Have you wanted to foster the ability to express and understand your emotions to better navigate success and challenges at work, and to find ways to internalize positive emotions so you can learn valuable lessons from your experiences to elevate your leadership.

In this inspiring episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast, host Bernadette Boas sits down with Carrie Vanston, an accomplished executive coach and business strategist, to delve into the intricacies of emotional awareness, self-reflection, and leadership. Together, they unpack the challenges many face in expressing feelings tied to success, the importance of pausing to reflect on accomplishments, and the significance of intuitive listening and communication in fostering a positive workplace environment.

Key Topics:

1. Emotional Awareness:
2. Value of Reflection:
3. Win-Win Situations:
4. Communication Strategies:
5. Personal Practices for Mindset:
6. Celebrating Success:

Visit Carrie at carrievanston.com

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In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Bernadette Boas explores the powerful role of gratitude in leadership and its profound impact on organizational culture, team performance, and personal growth.

Key Insights

• Serving Others Serves You
• Research-Backed Benefits
• The Role of Managers
• Overcoming Challenges
• Practical Practices

Key Take-Aways

• Gratitude leads to increased performance, engagement, trust, retention, and reduces burnout.
• Simple practices like reflections, team acknowledgments, and appreciative messages can build a positive work environment.
• Practicing gratitude can enhance leadership qualities and drive organizational success.

Challenges Addressed

• Integrating gratitude into busy schedules.
• Reframing gratitude as strong human connection.
• Identifying and overcoming leadership blind spots related to appreciation.

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Step into the new era of leadership with Bernadette Boas and special guest Thom Dennis from Serenity in Leadership. Together, we promise to uncover the secrets to thriving as a corporate leader amid the relentless pace of change fueled by AI advancements and societal shifts.

Thom's unique perspective, grounded in his experiences as a former Royal Marine officer and global consultant, provides practical tools for embracing flexibility, resilience, and compassionate vulnerability. From navigating the challenges of hybrid work environments to understanding the implications of quantum computing and climate change, this episode offers a masterclass in adapting to the dynamic corporate landscape.

Join us as we delve into the transformative power of AI across industries and the ethical dilemmas it presents, particularly the potential loss of the human touch in customer service and its psychological impacts.

We also confront the resistance facing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, questioning the genuine intentions behind organizational change. Highlighting companies like Patagonia, we explore how prioritizing passion can lead to meaningful progress in a post-pandemic world.

Whether you're an executive aiming to shed insecurities or an HR leader seeking effective strategies, prepare to challenge traditional models and step confidently into your role as a powerhouse leader.

Call to Action:

• Learn more about Tom Dennis and his work:
  • Serenity in Leadership
  • LinkedIn
• Tune in to learn how you can start shedding your corporate constraints and unlock your leadership potential.
• Stay connected by subscribing to the "Shedding the Corporate Bitch" podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Listen to this powerful episode—it's time to face the changes and challenges in leadership and become the powerhouse you already are.

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What is causing your stress and overwhelm, is it your packed calendar or multiple-page to-do list?

It is critical for the health and success of your team and you to find solutions to managing your time and workload. It will save your sanity. Despite the demanding nature of leadership roles, effective time management emerges as a powerful antidote to these pervasive problems.

You will gain actionable insights on mastering time management to mitigate stress and burnout. By implementing the strategies discussed, leaders can enhance their performance, support their teams effectively, and prevent high-potential employees from leaving.

Challenges Addressed:

1. Workplace Stress:
   • 35% of respondents identify their supervisor as a primary source of stress.
   • 65% of leaders experience burnout.
   • Only 27% feel adequately supported by their organization.
   • Fear of top-performing employees leaving due to burnout, cited by 71% of managers.
2. Leadership Pressure:
   • Executives feeling overwhelmed, leading to 44% contemplating company switches for better growth opportunities.
   • High stress levels contributing to sleep disturbances in 94% of leaders.
3. Common Stress Factors:
   • The myth of multitasking.
   • Overfilled calendars.
   • Technological distractions.

Impact on Corporate Life:

• Individual Consequences:
  • Poor time management leads to reduced productivity, performance, and career stagnation.
  • Work-life imbalance and mental fatigue from managing people and providing feedback.
• Business Consequences:
  • Decreased team and business performance.
  • Increased employee turnover.
  • Negative brand reputation due to stressed and dissatisfied employees.

Valuable Takeaways:

1. Personal Strategies for Time Management
2. Organizational Strategies
3. Team Performance Solutions

Call to Action:

• Tune in to learn how you can start shedding your corporate constraints and unlock your leadership potential.
• For more personalized strategies, Bernadette offers a complimentary consultation via coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall
• Stay connected by subscribing to the "Shedding the Corporate Bitch" podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Listen to this transformative episode—it's time to take the first step towards a more balanced, efficient, and fulfilling leadership journey.

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Rank or position does not make you a leader. So what does?

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast! In this episode, Bernadette Boas sits down with Julia Becker Collins to discuss the transformative journey from being a task-focused boss to becoming an empathetic, servant leader. Dive in as we explore the trending concepts of micromanagement, trust, accountability, and how leaders can foster an open, supportive work environment that shifts them away from just being a manager to an actual leader who inspires, motivates, and develops a high-functioning team.

Julia shares tips, strategies and client stories regarding:

🔹 Trust and Effective Leadership

🔹 Recognizing Individual Strengths

🔹 Mentorship and Creating Safe Spaces

🔹 Empathy and Vulnerability

🔹 Servant Leadership in Action

You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to:

1. Build trust by focusing on results, not controlling every process.
2. Support your team by allowing them to work to their strengths while helping them develop weaker areas.
3. Create a safe space for honest communication and provide necessary resources.
4. Empower and inspire your team to reach their full potential.
5. Regular check-ins can significantly enhance trust and productivity.
6. Support employees by acknowledging personal challenges and their impact on work.

Follow Julia Becker Collins -

• Twitter: @juliabeckercollins
• LinkedIn: @Julia Becker Collins

Tune in to transform your approach from merely managing tasks to inspiring and leading with empathy and purpose.

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Have you ever gotten into a car, drove for miles, and reached your destination unsure of exactly how you go there? It was if you put the car on autopilot.

Now, have you had days, weeks, even months of this at the job and at home, wondering at the end of each day, what you accomplished, who you impacted, and what contribution did you make?

Don't worry if you said YES... because at times we all have. The key is, that we become aware of it and ensure we shift to consciously and intentionally walking through our day with purpose and meaning.

In this eye-opening episode of "Shedding the Corporate Bitch," we'll get into the realm of unconscious leadership and its detrimental effects on team dynamics, trust, productivity, and innovation. Drawing from both my own personal experiences and professional insights, you'll hear how the importance of self-awareness and continuous feedback in overcoming unconscious behaviors and evolving into a conscious leader is critical to your success.

This episode is a must-listen for any professional, HR executive, or team leader striving to create an engaging and inclusive workplace culture.

Key Talking Points:

• Unconscious Leadership Explained
• Challenges Faced by Unconscious Leaders
• Impact on Business
• How to Transform into a Conscious Leader

Key Takeaways:

• Recognize and address personal blind spots and biases
• Move from task-focused to people-focused leadership
• Getting and giving continuous feedback and self-assessment
• Empower your teams through inclusive and engaging leadership
• Develop intentional and conscious behavior for overall success

Resources and Call to Action:

• For additional resources on leadership development, visit balloffirecoaching.com.
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• Watch visual content and episode highlights on our YouTube channel, Shedding the Bitch.
• Connect with Bernadette Boas for coaching and support in becoming a conscious and effective leader by scheduling a call HERE.

Tune in and start creating a workplace culture your team members and others want to be part of.

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What if you could take control of those anxious emotions that come up when work and life become uncertain?

In this episode we are working to understand the world of uncertainty in leadership and life with renowned cognitive scientist and expert in emotional intelligence, Katherine Templar Lewis.

This episode unpacks the profound impact of uncertainty on leadership and how leveraging it can lead to innovation, enhanced decision-making, and stronger team dynamics.

Guest Bio: Katherine Templar Lewis is the chief scientist at the Uncertainty Experts, founder of the All Women Neuroscience Studio and Labs King Studios, and leads the science on the groundbreaking interactive course, the Uncertainty Experiment. Her passion for unlocking human potential is rooted in her personal experiences with anxiety and imposter syndrome.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Evolving Leadership Models:
   • The necessity of shifting traditional leadership frameworks to better navigate today’s rapidly changing global landscape.
   • How leaders can facilitate open-mindedness and innovative decision-making within their teams.
2. Emotional Intelligence in Leadership:
   • The critical role of emotional awareness and regulation in decision-making processes.
   • Techniques for improving emotional intelligence, such as breath work and interoception.
3. Overcoming the Fear of Uncertainty:
   • Reframing uncertainty as an opportunity rather than something to fear.
   • The importance of identifying and overcoming safety behaviors that limit potential.
4. The "Tolerance of Uncertainty Scale":
   • Understanding and measuring individuals' emotional reactions to uncertainty.
   • Tools and exercises, such as positive affirmations and envisioning positive outcomes, to enhance tolerance of uncertainty.
5. Psychological Safety and Empathy:
   • Creating a psychologically safe environment where team members feel empowered to share ideas without judgment.
   • Enhancing empathy to improve team dynamics and leadership effectiveness.
6. Personal Reflections:
   • Katherine shares her journey of managing anxiety and imposter syndrome, offering insights into how these experiences shaped her research and approach to leadership.
   • The significance of admitting uncertainty and the power of collective problem-solving in fostering trust within a team.

Take-Aways:

• Embracing uncertainty and vulnerability is not a sign of weakness but a path to growth, innovation, and stronger leadership.
• Leaders equipped with high emotional intelligence and empathy are better positioned to navigate complex and uncertain situations.
• By acknowledging and managing uncertainty, leaders can foster a supportive and collaborative environment conducive to creativity and effective decision-making.

Connect & Subscribe:

• Follow Katherine Templar Lewis on LinkedIn and Instagram: @TheUncertaintyExperts
• Visit uncertaintyexperts.com

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If you were to describe your leadership style in 1 word, what would it be? Does that word convey executive presence?

In this encore episode, Bernadette dives deep into the depths of self-assessment to help you uncover your true leadership potential and develop a commanding executive presence.

Whether you're a seasoned executive or aspiring to climb the corporate ladder, this episode is packed with valuable insights designed to transform understanding of self into unstoppable leadership strength.

Key Challenges Discussed:

· Understanding and identifying your blind spots

· Maintaining composure and controlling stressors, crucial for effective leadership.

· Overcoming indecisiveness to take swift and informed actions as a leader.

· Embracing flexibility and continuous learning in dynamic corporate environments.

Actionable Takeaways:
1. How to conduct a thorough self-assessment to enhance self-awareness.
2. What to ask to gain feedback to understand perceptions and reality.
3. Defining and pursuing personal and professional development goals.

In order to advance in your career and in the minds of the decision makers around you, you need to be intentional about honing your executive presence.

Not sure how? Schedule a discovery call and let Bernadette give you specific tips based on where you are in your career. coachmebernadette.com

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