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THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:      Self-promotion!   Many of us were raised to put our head down, work hard, and grind it out without much thought to how we might articulate and share what we were doing, and why doing so would actually add value to the organization or project. We might assume others will […] The post Build Influence by Bragging Better & More Strategically with Meredith FINEMAN, author “Brag Better” (Episode 163) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: We are digging into the importance of role models and mentors — seeking them, being them, and WHY taking a BROADER VIEW of the concept “ROLE MODEL” can help us BUILD GREATER INFLUENCE!  Wherever we sit, we have an opportunity to impact others — positively or negatively. Social media — for better […] The post Building INFLUENCE through role models: seeking them & being them. Miriam Gonzalez Durantez, founder Inspiring Girls International #ThisLittleGirlIsMe (Episode 162) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Learning how to advocate for ourselves and the people and issues we care about is not only key to achieving our goals, but is also important for developing INFLUENCE. While we most often think of ADVOCACY in terms of what we can do for others, it takes on a whole new meaning […] The post Build influence through self-advocacy and elegance! “Elegant Warrior” Heather Hansen (Episode 161) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

She Said/She Said Podcast is back! I took a few weeks off over the summer to reflect on your feedback — what’s resonating most, and topics that you’ve said you hope we’ll add to the line up or continue to tackle. I’m enormously gratified that even during our break, so many of you took She […] The post Why influence? (Episode 160) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Taking risks— both large and small — is part of life. From the day-to-day choices we make, to the biggies like changing jobs, changing careers, taking a break, getting married, having children, and moving across the country— all involve some degree of risk. Do we take the safe and steady route, stick where we are, […] The post Choose Possibility! The secret to risk taking is planning for failure – serial entrepreneur & author, Sukhinder Singh Cassidy (Episode 159) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

This week, we’re talking about one of the most important, but often overlooked components of leadership: the power of generosity, and by extension, the importance of investing in others.  The late Jack Welch, legendary former CEO of GE referred to generosity as “the most important attribute of leadership.” Being generous, shows that you are a […] The post Generosity is a leadership skill: Goldman Sachs Global Head of Sustainability Dina Habib Powell McCormick (Episode 158) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Ever struggle to stay positive? Even for the most upbeat and optimistic, the past year has put our positivity to the test! Today’s guest lives her YAY every day and has literally written a book to help us do the same. Meaghan B Murphy is the editor-in-chief at Woman’s Day — a magazine that even […] The post Put some “YAY in your day” with author and Woman’s Day Editor-in-Chief Meaghan B Murphy (Episode 157) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Potential is an amazing concept! With so many graduates launching into the world these past couple of weeks, I wanted to share five important lessons (and some tools) that work not only for new graduates, but for anyone!  These are some of my tried and true favorites— fine-tuned through life experience, and from perspective shared […] The post Five Lessons to Boost Your Potential (Episode 156) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

For this week’s guest, growing up in a military service family had a huge impact on how she learned to tackle challenges in her life and career. From the value of preparation to building your “special forces unit,” six time Emmy Award Winner, author, and anchor of not one, but two daytime news programs on […] The post “Rules of engagement” for life & career: anchor & author Harris Faulkner (Episode 155) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

This week’s guest is Jennifer Blecher. She is a lawyer and former assistant district attorney turned children’s book author. Her latest book, her second published by Harper Collins is called “Stick With Me,” a novel for middle-grade readers with themes that resonate with girls. Two powerful themes are bullying and fitting in, and we talk […] The post Assistant DA turned children author on career pivots & redefining success: Jennifer Blecher (Episode 154) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

This week’s guest set out to understand how some of the most successful and creative entrepreneurs were raised. She interviewed a diverse mix of innovative founders and executives (as well as some of their parents) including: YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki; TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie; Under Armour founder Kevin Plank; Supermodel Karolina Kurkova; movie director Jon […] The post What it takes to raise (and become) an innovator: author Margot Machol Bisnow (Episode 153) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

This week’s guest is passionate about developing leaders, and making her clients look good on the job. She is a master at helping people think through how best to position themselves for that next move — inside their current companies and organizations, getting that first job, or making a major career pivot. With so many […] The post Develop your perfect pitch and be “Great on the Job” with author & CEO Jodi Glickman (Episode 152) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Hey friend!  This week on She Said/She Said Podcast we’re talking about change. It can be so challenging! In many ways we’re not wired for it. That’s odd, especially since change is inevitable. It’s also critical for building risk tolerance, and for building the confidence you need in order to take those risks in the […] The post Embracing change with one of the most powerful women on Wall Street: Barbara Novick co-founder of Blackrock (Episode 151) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Megan Bushell is the CEO of Defy, a sports and performance drink and product brand she co-founded with former NFL hall of famer Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos.  Defiance and perseverance are something Megan knows a bit about because her story and her path to the c-suite isn’t necessarily typical. It’s one of many […] The post Overcoming fear, defying odds, and helping others do the same: Megan Bushell, CEO, DEFY & Miss Kansas 2004 (Episode 150) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Julia Sweig is a scholar and author whose latest book reveals important and often surprising details about one of the most powerful (but often overlooked) people in the Johnson Administration — the President’s wife Lady Bird Johnson. Julia’s book is entitled: “Lady Bird Johnson: Hiding in Plain Sight.” Plowing through more than 123 hours of […] The post “Hiding in Plain Sight:” scholar and author Julia Sweig on the power and influence of Lady Bird Johnson (Episode 149) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Growth in podcasting has exploded over the past few years. According to Edison Research, 51% of Americans over age 12 have listened to a podcast. While those numbers continue to climb worldwide, only about 22 percent of podcasts are hosted by women– a number strikingly similar to what we find with c-suite-level jobs, corporate boards, […] The post Helping women grow power and influence through podcasting: Marla Isackson, CEO, OSSA Collective (Episode 148) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

This week, we’re tackling Spring Cleaning! But I’m not talking about your closet. I’m talking about your goals and your network. Check out Episode 147 for some thoughts and advice on why it’s important to reevaluate your yearly goals at each quarter, and why Spring is the perfect time to refresh your personal network. I’d […] The post Spring Cleaning Your Goals (Episode 147) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Ever wish for a hugely successful big sister or mentor — someone a few years ahead of you who had actually “been there/done that” — who could boil down practical, relevant life lessons and advice into smart, actionable chunks? The type of advice you could actually put to use!  My friend Dana Perino is just […] The post Life lessons and smart, actionable advice from Dana Perino (Episode 146) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon is a best-selling author (three times over) whose work and talent as a storyteller and journalist has given us a first-hand understanding of women facing incredible odds in both male dominated societies in the Middle East, and on the battlefield.  What’s more Gayle has told the stories that might not otherwise have […] The post Leading through the transformative power of story: best-selling author & journalist Gayle Tzemach Lemmon (Episode 145) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

One of the most compelling and inspiring American entrepreneurship stories is that of Madam C. J. Walker. The first Black woman millionaire in America, she was the first person in her family to be born free in 1867 just after Emancipation Proclamation. She rose from washerwoman to international entrepreneur before any woman even had the […] The post More than 150 years of leading by example: A’Lelia Bundles on her great, great Grandmother Madam C. J. Walker (Episode 144) appeared first on She Said / She Said.