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You know your work made a difference. But when your review asks for a number, you freeze because nobody handed you one.

This is Week 2 of Rosie Zilinskas's three-part performance review series. Rosie, creator of the Articulation Gap, spent 32 years in corporate leadership. In this solo episode, she shows you how to find real numbers in your year without making anything up, even when your company doesn't measure your work.

You'll hear:

• Why a number you can explain is not a made-up number
• How one monthly training count became 960 people a year
• What to count when your best work is the problem that never happened
• What 2026 Payscale data shows about where the pay gap actually starts
• The talk-it-out trick for when you freeze at a blank page
• A four-step assignment to put numbers on your three biggest wins

Nobody hands you the numbers. This week, you count what you can and show your math.

Missed Week 1? Start here: https://nowomanleftbehind.com/putting-off-your-performance-review/

Stuck on the counting? Tell the Free Impact Clarity AI Coach about one thing you did this year, the way you'd tell a friend, and it helps you turn it into a measurable result: https://nowomanleftbehind.ac-page.com/impact-clarity-ai-optin

You had a strong year. So why does the blank box on your performance review feel so hard to fill?

It is usually not about time. It is fear, and a lot of the time it is fear we make up.

Rosie Zilinskas, creator of the Articulation Gap, opens a three-week series on preparing for your performance review. She shares the story of a senior leader who was stuck on a project for months, then did two months of work in less than a week once she protected the time to do it.

In this episode you will hear:

• The question that cut through her client's what-ifs
• Why the accomplishments box scares women who have plenty to report
• What research on nonpromotable work reveals about where your year may have gone
• The sentence that made her client go quiet
• What to say to your brain when it starts running every worst case
• A 25-minute assignment so you walk into your review with a draft, not a blank box

Your results are real. This week is about getting them out of your head and onto the page.

If you freeze at "what changed because of my work," the Free Impact Clarity AI Coach is built for that moment. Describe one accomplishment the way you would tell a friend, and it asks questions until the result comes out: https://nowomanleftbehind.ac-page.com/impact-clarity-ai-optin

How do you get started with AI at work when it feels like a tech thing for tech people, or like you are cheating? Cheryl Thompson started on the factory floor at Ford, spent eight years running an industry organization serving more than 70 manufacturers, and never thought of herself as a technologist. Today she builds practical AI systems for manufacturing teams, and she is the first guest ever invited back on No Woman Left Behind.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS EPISODE

•Is using AI at work cheating? 

•Why do women use AI on the surface while men go all in? 

•How did a non-technical leader go from "what's the big deal?" to building AI systems? 

• What is the difference between a prompt, a skill, an AI employee, and an agent? 

•What is the 80/20 rule that keeps AI from making you look bad? 

•How can you use AI to prep for a raise, a promotion, or an interview? 

•Where should a woman who feels behind on AI actually start?

FREE IMPACT CLARITY AI COACH: Cheryl said we forget our own accomplishments. AI can pull the work back out. Putting it into words leadership recognizes and rewards is the next step: https://nowomanleftbehind.ac-page.com/impact-clarity-ai-optin

CONNECT WITH CHERYL THOMPSON

Website: https://www.cherylthompson.net/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-thompson/

CONNECT WITH ROSIE

Website: https://nowomanleftbehind.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosiezilinskas/

Read the full blog post: https://nowomanleftbehind.com/get-started-with-ai-at-work/

Cheryl's first episode, How Do Women Go from Overlooked to Influential?: https://youtu.be/uCS8zpJhaOI

Rosie Zilinskas, creator of The Articulation Gap framework for workplace communication and leadership visibility, helps high-performing corporate women close the distance between the impact they create and the impact leadership recognizes, rewards, and promotes through Clarity, Composure, and Conviction.

Losing a job can feel like losing part of who you are. Even when you saw it coming. Even when part of you was ready to go.

Michelle Schafer has been restructured twice and reinvented herself both times. Today she is a career coach who has guided nearly 1,000 professionals through career transitions and was named one of Ottawa's Top 20 Career Coaches in 2020 and 2024. She and Rosie start where most job search advice skips: the emotional side, then get into her five-step process for finding what's next.

In this conversation, you will hear:

• Why any job loss is a real loss, even when you are headed somewhere better
• What happened when one client could not write a single line of her resume
• How to tell your leave story so you own the message
• Why "30 years of experience" on your resume may be working against you
• Why online job boards should be only 20 percent of your search
• The street hockey conversation that turned into a job offer

Your accomplishments did not disappear with your job. This episode helps you see them clearly again, and put them into words other people can act on.

Want help turning your work into language others recognize? Get your free Impact Clarity AI Coach: https://nowomanleftbehind.ac-page.com/impact-clarity-ai-optin

Connect with Michelle Schafer: Website: https://mschafercoaching.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleschafercoaching/

You are qualified for the job. You read the description; you can do almost every line of it, and then you find the one thing you have never done, and you close the tab.

Qualified women hold back, and it usually has nothing to do with what they can actually do. Mary Buchzeiger has watched it happen for thirty years, and she is done being polite about it.

Mary is the CEO of Lucerne International and Lucerne Global Solutions in Auburn Hills, Michigan. She could drive a high low before she could drive a car. She learned the floor from her mother on second shift and the numbers from her father, took the business international in 2003, bought her father out in 2008, and now leads a global manufacturing company in one of the most male-dominated industries there is.

In this conversation you will hear:

• The research findings about how men and women read the same job description, and why it has nothing to do with ability
• What Mary wishes she could tell her younger self before walking into a C-suite room
• Why "one more certification" is the most expensive habit talented women have
• How to advocate for yourself with data when self-promotion feels physically wrong
• What she tells a woman who feels stuck and cannot see a way out of her organization
• The eight screens, three computers, and AI agents she built herself, and the one thing she says to do with what you build
• The peach schnapps ritual she inherited from her father, and what it has to do with getting recognized

You may already be ready. The question is whether the people making the decisions can see it.

Want help turning your work into language your leadership recognizes? Start with the Free Impact Clarity AI Coach: https://nowomanleftbehind.ac-page.com/impact-clarity-ai-optin

Are you shrinking your voice at work? Misti Rice, Vice President of Government Affairs at Magna International, works with policymakers, industry leaders, and even prime ministers. And yet she does everything she can to avoid speaking engagements. Her advice is not about becoming louder. It is about saying what you know, simply, and letting it stand.

Misti has more than 30 years in government, legal, and consumer affairs, including senior roles at Stellantis before joining Magna in 2016. In this conversation with Rosie Zilinskas, she shares what bad bosses taught her about leading, why relationships come before you need them, and the negotiation move that starts with silence.

In this episode:

• What micromanaging bosses taught her about letting people do their jobs

• Why she learned golf, and what "missing the hole" has to do with relationships

• Why people pick up the phone for people they like

• Advice for the woman who dreads making the call

• The job description habit that keeps qualified women from applying

• "That's a great question. Let me get back to you." Why you never bluff

• Why the person against you today might be your biggest advocate tomorrow

• "If you're not at the table, then you're on the menu"

• Stop shrinking your own voice: expertise is not perfection

• Say yes before you're ready

• State what you want, then stop talking

Read the full blog post: https://nowomanleftbehind.com/shrinking-your-voice-at-work/

Contact Misti Rice: Misti.Rice@magna.com

If leadership does not see your impact yet, start by putting it into words they recognize. Get your free Impact Clarity AI Coach: https://nowomanleftbehind.ac-page.com/impact-clarity-ai-optin

Rosie Zilinskas created The Articulation Gap: the distance between the impact you create and the impact leadership recognizes and rewards. She works with high-performing corporate women to close that gap through Clarity, Composure, and Conviction.

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You keep your head down, do the work, and trust the rest will come. Meanwhile, the support you actually need is sitting in a policy nobody has ever mentioned to you.

Nicholle Walter learned that the hard way. She is a Senior Systems Engineer at John Deere who has been pregnant, breastfeeding, and pumping on a manufacturing shop floor while helping lead production launches, including the start of production for the See & Spray technology portfolio. She is a mom of two who now advocates for parents and caregivers in manufacturing, including at the Women in Manufacturing Summit with Sarah Wells.

In this conversation, you will hear:

• Why growing up pushing around 1200 pound horses taught her to take up her own space at work

• The question she asked in her very first interview at John Deere that made one interviewer stare

• The assumption managers make about moms that quietly removes them from promotion conversations

• What happened the first time her son got sick and she did not think she could leave

• The cow emoji trick that made an awkward conversation easy

• Why supporting moms turns out to support everyone on the team

The support you need may already be there. This episode is about finding the courage to ask for it, and the words to do it.

Want help turning your work into language leadership recognizes? Get your free Impact Clarity AI Coach: https://nowomanleftbehind.ac-page.com/impact-clarity-ai-optin

Connect with Nicholle Walter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nichollemwalter/

You have the experience. So why does the room keep doing the math on your age?

Marcylle Combs has been asked, point blank, how long she plans to keep working. She has also been told, at 66, that she was too old for the surgery she wanted. She got a second opinion, switched doctors, and kept going. Marcylle is a leadership expert and speaker who founded and ran home health and hospice agencies for decades, the author of Never Hire Your Friends, and a leader who has been hiring older workers since she was in her thirties.

In this conversation, Rosie and Marcylle talk about:

• What "when are you planning to retire?" really means, and the answer investors are hoping to hear
• The interview prep routine that matters more when you are the most experienced person in the room
• The uncomfortable truth about first impressions that Marcylle asks you to forgive her for saying
• What a 60-plus hire brings that no employer has to teach
• Why Gen Z is not the generation you need to worry about
• The one thing that instantly makes you look current

If you have been wondering whether it is too late, this episode says it is not, and shows you how to walk into the next room ready.

Ready to put your impact into words leadership recognizes and rewards? Grab the Free Impact Clarity AI Coach: https://nowomanleftbehind.ac-page.com/impact-clarity-ai-optin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zoe-shaw-1409b5122/

Book: Stronger in the Difficult Places

Dr. Zoe website: https://drzoeshaw.com/

You had the answer. You did not say it. And you spent the drive home wondering why.

Most women file that under imposter syndrome. Dr. Zoe Shaw has a different diagnosis, and it changes what you do about it.

Dr. Zoe Shaw is a licensed psychotherapist with a doctorate in clinical psychology and more than twenty years in practice. She is the author of Stronger in the Difficult Places and the host of the podcast by the same name. Her specialty is shame, including a form of it that most standard advice never reaches.

In this conversation, you will hear:

• Why imposter syndrome is not a personality trait, and why that distinction changes everything at work
• The small word habit that quietly costs women credibility in meetings
• How to locate exactly where you are hiding, using one sentence you already say to yourself
• What to do after your manager tells you to wait until next year
• Why courage comes first, and the feeling you are waiting for comes second
• Dr. Zoe's own story, and the decades she spent carrying it alone
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You are not being overlooked because you lack value. Often the impact you create has simply never been said out loud in the language leadership uses to make decisions.

Ready to put words to yours? Start with the Free Impact Clarity Tool: https://nowomanleftbehind.ac-page.com/impact-clarity-ai-optin

You've done everything right. The degrees, the hours, every box checked. And you're still exactly where you were two years ago.

Cheryl Stelte has spent more than thirty years helping women find out why. She is a spiritual coach, master healer, and the founder of Star of Divine Light Institute, and her answer is not the one most of us expect. It usually is not skill, and it is not effort. It is a pattern that was running long before your career started, and you cannot see it, because that is what a blind spot is. Full disclosure: Cheryl is Rosie's coach.

In this conversation, Rosie and Cheryl talk about:

• Why corporate America is a magnet for perfectionists, and what fitting in that well costs you
• The four core wounds Cheryl finds underneath almost every stuck career
• How "our voice wasn't heard" as a child becomes silence in a meeting thirty years later
• An empowerment practice for women whose work goes unrecognized, and the part that is harder than it sounds
• What Cheryl watched happen to a woman who got ahead by going against her own values
• Cheryl's three-step ACE method, and a breathing practice you can try while you listen

If you have been working harder and getting quieter, this is an invitation to look at what is actually in the way.

Ready to put your impact into words leadership recognizes and rewards? Grab the Free Impact Clarity AI Coach: https://nowomanleftbehind.ac-page.com/impact-clarity-ai-optin

What percent happy are you at work, really? Not the answer you give at happy hour. The honest number.

Rachel Spekman is a therapist and career coach, and the founder of Made For More Coaching. She has spent years helping high-performing women figure out why a job that looks perfect on paper can still feel completely wrong, and what to actually do about it.

In this conversation, Rosie and Rachel talk about:

• The exercise Rachel gives every new client to measure exactly where their career is out of alignment
• The real, physical cost of ignoring that misalignment for too long
• Why staying in a job for the salary and the perks has a hidden price
• The client story behind the name Made For More Coaching
• Small, medium, and large pivots, and how to know which one you actually need
• Why giving yourself permission to be unhappy is the first step to changing it
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If you have ever looked at your job description and felt nothing but a low hum of dread, this episode is for you.

Ready to put your impact into words leadership recognizes and rewards? Grab the Free Impact Clarity Tool: https://nowomanleftbehind.ac-page.com/impact-clarity-ai-optin

Does networking make you cringe? You are not alone, and you are not wrong. Most of what passes for networking is fake, and you can feel it.

Lirone Glikman has spent 12 years teaching a different way. She is the founder of The Human Factor, a global consulting and training firm, and the author of the bestselling Super Connector's Playbook, which she has taught in 27 countries.

Her core belief: the gap between you and the life you want is usually about people, and authentic relationship building is a skill nobody teaches us.

In this conversation, Rosie and Lirone talk about:

• The moment at 21, alone in Sydney, when Lirone discovered her connecting superpower
• Why modesty is not practical, and when staying quiet costs you the credit
• The six pillars of her Super Connectors approach, from your people plan to leveraging for results
• How one employee turned her most difficult coworkers into allies, starting with lunch and cake
• The research she cites linking real workplace relationships to about four more years of life
• Why introverts may be the best connectors in the room

If building relationships at work has always felt like a performance, this episode shows you how to do it as yourself.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lironeglikman/

Ready to put your impact into words leadership recognizes and rewards?

Grab Rosie's free Impact Clarity Coach: https://nowomanleftbehind.ac-page.com/impact-clarity-ai-optin

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Why don't talented women pursue leadership? After 35 years in manufacturing, Sheila LaMothe has an answer most of us feel but rarely say out loud: it's usually not ability. It's that they don't see themselves as worthy of the opportunity, even when the people around them already do.

Sheila chaired the Women in Manufacturing board, founded Women in Finishing, and today is Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Chemical Coaters Association International. And it all started with a marketing manager sitting silent in a room full of GE and Ford executives, feeling completely irrelevant, promising herself she would not leave that room without saying something.

In this episode:

• The real reason women hold themselves back from leadership (it's not skill)
• Imposter syndrome, and why an invitation is evidence that someone sees your value
• "He saw something in me that I didn't see in myself": how allies and sponsors open doors
• Sheila's "jump in" rule for opportunities you don't feel ready for
• How to bring a mistake to your boss with solutions, not just problems
• Why you should never apologize for speaking in a meeting

CHAPTERS

• 0:00 — Intro and Sheila’s “say something in the room” takeaway
• 0:32 — Why speaking up matters when you’re invited to lead
• 1:00 — A simple challenge for the week: one comment, one question
• 1:30 — Intro to Sheila LaMothe and her career story
• 2:33 — Feeling intimidated in a room full of high-level women
• 3:29 — The moment Sheila decided to speak up
• 4:09 — Why women often don’t own their expertise
• 5:32 — Sheila’s unconventional path into manufacturing
• 7:12 — Confidence, imposter syndrome, and male allies
• 9:48 — Mantras for stepping into opportunity
• 11:37 — Leadership, teamwork, and lessons from athletics
• 13:33 — Learning to trust the better idea, not just your own
• 16:03 — Coaching people to bring solutions, not just problems
• 17:28 — Handling a major magazine typo with transparency
• 20:41 — Joining the WIM board and growing through leadership
• 23:44 — Why trade associations are an underrated resource
• 27:00 — Building a meaningful network, not just collecting contacts
• 29:49 — Final advice: stop apologizing, speak confidently, commit fully
• 32:30 — Closing thanks and outro

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-lamothe-a1405420/

If leadership doesn't see your impact yet, start by putting it into words they recognize. Get the Free Impact Clarity Tool: https://nowomanleftbehind.ac-page.com/impact-clarity-ai-optin

Rosie Zilinskas is the creator of the Articulation Gap for high-performing corporate women. The Articulation Gap is the distance between the impact high-performing corporate women create and the impact leadership recognizes, rewards, and promotes through Clarity, Composure, and Conviction.

#WomenInLeadership #ImposterSyndrome #CareerGrowth

Your past does not get the final say.

Jacqueline Cooley grew up with a father in active addiction, in a home where stability was never guaranteed. Instead of letting that story define her, she built a career helping people rewrite theirs. Today she is the Leader of Learning and Development at JBM Packaging, where she helps lead the Better Lives program, an initiative that hires people coming out of incarceration and recovery and surrounds them with life coaching, financial coaching, transportation, and real support. More than 300 lives have been impacted so far.

In this conversation, Rosie and Jacqueline talk about:

• What it really takes to move forward when life has been hard
• Why nobody succeeds alone, and how the right mentor changes everything
• How to speak your mind at work and still be heard
• The habit that quietly holds high-performing women back: waiting until every box is checked
• Why we are all closer to needing a second chance than we think

Whether you are carrying an old story about yourself or watching your career stall while you wait to feel ready, this episode is your reminder: be bold, and don't let your past define you.

Ready to make your impact visible, recognized, and rewarded?

Use the Free Impact Clarity AI tool to turn your accomplishments into clear language that communicates your results, business impact, and leadership value.

Ready for personalized support? Apply for a complimentary strategy call to explore Certified High Performance Career Coaching with Rosie Zilinskas.

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Have you ever told yourself a story about what you're not cut out for? Gaby Rossi did. At 22, she decided leadership wasn't for her, and she repeated it so often that when a leadership role opened on her own team, nobody even told her. They hired someone else. Her boss's explanation stopped her cold: " You said you didn't want it."

In this episode of No Woman Left Behind, Gaby, a supply chain leader at Avery Dennison, shares how she rewrote that story. She talks about the TED Talk that cracked her narrative open, the day she walked into her leaders' offices and said "I'm changing my mind," and the painfully honest 360 feedback (a 2.3 out of 5) that a mentor taught her to read as a blueprint to success instead of a verdict.

You'll hear:

• How the story you repeat about yourself can quietly close doors
• Why harsh feedback might be the clearest roadmap you'll ever get
• What changes when you stop attaching your worth to the tasks you do (Gaby calls it "letting go of the clicks")
• Why staying visible to your leaders matters as much as doing the work

If you've been waiting to be noticed, this conversation will show you what becomes possible when you say what you want out loud.

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Ready to make your impact visible, recognized, and rewarded?

Use the Free Impact Clarity AI tool to turn your accomplishments into clear language that communicates your results, business impact, and leadership value.

Ready for personalized support? Apply for a complimentary strategy call to explore Certified High Performance Career Coaching with Rosie Zilinskas.

Remember,

Be Brave. Be Bold. Take Action!

How Do Women Go from Overlooked to Influential? With Cheryl Thompson

For 40 years, Cheryl Thompson was often the only woman in the room. She started on the floor at Ford, rose through a tool-and-die apprenticeship into global manufacturing leadership, and was inducted into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame along the way. In this episode she shows you exactly how women move from overlooked to influential: finding sponsors who open doors, ending the people pleasing that keeps you invisible, and using AI as the single biggest career differentiator of the decade.

Host Rosie Zilinskas, creator of The Articulation Gap framework for workplace communication and leadership visibility, and Cheryl get into the performance review that rewired Cheryl's career, four ways to put AI to work for yourself this week, and her word of the year, ROAR.

In this episode:

• Why a sponsor, not just a mentor, changes your trajectory
• The review that taught Cheryl to work on what leadership actually values
• How to say no without guilt
• Four ways to use AI to advocate for yourself right now
• ROAR: Cheryl's framework for how to show up

Connect with Cheryl Thompson:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-thompson/

Website: https://www.cherylthompson.net/

Ready to make your impact visible, recognized, and rewarded?

Use the free Impact Clarity AI tool to turn your accomplishments into clear language that communicates your results, business impact, and leadership value.

Ready for personalized support? Apply for a complimentary strategy call to explore Certified High Performance Career Coaching with Rosie Zilinskas.

Check us out at No Woman Left Behind 

Embracing Boldness and Authenticity: Insights from Kim Ziomek for Women in Leadership

In this episode, Kim Ziomek shares her journey, strategies, and candid advice for women aspiring to grow and lead fearlessly in their careers. With a focus on advocacy, relationship-building, and authentic self-presentation, Kim offers actionable insights to empower women at any stage of their professional journey.

In this episode:

• The importance of rejection and persistence: "Not yet" is the key mindset.
• Building powerful alliances across genders to advance careers.
• How organizations like LRIG create safe spaces for senior women to share openly.
• Translating hard work into metrics that leadership understands.
• Fostering advocacy and self-promotion without crossing into boastfulness.
• The significance of authentic personal branding and staying true to oneself.
• Practical tips for effective networking, including body language and communication.
• The value of mentorship and long-term relationship-building vs. one-off connections.
• How women can leverage internal and external organizations for career growth.
• Navigating gender dynamics and promoting equity in male-dominated fields.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Why "not yet" is a powerful mindset for women facing rejection

02:12 - Kim's journey into leadership and her pivotal moments

06:37 - The founding and purpose of Legacy Refirement Influencers Group (LRIG)

11:20 - Addressing gender disparities and the importance of advocacy

14:07 - The impact of early mentorship and relationship-building at age 26

17:16 - Navigating organizational politics and "right-sizing" lessons

21:18 - The power of allies of the opposite sex in career advancement

24:36 - Common behaviors holding women back in male-dominated settings

28:32 - Balancing assertiveness and authenticity during networking

33:17 - Action strategies for women in their 20s and 30s to accelerate growth

37:28 - How to communicate confidently and avoid boasting

41:18 - Practical tips on executive presence and networking resources

44:46 - Recommended organizations and conferences for women to join

45:44 - Building a community of like-minded women committed to empowering each other

47:12 - The importance of continuous communication and self-awareness in leadership

Resources & Links:

• Women in Manufacturing: https://www.womeninmanufacturing.org/
• LRIG - Legacy Refirement Influencers Group
• Connect with Kim Ziomek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-ziomek-74918a1/

No Woman Left Behind: https://nowomanleftbehind.com

Free Impact Clarity Tool: https://nowomanleftbehind.ac-page.com/impact-clarity-ai-optin 

Summary

In this episode, Ashwini Balasubramanian shares her inspiring journey of embracing change, leadership, and advocating for women in the workforce. She discusses her career, her book 'Map Your Ascent,' and practical frameworks for personal and professional growth. 

Key Topics

• Embracing change and growth mindset
• The 3P framework: Personality, Perspective, Presence
• Women in automotive industry and leadership
• The importance of visibility versus advocacy
• Strategies for career advancement and influence
• The role of generosity and giving back
• Overcoming challenges related to motherhood and career
• The story behind the book 'Map Your Ascent'
• The importance of intentional career planning
• Building a supportive community for women in industry

 Takeaways

• Embrace change as a catalyst for growth rather than a threat.
• Understand your wiring and belief systems to navigate change effectively.
• Build your influence through generosity and authentic impact.
• Visibility without advocacy is not enough for career progression.
• Map your career with clear goals and opportunity filters.
• Leverage your unique wiring to find belonging and thrive in new environments.
• Women should lean on their village and ask for help without guilt.
• Create a supportive community to empower women in industry.
• Your best advocate is yourself—own your career journey.
• The right mindset and intentional planning can unlock your leadership potential.

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Change: A Journey of Growth

13:54 Building a Supportive Community for Women

27:51 Navigating Career Challenges as Women

42:10 The Role of Generosity in Leadership

23:15 Thriving Through Change

24:41 The Journey to Authorship

27:25 Understanding the 3P Framework

30:51 Building Presence and Impact

37:48 Advice for Early Career Women

Links and Resources

Map Your Ascent: Embracing Change as Your Leadership Journey

Ashwini Balasubramanian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashwini-balasubramanian/

Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation: https://awafoundation.org/

No Woman Left Behind: https://nowomanleftbehind.com/

The Articulation Gap: https://nowomanleftbehind.com/the-articulation-gap/

Free Impact Clarity AI Tool: https://nowomanleftbehind.ac-page.com/impact-clarity-ai-optin

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode is about domestic abuse, sexual assault, and emotional manipulation.

Many women are being silenced, assaulted, and taken advantage of in abusive relationships. Aside from besmirching their dignity and destroying their self-confidence, a controlling partner may be hindering you from achieving your biggest career opportunities. Rosie Zilinskas sits down with Tiffiny Newton, author of Behind the Smile, who discusses how to recognize an abusive relationship and take the right actions to get out of it. They talk about why taking even the simplest baby steps is powerful enough to regain your confidence, rebuild your life, and protect your income. Tiffiny also presents different resources that can help you get rid of your controlling partner, from seeking help from a licensed therapist from BetterHelp to studying practical self-defense methods like jiu-jitsu.

Are you putting in the work and getting some results, but still feel stuck in your career? Perhaps collaboration is the career superpower you are not paying attention to. Rosie Zilinskas sits down with Carol Lucas, Founder of Frame The Discussion, who discusses the three core elements of collaboration and how it can get unstuck and gain the visibility you deserve. She explains how to rewrite your failure narrative and finally lead with impact, not just effort. Rosie also discusses how to show up confidently despite the external forces out of your control that would tell you otherwise. Learn how to stop going on autopilot and finally leverage your most underrated skill.

Gen Z professionals are cursed to deal with a broken economy, a business landscape rapidly shaped by technology, and a highly complicated intergenerational workforce. How can they stand out as they transition from college to career? Rosie Zilinskas sits down with Brianne Rush, founder of The Independence Lab, to discuss how young professionals can build up confidence, showcase their skills, and thrive in the crucial first 90 days of their job. Brianne explains how to grow your emotional intelligence to perform well during job interviews and present yourself as the best one to hire among the rest. She also breaks down her EQ5 Success Method to serve as a guide for Gen Z professionals on securing growth and success in any role they land.

No Woman Left Behind with Rosie Zilinskas

Struggling to advance in your career? It might not be your skills—it might be your mindset. In this episode of No Woman Left Behind, host Rosie Zilinskas breaks down the power of a growth mindset and how shifting your thinking can open doors to success.

You'll learn:

✅ The key differences between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset

✅ Real-life examples from the world of sports (Serena Williams vs. John McEnroe)

✅ The L.A.P. method for receiving feedback like a pro

✅ Three actionable steps to start applying a growth mindset today

Ready to take control of your career? Download the Career Catalyst Checklist at NoWomanLeftBehind.com for a step-by-step strategy to ask for feedback and level up your career.

Check out the Unlock the Leader Within membership. A special offer is coming on 3/8!

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Are you holding yourself back from leadership without even realizing it? Many ambitious women unknowingly hesitate to step up—waiting until they feel “ready,” second-guessing their ideas or staying quiet in meetings.

But here’s the truth: Leadership isn’t about waiting. It’s about deciding.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the key leadership shift that changes everything.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why waiting for permission is keeping you stuck (and what to do instead).

✅ The biggest mindset mistake women make in leadership.

✅ How to speak up with confidence—even if you feel nervous.

✅ The secret to owning your leadership presence before you have the title.

If you’re tired of playing small and ready to step into leadership with confidence, this episode is for you!

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Do you ever feel like you're doing everything right but still feeling exhausted? This episode explores the hidden toll of perfectionism and why high-achieving women often push their bodies too hard without even realizing it. Allison Yamamoto, the founder of Ally and an exercise and nutrition coach, joins the show to discuss the warning signs that your fitness and nutrition habits may be hurting you rather than helping you. Learn how to break free from the grip of perfectionism, overtraining, under-fueling, and exhaustion while still performing at your best. Discover strategies to fuel your career and your body without running yourself into the ground.

Adaptability is essential in today's rapidly changing world, especially with the rise of AI. This episode explores the importance of adaptability and features Ann Reilly, a renowned expert in leadership, emotional intelligence, and AI. Ann and Rosie discuss the reasons behind the recent explosion of AI, the challenges it presents, and the opportunities it offers. They also delve into the skills needed to thrive in this new era, including adaptability, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Discover how you can embrace AI, develop your adaptability, and navigate the future of work with confidence.

Don't let a toxic workplace steal your joy! In this episode, Dr. Colleen Saringer, keynote speaker and spillover specialist, joins Rosie Zilinskas to explore the impact of toxic workplaces on mental health. Dr. Saringer breaks down the signs of a toxic environment, from lack of support and bullying to an imbalance between effort and reward. She provides practical strategies for individuals and leaders to identify and address these issues, emphasizing the importance of open communication, setting boundaries, and prioritizing employee well-being. Tune in to learn how to create a healthier and happier work experience for yourself and those around you.

Ready to negotiate your worth with confidence? Join Rosie Zilinskas as she sits down with Dorothy Mashburn, an interview and salary negotiation coach, to discuss how women of color can effectively advocate for their professional value. Dorothy shares powerful phrases and strategies to help you rewrite your inner dialogue, communicate your worth, and walk away feeling empowered. Discover how to reframe negotiation as a problem-solving conversation, delay providing a number, and leverage your accomplishments to maximize your compensation.

Radical self-acceptance is the key to unlocking a more fulfilling life and embracing your authentic self. Join Rosie Zilinskas as she sits down with Dr. Laura Gallaher. Dr. Laura explains radical self-acceptance, why it's crucial for personal growth, and how to cultivate it in your own life. They explore the surprising link between self-acceptance and self-improvement, the role of self-compassion, and how to overcome self-judgment. Dr. Laura also shares practical strategies for managing stress and embracing your authentic self, flaws, and all. Tune in to discover why radical self-acceptance is the missing link to your success!

The costume of confidence is a powerful tool that can transform the way you approach your career, especially if you're tired of feeling like an outsider. In this episode of the podcast, Rosie Zilinskas talks with Naeemah Elias about how the costume of confidence can help you take risks, build connections, and break career barriers. Naeemah shares her personal experiences and insights on navigating workplace challenges as a woman and person of color, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, networking, and self-advocacy. Tune in and learn how to create your costume of confidence! It's time to transform your career and step into your power.

Real wellness begins when you prioritize your relationship with yourself. This episode features wellness coach Staacy Cannon, who guides women in the corporate space to reconnect with themselves and reignite their passion for life. Staacy shares her personal journey of overcoming burnout and rediscovering joy through self-care practices like "dating yourself" and mindfulness. She dives into the importance of intuition and creating sustainable self-care rituals to navigate career transitions and life's challenges. Discover how Staacy's unique blend of coaching and mindfulness practices can empower you to embrace your authentic self and achieve greater fulfillment in your career and personal life.

If you want to boost your focus and productivity, start by prioritizing a good night's sleep. In this episode, Rosie Zilinskas welcomes sleep coach Morgan Adams to discuss the importance of sleep for corporate women and share some sleep tips. Morgan highlights how factors like nutrition, movement, and individual chronotypes play crucial roles in achieving restorative sleep. Discover actionable tips, including the benefits of natural light exposure, the impact of blue light, and strategies for overcoming "revenge bedtime procrastination." This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to reclaim their rest and boost their professional performance!

In a world that values authenticity, executive presence has evolved to encompass a more genuine and relatable approach to leadership. In this episode, Rosie Zilinskas dives into a transformative conversation with professional presence expert Katherine Lazaruk, who challenges the conventional rules of executive presence by promoting a concept she terms ‘executive being.’ Katherine argues that authenticity and self-expression are more important than conforming to rigid guidelines. She discusses the importance of aligning your inner and outer selves, building character, and making choices that reflect your true essence. Tune in to discover how to redefine your leadership style and lead authentically.

Long-term planning isn’t just about goals. It’s about creating the life you want. Join Rosie Zilinskas and Aliki Samone as they dive into the intricacies of long-term planning. Aliki, author of Conquer Your Summit: How to Build a Five-Year Plan & Live Your Best Life, reveals her proven Summit Method for crafting X-year plans that drive both personal and professional success. Discover how the Summit Method, with its three-phase system, helps you map out your baseline, set actionable milestones, and develop habits for success. Whether you’re aiming for career advancement, personal growth, or financial stability, this episode will equip you with the tools to make your aspirations a reality.

Breaking free from the shackles of people-pleasing is a liberating journey. In this episode, Rosie Zilinskas chats with leadership coach Amy Green Smith about the hidden dimensions of people-pleasing, especially in high-powered corporate roles. Amy explains that people-pleasing goes beyond the stereotypical image of being demure or repressed; it often manifests as perfectionism and can be a form of self-preservation. Discover how this seemingly harmless habit can sabotage your career and personal life. Learn practical strategies to break free from the cycle of people-pleasing and step into your authentic leadership. If you’re ready to lead with confidence and ditch the people-pleasing, this episode is for you.

Trust is the foundation of all leadership, but how do you build it in today’s fast-paced world? In this episode, Rosie Zilinskas sits down with Jenna Stoliker, founder of the Center for Conscious Leadership LLC, to explore how women leaders can navigate the challenges of modern workspaces. Jenna shares her expertise on building trust, fostering psychological safety, and debunking myths around feminine leadership. From reigniting passion in your career to adapting to rapid technological changes, Jenna offers practical strategies for women ready to lead with empathy, clarity, and purpose. Don’t miss this powerful conversation on how to thrive as a leader in today's evolving workplace.

Managing money often feels like navigating a maze, making financial freedom an ever-hard-to-get treasure. And since women face unique financial challenges, wealth building is a much harder task for them to accomplish than men. Joining Rosie Zilinskas is Sarah Webb, Founder of Webb CFO, to share valuable insights on how women can take control of their finances according to their needs and without the overwhelm. Sarah explains why you should start small with your investments and the importance of determining how much it costs to live until your retirement years. She also opens up about her transition from corporate to entrepreneurship, presenting the ideal way to start your own business and advance in your career.

Your intuition is your biggest career weapon—are you using it? In this episode, Dana Shamas, an executive wellness and leadership coach, joins Rosie Zilinskas to explore how learning to trust your inner voice can help you thrive in today’s chaotic world. Dana shares her insights on breaking old patterns, embracing authenticity, and expanding your emotional bandwidth to find calm amid the hustle. She also highlights the importance of wellness practices in managing stress and balancing a demanding career. Discover how tuning into your intuition can guide you through career challenges, help you make better decisions, and ultimately lead to a more empowered and joyful professional life.

Age is just a number—your best years are now! In this episode, we’re joined by the unstoppable Ande Lyons, a four-time founder, startup mentor, and host of the popular Don’t Be Caged by Your Age podcast, who’s here to shatter ageism in the workplace. Together with Rosie Zilinskas, they explore how to embrace your career at any age, tackle intergenerational dynamics in the office, and navigate retirement with purpose. Ande shares her personal journey and offers powerful advice on staying engaged, finding your passion, and thriving no matter where you are in life. Get ready to be inspired by Ande’s wisdom, energy, and belief that age should never limit your ambition.

Self-advocacy isn’t about entitlement—it’s about showing up, standing up, and proving your worth. In this solo episode, Rosie Zilinskas walks you through the T.A.L.K. Blueprint for mastering self-advocacy, whether you’re an employee seeking a promotion or a leader empowering your team. Learn how to position yourself as the best candidate for that next opportunity by reflecting on your goals, showcasing your accomplishments, crafting your narrative, and managing your emotions. It’s time to take control of your career trajectory. Let Rosie show you how!

Are you feeling stuck in a corporate hamster wheel, unsure of who you really are? In this episode, Rosie Zilinskas chats with Happiness Coach Shannon Talbot about breaking free from career limitations and discovering true fulfillment. Shannon shares her inspiring journey from corporate leadership to becoming a happiness coach, revealing how she overcame self-doubt and embraced vulnerability to live more authentically. She also discusses the three key areas that might be holding you back from a fulfilling career and provides actionable steps to overcome them. Tune in to feel empowered, unlock your potential, and embrace a more joyful, authentic life.

The path to higher education may not always be a straight line, but it's never too late to take the next step. In this episode, we explore the journey of pursuing a PhD, whether you're a seasoned professional considering a career pivot or already in the thick of dissertation work. Our guest, Dr. Jennifer Harrison, shares invaluable advice for navigating the dissertation process, staying organized, and building the right support system. If you've ever thought about returning to school or wondered if academia is your next move, this conversation will help you weigh your options and tackle the challenges ahead with confidence.

Dive into the secrets of creating a fulfilling second half of your career. In this episode, Rosie Zilinskas welcomes Carolyn Mahboubi, a life and leadership coach with a flair for fashion and a knack for midlife transformations. Carolyn discusses the common career stagnation felt by women in their 40s and 50s, offering actionable strategies to live with intention and advance professionally. From the difference between fierce and selfless giving to transitioning from amateur to pro, Carolyn emphasizes the importance of courage, purpose, and a forward-thinking mindset. Tune in to learn how to break free from default living and build a fulfilling, intentional career path.

In a world where we're all striving to keep up with the demands of life and career, what if the key to unlocking your true potential lies in mastering your mindset? This episode features Emily Guerra, a productivity life coach and the creator of The Productivity Flow, whose mission is to empower women to break through mindset barriers and thrive both personally and professionally. Emily shares her innovative 'Unstuck Framework,' a step-by-step guide designed to help you transform self-doubt into self-empowerment, upgrade your daily routines, and tap into your future potential. If you find yourself feeling stuck in your current role or simply looking to boost your productivity, this conversation is packed with insights to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Don't miss out on this journey to becoming your most productive self!

In this No Woman Left Behind podcast episode, Rosie Zilinskas dives into powerful productivity strategies that can transform your work and help you move closer to your career goals. Whether you're overwhelmed by your to-do list or struggling to make meaningful progress, these tips will help you take control of your day and maximize your impact.

Rosie shares five essential strategies, including The 4 D’s of Time Management and the Eisenhower Matrix, that will empower you to prioritize effectively, focus on what truly matters, and achieve more without burning out.

By the way, for those of you in the Unlock the Leader Within membership, we're focusing on productivity this month so you can dive even deeper into these strategies with our community.

Take the first step toward a more productive and successful career—listen in now!

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Ready to take the fast lane in your career but feeling unsure where you stand? In this episode, Rosie Zilinskas sits down with guest Roberta Fernandez to explore how limiting beliefs and subconscious barriers may be holding you back from what you truly want. Roberta is an experienced corporate trainer, an engaging public speaker, an Integrative Emotional Intelligence Specialist, and a Board-Certified Hypnotist. She shares powerful strategies to build self-awareness, align your thoughts and emotions, and ultimately break through career roadblocks. Plus, discover her transformative AHARA program, crafted to guide women from feeling stuck to soaring in their professional journeys. Take notes—this episode is your next step to unlocking your potential and redefining success on your own terms.

Welcome back to another empowering episode of the No Woman Left Behind podcast!

In today's session, host Rosie Zilinskas takes you on a transformative journey into the heart of being a magnetic leader. Leadership isn't just about holding a position—it's about embodying qualities that naturally draw others to you, inspiring them to follow your lead because of your character, values, and vision.

In this episode, Rosie introduces the concept of Leadership Magnetism, a unique blend of charisma, integrity, and influence that transcends traditional leadership definitions. To make this concept tangible, Rosie breaks down the word "LEADERSHIP" into a powerful acronym, with each letter representing essential traits every leader should possess.

Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned professional, this episode is packed with actionable insights that will help you cultivate a leadership presence that commands respect and inspires trust and loyalty.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a fresh perspective on what it truly means to lead with magnetism.

Tune in to learn:

• How to redefine your leadership style to be more authentic and magnetic.
• The key traits that make leaders irresistibly influential.
• Practical tips for integrating these traits into your daily leadership practice.

If you're ready to elevate your leadership game and stand out as a truly magnetic leader, this episode is for you!

Ready to dive deeper into the art of leadership magnetism? Join our Unlock the Leader Within membership to access exclusive content, tools, and strategies to take your leadership skills to the next level.

Don’t miss out—start your journey today!

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Ever wondered how one simple question can change the trajectory of your entire career? In this episode, Rosie Zilinskas welcomes career coach Cassie Spencer, who shares her own transformative story from a directionless college student to a passionate career coach. Discover the pivotal moments that led her to find her calling, the importance of career coaching for young women, and how seemingly small, chance encounters can shape our professional paths. Whether you're feeling stuck or just starting out, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice to help you navigate your career journey with confidence and clarity. Tune in and unlock the secrets to finding and following your true professional passion.

Curious about how neurodiversity can be a game-changer in the corporate world? Dive into an inspiring conversation with Rosie Zilinskas as she welcomes Katherine McCord to discuss embracing neurodiversity in the corporate world. Katherine, a champion of integrity, innovation, and inclusion in HR tech and DEI, shares her journey as a neurodivergent professional, offering invaluable tips for thriving at work. From the importance of self-advocacy and personal accommodations to the necessity of community support and legal rights, this episode is packed with practical advice and empowering insights. Plus, don't miss Rosie's mention of a promotion readiness checklist available on the podcast website to help women advance their careers. Tune in and transform your approach to work and life!

No Woman Left Behind celebrates this special 100th episode. We're celebrating a huge milestone with listeners from 52 countries and over 30,000 downloads! 🎉

Join me, Rosie Zilinskas, as I express my deepest gratitude to all of you who have supported this journey. Your engagement, from sharing your stories to celebrating your victories, drives this incredible community forward.

In this episode, I'll share the top 10 key insights I've gathered from my experiences and the amazing women I've worked with. These insights are designed to transform your career and elevate your life. We'll also highlight a testimonial from one of our community members and share a clip from Katie Donovan's podcast on salary negotiation.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Let's continue to break new ground, lift each other up, and create a future where no woman is left behind. Your dreams are valid, your voice is powerful, and together, we can achieve anything.

Don't forget to complete the Promotion Readiness Checklist and check out the Unlock the Leader Within membership. Let's keep pushing boundaries and making strides, together.

Tune in now and empower your career with these transformative insights!

Thank you again for listening in!

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Feeling stuck in your job search? This episode reminds you that the tools to help you supercharge your job search and career advancement are at your disposal! Explore how Artificial Intelligence can revolutionize your efforts as Rosie Zilinskas dives deep into 20 techniques using ChatGPT to optimize everything from your resume and cover letter to interview prep. Learn how to leverage AI to identify key skills, research companies, and even craft a winning 90-day plan, making you a standout candidate for your dream job.