Can you imagine the extraordinary things that would be possible if you were leading your ideal team? Let’s talk about how to lead and retain high-performers! In today’s episode, I discuss the unique characteristics of high-performers, effective strategies to engage & motivate them, and how to create an environment where high-performers can truly thrive.  Ready to build a team that is entirely high-performance moving forward? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: The hallmarks of a high performer & how to attract and keep them Leadership traits you need to focus on to keep high-performers on your team How to avoid your high-performer feeling neglected or taken for granted Why you need to be willing to give your high-performer growth opportunities The BIGGEST challenges to leading high-performers How you should lead differently with a high-performer vs. a low-performer And more   **Useful links** If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode178  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Whether you join a new team, get a promotion, or find yourself in a company restructure, at some point, you might find yourself cleaning up someone else’s mess.  How are you going to handle inheriting this crisis, my love? In today’s episode, I’m diving into another important crisis management topic: what to do when you inherit a crisis. I discuss how to diagnose the issue, the biggest traps to avoid as you navigate it, and the practical tools you need to manage the crisis and come out the other side with improved team performance and trust.  Ready to grow your resiliency & uplevel your leadership with this next challenge? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: Properly diagnosing & addressing an inherited business crisis Practical leadership tips for handling a crisis in your first 90 days 2 of the BIGGEST traps to avoid when tackling an inherited crisis Immediate action vs. the long-term fix: identifying & accounting for your natural problem-solving tendencies Tracking your progress toward the end goal What to do as the crisis begins to resolve (and what to avoid) And more   **Useful links** If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode177  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Can you get better results in your career by shifting your leadership perspective? Let’s talk about the role of the subconscious mind in our careers. In today’s episode, I invite visionary leader, entrepreneur, and former woman in tech, Amira Alvarez, to share her inspirational work helping women get intentional about their choices so they can get what they deserve in their careers (whether it’s a dream role or a dream salary)! We dive into how she utilized the lowlights in her career to propel her forward, how your subconscious mind plays a role in your leadership, and how you can shift your leadership perspective to see big results. Ready to step into your full leadership potential? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Amira’s career journey and her BIGGEST learnings from the lowlights The role of the subconscious mind in your leadership and how it plays a role in your boundary-setting Desires vs. goals, and exploring what you truly want Breaking down the 3 components of The Law of Compensation so you can get the salary you deserve! And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest, Amira Alvarez: W: www.theunstoppablewoman.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theunstoppablewomanwithamiraalvarez/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alvarezamira  Join Amira’s Retreat in 2024: The Exquisite Life Plan Event Listen to The Unstoppable Woman podcast: https://theunstoppablewoman.com/listen/ Amira’s current read: The Masculine in Relationship: A Blueprint for Inspiring the Trust, Lust, and Devotion of a Strong Woman, by G.S. Youngblood If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode176 Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.  

What is at the center of your inclusion efforts, my love? Let’s talk about how focusing on respect can propel your organization and team to their highest potential!  In today’s episode, I invite Dr. Gena Cox, trained organizational psychologist and executive strategist & coach, to have an important conversation about leadership and the power of respect as a workplace asset.  Ready for the heart-centered approach to inclusion that you’ve been searching for?  Let’s go to the show!  We dive into: Gena’s career journey to organizational psychology Why she focuses on respect as a KEY outcome The challenges of the immigrant experience in the workplace  A VITAL leadership solution to bridging inclusion gaps The practical reasons we should focus on DEI in our organizations  Respect - the 3 components & its importance as a corporate value And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest Gena Cox W: https://www.genacox.com  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genacox/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genacoxphd/  Check out Gena’s Book Leading Inclusion.  Gena’s current read: The Mirrored Door by Ellen Taaffe If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode175  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Inheriting an underperforming team member is definitely a challenge, but don’t be discouraged - it is manageable! Let’s talk about what to do when you inherit an underperformer. In today’s episode, I’m diving into this true leadership topic and giving you my TOP TIPS for effectively managing your new team member so you can do what is best for your team and organization.  Ready to explore some performance improvement tools and the skills you need to make the best leadership decisions possible? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: The MOST IMPORTANT things you need to know about inheriting an underperformer Tackling problems quickly with your new team member Dealing with gossip and holding off judgment The importance of the observation stage & why documenting everything is vital My TOP TIPS for an effective PIP (performance improvement plan) - and why this needs to be a last resort! How to know if exiting the team member is the next necessary step And more   **Useful links** Want to learn more about your first 90 days in a new role? Check out Episode 148: Your First 90 Days in a New Role If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode174  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Does it feel like there’s only one path to landing your dream role? (hint: there are actually many, my love!) Let’s talk about becoming a technical leader with the skills that actually light you up! In today’s episode, I invite Global Information Security Leader & coach, Schlaine Hutchins, to share her unique journey into cybersecurity and how she became a tech leader - without learning to code! We dive into self-doubt & self-belief, managing vs. leading, and how to be better allies to women of color while creating our own unique paths to success.  Ready to carve your own way to tech leadership? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Schlaine’s unique career journey to cybersecurity leadership How you could be restricting your own career path - and what to do instead! Normalizing self-doubt and working towards more self-belief in your life and career The difference between management and leadership - and why we need both Inclusivity in the tech industry & how we can be better allies #1 piece of advice if you’re looking to pivot in your career And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest, Schlaine Hutchins: W: https://www.tlifecoachllc.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schlainehutchins/ Schlaine’s current read: Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode173  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

One of the toughest things we are called to do in our leadership careers is to let somebody go from our team. And even though doing this very thing can be necessary to move us, our teams & our organizations forward - we can sometimes put it off for too long. Let’s talk about how to know when it’s time to let someone go.  In today’s episode, I’m discussing the decision to let someone go, the mindset behind this decision, and the tools you need to make sure you’re doing it at the right time so you can achieve the most successful outcomes for you and your team.  Ready to take on this leadership challenge with more confidence? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: How to know when it’s time to let someone go (and why it’s important to get the timing right!) The leadership mindset tools you need when making the decision to fire someone Assessing performance vs. technical abilities You’ve decided to let someone go, now what? My TOP TIPS for delivering the bad news How to handle the rebuilding phase and help your team recover from the loss And more   **Useful links** Catch the episode on how to handle layoffs here: Episode 154: The Two Sides of Layoffs: How to Pick Yourself Up After a Layoff (And Do It Well)  If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode172  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

If you really want to improve your leadership, it’s time to LISTEN UP my love… Let’s talk about why executives need to hear their team more! In today’s episode, I invite senior leader & champion of the data world, Jenn Gionfriddo, to have an important conversation about why listening is so essential as an executive skill, the difference between listening and acquiesing, and the practical ways you can get better at really hearing what you need to from your team.  Ready to take a look at how much you’re really listening to your team? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Jenn’s journey to running a data governance organization Exploring how the skill of listening can uplevel your leadership The KEY things you can do to be a better listener Listening vs. Acquiescing The negative impacts of not listening to your team (and how to know if you need to do some work here) What “listen up” means to Jenn - and identifying ALL the pieces of listening And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest Jenn Gionfriddo:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-gionfriddo/  Jenn’s current read: The Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Mass If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode171  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Does it really have to be lonely at the top? Let’s talk about what causes this feeling of loneliness in leadership - and what we can do about it! In today’s episode, I’m diving into loneliness at the top, why it’s such a common challenge for female tech leaders, and how to make sure it doesn’t slow down your career growth. Ready to ditch the loneliness and step fully into the leader you were born to be? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: Does it have to be lonely at the top? The BIGGEST reasons why leaders feel lonely at the top #1 reason that leaders get coaches My TOP TIPS for overcoming leadership loneliness And more   **Useful links** If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode170  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Calling all my motivated tech leaders & aspiring female founders!! This one’s for you, my loves. Let’s talk about why you should consider a combination of hard, soft & AI-enabled skills when developing your leadership toolkit! In today’s episode, I invite the founder & CEO of Gleac, Sallyann Della Casa, for a powerful conversation on achieving your biggest tech goals. We discuss how she created the first marketplace in the world that actually allows us to use AI & human ingenuity as a service (amazing, right?) and how to position yourself to do big things too! Ready to create your own journey to tech leadership? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Sallyann’s career journey and surprising background before tech Her BIGGEST tips for aspiring female founders Finding success in the tech industry - and exploring how Sallyann achieved her patent! How to turn your background into an asset for your next big career move (even if you don’t think you have the exact skills, degree, etc.) The shift to AI - will you be replaced? Sallyann’s #1 piece of advice if you’re considering a pivot or becoming a founder And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Sallyann Della Casa: SallyAnn’s book recommendation: Principles: Your Guided Journal by Ray Dalio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyanndellacasa/ https://www.gleac.com/ If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode169 Check us out on Youtube:  Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.   This episode was sponsored by our guest, Sallyann! Thank you Sallyann for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!  

Imagine if your team was able to combine their skills & efforts toward common objectives with complete alignment and harmony. (Wouldn’t that be beautiful?) Let’s talk about cooperation as a leadership trait! In today’s episode, I discuss cooperative leadership, how to develop these skills in you (and your team!) to see more positive outcomes, and the core principles you can use to build collaborative teams that will increase their output & productivity beyond what you can imagine! Ready to be the leader who values every voice and fosters cooperative behavior & collective success? Let's go to the show! I dive into: Cooperative leadership - what it is & how to develop these skills! Healthy & unhealthy tension in teams The difference between cooperation & compliance Multi-developmental cooperation The BIGGEST benefits of cooperative leadership 3 steps to building your cooperative leadership skills And more   **Useful links** Need to learn more about Active Listening? Head over to episode 158: https://tonicollis.com/episode158  If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode168  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

If you’re ready to bust through the glass ceiling & take your rightful place as a lit-up leader in the tech industry (or help others do the same) - this one’s for you, my love! Let’s talk about the state of women in tech & cybersecurity, and what we as leaders can be doing about it. In today’s episode, I invite Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WICYS), Lyyn Dohm, to share her experience as a leading woman in tech and how she successfully navigates leading with inclusion, equity & allyship. Ready to find out what you can do as a leader to actually move inclusion efforts forward?  Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Lynn’s career journey & experience in cybersecurity KEY findings from the WICYS State of Inclusion Assessment Why we should STOP obsessing about policy to address DEI (and what to do instead!) Utilizing mentorship if you’re experiencing exclusion in your tech leadership career What to do now if you’ve done all the right things, but you’re still not advancing! And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Lynn: https://www.wicys.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynndohm?trk=people-guest_people_search-card&original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fpub%2Fdir%3FfirstName%3Dlynn%2B%26lastName%3Ddohm%26trk%3Dpeople-guest_people-search-bar_search-submit Twitter: https://twitter.com/lynn_dohm/status/1314013228809289730 Read: WiCyS State of Inclusion Lynn’s current read: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson, Stephen R. Covey, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode167 Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.   This episode was sponsored by our guest, Lynn. Thank you Lynn for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!  

Does ambition cause burnout? Let’s talk about your ambition - and how to navigate the gap between where you are and where you want to be.  In today’s episode, I discuss “The Ambition Gap” and how it could be leading to burnout in your career journey. I dive into what “The Ambition Gap” is, how your fear/stress plays a role, and the steps you can take to avoid burnout on the way to achieving your biggest goals. Your ambition is beautiful, my love - ready to fully embrace it? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: The Ambition Gap - what it is & how it affects burnout High ambition, good or bad? THREE steps to avoiding burnout in the Ambition Gap Time spent doing vs. thinking A mindset shift you can make to help you embrace your ambition And more   **Useful links** Join us inside Ignite Coach Academy - training kicks off on September 18th: https://www.tonicollis.com/coachacademy  If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode166  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Whether your goal is to become a better leader, to become a coach full-time, or to use coaching alongside your leadership in business and in life - this one’s for you! Let’s talk about how training to be a coach can uplevel your tech leadership. In today’s episode, I invite three powerful tech leaders, Helen Fanucci, Megan Walsh, and Kathryn Vandiver, to share their experiences with training to be coaches, why they decided to do it, and how they’re leveraging this skill in their leadership & personal lives.  Ready to hear more about how coaching can truly impact your leadership & career? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Training as a coach and what it can do for your leadership Understanding when to hold space vs. solve a problem The powerful RNF Framework - and what it can do for your team! Some of the BIGGEST changes they’ve seen in themselves as a result of training as coaches Coaching vs. mentoring vs. teaching The #1 piece of advice you need to hear if you’re on the fence about adding coaching to your toolkit (x3!) And more   **Useful links** Connect with this week’s guests:  Megan Walsh LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-kay-walsh/ Helen Fanucci LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenfanucci/ Kathryn Vandiver LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynvandiver/ Megan’s current read: The 12-Hour Walk: Invest One Day, Conquer Your Mind, and Unlock Your Best Life by Colin O’Brady Helen’s current read: The Quinn Essentials for Women: 9 Transformational Tools to Accomplish Anything by Andrea Quinn If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode165  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

We’ve been exploring the idea of coaching for a while on the podcast, but this week we’re wrapping it up with an episode on taking action! Let’s talk about exploring your calling and asking yourself - is coaching the next addition to my leadership career? In today’s episode, I dive into how to take action whether you’re exploring coaching, considering its application in your current role, or looking to start a new career! I’m sharing the power of the coaching tool, what the journey to becoming a coach might look like for you, and some of the most important pieces to consider along the way.  Ready to dig a bit deeper and explore coaching as a possible calling? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: Exploring coaching as a possible calling - and taking action! What to consider if you’re thinking about becoming a coach Mentoring vs. coaching vs. teaching What training to be a coach could look like for you! One of the MOST IMPORTANT facets of coaching Choosing the right coaching program for YOU And more   **Useful links** If you’d like to train as a coach, find out more and sign-up at https://www.tonicollis.com/coachacademy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode164 Check us out on Youtube:  Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

You know how passionate we are around here about representation and inclusivity! Let’s talk about what it really means to be an inclusive anti-racist leader this week on Leading Women in Tech!  In today’s episode, I invite my racial equity coach & consultant, Annie Gichuru, to have an incredibly important conversation around representation through the racial justice lens and what we as leaders need to change to meet the needs of our community and organizations.  Ready to take a look at your anti-racism and bring more inclusivity to your leadership? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Annie’s journey to becoming a racial equity coach The level of safety needed to do this work & how white fragility can play a role Anti-racism: why “not being racist” isn’t enough Where we’re going wrong as a culture with organizations & the DEI component (and what to do about it) How companies can get started on the anti-racist journey Practical TIPS you can start using TODAY to build a more equitable & diverse team And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest, Annie: Web: https://anniegichuru.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniegichuru/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annie.gichuru/ Download Annie’s FREE Racial Awareness Glossary with 20  must-know terms to deepen your self-awareness and empower you on your journey. This glossary doesn’t just give you the meaning of the most important words you need to know but it also gives you the history, who coined some of the terms and the instances where particular terms may have been misused: https://anniegichuru.com/glossary/ Annie’s current read: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode163 Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Coaching is not just about your team doing better, it’s about what happens inside of YOU.   Let’s talk about what happens when you start using coaching in your leadership & how it actually makes you better at what you do! In today’s episode, I dive into the impact of coaching on YOU, some practical ways you can become a better leader, and why this is one skill you don’t want to overlook in your career.  Ready to coach your way to being a better leader? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: What the skill of coaching is doing for YOU, and as a result, your leadership! How to “self-coach” through things like imposter syndrome & other limiting beliefs The BIGGEST reasons why having a coach is a total non-negotiable in my career How to use my “Reverse Neutral Forward” framework to uplevel your leadership My mindset tip to help you when you’re team is frustrating you And more   **Useful links** If you are ready to take the leap and train as a coach, then don’t forget you can get early bird pricing until August 7th when prices go up! https://www.tonicollis.com/coachacademy Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode162 Check us out on Youtube: Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Why is a diverse workplace such an important goal to achieve? Let’s talk about diversity in the workplace, how you can be part of building it, and why you should! In today’s episode, I invite executive, entrepreneur & tech thought leader, Masha Sharma, to share her wisdom on DEI, how she turned lowlights in her career into opportunities, and embracing adversity to build more diversity in the workplace.  Ready to learn more about DEI and how to improve your workplace & career? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Building diversity in the workplace - how to do it and why we should Masha’s career journey and learning to embrace adversity to find success Where we get it wrong when building diversity of thought in the workplace (and how to fix it!) How her company, Avenue One, is doing DEI differently Masha’s favorite mindset tip And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Masha Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mashasharma/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/avenue1/  https://www.avenue.one/  Check out Masha’s current read: Nothing is Dripping on Us, Eva Knox If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode161 Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.   This episode was sponsored by our guest, Masha Sharma. Thank you Masha for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!  

Is your leadership toolkit missing something? Let’s talk about why coaching should be part of your leadership skillset - and how it can help you elevate your team & their potential! In today’s episode, I discuss why coaching is so powerful for your team, how to integrate it into your leadership strategy, and the 2-part framework you can use to see BIG shifts in your team dynamics & success. Ready to use coaching in your leadership journey? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: Using coaching as a leadership tool to elevate your team Coaching in the context of professional development My 2-part coaching framework and how you can use it to be a better leader & get BIG results from your team Coaching your team while supporting individual development Fostering belonging & motivation through the skill of coaching And more   **Useful links** If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode160 Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Whether you’re preparing to go on maternity leave, you’re currently on leave, or you’re getting ready to return to work - it’s normal to feel a bit of overwhelm, or even panic. (But it doesn’t have to be that way, my love!) Let’s talk about some of the best ways you can support yourself as a new parent in the workplace.  In today’s episode, Rachel Morris, maternity coach and founding partner of Motion Learning, joins me to discuss parenting, the world of work, and how to mesh the two. We discuss navigating the 3 phases of becoming a new mother in the workplace, and the helpful & actionable tips you need to set yourself up for a successful return to work.  Ready to treat this as a new start that will actually set you up for the lit-up career you dream of? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: The 3 phases of becoming a new parent in the workplace - and navigating them to set yourself up for success! Why Rachel suggests you treat your return to work as a new start Her TOP TIPS for staying in control of your career during your time off Cultural pressures around returning to work after having a baby Advice to help you make the case to get parental coaching in your workplace And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Rachel Morris: rachel@motionlearning.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmorrismotionlearning/  Check out Rachel’s recent read: Dare to be Fair by Amanda Redman If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode159 Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.   This episode was sponsored by our guest, Rachel. Thank you Rachel for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!