Listen in for strategies to deal with inappropriate, confidence-undermining questions in the workplace. These strategies, phrases, and mindset can be used for any behavior that crosses professional norms, strengthens the patriarchy, and permits misogyny to grow. ...

Listen in for strategies to deal with inappropriate, confidence-undermining questions in the workplace. These strategies, phrases, and mindset can be used for any behavior that crosses professional norms, strengthens the patriarchy, and permits misogyny to grow. ...

Listener question: My colleague doesn’t trust my skill. What do I do?  Many women in tech face the drama: dealing with colleagues who don’t trust your skills. If you’ve ever felt sidelined in meetings, excluded from important emails, or observed others taking over...

Listener question: I know I’m a direct person, but I’m being told I’m aggressive. How do I know the difference?  I have personal experience with this topic in two different different ways and suggestions of how to navigate them:  First, you need to...

Listener question: I have been waiting for a promotion. I am ready. What do I do now?  Let’s discuss how to not just wait for a promotion but to actively communicate and advocate for yourself. First, you need to tell our boss directly that you want a promotion, ask...

Listener Question: Is it ethical for me to accept a job that’s one or two layers below the job I had before all of the layoffs when so many other people are also struggling to land a job?  Let’s tackle a listener’s question about the ethics of accepting a...

Let’s work through a career dilemma: feeling bored at a safe job. I share actionable strategies to navigate boredom and rediscover engagement in your career. First, I urge a reevaluation to ensure your current situation is as secure as you think. Then, we examine the...

We dive into an often-overlooked aspect of building a successful career: embracing positive emotions. Many women in tech find it challenging to celebrate achievements or feel joy without spiraling into anxiety or fear. I unravel this misunderstanding of bravery and...

This is an important, timely, and short message just for my US audience, particularly if you have the right to vote in the United States Call to action: join us at Women in Tech for Harris. US Election Day is November 5, 2024. This election is about so much more than...

Listener Question: How do I stay motivated when it’s been months since I was laid off and I’ve not gotten a single offer? How do I remember that I’m really good at my job when it’s been months and I haven’t even gotten a single offer?...