Welcome to Tech Careers in the NEW, presented by Accenture. In conversation with Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya, Accenture leaders get talking about the latest and greatest in the world of technology and give exclusive tips on technology careers – how to grab opportunities and stay relevant. Watch out for fortnightly episodes on Wednesdays, starting July 3rd. Listen to the episode to know more.
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Have you ever looked around at your tech company and realized you’re one of the oldest people in the room…and you may not even be 40 yet? It gets late early is a podcast and community focused on the experience of aging as a tech employee. We’ll uncover the root of Silicon Valley’s obsession with youth, and parse fact from fiction. We’ll explore individual experiences across tech companies of various sizes, learn from experts, and share practical advice on how tech workers can build long and ...
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Build Your Brave Career for Women in Tech
Nicole Trick Steinbach, Certified Coach for Women in Tech, Former Global Director, & Organizational Change Management Consultant
Women in tech are just stressed out, overworked, overlooked, and underpaid, right? NOPE! Not around here. Around here we build the skill of bravery to stress less, work less, and then earn more as women in tech. At this point in your career, you're more educated, skilled, and experienced than most of your colleagues, but you are also more stressed, working more, and are pretty sure you’re underpaid. And you are done accepting the status quo. You are ready to get what you’ve already earned an ...
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2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights for the Next Generation of Women in Business & Tech
Mary Killelea, Host
Host Mary Killelea interviews guests who share their career insights for the next generation of women in business and tech. On the 2BBolder Podcast, you will hear inspiring stories of how successful women in business and tech have worked hard to build great careers. Learn about their passions, their journey, their challenges, and their advice to the next generation of women. The 2B Bolder Podcast is designed to provide you first-hand access to some amazing women. Guests will include women fr ...
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Empjoyment: Real-life stories from diverse career changers into non-technical jobs in digital tech companies. Join Nemo Ashong in empowering diversity in tech by helping career changers transition into ...
Join Nemo Ashong in empowering diversity in tech by helping career changers transition into non-technical roles in tech companies, so you can experience enjoyment through employment
Empjoyment podcast connects and empowers YOU and career changers from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds interested in getting a job at a technology company by sharing insights, lessons learned, and step-by-step tutorials from others who have been in your shoes. Come join us Empjoyees as we go beyond the technical aspects of the profession and explore different career paths in tech, the best ways to build your skills, and ultimately how you can demonstrate the experience needed, so tha ...
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Karla Blanco: A Global Leader of Transformation Dedicated to DEI, a TEDx Speaker & Bestselling Author
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What happens when you blend years of corporate experience with an unyielding commitment to personal growth? Karla Blanco joins us on episode #117 of the 2B Bolder podcast to share her journey from an aspiring attorney to a leader in diversity and inclusion at Intel. Her story is filled with unexpected turns and valuable lessons, and Karla’s insight…
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Thriving as an Individual Contributor, Embracing Power Skills, and the Myth of Workplace Vulnerability with Everybody Be Cool’s Author, Hanan Harb Sahourieh
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Ever feel like you're trying to navigate a corporate obstacle course while juggling flaming torches and keeping your cool? Like you're supposed to be "authentic" but also "professional," vulnerable but not too vulnerable? Well, today we're diving into the workplace circus with Hanan Harb Sahourieh, the brilliant mind behind Everybody Be Cool - a bo…
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You matter. Especially during difficult events: Choosing to bravely recognize and believe in your inherent worth is brave. Deciding that your voice deserves to be heard, that your dreams, goals, career, relationships, and money matter is brave. Getting and staying involved in building the community, career, life, and world you desire is brave. This…
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Bravery doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, bravery in your career as a woman in tech can be simple, nurturing, collaborative, and even easy. For women in tech who often feel that being brave at work means facing monumental stress, this episode will give you a fresh and empowering perspective. Through two unique client stories, I illustrate how brave…
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Fired for Being 42, the Insane Age Discrimination Case No Lawyer Would Take, and Picking Up the Pieces with Over 40 Founder Emilia D'Anzica
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Imagine hitting all your KPIs at work, only to be told you're out—because they want someone younger. Well, that’s exactly what happened to today’s guest, the incredible Emilia D’Anzica. And trust me, her comeback story is one for the books! Emilia is the founder of Growth Molecules, an author, and an all-around powerhouse. She takes us through her …
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Let’s explore the profound impact fairy tales have had on our professional lives, especially as women in tech. Most of us have grown up with stories of women waiting for their Prince Charming or Knight in Shining Armor. While most of us have shed this mentality in our personal lives, its residual effects can still hold us back in our careers as we …
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In this groundbreaking episode I dive deep into the dynamics of the glass ceiling and the glass floor, specifically focusing on how men in tech can play a pivotal role in fostering inclusive workplaces. With detailed statistics and compelling arguments, I highlight why inclusive cultures are essential for financial growth, innovation, and overall b…
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In this episode of the 2B Bolder Podcast, I sit down with Kathryn Kaminsky, a 31-year veteran of PwC and the current Chief Commercial Officer. Kathryn’s passion for serving clients has driven her impressive career, which spans business transformation, complex accounting, regulatory matters, and tech-led innovation. As a trusted advisor, she has led…
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How Menopause Affects Productivity at Work, Corporate America’s Neglect of Women's Health, and the Billion-Dollar Cost to Businesses with Tamsen Fadal
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Did you know that menopause affects over half the population and costs companies billions in lost productivity each year? And yet, it's still one of the most overlooked issues in the workplace. Well, today’s episode focuses on the impact of menopause on the workforce. I share my experience with a tech company's absurd mishandling of women’s health,…
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Listen in for strategies to deal with inappropriate, confidence-undermining questions in the workplace. These strategies, phrases, and mindset can be used for any behavior that crosses professional norms, strengthens the patriarchy, and permits misogyny to grow. Listener question: “When I call off sick, one of the men consistently asks me if I am p…
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Listener question: My colleague doesn’t trust my skill. What do I do? Many women in tech face the drama: dealing with colleagues who don’t trust your skills. If you’ve ever felt sidelined in meetings, excluded from important emails, or observed others taking over your responsibilities, this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover the importan…
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Navigating Tech Leadership: Krista Palmer’s Journey as a Technical Program Manager at Google Play
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In episode #115 of the 2B Bolder podcast, we featured Krista Palmer, a well-respected Technical Program Manager at Google Play. Krista has an impressive career journey, from front-end development to product management to now leading impactful initiatives at one of the largest tech companies in the world. With a degree in Computer Science and a pass…
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Why Some Women Try To Look Older At Work, Gender Bias in Big Tech, and Building an AgeTech Company in a Youth-Obsessed World with Wisdom.io CEO Cathy Minter
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The world population is aging, and with 10,000 people turning 65 daily, new opportunities are emerging in the tech industry. So, today, we're exploring the AgeTech revolution with Cathy Minter, the CEO and co-founder of Wisdom.io. AgeTech? Yeah, it's a thing, and it's been quietly changing the game since 2016. But we're not talking about teaching y…
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Listener question: I know I'm a direct person, but I'm being told I'm aggressive. How do I know the difference? I have personal experience with this topic in two different different ways and suggestions of how to navigate them: First, you need to ask for specific examples of situations in which you were labeled “aggressive.” Then, you need to explo…
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In episode #114 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, we've got a great guest!! We're diving deep into a career in tech and self-advocacy with Shailvi Wakhlu, a fantastic woman thriving in this space. Shailvi is a seasoned Data Leader with over 17 years of experience building impactful teams and shaping technology products at companies like Salesforce and Fitb…
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Listener question: I have been waiting for a promotion. I am ready. What do I do now? Let’s discuss how to not just wait for a promotion but to actively communicate and advocate for yourself. First, you need to tell our boss directly that you want a promotion, ask them if they support you, and then listen carefully to their response. Then, you must…
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In this solo episode, I break down the recent controversy surrounding a career guide published by Indeed, the world’s largest job site, with 365 million daily users and over 3.5 million employers. Here’s a teaser: The guide labeled ages 45-55 as “late career” and 55-65 as “decline,” sparking an outcry over its ageist language. I stumbled across the…
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Listener Question: Is it ethical for me to accept a job that's one or two layers below the job I had before all of the layoffs when so many other people are also struggling to land a job? Let’s tackle a listener's question about the ethics of accepting a job below their previous level during these mass layoffs. First, I share why my answer is a str…
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Episode #113 of the 2B Bolder podcast featured Diana Khan, an attorney, real estate broker, and entrepreneur who has built a successful career through determination and hard work. Diana is the founder and CEO of DK Law Group, where she focuses on estate planning and real estate law. With over 15 years of experience, she also manages seven companies…
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Job Boredom: Strategies for Staying Engaged and Motivated When Your Job Feels Stagnant and Safe
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Listener Question: I'm in a "safe job" but this "safe job" is so boring. What do I do? Let’s work through a career dilemma: feeling bored at a "safe" job right in a time of mass lay-offs. In this episode I share actionable strategies to navigate boredom and rediscover engagement in your career. First, I urge a reevaluation to ensure your current si…
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Surviving Corporate via Humor, Navigating Layoffs, and Age-Shaming at Work With HR Besties’ Jamie Jackson
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Today I've got Jamie Jackson, the brilliant mind behind 'Humorous Resources', 'Millennial Misery,' and 'Horrendous HR,' and the co-host of the HR Besties podcast. She's not just your average HR pro - she's like the standup comedian of the corporate world, using humor to keep us all from losing our minds in the 9-to-5 grind. Jamie's hilarious social…
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We dive into an often-overlooked aspect of building a successful career: embracing positive emotions. Many women in tech find it challenging to celebrate achievements or feel joy without spiraling into anxiety or fear. I unravel this misunderstanding of bravery and highlight the importance of experiencing the full range of emotions in your career j…
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This is an important, timely, and short message just for my US audience, particularly if you have the right to vote in the United States Call to action: join us at Women in Tech for Harris. US Election Day is November 5, 2024. This election is about so much more than politics. It's about our industry’s future as well as our careers and lives as wom…
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Encore Career Options: Dr. Michelle Prince on Finding Purpose and Prosperity in Your Third Act
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On episode #112, the 2B Bolder Podcast featured Dr. Michille Prince. Prince is the founder of MPrince Consulting LLC, a global leadership coach, HR tech advisor, and human capital consultant. With over 30 years of corporate HR experience and a doctorate in management and organizational leadership, she has dedicated her career to helping professiona…
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Listener Question: How do I make networking suck less? Sometimes networking really does suck and it always sucks where you aren’t networking in a way that suits your goals and personality. In this episode, I share how you can tailor your approach and make networking more enjoyable. Listen in for my opinion on why your mindset is crucial, how modern…
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How You're Getting Discriminated Against at Work, Part 2, with EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling
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In the last year alone, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received nearly 81,000 charges of workplace discrimination. And here's a kicker – age discrimination made up a whopping 17.5% of those cases! This is not merely a fringe issue in our society. In today’s episode, I sit down with Keith Sonderling, the EEOC commissioner, to exp…
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Listener Question: How do I stay motivated when it's been months since I was laid off and I've not gotten a single offer? How do I remember that I'm really good at my job when it's been months and I haven't even gotten a single offer? I know it's tough to stay motivated and confident in your skills when facing rejection or a lack of offers. To help…
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In episode #111 of the 2B Bolder podcast, host Mary Killelea interviews Wendy Wallbridge, a pioneering force in the coaching field and a fierce advocate for women and gender equity. Wendy is the founder and CEO of SpiralUp and the previous Silicon Valley's Women's Evolutionary Leadership Forum. She is also the author of "Spiraling Upward: The 5 Co-…
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Rethinking Grit: Embracing the Quit for Career Success from 'Girl, Take the Lead' (Part 2 of 2)
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I returned to Yo Canny’s podcast Girl, Take the Lead to discuss the book Quit, The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away, by Annie Duke. Yo and I covered a lot of powerful topics about quitting, so our conversation is available in two parts. Feedback was so positive and powerful that we released these two episodes on the Build Your Brave Career podcas…
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Today I am celebrating 5 years of being in business! Listen in for my celebrations, failures, and personal growth since 2019. At the end, I share a very special offer for you! If you complete the exercise below and share it with me over email by August 23, 2024, I'll reward you with a 10% coupon on the coaching package of your choice to be used by …
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How You’re Getting Discriminated Against at Work, Part 1, with Attorneys Peter Romer Friedman and Elizabeth Aniskevich
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My guests today are Elizabeth Aniskevich from the AARP Foundation and lawyer Peter Romer-Friedman, two powerhouses in the fight against age discrimination. They're here to shed light on this pervasive issue that's been hiding in plain sight (or, should we say, in plain algorithms?). Remember when job listings could brazenly ask for "recent college …
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Rethinking Grit: Embracing the Quit for Career Success from 'Girl, Take the Lead' (Part 1 of 2)
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I returned to Yo Canny’s podcast Girl, Take the Lead to discuss the book Quit, The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away, by Annie Duke. Yo and I covered a lot of powerful topics about quitting, so our conversation is available in two parts. Feedback was so positive and powerful that we released these two episodes on the Build Your Brave Career podcas…
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On the 2B Bolder podcast, episode 110, I had the privilege to sit down with Jana Gerber, President of Microgrids for Schneider Electric’s North American Division. Jana is a trailblazer in the energy sector, responsible for driving the commercial microgrid business in North America and supporting customers on their sustainability and resilience jour…
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