We've all heard the idea that people don't leave companies, they leave bad managers. And bad managers create toxic workplaces. I know you don't want that to be you.

It’s one thing to survive a toxic workplace but how do you prevent one in the first place if you are a leader? 

Often, toxic workplaces start from the top of the organization and radiate down into the rest of the organization but there are micro-cultures inside of teams that you definitely have more influence over. 

Full transcript and show notes at https:www.nicolecasespeaks.com/podcast/17

In this episode we cover:

• 6 ways you can prevent a toxic workplace as a leader
• How you may be contributing to a toxic workplace and not even realize it

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A recent study from Deloitte found 77% of employees are experiencing burnout in their current workplace. If you are experiencing burnout and in a toxic work environment, know you are not alone and it is not your fault. But your family can see and feel how this is affecting you and so can future employers when you are on interviews.  

Full transcript and show notes are at nicolecasespeaks.com/podcast/16.

On today’s episode, therapist turned career coach, Jessica Sweet is sharing:

• Different reasons employees burnout at work
• How your experience impacts your relationships at home
• When to fix the system and when to walk away
• Job searching while healing from workplace trauma

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Want a new job? A promotion? Have someone agree with your idea? Approve your last minute budget request? Or stop scheduling meetings at 4pm on Fridays? Your ability to influence others is the single most important skill you must develop in order to be effective at work and in life. But we often think influencing means manipulating people or lacking transparency. This couldn’t be further from the truth!

Full show notes and transcript can be found at https://www.nicolecasespeaks.com/podcast/15

In this episode learn:

• How asserting your influence is the most important skill for your career success
• Why putting our heads down and doing good work won't get us the promotion
• Why we resist influencing others
• How to build and assert your influence

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As a women leader, you are trying to do it all. You want a successful career, donate time to causes you care about, spend time with your family, keep up with your health goals, and travel the world. Your to-do list is never ending and you are being pulled in a million directions. How do you prioritize and protect your time when everyone else is trying to get some of it?

Full show notes and transcript can be found at https://www.nicolecasespeaks.com/podcast/14

In this episode, hear Dr. Paulette Evans from Evans Efficiency Experts explain:

• How to set priorities and protect your time to be more productive
• What morning habits can set you up for success for the day
• How to use technology to help keep you on track 

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Setting boundaries can be really hard. We want to get it all done. We want to be seen as team players and help everyone. And as leaders, we might put extra pressure on ourselves to always be available. But by not setting boundaries, we can take on too much, become resentful of our team, and be at risk of burning ourselves out.

Full show notes and transcript can be found at http://www.nicolecasespeaks.com/podcast/13

In this episode you'll learn:

• The benefits of setting boundaries
• What boundaries are and are not
• Why it’s so hard to set boundaries
• 7 steps to setting boundaries 

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What do you do when your boss pushes on your boundaries? You want to be a team player and go above and beyond, but you have to draw the line somewhere. Holding strong to a boundary does not make you selfish, lazy, or not good at your job. 

In today’s episode, you’ll hear from HR Manager, Melanie Adair about her experience with a boss who pushed her boundaries so far that she ended up leaving the company.

Find the show notes and full transcript at https://www.nicolecasespeaks.com/podcast/12

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We can all think back on certain times in our lives and careers when we felt stuck. Maybe something just felt off or all the way to pure misery and burnout. Sometimes it can be easier to identify what we don’t want and then we can start to get clearer on what we do want. 

Today I’m sharing my own story of when I’ve been stuck in my life and career, and how I dug out of that and started building the life and career I wanted. But it didn’t happen overnight.

Full show notes and transcript can be found on http://www.nicolecasespeaks.com/podcast/11

In this episode you'll learn:

• How I went from miserable at my job to living the life I love
• Why watching a show on HGTV inspired me to sell my house and almost everything I owned
• Why perfect clarity isn’t the goal
• 5 questions to ask yourself if you don't know where to start with finding clarity 

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Have you ever felt stuck or unmotivated, burnt out, or overwhelmed in your job? Are you getting the sense that you need to make a shift but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve been one of the unfortunate thousands of other people who have been laid off this year? If you are feeling this way or experiencing any feelings of just not sure what’s next for you - I’m so excited to introduce you today to my good friend, Karli Williamson also known as Karli the Career Clarity Coach.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What to do when your goals no longer align with what you want
• Why you feel grief during any kind of change - good or bad
• How listening to your body can help with gaining clarity
• What you should do first when figuring out your next steps

Find full episode transcripts and show notes at nicolecasespeaks.com/podcast/10.

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There is a lot of uncertainty and worry right now around if we are going into a recession or not, inflation, and mass layoffs. But the reality is, no matter how well the economy is doing and how strong your industry is, there is no such thing as job security. But there are some things you can do to make sure you are well-prepared for anything that could come your way. 

For episode show notes and full transcript, go to https://www.nicolecasespeaks.com/podcast/09

In this week’s episode, you’ll learn:

• 7 things you can do right now to recession-proof your career
• How to be prepared, not panic about the unknown
• Why you should not update your LinkedIn profile or resume first
• What leaders look for when deciding who stays and who goes 

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I’m feeling a big upgrade in my life and business this year. I’ve set the goals, planned it all out, and studied all the strategies. But I know all the strategies in the world won’t get me where I want to go without also having the right mindset. Some people say mindset makes up more than 50% of our success. Just ask any athlete out there. As we continue to grow and learn, our mindsets have to grow with us to take us to that next level. 

For the show notes and full episode transcript, go to https://www.nicolecasespeaks.com/podcast/08 

In this week's episode, I’m sharing the 3 mindset shifts I’m making this year to Upgrade my life, business, and career.

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