Climbing the Corporate Ladder without Breaking a Heel – Details, episodes & analysis

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Climbing the Corporate Ladder without Breaking a Heel

Dr. Cynthia Mercer

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 36

Tailored for ambitious professional women, this show features candid conversations with powerful business leaders sharing their real stories of success and failure. If you're ready to look up and step up, you're in the right place. Join us and invest in your future today!

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
29/04/2026
#76
🇫🇷 France - careers
27/10/2025
#88

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Setback To Success: Latha Jay | #8

Episode 8

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 • Duration 51:30

What if every setback you’ve had was actually part of your success story?

In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer sits down with Latha Jay, a spiritual manifestation coach and Ayurvedic practitioner who blends neuroscience, spirituality, and ancient wisdom to help people consciously create the lives they desire. From leaving medical school and launching multiple careers to mastering the art of manifestation, Latha shares how following joy—not perfection—led her to purpose.

You’ll learn how to:

Transform “failure” into valuable feedback that guides your calling
Use Latha’s 24-7 Manifestation Method to rewire your beliefs
Break cycles of repetition and self-doubt through shadow work
Bring mindfulness, self-compassion, and conscious creation into your daily life

By the end, you’ll see that the life you want isn’t out of reach—it’s already within you, waiting to be claimed. 🌿

Connect with Latha Jay:
🌐 LathaJay.com
📸 Instagram: @LathaJay

🎙️ Connect with host Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn

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Reinvention After 50: Sally Mueller | #7

Episode 7

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Duration 44:30

What if your biggest reinvention came after 50?

Sally Mueller, Co-founder & CEO of Womaness, is on a mission to flip the script on menopause and aging. After a powerhouse career with brands like Target, Who What Wear, and VERSED, Sally found herself navigating menopause—and a massive gap in products, education, and honest conversation. So she built the solution herself.

In this inspiring episode, Sally shares how she launched a movement for #Menopositivity, started a venture-backed company in her late 50s, and redefined what it means to thrive in midlife.

You’ll hear:

How Sally turned a personal health challenge into a global brand
Why menopause isn’t a problem—it’s a power shift
The truth about launching a business later in life (and what it really takes)

This is the episode every ambitious woman needs to hear—whether you’re in midlife, approaching it, or simply ready to embrace your next chapter with confidence.

🔗 Connect with Sally Mueller:
Website: www.womaness.com
Instagram: @mywomaness | @thesallym
LinkedIn: Sally Mueller | Womaness
Facebook: Womaness

🎙️ Connect with host Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer:
Website | Instagram

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Put Yourself First: A Doctor’s Cancer Wisdom: Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval | #6

Episode 6

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 • Duration 53:20

Too often, women sacrifice their own health for the sake of others—sometimes with devastating consequences. In this powerful episode, Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval, a board-certified oncologist with over 25 years of experience, joins Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer to share why “putting yourself first” isn’t selfish—it’s lifesaving.

Dr. Troso unpacks her mission to empower women through personalized cancer care, second opinions, and prevention strategies, while Cynthia shares her perspective as a breast cancer survivor. Together, they explore the life-changing impact of prioritizing your health, seeking support, and embracing prevention.

Key themes include:

Why women struggle to put themselves first—and how to change it
The critical role of second opinions in cancer care
Practical prevention and self-care strategies for every woman

This is more than a conversation about cancer—it’s a call for women everywhere to own their health and their future.

Connect with Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval:
Instagram: @winningthecancerjourney Podcast: The Empowered Patient Podcast

Connect with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer:
LinkedIn: Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer

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Burnout, Boundaries, and Being “Different, Not Broken”: Lauren "L2" Howard | #5

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 • Duration 57:33

What if burnout isn’t about the job itself, but the culture around it?

In this episode, Lauren “L2” Howard—mental health advocate and founder of LB Health—opens up about walking away from a “dream job,” navigating toxic workplaces, and building a neuroaffirming clinic that helps people reclaim their worth. She and host Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer dive into the hidden roots of burnout, imposter syndrome, and the rise of late-life neurodivergence diagnoses.

You’ll hear:

Why burnout is rarely about the workload itself
How boundaries protect both your career and your mental health
Why “different” doesn’t mean broken—and how to embrace it

This conversation is real, raw, and packed with hope for anyone struggling to feel enough. Listen in and remember: you don’t need permission to be kinder to yourself.

✨ Connect with Lauren “L2” Howard: LinkedIn | Instagram
🎙️ Connect with host Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn

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The Leading Voice Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders: Donna Hicks-Mitchell | #4

Episode 4

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 • Duration 41:02

What does it take to lead with cultural impact, empower women, and create sustainable change?

In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer sits down with Donna Hicks-Mitchell, a global voice in cultural sustainability, leadership development, and women’s advocacy. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities leaders face in building organizations that don’t just succeed—but truly transform the people and communities they touch.

Key themes include:

Redefining leadership through cultural sustainability
Empowering high-achieving individuals to lead with authenticity
Breaking barriers and advocating for women worldwide

This conversation will leave you inspired to expand your influence, elevate your leadership, and embrace your role in shaping a better future.

🔗 Connect with Donna Hicks-Mitchell: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnahicksmitchell/ https://donnahicksmitchell.com/]

🔗 Connect with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer:
LinkedIn: Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer
Website: https://www.drcynthiabm.com

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Unlocking the Curiosity Curve: Dr. Debra Clary | #3

Episode 3

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 • Duration 47:50

What if the single most powerful leadership skill isn’t having the answers—but asking better questions?

In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer sits down with Dr. Debra Clary—executive leader, keynote speaker, and author of The Curiosity Curve. With decades of experience at Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola, Jack Daniel’s, and Humana, Debra reveals how curiosity transforms organizations, drives retention and engagement, and helps leaders play the long game.

You’ll learn:

Why curiosity can be learned, measured, and taught
The surprising research on curiosity across age and gender
How to build cultures where innovation and psychological safety thrive

Debra’s insights will inspire you to lead differently, spark growth in your teams, and approach your work—and life—with a renewed sense of wonder.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Debra Clary: debraclary.com
🔗 Connect with host Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer: cynthiamercer.com

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The Power of the Irreversible Step: Amy Lessinger | #2

Episode 2

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 • Duration 51:25

What if the whisper you keep ignoring is actually your invitation to transformation?

In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer sits down with Amy Lessinger — former President of RE/MAX, billion-dollar brokerage builder, strategist to top executives, and author of The Irreversible Steps. Amy shares the pivotal choices that shaped her career and life, including the bold decision to sell her company without knowing what would come next.

Together, they unpack:

How to recognize and answer the “whisper” calling you forward
The five steps to making lasting, transformational change
Why staying stuck costs more than taking the leap
How leaders and allies can use this framework to champion others

This is a conversation about courage, growth, and designing a life by choice — not default. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take your next step, this is it.

🎧 Connect with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer:

Website: https://www.bentzenperformancepartners.com/

LinkedIn: @drcynthiabentzenmercer

Instagram: @drcynthiabentzenmercer

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The $500K–$1M Executive Accelerator: Christy Rutherford | #1

Episode 1

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • Duration 55:45

Either you’re moving the pieces—or you’re the one being moved. In this bold and energizing episode, Dr. Cynthia sits down with powerhouse executive advisor Christy Rutherford, a former U.S. Coast Guard commander, Harvard grad, and author of 12 books who has helped leaders worldwide generate over $421 million in raises and revenue.

From breaking barriers as one of only 13 Black women to ever reach commander rank, to building a global reputation for creating million-dollar executives, Christy shares the mindset shifts and strategies that turn ambition into unstoppable success.

Key themes you’ll hear:

Why women often “emote” while men “execute”—and how to flip the script
A simple 3x3 self-care recipe that rescues high-achievers from burnout
The real rules of office politics (and why ignoring them will cost you)
How to identify your unique value proposition and turn it into a promotion or pay raise

Christy’s no-nonsense wisdom will challenge you to stop waiting for permission and start playing to win. If you’ve been craving clarity, courage, and a concrete path forward—this conversation is your wake-up call.

🎙 Connect with Christy:
Website: https://www.christyrutherford.com
Instagram: @christy.rutherford

🎙 Connect with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer:
LinkedIn: Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer
Website: https://www.bentzenperformancepartners.com/

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