This episode is all about reconnecting with and healing our nervous systems, so we can better access our inner wisdom and live more authentically.

Victoria Albina is a Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, Family Nurse Practitioner and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping women realize that they are their own best healers by reconnecting with their bodies and minds, so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism and people-pleasing and reclaim their joy. She is the host of the Feminist Wellness Podcast, is trained in Somatic Experiencing, holds a Masters degree in Public Health, and has been working in health and wellness for over 20 years.

Our dysregulated nervous systems explain the way we understand and react to the world even more than our conscious minds or our inner knowing.  And that is something I’d love for us all to heal. 

I speak for many of us when I say it feels like all of our systems are nervous nowadays, and I doubt the medical community would change the name, but wouldn’t it feel great to have a confident system instead?

Connect with Victoria:

Website:  https://victoriaalbina.com/

Feminist Wellness Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminist-wellness/id1454980022 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaalbinawellness/ 

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In this episode, we talk about how two people can win in a marriage, at work, and in life. Because more of us should be experiencing this!

I’ve invited Tiffany Sauder, wife, mom, entrepreneur, CEO, board member, investor, podcast host and keynote speaker, to be our guest. For twenty years, she and her husband have been building their companies and their family on the exact same timeline. That means four kids, three businesses and two careers, all building towards one abundant life of And (not Or). Today, Tiffany spends her time helping two career families move from chaos to connection – and I’m excited to swap some stories and ideas.

Handling literally everything so our partners can win, propping them up, dismissing the part we play, sacrificing our dreams, putting our wants and needs in the back seat, that’s what woman’s work used to look like.

But not anymore. I don’t care if you’re professionally driven or not, if you work or not, if you love cooking and babies and caring for your home and others or not, you GET TO WIN in your relationship too. Whatever that means and however that looks for you.

Connect with Tiffany:

Website: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/ 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder/ 

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Is it really possible to change the subconscious mind? I think the answer is yes, but it seems much easier with the small things and much harder with the big things that have really hurt us. Said another way, changing something is one thing – HEALING it is another.

So today, we’re going to talk about how to do just that.

Stephanie Kwong is our guest, an old friend of mine, and a transformative force as Co-Founder of the Rapid Rewire Method. Stephanie is passionate about the groundbreaking Rapid Rewire Method tools, capable of swiftly dissolving emotional turmoil, limiting beliefs, disserving identities, and even trauma. Her mission is clear: to empower others with learning these tools to cultivate joy, inner peace, fulfillment, and true liberation – and she believes it doesn’t need to be so hard or take so long. Through her proven approach, clients achieve personal, professional, and financial success, demonstrating that the shift from limitation to power is not only possible but can be fast, painless, and sustainable.

The only way to heal your wounds is to decide to. I know it’s not that simple, but that’s the place to start…then find and accept support.

Connect with Stephanie:

Website: https://rapidrewiremethod.com/ 

Rapid Rewire Method free demo:https://rapidrewiremethod.biz/freebie 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamstephaniekwong/ 

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On this very special episode, guest host Lynn Casaletto takes over the mic and not only interviews Nicole, but also her partner in life, Jay Kalil!

They talk about everything from how they make their marriage work (and some things they do to get back on track when it’s not working), pet peeves, parenting, planning, and more! Questions were collected from Nicole’s community, and Lynn dished them out… listen in to hear their responses and perspectives.

Partnership can be hard, especially when two career-focused, busy, goal-oriented people come together… and partnership can also be the thing that makes it all better, easier, and fun! We know Nicole would never want to send the message that anything in her life is perfect, and this episode is not about offering marriage advice. 

This is two partners sharing how they manage it all, and a glimpse behind the scenes to meet Nicole’s favorite person on the planet, Jay, and hear from his perspective how he supports Woman’s Work.

Here’s access to our Family Planning Agenda as well as the TIWW podcast episode #003 Family Planning where Nicole breaks it down step by step. 

To learn more about Lynn, her team, and her work please visit:

Website: 

https://www.coregrowthconsulting.com/

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I wonder if we added up ALL the minutes we’ve wasted standing in front of our closets thinking “I have nothing to wear” and all the time we’ve spent trying on 17 different outfits (only to walk out wearing the one we hate the least), how much time we’d have? Enough to learn a new language? An extra 2 weeks vacation every year?

So my friends, let's give you back the greatest commodities you have: your TIME and your sanity. I’ve invited Ellie Steinbrink, Expert Stylist, Personal Brand Coach, and owner of Style Decoded, to join us today. She’s on a mission to help women show up with more authenticity and feel 100% confident in their own skin every day. Styling is her passion, (yes, she does do work virtually) and she loves teaching women how to define and own their unique personal brand through style.

I believe that confidence is when you have firm and bold trust in yourself. And while I don’t believe your clothes will ever bring you confidence, I do believe it’s easier to trust yourself when you feel great, feel comfortable, and feel like YOU.

At the end of the day, who you’re BEING in the world is infinitely more interesting, and confidence is significantly more captivating than whatever it is that you’re wearing…remember that when you’re standing in your closet.

To learn more about Ellie please visit:

Website: 

https://www.elliesteinbrink.com/

Social:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/style.decoded/

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

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I’ve been knocked down more times than I care to count, and the only thing I can tell you with any kind of certainty is that I’ve gotten UP at least one more time than I’ve been knocked down.

I believe that’s true for you too. Because you’re here.

On this episode of TIWW we’re going to talk about getting BACK into action after a setback. Because I know TWO THINGS FOR SURE, from every conversation I’ve had and every woman I’ve interacted with (even the ones with all the followers, even the bestsellers, and the stage walkers, and all the women we think have it all figured out), and those two things are: first, EVERYONE faces setbacks and second, EVERYONE struggles with them.

Joining me is Julia Wolfendale, Executive Coach, Author of Five Ways to Focus, and Founder and Director of On The Up Consulting. She is qualified to a masters level in leadership and has trained and coached hundreds of CEOs, directors, and senior managers across a variety of industries. Now specializing in strengths-based coaching, she inspires people to get back into action on even their toughest days.

Setbacks are what happen to you. Comebacks are what you make happen.

Pick yourself up.

Dust yourself off.

Get back into action… head high, eyes forward, deep breath, trust in self. 

Because it’s COMEBACKS, not setbacks, that a well-lived life is made of.

To learn more about Julia please visit:

Website: www.ontheupconsulting.com 

Book: Five Ways to Focus: Deal with overwhelm, gain clarity and perspective to get things on the up!

Twitter @JuliaWolfendale https://twitter.com/juliawolfendale

Twitter @ontheupbooks https://twitter.com/ontheupbooks

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-wolfendale-a0417391/

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Course: Five Ways To Focus- a self-led coaching program

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Our topic is about taking risks, but I didn’t want to cover it with one of those “mer-women” (like mermaids, but with independence) who has done it all, unafraid, and made it look effortless. I wanted to talk about it with someone who I know would be REAL. 

Real women taking real risks, big and small, with REAL feelings about it.

So, without further delay, let me introduce my new friend Liz Deacle.  Liz, is a British expat currently living in New Zealand with her family. Liz and her husband embarked on a year-long backpacking adventure with their teenagers on a budget of just $70 a day. This experience inspired Liz to start a travel blog where she discovered her hidden talent for storytelling and developed a mastery for using Pinterest to build a loyal audience. 

Today, Liz and Brian spend long periods traveling, creating content for their two popular websites and running a membership site that helps other people who want to move to New Zealand. Their YouTube channel, “It’s a Drama,” has over a million views, and their comedy podcast also called It’s a Drama, has hundreds of thousands of downloads. She has just published her first book, The Travel Bog Diaries.

With risk there comes failure, but failure isn’t permanent. Only regret is. And with risk there also comes success, confidence, and the life you really want. Isn’t that worth the risk?

Start small, but start.

To learn more about Liz you can visit her website at www.lizdeacle.com  or follow her on IG @itsadrama 

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I value the intention behind Work/Life Balance, which is that work isn’t supposed to consume our entire lives. But the “balance” part is confusing for many, and it always hits me funny that it implies that we leave our lives when we go to work. As someone who loves their career, I’d say my work is very much a part of my LIFE. 

I’ve invited our guest, Dr. Sohee Jun, to join me to talk about how to succeed, as women, at LIFE, which of course, includes our work. As a top leadership coach, keynote speaker, leadership development expert and Amazon best-selling author, Dr.Jun works with emerging leaders and executives to unleash their untapped power. She worked over 20 years in the corporate world and is here today to talk about how we can build trust with and for ourselves so we create the Work/Life we truly want.

Maybe it’s less about balance and more about CHOICE. Knowing there’s power in our NO, value in our YES, and impact in our “not nows” or “not yets”. Maybe you already know the answer of how to succeed at work and in your life… you just need to be brave enough to listen.

All I know for certain is, this is the life you get to live and it's my greatest desire that you live it with intention.

To learn more about Sohee you can visit her website at www.soheejunphd.com or follow her on IG @soheejun_phd and LinkedIn @Sohee Jun 

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com. 

Today we’re going to talk about the ONE thing, the one piece of advice, that I might be able to

universally get behind (you know how I hate one-size-fits all solutions). 

You’re probably thinking we’re going to talk about confidence. Not a bad guess, because I do believe we could ALL benefit from more of it, but I don’t think anyone can give a one size fits all solution to it, including me.

Our topic today is being WELL-RESTED. Every Day.

Jolene Hart is a health coach certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and founder of the

pioneering beauty coaching practice Beauty Is Wellness. She is a former magazine beauty editor and the bestselling author of six wellness books, including Eat Pretty, Ignite Your Light, and her most recently released Well-Rested Every Day. At the heart of Jolene’s work is her desire to empower people with the ability to shape their lifelong health with simple tools and habits, from stress resilience and hormones to diet, digestion, and personal care products, to help her clients look and feel their best from the inside.

In the words of Jolene, “rest is an intuitive, brave, and even radical act for women—one that adds value and depth to our lives.” It’s time to get some rest, my friends. 

To learn more about Jolene you can visit her website at jolenehart.com or follow her on IG @jolenehart. You can pre-order her book Well-Rested Every Day  

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com. 

How can we BOTH resolve conflict AND defuse tension? That’s the million dollar question we’re

addressing on this episode.

And since I don’t have the million dollar answer, I’m joined by Hesha Abrams,

internationally acclaimed master attorney mediator, who has the unique talent of being able to manage big egos and strong personalities, and a keen ability to create synergy amongst the most diverse personality types, driving them toward agreement. 

Holy shit, now THAT’s a superpower.

Hesha has resolved thousands of cases, both large (we’re talking billions in settlements) and small, in every conceivable area, during her career, including mediating the fight over the secret recipe for Pepsi. She developed Holding the Calm, an insightful, practical, and easy to use tool kit, forged in the trenches of resolving human conflict, that identifies the secrets to know how to approach situations to prevent explosions, disarm conflicts, settle cases, and reduce drama. And she’s going to share some of those secrets.

Here’s what I know… when a pink spotted elephant walks in the room, you need to notice it. If it starts breathing down your neck, you need to do something about it. Because if you don’t, it’s going to sit on you and it’s MUCH harder to resolve conflict when you can’t breathe.

Not letting pink spotted elephants knock the wind out of you? Well that’s just woman’s work.

To learn more about Hesha you can visit her website at HeshaAbramsMediation.com or HoldingtheCalm.com

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com.

If you’re tuning into this episode of This Is Woman’s Work, I’m guessing it’s EITHER because you listened to last week and CAN’T WAIT to hear the rest of this amazing conversation, or you happened to stumble upon our show. If that’s the case, I’d like to encourage you to go back to last week's episode, because this is Part 2 of a two-part episode on the patterns, approaches, and ways that women ARE NOT supporting women.

And let me tell you, this conversation goes down as one of my all time favorites in the 3.5 years I’ve been hosting this show. Caroline Adams Miller brings a scientific, research-backed, and data led approach to the important topics we’re covering.

The time has come for ampliship - let’s SHARE the stories of women doing amazing things. Collaborate with other women to promote and recognize each other. GO PUBLIC with your support. Make sure there are witnesses as you promote them, reference their work, and celebrate their successes.

Become a MASTER of supporting other women. Let’s make ampliship both the word and the action of the year. That is WOMAN’S work.

To learn more about Caroline you can visit her website at www.carolinemiller.com or follow her on IG @carolineadamsmiller and @cultivatingeliteorganizations or on Twitter @carolinemcoach

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com. 

I often challenge men to be open, curious, to truly LISTEN, to not be so defensive… and now it’s our turn. Friends, buckle up, because we’re going full throttle on the bullshit that WOMEN do.

The second I met Caroline Adams Miller, I just KNEW she needed to be our guest for this conversation. Caroline is a well-respected expert, whose scientific approach to change fosters lasting success in organizations and individuals. She has a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University. The author of eight books, including Getting Grit, Creating Your Best Life, and My Name is Caroline, Caroline’s work has been featured worldwide and she’s here today to help me, not just to have the discussion, but to provide that scientific, research-backed data so we’re not just talking “in theory” about the things that aren’t working for us, but providing concrete evidence of it.

Are you just a grown up Mean Girl? Are you going silent on the women in your life? What might you be doing that’s comfortable and convenient for you, but isn’t in support of other women? 

It’s time for us to be open and curious. It’s time for us to check ourselves.

And, because this conversation is so good and so necessary, we’ve made it a two-part episode. Meet us here next week for Part 2 of this conversation.

To learn more about Caroline you can visit her website at www.carolinemiller.com or follow her on IG @carolineadamsmiller and @cultivatingeliteorganizations or on Twitter @carolinemcoach

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com.

What are some of the popular approaches to success that you’re feeling pressured to do, but just don’t feel right to you?

Success for me isn’t about rigidity, adding more shit to my plate, or even mental toughness and  these one size fits all approaches is just another thing that’s saying you must be perfect (no cheats, no misses, no exceptions), and that the way to become confident and all the things you want is thru achievement. 

I call bullshit. And on today's episode I walk through some examples of these popular approaches and why I think they do more harm than good. 

What other success principles drive you nuts? What other maybe more masculine approaches to business aren’t serving you? What one-size-fits all approaches are being shoved down your throat?

TRUST yourself. 

And while confidence is my passion, I hope I never send the message that there’s only one way to achieve it or that I EVER would make you feel bad or less than if my message doesn’t speak to you or feel right for you.

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com. 

Easing the mental load, minimizing the to-do list, letting go of the things that don’t really matter is a constant work in progress for me – but when I’m in the throes of it all, I often think “there’s got to be a better way”.

I’ve invited Sam Bennett, creativity/productivity specialist to join us to share her 15 minute method with all of us. Sam is the author of the bestselling book Get It Done as well as Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists. Her latest book just released in June and is called The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done. Having spent most of her life working as a professional actor and improvisor, Sam brings a quick wit to her writing and her work as a top instructor on LinkedIn Learning with over a million “learners” worldwide. 

It will all get narrowed down to those very few things that matter most at the end, so what are we waiting for? Someone else to decide what truly matters for us? A point in time where things all of a sudden get easy and simple?

No, we get to decide. And like so many things worth doing, we start small, one step at a time, 15 minutes devoted to what matters most to you. 

Connect with Sam:

Website:  www.TheRealSamBennett.com 

Book: The 15 Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art Of Getting It Done

FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSamBennett 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealsambennett 

X: https://twitter.com/realsambennett 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealsambennett  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SamanthaBennettCreative 

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What season are you in? And do you embrace your changing seasons, recognize them for their unique offerings, and celebrate and appreciate their differences and their beauty? Or do you resist them, like winter in New England? Do you feel annoyed, or want to quickly move past it, or run away if you can?

We’re here today to talk about Woman’s Work In Shifting Seasons. And I can’t think of a better person to have that conversation with than Elizabeth Presta, licensed birth doula who has traveled extensively to over 31 countries, immersing herself and learning cultural norms along the way. Liz is passionate about women’s healthcare and has a hugely popular podcast Morning Chava.

No matter what season you’re in, this too shall pass. The hard, yes, but also the good. Summer is just a season too, so make sure you don’t let it pass by without recognizing, appreciating, and enjoying it!

Like nature, and the seasons, YOU and your life are fucking MAGICAL.

Live it. Be true to YOU and the season you’re in… I can’t think of anything that defines woman’s work better than that.

You can follow Elizabeth on her IG @esandoz

Listen in to her podcast Morning Chava 

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com. 

You might be wondering why we’re doing an episode on how to make new friends because it sounds like a topic for a younger audience, right? When we’re REALLY young, making friends just sort of happens. But we grow and evolve, and sometimes our friends don’t grow and evolve in the same direction at the same time… and we discover that some relationships that used to fuel us, now drain us.

On today’s episode of TIWW we’re going to talk about making friends. The truths, the challenges, and some strategies to help us. 

I’ve asked Danielle McCombs to join me. Danielle is a Co-Active Training Institute Certified coach with her own Life Coaching practice, which she founded after a 20 year career in commercial real estate. She hosts the podcast “The Opposite of Small Talk,” with her friend Kristy Olinger where they explore topics about personal and professional development. She had reached out to me and suggested this topic and everything in my being screamed YES, we need to talk about this!

Ok friends, it’s time to go make some new friends! And make sure you love on the ones you already have who have seen you through many, or even just a few, seasons in your life.

Because I believe there’s no better thing to be, no greater success, no better achievement than being and having a great friend.

To learn more about Danielle and her work go to: www.daniellemccombs.com

You can follow her on IG @danimc23 

Listen in to her podcast The Opposite Of Small Talk

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com.

Lets face it, we can ALL still get better at creating and communicating BOUNDARIES.

I mean, I train on this topic on occasion, I covered it briefly in my book, and I STILL find myself, on the regular, in situations where I didn’t hold to a boundary or didn’t communicate it in a way I feel good about, or in some cases, didn’t communicate my boundary at all… which leaves me feeling frustrated, resentful, disappointed, and exhausted.

I’ve asked Amy Worthy, High Performance Business Coach and Psychotherapist with 20 years of experience working with mindset, high performance and habit building, to join us today to cover this very important topic that we’ve covered before (Episode 72 if you’re looking for more on boundaries). 

If you say no in a kind, responsible, or professional way, and someone gets upset, that doesn’t mean you should have said yes. You are not responsible for other people’s reactions, you can only be responsible for YOUR choices.

And if you say yes, even when you meant maybe or I’d rather not, then you need to own the resentment and frustration you feel and use it to fuel your next no, or not yet, or yes but with these expectations.

Yes and no are powerful words with extreme clarity. We should probably be using them with more power and more clarity.

To learn more about Amy and her work go to: www.nextlevelwealthcoach.com

You can follow her on IG @amynworthy  

To access her free resource go to: https://nextlevelwealthcoach.activehosted.com/f/10

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com.

Today we’re going to talk about our ego (and for the record, we all have an ego), and how to manage our own as we work to become better humans.

I’m joined by Christie Garcia, a Leadership Coach, Speaker, Contributor to Forbes Coaches Council, and Founder of Mindful Choice Leadership Academy. One of Christie’s super-powers is helping her clients identify and manage their Ego in real time. Her clients build authentic confidence (which is my favorite kind) so they can communicate more effectively and maximize their impact within their professional teams and personal relationships.

Even though we use the word ego often to describe the dark side, the reality is there IS a healthy side. Our opportunity lies in understanding and managing it.

And at the end of the day, we all have ownership over our beliefs, actions, words, and decisions. I believe that there are lots of influences and contributing factors, but at the end of the day YOU get to be responsible.

In short, It’s ok to have an ego, your ego just shouldn’t have YOU.

To learn more about Christie and her work go to: www.mindfulchoiceacademy.com. To access her free resource go to: www.mindfulchoiceacademy.com/womanswork 

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com. 

We live in a time of abundance. We have more available to us today than ever before, we are more connected, there’s a plethora of options at our finger tips, AND YET, so many of us are unsatisfied. 

And that paradox is hurting all of us, regardless of gender, but I think for women there’s a nuanced way it’s wreaking havoc on our lives… the more options we have, the more we feel we’re supposed to DO. And it’s fucking exhausting.

So let’s dive in and discuss, because I KNOW this is impacting me, and I imagine I’m not alone.

I’ve invited Dr. Julie Landry, board-certified clinical psychologist, former Army officer, and founder of a thriving concierge mental health practice to join us. Julie works with high-level executives, professional athletes, health care professionals, and is here to share tips and strategies that work.

Here’s a good place to start: Build and maintain the relationships that serve you, and then serve and share your gifts with others. Choose and practice gratitude. SLOW DOWN and be where your feet are. Do more of the things that light you up from the inside, and less of the things that don’t.

To learn more about Julie and her work go to: https://www.halcyontherapygroup.com

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com

Most people resist change, are afraid of it, or at least feel really uncomfortable with it.

But that doesn’t change the fact that CHANGE IS COMING. You can count on it.

It is for that very reason that I’ve invited Kristen Lisanti to join me today to talk about navigating change… and not just any old change, but what she calls RADIANT change. Kristen coaches leaders and their teams to drive transformation at scale, guiding them through her proven methodology to spark and sustain meaningful change. Kristen is trained and certified by the NeuroLeadership Institute, the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, the Leadership Circle and the International Coaching Federation. In short, she knows what she’s talking about when it comes to change.

A loving reminder of the first truth: it’s INEVITABLE. No amount of avoiding, resisting, running, or fighting will change that. And progress, success, healthier relationships, and our deepest desires often live on the other side of change.

To learn more about Kristen and her work go to kristenlisanti.com or follow her on IG @Kristen Lisanti

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com.

I stand for a world where we can show up as our authentic selves and have our differences be valued, appreciated and celebrated.

Being a woman is hard in a lot of ways, but there are many women who face extra equity and inclusion challenges in addition to their gender.

I’ve asked Jill Griffin to join me today to discuss how we, as leaders, can improve accommodations for people with disabilities. Jill was involved in an accident that led to head trauma, forcing her to rethink and reboot her life and growing career. She has been featured on the WorkLife podcast with Adam Grant, is a Speaker, Executive Coach, and is working with so many big brand names as an Invisible Disabilities Advocate.

Let’s be thoughtful, kind and inclusive. Let’s stand for everyone getting to live their truth. Let’s love and support one another not in spite of, but because of, all of our differences.

To learn more about Jill and her work go to www.jillgriffincoaching.com or follow her on IG @jillgriffinofficial

You can access her career blueprint by clicking here, and check out her podcast The Career Refresh

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com.

This is a tough one because I’m so fully aware of how IMPORTANT, how

complex, and how necessary this topic is. And I truly hope I treat it with the care and respect it is due.

On this episode of TIWW we’re going to talk about Mental Health and Trauma. If this topic feels triggering or not supportive to you right now, then hit pause and join us next week.

I’ve asked Jessi Beyer, an international speaker and the #1 best-selling author of How To Heal:

A Practical Guide To Nine Integrative Therapies That Can Help Release Trauma, to join me. She has been featured in over 160 media outlets, holds a Masters in Critical Psychology and Human Services and, outside of her professional life, she is a K9 search and rescue handler with her dog, Phoebe.

If you’ve experienced trauma, ask for support. Find the help you need…

nobody can do the work for you, but there are people who can stand WITH you.

If you witness trauma, don’t turn away from it. Call it out if, and when, you can. Be OUTRAGED.

If someone honors you by sharing about their trauma, listen, hold space, BELIEVE those that trust you enough to tell you about it.

To learn more about Jessi and her work go to www.jessibeyerinternational.com or follow her on IG @itsjessibeyer

You can find the book Jessi referenced in this episode: The Art of Holding Space by Heather Plett HERE

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Have you ever wished there was an instruction manual that came with your child so you’d understand how they operate and what to do as their parent?

We’re here today to have a conversation about parenting… one that’s coming from a place of love and a desire that every mom I know has… how we can be the best mom to our littles. And because I can’t think of a better person to lead that conversation, I’ve invited Dr. Shefali to join me.

Acclaimed author of THREE NYT best-sellers, international speaker, clinical psychologist, and wisdom teacher, Dr. Shefali wrote the guide we’ve all been looking for… her new book, The Parenting Map, comes out February 28th and it gives us step by step solutions to create the ultimate parent-child relationship. My greatest takeaway is that doing that, starts with transforming OURSELVES.

I don’t have a lot of parenting advice outside of this… heal yourself so you can trust yourself. And get your hands on Dr. Shefali’s book!

To learn more about Dr. Shefali and her work go to www.drshefali.com or follow her on IG @doctorshefali

Here’s the link to purchase her new book The Parenting Map, and info on her Parenting Mastery Summit.

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com.

On this episode of This Is Woman’s Work we’re going to talk about how to be an

ally. And since about 90% of our listeners are women, I’m talking mostly about WOMEN being allies women. More specifically, how we can be allies to Black women. Because, in my opinion, there isn’t a group of women who have the right to demand it more. And I’m so tired of constantly letting them down.

I’ve asked Aisha Suleiman to join me for this necessary conversation, as she’s an award-winning diversity and inclusion leader, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker. Her company, The Inclusive Culture, helps organizations build a sense of community by empowering their employee resource groups and encouraging allyship in the workplace. Recognized as an EMpower 100 Ethnic Minority Future Leaders (2020), Aisha has worked with renowned global brands like Amazon and IPG Mediabrands. In 2022, Aisha launched True White Allies – a ground-breaking film project that shares the stories of historical White anti-racists from as early as the 1700s to inspire increased allyship and action.

I have a strong belief that we can’t make any real, lasting progress as women, if ALL women aren’t considered, included, and advocated for.

Let’s be in action, big and small, public and private, proactively and reactively… in action, together.

Being an ally… now THAT is woman’s work.

To learn more about Aisha and her work go to https://www.theinclusiveculture.com or follow her on IG @IAmAishaSuleiman or on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@aishasuleiman

Sign up for True White Allies Community: https://truewhiteallies.com/community

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One of my favorite quotes that sits on my desk says “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

So how do we do that?

Here today to teach us how to forge our own path is Katie Horwitch. Katie has spent almost two decades studying the conversations we have about ourselves, and the implications of them out in the world. She speaks about self-confidence and shifting the stories that help shape our negative self-talk patterns, is the host of the WANTcast: where the word WANT stands for Women Against Negative Talk, a mindset coach, and author of Want Your Self: Shift Your Self- Talk and Unearth The Strength In Who You Were All Along. Katie is a living example of all that we can do when we decide to forge our own path.

At the end of the day, you’re the only one who gets to walk and choose YOUR path. And comparing your journey to someone else’s makes no sense, because they’re not on your path and you’re not on theirs.

So I’ll leave you with another quote I love - “Run your own race at your own pace”.

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Website: https://www.katiehorwitch.com/ 

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On this episode of This Is Woman’s Work we’re going to double down on the topic of confidence… and we’re going to do it from a different perspective, since you’ve already heard a lot about the topic from me.

Meg Burton Tudman is on a mission to support women in honoring their highest selves through coaching, writing and speaking. She does this by encouraging us to align our mind, body and soul, which she believes is directly tied to our confidence, by weaving mindset, meditation, energy work, and yoga into her coaching programs, wellness articles, workshops, and corporate events. And she’s here today to talk about our shared passion from HER perspective.

What would be possible if you lived a life, aligned, mind, body and soul? How would you feel?

If you didn’t let all the noise drown out your inner voice, what would it say? Would you listen?

I hope you do. Because whatever your inner knowing is telling you, I can assure you that it IS woman’s work.

To learn more about Meg and her work go to www.megburtontudman.com or follow her on IG @mindsetmasterywithmeg

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On this episode we talk about Women & Competition: Envy, Jealousy and all the other Green-Eyed Monsters. And in the spirit of supporting, collaborating, acknowledging and celebrating the talent and gifts of other women, I’ve asked a woman I admire a great deal to join me!

Diann Wingert is a psychotherapist turned business strategist and coach, on a mission to help female solopreneurs with busy brains get focused, fired up and flame retardant. Host of The Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast, Diann does similar work with a similar audience, in similar ways as me…basically, I could see her as competition, but I don’t. I see her as inspiration, motivation, someone to collaborate with and leverage for support.

A loving reminder that gossiping, judging, comparing, or jealousy will ALWAYS say more about the person doing it than the person it’s being done to.

So here’s my call to action to all the women that are listening. First, stop being an asshole. Second, stop surrounding yourself with them. BOTH of those things are definitely woman’s work.

To learn more about Diann and her work go to www.diannwingertcoaching.com

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This episode is a collection of all the things I know, so far. And believe me when I say I could fill hours upon hours of podcasts with the things I DON’T know (which is awesome!). Because the less I think I know, the more free and open I feel.

How about you? What do you know so far?

And why am I asking?

Well because, your answer is the answer. When I say this is woman’s work, it begs the question, what is this? But my goal was never to define it for you, only to create the space for you to ask yourself.

So what do you know so far? Whatever your answer is, do that. BE that. All of us together, living our truth… That is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com.

Why do we call it a “glass ceiling?”

I’m assuming it’s because the barriers we face as women in the workforce often are invisible, intangible, unofficial and artificial. It’s that impenetrable barrier that keeps qualified individuals, like us, from ascending to higher level positions.

But, in my experience, the glass ceiling feels more like a dam. We SEE it, we just don’t know how to break it or get to the other side.

Our guest today is here to talk about both glass ceilings and sticky floors. Erica Rooney is an Executive Coach & Consultant, Chief People Officer - who is on a mission, to support women to break out of their “sticky floors”, and bust through the glass ceilings to live a life filled with purpose and passion.

Here’s what I know: You are so much more powerful than you think you are. When you stand in your power, you know what to do.

To learn more about Erica you can visit her website at: www.fromnowtonext.org

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I don’t know about you but I am f#*!ing tired of the outdated, one sided definition of success that is all wrapped up in position and profit.

On today’s episode I invite you to redefine success on your own terms. Here to help us think through that is Melissa Froehlich - sought after business strategist, mentor and certified mindset coach - who works predominantly with women business owners who are looking to build not only profitable businesses, but ones that bring freedom and fulfillment.

What if income is just one piece of the success puzzle?

What does success mean to you? What does your life look like? How do you feel? Where do you spend your days and who do you spend them with? Only you have the answer, but knowing your answer is necessary.

Listen in here for part 2 of this conversation on Melissa’s podcast, The UpLevel Lounge.

To learn more about Melissa you can visit her website at: melissafroelich.com

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com. Get your copy of Validation Is For Parking.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, time management is crap.

Time is fixed and neutral, we all have the same 60 minutes in an hour, the same 24 hours in a day, the same 7 days in a week. Unless someone has figured out how to manipulate time, then time cannot be managed. So if it’s not time management, then why do some people seem to accomplish so much more? I’d suggest that it’s because those people have figured out the art of CHOICE management. They understand that their big differentiator is the choice they make with the time that they have.

On this episode I’ve asked Kelly Nolan - attorney-turned-time management strategist, to join us to share some of her tips for making choices with less stress and more calm. Her system, the Bright Method, has been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, and her work has been published in Forbes, Parents, and Fast Company.

To learn more about Kelly you can visit www.kellynolan.com. You can access her free mini-course by going to: www.kellynolan.com/reset-refresh. You can follow her on IG @_kellynolan_

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I’m more than a little excited to bring you the best, the MOST listened to episodes of 2022.

I love doing this each year, as it gives me the opportunity to reflect and to revisit all of our episodes. To see what resonated with you and what didn’t, and to celebrate ALL of the amazing content, guests and learnings that have happened over the past year.

3 years of podcasting, 118 episodes, and I feel like we just keep getting better and better. If you have any ideas for topics you really want to hear, or guests you’d like to hear from, make sure to reach out and let me know. And a massive thank you for joining me on this journey, for listening, for sharing and for supporting and reviewing.

I wish you joy and oh so much confidence in the new year. Let’s all trust ourselves firmly and boldly and then go from there. Let’s both take care of ourselves and get after what matters. Thank you for joining me as we all go out there and do woman’s work.

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On today’s episode we are going to talk about the steps you can take to better titles and better pay, all while bringing your whole self to the leadership table.

You DO deserve it, you HAVE earned it, you ARE ready. And the answer is going to be no if you don’t ask, anyway. So you might as well ask.

My guest today is Stacy Mayer - bestselling Author of “Promotions Made Easy,” Executive Coach and Promotion Strategist, and creator of Executive Ahead of Time - a group coaching program that helps women get promoted to the executive suite on their terms. Stacy shares with us some practical tips to ensure that you’re positioning yourself for promotion.

Stop waiting to feel ready. Ready isn’t a destination, it’s a choice. Of course there are things that you can do to prepare and to strategize, but at the end of the day we all must choose confidence on the road to competence. So go in there and ask! I’ll be here rooting for you.

To learn more about Stacy you can visit StacyMayer.com or follow her on LinkedIn or on IG @corporatebadass. Also check out her podcast Women Changing Leadership.

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After 6 months of showing up 5 days a week, spending hours on copy and content, investing almost $9,000 a month, I can confidently say I HATE social media.

On today’s episode, I share with you why I invested my time and money heavily into social media, what did and didn’t work for me, lessons learned, and ultimately why I’ve decided to stop investing in social media growth.

And before you worry about my sanity, please know that I know it’s considered one of the best ways to grow your business, make connections, build credibility, and make sales. I know it’s a business builder, possibly THE business builder in today’s day and age.

And I just don’t care.

I have no regrets about the last 6 months, I’m glad I took the risk, and I’m glad I know now without a shadow of the doubt that social media is just not for me. Confidence doesn’t live there.

We all face decisions that feel hard, risky, and downright scary… I hope that you also choose to trust yourself. I hope you listen to your inner voice even if all the outside voices are saying something different. After all, that is what confidence is all about. Trust yourself, firmly and boldly.

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com. And if you haven’t already, please review our podcast here!

My guest on this episode talks about something so messy and so uncomfortable, but also so important as it’s something we’ve all experienced; unresolved conflict. Julie Holunga is a Leadership Trainer, Executive Coach and contributing Author to the leadership book for women, On The Rise. Julie walks us through the biggest challenges we face when it comes to conflict, and she gives beneficial tips to help you work through it.

There are people in your life you can and should have conflict with, knowing it’ll get resolved because they are in it with you. They are equally invested in resolving it together. Those are the people you fight with and fight for.

And there are some people where conflict may be better left unresolved, leaving you to move forward and create your own closure.

Knowing the difference? Well that is woman’s work.

To learn more about Julie and her work you can visit: Julieholunga.com or follow her on LinkedIn @julieholunga

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com. Get your copy of Validation Is For Parking.

On this episode of TIWW, we’re going to talk not just about understanding masculine and feminine energetics, but unifying them. Within ourselves first, and then in our relationships.

Our guest, Dené Logan is a Marriage and Family Therapist with an orientation in Depth Psychology (often referred to as ‘The Psychology of the Soul’), co-host of the podcast Cheaper Than Therapy, and author of the recently released book, Sovereign Love. With her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and her experience being the mentee of acclaimed psychotherapist Esther Perel, Dené is passionate about sharing tools and strategies to cultivate spiritual awareness, understanding the current shifts taking place within our societal structures, and empowering others in understanding how they can live the most fulfilling lives possible.

What I hope most is for you, and for me, for all of us, is shed the gender expectations, give our finger to the should and the supposed to’s, so that we can show up as our best, most authentic selves – which is a mix of the masculine and the feminine.

But in order to do that, we need to know ourselves, deeply and intimately – we get to build and create from the inside out, knowing that whatever energy that exists authentically within us is as it should be.

Connect with Dené:

Website: https://denelogan.com/ 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dene.logan/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denelogan 

Book: Sovereign Love, available on Amazon

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It’s the day before turkey day and I am grateful for you! Whether you’ve been listening to the This Is Woman’s Work podcast since episode 1, or you’re brand new here - it absolutely makes my day that with ALL the options available to you, you choose to listen to me ranting into a mic. Thank you for joining me on this journey!

We all have things to be grateful for, even if it’s the simplest or smallest of things. But what if, for this Thanksgiving (or really any day, you don’t need a holiday to be grateful), you chose to be grateful to and for yourself. What if this holiday is about honoring you.

Because, let’s face it, YOU are probably the thing that you’ve let go most unnoticed and unappreciated in your own mind. So I’m gonna ask that you celebrate you, feed you, fill yourself up (and not just with mashed potatoes and stuffing) with thankfulness, generosity and ultimate gratitude. That is woman’s work.

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com. Get your copy of Validation Is For Parking.

I’m doing something I’ve never done before: a completely unscripted podcast episode. That’s right…no topic picked out, no prepared thoughts and no clue which direction it’ll head in. So buckle up because my foot is on the gas but I have no destination in mind.

Consider this the think out loud episode, the stream of consciousness episode, the trust my gut episode. I share the behind the scenes of book launch, the successes and (holy shit) the challenges. How my personal challenges and the spectacular screw ups on the publishing side have left me feeling, quite frankly, numb. How I defaulted to old patterns and behaviors and how it’s taken a huge toll on me and has left me feeling out of balance.

So right now I’m pausing, taking a step back, releasing control, listening, getting quiet, creating space for my inner knowing to speak. I don’t know where this is going to take me, but I’m trusting that it’s necessary.

Let’s trust ourselves firmly and boldly, and then see what we create from here.

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com. Get your copy of Validation Is For Parking.

One thing I know to be true about confidence is that it grows the most (and at the deepest level) during our toughest times. Today we are going to talk about how you not only make it through your challenges, but how you might even leverage them to thrive.

I’ve invited Jessie Harris Bouton to join us today because she built a super successful business while dealing with challenges I can’t even imagine. A mom of 5, a wife of a cancer survivor, an entrepreneur who makes millions while working part time, a business coach and founder of The Millionaire Mompreneur Project - Jessie created what she couldn’t find, a business model for motivated women who want meaning, money and freedom on their own terms.

“Become her in your mind” - Jessie Harris Bouton

You can learn more about Jessie by visiting www.millionairemompreneur.com or follow her on IG @jessieharrisbouton

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Our work environments aren’t going to change unless WE change. You don’t need to walk in today and quit, but you can start taking action towards creating, finding or building the career opportunity you want.

Here to help us do that is Blake Shofield - Founder of The Bridge To Fulfillment, a former corporate executive whose job it was to turn around 8 and 9 figure businesses. Despite her success, Blake constantly found herself feeling unsettled, chasing the next job or promotion to make it better, so she could finally do fulfilling work while having the time to be more present with family, and lead a less stressful life. (I know I’m not the only one who can relate to that) After two cross country moves, increasing frustration with more of the same, Blake forged a new path to build her own business where she now helps other women do the same.

Not every woman is in a position to demand or create their dream job, or to walk away, but those of us who are, damn well better. For ourselves, for the people we love, and for the women that aren’t yet able to. That IS woman’s work.

You can join Blake’s community by visiting: https://thesuccessfinder.com/group-detail/62ec1ff9daf2c900137dfa35

and get her complementary and personalized career fulfillment plan by visiting: www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/start

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Perfection is the enemy of confidence. It tells us we need to do it all, be it all, have it all, look good while we’re doing it AND somehow make it look effortless.

I am Nicole Kalil, a recovering perfectionist - and on today’s episode, we are going to talk about what my guest calls, the perfection infection. Jill Savage is the author of fourteen books: No More Perfect Moms, No More Perfect Kids and No More Perfect Marriages among them. She also hosts the No More Perfect podcast with her husband, Mark. I think it’s pretty obvious that Jill has a very clear message. Known for her honest and engaging communication both as a speaker and in life, she’s here today to challenge us to stop comparing our insides to other people’s outsides.

I’m going to give it to you straight…you will never arrive at confidence via the perfectionism highway. Grace, kindness, messy imperfect action, trusting yourself, especially during the hard times, that’s the stuff of real confidence. Confidence is your choice to make anytime you want, because that is woman’s work.

You can learn more about Jill Savage by going to: www.jillsavage.org or follow her on IG @jillsavage.author

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Books are my happy place and for as long as I can remember it’s been on my bucket list to write one. And now I’ve officially checked that off my list with Validation Is For Parking.

One thing I’ve come to realize is that a book isn’t just a book. It’s so much more, and if you’re building a business you might want to consider writing one. Chief among the many reasons to do it is that your story matters. And, that we need more books (especially in business) to be authored by women.

Here to help us think bigger about that is Anna David - New York Times bestseller of eight books, founder of Legacy Launchpad Publishing and three time Tedx speaker. Anna’s first novel, Party Girl, is in development as a feature film and she hosts the hit podcast, Entrepreneur Publishing Academy.

And while I’d encourage everyone with the desire to write their book to do it, I will share that it’s hard. So when the women around us do brave and bold things it gives us the opportunity to support and celebrate it. We must. Because doing brave and bold things? Well, that is woman’s work.

“If you’re an entrepreneur who hasn’t published a book, you’re allowing your competitors to take your clients” - Anna David

You can learn more about Anna David by going to: bookelevatorpitch.com or follow her on IG @annabdavid

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This is a SUPER special episode of This Is Woman’s Work! Not only did Nicole pass the mic over to a VIP guest host, Madison Wilcox, she also answers all the questions about confidence and her book, Validation Is For Parking: How Women Can Beat The Confidence Con (released TODAY)!

Madison is not a podcast host, has never even been on a podcast, so we couldn’t be more proud and excited that she CHOSE CONFIDENCE and demonstrated literally every confidence builder in the face of probably every confidence derailer. Join Nicole in celebrating HER and her choice to take a risk and get into action. There’s literally nothing we love more than witnessing a woman grow her confidence.

And PLEASE, for the love of all things holy, make sure you get a copy of Validation Is For Parking TODAY! The kindle edition is available for $.99 because Nicole wants to make sure there’s NO barrier to entry for women who want to BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE.

If you want to be extra supportive, leave a review (5 stars are our favorite, but ANY review is appreciated). Nicole thanks you from the bottom of her cheese-filled, wine-soaked heart!

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I am intimately familiar with this topic, and I can’t think of a more relevant and timely conversation than this one with Cait Donovan, leading burnout expert, author of The Bouncebackability Factor and host of “Fried. The Burnout Podcast”.

Run down. Drained. Exhausted. Worn Out. Nothing left in the tank. Ever wonder why there are so many ways of saying burnout?? It’s probably because far too many of us are experiencing this far too often.

And let’s be real, communicating healthy boundaries is hardest when you’re stressed and overwhelmed. It’s also when it’s most important.

So let’s do it together. Less perfection, more REAL. Less martyr, more grace. Less worry, more trust. Less other people’s expectations, more honoring ourselves. Because THAT is woman’s work!

To learn more about Cait you can go to www.caitdonovan.com or follow her on IG @caitdonovanspeaks

Click here to pre-order Validation Is For Parking, which will be released on October 4th!

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I firmly believe that gender expectations damage everyone, and that in order for ALL of us to achieve equity, it’s going to require not just women to fight for what’s right, but everyone.

But men often share that they feel like they’re walking on eggshells and are afraid to say and do the wrong things. While I don’t feel sorry for them, I do have empathy. And I’m not talking about the a-holes here, but the men who want to be part of the solution.

Which is why I invited Joanne Lipman on the show. Joanne is the author of the national bestseller, That’s What She Said: What Men and Women Need to Know About Working Together, former editor-in-chief at USA Today and Conde Nast, and referral from Adam Grant (who I’m professionally obsessed with). She drops some serious (and well researched) knowledge!

We’ll all get where we want to go faster, if we work together. Good men can’t stay silent and a little extra empathy across the board wouldn’t hurt anyone. “Woman’s Work” will be what WE make it, so let's work together to make it something amazing.

P.S. This is a great listen for anyone of any gender, especially those who are leading others.

To follow Joanne you can visit her website at www.joannelipman.com or on IG @joannelipman. And you can buy her book That’s What She Said on Amazon.

Click here to pre-order Validation Is For Parking, which will be released on October 4th!

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The power of connection is undeniable. You can’t go very far in life or in business without relationships, and none of us are meant to go it alone. But building relationships, meeting new people, and creating genuine connections may come easier to some of us than others. And some people have turned it into their super power.

Our guest on this episode of This Is Woman’s Work is a master connector. Tory Archbold, CEO and Founder of Powerful Steps, has connected with some of the world’s most influential celebrities, entrepreneurs, and CEOs, and is herself one of the most powerful women in Australia. She shares her tips and strategies for continuously making new and better connections!

We, as women, have an advantage here… we’ve been building, nurturing and maintaining relationships far longer and better than anyone. We connect, deeply and intimately. We have great power we can use for good. So let’s step into that power, together.

This Is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about Tory and her great work you can visit www.powerful-steps.com and follow her on IG @powerfulsteps

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We explore a common paradox on this episode (and I’ll be up front that this is one I’ve struggled with for most of my career) – and that is, being a likeable badass.

How can we be both liked as a person and respected for our success? How do we get the recognition, negotiate for our value, and create opportunities without our peers or colleagues seeing us as cold, calculating or selfish? How do we create and leverage power and status as women, if we feel icky about the words power and status?

I don’t have the answers, friend, but I know someone who does.

Alison Fragale is the author of Likeable Badass and the Mary Farley Ames Lee Distinguished Scholar of Organizational Behavior at the Kenan-Flagler Business School. Her work has been published in the most prestigious academic journals in her field, and is featured in prominent media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Financial Times, Boston Globe, and many more. A sought-after keynote speaker and trusted advisor, Alison was introduced to me by Adam Grant, and is here today to help us understand more about power, status, and likeability – and how those things impact our ability to get more of what we want.

A loving reminder that whether or not you’re a working professional, we’re ALL negotiating for the things we want, for what matters most to us.

And whether you’re at work or in your personal relationships, your status matters.

It’s time for us to set aside those limiting mindsets because they aren’t serving us or our people.

You can be and become a likable badass.

Connect with Alison:

Website: https://alisonfragale.com/ 

Subscribe to Alison’s Substack: https://alisonfragale.substack.com

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Likeable-Badass-Women-Success-Deserve/dp/0385549148 

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Lisa Kalmin and Lynne Sheridan are both repeat guests on the podcast, and transformational leaders who have impacted hundreds of thousands of people, including me. I’ve asked them to join me to talk about the evolution of woman's work, and the challenges and opportunities of being a woman today.

Inside you there lives an inner knowing that you have purpose, you have value, you are worthy simply because you exist. Who are you? What are you here to be?

Give of your talents, your unique abilities, your super powers - give, but NEVER let it empty you. Inside you lives a badass. It’s time to listen to her. It’s time to live your truth. I can’t think of anything that’s more “woman’s work” than that.

Click HERE for the free recording to the workshop Gracefully Moving Into the Emerging Woman You Are. Lisa and Lynne’s Badass Women’s Leadership Summit will be held October 7th-9th in Palm Springs, CA.

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com

You’re always selling something... your product, your vision, your services, your value. And let’s face it, people with far less talent and care than you, are winning opportunities because they are better at selling.

This is a skill I’ve both taught and avoided, done well and absolutely sucked at.

Because I know it’s not just me, I’ve asked Nicole Cramer - sales coach, speaker, CEO and Exactly What To Say official certified guide to join me on the podcast. Nicole specializes in high touch relationship based selling, that has multiplied conversion rates by over 400%. She’s going to help us to turn more of our conversations into clients and I couldn’t be more excited to learn from her.

I don’t care what you do for a living, you are in sales. Whether it’s influencing your kids to eat healthy or go to bed, advocating for yourself and the dream job or promotion you want, or impacting customers or clients with your product or service - You Are Selling. And so am I, so we might as well be great at it.

This Is Woman’s Work.

To learn more about Nicole Cramer and her Conversations to Clients masterclass you can visit www.healthystepswithnicole.com or follow her on IG @thenicolecramer.

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com

In an ever changing world with increasing access to better technology, resources and people than in any other time in history, it’s amazing to me how many organizations and leaders refuse to test out new ways of allowing their teams to work.

Despite the evidence that flexible work environments, schedules and trusting your people is profitable, organizations are still trying to force their team back to pre-covid work environments.

On today’s episode I welcome Lona Alia - she is an expert on building revenue channels and fully remote teams. Head of Revenue at Safety Wing (where they have 100% retention… seriously), Advisor to Startups and EU for Innovation, Lona is a remote work advocate and Digital Nomad who has worked and traveled to over 80 countries and has learned 7 languages. She is even building the first country on the internet.

I see far too many of us staying in unhealthy, unsupportive work environments out of some sense of displaced loyalty, or fear of change, or unwillingness to take strategic risks. Women make up a large and necessary part of the workforce. We have power. It’s time we use it for ourselves and everyone else that’s being underserved by their company. That is woman’s work.

To learn more about Lona and her work you can visit www.safetywing.com or follow her on IG @nomadcities.

For more info on Boundless Life and for an automatic $400 discount please go to: https://www.boundless.life/lona

To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com