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This episode brings mixed feelings as not only is it the 100th episode of the podcast, it is also the last one.

In this episode, I'm excited to share some of the lessons that I've learned from having my podcast for nearly 18 months. Hopefully, some of the practices I have put in place will help you in your work too.

Here are the highlights:

• (1:40) Finding my voice and message.
• (6:05) Taking small steps and being persistent.
• (8:30) Be consistent and persistent with people.
• (10:39) Trust your inner voice.
• (14:52) Hopes for the new podcast.

Listen and subscribe to the podcast now, and find out more about me at www.nicolaskorko.com

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In this special episode of Women At The Top of Telecoms & Tech, it is one of our farewell episodes.

Over the past several years, I have had the pleasure to discuss some exciting and challenging topics while speaking with some of the leading leaders in our industry.

It was challenging to decide what to include in this highlights episode. However, in my opinion, this episode showcases some of the finest subjects we have covered over the past few years.

Here are the highlights:

• (2:17) Impostor Syndrome.
• (4:25) Overcoming the feeling of being an imposter.
• (6:42) Men are four times more likely to ask for pay rises.
• (8:01) Women would rather move company than ask for what they're worth.
• (10:19) The importance of self-image.
• (11:26) The importance of being a role model.
• (14:56) Being the only woman in the room.

Listen and subscribe to the podcast now, and find out more about me at www.nicolaskorko.com

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Today’s episode is all about toxic workplaces!

How to recognise them and what to do about it.

A recent study showed a toxic culture was 10 times more powerful as the root of employee attrition than compensation.

Which for me is absolutely huge!

This episode points out the five things to look out for, and then what to do about it as a leader.

Highlights

(09:37) Non-inclusive!
(09:58) Managers playing favourites
(12:42) Feel safe to speak up

(17:31) Undermining one another 
(17:39) Calling out behaviour
(21:35) What impact does it have?

Listen and subscribe to the podcast now, and find out more about me at www.nicolaskorko.com

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In this episode, I am joined by Stefani Okamoto. Stefani started working at Microsoft in 2000 as a software tester. Over the past 22 years, she has reinvented herself many times from managing dev and test teams, to leading management excellence programmes for the entire company.

Driving a culture of care is her mission. Pushing for Microsoft to be known for having the best managers in the industry while ensuring every employee has a consistent, positive experience with their manager, in an environment where they can do their best work.

Here are the highlights:

• (2:18) From software tester, to software engineer, to manager
• (14:43) Being the only female in a room full of male engineers
• (20:12) Always speak up
• (28:07) Purposeful Stakeholder Management
• (37:45) Creating consistency in your organisation

Connect with Stefani

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefani-okamoto-1376039//

More info on developing better managers:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2021/08/11/fixing-the-broken-rung-on-the-career-ladder-for-women/?sh=5057bf3a4103

Listen and subscribe to the podcast now, and find out more about me at www.nicolaskorko.com

Follow me on Linked In here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-buckley-strongher/

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Contact my through Speakpipe here: https://www.speakpipe.com/femaleleadersonfirepodcast

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In this episode, we explore what a manager really is.

How do we define a manager and why are they so important in organisations? We look at how we can as leaders, develop the skills of our managers and explore the skills required by them.

Here are the highlights:

• (14:47) Skill development
• (16:21) 2: Connection and care
• (18:20) 3: Human style of leadership
• (20:00) 4: Feeling safe
• (21:37) 5: Career development

More info on developing better managers:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2021/08/11/fixing-the-broken-rung-on-the-career-ladder-for-women/?sh=5057bf3a4103

Listen and subscribe to the podcast now, and find out more about me at www.nicolaskorko.com

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This episode is all about how we reset boundaries. If you are the type of person who gives so much of yourself to your work, that there's no time for anything else, this episode is for you.

Today, we look at how we reclaim our time, energy and expertise so that we are demonstrating our true value and worth.

Here are the highlights:

• (05:24) What is a boundary?
• (05:57) The 5 types of boundaries
• (07:29) Why is it so hard to say no?
• (21:20) How to reset your boundaries

Listen and subscribe to the podcast now, and find out more about me at www.nicolaskorko.com

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This week, we are joined by Dr Jen ORyan. Jen is a consulting editor specialising in Inclusion, Diversity and Representation. She has a PhD in Human Behaviour and her background in tech includes designing new experiences for customers, launching global initiatives and leading organisational change.

Jen works with business leaders, product owners and writers who want their message to be welcoming across a broader audience.

In this episode, myself and Jen explore how we identify a toxic culture. We also look at what is a toxic culture and the impact they can have on employees and workplace culture.

Here are the highlights:

• (03:49) The 5 attributes to a toxic culture
• (13:39) What does a toxic culture look like?
• (21:06) Recognising a toxic culture
• (35:34) The power shift
• (43:17) Your ability to influence

Connect with Jen

Website: https://www.pagingdrjen.com/

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pagingdrjen/

Listen and subscribe to the podcast now, and find out more about me at www.nicolaskorko.com

Follow me on Linked In here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-buckley-strongher/

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Contact my through Speakpipe here: https://www.speakpipe.com/femaleleadersonfirepodcast

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Planning can often feel very heavy and something which comes with a lot of pressure and expectation.

This week, I am excited to share with you a secret framework which I have been using successfully with my clients over the years. The aim of this framework is to allow you to feel joyful, while still setting goals and objectives for the year ahead.

Here are the highlights:

• (07:47) Pause and reflect
• (11:02) Passion planning
• (17:38) Action inferno
• (20:16) Checking in

Listen and subscribe to the podcast now, and find out more about me at www.nicolaskorko.com

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This week, we are looking at the power of feelings within leadership. We discover how feelings are relevant to being a leader and why they are important. Feelings aren't a PowerPoint presentation - they’re very intuitive and come from the soul.

Some feelings within the corporate world can be seen as negative but they can drive you on to change something, to have a challenging conversation, to ask for the promotion you desire, a pay rise or even to move to a new role.

Here are the highlights:

• (01:23) What are feelings?
• (06:20) Why do we have have a fear of feelings?
• (11:26) How do we recognise and understand our feelings?
• (14:18) Managing and being at peace with our feelings on a daily basis
• (16:26) Signs that you are numbing your feelings

As mentioned in this episode, Episode 77: Journey to Success with Cindyrella Amistadi: https://nicolaskorko.com/podcasts/ep-077-cindyrella-amistadi-journey-to-success/

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This week, we are joined by Vicki Debasi from Innovate Comms and look at the importance of mental health within the workplace. Having both suffered from mental health issues while working within corporate organisations, Vicki and I look at how we take a well-meaning intention and turn it into an action.

Here are the highlights:

• (03:16) Vicki shares how she become a mental health advocate
• (11:12) Are people confident with asking for mental health help within the workplace?
• (16:11) Has the mental health stigma improved?
• 25:01) Creating a culture where we can have open and honest conversations

Listen and subscribe to the podcast now, and find out more about me at www.nicolaskorko.com

Follow me on Linked In here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-buckley-strongher/

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Contact my through Speakpipe here: https://www.speakpipe.com/femaleleadersonfirepodcast

For more details on how to work with me

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