Shedding the Corporate Bitch

Have you dealt with inequity in pay, imposter syndrome, workplace bias, or simply, being overlooked for a promotion?

 Instead, would you prefer to have unapologetic confidence that will take you straight to the top?

 In this episode, leadership and conflict resolution expert, Dr. Patricia K Suggs with ARISE Leadership Consulting, will share strategies and tips for ditching the need to climb the ladder, and instead take a smooth elevator ride to the top by navigating bias, standing up for what you want, dealing with imposter syndrome, and dealing with conflict effectively with great compassion. 

As a leadership and conflict resolution expert, she has helpful tips on challenging bias head on, staying true to yourself, and more.

Patricia breaks down the skills that will help you address bias and seek out the right mentors. 

We also discuss the link between imposter syndrome and perfectionism, and how women can live in their confidence being unapologetically themselves. How freeing is that?

If you want to be an unapologetic leader, listen to this episode for the small steps that will get you there!

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

• What unapologetic leadership looks like
• The bias women face in leadership roles
• Patricia’s advice to challenge bias
• The benefits of choosing the right mentors
• Why even capable leaders suffer from imposter syndrome
• Steps women can take to become an unapologetic leadership
  
  

Learn more about Dr. Patricia Suggs and her work at ARISE Leadership Consulting: https://ariseleadershipconsulting.com/

Have questions beyond our discussion about how to become an unpologetic powerhouse leader? Book a call with me and let’s talk! https://www.coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall

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When life gets crazy, it’s easy to feel like there’s never enough time to meet your goals and be the powerhouse leader you can be.p

But, why do some people make it look so easy to achieve their goals and get the work done, while many others don't.

Some reasons could be: (provided by Timeular.com

• According to American Psychological Association (APA), 20% of adults are chronic procrastinators
• Zippia’s study shows that 82% don’t use a time management system.
• Only 20% of people feel like they have their workload under control on a daily basis.

In this episode, I focus on tips, tools, and strategies that will elevate your own productivity and leadership skills, and that of your people. 

Whether your focus is on developing your people as your #1 asset or to improve a specific leadership skill, my tips and strategies are the guidance you need to set priorities, make intentional decisions as part of your daily routine, and get your team effectively pursuing and achieving the business goals set.

After listening, you’ll know how to define specific goals and measure your progress with my SMARTY goal method. And if you have a heavy workload, my Four D's Formula will help you run through your to-do list with focus, energy and confidence.

You'll also learn how to ensure you're building time for yourself into your calendar and life.

Tune in as I cover topics like time blocking, prioritization, goal setting, and MORE!

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

• The obstacle of time
• My tips for making your people a priority
• Applying my SMARTY Goal Method
• How to commit to your priorities
• Managing workload with my Four D’s Formula
• Efficient time blocking
• Setting expectations
  
  
  

What challenges are you and/or your team having when it comes to effectively managing time?  Book a call with me and let’s talk! https://www.coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall

Download my eBook, The 3 ‘Must-Have’ Myths for Success, here: https://www.balloffirecoaching.com

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If you believe achieving your goals will make you happy, then you’re thinking about happiness wrong. In fact, happiness is what will make you successful.

Like all of us, Grace Ueng of Savvy Growth has experienced tough times and pain, but she’s dedicated time to learn how to find happiness and thrive even in those dark moments. I invited her on the show today to share one of the strategies she uses to find joy in her work: taking a pause.

During this episode, we discuss the benefits of a happy work culture, and what she’s learned from positive psychology and experts in psychological safety. Grace also has tons of tips that will help you become self-aware, find happiness, fight burnout, and help your team succeed.

Grace and I have an insightful conversation on the ROI of happiness, so tune in to learn more and apply these concepts to your role as a leader!

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Going from a corporate career to coaching
• The biggest challenges facing ambitious leaders
• Why happiness in the workplace brings ROI
• What it looks like to “pause” as a leader
• Qualities of an enlightened, powerhouse leader
• How psychological safety benefits teams
• Taking a pause to find happiness
• Grace’s #1 tip to be happy and flourish

Check out Grace Ueng’s company, Savvy Growth: chttps://savvygrowth.com/

Connect with Grace Ueng on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/savvygrace/

Sign up for Grace’s Happiness and Leadership Community on LinkedIn: https://tiny.cc/happinessnewsletter

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth by Amy Edmondson

From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks

Learn more about Google’s Project Aristotle: https://rework.withgoogle.com/print/guides/5721312655835136/

What are the challenges you or your team is having is pausing and taking care of yourself so you are the powerhouse you're meant to be?  BOOK A CALL with me and let's talk! https://www.coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall

Download my eBook, The 3 ‘Must-Have’ Myths for Success, here: https://www.balloffirecoaching.com

Connect with Bernadette:

https://www.sheddingthecorporatebitch.com 

https://www.facebook.com/shifttorich  

https://www.instagram.com/balloffirebernadette 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadetteboas 

https://www.twitter.com/shedthebitch 

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Mother’s Day has always been a special time for me and with my clients at Ball of Fire Coaching. 

For many years, for Mother's Day week, my mother and 5 sisters, 4 of whom are moms, would celebrate  during our annual trip to the beach.

This year is no different, as we are back there, and investing even more time for the many kick-ass working moms out there, who are seeking new ways to rejvenate and take care of themselves.

In this episode, you’ll hear my key strategies for embodying the powerhouse woman you already are while focusing on your physical health, renewing interest in an old hobby, or taking action to care for yourself with the end goal of increasing your happiness and growth.

Tune in to celebrate Mother’s Day by putting the focus on YOU and your dreams!

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

●      The meaning of Mother’s Day

●      Why moms need to set goals and find their passion

●      My methodology for creating personal goals

●      The purpose of self-care and how to practice it

●      My 5-step process for growth and reaching goals

●      Blending versus balance

Have questions beyond our discussion about how to become a powerhouse leader? Book a call with me and let’s talk! https://www.coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall

Connect with Bernadette: 

https://www.sheddingthecorporatebitch.com 

https://www.facebook.com/shifttorich  

https://www.instagram.com/balloffirebernadette 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadetteboas 

https://www.twitter.com/shedthebitch 

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Even powerhouse leaders have an inner critic, so it’s crucial to learn ways to combat negative self-talk and build confidence not only professionally but personally as well.

Dina Scippa of Enough Labs is joining me on this episode to talk about the power of believing you are enough and “failing forward.” 

Inspired by her own struggles with confidence and disillusionment with leaders in her field, she founded Enough Labs to help women regain their confidence and advocate for themselves in their professional and personal life. 

This episode will inspire you to unlearn the rules and expectations that may be holding you back, take charge of your own story and become the leader you want to be.

If you want to drop your insecurities and start living life by your own rules, this episode is for you!

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

●      How Dina’s early experiences informed her career and confidence

●      The inspiration to found Enough Labs

●      What imposter syndrome feels like and why we experience it

●      Imposter syndrome in senior leaders

●      Blind spots that hinder effective leadership

●      Dina’s coaching framework

●      How she helps clients overcome their inner critic

●      Setting your own rules as a leader

Learn more about Dina Scippa and Enough Labs here: https://enoughlabs.com/

 You can reach Dina at [email protected]

 Connect with Dina:

https://www.instagram.com/enoughlabs/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-scippa-founder-and-ceo-of-enough-labs-82b64a1a7

 
What are you struggling with when it comes to being a powerhouse leader? BOOK A CALL a call with me and let’s talk so you can get the tips, strategies, and techniques you can use today! https://www.coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall

Connect with Bernadette:

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https://www.facebook.com/shifttorich  

https://www.instagram.com/balloffirebernadette 

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https://www.twitter.com/shedthebitch 

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“One of the marks of true greatness is the ability to develop greatness in others.”

This quote by J. C. Macaulay inspired today’s episode on how encouragement leads to higher employee engagement and greater profitability. In just 20 minutes, I give helpful tips and easy practices that you can immediately put into action to motivate employees to work harder for themselves, but also the success of the organization.

Expect to learn the importance of authenticity, recognition of big and small wins, empathy, and more. My guidance to encourage your people to reach their full potential will build up those key leadership skills and enable you to achieve desired results.

If you want to bring the best out of your employees and inspire loyalty, this episode is for you!

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why encouragement is beneficial for leaders and their organization
• The crucial discovery process
• What affects employees’ performance
• The power of recognition and communication
• Putting my tips into action

Have questions beyond our discussion about how to become a powerhouse leader? Book a call with me and let’s talk! https://www.coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall

Download my eBook, The 3 ‘Must-Have’ Myths for Success, here: https://www.balloffirecoaching.com

Connect with Bernadette:

https://www.sheddingthecorporatebitch.com 

https://www.facebook.com/shifttorich  

https://www.instagram.com/balloffirebernadette 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadetteboas 

https://www.twitter.com/shedthebitch 

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Leaders, don’t be thrown off by today’s topic of sexuality and pleasure. My guest, Marianne St Clair, helps us discover how feminine and masculine energies are both essential to unlock creativity and boost confidence — both crucial attributes for a powerhouse leader.

Marianne is a trailblazing coach who employs her background in somatic work and connection to the muse, aka her feminine side, to help others reach their full potential. In this episode, she explains why so many leaders are experiencing burnout, and how the muse can empower both men and women to become multi-dimensional leaders.

We also talk about how pleasure and play in everyday moments can reconnect us with our bodies, and my own personal struggle with reclaiming my sexuality. Plus, Marianne gives actionable advice you can start doing now.

If you want to get excited about life again and improve your leadership skills, this episode is for you!

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

• How Marianne escaped a cycle of burnout
• Defining the “premier muse” and “coach”
• Embracing our femininity
• The effect of sexuality and pleasure on leadership
• Why so many people are unfulfilled and how to fix it
• What we can learn from the younger generations
• How Marianne helps clients release unseen barriers
• Marianne’s best piece of advice you act on NOW

Connect with Marianne St Clair: https://linktr.ee/MarianneStClair

Check out the book both Marianne and I talked about in this episode, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill!

Are you struggling to find your authentic self in your work?  BOOK A CALL with me and let’s talk! https://www.coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall

Download my eBook, The 3 ‘Must-Have’ Myths for Success, here: https://www.balloffirecoaching.com

Connect with Bernadette:

https://www.sheddingthecorporatebitch.com
https://www.facebook.com/shifttorich 
https://www.instagram.com/balloffirebernadette
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadetteboas
https://www.twitter.com/shedthebitch 

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nHow well do you receive feedback from your boss or your peers? Do you approach situations with openness, or do you get defensive? Are you even aware how you receive criticism, or compliments?

In this episode, I’ll help you discover your level of defensiveness or openess, and the reasons behind it — or as I call it, “excavating your soul.” 

You can dig deep into the WHY with my simple exercises, and learn how your reactions and behavior may be impacting your career.

This self-discovery is important to not just build trust and confidence within yourself, but for the relationship between you and your team. 

Powerhouse leaders need to model the behavior they expect from their team, and recognizing your own behavior is the first step.

Listen in to start understanding your own responses, and how to translate the feedback you get into change that will make you a better leader!

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Types of feedback that can trigger defensive behavior
• Why leaders needs to be open to feedback
• How to break down defensive walls and receive feedback
• Taking inventory of your actions and reactions
• Building confidence and trust in yourself
• How leaders can create a safe, comfortable space for employees

What challenges do you have receiving or giving hard feedback, dealing with difficult conversations, or holding your people accountable? BOOK A CALL with me and let’s talk! https://www.coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall

Download my eBook, The 3 ‘Must-Have’ Myths for Success, here: https://www.balloffirecoaching.com

Connect with Bernadette:

https://www.sheddingthecorporatebitch.com 

https://www.facebook.com/shifttorich  

https://www.instagram.com/balloffirebernadette 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadetteboas 

https://www.twitter.com/shedthebitch 

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Leadership is not an ability you automatically gain when you get promoted to a leadership role. It requires multiple skills that need to be developed, and can mean the difference between managing and leading.

Joining me to discuss her proven framework to become a transformational leader is Cynthia Corsetti of Cynthia Corsetti Coaching. 

With decades of experience coaching executives, she’s gained a deep understanding of what it takes to be a leader that pushes an organization forward.

In this episode, Cynthia shares the common mistakes she sees leaders making, her four pillars of leadership, and how to evolve into a powerhouse leader. 

You’ll learn what transformation looks like, the difference between mentoring and coaching, and MORE.

If you’re an aspiring leader or want to know how to level up your leadership skills, tune in now!

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

●      Challenges faced by Cynthia’s clients

●      How leaders should serve their employees

●      A leaders path to self-awareness

●      Skills necessary to be a transformational leader

●      Mentoring versus coaching

●      The 4 pillars of leadership

●      How her team implements their CARE framework

●      Cynthia Corsetti Coaching’s CARE to Lead cohorts

●      Cynthia’s top piece of advice to aspiring leaders

Learn more about Cynthia Corsetti Coaching and their CARE to Lead programs here: https://www.cynthiacorsetti.com/care/

Have questions beyond our discussion about how to become a powerhouse leader?  BOOK A CALL with me and let’s talk! https://www.coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall

Connect with Bernadette:

 https://www.sheddingthecorporatebitch.com 

https://www.facebook.com/shifttorich  

https://www.instagram.com/balloffirebernadette 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadetteboas 

https://www.twitter.com/shedthebitch 

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Confidence is crucial for all leaders, but confidence with a lack of communication can result in a misalignment of your perception and the reality of how others see you.

During this episode, I’m breaking down why it’s important to address this issue of perception vs. reality, and how to ensure your perception is indeed reality. You’ll learn how to implement your idea of self to how you present yourself to your team.

I also cover the benefits for you and your team to have an open line of communication, and create an atmosphere of authenticity and trust.

With my tips for getting honest feedback from your team, you can start to understand how you’re impacting those around you and affecting your own success. Tune in now to start!

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why perception should matter to leaders
• When your perception doesn’t match up with reality
• Learning how others perceived of me
• How we all benefit from sharing our perceptions
• Questions to ask and assessments to take

What struggles do you have understanding the impact or affect you are having on your employees? Have Book a call with me and let’s talk about it so I can give you tips and strategies for being a powerhouse! https://www.coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall

Download my eBook, The 3 ‘Must-Have’ Myths for Success, here: https://www.balloffirecoaching.com

Connect with Bernadette:

https://www.sheddingthecorporatebitch.com 

https://www.facebook.com/shifttorich  

https://www.instagram.com/balloffirebernadette 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadetteboas 

https://www.twitter.com/shedthebitch 

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