Host Dr. Carol Parker Walsh is on a mission to empower professional women at midlife to tear up the rule book, take control of their careers, and get the life they want.
This podcast takes a fresh and unconventional approach to career growth and development.
Dr. Carol Parker Walsh's advice has been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, Newsweek, and more!
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Re-Org Roulette: 3 Actions to Keep You and Your Team Focused and Productive During a Restructuring - Episode #70
Season 7
Thursday, July 6, 2023 • Duration 25:38
Episode #70: Re-Org Roulette: 3 Actions to Keep You and Your Team Focused and Productive During a Restructuring
In today’s world of work, change appears to be the only constant. One such change that companies often go through is restructuring, a strategy implemented to improve business performance or shift strategic direction. While it promises renewed efficiency and innovation, it can also stir up feelings of uncertainty and fear among employees. Therefore, the challenge is maintaining productivity and focus amid the chaos. In today’s episode, we’re discussing how to manage these issues and sharing the critical actions individuals and leaders should take to navigate a restructure successfully.
In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover…
The three key things individuals should do in a reorg.
How reorganizations can be a catalyst for growth and innovation, but only if managed effectively.
What leaders can do to reset the baseline within the organization.
Why leaders must position next-generation leaders to step up.
How to engage in restorative moments as an extension of value-based communication.
Why using a system theory approach will help with the pattern disruption to the organizational system.
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Taking the Reins: How to Drive Your Career Like a CEO with Janine Esbrand - Episode #69
Season 7
Thursday, June 29, 2023 • Duration 43:08
Episode #69: Taking the Reins: How to Drive Your Career Like a CEO with Janine Esbrand
Today, in the world of work, to have the career and life you want, you have to think differently and talk proactive steps. It requires thinking like a CEO and taking the reins of your career. Our guest, Janine Esbrand, a seasoned career and executive coach, shares her journey and delivers actionable insights on how high-achieving women can take command of their career path, overcome self-doubt, and navigate career growth and transitions. Whether you want to level up or pivot your career, this episode offers a roadmap to becoming your own boss - in the office and beyond.
In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover…
The two critical keys you must cultivate to become the CEO of your own career.
What it means to have a portfolio career and it can help put you in the driver’s seat.
Why it’s important to look for “possibility models” when taking the reins of your career.
How “golden nuggets” conversations can help ensure you’re on the right path.
How vision, visibility, and operations will actually secure your career success.
is the CEO of and a highly accomplished career strategist, executive coach and speaker. She is on a mission to help professionals, especially women, to approach their career development and advancement with intention and confidence. Her TEDx talk and keynote presentations have inspired thousands to take control of their careers and leverage their strengths to make true impact in the world.
Avoiding Burnout While Achieving Career Success - Episode #60
Season 6
Thursday, April 6, 2023 • Duration 21:03
Episode #60 - Avoiding Burnout While Achieving Career Success
Burnout is a prevalent issue among successful professional women, although it's challenging to determine the exact prevalence since burnout can be subjective and is often not reported. That’s because women usually think they're experiencing stress when they're most likely experiencing burnout. In today’s episode I’m breaking down the difference between burnout and stress, why it’s so prevalent for women, and what women and organizations can do to avoid burnout on the path to career success.
In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover…
The difference between burnout and stress.
What the signs of burnout are and what to look for.
Why it impacts women more than men.
How it impacts women and organizations and the costs
What organizations can do differently create a culture that supports the well-being of it’s employees.
What women can do to take care of themselves.
How avoiding burnout can contribute to your success.
Email us if you have any questions or topics you’d like us to cover on the podcast at .
Leaving a Legacy: How Executives & Senior Leaders Can Fill the Pipeline for The Next Generation of Female Leadership - Episode #59
Season 6
Thursday, March 30, 2023 • Duration 21:54
Episode #59 - Leaving a Legacy: How Executives & Senior Leaders Can Fix the Leaking Pipeline for The Next Generation of Female Leadership
Not only are there not enough talented, skilled, early-career professional women making it to the next leadership level, but we also saw the most significant drop in the percentage of women going from mid- to senior-level positions than we've seen in years. So when organizations can't even hold on to the female leaders they have, what does that say about the women following behind? And what impact on an organization's bottom lines and competitiveness in the open marketplace? Today on the podcast, I'm sharing highlights from my International Women's Day talk with some female executive leaders, focusing on the key steps leaders must take to create and leave a legacy.
In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover…
Why creating a legacy matters.
Why it’s a “check engine” light moment for organizations
What organizations need to stop doing and why
Steps can take to fix the pipeline and create a legacy.
How to overcome objections to taking innovative action
Creating a Culture of Authentic Trust - Episode #58
Season 6
Thursday, March 23, 2023 • Duration 15:17
Episode #58 - Creating a Culture of Authentic Trust
A culture of authentic trust values and respects all employees' individual and collective contributions and recognizes the importance of building and maintaining relationships based on trust and respect. But does that speak to the environment that you're currently working in? In this episode, we'll discuss what it takes to create a culture of trust within your organization and what you can do as a leader to support safety and authentic trust.
In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover…
What is a culture of authentic trust?
Why it matters?
The role leaders play in creating authentic trust.
The critical components of authentic trust.
What happens when organizations get it wrong.
Questions to help you figure out if you're contributing to authentic trust.
What can happen when you inspire authenticity within the workplace.
How do I model transparency and vulnerability as a leader?
Am I actively seeking and providing feedback to create a culture of continuous improvement?
How can I empower my team to take risks and make mistakes without fear of retribution?
Do I actively seek out diverse perspectives and encourage all team members to share their ideas and opinions?
Am I consistently holding myself and my team accountable for our actions and decisions?
How do I celebrate successes and recognize the contributions of all team members?
What If I Don’t Want to Step Into Leadership? - Episode #57
Season 6
Thursday, March 16, 2023 • Duration 22:26
Episode #57 - What If I Don’t Want to Step Into Leadership?
You can be a leader in many ways without having a formal leadership title, particularly if you're more concerned about the impact you can make in your organization or the world than your title. While there’s often a lot of pressure to promote into leadership and climb that ladder to the next level, it’s not always the best move or right fit for everyone. So, today on the episode we’re going to help you explore how to determine if leadership is the right next step for you.
In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover…
How to determine if leadership is the right path for you
Why we think leadership is the only pathway to success
Additional ways to demonstrate your leadership
The attributes of a good leader and what it means to you
What you should do if you decide leadership is right for you
What motivates me to want to be a leader? Is it the desire for power, recognition, or the opportunity to make a difference?
What are my strengths and weaknesses as a leader? How can I build on my strengths and improve on my weaknesses?
What kind of leader do I want to be? Do I want to be a visionary leader who inspires others, a results-oriented leader who focuses on achieving goals, or a collaborative leader who values teamwork?
What kind of team or organization do I want to lead? Do I want to lead a small team, a large organization, or something in between?
Fixing the "Broken Rung:" Replacing the Career Ladder with a Career Lattice to Advance Career Mobility - Episode #56
Season 6
Thursday, March 9, 2023 • Duration 17:26
Episode #56 - Fixing the "Broken Rung:" Replacing the Career Ladder with a Career Lattice to Advance Career Mobility
In traditional organizations, career advancement has often followed a linear path that resembles a ladder. It was created out of a need for standardized career paths and structured career development programs. But let's face it, the career ladder has worked better for men than it ever has for women, and since it's clear that for women, there's always been a "broken rung" on that latter, it's time for a new approach…the career lattice. On the podcast today, we'll talk about why the career lattice is the best choice to advance the career mobility of women in the workplace.
In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover…
Where the career ladder came from.
What's a career lattice, and how does it work.
The theoretical origins of the career lattice.
The benefits of a career lattice for organizations and women.
How to implement a career lattice approach to career mobility.
Potential obstacles and strategies to overcome them.
Why Organizational Leaders Need to Tap into The Power of Executive Masterminds - Episode #55
Season 6
Thursday, March 2, 2023 • Duration 19:11
Episode #55 - Why Organizations Need to Tap into The Power of Executive Masterminds
I LOVE supporting professional women in midlife, fearlessly navigating or reinventing their careers, and gaining unstoppable confidence in the process. I also love when our company gets the chance to work within organizations committed to creating cultures of trust, safety, and inclusive leadership for their clients and stakeholders and the women and women of color within those organizations because it's at that intersection of authentic trust, sustainable accountability, and inclusive leadership that organizations can unlock innovation and drive creativity that always yields greater productivity and profit. In today's episode, I'm sharing more about our corporate work and why executive masterminds can provide a solution to the current pipeline and talent development challenges organizations face around women and women of color leaders.
In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover…
The significant challenges organizations are currently facing around women in the workplace.
The "check engine light" warning signs leaders are dealing with right now.
The typical solutions organizations are using that need to be fixed.
Why organizations can't handle these issues and why using the "big" consulting firms won't really give them the results they seek.
What it takes to build a sustainable pipeline: Masterminds.
The massive costs of waiting or ignoring the problem.
The 4 Levels of Careerist: Part 4 - The Rebel - Episode #54
Season 6
Thursday, February 23, 2023 • Duration 22:48
Episode #54 - The 4 Levels of Careerist Part 4: The Rebel
Rebels are unapologetically authentic, unbounded and limitless, and unstoppable in what's possible for them because they know who they are, are confident in what they have to offer the world, and use their voice to get what they want. Here it's not just about reaching a "new" level or a perceived career destination; it's more about becoming a Rebel and stepping into a new iteration of self. In today's episode, I'll explain what it means to be a Rebel and why it's completely attainable in your life and career.
In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover…
A recap of how each of the levels differs
How being a Rebel is more about a designation than a "level"
Why there are so few Rebels in the world
The key ingredient necessary to break free from the career matrix
Why Fearless: The Career Rebel Academy was created and who it best serves
The 4 Levels of Careerist: Part 3 - The Established - Episode #53
Season 6
Thursday, February 16, 2023 • Duration 23:16
Episode #53 - The 4 Levels of Careerist Part 3: The Established
The Established Level is where you begin to question if where you are in your career is where you genuinely want to be. You're starting to think deeper and more purposeful about where you are in your career, what you're doing, and the contributions and impact you want to make. In today's episode, you'll learn why this is such a critical level and a potentially powerful turning point in your life and career.
In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover…
What are the characteristics of the Established Level
Erik Erikson's seventh stage of human development and the midlife pivot
How overvaluing expertise can keep you trapped where you are
What the "good enough" zone is what keeps you stuck there
An exercise to see how much time you have to step into the career and life you want
Email us if you have any questions or topics you’d like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com.
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"I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you.
Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
"I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you.
Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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