The PowHER House: Recent Episodes
Brittney Canter-Barbe
Welcome to The PowHER House.
The place where executive women go for leadership lessons to help them build a career that brings them joy, purpose and more money than they ever thought possible.
I’m Brittney Canter-Barbe, former Fortune 500 executive turned entrepreneur, and each week, you’ll hear what real and honest female success looks like; how women are working to create change in their personal and professional lives – without the fluff.
It’s time for women to stop doing things alone. It takes a village, and it’s my biggest hope that this podcast can be that for you. Grab a seat at our table, and let’s claim our powHER. Together.
If you've been in corporate for quite some time, you already know how easy it is for burnout to sneak up on you.
It makes us unmotivated, uninspired, and just plain exhausted.
It can manifest in big ways (anxiety attacks, loss of sleep) or start small (feeling stuck, less interest in passions) but it’s all super dangerous.
The good news? There are things we can do about it.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- What burnout really is and how to identify the symptoms
- How to prioritize delegation and mentorship as a leader
- Three strategies to avoid burnout from happening so often
Join me at the PowHER Summit HERE: https://powhersummit.com/
Get started with my Build Unshakeable Confidence Course HERE: https://claimyourpowher.lpages.co/dominatetheboardroom-organic/
Visit my website for more information on how we can work together: claimyourpowher.com
Stay Connected with Brittney: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
Lady, I have a question for you…
What do you want your legacy to be?
In this episode of the PowHER House Podcast, we are replaying one of our top listener favorites from the archives about your leadership style and how it plays into your legacy.
I’m sharing a powerful framework to define what leadership means to you so that you can craft your own unique leadership style while also taking control of your career trajectory. After going through a series of thought-provoking questions, it will help you better understand how to truly excel and dominate in your field.
I learned over time that when you focus on what matters, you’ll climb the ladder without realizing it. Don’t climb the ladder just to climb it. Climb it as a result of your hard work and passion.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Why you’ve chosen this path for yourself
• The power of defining your legacy
• Emotional resilience and personal values in the workplace
• Four questions to determine what leadership means to you
Join me at the PowHER Summit HERE: https://powhersummit.com/
Get started with my Build Unshakeable Confidence Course HERE: https://claimyourpowher.lpages.co/dominatetheboardroom-organic/
Visit my website for more information on how we can work together: claimyourpowher.com
Stay Connected with Brittney: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
Today on the PowHER House Podcast, we are replaying one of our top listener favorites from the archives about transitioning from one role to another.
The experience is a challenging experience for many. Regardless if it's due to layoff, termination or your personal choice to leave a toxic environment – I know what you’re feeling.
It’s a period where you put your feet on the ground and feel like there’s nothing there; like our power is lost in the mix.
So, in typical fashion, I want to remind you to approach this transition by commanding your power; to reach deep down and believe in yourself the way I do.
To see yourself as the powerful, confident executive that you are - who deserves so much.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why you may be experiencing the transitional period
- Commanding the mindset that you’re ready to move on
- Building your dream position
- Using networking to your advantage
- Listening to your intuition
Join me at the PowHER Summit HERE: https://powhersummit.com/
Get started with my Build Unshakeable Confidence Course HERE: https://claimyourpowher.lpages.co/dominatetheboardroom-organic/
Visit my website for more information on how we can work together: claimyourpowher.com
Stay Connected with Brittney: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
Welcome to another episode of The PowHER House Podcast where Brittney is joined by Anna Cosic, an executive coach helping ambitious women achieve career success while maintaining balance in their lives.
Anna spent 10 years as an executive in highly operational roles where success was dependent on her ability to prioritize, manage her bandwidth and create fast results through her team - often while being the only woman in the room. During the course of her career, Anna has helped hundreds of women on all levels, from early-career professionals to CEOs, identify and implement strategies, techniques and tools to achieve success in their work and careers.
In this episode, we are continuing our series on negotiation as they discuss the importance of executive presence in negotiation, breaking down misconceptions around negotiating, and how women can improve their executive presence in the workplace. They also touch on setting boundaries and the importance of investing in oneself through mentorship and coaching to optimize time and energy.
You’ll learn:
- Challenges faced by women in the workplace
- How to transition from working hard to working smart
- Effective negotiation techniques for women in male-dominated workspaces
- How to break the hyper-independent mindset
- The way to overcome female resistance to self-investment
Follow along with Anna Cosic: Website, Instagram, LinkedIn
Download your free workbook HERE: https://share.hsforms.com/1K26eGV-3Q7WwNJJadO0Kbwd8n8h
Join me at the PowHER Summit HERE: https://powhersummit.com/
Get started with my Build Unshakeable Confidence Course HERE: https://claimyourpowher.lpages.co/dominatetheboardroom-organic/
Visit my website for more information on how we can work together: claimyourpowher.com
Stay Connected with Brittney: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
Are you tired of leaving money on the table?
When I was in corporate, I accepted a job offer for a six-figure salary, not realizing that my predecessor was making 26% more for the same exact role.
After seeing this, I realized that I had been conditioned by society to be so grateful for the first offer and not to negotiate, leading me to leaving a significant amount of money on the table.
Through my experience, I later realized that the majority of job offers extended to men were countered, while only about 0.8% of offers extended to women were.
That’s why in this new episode of the PowHER House podcast, we are continuing our negotiation series and talking through the toxic beliefs and societal conditioning that hinder women's negotiating efforts, while also sharing strategies on how to overcome them.
I am talking through how to command your power, embrace a love of money and success, and hire subject matter experts to improve your negotiating skills and overall worth. Make sure to tune in, grab your workbook with the link below and listen to the other episodes in the series if you haven’t already!
You’ll learn:
- How to negotiate like a white dude
- The culture of paying sticker price in business
- How to overcome salary negotiation challenges as a woman
- Embracing financial success as women
- The art of salary negotiation
Download your free workbook HERE
Join me at the PowHER Summit HERE
Get started with my Build Unshakeable Confidence Course HERE
Visit my website for more information on how we can work together: claimyourpowher.com
Stay Connected with Brittney: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
Lady, I have to ask you something… What do you think you deserve?
I have struggled with anxiety for most of my adult life and I really saw that showing up when I was in corporate.
But at the heart of it all, it boiled down to my underlying feelings. My nagging, intrusive thoughts, big secret worries about being financially secure, thoughts of not being good enough, or the thought of not being deserving of the position that I was in, were holding me back.
So once I understood that root cause, that forced me to dig deep and find out where this all was coming from.
I discovered that these were subliminal and subconscious - well, sometimes conscious - messages that we've been taught as women from the day we are born and then over and over every day for the rest of our lives.
That’s why in this second episode of our negotiation series, we are going over the root cause of why so many women don’t negotiate and how we can overcome it by understanding how deserving we are of having what we want. All we have to do is stop letting the lies define us, and step out of the box so that we can live in our PowHER.
You’ll learn:
- What deservingness really means
- The secret shame that impacts self-worth
- How to overcome rejection
- The steps to boldly negotiating
Download your free workbook HERE
Stay Connected with Brittney: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
Visit my website for more information on how we can work together: claimyourpowher.com
Welcome to the PowHER House Podcast! This is the first episode in our newest series about the power of negotiation and how you can use it to your advantage to dominate and achieve success in corporate.
Despite what most people think, negotiation doesn’t just stop when you get the job you wanted, land a promotion or close a business deal. As women, it is important for us to know how to negotiate the day-to-day details, too.
If you’re in the corporate world, negotiation is going to be a big part of your career and in this series, I’m going to teach you how to hone your negotiating skills and embrace the tug-of-war because it’s not going anywhere!
You'll Learn:
- Statistics about the difference between men and women negotiating
- Why so many women struggle with negotiating in general
- How women are losing massive amounts of money from not negotiating
- The steps to boldly negotiate and build unshakeable confidence
Download your free workbook HERE!
Stay Connected with Brittney: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
Visit my website for more information on how we can work together: claimyourpowher.com
In my 16 years in corporate, I realized that I needed to embrace the fact that I’m not for everyone.
One of my biggest pieces of advice is to stop carrying the baggage of everything the world has told you to be into your career, life, and personal relationships. I did that early on and guess what? I messed up a lot because I wasn’t showing up as my authentic self.
So in this final episode in our PowHER of You series, we are talking about the PowHer of Your Authentic Voice with our special guest, Emma Wainer, so that you can stop watering yourself down, be who you are and use your authentic voice.
Emma is a corporate speaker coach with a mission of helping female thought leaders share their expertise with authenticity and grace so that they gain the recognition and respect they deserve on local and global stages. Having worked in the public and private sectors, in corporate and in start-ups, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help women raise their visibility and credibility at work.
She has also developed and delivered corporate training programs on Advanced Presentation Skills for IT Professionals, Presence and Impact for Women, Storytelling for Business, Conflict Resolution, Embodied Leadership, Interview Skills, Voice for Business, as well as coaching speakers for TEDx Events.
You'll Learn:
- About the fear of speaking up and how to overcome it
- What holds many women back in business
- The difference between being an expert vs. accepting yourself as an expert
- The power of using your authentic voice
- How to build your self-esteem and confidence
Next week we are starting our new series on how to negotiate for corporate success, so make sure to tune in!
Follow along with Emma Wainer: Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube
Stay Connected with Brittney: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
Visit my website for more information on how we can work together: claimyourpowher.com
I believe that each one of us has a bada$$ boss inside of us, scratching and clawing to get out. All it takes is a little effort, bravery, and confidence to release it.
In this continuation of our PowHER of You series, our guest Dayana Aleksandrova is joining us today to talk about how you can get out of your own way and level TF up with stone-cold confidence, and a personalized, actionable plan.
Dayana is a Certified mindset coach, marketing mentor, and CEO with a mission to empower people so they no longer feel the crippling need to please others or fit into a box someone else created for them. Her mission is to help everyone embody the most confident version of themselves that takes no sh*t, feels excited to be seen and heard, and is able to make an impact with empathy and creativity.
You'll learn:
- How to find the mentor that brings out the bada$$ in you
- What causes a lack of confidence and how to overcome it
- How you can shift from ego to impact
- The importance of positive self talk
- How to organize your ideas to achieve your goals
Follow along with Dayana: Website, Instagram, LinkedIn
Stay Connected with Brittney: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
Visit my website for more information on how we can work together: claimyourpowher.com
I have to tell you ladies, change is always hard. Even if you’re leaving a toxic position, climbing the ladder into a more executive role, or scaling your business, it’s still challenging to leave behind the known and venture into the unknown.
We tend to resist big change — even if it’s GOOD change — because as humans, we love staying in comfort zones. We love security and consistency.
But these aren’t ingredients for massive success in our personal and professional lives. Instead, sometimes you just have to make the choice that will change the game for you.
In this continuation of our PowHER of You series, our guest Roxanne Chaput is joining us today to talk about how you can create everything you desire in life with the power of choice. With her experiences and expertise you will learn that you are truly limitless.
Roxanne is a Globally recognized Luminary, Inspirer, Celestial Guide, Celestial and Generational Earth Shaman, the Creator of The Illumination Retreat TM and the Host of Soul to Soul with Roxanne. She has successfully guided thousands by teaching them to alchemize and harmonize their internal medicines and experiences so that they can create everything they desire in their life.
You'll Learn:
- The near death experience that led Roxanne to questioning her authenticity in her life
- The importance of being authentic to yourself and what you’re made of
- Why we feel like we have to hide so many aspects of ourselves in order to fit in
- Why it’s important to understand that our spiritual essence is the exact same thing as our business entrepreneurial executive essence
- How we can be in vibrational alignment to receive everything that we want in life
Follow along with Roxanne Chaput: Website, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter,
Stay Connected with Brittney: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
Visit my website for more information on how we can work together: claimyourpowher.com
As high-powered female executives, we always juggle a million things at once and truly practicing self-love and care can start to take a backseat. Lady, this should be just as much of a priority as taking care of business.
When we love ourselves, our whole world changes. I always say that once you change the underlying beliefs holding you back and finally put an end to the negative self-talk, you're able to lead and conquer like the confident bad a$$ you are.
In this continuation of our PowHER of You series, I thought it was very fitting to have our special guest Judith Costa join us today to talk about all things self-love.
Judith is an Unconditional Love Coach, Self-Love Expert, Seminar Leader, Writer and Speaker, with a Master’s Degree in Psychology and Psychotherapy and an MBA. She helps her clients overcome their inner blocks to Love, learn how to know themselves better, achieve their dreams, and find love and happiness. She uses different techniques such as Coaching, the Akashic Records, Past Life Regression Therapy, and Astrology.
You'll Learn:
- The long term consequences of lacking self-love
- How to celebrate and appreciate life even when things aren't going well
- Why you have to live your life with self love
- How to identify the conversations that happens in your mind
- How you are the boss of your thoughts
Follow along with Judith Costa: Website, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest
Stay Connected with Brittney: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
Visit my website for more information on how we can work together: claimyourpowher.com
Have you been stuck in figuring out how to get yourself more followers on social media to get more career opportunities? Turns out, you don’t need millions of followers! You need a clear strategy to establish credibility, authority and trust with the people you want to attract.
To continue our PowHER of You series, there is no better person to touch on this than our special guest, Ann Carder. With more than forty-one years of business, marketing, sales & management experience and coaching and consulting hundreds of coaches, entrepreneurs and owners in over fifty different industries to more success, Ann knows what it takes to succeed in all areas of business.
She is the Founder and CEO of A. Carden Inc. and the Expert In You Brand and programs. Ann is passionate about helping others in business thrive and in this episode she is giving us her tips on how you can brand yourself for success!
You’ll Learn:
- How we are always marketing ourselves in some way
- The importance of staying true to your north star
- What causes people to not have a strong personal brand
- How to get clear on your end goal to succeed
- The power of one piece of content a day
- How important it is to be intentional about how you want to bring value to your audience
- How you can develop your content marketing muscle
Follow along with Ann Carden: Website, LinkedIn, Facebook
Stay Connected with Brittney: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
Visit my website for more information on how we can work together: claimyourpowher.com
Have you ever heard of sex talk on a business podcast? Well lady, there’s a first for everything!
We are getting right down to it this week to continue our PowHER of You series and our special guest Fanny Leboulanger is here to share her valuable insight on how we can reclaim our sexual power.
After years of working as a doctor helping women, Fanny decided to follow what was missing in her life. Her passion is helping women reconnect to their soul-full pleasure and reclaim their power through their sexuality.
By using a combination of ancient wisdom, modern science and a French sense of humor, in this episode Fanny talks to us about how we can reclaim the thriving and fulfilling life we deserve.
You’ll Learn:
- The concept of sacred sexuality and Tantra.
- How women can reclaim their sexual power through self-pleasure
- The 50,000 foot overview of self consent
- Why we can’t selectively numb ourselves
Follow along with Fanny Leboulanger on her Podcast and Instagram!
Stay Connected with Brittney: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
If you're ready to build a career that brings you joy, meaning and more money than you ever thought possible, then apply to join us in the PowHER Underground. Click HERE to apply!
Visit my website for more information on how we can work together: claimyourpowher.com
Are you tired of working for male bosses who tell you to dress conservatively so you can be taken seriously?
Kathleen Martinez, also known as the “real life Elle Woods”, sure was. Since then, she began her own very pink law firm after experiencing sexism in the field.
In this episode, we are talking to Kathleen all about how you can go against the grain in the corporate world and thrive. Just like Elle Woods, Kathleen goes above and beyond to defy stereotypes and break the stigma that often comes with glam in the workplace.
Kathleen reveals her struggles in the corporate world, how the constant judgment caused her to question her career, the mindset needed to keep going and how you can gain confidence as a business woman.
You’ll Learn:
- What it’s like to be a woman in the legal world
- The importance of telling your story on social media
- How to gain more confidence as a business woman
- The reality of the toxic culture in the legal world
Connect with Kathleen: TikTok, Instagram, Website
Stay Connected with Brittney: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
If you're ready to build a career that brings you joy, meaning and more money than you ever thought possible, then apply to join us in the PowHER Underground. Click HERE to apply!
Visit my website for more information on how we can work together: claimyourpowher.com
Have questions? Well I have answers, lady! In today’s episode, I answer all of the questions that were sent over to me from our community and walk you through how you can succeed using the PowHER formula.
You’ll Learn:
- How to ask for a raise and make it a no-brainer for your boss
- Why you should have allies to help validate your ideas
- Our PowHER formula to dominate as a female CEO
- The importance of investing in a mentor to set yourself up for success
If you loved this episode and want to submit your own question, make sure to email me at info@claimyourpowher.com to get your burning question answered in the next Q&A episode!
Stay Connected with Brittney: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
If you're ready to build a career that brings you joy, meaning and more money than you ever thought possible, then apply to join us in the PowHER Underground. Click HERE to apply!
Visit my website for more information on how we can work together: claimyourpowher.com
Hate office politics? So do I, sis. But if you’re going to become the badass CEO you were born to be, you have to know how to play the game. In today’s episode, I deliver a quick and dirty lesson on how to navigate – and dominate – those office politics you’ve been avoiding. All without selling your soul.
For most of us, getting involved in office politics goes against our beliefs in meritocracy. Women and marginalized people are constantly pushed to the side, which makes it all the more important that we learn to stand up and stand out.
Join me for an episode packed with my own experiences, the PowHER formula for success in office politics, and why cultivating relationships should be your top priority at the office. You can completely rewrite the narrative around office politics, and I’ll help you do it. All you have to do is hit play!
You’ll Learn:
- Why so many women and marginalized people struggle with office politics
- The importance of playing the game, even if you hate it
- Our PowHER formula to dominate the workplace
- How to cultivate and leverage professional relationships
- Why you shouldn’t have a nemesis at work
Stay Connected with Brittney: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
If you're ready to build a career that brings you joy, meaning and more money than you ever thought possible, then apply to join us in the PowHER Underground. Click HERE to apply!
Visit my website for more information on how we can work together: claimyourpowher.com
Imposter syndrome is no more than a construct that society has created to make women feel as though something is wrong with them.
And the reason I feel this way is, first and foremost, because of how we refer to it as a syndrome; a “diagnosis” made to keep us feeling inadequate and powerless.
Today, I want to flip the script and provide you with three steps to rid yourself of the idea of having a syndrome and get back to who you are at your core.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The “symptoms” of imposter syndrome and what they REALLY mean
- Acknowledging the fear or shame, and allowing yourself to feel it
- Setting aside time every day for a Power Hour
- Taking intentional action toward what we are doing
- Landing in your power and kicking imposter syndrome to the curb
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
How many times has an employee of yours come to you with what you thought was just a really stupid question?
The type of question that leaves you thinking: “Just f*cking Google it?!”
While I’m not saying that the chances are you may have hired someone of the wrong talent in the wrong position, one thing that I have discovered throughout my corporate career is that I was the problem.
Today, I want to show you three steps of commanding, demanding and landing your power on what you can do to have your employees stop asking and start presenting solutions.
In turn, you’ll be able to take control of your calendar, set and hold boundaries, and have your team producing at the top of their game.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Recognizing your strength and weakness in knowing immediate solutions
- Slowing down to explain the who, what, when, where and why
- The long-term effects of providing quick answers
- Teaching employees to watch, do then teach to discover solutions themselves
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
We all saw in the news where Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s now former Prime Minister, had stepped down — and how the media absolutely raked her over the coals; some things you would never hear regarding a male politician.
Through this and other recent events in my life, I started to take inventory and find out what’s going on.
Today, I wanted to dive into three steps to talk to you about the concept of what it really costs when you decide to take a non-traditional path. Because what I’ve noticed is that it forces us women to second guess ourselves; to not trust our intuition, and feel like we’re in a room we don’t belong.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Traditional versus non-traditional paths that many women choose to take
- Surrounding ourselves with women who have taken/are on the same path as us
- Identifying the conviction in your heart that calls you to do something
- Examining your personal board of directors
- Having the emotional resilience to be a trailblazing woman in society
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
In setting up PowHER this last year and learning what it’s going to take to grow… I realized very quickly just how lost I was in overanalyzing all of my decisions.
That there was NO way I’d be able to have an impact within my programs AND company if I kept up with this agony.
All this to say, it reminded me of the concept I used when I was in corporate to understand how not trusting my gut — and falling into the rabbit hole of overanalyzing — caused the mistakes I made.
So today, I want to provide you with context around how we’re overanalyzing, why we do it and tools you need to start trusting your intuition.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Taking action from a place of fear
- Society’s influence on how we think and believe
- The science behind our stomach as our second brain
- Three strategies for you to learn how to trust your gut
- Building confidence + emotional resilience
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
As women, we REALLY struggle with leaving thousands and thousands of dollars on the table.
Anyone who has been listening to this podcast, attended a free workshop or follows me on social media knows that I speak regularly on never leaving a dime up for grabs. And I do this through educating you on how to determine what your role is worth.
But in addition – I remind you to recognize the VALUE you bring to your role.
On today's podcast, I’m sharing with you ladies how to understand what your role is worth in the market; a topic brought to me by one of our listeners that I feel will help you all in growing in your power – this year and beyond.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Determining the market value
- The value you bring and how it adds up
- Hiring an expert to determine the role’s worth
- Competitor research to determine pricing
- Creating a Brag Board of all of your accomplishments
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
As women, we REALLY struggle with leaving thousands and thousands of dollars on the table.
Anyone who has been listening to this podcast, attended a free workshop or follows me on social media knows that I speak regularly on never leaving a dime up for grabs. And I do this through educating you on how to determine what your role is worth.
But in addition – I remind you to recognize the VALUE you bring to your role.
On today's podcast, I’m sharing with you ladies how to understand what your role is worth in the market; a topic brought to me by one of our listeners that I feel will help you all in growing in your power – this year and beyond.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What your role is ‘going for’ in the market
- The value you bring and how it adds up
- Hiring an expert to determine the role’s worth
- Competitor research to determine pricing
- Creating a Brag Board of all of your acocmplishments
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
2023 can be the year you completely reinvent yourself. And lady, I’m here for it!
I continually help my clients do this by determining what kind of leader they want to be; what leadership means to THEM.
And today, I want to share this framework with all of you so that you can dig deeper, dream bigger, get out of the day-to-day execution… and back to why you decided to be an executive in the first place.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why you’ve chosen this path for yourself
- Getting lost by deviating from your ‘why’
- Emotional resilience
- Four questions to determine what leadership means to you
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
Here’s a not-so-fun fact for you: Only 2% of us women are CEOs. Better yet, only 13% of us are in C-level executive positions.
Now, think of how quick we are to pass judgment on other women who are in these positions.
Think of how we’re reiterating the false narrative that the ONLY way we can achieve success or power is through competing against one another.
Think of how we don’t trust a woman who has made it.
Our instincts have GOT to change, ladies. Women need to learn how to support one another and work together in order to become the leaders our societies desperately need.
In this episode, we discuss:
- There is no limited space for women at the top
- Your judgment of other women and its projection of insecurities
- Challenging women to collaborate versus compete
- Building a legacy and paving way for other women
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
Ladies – stop talking shit to yourself!
As women we are absolutely terrible with this; no matter what it is, if we DON’T do something perfectly… we’re the first people to tear ourselves apart.
And for what?! We don’t deserve it. In fact, if we talked to anyone else the way we do to ourselves, we would not be walking around unscathed.
So today, I want you to begin to see yourself the way everyone else around you does by giving you three strategies that’ll help you stop degrading yourself.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Getting out of your own way through self-awareness
- Envisioning yourself speaking to another person this way
- Building out your personal board of directors
- Commanding the mindset that you CAN do this
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
I’ve spoken with SO many women who’ve reached the executive level, and while I am immensely proud of their achievements – I recognize the brand new world that they’ve been catapulted into.
While some may have failed before us, this is the last thing we need for you; for those of us that have worked our way to the top, we not only owe it to ourselves but so many other women to dominate in this space.
So today, I want to provide you with five strategies that will help you take all of your successes, continue to set them on fire and kill it as that first-time executive or CEO.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Doubling-down on time spent with supportive women
- Getting comfortable being ‘on stage’ at all times
- Focusing on the top-three things that’ll grow your organization
- Learning the art of the sell
- The importance of achievements versus results
Register for the PowHER Live Workshop:
https://www.claimyourpowher.com/live-workshop
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
We all have likely heard of the tragedy that unfolded in Colorado Springs on November 19th.
Five people were killed, leaving 25 others injured, after a gunman opened fire at an LGBTQ nightclub.
I’ve seen posts everywhere expressing condolences, and while I am sure that they are appreciated – we need to do more. We need to take action.
Knowing that I still have a lot to learn, but that my voice matters in making a difference for this community, I’m sharing with you today five strategies on how to be an LGBTQ ally.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The definition of cisgender
- Acknowledging your privilege and using it for good
- Surrounding yourself with others who do not think, act, look or love the way you do
- Being open to feedback through education
- Speaking up, educating others and getting involved
Get involved:
GLSEN
Creates safe and affirming schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
The Ali Forney Center
Protects LGBTQ youths from the harms of homelessness and empowers them with the tools needed to live independently.
The Trevor Project
Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth under 25.
Immigration Equality
Advocates for and represents LGBTQ and HIV-positive immigrants seeking safety, fair treatment, and freedom.
Sylvia Rivera Law Project
Works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination, or violence.
SAGE
National organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources to LGBT elders and their caregivers.
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
There is a real fear in SO many women right now that they are on the verge of losing everything.
Between layoffs taking place throughout countless organizations, and news on the recession happening left and right – there are nonstop worrying and intrusive thoughts taking over.
And I don’t want you to be scared going into this new year.
I don’t want you to let outside factors win in the game against your power.
No matter WHAT happens, you are going to be okay my friend. And to help ease your minds - and remind you of who you are - I’m sharing with you FIVE strategies on how you can absolutely dominate in business in 2023.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Shedding yourself of all of the expectations society puts on you
- Setting and holding boundaries to protect your wellbeing
- Remaining laser-focused on your top three objectives
- Speak up for yourself when no one else will
- Never stop shopping for new roles and opportunities
Register for the PowHER Live Workshop:
https://www.claimyourpowher.com/live-workshop
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
We’ve all had someone who has helped us along the way that we feel gratitude towards.
But one thing I don’t want you to do is continue down a rabbit hole of being gracious for every little thing – it will do nothing but water down your self-worth, make you feel as though everything that has happened is by luck…
And it’s going to cost you SO much throughout your career.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Downplaying your success
- False narratives around money
- The idea of having to overwork yourself
- Not having to be grateful to others for where you’re at
Register for the PowHER Live Workshop:
https://www.claimyourpowher.com/live-workshop
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
It’s a natural impulse to want to present ourselves in the best light…
But SO much research tells us that by filtering out who we are to fit the mold is harmful to our mental health; we’re forcing ourselves to hide our authentic selves from the world.
Continuing in this behavior and thinking that it can lead you to better opportunities will never work.
In fact, it will only riddle you with imposter syndrome, and bring you into situations that don’t align with who you are at your core.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Playing a part you’ve thought you needed to play
- Owning and dominating in your space
- Being unapologetically you
- Stop making excuses for who you are
- Unnecessary apologies and how to navigate those situations
Register for the PowHER Live Workshop:
https://www.claimyourpowher.com/live-workshop
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
Urvashi Bhatnagar, DPT, MBA is a healthcare executive whose career spans clinical care, research, advocacy and strategy and operations consulting for leading healthcare organizations.
As a mission-driven population-health and sustainability expert, she has over a decade of healthcare leadership experience working with clients to advance health outcomes in underserved communities leveraging advanced analytics and strategy—to address barriers to care, advancing health equity, and improving access to life-altering high-quality care.
Bhatnagar holds an MBA from Yale University and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Boston University. She believes global wellness can be achieved through sustained and intentional investment in products and processes that are designed to be inherently sustainable and capturing value from the triple bottom line advantages that sustainability offers.
Along with Paul Anastas, Bhatnagar is co-author of the new book The Sustainability Scorecard: How to Implement and Profit from Unexpected Solutions.
Today, she joins me to discuss:
- Urvashi’s work in global health and its impact on her goals in healthcare
- Owning and advocating for your career
- Choosing collaboration over competition
- Not taking “No” for an answer
Connect with Urvashi:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urvashibhatnagarmba
Buy Her Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sustainability-Scorecard-Implement-Unexpected-Solutions/dp/1523093781
Register for the PowHER Live Workshop:
https://www.claimyourpowher.com/live-workshop
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
From termination, to a toxic environment, to a failed initiative - defeat in the workplace looks different for SO many women.
And I’m here to tell you that I see you; I know how paralyzing it can feel when you’ve put it all out on the table only to fall short. But do you know what?
It’s okay.
This hiccup does not define you, your capabilities, your resilience OR your power.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Capitalizing on the moment and recognizing its power
- What happens when we chase the high
- Making a pivot could be the best thing for you
- Finding your energy in a wise mind
Register for the PowHER Live Workshop:
https://www.claimyourpowher.com/live-workshop
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
Transitioning from one role to another is a challenging experience for many.
Regardless if it's due to layoff, termination or your personal choice to leave a toxic environment – I know what you’re feeling.
It’s a period where you put your feet on the ground and feel like there’s nothing there; like our power is lost in the mix.
So, in typical fashion, I want to remind you to approach this transition by commanding your power; to reach deep down and believe in yourself the way I do.
To see yourself as the powerful, confident executive that you are - who deserves so much.
In this episode, we discuss
- Why you may be experiencing the transitional period
- Commanding the mindset that you’re ready to move on
- Building your dream position
- Using networking to your advantage
- Listening to your intuition
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
Anne Bibb is a recognized remote work and customer experience expert.
Having worked with organizations in nearly every industry, helping them to implement remote work presence, she is a pioneer in focusing on the total experience by tying together employee (EX), user (UX), multi- (MX) and customer experience (CX) for a holistic total experience (TX) map.
Today, she joins me to discuss
- Why asking for help should not be looked down on
- Owning your beliefs and opinions regardless of others
- The reality many people face when working from home
Learn more about Anne here:
Website: https://www.annebibb.com
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
Following the loss of her mother to suicide in January 2019, Natalie Levy launched She's Independent, a space where no woman is “too much”. Where she can cultivate her knowledge, connection, and skills in business and mindset to truly be independent. To evolve into the leadership roles she wants and to participate in power dynamics at all levels of the organization — including the boardroom.
Joined by Kristin Salvatora, Co-Founder of Board and Advisory Placements, the two join me today to discuss:
- Gender equity in investing
- Having confidence in exercising boundaries in the workplace
- Underlying limiting beliefs that hold women back
- Reinventing finance for women through Angel Investing
Find out more about Natalia and Kristin here:
Website: https://www.shesindependent.com
Natalie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliedlevy/
Natalie’s Email: natalie@shesindependent.com
Kristin’s Email: kristin@shesindependent.com
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
I don’t know about you, but the patriarchal corporate ladder has me frustrated.
Throughout my career, having tried to climb my way to the top in that way – it just never worked for me. And chances are, you may be feeling the same way.
So today – I want to challenge you to reframe the way you’ve thought about the climb; the way society has TAUGHT you to feel about yourself, your career and your power.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
- How society has framed what we ‘should’ and ‘should not’ do
- Knowing your authentic self -- top to bottom
- Reclaiming your power through understanding of self
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
Mentorship can be a powerful tool for women in Corporate America; it's one of the most effective ways to learn new skills, build relationships and develop your career.
But what does it take to be a true mentor?
How can we make time for it in our busy schedules?
And more importantly, how can we help other women achieve their goals and dreams?
In this week's episode of The PowHER House, we're going to talk about effective mentorship -- how to find and establish a relationship with your mentee and how to provide the support they need to achieve their goals.
Together, we'll discuss:
- Three strategies to help you mentor in an effective way
- The time it takes to mentor others
- How to select the mentee that's right for you
- Finding joy in your career by pouring into others
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
Ashley Brundage is the Founder and President of Empowering Differences, an organization founded on the 10 Empowering Actions she used to advance her career in less than five years.
While seeking employment at a major financial institution, she overcame harassment, discrimination, and homelessness to empower her differences. Not just her status as a transgender woman, but missing the chance to go to college due to her transition.
Gender, Education, Ability, and Religion played key parts in her journey of empowerment; starting her second career as a part-time teller, she rose to National Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion. She captured this 4-step process of using empowerment to cultivate change in her book and online leadership course, both called Empowering Differences.
Today, she joins me to discuss:
- Empowerment and its relationship with those who exist with one of your differences
- How to live an authentic life that translates into the workplace
- Being smart about who you align yourself with in the corporate space
Find out more about Ashley here:
Voyage of Empowerment Event: https://empoweringdifferences.com/empowering-recognition/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleytbrundage/
Personal Website: https://ashleybrundage.com
Empowering Differences Website: https://empoweringdifferences.com
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
Women’s Equality Day was on August 26th and it got me thinking…
The entire idea of the words ‘equal’ and ‘women’ being in the same sentence is absurd.
To honor the day, I wanted to give the PowHER House listeners the latest statistics on our inequality, and ways we can stop crying from the sidelines and actually do something about it.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How we’ve become complacent to women’s inequality and basic human rights
- Ways we can claim our power at home AND in the workplace
- A special offer for my PowHER House listeners to learn more about closing the gender pay gap
Learn How To Close Your Gender Pay Gap: http://claimyourpowher.com/how-to-close-your-gender-pay-gap
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
We’ve all made the assumption that being burned out is being completely depleted; anxiety-ridden. And, to a point… we’re not wrong.
But I believe many of us have the wrong idea as to the all-encompassing meaning of burnout.
It’s not just physical - it’s emotional and mental exhaustion, too. And if you’re feeling as though you’re facing the symptoms of burnout, chances are high that you are.
The good news? There are things we can do about it.
In today's episode, we discuss:
- What burnout really is and how to identify the symptoms
- How to prioritize delegation and mentorship as a leader
- Three strategies to avoid burnout from happening so often
Connect with Brittney:
TikTok
YouTube
Victoria Pelletier is a senior executive with over two decades of progressive experience in strategy, operations, growth initiatives, and business and talent development.
With passion for days and a special place in her heart for DEI, Victoria has embodied what it means to be impactful and intentional in your initiatives. And today, she joins me to talk about her journey; how she worked to reach the top, claim her power and take control of her life.
Together we discuss:
- Her Secret Sauce behind creating a life of no excuses
- Reeducating all employees to look at their unconscious biases
- Leaning into discomfort with confidence and knowledge in your skills, worth, market and data to support
Find out more about Victoria here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriapelletier/
YouTube Speaker Reel: https://youtu.be/na8LwVeWsmE
Website: https://victoria-pelletier.com/
The ‘Women Supporting Women’ movement is only about three or four years old; for years, women have banded together to fight for equality on all fronts, and now, all of a sudden, only a small percentage of women have decided that we are more powerful together.
When I reflect on my own experiences with who I call “Mean Girls”, I notice that we’ve all become well-equipped from a young age that we are not on the same team. And it’s time we change the narrative.
In this episode we discuss:
- Why women are choosing to compete versus collaborate with one another
- How to help in making sure that every woman’s voice is heard
- Giving constructive, authentic feedback to help other woman soar
“If women could close the gender pay gap themselves, there’s no way we’d still be making 88 cents to every man’s dollar.”
While I would love to agree with you, the problem is so many women simply DON’T know how to do it. And why would they if they’ve never been taught how?
In this episode we discuss:
- Lessons learned from working in male-dominated industries for 20+ years
-
The statistics behind women choosing not to negotiate their salaries
-
The four strategies necessary in closing your own gender pay gap
Welcome to The PowHER House podcast.
This is a space made for women to share their honest and raw stories about success.
Each week, we will dive into the minds of some of today's most successful women in Corporate and learn the beauty behind trials; how these badass executives are now working together to make real change in bringing joy, meaning and purpose back into their careers and lives.
It's time for women to stop doing things alone.
It takes a village, and it's my biggest hope that this podcast can be that for you.