The Stacy Mayer Show

Ep #230: How to Advocate For More Diversity in Leadership with Hady Méndez

Many organizations and leaders understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. So why are we still so far behind? Why do women, People of Color, and other underrepresented employees continue to struggle to advance to higher levels of leadership? And what can leaders and organizations do to solve this issue once and for all? Joining me to tackle these questions is the brilliant, bold, and badass Hady Mendez on this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer. Hady Mendez is a dynamic Latina speaker and Employee Resource Group (ERG) coach, and the founder and CEO of Boldly Speaking LLC – a company that empowers underrepresented employees with the skills to self-advocate, self-promote, and land the leadership roles they deserve. In this episode, we discuss practical solutions for leaders who want to support diversity and inclusion at their organizations, tap into the diverse talent right in front of them, and create environments where everyone can thrive.

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Ep #229: The Danger of Less-Obvious Toxic Bosses and How to Handle Them

When we think of toxic bosses, our minds jump to the obvious offenders: aggressive, dismissive, openly rude – basically bullies. But what if I told you there’s a more insidious type of toxic boss lurking in the shadows of your workplace? The kind that isn’t overtly awful or confrontational…They may even be masking their toxic behavior by being overly nice to you. These subtle saboteurs are the real career killers because they manipulate you and hold you back from reaching your next level of leadership…and you don’t even realize it. In this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, I’ll show you the corporate badass way of recognizing and dealing with these terrible bosses so you can get unstuck in your career.

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Ep #228: How Young Girls Are Changing the Future of Leadership

If we want to reshape the leadership landscape, we must begin with our young girls. That's why this episode of Women Changing Leadership is dedicated to my daughter, Elizabeth, and all the young girls out there who are learning to use their voices, push boundaries, and discover their full potential. It’s for the little girls we raise at home – and for the vibrant young spirit that still lives inside each of us. In this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, I’ll share how we can continue to nurture and support the brilliant young girls in our lives. I’ll share specific exercises that are helping my daughter and her peers find their voices and build resilience, so they can step into their power with confidence and grace. And I’ll also dive into the Why We Lead report and what it revealed about the unique and powerful ways that girls are redefining leadership for themselves. Let’s go.

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Ep #227: Building Your Leadership Legacy with Emily Chang

What mark do you want to leave on the corporate world? How can you create a legacy that not only speaks to who you are but also inspires others long after you've moved on? And how do you accomplish all of that while also crafting a career you love, landing the high-level leadership roles you deserve, and getting paid handsomely all along the way? If you want to create a lasting legacy while also building a career that fills you with joy, you’ll love this conversation with the one and only Emily Chang. Currently the CEO of VML West, Emily is a seasoned corporate leader with executive experience at McCann Worldgroup, Starbucks, IHG, Apple, and P&G. She is also a servant leader who has delivered four TEDx talks, authored the best-selling book “The Spare Room”, and is passionate about living with intention and leading with authenticity. In this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, Emily and I discuss how to navigate career transitions with courage, make strategic choices that align with your deeper leadership vision, and use your position to create meaningful change and build a lasting legacy.

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Ep #226: How to Stop Asking for More Work-Life Balance and Actually Make It Happen

You’ve been striving for that elusive work-life balance, but despite your best efforts, it still feels just out of reach, doesn’t it? Here’s the truth: You do not have to wait for your next promotion to find better work-life balance, and you don’t need to avoid promotions to protect your work-life balance, either. In fact, the way you're currently approaching work is exactly why your balance is off—and this will remain true whether you ascend to CEO or step back to middle management. The power to change your work-life balance starts with you. And it starts NOW. In this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, I’m debunking the pervasive myths about work-life balance that make achieving it seem impossible. AND I’m also sharing practical, actionable changes you can implement today to create a better balance without needing to switch roles or land the 'perfect job'.

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Ep #225: Why the STAR Method Fails and My 3C's Approach to Interviewing Succeeds

As you edge closer to the executive suite, are your interview techniques keeping pace? Conventional interview approaches like the STAR method probably served you well as a subject matter expert. But this strategy quickly begins to fall short as you reach the director level and above. In this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, I’m breaking down all the problems with the traditional STAR method and walking you through my unique, elevated approach to nailing executive-level interviews. I’ll introduce you to my 3C’s Method—Culture, Confidence, and Commitment—and give you real-life examples of how my clients are using this process to get out of the endless interview cycle and finally land the high-level leadership positions they deserve.

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Ep #224: How to Turn Your Big Impact into Executive-Level Influence

You’ve done things at your organization that no one else could do. Yet…That impact hasn’t translated into the recognition, title, or money you want, right? Here’s the problem: When it comes to earning your seat at the leadership table, influence matters more than impact. The power of influence is that it allows you to completely shift how the leadership team perceives you. It helps you transform the impact you are having into stories that not only highlight your accomplishments – but also demonstrates what a badass leader you already are. So how do you transform the impact you make into tangible influence that gets you what you want? And how do you do this while staying true to your authentic, powerful self? In this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, I’ll guide you through my process for turning your impacts into influence using real-life examples from six of my clients.

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Ep #223: Speaking Your Brand with Carol Cox

In an inspiring episode of "Women Changing Leadership," host Stacy Mayer welcomes Carol Cox, a figure whose transition from academia to tech entrepreneurship and finally to the helm of Speaking Your Brand, illustrates the essence of dynamic leadership. Their conversation delves deep into the art of navigating career shifts with grace, the critical role of personal branding, and the power of thought leadership in today's corporate landscape. Carol's journey, marked by resilience against adversity and a keen intuition for pivotal decisions, offers invaluable lessons on overcoming challenges and embracing one's authentic voice. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone eager to learn about transforming obstacles into opportunities and leading with conviction in the face of uncertainty.

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And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you.

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Ep #222: Unlock Your Executive Presence By Re-writing Your Leadership Story

I've discovered the secret to being seen as an executive leader doesn't lie in a sharp suit or a firm handshake—it's in the power of my storytelling and the energy I bring to every interaction. In this week’s episode, I delve into how storytelling is at the heart of executive presence. I share insights on how to project leadership qualities that go beyond the physical, how to harness the power of energetic storytelling to define your executive aura, how to communicate with confidence and vision (not just demonstrating expertise), and more. You don’t gain power and influence by asking for recognition; it happens through confidently claiming your space at the leadership table. By moving beyond trying to prove yourself and instead narrating your experience as resourced, composed, and ready for that next step. It’s time to redefine our leadership journeys and learn to turn our stories into our legacy. Let’s go.

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If this episode hit home for you, share it. Post it to your LinkedIn. Send it to a colleague, a friend, anyone who needs to hear it. We are navigating this AI era together, and I don't take lightly the opportunity to be part of that journey with you.

And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you.

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Ep #221: How to Use Leadership Storytelling to Be Seen as an Executive Leader

The fastest way to be recognized as an executive leader is to start communicating like one. That’s why executive communication isn’t just a leadership skill… It’s actually the entire foundation for every single other leadership skill you’ll need to master as you advance to the executive suite. And the easiest way to start showing off your executive communication skills TODAY is to start telling better stories. Better stories to your boss, to the executive team, and better stories to yourself. In this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, I’m walking you through my unique leadership storytelling process so you can be recognized as the brilliant executive you are, land the roles you truly want, and be highly valued (and paid) for the impact you have at your organization.

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If this episode hit home for you, share it. Post it to your LinkedIn. Send it to a colleague, a friend, anyone who needs to hear it. We are navigating this AI era together, and I don't take lightly the opportunity to be part of that journey with you.

And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you.

I'll see you there. 👊🏼💚