How do women build conscious visibility in their careers without falling into the authenticity trap? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sally Helgesen, a leading expert on women's leadership and the author of "Rising Together" and "How Women Rise." Sally reveals why expertise, connections, and visibility are the trifecta for career success and offers practical advice on how women can strategically enhance their visibility. Despite common discomforts with self-promotion, Sally emphasizes that prioritizing recognition for your work is crucial for career advancement.

Throughout this episode, Bhavna and Sally deep dive into the challenges women face in gaining recognition and explore the "language of contribution" as a powerful tool to highlight achievements. You get actionable strategies to balance individual accomplishments with team efforts, positioning yourself as a strategic leader without compromising a collective mindset.

We delve into the importance of mission and purpose in building a visible brand, and discuss how both women and organizations can foster a more inclusive culture. Tune in to gain valuable insights on overcoming the confidence-competence conundrum and leading with both mindfulness and compassion.

About the Guest:

Sally Helgesen, cited in Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership, is an internationally best-selling author, speaker and leadership coach. She has been inducted into the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame, which honors those whose ideas have shaped the field of leadership worldwide. She is ranked Number One in leadership by Global Gurus, and has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Institute for Management Studies.

Sally’s latest book, Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace, offers practical ways to build more effective relationships with people we may perceive as different from ourselves.

Rising Together builds on Sally’s remarkable success with How Women Rise, co-authored with legendary executive coach Marshall Goldsmith, which examines the behaviors most likely to get in the way of successful women as they move forward in their careers. Rights have been sold in 24 languages.

Other books include The Female Advantage: Women’s Ways of Leadership, hailed as the classic in its field and continuously in print since 1990, and The Female Vision, Women’s Real Power at Work, which explores how women’s strategic insights can strengthen their careers. The Web of Inclusion: A New Architecture for Building Great Organizations, cited in The Wall Street Journal as one of the best books on leadership of all time, is credited with bringing the language of inclusion into business.

For 35 years, Sally has delivered seminars, keynotes and master classes for companies, partnership firms and associations around the world, working in 37 countries. She is a contributing editor for Strategy + Business magazine and a member of the 100 Coaches Network and the New York and International Women’s Forums. She lives in Chatham, NY.

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Website: https://sallyhelgesen.com/

Connect with the host, Bhavna Toor, Founder & CEO Shenomics at www.linkedin.com/in/bhavnatoor/

Know about her leadership trainings and coaching programs at www.shenomics.com

What if you could future-proof your career with just a few small, consistent actions? Join your host, Bhavna Toor, as she chats with Dorie Clark, a leading expert in personal branding and long-term thinking. In this episode of the Conscious Woman podcast, Dorie reveals why intentional personal branding is not just a luxury but a necessity for every entrepreneur and corporate professional.

We explore how taking proactive steps today can create a buffer against uncertainties like job loss and pave the way for sustained business success. Dorie talks about the significance of networking, how introverts can ace it, and the long-game of content creation for personal branding.

We take a deep dive into strategic brand-building within organizations and the unique challenges women face. We also discuss the heightened scrutiny women often encounter and how to turn this awareness into an advantage. With core values like friendliness and the authority to define oneself, we emphasize the power of owning your narrative and presenting your identity on your terms.

Tune in for actionable tips and inspiration to build your brand and visibility effectively and consciously.

About the guest:

Dorie Clark has been named three times as one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and was recognized as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. Clark, a consultant and keynote speaker, teaches executive education at Columbia Business School, and she is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of the Year by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, Clark has been described by the New York Times as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.” A frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, she consults and speaks for clients including Google, Microsoft, and the World Bank. You can download her free Long Game strategic thinking self-assessment at dorieclark.com/thelonggame.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doriec/

Website: https://dorieclark.com/

Connect with the host, Bhavna Toor, Founder & CEO Shenomics at www.linkedin.com/in/bhavnatoor/

Know about her leadership trainings and coaching programs at www.shenomics.com

What if the key to closing the gender pay gap lies in mastering negotiation skills? Join us as we welcome Dr. Ruchi Sinha, an esteemed organizational psychologist, to demystify negotiation for women. Dr. Sinha redefines negotiation as any discussion aimed at mutual goals, making the concept accessible and essential for everyone. We explore the significant role these skills play in avoiding buyer's remorse, securing better career opportunities, and building confidence in both personal and professional realms.

Facing gender bias in negotiation is a reality for many women, but it doesn't have to be a barrier to success. Dr. Sinha sheds light on the social penalties women encounter for displaying assertiveness and ambition, such as likability deficits that can stall career progression. This conversation goes beyond the outdated advice of simply "leaning in" and highlights the systemic barriers that still exist, offering a more nuanced understanding of the challenges contributing to the gender pay gap. So listen in…

About the Guest:

Dr. Ruchi Sinha is an organizational psychologist and Associate Professor (Practice) in the Leadership, Management, and Organization (LMO) Department at Nanyang Business School. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from Michigan State University (USA), Dr. Sinha brings a unique blend of rigorous scientific methodologies and practical insights to both academic and professional arenas.

Dr. Sinha's expertise spans a wide range of critical areas in organizational behavior and leadership. Her core research focus includes team dynamics, wellbeing, climate/culture, workplace conflict resolution, leadership effectiveness, and negotiation skills. She has developed particular proficiency in teaching negotiation skills and trust-building strategies, especially in remote and cross-cultural contexts, and leadership development programs tailored for emerging leaders and women in leadership roles.

As a thought leader, Dr. Sinha has gained international recognition through her TED talk on negotiation skills, which has garnered over 3.8 million views. She regularly contributes to public discourse through media appearances, conference presentations, and publications in outlets such as Harvard Business Review. Dr. Sinha is also recognized for her expertise in diversity and inclusion, career development strategies, and workplace well-being. Her work in conflict management and decision-making processes has been applied across various organizational settings, from startups to large corporations.

With her multifaceted expertise and ability to bridge theory and practice, Dr. Sinha continues to make significant contributions to both scholarly advancement and executive decision-making in the rapidly evolving field of organizational management.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchi-sinha-6496489/

Connect with the host, Bhavna Toor, Founder & CEO Shenomics at www.linkedin.com/in/bhavnatoor/

Know about her leadership trainings and coaching programs at www.shenomics.com