We are experiencing incredibly strange times resulting in dramatic and profound changes in our lives at work and at home. Many of us are filled with more negative emotion and stress than usual which has taken a toll on our mental health. What can we do to be a little bit happier as women in […]
The Mental Health Movement and Your Wellbeing
The mental health crisis has been looming in our country for decades, well before the pandemic hit. Covid-19 further exacerbated and accelerated the situation—for women especially, who have felt the burden in unimaginable ways at work and at home. This global crisis, coupled with the bravery of public figures like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka […]
How to Network Virtually—with Cate Luzio
Many of us have put networking on the back burner as we waited out the pandemic. And even now, many of us are still working remotely, trying our best to connect over video conference. But just because we are in this hybrid transition right now doesn’t mean your network has to stop growing. There are […]
How to Connect in a Reconnected World—with Cal Newport
Overnight, technology essentially became our only means of communication. Face to face interactions – meetings, conferences, networking – were immediately replaced with Zoom coffees, happy hours and team meetings. It took adjustment, but we adapted. Now, as we re-emerge and navigate a new normal, many are struggling to reconnect outside of the confines of their […]
What to Do When You’re Chronically Underpaid | That’s A Good Question
Welcome to the first episode of “That’s A Good Question,” a new segment in which our host Celeste Headlee teams up with an expert to answer YOUR real-life work-life questions. In this episode, our listener realizes she is being paid less than her colleagues for the same work, with the same experience. Should she demand […]
Success, Leadership and Authenticity: A Conversation with Stacey Abrams
This episode is a replay of an amazing 2021 California Conference for Women Keynote Conversation with best-selling author, nonprofit CEO and political leader Stacey Abrams. Narrowly defeated as the first Black woman to win a major party nomination for Governor, she galvanized a movement that would register 800,000 new voters. Joined by award-winning journalist Lisa […]
Malcolm Gladwell on Bold Leadership in a New World of Work
Managing in a post-pandemic workplace is more complex than ever. Leaders have been required to stretch their skills in unimaginable ways and swiftly adjust their styles to meet the unique needs of individual team members. Featuring renowned journalist and best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, this episode will explore ways you can keep your teams engaged, productive […]
Think Again: Adam Grant on the Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know
In this episode, Wharton’s top-rated professor and organizational psychologist Adam Grant invites us to examine the critical leadership skill of rethinking: learning to question your opinions and open other people’s minds, making you a stronger and more flexible leader in the process. In an increasingly divided world, too many of us favor the comfort of […]
How to Turn Your Difference into an Advantage – with Tania Katan
Amazing “creative disruptor” Tania Katan has spent years sneaking her imagination into the office, using creativity to disrupt norms and turning her differences into her superpower. As a woman, breast cancer survivor, and a member of the LGTBQ community, Tania shares real-life experiences to help transform your mindset. You’ll be inspired to capitalize on your […]
Asian-American Women Pioneering the Path Forward: A Conversation with Awkwafina & Lisa Ling
Today’s episode is an exclusive replay of a 2020 Massachusetts Conference for Women keynote conversation recognizing two remarkable pioneers blazing trails for Asian Americans, and inspiring women and girls of all ages and backgrounds: award-winning writer, actress, and comedian Awkwafina and journalist Lisa Ling. With authenticity and vulnerability, Awkwafina shares personal experiences in navigating the […]