From humanitarian work to leadership coaching, this week’s guest, Ghaz, is an incredible force for amplifying women’s voices in the workplace & championing the role of community in the leadership journey.  Let’s talk about how you can use the tools of building a community & honoring the deep humanity in yourself and your team to thrive in your career! In today’s episode, I invite Ghaz Samandari Ph.D., Team and Culture Change Coach & founder of 9Paths, to share her wisdom on the role of community in your leadership journey - why it isn’t simply team building, the organizational benefits it provides, and how to center the human experience in your leadership so you can foster safety & success in your team.  Ready to learn more about why community is a necessity & how to build more of it? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Ghaz’s background - leaving Iran and her passion for increasing access for women & girls to healthcare Community as a necessity in the workplace (and how it differs from team-building) The BIGGEST benefits of creating a great community in an organization How burnout & a health crisis led to her career transition Powerful leadership tools: coaching and naming How you can better amplify underheard voices at work Ghaz’s TOP TIPS for fostering psychological safety at work And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Dr. Ghaz Samandari: W: www.9pathsdevelopment.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ghaz-samandari-phd-4325451/ Find out more about Ghaz’s collection: www.covncollective.com  Ghaz’s current read:: Rest is resistance by Tricia Hersey 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/episode143  Check us out on Youtube: https://youtu.be/pRX69DY34Xk 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, Dr. Ghaz Samandari. Thank you Ghaz for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!

Do you ever hear a negative voice in the back of your head? You know the one.  The voice that nags you when you look in the mirror or when you’re presenting at work. The voice that doubts who you are, your accomplishments, or that you can even achieve your dreams? This is an attack by your inner critic, my love! Let’s talk about how I can help you tame it. In today’s episode, I’m diving into your inner critic, how it could be holding you back, and some of my favorite ways to help you tame it so you can avoid it getting in the way of your career success.  Ready to learn more about your inner critic and the tools you need to quiet it down?  Let’s go to the show! I dive into: The inner critic & my favorite tools to help you tame yours My hot take on the inner critic as a catalyst for better performance (hint: I don’t agree!) What happens when we try to fight our inner critical voice (and what to do instead) My favorite tools to help you recognize when your inner critic is kicking in The relationship between imposter syndrome & your inner critic (they are NOT one and the same) A core executive presence technique to help you build self-awareness The data you need to help you make a “trigger plan” & why I suggest having one Reframing & my favorite ways to do it with your inner critic 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/episode142  Check us out on Youtube: https://youtu.be/GLRvgJ-j60w 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.

Confidence, support & boundaries - are you getting what you need at work? Let’s talk about how to create a career that you love as a woman in tech! In today’s episode, I invite my dear friend, mentor, and SVP at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Trish Damkroger, to talk to us about her career journey, her incredible work with HPC & supercomputing, and her favorite advice and tools for elevating your leadership.  Ready to learn more about the mindset & strategy you need to thrive at work? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Trish’s career journey, finding her sweet spot & her executive position at Hewlett Packard Enterprise What HPC/supercomputing is all about - and why she’s so passionate about it! Her secret sauce for keeping her head above water in a male-dominated industry Evaluating your boss/peers/network for drains & toxicity and some TIPS for creating healthy boundaries at work if you don’t want to leave your job Trish’s confidence toolkit - and how to build yours Her TOP advice to help you land sponsors & your next leadership role! And more **Useful links** Join us for some inspiring talks on International Women’s Day — registration is free but places are limited. Register at tonicollis.com/iwd Connect with today’s guest Trish Damkroger at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishdamkroger/ Email: trish@hpe.com Trish’s current book: When Women Lead — Julia Boostin 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/episode141  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.

“Quiet quitting” is trending…but what is it really? Let’s talk about quiet quitting and what it really means for us as individuals and leaders in the workplace.  In today’s episode, I’m exploring the quiet quitting concept and how you can positively navigate it in your career. I dive into the pros & cons, the signs to look out for, and how to lead you/your team if you think this trend is becoming a barrier or block to your leadership.  Ready to have a conversation around effort, boundaries & the way we think about work? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: Quiet quitting - good or bad? Toxic leadership behavior & its impact on this trend Exploring your own boundaries at work The positive lessons of the quiet quitting concept What to do if you think you/your team is quiet quitting (and how to recognize it) And more **Useful links** If you are ready to uplevel your career, become an extraordinary leader and shortcut your way to success find out more about Lit Up Leadership Academy at: https://tonicollis.com/academy  Get ready to join us on Youtube! We’ll be on Youtube for the podcast from episode 142 onwards. Follow Toni at: https://www.youtube.com/@tonicollis  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode140  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.

Do you know what isn’t talked about enough, my love? How to actually enjoy the journey to the c-suite.  Let’s talk about how to climb the leadership ladder - and thrive as you’re doing it! In today’s episode, I invite extraordinary coach, Tracy Crossley, to share her insights on leadership, mindset, and the practical steps you can take to feel more empowered as you enjoy the journey to breaking that glass ceiling! Ready for the tools you need to make climbing the leadership ladder easier? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Tracy’s career journey and getting into entrepreneurship as a kid Attachment theory and its relationship to our careers as women in tech How overachieving may be holding you back from climbing the corporate ladder Unconscious bias v. Unhelpful conditioning - which one is holding you back? The self-determination theory & how it can help you uplevel your career Tracy’s 3 steps to help you feel more empowered at work and thrive on your way to the c-suite! And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest, Tracy Crossley, and find out more about her work at: W: https://tracycrossley.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracycrossley/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracylcrossley/ Tracy’s current read: The Power of Eight by Lynne Mctaggart 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/episode139  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.

Did you know that every great boss you’ve ever had most likely had great facilitation skills?  Let’s talk about being a great discussion facilitator & why strengthening this skill will uplevel your ability to lead and set you up for executive success! In today’s episode, I’m diving into what makes a great facilitator, why you need this skill to achieve success in your leadership career, and how to effectively facilitate so that your team feels heard & empowered to make decisions, solve problems, and reach their goals! Ready to add facilitation to your leadership toolkit? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: What makes a great facilitator & how to develop these skills When you should be facilitating more than leading How to effectively facilitate a discussion at work so you & your team see results Why you need to be an interrupter as a facilitator (and my favorite tip to help!) My BIGGEST mindset tip to help you become an amazing discussion facilitator 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/episode138 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.

Are you negotiating what you’re really worth at the job offer and/or promotion stage of your career? Let’s talk about negotiation as a fundamental part of your leadership toolkit! In today’s episode, I’m delighted to be joined by Claudia Miller, career coach for women in tech & champion for women looking to land fulfilling jobs at the senior level. We discuss building a case for promotion, developing high-value skills so you can get paid more, and how you can leverage salary negotiations & build a strategy that truly uplevels your career! Ready to dive into salary negotiation 101 & the tools you need for success in your leadership journey? Let’s go to the show!  We dive into: How you can apply business strategy to landing your next big role or uplevel in your career Creating a career success log - what it’s for & why you need one! Steps you can take to improve your salary & compensation negotiations Why you might want to STOP being humble at work Building the high-value skills you need to get paid more in your career Where to start and some practical steps to help you build a case for promotion Claudia’s favorite mindset TIP to help you leverage salary negotiations to uplevel your leadership & become more strategy-based in your career A very special FREEBIE to help you with your next salary negotiation And more   **Useful links** Find out more about Claudia Miller: W: https://www.claudiatmiller.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiatmiller/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/claudiatmiller/"     Grab a copy of Claudia’s  $10K Salary Negotiation Script: https://keap.page/fxp705/10k-salary-negotiation-script.html Claudia’s book recommendations: Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to Up Your Earnings and Change Your Life - Barbara Stanny Value-Based Fees: How to Charge - and Get - What You're Worth - Alan Weiss Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode137  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.

I know setting boundaries and structure in your life and career can feel a bit restricting, but the truth is - it actually sets you free, my love! Let’s talk about boundaries and structure and how they give you the freedom you need to become the extraordinary leader, senior-level executive, or amazing individual contributor that can have real influence in your organization. In today’s episode, I’m diving into the ways you can implement more boundaries and structure in your life and career so you can free up your time, energy & capacity for the things that really matter and will move you forward. Ready to give boundary setting a real go? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: How boundaries & structure actually give you freedom! Understanding what boundaries and structure REALLY are What healthy boundaries help us avoid (and why you need them!) The surprising things I put in my schedule & why What to evaluate if you find yourself saying YES too often My favorite mindset tip to help you with your boundaries around decision-making And more   **Useful links** Need tips on that to-do list? Check out Episode 104 Why You Need to Delete 80% of Your To-Do List. 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/episode136  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 what we wear as women really matter? My guest today has a lot to say on the matter and is sharing some new tools for your toolbox that might be worth investigating. Let’s talk about your style and its impact on your ability to lead! In today’s episode, I invite Image Consultant Melanie Lippman to talk to us about this (sometimes controversial) topic and how your personal brand & image can help you succeed as a woman in a male-dominated field.  Ready for the practical tools you need to walk into any room with confidence and achieve greatness in your career? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: How your personal style could be impacting your leadership Answering the question - is clothing & style just another burden for us to bare as women? Finding alignment between your wardrobe and goals and how this can help you uplevel your career The concrete steps you can take TODAY to use your closet as a toolkit for advancing your career Melanie’s favorite mindset tip to help you as a woman in a male-dominated field And more   **Useful links** Find out more about today’s guest, Melanie Lippman: Grab Melanie’s Free Closet Clarity Experience for Women in Leadership guide: https://pages.melanielippman.com/Podcast-Evergreen-SignUp Follow Melanie at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/personalstylistmelanielippman/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/melanielippman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/showupandbeseennow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-UB93Mi3JYvu4vSjLyILkw Find out more about her work on Melanie’s website. Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode135  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 week’s episode is kindly supported by our guest, Melanie Lippman. We greatly appreciate the support she is giving us as it helps us bring you this podcast every week.

Managing your team’s performance is one of your most important tasks (and can often become a big challenge too). Understanding the psychological stages of group development and leading them through these stages effectively can be the KEY to achieving great team performance.  Not sure how to do that? I got you, my love! Let’s talk about performance and how to use the storming, forming, norming & performing cycle to help your team achieve positive & impactful results! In today’s episode, I’m diving into this 4-phase framework to help you understand group formation and the stages your team is going through so you can effectively lead them through ANY challenge that comes up.  Ready to help your team work together and move through these stages with ease? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: The 4-phase framework of Storming, Forming, Norming & Performing and how to use it to lead your team to better productivity and performance Some of the negative aspects of team behavior you’ll see in phase 2 (and how to lead effectively during this phase) How to move from the “storming” to “norming” phase faster What to do if your team is regressing or stuck in one phase My mindset tip to help you deal with team problems (and what to consider first!) And more   **Useful links** Sign up and join The Plan2023 Sparkle Workshop https://tonicollis.com/plan2023. Interested in becoming a qualified coach? Check out Coach Academy: https://tonicollis.com/coachacademy.  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode134  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.

A lot of us have confidence when we’re young - to go for the goal, say the thing we’re thinking, and be who we are - but somewhere along the way (especially for young women) that assertiveness & confidence gets shut down.  So, how do we get that confidence back, navigate it without falling into the gender stereotype trap, and use it to become even better leaders?  Let’s talk assertiveness on this week’s show! In today’s episode, I invite the amazing Courtney Johnston, SVP & Product Manager at Verituity, to share her passion for technology, product management, and leadership. We’re talking about what it means to be an assertive woman in tech and how you can navigate this in your career to uplevel your leadership, build better teams, and reach your goals!  Ready to learn more about assertiveness and its role in your executive presence? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Courtney’s career journey and why a small company with a great culture is so important to her The connection between your physical presence & your leadership (and how this has shifted with more remote work environments) Her BEST advice for solving problems that other people are NOT seeing! How assertiveness & executive presence are linked One of the apparent differences between being assertive & aggressive (and why we need to shut this down!) How confidence, presence & gender stereotypes play a role in building thriving teams Courtney’s FAVORITE networking tip And more   **Useful links** Find out more about today’s guest, Courtney Johnston, and her work at Verituity: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtj/  https://verituity.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/verituity/  Sign up and join The Plan2023 Sparkle Workshop https://tonicollis.com/plan2023. Interested in becoming a qualified coach? Check out Coach Academy:  https://tonicollis.com/coachacademy.  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode133  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.

Do you have resolutions for the new year?  Maybe you’ve already planned out your health, money & mindset goals for 2023. Still, I want to talk about a topic that doesn’t get discussed often enough around goals for the new year - professional career-related resolutions. Let’s talk about how to reevaluate your career goals and vision (and why finding your career North Star will be the vital piece!) In this episode, I’m taking you through some steps to setting your own 2023 career North Star so you can see the most significant impact and results in your career this year.  Ready to find your guiding light and start taking more aligned action toward it? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: How to set your own 2023 career North Star so you can see bigger results this year!  Why we should care about our career North Stars if we want to see real progress toward our goals in 2023 Examining how well your personal & business North Stars align (and if they need to!) How the journey to reaching your goals can help you figure out if your North Star is the right vision for YOU A mindset tip to help you navigate changes in your vision  And more **Useful links** Sign up and join The Plan2023 Sparkle Workshop https://tonicollis.com/plan2023. Interested in becoming a qualified coach? Check out Coach Academy: https://tonicollis.com/coachacademy.  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode132  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.

Are you a mentor or are you a champion? Join us for the answer to that (and more!) as we kick off this year talking about careers, mentorship & upleveling your leadership!  In today’s episode, I invite tech leader & strategist, Bailey Showalter, to share her amazing insights on why women need to stop being mentors (I know it’s a little controversial, but stick with us!) and the real, tangible things that actually help people get hired into leadership roles.  Ready for the resume, mentorship & career transition goodies you need to make this year your best one yet? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Bailey’s career journey and some powerful insights on what really helps people get hired Why you DO NOT have to start at the bottom of the ladder in your new role One of the hardest shifts to make as a leader - and why you need to do it How to shift THIS unhelpful trend in hiring to get a leg up on your competitors The pros and cons of mentoring & how to be a champion v. a mentor TOP TIPS for writing a better resume as a leader Bailey’s #1 piece of advice if you’re considering your next leadership career move this year And more   **Useful links** Find out more about the 2023 Planning Challenge: https://tonicollis.com/plan2023 Find out more about today’s guest, Bailey Showalter: Connect with Bailey: Bailey’s book recommendations:  The Earthsea Cycle Series by Ursula K LeGuin and Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese Bailey’s TV series recommendation: available on Netflix Extraordinary Attorney Woo. Read Credly’s blog for hiring managers here.  Need help on your resume? Download the Women in Tech Leaders’ Resume Toolkit and training here.  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode131  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.

Are there any leadership skills you need/want to work on going into the new year? Not sure where your weak spots are? (It’s okay, today’s episode can help!) Let’s talk about the 10 different ways you can elevate your leadership, improve your skills, and really shine in your role this year! In today’s episode, I’m sharing 10 ways to shine when you take on a new leadership role & how you can use these to build a better team and identify the leadership areas that need improvement so you can go into 2023 with the confidence and ability to make it the best year ever! Ready to really shine in your leadership this year? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: 10 ways to shine when you take on a leadership role The KEY to better, more thoughtful decisions (that will have your team fully onboard!) One core leadership attribute you should NEVER stop utilizing Why I want you to work on these 3 things every day Limiting potential v. using your team well (and how to make the switch) 3 BONUS tips around mindset to help you sparkle in your new role And more   **Useful links** Need some help with your executive presence? Check out the mini course on Executive Presence here.  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode130  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.

Is there a difference between management and leadership? Yes, my love! And how you navigate this difference and show up in your leadership career is massively important to have more influence and impact at work.  Let’s talk about crossing the chasm, moving from management into leadership! In today’s episode, I invite engineering executive and cofounder of SheTO, Nidhi Gupta, to dive into this concept and talk to us about her extraordinary work in engineering and her passion for accelerating the careers and networks of women.  Ready for the tools you need to shift from simply managing your people to leading them powerfully and authentically? Let’s go to the show!  We dive into: Nidhi’s career journey and the work she’s doing with engineering leaders 3 steps to moving across the chasm from management to leadership The pressure as women to show up 100% every day (is it the same for men?) Her take on the KEY differences between management and leadership How to evaluate your influence to make the shift from management to true leadership Why you need to become a salesperson (and how to do it without that icky feeling) Politics in the workplace, and some of the other unique challenges we face as women in leadership And more   **Useful links** Find out more about today’s guest, Nidhi Gupta, and her work at She-TO: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nidhihgupta/  https://twitter.com/NidhiGuptaSF  https://www.divhersity.com And check out Nidhi’s book recommendations: Exit West: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30688435-exit-west Radical Candor: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29939161-radical-candor?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=ms6vtcSvSr&rank=1 Need some help with your executive presence? Check out the mini course on Executive Presence here.  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode129  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 made a mistake, now what? Well, first things first - we don’t want to make it worse. And sometimes the feelings that come up when we make a mistake can throw us into a downward spiral that isn’t good for anyone. So, let’s talk about the practical things you should do when you mess so you can see better outcomes.  In today’s episode, I’m diving into what you should do when you make a mistake at work and how to manage your emotions & actions to turn your ‘uh-oh’ into a positive experience (yes it’s possible, my love)!  Want to learn how to be the solutions person - even when you or your team created the problem? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: My 5 quick tips to help you take ownership & move forward from a mistake The fastest way to build a great team (and how this applies to your missteps) How your career may suffer if you don’t face up to your mistakes at work The 4 key steps to take when you actually CAN’T solve the problem How to tap into the silver lining of your mess up (yes, there is one!) And more   **Useful links** Need some help with your executive presence? Check out the mini course on Executive Presence here.  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode128  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 we’re talking about social, environmental, or fiduciary responsibilities, there’s a great discussion to be had around the impact of each - and how to lead our teams to prioritize and balance all three!  It’s time to talk about that triple bottom line.  In today’s episode, I invite mission-driven strategist & VP of Business Development and Healthcare, Urvashi Bhatnagar, to talk about leadership innovation in the healthcare sector, and everything from the environment and our social equity impact, our required corporate and fiduciary responsibilities, and how we can lead better in all these important areas to help each other - and the world.  Ready for a fascinating discussion on the intersection between our social and corporate responsibilities as leaders? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Urvashi’s career journey and mission for every company to understand the important responsibility towards human health How considering the social, environmental & fiduciary factors as leaders can benefit your career and team Corporate success & acknowledging the people who drive it - how this has shifted in the last decade The intersection between healthcare sustainability and data analytics & the data-driven approach to “perks” Why the worst & best piece of advice she’s ever been given were both around salary negotiation And so much more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest, Urvashi Bhatnagar: Connect with Urvashi at:  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urvashibhatnagarmba/  Twitter: : https://twitter.com/Urvi_Bhatnagar?lang=en  Buy the book ‘The Sustainability Scorecard’: https://www.amazon.com/Sustainability-Scorecard-Implement-Unexpected-Solutions/dp/1523093781  https://tonicollis.com/episode127  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 you’re constantly defending yourself at work? This can turn into a downward spiral of defensiveness that can be very draining (for you and your team) and unhelpful for your career progress.  But did you know there are some tested tools and techniques to help you with this? (It’s true, my love - I’ve helped clients with this very thing!)  Let’s talk about what to do if you’re feeling defensive at work.  In today’s episode, I’m sharing my biggest takeaways on defensiveness in the workplace - how it manifests in our leadership & teams, the psychology of what’s going on, and my favorite tips for tackling it.  Ready to break the cycle and feel calmer and happier in your career?  Let’s go to the show! I dive into: The defensiveness spiral, what it is & how to shift out of it My favorite tools and techniques for MORE collaboration and LESS defensiveness in your career How unconscious bias & imposter syndrome are related and what to shift here to become less defensive One of the BEST ways to diagnose defensiveness My TOP TIPS to help you deal with difficult colleagues and react better to feedback & bad news Why I want you to prioritize THIS for 1 month to tackle defensive behavior And more   **Useful links** If you are ready to uplevel your career, and get a boost (and a salary bump) by shortcutting your way to success, find out more about Toni’s Coaching at: https://tonicollis.com/workwithtoni  Alternatively, go straight ahead and book a free Discovery Call, to find out more and discuss the type of support you would most benefit from: https://bit.ly/DiscoverToni  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode126 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.

The ability to reframe is a powerful tool. Did you know you can actually use it to become a better leader? Let’s talk about the power of reframing and how you can shift your perspective to have a bigger, more positive impact on your team & career!  In today’s episode, I invite leadership coach, author, and keynote speaker, Lia Garmin (aka The Queen of Reframing), to share the practical ways you can use the art of reframing in your career to shift your thoughts, insights, and ideas to feel more optimistic about your work - and become a better leader.  Ready for the tool you need to help you and your team break through to that next level? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Lia’s career journey - leaving Google & the weeds of the corporate world to launch her consulting business (and why she loves working with teams in tech) What reframing is, and some examples of how to use this tool in your career How to use the lens of empathy to actually solve your problems faster! Lia’s TOP TIPS to help improve your team’s overall performance How to shape the narrative of your work - and why this will help you gain more traction Why Lia thinks THIS could be the worst advice for your future career trajectory And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest, Lia Garmin, at: W: https://www.liagarvin.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode125  Want to learn more about positive psychology? Check out Episode 124 - How positive psychology can make you a better leader 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.

Part of your role as a leader is to care about your team’s performance, right? What if I told you there’s a proven way to build a happier and more optimistic team, and by extension, better performance? Let’s talk about how positive psychology can make your team sparkle, and make YOU a better leader! In today’s episode, I’m diving into positive psychology - what it is, its role in the workplace, and my TOP 7 TIPS for using it to build flourishing, enjoyable & productive teams and to uplevel your own leadership.  Ready for the positive psychology techniques you need to become a better leader? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: Positive psychology - what it really is & how you can use it to uplevel your career 7 TIPS to help you roll out positive psychology in your daily leadership Institutional positive psychology and its role in leadership & workplace culture Helping your team build happiness and optimism (learned optimism is a thing, my love!) And more   **Useful links** Shortcut your route to Executive Presence success at https://tonicollis.com/ep  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode124   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.