“What if the itty bitty shitty committee was made up of your friends, supporting you to care for yourself, be more brave, and craft the life you want?” – Nicole Trick
Andrew Temte recently welcomed me onto his podcast, The Balancing Act.
The Balancing Act is in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide (as of May 2024) and explores the balancing acts humans play each day in our professional lives by amplifying the voices and real-life stories of accomplished business leaders. I was extremely joyful to be invited to share my own story and highlight women in tech.
Andrew Temte and I had an insightful conversation about leadership, bravery, and how you can craft a more impactful, braver, and more inclusive team.
We answered these questions (and more):
- How can we help women in technology roles succeed?
- How can we get more girls and women interested in careers in technology?
- How can the skill of bravery be developed to help reduce stress and burnout as well as ensure pay equity for women in tech?
The biggest thing we can learn from this episode is that you can choose to change your assumptions and responses to the thoughts in your brain, most specifically your “itty bitty shitty committee.”
Key Topics:
Bravery is a Skill for Leaders
We explore what bravery is, how important it is for balanced leadership, and how you can implement small steps towards brave leadership.
Mindset, Inner Voices, and the “Itty Bitty Shitty Committee”
In my personal favorite part of our conversation, I share my deep belief that “imposter syndrome” is a sign of success and how to be-friend each member of your “itty bitty shitty committee.” (skip to minute 15)
My Advice to Leaders on How to Be More Inclusive
Listen in to how my advice for educational leaders and small-business leaders shifts, while remaining deeply rooted in bravery. There can be no “one-size-fits-all” advice for every type of leader, in every time of industry. Instead, each leader must balance best practices with their style to craft a brave environment.
Listen to the full episode here.
What is your relationship to your own “itty bitty shitty committee”? Share below.