how to respond, especially because she wants to keep adding value and get better paid.
When you’re a woman, a minority in the workplace, you will encounter comments insinuating you should be “grateful” for what you earn now (which makes me so mad… don’t get me started on how sexist that is).
But here’s the thing: your rebuttal does NOT have to be confrontational.
In this episode, you'll learn a proven, battle-tested way to meet comments like that with even-keeled, level-headedness that will elevate your leadership presence and create an entry point to the conversation you REALLY want to have.
To get 1:1 executive coaching support, book your free 1:1 consultation today at www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
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Cindy Gallop is a high-powered ad executive turned viral TED speaker and now a sex-tech entrepreneur who's all about destigmatizing sex AND having more women and women-led companies thrive financially.
Be aware: This podcast episode may scintillate you, blow your mind open (like mine), and even upset you for its directness.
We cuss.
We also discuss openly and shamelessly:
- Women at any age can relish having (more) money and sex
- How confidence in the bedroom can spill over into confidence in the boardroom
- Ending rape culture and the culture of silently enabling workplace sexual harassment
- A vision that upturns our socialized norms about sex and how that can change how we relate to each other and share power in the workplace
Follow Cindy on:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindygallop
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/cindygallop
- Substack: https://dearcindy.substack.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindygallop/
Check out Cindy's social sex site:
- MakeLoveNotPorn.tv
Read the Bustle article from 2015 "How to Get a Raise No Matter What"
- https://www.bustle.com/articles/129373-how-to-get-a-raise-no-matter-what-according-to-businesswoman-cindy-gallop
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As a woman or a minority in the workplace, if you've ever felt the heat of anger from being overlooked or underpaid... you are far from alone.
In this riveting interview, law firm partner Carla Varriale-Barker spills the beans on how she once went "thermonuclear" after learning she was underpaid because she didn't have a "wife and mortgage" like her male colleague.
Listen in to learn how she channeled her righteous indignation into a series of productive business conversations that led to her getting what she wanted.
What you'll learn:
- How to stand up for yourself and advocate for fair pay: Learn the piece of advice that helped Carla to effectively channel her anger and close her gender pay gap
- What effective negotiation process looks like vs. what many think it's "supposed to be"
- Why overcoming discrimination can fuel your professional growth and how it impacts your confidence
- How to challenge gender socialization that leads women to suppress their justified anger even at their own expense
- What building a strong personal brand can do for your career
- What ambitious women in the legal field can do to best advance their careers
Featured in this interview:
- Follow Carla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-varriale-barker-she-her-6536342/
- Learn more about Segal McCambridge: https://www.segalmccambridge.com/
- Get your free e-book "How to Ask for a Big Pay Raise": https://www.jamieleecoach.com/
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- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
Selena Rezvani is a recognized consultant, speaker, and author on leadership and self-advocacy.
Named by Forbes “the premier expert on standing up for yourself at work,” she’s the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book Quick Confidence and also wrote the award-winning Pushback and The Next Generation of Women Leaders, all about ways to make your voice heard and negotiate your needs at work.
Selena addresses thousands of professionals each year at places like The World Bank, Under Armour, Microsoft, P&G, and many others. Today, she’s a columnist for NBC News’ Know Your Value. Selena is based in Philadelphia where she lives with her husband Geoff and 11-year-old boy-girl twins.
In this interview with Selena, you'll learn:
- What "healthy tension" is and how it can lead to better decisions and strengthened relationships at work
- How to reframe discomfort in speaking up for yourself, so you can gain a bigger perspective and get heard in meetings
- How to reaffirm your sense of belonging and competence when faced with microaggressions as a woman and minority in the workplace
- Why having a prepared response is useful, and how to use it when you face pushback on your ideas or when you're treated as a subordinate by a colleague
- What actually builds lasting confidence, no matter what's happening at work
- How to shift your mindset and energy so you can see yourself on equal footing with others when you go to advocate for what you want in your career
Connect with Selena:
- TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selenarezvani
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selenarezvani/
- LinkedIn Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/quick-confidence-6754213349921316864/
- LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenarezvani/
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- Connect with me on LinkedIn
- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
Career pivots can be intimidating, but they don't have to be. With the right tools and guidance, you can make a successful transition and get promoted and better paid.
In this episode, we're taking you through a real coaching session with a client who's in the midst of her career pivot. She's already getting interviews, but she's struggling to get beyond the first round.
You'll gain actionable insights on:
- How to do a simple 3-question self-evaluation, so you can quickly assess what's in your control and take action on it
- The two essential actions for a successful career pivot
- Why "just relax" simply doesn't work, and what made it finally click for me as a chronically anxious yet ambitious person
- Brain-based strategies for reducing interview anxiety and becoming a compelling job candidate
Mentioned in the episode:
- Book your free 1:1 consultation with me and get answers to all your coaching questions: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
- Watch a 50-second anti-anxiety tool in action on YouTube (a video snippet of this coaching session) https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxzH5edvCeu_D8iMo3vI5uaxLqNNM2L-TX?si=cLe9YKfOq3PkwhdFb
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- Connect with me on LinkedIn
- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
Could AI chatbots become the secret weapon to acing salary negotiation?
In this episode, we're diving into whether these tools are accurate and relevant for professionals aiming to pivot or secure a higher-paying job.
Also, what sneaky dos and don'ts of salary negotiation might ChatGPT miss?
Finally, with the adoption of AI growing every day, what does that mean for professionals? Are we all going to be replaced by robots? (Spoiler alert: Nope!)
Tune into this episode as we explore whether these tools are the real deal, which ones to use, and why.
Referenced in this episode:
- Hey ChatGPT, Can You Help Me Negotiate My Salary? https://cmr.berkeley.edu/2023/02/hey-chatgpt-can-you-help-me-negotiate-my-salary/
- Chatbot Negotiations: What Can AI Do For You? https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/negotiation-skills-daily/chatbot-negotiations-what-can-ai-do-for-you/
- ChatGPT
- Levels.fyi
- Stock Option Counsel by Mary Russell https://startup-equity-offer-academy.mn.co/
- Pactum.ai
- Originality.ai
- CVMaker.com
- Jobscan.co
- Coverdoc.ai
- Talentprise.com
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- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
If leadership has felt like a "mixed bag" or like you're walking a "tightrope" as a minority at the leadership table, you are not alone.
In this episode, I'll help you redefine leadership in a way that boosts your confidence, especially if you're the only woman or woman of color at the table.
You'll be guided through exercises and techniques to help you get grounded so you can empower yourself to engage authentically.
You'll learn:
- Why competent women professionals sometimes hesitate to see ourselves as leaders
- How you can reframe leadership in a way that doesn't feel gross or inauthentic
- Self-directed neuroplasticity tools that can help you redirect your brain from feeling stressed and intimidated to calm and grounded in a matter of minutes
- How to visualize your past or future to cultivate self-validation and confidence
CORRECTION: In the intro, I say that leadership remains 80-90% male and pale, but I was wrong. According to McKinsey's Women in the Workplace 2023 report, about 28% of women are in the C-Suite, of which 22% are white women and 6% women of color. 15% are men of color and 57% are white men.*
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As an executive coach for women, I'm super passionate about helping smart women who hate office politics get promoted and better paid.
I do this through my unique combination of:
- Self-directed neuroplasticity tools backed by science
- Negotiation strategies proven to work for women by academic research
- Intersectional feminist lens that honors women’s real, lived experiences
To learn about my 1:1 coaching series and to book your free hour-long consultation with me, click here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
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- Connect with me on LinkedIn
- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
Welcome to Live Coaching, a special podcast series where you'll hear real career coaching sessions where real clients get support to arrive at actionable solutions for career pivot, leadership development, and negotiation strategy.
In this kickoff episode, you're going to hear from a client who's considering a career change after layoff.
She wants to move on from burnout and find fulfillment in her work.
In the session, the client is guided through coaching exercises for stress reduction and decision making.
Tune in to discover how you, too, can achieve shifts in brain state that help you access more of your resourcefulness, and arrive at tangible solutions that support your career growth.
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As an executive coach for women, I'm super passionate about helping smart women who hate office politics get promoted and better paid.
I do this through my unique combination of:
- Self-directed neuroplasticity tools backed by science
- Negotiation strategies proven to work for women by academic research
- Intersectional feminist lens that honors women’s real, lived experiences
To learn about my 1:1 coaching series and to book your free hour-long consultation with me, click here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
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- *You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here:* https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ****
- Connect with me on LinkedIn
- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
Rewind to 8 years ago. In 2015, I joined New York Toastmasters to improve my public speaking skills, and the dream of becoming an executive coach helping women become bolder, braver, and better paid was just a glint in my eye (https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply).
As a newbie, I prepared a 7 minute speech on aligning your "guts" (mindset), "eyes" (vision), and "heart" (emotions and listening skills), with partner dance as a metaphor for productive negotiation. (Watch it here: https://youtu.be/YP0DR-QM5as?si=y2gj6c1kI1i8vg0s)
Everything I shared in the speech is now integral to my coaching philosophy.
It's been nearly 8 years and I've coached hundreds of women all around the map and helped them negotiate $3MM+ in pay.
What you'll learn:
- What the "Fresh Start Effect" is and how to leverage it for motivation
- Why it's important to think about value from the negotiation counterpart's perspective, and how to do it
- What mastery is really about, and how the most simple, basic things can help you achieve it
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As an executive coach for women, I'm super passionate about helping smart women who hate office politics get promoted and better paid.
I do this through my unique combination of:
- Self-directed neuroplasticity tools backed by science
- Negotiation strategies proven to work for women by academic research
- Intersectional feminist lens that honors women’s real, lived experiences
To learn about my 1:1 coaching series and to book your free hour-long consultation with me, click here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
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- *You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here:* https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ****
- Connect with me on LinkedIn
- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
What's one thing you'd do if self-doubt couldn't hold you back in 2024?
Would you put your hand up for the promotion, the speaking opportunity, the face-to-face time with leaders you trust and admire?
And what might it be like if you experienced zero guilt about achieving all the growth and success you wanted in your career?
What often holds women back from taking action is socialized self-doubt and guilt rooted in patriarchal norms that are divorced from real, lived experiences.
In this episode, we're challenging patriarchal beliefs that disadvantage women (as well as non-binary folks and some men) so you can be equipped with tools to overcome self-doubt and negotiate your career on your own terms.
You'll learn:
- How self-doubt is often socially constructed and influenced by internalized patriarchal norms
- Why it's important to debunk patriarchal myths that portray men as inherently dominant and women as needing protection
- What happened to me when I tried to be "like one of the guys" at a nearly all-male trading desk as a hedge fund analyst, and why I'll never do it again
- What you'll gain by joining the training on LinkedIn Live: Feminist Cure for Self-Doubt on Wednesday 12/20/23
Mentioned:
- Read The Patriarchs by Angela Saini (https://www.angelasaini.co.uk/the-patriarchs)
- Watch The Feminist Cure for Self-Doubt (https://www.linkedin.com/events/7138578630053412864/about/)
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As an executive coach for women, I'm super passionate about helping smart women who hate office politics get promoted and better paid.
I do this through my unique combination of:
- Self-directed neuroplasticity tools backed by science
- Negotiation strategies proven to work for women by academic research
- Intersectional feminist lens that honors women’s real, lived experiences
To learn about my 1:1 coaching series and to book your free hour-long consultation with me, click here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
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- *You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here:* https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ****
- Connect with me on LinkedIn
- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
This interview with Shira Miller will get you fired up and inspired to own your value and go for your goals.
Shira is a multi-hyphenate: Chief Communications Officer at a multi-billion dollar company, as well as a coach, author and two time TEDx speaker.
This is a MUST listen, if you
- Want the REAL REAL secret to balancing your entrepreneurial dreams with a big career
- Want the inside scoop on how to advocate for yourself and negotiate all the way to the C-Suite
- Or if you ever felt stuck under difficult circumstances (failing, going into debt, getting sick with an incurable disease, to name a few) and want to get yourself UNSTUCK
You'll learn:
- The FIRST thing to prioritize in your day. (Hearing this from Shira finally got me doing something I'd been putting off for months with lame excuses like, "I don't have the time or energy.")
- WHAT to say so you don't let self-doubt diminish your value when building consensus with a team who don't see eye-to-eye
- The ally-ship that helped Shira close her gender wage gap as a high-performing director at a billion dollar company
- What reticular activation system (RAS) is and how you can use it to your negotiation advantage
- How to turn worst case scenarios to your source of confidence and power, so you become stronger and better than before
Mentioned:
- Shira Miller website: ShiraMiller.com
- Free and Clear book on Amazon
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As an executive coach for women, I'm super passionate about helping smart women who hate office politics get promoted and better paid.
I do this through my unique combination of:
- Self-directed neuroplasticity tools backed by science
- Negotiation strategies proven to work for women by academic research
- Intersectional feminist lens that honors women’s real, lived experiences
To learn about my 1:1 coaching series and to book your free hour-long consultation with me, click here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
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- *You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here:* https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ****
- Connect with me on LinkedIn
- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
The better known you are, the higher your perceived value. With higher perceived value, you have greater negotiation leverage.
So, how can smart women professionals become more visible, better known, and recognized as thought leaders in a way that helps them negotiate with confidence?
This is the question that we address in this episode, featuring Annie Pace Scranton, Founder and CEO of Pace Public Relations, a full service PR agency that focuses on media relations.
Key takeaways:
- The ONE question that Annie addressed during her offer negotiation to secure a big, sizable leap in pay when she worked as a TV producer (06:47)
- Three simple questions you can ask yourself to get effective at establishing your thought leadership (12:15)
- How Annie turned a rock bottom moment in her TV news career into a thriving side hustle that became a successful company (14:10)
- How to become aware of what's in your blindspot, so you can clearly communicate how you stand out from the competition (18:08)
- Three things smart women introverts can do to improve their connections and visibility without "working the room" at a crowded networking event (21:35)
- The one simple and easy LinkedIn strategy that's often overlooked but can be instrumental in increasing your visibility (26:06)
- How personal branding and cognitive dissonance are connected (27:57)
- What's most important when you're negotiating as the leader with your direct reports and employees (30:12)
- The book The Guide to Earned Media: How to Your PR Strategies to Enhance Your Brand and who it's perfect for (38:06)
Featured in this episode:
- Pace Public Relations
- Follow Annie on LinkedIn | X (or Twitter)
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As a coach for women, I'm super passionate about helping smart women who hate office politics get promoted and better paid.
I do this through my unique combination of:
- Self-directed neuroplasticity tools backed by science
- Negotiation strategies proven to work for women by academic research
- Intersectional feminist lens that honors women’s real, lived experiences
To learn about my 1:1 coaching series and to book your free hour-long consultation with me, click here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
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- *You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here:* https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ****
- Connect with me on LinkedIn
- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
In this episode, I'm sharing an excerpt from my recent live workshop: How to Ace Your End-of-Year Review.
(Please note the live role-play portion of the workshop has been edited out to protect the volunteers.)
You'll learn:
- Why it matters to frame your self-advocacy as an act of service that benefits both you and your organization
- What to say and in what order, when you use proven negotiation strategies, like articulating your value and future potential and asking for a pay raise, promotion, or resources
- What three most common pushback you can anticipate when you're missing the "sweet spot" and how to ensure you sidestep them
- How to get more curious, not furious when you do encounter anything less than a committed yes, so you can guide the conversation to creative problem solving and follow-through
- Two evidence-based ways to calm yourself down ahead of or during a high-stakes conversation, so you can think most clearly and be most effective in your workplace negotiation
Referenced in this episode:
- 50+ Things You Can Negotiate
- Huberman Lab podcast
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As an executive coach for women, I'm super passionate about helping smart women who hate office politics get promoted and better paid.
I do this through my unique combination of:
- Self-directed neuroplasticity tools backed by science
- Negotiation strategies proven to work for women by academic research
- Intersectional feminist lens that honors women’s real, lived experiences
To learn about my 1:1 coaching series and to book your free hour-long consultation with me, click here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
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- *You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here:* https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ****
- Connect with me on LinkedIn
- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
There's at least 50+ things you can negotiate in your career beyond starting salary, spanning from equity compensation to getting paid out unused and accrued PTO.
To help you brainstorm and strategize for success, I've compiled a list with links to free articles and resources.
Get it here: 50+ Things You Can Negotiate
Mentioned:
- Dice: How Often Do Women in Tech Actually Negotiate Their Salaries?
- HBR: Negotiating Your Next Job
- The Muse: Getting Startup Equity? Everything You Need to Know
- JamieLeeCoach.com: How to Ask for a Big Pay Raise
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As an executive coach for women, I'm super passionate about helping smart women who hate office politics get promoted and better paid.
I do this through my unique combination of:
- Self-directed neuroplasticity tools backed by science
- Negotiation strategies proven to work for women by academic research
- Intersectional feminist lens that honors women’s real, lived experiences
To learn about my 1:1 coaching series and to book your free hour-long consultation with me, click here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
Enjoy the show?
- Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
- Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts.
Connect with me
- *You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here:* https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ****
- Connect with me on LinkedIn
- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
In this episode, I'm joined by Sade Curry, Dating Coach for Divorced Women and host of the Dating after Divorce podcast.
Sade is certified in trauma coaching, feminist, and general life and relationship coaching. Her coaching philosophy is to help women succeed by practicing personal leadership and autonomy in their life, work and relationships.
We discussed:
- The importance of reclaiming one's self-sovereignty and autonomy
- Applying techniques like Emotional Freedom Technique to help regulate the nervous system and reduce anxiety, when as a woman or a minority in the workplace, you feel you have to be hyper-vigilant
- Cultivating relationships with allies at work instead of focusing on perceived threats (or the "saber-toothed tiger in your mind")
- Negotiating for opportunities by leveraging one's skills, accomplishments, and value-adds
- Being willing to "vote with your feet" if opportunities are not available in one's current role or company
- How to balance personal relationships, marriages, motherhood and divorce while navigating corporate culture as a woman of color
Access Sade's Dating after Divorce podcast HERE
Find her on Facebook HERE
Follow her on Instagram HERE
Watch the video of this podcast on Youtube HERE
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As an executive coach for women, I'm super passionate about helping smart women who hate office politics get promoted and better paid.
I do this through my unique combination of:
- Self-directed neuroplasticity tools backed by science
- Negotiation strategies proven to work for women by academic research
- Intersectional feminist lens that honors women’s real, lived experiences
To learn about my 1:1 coaching series and to book your free hour-long consultation with me, click here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
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- Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
- Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts.
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- *You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here:* https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ****
- Connect with me on LinkedIn
- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
Maggie is my own mentor and coach who helped me become a more confident, loving, and self-assured partner in 2020 (amidst the maddening cabin-fever of COVID-19 lockdown, nonetheless).
The concepts she taught me then not only improved my relationships by 10 fold, they helped me become better at teaching negotiation skills to ambitious mid-career women.
That's why I'm so delighted to share this interview with Maggie. She brilliantly weaves her past HR experience and her marriage coaching experience with negotiation wisdom to help you not only improve your career prospects, but also the quality of your personal relationships.
You'll learn:
- Why the relationship you have with yourself is the bedrock to all other relationships
- How to use a simple hack to shift to a perspective of power, love, and compassion, when things get hard
- The one question that helped Maggie secure a promotion one year into a new job when she was working in the luxury hospitality industry
- What "Power of One" is, and how you can apply the concept to positively impact others in human ecosystems
- How to apply the "Anger Scale" to effectively manage your stress reactions, so you gain more power and agency over situations involving people you cannot control
- How requests are different from demands, and when and how to make requests, not demands
- What to do when you're on the other side of receiving demands
- What you can do to better manage your energy when you're an ambitious but highly sensitive person (HSP)
BONUS: You can watch the full video of this interview HERE
Maggie Reyes is a Master Certified Life Coach and Modern Marriage Mentor who specializes in helping driven, ambitious women create their best marriages, without waiting for their partners to change or adding more work to their lives.
- Learn more about Maggie on her website HERE
- Listen to her podcast HERE
- Follow her on Instagram HERE
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As an executive coach for women, I'm super passionate about helping smart women who hate office politics get promoted and better paid.
I do this through my unique combination of:
- Self-directed neuroplasticity tools backed by science
- Negotiation strategies proven to work for women by academic research
- Intersectional feminist lens that honors women’s real, lived experiences
To learn about my 1:1 coaching series and to book your free hour-long consultation with me, click here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
Enjoy the show?
- Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
- Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts.
Connect with me
- *You want to get promoted and better paid with best tools possible. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it here:* https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply ****
- Connect with me on LinkedIn
- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
What's the worst that can happen if you negotiate as a woman in the workplace?
Getting escorted out by building security is probably NOT something you'd have imagined, but that's exactly what happened to my guest Kathryn Valentine.
But she didn't stop there.
Kathryn turned her "epic fail," a crash course in gender backlash into a thriving consultancy where she now helps companies retain female talent through negotiation training.
Companies like JP Morgan, KPMG, and TIAA hire her to train their women employees to negotiate for a more satisfying career where they are.
In this eye-opening conversation, Kathryn shares her wealth of practical, research-backed knowledge including:
- Why conventional negotiation advice fails most women
- What relational ask is and the two components that make it compelling
- The 4 step process for negotiating as a woman, while virtually eliminating gender backlash
- How managers benefit when women learn how to negotiate effectively
- The problematic assumption most managers make about those who ask for opportunities, and what you can do about it
- What "toy coding" research teaches us about gender socialization and its impact on negotiation confidence
- Why even though research is far from perfect, what non-binary folks and women of color can do to equip ourselves with a winning mindset
Learn more about Kathryn's company, Worthmore Strategies HERE (and access the free guide on 75+ things you can ask for besides salary).
Learn more about my coaching services HERE (and access free negotiation script: "How to Ask for a Big Pay Raise").
BONUS: You can also watch the video of this podcast interview HERE.
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- You want to get equipped with the BEST TOOLS POSSIBLE while letting the path to your promotion be easy, authentic, and fun. That's what I offer inside my Executive Coaching Series, and you can learn all about it HERE.
- Follow me on LinkedIn
- Connect with me on Instagram
- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
Women's voices have routinely been silenced, criticized and diminished in the workplace due to sexism.
How can we use our voice and speak with confidence, so we can be most effective in self-advocacy?
To answer this question, I interviewed my colleague Emily Jeanne Brown of OnVoice Coaching and Consulting.
In this episode you'll learn:
- What embodied voice is, and how you can speak with more confidence and authenticity by using techniques from classical voice and actor training
- How to turn around "Your voice is shrill" criticism, so you can embrace your full vocal range and speak from a place of empowerment rather than restriction
- How you can take small actions starting today to unwind limiting beliefs about your voice, so you can build confidence in yourself to speak up and be heard
- What the six points of contacts are, so you can guide yourself through a grounding exercise that will lead to speaking from calm confidence
Featured in this episode:
- Connect with Emily Jeanne Brown on Instagram, LinkedIn, and website
- Join Emily's free casual monthly drop-in sessions (from Sept 4, 2023 - Dec 4, 2023): OnVoice Embodiment Drop-In
Would you like to be supported so you can confidently advocate for the compensation and the position you actually deserve?
- Book a free 1:1 consultation with me and get your Blueprint to Confidence
Enjoy the show?
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- Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts.
Connect with me
- Wondering, "But WHAT DO PEOPLE ACTUALLY SAY when they ask for a pay raise?" I got ya. Come to JamieLeeCoach.com and get your free e-book "How to Ask for a Big Pay Raise" which includes real scripts my clients have used to get bolder, braver, and better paid
- To learn more about 1:1 coaching with me before booking your free consult, click HERE
- Follow me on LinkedIn
- Connect with me on Instagram
- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com
Looking for a job? Looking to negotiate a job offer?
If you're a yes to either one, this interview with professional career counselor and coach Emily K. Frank is a must listen.
We discuss salary negotiation strategies and tips for job seekers. Emily provides practical advice on researching market rates, talking to recruiters, using keywords in resumes, and articulating your value to employers so you can maximize your earning potential.
What you'll learn:
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How to distinguish among three types of recruiters: internal, external third party, and boutique. How each type has different levels of negotiating power and flexibility, and what this means for the job seeker.
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How to do research on market salary ranges, so you can have an informed starting point for salary negotiations. Questions you can ask recruiters, so you can gain insight into current market rates.
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What to say when you're asked for a salary requirement early on, so you have room for negotiation and don't lowball yourself. When the final salary discussion actually happens.
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How to leverage keywords in resumes, so you can get through applicant tracking systems. How to use AI tools so you can optimize your resume for specific job postings.
Featured in this episode:
- Join Leadership Lab for Women of the Global Majority on 8/23/23 at 3pm ET
- Connect with Emily K. Frank on her website, Facebook, and LinkedIn
- Jobscan
- Cultivated Culture Resume Scanner
- Seven Sisters Hiring Seven Sisters Facebook Group
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You want to grow your negotiating power, so you can have more purchasing power, the power to make decisions in your career, and the power to have your voice heard at the decision making table.
But what IS power, anyways? And how can you have more of the type of power that will be most effective for your situation?
In this episode, I walk you through the four types of power and the four steps you can take to have more power as a professional woman who wants to grow her career.
Featured in this episode:
- Making Conflict Work (Amazon)
- Book your free 1:1 consultation with me today. In this hour, we'll map out your blueprint to confidence and you'll know whether executive coaching will be a slam dunk fit for you or not.
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You don't need to overwork to get promoted as a woman in the workplace.
Neither do you have to bend over backwards to make sure everyone else is comfortable and happy, while you feel frustrated and resentful in your career.
You can equip yourself with simple, actionable negotiation strategies to improve your perceived value and make confident requests that get you on the growth track faster, not later.
In this episode, I'm sharing the live Q&A portion of a recent negotiation workshop.
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How do you negotiate with a boss who won't acknowledge that you ARE ready for the promotion you deserve?
Too many competent women (and particularly women of color) are denied the promotion they seek, even though they're already doing their managers' jobs.
Encountering gender bias in this way IS infuriating, and if you're in a similar situation, you have ways to take back control of the trajectory of your career.
In this episode, I walk you through five steps you can take:
- Remember that your career is your vehicle to drive
- Decide on what you want and why
- Choose a much bigger frame for your ask
- Take credit for your wins
- Make them say yes or no
Including a sample word-by-word script, so you know exactly how you can use your voice in a smart and strategic way to negotiate for better outcomes, even if your manager's got a reputation for overlooking women.
If you'd like to dive deeper with me, you can:
- JOIN the free negotiation workshop on Tuesday, July 18th, so you can workshop with me live on your own custom script and strategy, or
- BOOK your free 1:1 consultation with me today, so you can get your own custom blueprint to confidence and see how 1:1 coaching support can help you achieve your career goals for 2024 and beyond.
Featured in this episode:
- Episode 34: How to Get Past "You're Not Ready Yet" Objection and Fast Track Your Promotion
- Episode 15: Empathic Confrontation
Read the full transcript of THIS episode by clicking HERE.
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Why is it that smart women who are kicking butts at work often told they're "not ready yet" for the promotion?
Or that they're "too direct" or "net yet technical enough" or "too quiet?"
Short answer: unconscious gender bias is often at play. And you have options for navigating your way through and past it as a woman, to accelerate, not deter, your career growth.
In this episode, I walk you through:
- How to think about gender bias that permeates our society and workplaces, so you can make new choices that fuel your growth
- Breakdown of the communication strategy that helped my former client Amy gracefully and assertively address her manager's unconscious bias and have her promotion fast-tracked
- What mirroring is and how you can use it in your workplace self-advocacy to create alignment and accountability
- What unconditional positive regard is, and what lets you know you have it
- What empathic confrontation is and how to do it when you don't agree with your manager's assessment of your promotability
Featured in this episode:
- Episode 14: Flipping Scripts with Amy Scoville
- Episode 15: Empathic Confrontation
- Martha Beck website
Here's what my former client Jennifer Tsui says:
*Before coaching, a problem at work used to feel catastrophic, but now I approach problem-solving with more confidence, persistence, and resilience, as I become more confident in my leadership skills.
I let go of the belief that people were working against me, or that they weren't invested in helping me grow in my career. I now see I have allies if I'm brave enough to ask for help.
I'm now carrying forward with me neuroscience-based techniques that help me stop negative thought patterns and help me re-direct towards better outcomes.*
As a result of coaching with Jamie, I've become more confident in myself and secured a workplace transition that feels right for me and my long-term goals.Book your 1:1 consultation today and get started on re-directing both your brain and your words towards the future where you lead with grounded confidence, even if your manager's wrong about you. Click HERE to access my Calendly.
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In this episode, I walk you through one of the most simple and effective tools for reducing anxiety that you can try with me, right here right now, as you're listening.
This is from the book The Anti-Anxiety Toolkit by Melissa Tiers, my teacher and the founder of Center for Integrative Hypnosis. (Here's the link to her book on US Amazon)
Here's the link to a LinkedIn video of me demonstrating bilateral stimulation, another technique that Melissa taught me. My clients tell me this also helps them reduce anxiety and gain agency over their emotions.
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Join me and WHOW (Women Helping Other Women) for breakfast networking on Tuesday, 6/6/23 at Sarabeth's in Manhattan, New York. Click HERE to secure your spot today.
If you want expert 1:1 guidance in your corner so you can generate genuine self-confidence to speak up, advocate and lead in your career, you're invited to book your free consultation with me today.
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In this episode, you'll learn
- A fresh take on networking that's less about expecting something out of someone, but about how to create generate new, expansive possibilities for all sides
- How an unexpected conversation led me to getting a 25% raise and promotion down the line
- What to do when you encounter unconscious bias against Asian American (or BIPOC, or any other marginalized identities) women leaders in the workplace
If you want expert 1:1 guidance in your corner so you can generate genuine self-confidence to speak up, advocate and lead in your career, you're invited to book your free consultation with me today.
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In this episode, I share four examples of how making specific and actionable request for what your want helps the other side, too.
If you're in NYC metro area, meet me at breakfast networking event for professional women on Tuesday, June 6th at 8am EST. Click HERE to register and secure your spot.
If you want 1:1 support so you can have greater confidence and ease to negotiate, influence, and lead in your career and life, you're invited book your free consultation with me today.
Click HERE to book. I guarantee you will walk away with your custom blueprint to confidence.
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I was recently tagged on a social media post written by a mid-career professional who's pivoting from academia to non-profit.
She's received an offer for her dream job, but when she assessed the details of the offer, she realized her all-in compensation would be lower than what she's walking away from.
She wants to negotiate, so she'd break even at the new job. But she's worried she doesn't know how to write the email correctly.
In this episode, I'm walking you through each of the five steps and sample language I've suggested to her.
You'll learn:
- Why you want to approach the salary negotiation like you're responding to a party invite
- How to frame for value in a way that enhances your working relationship
- The value of being real, human and honest in a salary negotiation email
- Why you want to express flexibility and what you can say to invite them to a conversation
- Two things I wouldn't say in a salary negotiation email and why
If you want to be supported by an expert so you can have genuine confidence that helps you negotiate and lead in your career and life, you're invited to book your free 1:1 consultation with me today. Click HERE **to find a time that works for you.
In this hour-long conversation, I'll walk you through an in-take and offer a blueprint for your confident career advancement strategy. If there's a fit for both sides, we'll discuss how we can work together.**
Featured in this episode
- Episode 28: Salary Negotiations and Severance Negotiations with Jordan Sale
- Episode 26: Three Compensation Negotiation Strategies That Work For Women
- JamieLeeCoach.com
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In this episode, I sat down with Jordan Sale, founder of pay equity startup 81cents, which helps historically excluded minorities and young professionals negotiate their pay through data collection and hands-on mentorship.
We discussed:
- How Jordan's uncle opened her eyes to salary negotiation with one powerful question 02:17
- Why you should negotiate non-monetary things, and what to negotiate, beyond salary, when you negotiate 06:50
- Some of the most common blindspots young professionals in STEM or those transitioning from academia to for-profit have when it comes to negotiating their starting offers 19:01
- Why having access to salary benchmarking data helps to close gender and color wage gaps 22:02
- A comprehensive review of what's negotiable when you're laid off and offered a severance package 31:10
- The help you can get from 81cents, Rora, and so much more 48:31
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**As an executive coach, I help smart women who hate office politics get promoted and better paid by combining the best of negotiation strategies with practical neuroscience.
To get started, book your free 1:1 consultation with me by CLICKING HERE****.
In this hour-long conversation, I will help you build your custom roadmap to career success.**
Featured in this episode:
- Episode 19: 8 Do's and 6 Don'ts of Salary Negotiation
- Connect with Jordan Sale on LinkedIn by clicking HERE
- Learn more about 81cents HERE
- 81cents recently joined forces with Rora. Learn more about Rora HERE.
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In this workshop recording, you're going to learn:
- Three simple, immediately actionable techniques that leverage your brain's neuroplasticity, so you can feel less anxiety and more confident as you make requests that serve your career growth
- Why self-advocacy is an act of service, and how you can use that as a winning strategy, especially if you're a woman or a person socialized as a woman
- Why women and underrepresented professionals feel anxious when it comes to asking for what we want, and how to overcome it
If you want 1:1 expert guidance in your corner, so that you can feel more calm, confident and grounded, as you navigate and negotiate for your career growth, you're invited to book your free 1:1 consultation **with me today.
In this hour-long conversation, I'll help you custom-fit my proven process, tools, and techniques, so you know exactly how you can achieve satisfying career growth.**
Click HERE to book your consultation.Get the full show notes and transcript here:https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com/2033808/12689824-practical-neuroscience-for-negotiation-confidence
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You're invited to join my free, interactive workshop on April 18th at 12pm EST (New York Time): How to Advocate For Your Career Growth with Less Anxiety.
You'll learn three of my favorite self-directed neuroplasticity tools to help you feel more calm and confident as you speak up, advocate and negotiate for the career you want.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How I once used to struggle advocating and negotiating for myself, even though I worked hard and enjoyed going to bat for my company and others
- The three key lessons I've learned that I now teach clients
- What you'll learn at the interactive workshop: How to Advocate for Your Career Growth with Less Anxiety
- Three research-backed strategies proven to help women close their wage gaps
- How you can mentally prepare, and what you can say to improve your compensation or monetary negotiation outcomes
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If you've ever felt anxious or even angry after negotiating for your career growth with your boss -- who seemed upset that you negotiated -- there are five steps you can take to objectively assess the situation, regain your composure, and defuse misunderstanding, so you can continue the negotiation process.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- What post-advocacy jitters are, and why it's important to understand it as a normal part of the process
- What to do and what to say, when your boss gets upset that you negotiated, so you can mend the working relationship WITHOUT conceding your ask
- What survivalist reaction is, and understanding the invisible context in which the reaction happens for professional women
If you want 1:1 expert guidance in your corner, so you can build genuine self-confidence to speak up, lead and advocate for your career growth, you're invited to book your free 1:1 consultation with me by CLICKING HERE.
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How do you make the case to double your rate? A subscriber recently posed this question, and I'm sharing my answer here.
Whether you are an entrepreneur who sets her own rates, an employee earning a wage, or an entrepreneurial employee with ambitions of one day setting, then doubling your own rate, you'll find something relevant and useful here.
I've used the same mutual-benefit negotiation principles, that I once used to negotiate my pay raise as an employee, to grow my business. Now, I often teach the same principles behind sales and marketing strategies I've learned as an entrepreneur to help my clients get promoted and better paid.
You'll learn:
- The two things you first need to create, before you make the case for doubling your rate
- Sample script you can use to create leverage in salary negotiation, when you have multiple job offers
- What giving value ahead of time is, and how to do it from a position of strength
- How to manage up in a smart and strategic way, so that you're set up for negotiation success in the workplace
- How to build the case for what you want in the mind of the decider
Featured in this episode:
- BOOK your free 1:1 sales call with me to find out how executive coaching can help you grow your confidence to lead, influence and negotiate as a woman professional
- READ the full transcript of each episode here: https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com
- LISTEN to episode 2: Five Steps to Secure Your Promotion Ahead of the Annual Review
- LISTEN to episode 8: How to Get Better Paid, Pt. 1 (Pitfalls)
- Check out Simone Seol's Joyful Marketing podcast
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In this episode, I'm coming clean about something personal I kept hush-hush for so long. I'm also sharing the replay of last year's Leadership Lab and inviting you to this year's Leadership Lab, an open group coaching call for women who want to REDEFINE leadership in their own unique voice, so they can feel alive and aligned as they take charge in their careers and lives.
You will learn:
- The unorthodox thing about me I was reluctant to share
- How self-advocacy builds leadership in the workplace
- What to remind yourself of when you feel doubtful and unsure about being a leader
- Five key phrases for getting buy-in on your ideas or your promotion
- How to stay resilient and focused in the age of distractions and distressful news
- How to define your own success as a newly appointed manager to a team, when higher-ups don't define it for you
- What to do when you get a 360 review with completely polarizing feedback from different folks
CLICK HERE to join this year's Leadership Lab on March 21st at 12pm EST.
CLICK HERE to book your free 1:1 consultation with me to find out exactly how you and I can work together, so you build both the self-confidence and the leadership skills to help you get to the next level in your career.
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Why do we -- especially women and minorities -- hate office politics? What can we do to grow in our careers, without misusing power in the workplace?
But also, who the heck is this Jamie Lee (points to self), and why should you listen to any of my career advice on the internet?
I had the honor of answering these and other pointed and potent questions in an interview that recently got published online.
Because the insights and suggestions apply to folks working across many industries such as science, tech, engineering, math, non-profits, etc, I'm sharing my answers and additional insights here on this podcast.
You'll learn:
- How the experience of marginalization can lead to associating power with the misuse of power
- How to think about your promotion to have greater leadership presence
- How to build genuine confidence to advocate for the career growth you want
- My three unconventional tips to consider when thinking about working with an executive or career coach
Featured in this episode:
- Read the full article: Advance Your Career When You Hate Office Politics on Actuary Magazine
- Book your free 1:1 consultation with me by clicking HERE
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In this webinar recording, you'll learn:
- how to bust three myths that keep smart, competent women overworked, but underpaid and under promoted
- A dead simple, but super effective way to articulate your professional value in one sentence so you can feel confident in both negotiation and in networking.
- And my mad-lib negotiation script along with the framework that explains the thinking behind the script.
When you implement this well, you will have your manager, your client, your boss, nodding their head in agreement and thanking you for advocating for your growth.
If you know anyone who can benefit from learning how to negotiate for themselves, please be a friend and share this episode with them.
If you want to dive deeper and have the support of an expert in your corner, so you can start building your self-advocacy muscle and confidently take the reins over your career growth, you're invited to book your free 1:1 consultation with me by clicking HERE.
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In this episode, I'm getting personal and sharing some of my early life experiences that have shaped my money philosophy and why I help women get bolder, braver, and better paid.
To me, money is simply a bonus byproduct of having honored the limitless capacity of the human mind, brain, and soul, and a byproduct of having cultivated courage and conviction in the face of difficult circumstances.
I coach for reasons bigger than money, because I know first hand what it's like to overcome being an immigrant, being in a lower economic class, and being a woman in a patriarchal society that undervalues women's contributions.
For these reasons, I'm also sharing an important business announcement with the intention of making executive coaching more accessible to underprivileged women.
You'll learn:
- Why money is not my life's purpose and does not define my self-worth
- What's bigger and more valuable and more important than making large sums of money at the expense of your well-being
- How to see money as a neutral tool, so you can use it in a way that reduces harm in the world and honors your values
- The mindset and thinking behind the class-equitable sliding scale fee
If you want to dive deeper with me, you're invited to book your free 1:1 consultation by clicking HERE. In this hour-long, risk-free conversation, you'll find out exactly how coaching will help you generate genuine confidence that creates the ripple effect of positive change starting with you, your career, your income, then expanding to touch the lives of people you love and future generations.
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On February 14th -- yes, on Valentine's Day -- at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard, I'm hosting an open negotiation workshop, and y'all are invited to attend for absolutely free.
At this interactive workshop, you're going to learn
- how to bust three myths that keep smart, competent women overworked, but underpaid and under promoted
- A dead simple, but super effective way to articulate your professional value in one sentence so you can feel confident in both negotiation and in networking.
- And my mad-lib negotiation script along with the framework that explains the thinking behind the script.
When you implement this well, you will have your manager, your client, your boss, nodding their head in agreement and thanking you for advocating for your growth.
CLICK HERE to register and secure your spot. Show up live and ask me questions, or watch the replay at a later time.
If you know anyone who can benefit from learning how to negotiate for herself, please be a friend. It is an act of love to send the link and share the invitation.
As a coach, I've helped my clients negotiate and earn $2MM+ in additional income.
But before that, as a young professional, I bungled my own salary negotiation and found out I'd left $50K on the negotiating table.
I felt so disappointed in myself.
I want to help you avoid disappointment and to avoid costly mistakes I made.
In this episode, I walk you through the 8 DOs and 6 DON'T's of salary negotiation that I learned the hard way.
You'll learn:
- What you can say, when you go beyond online searches and talk to real people to expand your salary expectations
- Key questions you can ask your employer or client, so you can laser in on the value of your contributions and make your ask a no-brainer
- How to make use of a key communication skill that FBI hostage negotiators use to create rapport in high-stakes conversations, so you build, not burn bridges, while growing your income
- What you can say when you want to set a positive tone to your salary negotiation without getting defensive when they offer you something below your expectations
- Why inflation is not a good basis for asking for a raise
- Why checking boxes don't move your career
- How to avoid setting a low bar for yourself so you don't end up leaving money on the table
If you want expert 1:1 guidance in your corner so you can generate genuine self-confidence to speak up, negotiate, and lead in your career, you're invited to book your free consultation with me today.
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Come learn how to negotiate and secure your pay raise this year. You're invited to register for free Negotiation Workshop on February 14, 2023 at 3pm EST. Click HERE to register so you can join live or get the replay.In 2022, I completed Advanced Certification for Feminist Coaching (ACFC) led by Master Confidence Coach Kara Loewentheil.
Kara interviewed me and my two peers from the ACFC program for a discussion around the challenges women face when they're transitioning to leadership, navigating office politics, and negotiating in the workplace.
My peers are Jenn Deal, who is a life coach and practicing lawyer who works with high-achieving women, and Annie Framand, a psychologist and leadership coach.
This is a replay of that conversation, which was recently featured on Kara's Unf*ck Your Brain podcast.
You'll learn:
- The most common mindset challenges Jenn, Annie, and I see our clients encounter at work.
- Our thoughts on what ambition means, and why women have trouble identifying with being ambitious.
- How Jenn, Annie, and I have navigated our careers pre-coaching as ambitious women.
- What tiara syndrome means, and how it’s holding you back.
- Our thoughts on how women can deal with the repercussions of standing up and negotiating for themselves.
- The difference between advocating for yourself with assertiveness versus defending yourself out of anxiety.
- Our top tips for women stepping into leadership, navigating office politics, and more.
If you want expert 1:1 guidance in your corner so you can generate genuine self-confidence to speak up, advocate and lead in your career, you're invited to book your free consultation with me today.
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What if WILD things are possible when you access your own negotiating genius?
What if extraordinary success becomes your normal when you stop waiting for other people's validation, and you start advocating for yourself as the CEO of your career?
How would that confidence catapult your entrepreneurial dreams into reality, so that you do become CEO of your own profitable company?
This is not fantasy. This is the real story of my client Grace Anniskett.
Grace started her career from the bottom, knowing no one, not knowing a computer, commuting 90 miles a day from a small town in remote Alaska, making minimum wage.
Though she once floundered around amongst toxic people who didn't believe in her, she has rebuilt her self-confidence and more than quadrupled her income since engaging me as her executive coach.
Grace is now a highly-sought after SaaS based software implementation and change management expert, consultant and CEO of Anniskett Consulting Group.
In this inspiring interview, Grace and I discussed:
- The mindset and actions that propelled her career journey from entry level to CEO
- Brilliant ideas on how women and women of color can take the lead in career negotiations and outsmart pushback even before it happens
- And how to quantify the value of your contributions, so you can negotiate for bigger pay, regardless of whether your role is client-facing or not, including when there's restructuring or layoffs at your company
Do you want to astonish yourself with the wild things you accomplish, when you're no longer stymied by your irrational fears and self-defeating habits? If that's you, I invite you to book your free 1:1 sales call with me today. I will help you unlock your own negotiating genius, so you can confidently lead the way, from where you are now all the way to the C-Suite. Click here to book your free 1:1 sales call with me. I guarantee you will leave the hour with your custom blueprint to confidence.
Featured in this episode:
- Grace's LinkedIn
- Anniskett Consulting Group
- Get your free e-book How to Ask for a Big Pay Raise
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In this episode, you'll learn 6 actionable tips and word-by-word scripts you can use to confidently ask for a pay raise and get it.
Iveta Zaklaniskova, a leadership and communication coach based in Europe, invited me to do a joint LinkedIn Live session with her.
At this live, she and I each shared three tips and scripts that we've found to be crucial for our clients' success in securing a pay raise.
Between the two of us, there was so much immediately applicable and valuable information, so I'm excited to be sharing the recording of that live with you.
You'll learn:
- What to keep in mind when you don’t feel confident speaking up for yourself
- How to research for your pay raise ahead of the conversation
- What to say to folks in your network, so you can collect real data points from real people you know, so you can be confident you're not leaving money on the table
- How to demonstrate your thought leadership and readiness while asking for the raise
- What to do so you don’t feel indebted or disempowered at the negotiation table
- What to do if your manager lacks people management skills, doesn’t give constructive feedback, or says you’re not ready for the promotion or raise you want
Register to join (or get the replay of) my upcoming virtual training: Negotiation Workshop: How to Secure Your Pay Raise. It'll be on Tuesday, February 14th at 3pm EST. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY.
If you want expert 1:1 guidance in your corner so you can generate genuine self-confidence to speak up, advocate and lead in your career, you're invited to book your free consultation with me today.
Featured in this episode
- Connect with Iveta Zaklaniskova on LinkedIn
- Download her scripts
- Get your free ebook: How to Ask for a Big Pay Raise
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Negotiation is a series of conversations, often with difficult folks who tend to have a tendency to bulldoze their way through conversations.
If you ever found it hard to get your word in edgewise with these folks, or if you ever struggled to speak up, because you didn't want to upset them or burn bridges, this episode is must listen.
I invite you to test drive the sample scripts I provide here, so you can see the impact of it in your own life and career.
In this episode, you're going to learn Empathic Confrontation, a proven way to get through to difficult people, get yourself heard, and advocate for yourself with empathy and strength.
If you want to dive deeper, so you can equip yourself with both skill and confidence to negotiate for the career growth you want, you're invited to book your free 1:1 sales call with me today**.
In this call, I'll help you build a custom roadmap to your career success, so you know how you can bridge the gap from where you are now to where you want to go, no matter who's being difficult in your career and life right now.*Click here* to book today or email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com to set up a time that's most convenient for you.**
In this episode, you'll learn:
- 3 components of Empathic Confrontation
- Why each of these components work, and
- Concrete examples from my own life and from my clients' careers for powerfully standing your ground and having your say
Featured in this episode:
- Disarming the Narcissist by Wendy Behary
- Episode 14: Flipping Invisible Scripts with Amy Scoville
- Book your free 1:1 sales call with me today
- Read the full transcript of this show here
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What might you do, if you stopped believing that you're under-qualified or that you don't deserve the job you have?
Too often, these limiting beliefs become invisible scripts that hold people back from negotiation confidence.
But scripts are flippable. You can brave the conversation to be compensated and evaluated equitably at work, so you get promoted and better paid without letting neither your invisible scripts or other's unconscious bias stall your career growth.
This is exactly what my client Amy Scoville, a software engineer, a mother of two, and once the only woman in her team, has done.
This interview with Amy is a masterclass in flipping invisible scripts, building confidence to advocate for your growth, and creating financial abundance as a working parent.
**Are you struggling with impostor syndrome as a woman in a male-dominated workplace, as Amy once did?
Do you want to flip your invisible scripts so you can start thinking, feeling, and behaving differently, so that you become the authentic leader you want to be and have the career you want to have?*If that's you, you're invited to book a free hour-long 1:1 sales* call with me. Come find out how you can be supported to unlearn patterns of playing small, so you can advocate for the growth you deserve.
Click here to book your call today.**
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No matter what your age is, you are not "too old" for your dreams, whether that is becoming CXO, starting a business, or becoming a competitive body-builder (case in point: Ernestine Shepherd)
It is not possible for you to be "over the hill," because that's just an outdated story that our youth-obsessed media has conditioned you to think.
You are more than a story. Your potential is greater than your thoughts.
As I celebrate my 41st birthday on New Year's Eve (and thank you in advance for all the lovely birthday wishes), my personal philosophy is that, as I get older, I get healthier, wealthier and hotter (because genuine confidence is sexy).
In this birthday celebration episode, I share with you exactly how I lived and breathed this philosophy in 2022 to help inspire you into a more confident mindset for 2023 and beyond.
**Would you like to dive deeper and do the work that breaks through BS gender socialization that women should stay meek, small, and underpaid?
Would you like to achieve your career ambitions, even faster than you think is possible, while feeling confident speaking up and feeling comfortable in your own skin?
If yes, you're invited to book your 1:1 sales call with me where I'll help you get equipped with both a confident mindset and a proven action plan to make your career ambitions a tangible reality. Click here to select a time that best fits your schedule. (If you don't see a time that works for you on my Calendly, email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com and we'll make it work.)**
What you'll learn from this episode:
- How to undo the effects of harmful socialization about women and aging we've internalized through no fault of our own
- What to do when the real obstacle to achieving your career ambition is a limiting belief about being "too old"
- 3 steps I take to create a mindset shift for myself
- HEALTHIER: How understanding the relationship between my thoughts, emotions, and body helped me improve my well-being
- WEALTHIER: Why money fails to be a true source of security and safety, and the intentional thought I practiced that created a sense of ease, joy, and confidence
- HOTTER: What lies at the root of self-confidence, and the simple steps you can take to develop genuine self-confidence starting today
Featured in this podcast:
- Download my free ebook with scripts How to Ask for a Big Pay Raise on my website JamieLeeCoach.com
- Read the full transcript of this episode here
- Catch up on the How to Get Better Paid podcast series
- Listen to the
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If you struggle with having the confidence to negotiate as the only female or woman of color in the leadership call, here's something you must know.
Too often, smart women fall into the trap of overfunctioning -- delivering more than is necessary and working more than is healthy -- in an effort to outrun the doubt and discomfort of being the only in the room.
Though common, this isn't how it's "supposed to be."
Having confidence in your worth is 100% possible without burning out.
You absolutely can take good care of yourself, give yourself rest, and make headway towards your C-Suite ambition, while growing your income.
This is exactly what my client Brandy Walton is doing through executive coaching.
In this episode, Brandy shares her wisdom, insights and actions leading to lasting results in her career.
BEFORE
- Operating from perfectionism, always giving 150% of herself, while burning out, lacking confidence, and not taking time to refill her cup
- Second guessing her excellence with the internal dialogue of "Am I enough? Am I doing enough? Should I do more?"
- Not negotiating for her career ambitions
AFTER
- Having confidence in her worth, knowing in her core that she has what it takes to be a great leader
- Giving herself grace and prioritizing her well-being so she can be her best self at work and in her life
- Building an action plan around her C-Suite ambitions and creating alignment on the plan through collaborative negotiation
You're invited to book your 1:1 sales call with me where I'll help you take what you're dreaming about in your career and put it into an action plan, so you know how you can achieve your C-Suite ambitions in a confident and sustainable way... even if you are the only woman or woman of color at the leadership table for now.
Featured in this podcast:
- Connect with Brandy Walton on LinkedIn
- Download my free ebook with scripts How to Ask for a Big Pay Raise on my website JamieLeeCoach.com
- Book your free 1:1 sales call with me
- Read the full transcript of this episode here
- Catch up on the "How to Get Better Paid" podcast series, where I teach my salary negotiation principles
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This is the live Q&A portion of How to Get Better Paid series, where I answered all the questions including:
- How do you advocate for your promotion, if your boss doesn't advocate for you?
- How do you anchor, how do you tell them what you want, if you don't know what the fair market range is for your salary?
- What to do when you are working in a nonprofit, and how to advocate for yourself when you're starting out, and so much more...
You can also:
- WATCH the full webinar here on Youtube
- DOWNLOAD your free e-book on how to ask for a big pay raise at JamieLeeCoach.com
- BOOK your free 1:1 sales call with me to find out how executive coaching can help you grow your confidence to lead, influence and negotiate as a woman professional
- READ the full transcript of every episode here: https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com
If you missed any of this special four-part podcast series How to Get Better Paid, go back and listen to:
- Part 1 (episode 8) You'll learn the ROOT CAUSE behind why it’s so uncomfortable for smart, competent women to ask for higher pay and what to do about it
- Part 2 (episode 9) You'll learn HOW TO CLOSE YOUR WAGE GAP by taking simple action regardless of where you are in the annual review cycle
- Part 3 (episode 10) You'll learn WHAT TO SAY before and during compensation conversations to ensure collaborative agreement from a position of strength and confidence
You'll get the best of my proven salary negotiation strategies, tips and insights that have worked for real women like you.
If you enjoyed this podcast, please share and subscribe.
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This is part 3 of How to Get Better Paid series. (In case you missed it, listen to part 1, part 2, and continue to part 4.
In this episode you'll learn:
* My UNCONVENTIONAL strategy that gets my clients securing $10K's and $100K's in additional income in salary negotiations
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What ANCHORING is and why Anchoring High and Anchoring First works
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WHAT to do and say when you encounter pushback, so you don't immediately concede or settle for less than what you want
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How negotiation skills translates to LEADERSHIP confidence, and more
Featured in this podcast:
- WATCH the full webinar here on Youtube
- DOWNLOAD your free e-book on how to ask for a big pay raise at JamieLeeCoach.com
- BOOK your free 1:1 sales call with me to find out how executive coaching can help you grow your confidence to lead, influence and negotiate as a woman professional
- READ the full transcript of each episode here: https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com/
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This is part 2 of How to Get Better Paid series. (Listen to part 1 and continue to part 3)
In this episode you'll learn:
* What your SALARY actually reflects, which flies in the face of what we were taught in school
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WHAT TO SAY to claim value in career conversations, so you can confidently build a case for the growth that you want
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Simple steps you can take right away to BUILD BRIDGES instead of burning them, so you improve both your reputation and career satisfaction
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Key DECISIONS you want to make to regain control and to avoid getting blindsided in career conversations big and small
Featured in this podcast:
- WATCH the full webinar here on Youtube
- DOWNLOAD your free e-book on how to ask for a big pay raise at JamieLeeCoach.com
- BOOK your free 1:1 sales call with me to find out how executive coaching can help you grow your confidence to lead, influence and negotiate as a woman professional
- READ the full transcript of each episode here: https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com/
If you enjoyed this podcast, please share and subscribe.
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You deserve to get better paid.
Truth is, you do NOT have to overwork or be an arrogant blowhard to make more money in your career.
In this special four-part podcast series: How to Get Better Paid, you're getting the best of my proven salary negotiation strategies, tips and insights that have worked for real women like you.
You'll learn:
* PROVEN strategies to secure higher pay without underselling yourself or leaving money on the table
-
ROOT CAUSE behind why it’s so uncomfortable for smart, competent women to ask for higher pay and what to do about it
-
HOW TO CLOSE YOUR WAGE GAP by taking simple action regardless of where you are in the annual review cycle
-
WHAT TO SAY before and during compensation conversations to ensure collaborative agreement from a position of strength and confidence
-
COMMUNICATION TACTICS used by negotiation experts to get past “no” or “not now” in a gracefully assertive way that works for women
Featured in this podcast:
- WATCH the full webinar here on Youtube
- DOWNLOAD your free e-book on how to ask for a big pay raise at JamieLeeCoach.com
- BOOK your free 1:1 sales call with me to find out how executive coaching can help you grow your confidence to lead, influence and negotiate as a woman professional
- READ the full transcript of each episode here: https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com/
Enjoy the show?
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If you don't want to get bogged down by insecurities in your career, you won't want to miss my workshop on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 (You can watch the replay here).
The workshop is about how to bounce back, so you can reorient yourself and create momentum in the direction of the career growth you want.
In this podcast, I'm giving you the context for why I'm hosting this workshop -- from both a personal and client perspective.
I'm also sharing a client case study for what's possible when you bounce back in your confidence and clarity.
In this podcast, you'll learn:
- The key lesson that helped me bounce back from career setbacks, failures and disappointments
- Why you can grow your income and impact, even if you often experience self-doubt and anxiety
- How a client is quadrupling her income after bouncing back from feeling insecure as a first-time manager
Book your free 60-min consultation, where I'll help you bridge the gap from where you are now to where you want to go in your career. I guarantee you will leave with your custom blueprint for going from insecure to growing your income and impact.
Featured in this podcast:
- Bounce Back Workshop on November 15, 2022
- How to secure your raise with zero objection on Instagram (1 minute reel)
- Get your free e-book "How to Ask for a Big Pay Raise" on JamieLeeCoach.com and get on my newsletter to stay up-to-date on tips, invites, and more
- Read the full transcript of this episode here.
There's an inconvenient truth we all must embrace in order to negotiate our career growth without burning out in the process.
The truth is that work is not your whole life. Getting promoted, getting better paid can be amazing and fun, but your career is not the end all, be all of your life's purpose.
But your whole life -- with all its beauty, complexity, joys, and sadness -- impacts how you show up to work.
Hard things in life, like losing a loved one, happen.
The way through the hard isn't about pretending to be perfect, blaming yourself, or hiding out in compare and despair.
The way through is about embracing the often messy and painful human experience, which paradoxically leads to greater self-confidence.
In this podcast, my client Shama and I discussed:
- How coaching tools helped Shama achieve career growth while processing grief
- How not to burn out when you're a BIPOC, a child of immigrants, and the first in your family to work in a professional field
- Why unpacking all-or-nothing thinking and patriarchal conditioning is critical for building genuine confidence in the the workplace
- How Shama set boundaries and cut down on emotional labor at work
- When NOT to hire a coach and why Shama chose to work with me 1:1
You're invited to book your 1:1 sales call with me where I'll help you bridge the gap from where you are now to where you want to go in your career. I guarantee you will leave with your custom blueprint for confidence, so you can navigate through the hard and negotiate with success.
Featured in this podcast:
- Connect with Shama Rahman on LinkedIn
- Download my free ebook with scripts How to Ask for a Big Pay Raise on my website JamieLeeCoach.com
- Book your Blueprint to Confidence session (free 1:1 sales call with me)
Everyone can be a powerhouse.
You can be as effective and confident as you want to be, as you achieve breakthrough after breakthrough in your career and life.
For many women, the key to start claiming and achieving the growth you want is healing impostor syndrome.
In this episode, I share my own journey from tearfully struggling with impostor syndrome to feeling terrific in my own success.
You'll learn the mindset tools I continue to use on a daily basis, so you know how to use the power of your mind to achieve satisfying career growth.
Book your free 60-min consultation, where I'll help you bridge the gap from where you are now to where you want to go in your career. I guarantee you will leave with your custom blueprint for replacing impostor syndrome with confidence.What you will learn:
- Why celebrating your wins is a cornerstone for building self-confidence
- What impostor syndrome is
- Why experiencing impostor syndrome is common among high-achieving people
- Why your brain tells you well-intended lies at growth opportunities
- Why changing jobs or any other circumstance doesn't heal impostor syndrome
- The one realization that changed everything for me, when I struggled with low self-confidence
- 5 steps you can take right away to overcome impostor syndrome
Featured in this podcast:
- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com to book me to deliver interactive training (or webinar) on self-advocacy and negotiation skills for your women's group or ERG
- Instagram post by @theandreality: Impostor Syndrome is really just being mean to yourself in the midst of a growth opportunity
- Blueprint to Confidence strategy session (free 1:1 consult with me)
What do you need to say as a leader so that you get buy-in on your ideas?
How do you foster collaboration with difficult people through language?
When you don't know what to say, you also lack the confidence to lead and to advocate.
The words you use have the power to signal your authority and to convey your intention to bring value.
In this week's episode, I share five leadership communication tips with sample phrases that you can start using right away.
These phrases will get you addressing the bigger picture, establishing win-win, and confidently asking for what you need to thrive as a leader in the workplace.
Learn why these communication tips are not only essential for effective leadership, but also for your negotiation success.
In this podcast you'll learn:
- Why women leaders encounter impostor syndrome in male-dominated workplaces
- How leadership can be redefined in our own image, regardless of gender or identification
- The definition of leadership that I most like and why
- Why neither perfection or knowing it all is required for great leadership
- One of the most important decisions you will make as a leader
- How to get on the same page with everyone before engaging in dialogue
- What to say to establish win-win when working with difficult people
- How to get buy-in on the value of your ideas and your ask with one simple phrase
- How to build the muscle for asking for what you want without apology or seeking permission
- What to say when you encounter pushback
- What to say to generate curiosity in conversation with direct reports, higher-ups, and cross-functional partners
Featured in this podcast:
- Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com to book me to deliver interactive training (or webinar) on self-advocacy and negotiation skills for your women's group or ERG
- Download 5 Leadership Communication Tips and Phrases
- Blueprint to Confidence strategy session (free 1:1 consult with me)
We are taught to believe that hard work creates value.
As women, we're also taught to believe that our value is determined by forces outside of us, which has us often feeling as though we don't have value.
However, none of these disempowering beliefs are true.
While our personal value is sacrosanct and non-negotiable, our work value is something we create and can speak to...without overworking and burning out in the process.
To maximize your potential for career growth and satisfaction, you have to start articulating this value early and often.
In this episode, I share teaching highlights and coaching snippets from the live coaching call: Value Articulation Clinic.
If you want to take this work further with the support of an expert coach in your corner, book your free Blueprint to Confidence strategy session by clicking here.In this podcast you'll learn:
- 4 biggest misconceptions about value
- How to discern what the decision makers most care about, so you can be strategic in your communication
- Why you should start articulating your value early and often
- How to articulate your value without coming across as though you're complaining about doing hard work
- How to decide for yourself when you're in a culture of overwork
- Why there's no such thing as bragging
- How to cultivate relationships when you're new to a role
- My intention for teaching women self-advocacy and negotiation skills
Featured in this podcast:
- Episode 2: 5 Steps to Secure Your Promotion Ahead of the Annual Review
- Blueprint to Confidence strategy session (free 1:1 consult with me)
If you wait until the annual review to make a case for your promotion or raise, it will be too late.
You can ask, but most likely than not, you'll be told, "Let's review it next quarter or next year."
This is because by the time you have your annual review in the fourth quarter or first quarter of next year, decisions will have already been made behind closed doors.
In this episode, I'm walking you through five action steps you can take to front-run the decision making process and set yourself up for negotiation success ahead of the annual review.
To get implementation support on these steps, join Value Articulation Clinic on Thursday, September 8, 2022. You're going to walk away with real tools that work for real women in real situations.In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why women professionals are living the impossible dreams of our ancestors: 2:06
- What you will get by attending the free event: Value Articulation Clinic: 4:15
- How sending a simple, no-reply-needed email once a week can grow your visibility and improve your next performance review: 12:00
- Why so many smart, competent women feel inadequate even as they get a lot done: 18:28
- The key question to ask yourself to better articulate the value of your contributions: 19:46
- Why updating stakeholders and decision-makers on your achievements is not bragging, and how to do it effectively: 22:05
- What to do when you're already doing the job and don't yet have the title: 22:49
- How my client secured the highest pay raise possible by engaging in awkward conversations months ahead of the annual review: 24:20
- How articulating your value ahead of the review creates the domino effect 28:05
Featured in this podcast:
- Get your free negotiation script, tips, and invites at JamieLeeCoach.com
- How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith
- Where to find the full transcript of this episode, social links and more: podcast.jamieleecoach.com
Do you worry that advocating for what you want in the workplace will have you seen as greedy or selfish?
Or that you shouldn't make waves, or rock the boat, by speaking up for you?
While this is a common experience, it doesn't have to be yours.
When done well, advocating for your career growth benefits you, your team, your company, and the people who matter most to you.
When you align your growth with the goals of your company, you will be thanked for speaking up, saying no, and showcasing your wins.
This is why I teach my clients my core coaching philosophy: Self-advocacy is an act of service.
In this podcast, I walk you through my philosophy, three specific examples of how you can put this into action, and why it's so effective at getting my clients promoted and better paid without burning out or burning bridges.
Join my weekly newsletter and get my free e-book: How to Ask for a Big Pay Raise by coming to JamieLeeCoach.com. You'll get actionable tips, case studies and invites.In this podcast you'll learn:
- How I got started working as a coach helping women advocate, negotiate and lead
- What it means to ask well, and how it benefits both sides of the table
- How socialization creates internalized bias and what to do about it
- How to say no and set boundaries with grace
- How to make your promotion case a no-brainer for decision makers
- How to showcase your wins in a compelling way, without being arrogant
Featured in this podcast:
- Read or watch client result videos here: JamieLeeCoach.com/results
Hello! My name is Jamie Lee, and I'm an executive coach for smart women who hate office politics. I help them get promoted and better paid without throwing anyone under the bus.
For more than 10 years running, I've taught self-advocacy and negotiation skills to mid-career women in engineering, finance, law, life sciences, marketing and other industries.
I'm excited to announce I'm launching this podcast, Negotiate Your Career Growth, to share my insights with an even wider audience of working women around the world.
The official launch of the podcast will be on Monday, September 5th.
Make sure to subscribe today, so you don't miss out the proven strategies and actionable mindset tools that will help you become bolder, braver and better paid as the woman in charge of her career.
To learn more about my coaching practice and to get your free negotiation script, "How to Ask for a Big Pay Raise," come to https://www.jamieleecoach.com