Candid Corporate Conversations

Have you ever been standing in a group of men and women, a man walks up to join the group, and he shakes the men's hands in the groups but nods to the women? Have you ever wondered why this happened, or have you chalked it up to "that's just what men do"?

This seems odd to me. I think it should to you as well. Have you ever wondered if or how that small action is perceived by those giving the handshake, those receiving it, and those not receiving it? Does the gift of the handshake convey a different message or perception to and about men versus the absence of that same handshake convey a message about women? 

In business, it is imperative that we, to our best abilities, influence how we are perceived. As a woman, by not receiving a handshake from a man when men receive handshakes from other men, are we allowing a negative perception to be created or enforced about us? Are you aware that this may be happening? 

Listen in to find out what underlying effects this seemingly normal male interaction may be having on your perception as a woman in the workplace. If you haven't considered this before, today is the day to do so. 

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Possible Hug Option. This is not the example of the one I shared but it is a great option to avoid a hug in the workplace: (And it's hilarious)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3m8eWbJZ00

Do you feel like you are "stuck" in your job? Do you at times feel hopeless, held hostage, or simply unhappy because of where you are in your career? Do you sometimes feel like "what is the point?" 

You are not alone. 

We have all felt this way, whether it was for a season, all the time, or even right now. And we've all been stumped about how to get out of that space, or even find the strength to believe we can. 

If you can relate to this, then this episode is for you. What has been discovered through research with women is that there are some very specific beliefs , ideas, and realities that we buy into or perpetuate that we don't even realize and they are keeping us stuck in the place of shame, mediocre success (however YOU define that, not others), and/or stress, stress, and more stress. 

So how do we fix it? First, we have to identify and become aware of what we're doing, then we formulate a plan for change. Here, we discuss the first part - identifying what we're doing that we must stop and change. That is the first step toward the change you inwardly, deeply desire - whether you can admit it or not. 

*Disclaimer: This episode was recorded via microphone and my cell phone, so please excuse the audio variations. Thanks!

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Article referenced in the podcast:

Check out Kathy Caprino's blog site.  7 Damaging Power Gaps that Keep Women from Reaching Their Highest Potential  https://kathycaprino.com/2018/11/7-crippling-power-gaps-that-keep-women-from-reaching-their-highest-potential/

Book referenced:  Presence: Bring Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy 

How is it possible that more women in corporate America have at least a bachelor's degree than men but we are still paid, on average, $16,000 - $20,000 less than men in the same industries and fields? This is the wrong question to ask since these is current reality. The question now to ask: How do we close that gap?

In 2019, women surpassed men in having more bachelor's degrees, or higher, in the workplace. But in order for us to surpass men in pay, we have to change how we approach education and get education - preferably without adding any additional debt to our lives. (No more student loans!)

If you want to know how to leverage education in a different way to increase your promotability and resume to help you earn more and grow more, listen in. We talk about three very specific actions you can take to capitalize on the benefits more education can give you in the workplace without breaking the bank or your calendar. 

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Articles referenced in the podcast: 

New Report Says Women Will Soon Be Majority of College Educated U.S. Workers

The Most Popular Majors for Women and Men 

Should You Get a Certificate Instead of a College Degree? 

11 Ways to Get Professional Certifications for Free

Free Online Resources - Education Resources

Certificate Programs that Lead to High-Paying Jobs

How often have you said or heard it said that Millennials are so entitled? How often was that statement accompanied by annoyance, or maybe even disgust? While it is not true of all Millennials, it is a trait that has been attributed to the generation, and you may need to take note actually. Why? Because as a non-Millennial woman, if you don't have a sense of entitlement in the workplace, you may be doing a disservice to your own success. 

Come to find out, Millennials are not the only people in the workplace who feel entitled. Guess who else does? Men. And it gives them an edge that women don't have, which is causing women to be promoted less, mentored less, and paid less. Women are sitting on the "humble" sidelines while men, and some Millennials, are in the game, scoring big because they feel they deserve it. That needs to include you. 

Find out why you too need to adopt an entitlement attitude, at least at work. And once you know why you need it, I trust you'll know how to balance it with the nurturing and understanding parts of your nature that are what make you a great colleague and leader. Just know that adding the belief of "entitlement" to your repertoire is a tool you must have in your corporate toolbox. In order for women to get on the same playing field, everyone has to know about and be using the same tools. This episode talks about one you desperately and immediately need to add to your box. 

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Healthy Entitlement: The Key to Gender Equity  https://women2.com/2020/04/29/the-entitlement-gap-and-gender-equality/

Have you ever wondered why there is a pay gap in the wages between men and women? There are a number of reasons for it, but have you ever considered the part you, as a woman, play in creating that pay gap? 

Women contribute to the pay gap in a way that is not typically obvious but is no less just as detrimental to the problem as unfair wage practices, biased hiring managers, etc. So we have to identify how we are contributing to the problem, the impact it is having, and know the solution to this problem. We discuss all of that in this episode, giving you immediately actionable insights into how to stop losing money everyday at work and how to prevent it from happening in the future. 

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15 Rules for Negotiating a Job Offer - https://hbr.org/2014/04/15-rules-for-negotiating-a-job-offer  - Harvard Business Review article

 Why Don't More Women Negotiate - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/07/13/why-dont-more-women-negotiate/#7042b2e2e769 

Did you know that women are called for interviews at a rate of 30% less often than men? This disparity impacts women's opportunities to get jobs that could result in higher pay, moving up the ladder to higher levels of management, and diversifying into other industries. It is one of the unlevel playing fields women face in the corporate world. We talk about steps to overcome this disparity in a way that you may not initially consider, but that works. 

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Men More Likely to Get Noticed by Recruiters Than Women https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/08/linkedin-study-reveals-why-men-are-more-likely-to-get-noticed-by-job-recruiters-than-women.html

Women 30% Less Likely to be Called for Interview Than Men https://phys.org/news/2019-03-women-percent-hiring-men.html#:~:text=In%20general%20terms%2C%20of%20the,than%20women%20(7.7%20percent).

Why Women Don't Self Promote As Much As Men https://hbr.org/2019/12/why-dont-women-self-promote-as-much-as-men

Keeping the conversation 100% candid about women, corporate America, the challenges we still face, and how to get ahead despite the disparities. These are conversations you don't want to miss. Host: Kaneshi Hart 

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Tell me what candid conversations about corporate America we need to be addressing. 

Women are more educated, almost equally as present, and invaluable contributors to Corporate America, yet still struggle against perceptions and stigmas that accompany being female in the working world. We discuss how these perceptions:

We also talk about how biases and stigmas don't just come from our male counterparts, but other women as well. 

Then we talk about how to change that, today. 

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“The future of work: A seat at the head of the table” by Emily Bazelon - https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/02/21/magazine/women-corporate-america.html