Women on Work

We pressure ourselves for perfection, seeing mistakes as signs of weakness and exposed vulnerability. But missteps allow us to learn and grow and at the end of the day, we are all too focused on ourselves to notice the imperfections of others. In this episode, Liz and Alysia talk about lowering the bar and giving ourselves the grace and compassion we give to others. 

From an early age, women are indoctrinated with how we should act in our community. Standing in the background, doing what needs to get done without compliant, amplifying those around us and lifting them up - these informal rules of engagement put us at a disadvantage in the workplace. We often find ourselves doing “invisible work” – work that is necessary but not seen by management, which hinders our ability to move up and get noticed. In this episode, Liz and Alysia talk to Helen Appleby – a women’s leadership expert, coach and trainer – on building your visibility, influencing people, and creating the career you want on your terms.

Great Resources to Check Out: 

www.theunwrittenrules.com

We always go deep and heavy on Women on Work, so we decided to give you a few minutes of light and mindfulness to start your week. 

For this month’s Mindful Moment, we are joined by Anisha Desai Fraser – an acupuncturist, qi gong energy healer, and yoga teacher.

Get in touch with Anisha on Instagram.

We all know those women – the ones who inspire us, who said the right words at the right time, who helped us believe in our own possibilities. And while their support, leadership, and empathy often have significant impacts on our lives, they might not even be aware of the part they played in shaping us. In this special International Women’s Day episode of Women on Work, Liz and Alysia highlight dedications from our listeners to their own unsung women and how we all play unwitting roles in molding each other. Check out our special dedication page at https://www.womenonworkpod.com/iwd2022-shout-outs. 

Conflict is a ubiquitous part of life, both personally and professionally. And yet most of us are inexperienced and even terrified of it. We often take any negative feedback or conflict personally, triggering a defensive reaction. But if we come from a place of defensiveness and avoidance, we sacrifice the opportunity to grow and learn. In this episode of Women on Work, Liz and Alysia tackle conflict – what it looks like, how it feels, and how to start thinking through it.

It happens to 800 million people regularly. People who it effects experience it for roughly 8 years of their life.  It’s a factor in our lives for 40 years. And yet, it remains a taboo topic in cultures around the world. We are talking about…… PMS. Although periods are hidden behind bathroom stalls and stretchy clothing professionally, they have a profound affect on how women feel. In this Women on Work Unfiltered, Liz and Alysia take on the taboo topic of PMS and periods, how girls and women are often robbed of proper education and giving yourself permission to take rest when you aren’t feeling your best. 

Great Resources to check out: 

https://www.healthshots.com/preventive-care/family-care/meet-irritable-male-syndrome-the-culprit-for-your-partners-unexplained-mood-swings/

https://www.thelily.com/why-were-taught-to-hide-our-periods/

As women, we often treat our professional, personal, and love lives as if they operate in silos – never interacting or affecting each other. But the reality is our true power as women comes from bringing together all our dimensions and experience to build a successful, holistic life on our terms. This week Liz and Alysia talk to Cheryl Grace, CEO of Powerful Penny, on celebrating yourself, asking and getting what you deserve, and embracing the bada** you are in all parts of your life. 

Great resources to check out: 

https://iamcherylgrace.com/

They never leave our sides. They always seem to know what we need before we even know. Even in our darkest moments, they support us with unflinching love and commitment. In honor of Valentine’s Day, Liz and Alysia celebrate our trusty companions – our pets! From cats and dogs to rabbits and snakes, we all know how important these fur (or scale!) - covered friends are to our lives and our mental health. 

Despite the advances of women in the workplace, men continue to significantly outnumber women in leadership roles. But men can also be part of the solution by opening the door wider and creating space at the table for all underrepresented groups.  In this episode, Liz and Alysia are joined by Eva Helén, author of "Women in Tech, A Book for Guys," to discuss the different stages of allyship and advocacy, what men are already doing to support women, and what it takes to really show-up for their women-identifying colleagues. 

Great Resources to check out: 

linkedin.com/in/ehelen

eqinspiration.com/  

Twitter: @ehelen

Description: As Nietzsche said, “you yourself will always be the worst enemy you can encounter.” We often stand in our own way of success – through our thoughts, how we see the world, and the importance we place on other’s opinion of us. At times, our own narratives can paint us into a corner, limiting our potential and possibilities. In this episode, Liz and Alysia discuss being your own worst enemy and their experiences navigating fear and imposter syndrome when embarking in a new direction. 

Great Resources to check out: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up4xeXyFTfY

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anxiety-files/201710/are-you-your-own-worst-enemy