A third of our lives is spent working. Our careers, a source of identity and fulfillment, can often turn on us and become consuming. We obsess about how to create impact and feel valued. How can I get back to skipping to work on Mondays?We struggle to feel purposeful and at the same time feel clueless about how to go from where are now to where we want to go. If you crave career simplicity and action you’re in the right place. Career Blast, In a Half is your 30 minutes of weekly simple, powe ...
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Have you ever looked around at your tech company and realized you’re one of the oldest people in the room…and you may not even be 40 yet? It gets late early is a podcast and community focused on the experience of aging as a tech employee. We’ll uncover the root of Silicon Valley’s obsession with youth, and parse fact from fiction. We’ll explore individual experiences across tech companies of various sizes, learn from experts, and share practical advice on how tech workers can build long and ...
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Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors: Shatter Limiting Beliefs - Redefine Success - Chase Big Dreams
Erica Anderson Rooney
The "Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors" is the empowering podcast dedicated to the modern woman navigating the complexities of today's world. This is where we tackle the paradoxes women face daily: being told to lean in but not too far, to speak up but not too loudly, and to balance the demanding roles of professional and motherhood with grace and strength. Hosted by Erica Anderson Rooney, a seasoned HR executive with over 15 years of experience, this podcast is your go-to source for breaking ...
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Someone's Getting Hired, Here's How To Make It You (In "Uncertain Times”) I Loren Greiff
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20:55In this me to you episode, I am delivering some tough love and strategic clarity for executives facing job search challenges in today's uncertain climate. Uncertainty isn't new, and someone will get hired despite the chaos - here are the 5 key take-aways to make sure it you. See uncertainty as feature, not a bug Extended interview processes are des…
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Turn Career Setbacks Into Comebacks: Gamifying Job Searches and Nailing Your Career After Age 40 With Portfolio Rocket’s Loren Greiff
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48:16What happens when the most brutal battle of your life changes how you approach everything? Cancer sucks. It rips apart someone’s life. So, can you believe someone “gamified cancer” to make sure she still got the most out of life during her fight? Yup, that would be my friend, Loren. In this episode, I’m joined by executive career strategist Loren G…
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The 411 on Ending Ageism and How YOU Can Make It Go Faster I Janine Vanderburg
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29:09The 411 on Ageism & How To End It Faster I Janine Vanderburg For the life of me, given the choice between a strong, more profitable business and letting go of the back-assward stigma around age, the logic is clear. But is it? Like me, Janine Vanderburg isn’t shy about why the math isn’t mathing the business reasons why it’s about impact not age.. H…
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Did You Know You Could Have a 'Second Fifty' Years? Dr. Debra Whitman Explains!
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43:57What has more to do with longevity: your zip code or your genetic code? The answer might just surprise you. In this episode, I’m thrilled to have Dr. Debra Whitman, Chief Public Policy Officer at AARP and author of “The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond” join me to discuss the changing narrative of aging. Deb’s jour…
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From the Makeup Chair to the C-Suite: Reinvention, Resilience, and Real Leadership with Natasha Cornstein
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40:44What happens when a headshot appointment turns into your next career move? For Natasha Cornstein, it was the beginning of a wild, purpose-driven journey from beauty client to CEO of Blushington, the luxury express beauty brand now redefining glam across the country. In this inspiring episode, Erica sits down with Natasha to unpack the pivots, pitfa…
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How to Make, Not Find Meaning to Matter I Matt Emerzian
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35:45The world is obsessed with metrics and status. But the most important currency is the one you’re missing. Most of us spend our careers chasing validation – titles and paychecks. I did too. So did our guest Matt Emerzian. The brutal reality? Your job search misery, corporate culture complaints, and endless pursuit of status are all symptoms of the s…
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From Burnout in the Boardroom to Soul-Aligned Living with Adriana D’Onofrio
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33:57What if the life you were chasing was never actually your dream to begin with? In this powerful episode of Glass Ceilings & Sticky Floors, I sit down with Adriana D’Onofrio—a life and business coach for dreamers, doers, and trailblazers—who left behind the corporate hustle to build a soul-aligned life on her own terms. From designing couture gowns …
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How To Win Over Today’s Busiest and Pickiest Recruiters I Executive Recruiter Rick Kloete
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33:17Recruiting is big business ($10B) and that’s just at the executive level. They don’t work for you, they work for their clients and it’s hard. I know, I lived it. Today’s recruiters are busier and pickier than ever. They're not looking at your resume. They're looking through you. Bottom-First Screening: While you obsess over that job title, elite re…
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Kind, Not Just Nice: Building Human-Centered Leadership with Andrea Wanerstrand
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32:20When burnout sends you to the hospital (twice), you start asking bigger questions. Like: What kind of leader do I want to be—and how do I build workplaces that actually feel good to work in? This week on Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, I’m joined by Andrea Wanerstrand, founder of A3 Culture Lab and leadership coach to companies like Microsoft and…
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The Invisible Leadership Revolution | Heather Powers
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35:45Corporate America is bleeding talent pretending the needs of working parents are asking for a perk, at the expense of being a profit engine. This week Heather Powers, author of The Power Lane: Why Keeping Moms in the Workforce REVS the Economy exposes this hypocrisy. "Women are not leaving the workforce, they're leaving the workplace." Let’s get re…
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Why Fair Workplaces Don’t Happen by Accident with Siri Chilazi
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35:32What if the key to workplace equality isn’t changing people—but changing systems? Erica sits down with Siri Chilazi, a senior researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard and co-author of Make Work Fair. Siri is an internationally recognized expert in closing gender gaps at work, and she’s here to share what really works (and what d…
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Colorado’s Game-Changing Job Application Act, the Case for Intergenerational Teams, and How You Can Take Action With Janine Vanderburg
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48:26We’re done just talking about ageism. In this episode, we show you how to do something about it. Janine Vanderburg is the powerhouse behind Changing the Narrative and CEO of Encore Roadmap. She joins me to talk about how she and a coalition of advocates helped pass the groundbreaking Job Application Fairness Act in Colorado - legislation that bans …
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How To Stop Being A Hostage In Your Job Search | Scott Walker
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31:33“Kidnappers are just businessmen looking for a great deal” That’s how Scott Walker, legendary hostage negotiator reframes his work (with a 93% success rate) in high stakes situations you can apply to yours. Let’s call a spade a spade. You can feel like a hostage in your job search. Every interview can fire off an emotion. Your future, in limbo. You…
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From Couch Potato to Queen: The Science of Motivation (Even When You’re Burned Out)
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18:01Ever feel like ripping off your bra, crawling into your comfiest sweats, and disappearing into a bag of chips and low-effort Netflix? Same, friend. In this solo episode, Erica Rooney gets radically real about what it’s like to completely lose your motivation—and how to get it back using science, not shame. You’ll learn: 🔥 Why motivation isn’t a fee…
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Doubt is Death. My 3 Secrets To Certainty In Your Search I Loren Greiff
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15:28Doubt kills your job search faster than any market condition. It's not just hesitation—it's resistance holding hostage everything you want.The antidote? Certainty. That inner knowing that transcends credentials, perfect keywords, and competitive threats.My 3 secrets and your shifts: Be a swordfish, not a whale Swordfish slice forward with explosive…
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The Stress Paradox: Why a Little Discomfort Might Be Exactly What You Need with Dr. Sharon Bergquist
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37:37What if the very thing you’ve been avoiding—stress—is actually the key to your healthiest, most vibrant life? In this eye-opening episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, I sit down with Dr. Sharon Bergquist, physician, research scientist, and founder of Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness. Dr. Sharon reveals a powerful reframe: that certain ki…
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Job Search Struggles in Midlife, Why You Should Take Fractional Roles, and Corporate Survival with Nick Passarelli
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39:47If you’ve ever been blindsided by a layoff, wrestled with feeling “too old” for the job search, or wondered if your career peak is behind you, this episode is for you. In this deeply honest and refreshingly human episode, I speak with Nick Passarelli, a fintech exec and former HR leader whose early career taught him the hard truth: corporate loyalt…
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The 5 Keys To Lasting Confidence I Nicole Kalil
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44:06"Confidence isn't built—it's practiced." The Confidence Myth What we call confidence is often just comfortable competence. But true confidence is revealed precisely when we don't know what we're doing. The 5 Confidence Killers External Validation: Outsourcing your worth makes you one criticism away from collapse. Comparison: Every minute comparing …
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The Broken Rung: Why Women Lose Career Momentum Before They Even Start with Lareina Yee
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31:49We talk a lot about breaking glass ceilings—but what if the real problem starts at the very first step of the ladder? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Lareina Yee, senior partner at McKinsey & Company and co-author of The Broken Rung, to uncover the biggest barrier holding women back in their careers. Lareina shares: 🔥 The data behind why …
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Stop With The Age Labels : Shedding "OK Boomer" & "Entitled Millennial" I Sheila Callaham
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31:16We've created a system of fictional generational boxes that don't exist in reality. "Boomer," "Gen X," "Millennial" - arbitrary labels with zero scientific basis. Yet we use them daily to dismiss, categorize, and stereotype people who were simply born during a random year span. The cost? Innovation stifled. Talent wasted. Workplaces poisoned. The c…
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Wild Courage, Micro-Actions, and Owning Your Career with Jenny Wood
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36:21In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, we’re joined by Jenny Wood, a former Google executive turned keynote speaker, author, and career development expert. Her bold moves, like chasing her now-husband off a subway and launching one of Google’s largest career programs, are just the beginning of what makes her story remarkable. Topics C…
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Why Awkwardness Is a Career Superpower, Overcoming Social Discomfort, and Building Confidence With Henna Pryor
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42:52We’ve all had those painfully awkward moments–those cringey, uncomfortable feelings—the ones that make you want to disappear into the floor. But what if awkwardness wasn’t something to escape, but something to embrace? Today, I sit down with workplace performance expert Henna Pryor to unpack why discomfort is actually a good thing. Henna shares her…
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5 Secrets To Packaging Your 40+ Deep Experience
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14:43There's a gap in the marketplace—a gap between what you know and how you share it. Most professionals +40 make the fatal mistake of assuming experience speaks for itself. It doesn't. Experience without relevance is a timeline Past tense. The marketplace invests in your future contributions That’s what gets you hired. This week I reveal my 5 secrets…
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Breaking the Age Barrier: How to Get Found, Land Faster & Earn More with Loren Greiff
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34:06What if the best jobs aren’t the ones you apply for—but the ones that find you? Loren Greiff, founder of PortfolioRocket, is here to shatter outdated job search strategies and show you how to tap into the hidden job market, where 80-85% of top roles exist. A fierce advocate against ageism and networking powerhouse, Loren specializes in helping C-su…
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How do I get AI tech-literate without losing my human-ness? I Kate O’Neill
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36:50The game of life (and work) has changed. It’s no longer about whether to use AI, but how to wield it while preserving what makes us irreplaceable. Kate O’Neill isn’t just another tech pundit. As an early Netflix employee and a sought-after “human technologist,” she sits at the intersection of algorithms and imagination. I pulled Kate away from her …
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Ever been the only one in the room? The only woman, the only person of color, the only one who doesn’t quite “fit the mold”? It can feel isolating—but what if being the only is actually your greatest strength? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Angela Chee—media and communication coach, former TV anchor, keynote speaker, and author of The Po…
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Fighting Ageism Through Art, The Gendered Impact of Aging, and Why This Exhibit Went Viral With Dr. Stacey Gordon and Aubrey Hirsch
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31:55Did you know that the average age for a first Botox injection is reportedly now just 26? Wild, right? That’s just one sign of how deeply ageism is woven into our lives - whether it’s in the workplace, healthcare, or even just the way we see ourselves. So, today I am chatting with Dr. Stacey Gordon, a senior fellow at NYU’s Center for Health and Agi…
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The 5 Leadership Voices & Languages We Miss I Masi Willis
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35:34Leadership is one of those words that gets thrown around like authenticity or value. Everyone nods. Few translate. This week, we sat down with Masi Willis, Founder of The Mason Effect. She caught up with us between her work travels, helping individuals and businesses better communicate to understand each other. What changes when that happens? Every…
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Embracing Tiny Experiments with Neuroscientist Dr. Anne-Laure Le Cunff
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28:10🎙️ Feeling stuck in a script someone else wrote for your life? Today’s guest, Dr. Anne-Laure Le Cunff, knows exactly how that feels—and she’s here to share her powerful journey from Google to neuroscience. 💡 Despite following the "perfect" roadmap to success—great school, prestigious job, checking all the boxes—Anne-Laure felt empty and out of alig…
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FOPO: Fear Of Overvaluing Other People’s Opinions I Erica Rooney
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36:02You want to feel seen, heard and accepted. You want to feel appreciated And you want to feel like you’re doing the right thing. But when FOPO (Fear Of Overvaluing Other People’s Opinions) creeps in, you cave. Putting ultimate goals of happiness and fulfillment aside Devaluing the accolades you worked for Discounting the achievements you earned Why?…
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40 Lessons in 40 Years- Happy Birthday to ME! Part 1
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13:18🎙️ Episode Description: 40 Lessons in 40 Years (Part 1) 🚨 I’m turning 40! 🚨 And let me tell you—getting here has been a ride. In this episode, I’m sharing the first 20 lessons I’ve learned over the last 40 years. Some are hard-earned, some are unexpected, and some might be exactly what you need to hear today. 💡 Why peace is the real flex 💡 The trut…
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Breaking Age Stereotypes, Embracing AI, and Building a Multi-Generational Workforce with AARP’s Naj Uddin
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57:27How does a Silicon Valley techie end up transforming one of the largest nonprofits in the U.S.? Well, Naj Uddin, Chief Information Officer at AARP, joins us to share his journey from tech startups to spearheading innovation at AARP. Naj shares how AARP is doing things differently - think success coaching, mentorship programs, and hiring practices t…
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Welcome To The End Of Career Victimization I Loren Greiff & TJ Bennett
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39:00If you’re seeking job security, it’s gone. Long gone. That means that you're in charge. Your career is YOUR business. No business can survive with outdated systems, an ill informed team or strategy that doesn’t meet today’s demands. Same for you. This week I share some of my interview with TJ Bennett, host of The DesuckifyWork® Podcast. We talk abo…
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NAKED and No Longer Ashamed with Candi Rose
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34:39Are you holding onto shame from your past, feeling like your story is something to hide instead of something to own? Today’s guest, Candi Rose, has been there—and she’s here to show you the way forward. In this powerful episode, Candi shares her raw and inspiring journey from rock bottom to success, overcoming abuse, addiction, and shame to build a…
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Piplashed? The Secrets Behind Performance Plans I Dan Goodman
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40:30Over the past five years there has been a significant increase in corporate issuing performance incentive plans (up 20+) But are Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) there to help you improve or are they insidious tactics used by employers to manage you out of your position? How has their original intent changed over time? What are the subtle signs…
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Trust the Nudges: How to Listen, Lean In, and Take the Next Best Step
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16:22In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, we dive into the power of trusting the universe, trusting your gut, and trusting yourself. Whether it's those quiet whispers during a walk or the big decisions that keep you up at night, learning to lean into those nudges can lead to breakthroughs you never imagined. ✨ Here’s what we’re diving in…
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Regret Is Your Greatest Teacher: How to Learn From the Past and Build a Future You Love With Daniel Pink
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31:17Ever looked back on a missed opportunity and thought, Ugh, what if? Well, you’re not alone—and that feeling of regret might actually be one of the best tools for growth. I had the privilege of chatting with New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink about his book The Power of Regret—the book that gave me the final push to launch this very podca…
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How Making 10K Friends Turned Into A Real Job I Rob Lawless
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33:50What if your day job was to talk to 4 people a day for an hour each? What if the goal was simply to build human connection? What if there was no agenda during these conversations? No set questions or criteria to be someone’s friend? This week we take a peek into non linear careers. You’ve probably experienced this yourself. Even asking “How did I g…
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Leading Through Crisis, Building Influence, and Paving the Way with Dr. Emily Knight
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36:36In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Emily Williams Knight, the President and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association and Foundation, to talk about what it really takes to lead through crisis, build influence in male-dominated industries, and create opportunities for others to rise. With over 20 years of global leadership experience, Emily…
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Work doesn’t have to make you miserable Neither does your job search. The trick – knowing how to adapt. “Things are changing much faster in labor market than 15 years ago” says our guest this week Andrew Seaman Host of Get Hired and Editor-At-Large for Jobs & Career Development at LinkedIn News. Today Andrew is in the interviewee seat. He breaks do…
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The Consumption of You, It's Sucking Out Your Success I James A. Felts
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32:03It’s not about youIt’s never has been It never will be. Thinking otherwise. That’s what’s sucking the life out of your success. Your job search too. You need a job > they need a solutionYou want a referral > why should they put their reputation on the line? You want more money > they want to know what’s that worth to them? Most get this wrong. You’…
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Why Your Community Is the Secret to Crushing Your Goals This Year
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18:18🎙️ Why Your Community is the Key to Crushing Every Goal This Year Success isn’t a solo sport. The people you surround yourself with can make or break your dreams—and in this episode of Glass Ceilings & Sticky Floors, I’m diving into why community is the ultimate cheat code for achieving your goals. Join me as I share: ✨ Science-backed stats proving…
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2025 I What Will Stay The Same & What Will Change I Loren Greiff
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30:01As a kid New Year’s Eve guaranteed staying up past midnight As a 60 year old woman I guarantee I’ll be in bed before 10PM Some things stay the same Others don’t. This week I’m flying solo to cover both. What Will Stay The Same Human Nature: Opportunity attracts the bold, before it attracts the crowd. Risk is what you don’t see (or hear): Preparatio…
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Breaking Vases and Finding the Courage to Redefine Your Life with Dima Ghawi
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33:04In this powerful episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, we’re joined by Dima Ghawi—author, speaker, and courageous leader—who shares her extraordinary journey of breaking free from the limitations of her culture, family, and expectations. Topics include: Cultural Constraints: Growing up in a Middle Eastern community with strict expectations o…
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Loud Career Truths About Introverts I Lissa Appiah
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33:57The greatest lie in business? That success belongs to the loudest voice in the room. But what about Warren Buffett? Bill Gates and this week’s guest, Linkedin Top VoiceLissa Appiah? Lissa started making her mark when she discovered being quiet didn’t mean staying quiet. That’s how she helps her clients leverage their truth to meet impact in today’s…
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Harnessing Courage: Laura Bratton on Overcoming Adversity with Grit and Gratitude
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28:01In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, we’re joined by Laura Bratton—speaker, coach, and author of Harnessing Courage. Laura shares her extraordinary journey of: Navigating life after losing her sight as a teenager. Building resilience through grit and gratitude. Embracing the balance between grief and moving forward. Letting go of co…
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Looking at my 2024 whiteboard, some of my goals will go unchecked. → But my clients crushed theirs. → Making the big bucks → Landing huge 15/10 roles All while overcoming ageism → Building new networks to last a lifetime → Leading companies and changing industries → Lifting others up without a second thought. I’ve described it as the year of EVERYT…
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Level Up with Connection: The Transformative Power of Community
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14:34Have you ever wondered what separates those who soar in their careers from those who stay stuck? Spoiler alert: It’s not just talent or hard work—it’s the power of community. In this episode, I dive into why success isn’t meant to be solo and how the right network can completely transform your career. Drawing from my experiences in two incredible c…
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Scaling Without Selling Out A $25 Million Story I Sharon Gillenwater
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49:07What if Success Didn't Require Selling Out? What if the conventional startup playbook is wrong? Sharon Gillenwater sold her tech company in 2022 for $25M. But that's not the interesting part. The interesting part is how she did it. By ignoring almost everything Silicon Valley says you "must" do to succeed. Whether you're dreaming of starting your o…
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Burnout is a SCAM: Maegan Megginson on Redefining Success and Finding True Wealth
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1:01:26In this game-changing episode, we sit down with Maegan Megginson, therapist-turned-business-mentor, to uncover the truths about burnout and how to reclaim your life. Megan shares her powerful insights on breaking free from societal pressures and creating a life that aligns with your values. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just tired of the…
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