Influence & Impact for female leaders (Carla Miller)

In this week’s episode of the Influence & Impact podcast for female leaders I am talking to Damian Corbet, author of The Social CEO about how social media can make you a stronger leader.

We cover what it means to be a Social Leader, why as leaders we should be engaging in social media and how we can avoid some of the pitfalls.  We talk about having an authentic and credible voice online and reflect on this new era of transparent and open leadership.  We also explore how you can build your personal brand and grow your network of connections using social media.

This conversation really opened my eyes to the potential of social media for leadership and career development and I think you’ll find it relevant whatever level of leadership you’re at now.

About my guest: Damian Corbet is a social media strategist, consultant, and writer with over 20 years’ experience in public relations and communications. He founded The Social C-Suite to help senior leaders get the most from social media and thrive in the social age. Damian regularly speaks at conferences and leadership events about social leadership and has also co-organized and presented at workshops for C-level leaders. He also regularly interviews CEOs for his blog, and his new book, The Social CEO, was published by Bloomsbury in 2019.

To find out more about Damian you can connect with him on Linkedin, read his blog or follow him at @damiancorbet on twitter.

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Do you want to fulfil your potential as a leader? It starts with understanding your strengths – and what is holding you back! Take my 2 minute leadership quiz at: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/quiz and you’ll get instant access to a customised path to becoming a more inspiring and impactful female leader.

For more leadership advice, join the Influence & Impact community by following my Influence & Impact page on Facebook or follow @thisiscarlamiller on Instagram.

Find out more about working with Carla at https://www.carlamillertraining.com

In this episode Carla takes you through her 5 step process to take control of your personal leadership brand and become the kind of leader you want to be.

One of the most powerful ways to live a happier life is learning how to be kinder to yourself and love yourself more.

As women, we often struggle with accepting ourselves and being confident and secure in who we are. Being kinder to yourself not only makes your relationship with yourself a better one, it also improves how you show up as a leader.

In this episode I discuss:

• Why accepting and loving yourself is essential for your happiness
• How I’ve learnt to be kinder to myself and how I practice it
• Eight ways you can be kinder to yourself today

After listening to this episode, I’d love for you to ask yourself this – What's one way I can love myself more today?

Head over to my socials and share with your answer with me!

I mentioned episode 32: Why we look to others for validation. You can listen here https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-32-why-we-look-to-others-for-validation

FREE TASTER WORKSHOP

Join my free taster workshop – Develop Your Personal Leadership Brand – on Monday 16 August.

In 45 minutes, you’ll get clear on the type of leader you want to be, uncover your zone of genius and take control of how others perceive you at work.

Expect to come away feeling energised and equipped with a technique that is going to help you in meetings, interviews and your career.

Reserve your place here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/leadership-brand-workshop

INFLUENCE & IMPACT

Find out more Influence & Impact, my 12 month group training and coaching programme for female leaders who want to become brilliant at influencing, tackle self-doubt and make more impact at work.

Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Carlamillertraining.com: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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Many of us will take extended leave during our careers. It could be maternity or shared parental leave, sickness or sabbatical, family caregiving or just a much-needed career break.

Unfortunately, the reality is that extended leave can result in feelings of isolation, being left behind, starting again on the back foot or having to downgrade our careers.

Jessica Chivers, coaching psychologist and founder of The Talent Keeper Specialists, wants to make sure everyone feels connected, cared for and confident during extended leave and the transition back to work.

In this episode we discussed:

• The positives and benefits of taking extended leave and feeling confident about it
• Why we don’t like the terms work-life balance and imposter syndrome
• Creating your ideal work life blend when you transition back to work
• How to negotiate sharing the load within your household so you can be your best at work
• Focusing on output, flexibility and managing energy rather than contracted hours

Make sure you download the Comeback Community free Career Fuel Guide that Jessica shares in this episode: https://comebackcommunity.co.uk/careerfuel/

MORE ABOUT JESSICA

Jessica is a coaching psychologist, author of “Mothers Work! How to Get a Grip on guilt and make a smooth return to work” and host of the Comeback Coach podcast.

She’s also the founder of The Talent Keeper Specialists, a business whose mission is to keep everyone everywhere feeling confident, connected and cared for when they take extended leave from work. Their clients are forward-thinking employers such as ITV, CIPD, BlackRock and Lily’s Kitchen.

CONNECT WITH JESSICA

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicachivers/

The Talent Keeper Specialists: https://www.talentkeepers.co.uk/

Comeback Community: https://comebackcommunity.co.uk

Comeback Coach Podcast: https://comebackcommunity.co.uk/comeback-coach/

Mothers Work! How to Get a Grip on Guilt and Make a Smooth Return to Work: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1848503199?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwbeyoubutbe-21&link_code=as3&camp=2506&creative=9298&creativeASIN=1848503199

HELPFUL LINKS

She's Back: Your guide to returning to work: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shes-Back-Your-guide-returning/dp/1911583565

How To Have A Good Day: The essential toolkit for a productive day at work and beyond: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Have-Good-Day-productive/dp/1447276515

Ep 36 - Returning from parental leave with confidence with Lizzie Martin: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-36-returning-from-parental-leave-with-confidence-with-lizzie-martin

Ep 55 - Menopause in the workplace with Deborah Garlick: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-55-menopause-in-the-workplace

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Inside are some of my favourite coaching exercises to help you determine what type of leader you want to be, a checklist of how you could be giving your power away at work and three ways to boost your presence in meetings. 

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Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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If you are more comfortable talking about your team's achievements than your own, then this re-release of episode 28 is a must listen!

I am joined by Stef Sword-Williams, Forbes 30 under 30, TEDx speaker and author of F*ck Being Humble. Stef is on a mission to change the way the world views self-promotion and encourage people to be unapologetically proud of their achievements. 

In this episode, we talk about the fear of sounding stupid, how to get paid what you are worth and how to network in a digital world.

MORE ABOUT STEF

Stef Sword-Williams is an entrepreneur, author, public speaker, community builder and the founder of F*ck Being Humble

Stef is on a mission to change the way the world views self-promotion. Originally started as a side hustle, F*ck Being Humble is now a global consultancy, online community, book and event series that teaches people how to be unapologetically proud of their achievements.

Read F*ck Being Humble:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Being-Humble-self-promotion-isnt-dirty/dp/1787135136/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=9781787135130&qid=1575296840&sr=8-1&tag=smarturl-gb

Visit Stef’s Website: https://www.stefanieswordwilliams.com/
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeinghumble/
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanieswordwilliams/

JOIN THE BOOK LAUNCH SQUAD

My book - “Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” – is launching on Monday 19 September. I would love you to be part of my Book Launch Squad, get the book on the Amazon best-sellers list and get free access to my new career development community!

To join the Book Launch Squad, all you need to do is sign up at the link below and then on Monday 19 September, buy the book on Kindle for the special price of 99p and share it with as many people as possible.

Join the Book Launch Squad here: www.carlamillertraining.com/launchsquad

MORE ABOUT THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY

The career development community I'm creating for women is almost ready to pilot. My aim is for it to be an all-in-one solution for female talent development from early careers to senior leaders. To start with it will be a brilliant library of career development resources combined with an online community and spaces for women to come together and support each other.

I will be running a free beta version from 1 October – 31 December 2022 to build the community and refine the idea. To be part of it, you just need to pre-order my book and send a copy of your receipt to hello@carlamiller.co.uk with the subject line “Pre-Order”, or join my launch book squad!

Pre-Order Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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As a coach for women leaders, I focus on how as women we can take control of our careers.

But I’ve never addressed on the podcast why we even need women’s leadership coaches and women’s leadership programmes.

The playing field that women operate on in the workplace is shockingly unlevel. It’s time to acknowledge that and collectively take steps to change it.

I discuss:

• The dynamics of the current working environment and how it wasn’t designed with women in mind
• The true extent of the disadvantages we face from pay to promotions to behaviour
• What sponsorship is and how women can proactively support each other
• Ways we can improve the working environment, embrace our personal strengths and step into the space we deserve

HELPFUL LINKS:

Why Men Win at Work - Gill Whitty-Collins: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Men-Win-at-Work/dp/1913025624

Ep 45 - Successful Job Sharing with The Job Share Pair: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-45-successful-job-sharing-with-the-job-share-pair

FREE TASTER WORKSHOP

Join my free taster workshop – Develop Your Personal Leadership Brand – on Monday 16 August.

In 45 minutes, you’ll et clear on the type of leader you want to be, uncover your zone of genius and take control of how others perceive you at work.

Expect to come away feeling energised and equipped with a technique that is going to help you in meetings, interviews and your career.

Reserve your place here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/leadership-brand-workshop

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller// 

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We all want to be inclusive but we don’t always know exactly how to embed that into our teams and our everyday activities.  My guest Catherine Garrod tackles exactly that in her book ‘Conscious Inclusion: How to ‘do’ EDI one decision at time’ and in this episode we discuss some really practical ways to be more inclusive.

You’ll learn:

• -        How you can encourage respectful disagreement (and why you’ll want to)
• -        A great model for gathering feedback in a meeting
• -        How building in inclusion reminders will help you get better at your job
• -        How important it is to ‘resize’ a role for part time work and the best way to approach that

About Catherine:

Catherine Garrod is the founder of Compelling Culture and works with organisations to determine whether people from underrepresented groups are having the same good experience as people from overrepresented groups. Then she defines specific actions to boost the experience for colleagues, customers and communities.  And she lives by this quote “Unless you’re consciously including people, you’re almost certainly unconsciously excluding people.”

Previously, Catherine led Sky to become the Most Inclusive Employer in the UK, with 80% of teams increasing their diversity. Now as a consultant she combines the power of listening, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, to make the complex simple - by absorbing an organisation's purpose and providing practical actions that can be implemented today, tomorrow and the day after.

Catherine is straight talking, full of energy and she empowers people to create sustainable change. When every voice is heard, every person is empowered and everybody takes action, the outcomes are extraordinary.

Catherine’s book - https://www.compellingculture.co.uk/conscious-inclusion

Compelling Culture website - https://www.compellingculture.co.uk/

Follow Catherine on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinegarrod/

LOOKING TO BECOME AN INFLUENTIAL LEADER? Our next cohort of Influence & Impact, a 3 month women’s leadership development programme starts in September - https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

WANT THE CONFIDFENCE TO HAVE CHALLENGING CONVERSATIONS? Our next cohort of Be Bolder, an open 4 week confidence and assertiveness course starts in October - https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder

WORK WITH ME AND MY TEAM

We partner with you to:

·       Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation

·       Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid career level women

·       Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me at https://calendly.com/carla-miller/call-with-carla

CONNECT WITH ME

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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This is part two of my series on perfectionism and overworking and in this episode, I share with you 6 practical strategies you can start using today to help you become successful without breaking yourself in the process.

If you want to adopt a more sustainable and enjoyable way of working yet still get great results this episode is for you.

I share:

-        How you can be a high achiever without being a perfectionist

-        Why perfectionism is not actually the reason you are successful

-        Something surprising about your imperfections that could change how you feel about yourself

Get in touch about 1:1 coaching at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/contact

Find out about Be Bolder at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder

Find out about Influence & Impact at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

WORK WITH ME AND MY TEAM

We partner with you to:

·       Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation

·       Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid-career level women

·       Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity

We also offer individuals:

-        Be Bolder, an open 4-week confidence and assertiveness course -

-        Influence & Impact, an open 3-month women’s leadership development programme

-        1:1 coaching

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

CONNECT WITH ME

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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This week’s episode of the Influence & Impact podcast for female leaders is all about gravitas.  What is it?  What do we need it for?  And how do we have gravitas when we need it most?

Gravitas used to be a requirement for leadership, back in the days when leadership was about telling others what to do.  It is defined as dignity, seriousness or being solemn of manner.  Leadership has evolved since then and women no longer need to act like old men in grey suits to be taken seriously as leaders.  However there are times when we have to deliver serious news or address a room full of people who intimidate us and gravitas helps with that.  In this episode I’m sharing some tools you can use in those situations.

I’ve got a FREE masterclass for female leaders coming up later in January – How To Be An Influential Leader without letting self-doubt hold you back.  Visit my website at https://www.carlamillertraining.com

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Employee happiness is gaining traction as an essential element of the employee experience. A happy person is more engaged and productive, performs better and positively impacts clients and customers.

This week, I speak to Aoife O’Brien, the founder of Happier at Work, a business with the mission to support organisations in retaining top talent.

We discuss:

• The value of workplace happiness for both individuals and organisations
• Aoife’s three core elements of having a good “fit” with your role
• How to identify your values and strengths and work to them
• The future of work and hiring with cultural fit and diversity in mind

After listening, I encourage you to think about what your needs and values are at work and how you can align better with them.

CONNECT WITH AOIFE

Aoife O’Brien is the founder of Happier at Work, a business with the mission to support organisations in retaining top talent. She is passionate about ‘fit’ and specifically how creating the right environment can help individuals to reach their full potential and support organisations to thrive.

Her podcast, Happier at Work, features a combination of interview-based episodes as well as solo podcasting. She has lived and worked in Dublin, London, Perth, and Sydney and has a MSc in Work and Organisational Behaviour, a Diploma in Executive and Life Coaching and a Certificate in Career Coaching. 

Happier At Work: www.happieratwork.ie   

Happier At Work Podcast: https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-podcast/   

Imposter to Empowered: www.impostersyndrome.ie

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien  

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie 

Follow on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/happieratwork

FREE MASTERCLASS: HOW TO BE A RESPECTED LEADER

My popular free masterclass - How To Be A Respected Leader Without Being Any Less Likeable – is available to watch this month only!

Learn how to:

• Avoid the 3 BIG mistakes that are reducing your authority and gravitas as a leader
• Use my #1 tool for tackling difficult conversations
• Finally unlock the secret to being a respected leader without being any less likeable

Watch The Masterclass: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/respected-leader

PRE-ORDER MY BOOK

My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops!

I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1

CONNECT WITH ME

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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In this week’s episode I speak to Rupal Patel, a CEO, business consultant, coach and former CIA Intelligence Analyst.

Rupal’s high-octane career has taken her from jungles and war zones to corporate boardrooms and international stages.

We discuss her inspirational career journey so far and Rupal shares how her experiences at the CIA translate to practical leadership tools, including profiling, tactical ignorance and a personal energy map.

We also talk about being influential as woman, person of colour and young leader in a male-dominated environment.

MORE ABOUT RUPAL

After a thrilling career at the CIA, Rupal Patel earned her MBA from London Business School and started her first award-winning business over ten years ago.

Called a ‘Power Woman’ by Harper's Bazaar Magazine, Rupal is a sought-after international speaker and business consultant who has spoken in front of thousands. As a sitting CEO, author, advisor, coach and mentor, Rupal helps founders, executives, and next generation change-makers reset their mindset and make the possible impossible.

Her book From CIA to CEO provides a powerful new toolkit for leaders and entrepreneurs that reveals how the techniques of the CIA can help anyone find their voice and thrive in the world of business without conforming to stale stereotypes or dated “best practice”.

Rupal’s Website: www.rupalypatel.com

From CIA to CEO: Unconventional Life Lessons for Thinking Bigger, Leading Better, and Being Bolder: www.ciatoceo.com

Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupal-patel-2145a960/

WORK WITH CARLA

As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers

Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

PRE-ORDER MY BOOK

My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops!

I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1

CONNECT WITH ME

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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Do you find yourself feeling tongue-tied and inarticulate when under pressure?  Do you feel stress every time your email or phones flashes up with a certain person calling?  Are you able to calmly respond in those situations or are you reacting?  In this episode I’m going to share what’s going on when you’re reacting and how to respond calmly and powerfully.

In this episode I cover:

-        The importance of knowing your stress response and what triggers it

-        My favourite tools for remaining calm

-        How to respond instead of reacting

-        Recovering from a stressful situation

WORK WITH ME

As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynotes and run workshops, courses and programmes to organisations wanting to develop, support and retain women and close the gender pay gap.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers

Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

CONNECT WITH ME

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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In this short and sweet podcast episode, I’m teaching you one of my favourite coaching tools – the Career Coaching Wheel.

You can so this as a personal exercise and reflect on your current skills, plan your development and build your confidence.

You can also you can use it with your team members to help them to become more self aware, to increase their confidence, help them develop in their role and perform at the highest level.

I share:

• What the Career Coaching Wheel is and how you can create your own.
• How you can use it to coach or appraise a member of your team
• Some practical examples of it in action

Set aside time this week to complete your own Career Coaching Wheel and check in with me on social to let me know what insights you gained.

INFLUENTIAL LEADER MASTERCLASS

You're invited to my free masterclass - How To Be An Influential Leader without Letting Self-Doubt Hold You Back!

Learn how to avoid the 3 big influencing mistakes that keep many female leaders feeling stuck and frustrated, the steps you can take to become a more influential leader within your organisation and what you can do to turn down the volume on your inner critic. 

Join the masterclass here: https://carlamiller.lpages.co/influentialleader/ 

COACH IN RESIDENCE

If you’d like to chat about having me as your Coach in Residence in your team or organisation email hello@carlamiller.co.uk

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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A positive workplace improves teamwork, raises morale, increases productivity, job satisfaction and performance, and reduces stress in employees. So how can organisations start to put people first over productivity?

In this episode, I speak to Claire Warner, a former charity Fundraising Director & Senior Leader, turned workplace culture and wellbeing strategist.

We discuss:

• Claire’s story from breast cancer survivor to a workplace wellbeing advocate and consultant
• How to instigate cultural and organisational change to better support employee wellbeing
• Why leaders should focus on the cause of diminishing wellbeing, not just treat the symptoms
• The importance of self-awareness, education and creating psychological safety for leaders and their teams

CONNECT WITH CLAIRE

Claire Warner is the Founder of Claire Warner Wellbeing and the Charity Workplace Wellbeing Summit.

It was in trying to throw herself back into her beloved Fundraising Director role after 12 months' treatment for aggressive breast cancer, that Claire discovered the field of workplace wellbeing and hasn't looked back since.

In 2020, Claire won the Best Digital Leader Award at the Social CEO Awards and in 2021, curated the first Charity Wellbeing Summit and was named as one of 20 Pandemic Pioneers by Charity Times.

Today, Claire Warner Wellbeing exists to help charity & not-for-profit organisations and professionals to recognise and reap the benefits of prioritising personal & workplace wellbeing. The majority of the company’s work is in the areas of workplace culture and wellbeing consultancy; management skill and confidence training; and life balance coaching.

Website: www.claire-warner.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-warner/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaireWarner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclairewarner/

BE BOLDER

Increase your confidence and assertiveness at work in Be Bolder, my 4-week course for women.

Learn how to set healthy boundaries, say no more often, speak up more confidently in meetings, worry less about what others think of you, have the courage to have challenging conversations and be more assertive in your communication.

Each weekly session is delivered as a 90-minute online workshop with bite sized videos and coaching exercises to do between sessions. Our next cohort starts on Wednesday 5 October.

Find out more here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder

WORK WITH CARLA

As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers

Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

CONNECT WITH ME:

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We’re continuing our career month on the podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing my tips on how to speak to your line manager about your career progression within your organisation and asking for investment in your training and development.

This is an important topic for women in leadership as research tells us that women do not get promoted as often or as quickly as men do and many of us avoid having career conversations with our managers.

Listen for:

• How gender bias is probably holding you back in your career
• How to prepare for a career conversation with your manager
• Confidently talking to your manager about your aspirations
• How to ask your organisation to invest in your development

I want this to episode to encourage you to feel empowered to ask for what you want in a way that gives you the best chance of success. 

RECOMMENDED READING

Why Men Win At Work - Gill Whitty-Collins: https://gillwhittycollins.com/why-men-win-at-work

Radical Candor – Kim Scott: https://www.radicalcandor.com/the-book/

CAREER ACCELERATOR

This week is my free 5 day Career Accelerator with daily videos and actions to help boost your confidence and prepare to take the next step. 

If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s not too late. Sign-up now and you’ll be given instant access to the Career Accelerator hub, all the videos and our Facebook group. 

Join Here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/careeraccelerator

INFLUENCE & IMPACT

Join Influence & Impact before 7 April to access a free place on our Be Bolder 4 week live confidence and assertiveness course for one woman in your organisation (worth £397+VAT).

Influence & Impact is my 12 month group training and coaching programme for female leaders who want to become brilliant at influencing, tackle self-doubt and make more impact at work. 

Find out more: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

KEYNOTES AND WORKSHOPS

As well as coaching women leaders, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles and promote gender equality.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

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Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/ 

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I remember a period of time when I felt a lot of frustration at work.  Frustrated with decisions being made, with an obstructive colleague I had to work with and with my inability to influence change.  It turns out I was not alone.  A recent report from Gallup shared that 19% of Brits feel angry frequently at work and 38% report feeling stressed a lot of the time.

In this week’s episode I share one simple shift I made that makes it easier to navigate internal politics.

So if you’d like to become a better leader and get people to listen to you then have a listen to this short solo episode.

WANT TO BECOME A BETTER INFLUENCER?  Learn more about our Influence for Success workshop at www.carlamillertraining.com/influenceforsuccess

LOOKING TO BECOME AN INFLUENTIAL LEADER? Our next cohort of Influence & Impact, a 3 month women’s leadership development programme starts in September - https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

WANT THE CONFIDFENCE TO HAVE CHALLENGING CONVERSATIONS? Our next cohort of Be Bolder, an open 4 week confidence and assertiveness course starts in October - https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder

WORK WITH ME AND MY TEAM

We partner with you to:

·       Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation

·       Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid career level women

·       Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me at https://calendly.com/carla-miller/call-with-carla

CONNECT WITH ME

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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Many managers and leaders suffer from anxiety. In this episode Carla shares the powerful approach she used to end her anxiety for good and takes you through an exercise you can use when you feel anxious.

I’ve been running on autopilot lately, head down constantly focusing on the next task.  So I’ve taken a few days out at the end of my financial year to stop and do some reflection and I found it really powerful.  So in this episode of the Influence & Impact podcast I thought I’d share some of the powerful questions I use to reflect and course correct when I’ve been running on autopilot.

We’ll be exploring what success actually means to us, uncovering what’s driving our behaviour and how we can wake up to and enjoy the moment more.

The Meaning of Success

"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a little better; whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is the meaning of success."

--Ralph Waldo Emerson

Find out more about my Confidence to Lead programme for women in their first few years of management gain confidence, communicate more powerfully and make more impact at work at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/confidence

Everyone has mental health but not everyone feels comfortable talking about it, especially in the workplace. Danielle Bridge, founder and CEO of ABC Life Support CIC, is opening up the conversation on this week’s podcast.

We discussed:

What mental health first aid is and why it’s important

Practical ways leaders can recognise and support mental health in the workplace

How leaders can set boundaries when supporting their teams

The rise of burnout and its impact on mental health

How you can get help if you’re struggling mentally and emotionally

Although many workplaces have programmes in place to support the health of their employees, they aren’t being used by many and there’s still a stigma attached to mental health issues. In fact, 90% of people who are off of work for mental health challenges cite a different reason.

After listening to this episode, I encourage you to look at what support is available in your organisation and open up the conversation with your team.

Take a few of Danielle’s ideas for supporting others and creating a safe space for mental health in your workplace. 

If you’re struggling with your mental health right now, please know that there’s help available.

You can visit the Mind website for information, advice and access to support.

https://www.mind.org.uk/

If you’re interested in taking Mental Health First Aid training or arranging it for your organisation, please visit:

ABC Life Support CIC: https://www.abclifesupport.co.uk/

MHFA England: https://mhfaengland.org/

MORE ABOUT DANIELLE

Danielle is the founder and CEO of ABC Life Support CIC, a First Aid Training organisation delivering physical and mental health first aid training to organisations and individuals across the UK.

Her vision is to make first aid training, both physical and mental health, a basic human right for everybody.

She has been running the company for over 10 years and in that time has helped organisations understand their mandatory requirements, empowered them to start conversations and helped them implement systems that support people in the workplace.

Danielle is an Associate Mental Health First Aid England instructor, Wellbeing and Mental Health instructor for British Safety Council and chairs the Cambridge Mental Health Network.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellebridge/

Website: https://www.daniellebridge.co.uk/

INFLUENCE & IMPACT  

Find out more about my 12 month group training and coaching programme for female leaders who want to become brilliant at influencing, tackle self-doubt and make more impact at work. Don’t miss out, enrolment closes 21 May.   

https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact-apr-21   

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How do you react under extreme stress?  Do you find yourself over-functioning or under-functioning?  This is just one of the areas I explore with author and coach Lara Cullen on our episode on resilience this week.  We also discuss…

-        Lara’s definition of resilience and why we both hate the term ‘mental toughness’

-        The qualities of resilient people

-        How you can use energy, mindset and strategies to become more resilient

-        How understanding resilience can make us better leaders

Lara’s Bio:

Lara Cullen is a sought-after executive coach, trainer, author and founder. After a successful 15 year career in HR and leadership working with global brands across a number of industries, she decided to spread her wings and do things her own way. She founded the People Person Ltd a boutique personal development and coaching consultancy based in London with the sole aim of helping more people be happier, healthier and more successful doing what they love and enabling businesses to get the best out of their people. Known for her warmth, energy and insight, Lara works with individuals and brands who have big hearts, big dreams and rebellious souls and who are (or who aspire to be) kind, brave and brilliant.  Lara is the author of the book ‘How to be a People Person: Be Kind. Be Brave. Be Brilliant’ which was published in 2021.

Lara’s website - www.thepeopleperson.org

Lara’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-People-Person-Brave-Brilliant/dp/1912300486/

OUR NEW WORKSHOP:

Learn more about our Influence for Success workshop at www.carlamillertraining.com/influenceforsuccess

WORK WITH ME AND MY TEAM

We partner with you to:

·       Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation

·       Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid career level women

·       Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity

We also offer individuals:

-        Be Bolder, an open 4 week confidence and assertiveness course

-        Influence & Impact, an open 3 month women’s leadership development programme

-        1:1 coaching

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me at https://calendly.com/carla-miller/call-with-carla

CONNECT WITH ME

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

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Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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If you believe that luck rather than ability lies behind your success, then you might be suffering from "Imposter Syndrome" a corrosive form of self-esteem that can affect you as a leader. Fiona Buckland is my guest, she has a variety of strategies to better your confidence. For more details www.fionabucklandcoaching.com 

Gender bias in workplace feedback is a pervasive and often overlooked issue, with many women in the workplace receiving feedback that can hinder their professional development and advancement. 

 Recent studies have found that negative personality-based reviews are up to 76% more likely to occur in women's reviews, compared to only 2% in men's reviews.

In addition, men are more likely to receive actionable feedback that prepares them for leadership roles, while women tend to receive feedback that is more general and non-actionable. It is no wonder that many women struggle with confidence in the workplace due to the feedback they are receiving.

 In this episode, l explored the differences between the feedback that men and women receive and the impact of that on their career development. I also covered the practical steps that can be taken to address these gender biases in the workplace and help women to succeed.

LINKS

-        Women get nicer feedback and it holds then back - https://hbr.org/2023/01/women-get-nicer-feedback-and-it-holds-them-back?registration=success

       Personality-Based Performance Reviews Are Fine To Give Women - As Long As Men Get Them Too - https://www.forbes.com/sites/rebekahbastian/2019/03/08/personality-based-performance-reviews-are-fine-to-give-women-as-long-as-men-get-them-too/

Men get more actionable feedback than women - https://hbr.org/2021/02/research-men-get-more-actionable-feedback-than-women

 CHARITY PARTNERSHIP

I also announced our charity partnership with feminist charity GFS.   For every woman who joins Be Bolder in March I will be donating £47 to enable a girl to attend a session run by GFS that helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. GFS runs weekly groups for girls, in the most disadvantaged parts of England and Wales. A GFS girl is valued for exactly who she is, and the sessions grow her confidence to be her true self in the challenging years ahead. 

EMBRACING EQUITY TOOLKIT

Want to help your colleagues become better allies for women in your workplace in just 10 minutes? 

This International Women’s Day provide your colleagues with practical steps they can take to become better allies with the Embracing Equity Toolkit.

The toolkit includes 5 engaging micro-learning videos with clear action points for male allies, managers and women.  Each of these engaging animated video is less than 2 minutes long.  They cover topics including:

-       Office housework – what is it and why does it matter?

-       Brilliant meetings - tackling interruptions

-       Brilliant meetings - pass the mic (how to stop men taking up all the airspace in meetings)

-       Amplification - a top allyship strategy

-       Feedback do’s and don’ts

Find out more at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/allyshiptoolkit and send it on to your People Team if you wish your colleagues would watch the videos.

BE BOLDER – JOIN US IN MARCH

Increase your confidence and assertiveness at work in Be Bolder, my 4 session course for women. Our next cohort begins on Tuesday 7 March.

Learn how to set healthy boundaries, say no more often, speak up more confidently in meetings, worry less about what others think of you, have the courage to have challenging conversations and be more assertive in your communication.

Find out more and join here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder

WORK WITH ME

I coach women leaders to have more influence and make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact and give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles. I also work with women at all career stages on confidence and assertiveness through my open and in-house Be Bolder course.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers

Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

ORDER MY BOOK

“Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle.

Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book 

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

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In this episode, I share three practical tips to give you more authority as a leader, and the story of my disastrous start as a leader. I'm Carla Miller a leadership coach and founder of the Leadership Skills Lab - the online leadership coaching programme.

“It is the responsibility of each one of us to learn and understand how people have different experiences in their lives”

In this week’s episode, I interview Tala Hassoun - an international development and humanitarian expert, and gender, diversity and inclusion lead facilitator.

We discuss:

• What intersectionality is and why it matters in the workplace
• Tala’s own experiences as a migrant to the UK, woman of colour and young leader
• How leaders can best support people who face additional barriers because of their identities
• Creating a safe environment to learn about intersectionality, share experiences and support others.
• What individuals can do to help create a diversity-supportive workplace

Tala is passionate about influencing organisational change by ensuring an inclusive culture and driving transparent dialogue across differences.

If you’re interested in learning more, connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tala-hassoun-2a957b212/

HELPFUL LINKS

How to Talk to Your Boss About Race – Y-Vonne Hutchinson: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672435/how-to-talk-to-your-boss-about-race-by-y-vonne-hutchinson/

Ep 74 - Is the CV dead? With Khyati Sundaram: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/blog/ep-74-is-the-cv-dead-with-khyati-sundaram

Ep 46 - Being an Inclusive Leader with Haseena Farid: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-46-being-an-inclusive-leader

FREE CONFIDENCE QUIZ

Do you wish you felt more confident at work? Take this fun, 2 minute quiz to help you discover your biggest confidence block and how you can overcome it!

With your result, I also share two coaching tips that you can put into action this week which will make a big impact on how you show up in your role and organisation.

Take the quiz: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/confidence-quiz

BE BOLDER

Increase your confidence and assertiveness at work in my new 4-week course for women.

Learn how to set healthy boundaries, say no more often, speak up more confidently in meetings, worry less about what others think of you, have the courage to have challenging conversations and be more assertive in your communication.

Each weekly session is delivered as a 2 hour online workshop, starting on Wednesday 23 February.

Find out more here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/bebolder

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST

You can now leave a review on Spotify as well as Apple Podcasts. Reviews help more people to find the podcast and for us to help more women in leadership.

You can also share the podcast with a friend, colleague or on social media.

Thanks for your support, speak to you next week!

In this episode, I’m talking about some impactful things that I wish every woman knew. If I had known these a long time ago, my leadership journey would have been easier.

As you listen, I encourage you to reflect on my words for your own life. I hope they make a transformational difference for you.

To help, I’ve noted down the key points for you to come back to or write down for yourself.

1. You are not broken.
2. Bias is real and it creates imposter feelings.
3. It’s normal to have imposter feelings and a vocal inner critic.
4. You are enough exactly as you are

WORK WITH CARLA.

As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers

Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

PRE-ORDER MY BOOK

My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops!

I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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How good are you at asking for what you want or what you need?  It could be flexible work hours, a pay rise, resources for your team, professional development or even just for help when you need it.

Many women struggle to ask for what they want and are often more comfortable putting other people’s needs ahead of their own.

In this week’s episode, I share how to get clear on your wants and needs, know that you deserve whatever it is that you're asking for and some top tips for making that ask.

HELPFUL LINKS

Ep 75 - Are You A People Pleaser?: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-75-are-you-a-people-pleaser

Ep 87 - Having The Career Conversation With Your Line Manager: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-87

Ep 96 - Negotiating Your Salary With Michelle Gyimah: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-96-negotiating-your-salary-with-michelle-gyimah

ORDER MY BOOK

“Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle.

Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book

WORK WITH ME

As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers

Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impa

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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Leadership is a delicate balance at the best of times, but no more so than when you’ve been promoted above your peers.  You may be experiencing all sorts of emotions, imposter syndrome could be in overdrive and in practical terms this is an awkward transition to manage. 

Whether you are friends with your new direct reports or have experienced tension with them in the past there are things you can do to make this transition smoother.  In this episode of the Influence & Impact for female leaders podcast I share practical tools and insights for managing your own emotions, holding honest conversations with your direct reports and creating your new team culture.

The doors to Influence & Impact, my 12 month group coaching programme for female leaders are now open.  Join me to tackle self-doubt, become brilliant at influencing and make more impact at work.  Find out more at www.carlamillertraining.com

As leaders we’d all like to have happy teams but how do we create the right environment to achieve that?  I interview Richard Clarke, creator of the popular Happy Teams substack newsletter, about his experience building a company centred on team happiness and the work he does helping companies create happier teams.

We discuss…

• What makes people happy at work
• The 5 factors that influence team happiness
• Who is responsible for your team’s happiness

Richard Clarke is the founder and ex-CEO of Secret Source, an IT company based in Spain. In 2014 he had a theory, if he set up a company whose main KPIs were team and client happiness then the team would collaborate better, be more aligned with their clients and perform better and all the traditional measures of success, profit, revenue, growth would naturally follow. For 10 years Richard studied the science of happiness in the workplace and applied it in his company. In 2022, with almost 50 employees Richard handed over the role of CEO and he now dedicates his life to sharing his knowledge. He writes, speaks and teaches leaders and organisations how to use the science of happiness and wellbeing to build better teams.

Richard’s white paper on team happiness: richardclarke.eu/podcastgift 

Happy Teams substack: happyteams.substack.com 

This is the Influence & Impact podcast for women leaders, helping you confidently navigate the ups and downs of leadership and feel less alone on your journey as a leader.

My name’s Carla Miller, I’ve been coaching leaders for the past 15 years and I’m your leadership bestie.  I’m here to remind you of the value to bring to your organisation, to help believe in yourself and to share practical tools and insights from myself and my brilliant guests that will help you succeed in your career.

I’ve just launched Women Leading – a community to help you lead without overwhelm.  It offers peer support, live Q&A with me, access to the Leadership Skills Lab, menopause events and a live workshop each month on topics including…

• How to Say No
• Managing an Overwhelmed Team
• How and When to Coach Your Team
• Reducing Drama in your Team
• Giving Feedback Without Feeling Awkward

Until 1 May 2024 you can access a discounted price at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/womenleading  

First off, a huge thank you to everyone who supported the book launch for Closing the Influence Gap which went straight to the top spot in Leadership and Management on Amazon Kindle.

In this week’s episode, I speak with Felicity Dwyer, an independent facilitator, trainer, coach and speaker who specialises in communication and leadership skills about how we can create connection when we communicate.

We discuss:

• How to stay calm and connected in difficult conversations
• How to truly listen to another person
• Why your body is important in communication

MORE ABOUT FELICITY

Felicity Dwyer helps individuals and teams to connect and communicate, so that people feel heard and understood.

Her clients include charities, small businesses, membership bodies, and public sector health and heritage organisations. She is the author of “Crafting Connection: Transform how you communicate with yourself and others”. The book introduces Felicity’s Connecting in 3D model. It’s packed with practical ideas to help you connect with yourself, and build better relationships with other people.

Visit Felicity’s website: https://felicitydwyer.com/

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicitydwyer/  

Felicity’s book Crafting Connection: https://felicitydwyer.com/crafting-connection/

BE BOLDER

Increase your confidence and assertiveness at work in Be Bolder, my 4 session course for women.

Learn how to set healthy boundaries, say no more often, speak up more confidently in meetings, worry less about what others think of you, have the courage to have challenging conversations and be more assertive in your communication.

Each session is delivered as a 90-minute online workshop with bite sized videos and coaching exercises to do between sessions. Our next cohort starts on Wednesday 5 October. 

Find out more here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder

ORDER MY BOOK

“Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle.

Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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WORK WITH ME AND MY TEAM

We partner with you to:

• Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation.

• Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid-career level women

• Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity.

Earlybird Offer - we have a brilliant programme specifically designed to provide managers and leaders with the support, training, and community they need to excel in their roles. Don't miss out; sign up for our early bird list to stay informed carlamillertraining.com/earlybird. 

We also offer individuals:

• Be Bolder, an open four week confidence and assertiveness course -

• Influence & Impact, an open three month women’s leadership development programme

• 1:1 coaching

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. 

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This week on the podcast I interview Cat Strawbridge, a fertility advocate and host of the Finally Pregnant Podcast, and Frankie Hockham, Fertility Network UK volunteer on infertility, pregnancy loss and childlessness.

Infertility is a disease that affects 1 in 6 couples, the majority of whom are in the workforce, however it is not an issue that is talked about or well supported in organisations in the UK.

We discussed:

Our personal experiences with fertility treatments, loss and pregnancy while working

How you can communicate your fertility situation to your manager or employer

What you can do to get the support you need from your organisation

Practical ways leaders can proactively support team members or colleagues having fertility treatments or dealing with infertility

I hope this episode shines a light on the effect infertility and fertility treatments has on individuals in the workplace, gives both those affected and those supporting helpful tips and encourages you to take action to improve fertility policies in your organisation. 

If you would like support with infertility, fertility treatments, loss or childlessness, please reach out to The Fertility Network UK and use the resources they provide on their website: https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/

If you’d like to know more about fertility in the workplace, visit: https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/trying-to-conceive/fertility-at-work/

MORE ABOUT CAT

Finally Pregnant Podcast host, community leader and fertility advocate Cat Strawbridge is a fertility patient who has experienced multiple rounds of fertility treatment and sadly pregnancy loss. Cat now supports the trying to conceive (TTC) community and those who are finally pregnant and parenting after infertility and loss. Cat has worked with corporates to embed fertility policies, education and training to staff and managers and supports to all those affected by infertility and loss.

Finally Pregnant Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/finally-pregnant/id1463544731

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryingyears/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catstrawbridge/

MORE ABOUT FRANKIE

Like so many, Frankie has been affected and impacted by infertility and pregnancy loss. Throughout her fertility journey, she was struck by how isolating the experience can be and how unprepared they were for what was to come due to lack of support and information. On sharing her story, several our friends, colleagues and even family came forward to talk about their secret struggles with fertility.

Because of this, Frankie became a volunteer for the Fertility Network UK and now speaks publicly to raise awareness of infertility, pregnancy loss and childlessness. Frankie wants to help ensure others realise that they’re not alone.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheska1981/

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/francescahockham

Carla forgot to mention that she wrote a book on what she learnt from her fertility treatment called Whilst I was Waiting.  You can buy that on Amazon kindle at https://rb.gy/fzspbe

INFLUENCE & IMPACT 

Find out more about my 12-month group training and coaching programme for female leaders who want to become brilliant at influencing, tackle self-doubt and make more impact at work. Don’t miss out, enrolment closes 21 May.  

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Are you an overthinker? Perhaps you ruminate on past situations, worry about future events or are fearful of the judgement of others?

Overthinking can affect both our work and personal lives as well as how we show up with confidence as a leader. Our thoughts also directly impact the levels of daily stress we experience and how quickly we can recover from it.

In reality, our minds are natural overthinkers if we let them be. Tahirih McLaren-Brown is helping people to take control and be the boss of their brain through mindfulness and meditation.

We discussed:

• What mindfulness is and how it can benefit you
• How you can have more awareness and control of your thoughts and emotions
• What you can do if you’re feeling worried or anxious about returning to the office
• Ways you can handle uncertainty and even embrace it
• A quick mindfulness exercise you can do anywhere to instantly ease your stress

If you’d like to learn the Four Step Pause that Tahirih shared and get access to seven days of guided meditations for overthinkers, you can find those at her website: https://www.tahirih.co/f/mindfulness-kit

HOW TO WORRY LESS ABOUT WORK

Join my free masterclass – How To Worry Less About Work – where I share 5 practical strategies that you can use to worry less and reclaim your mental space. You’ll also learn what successful leaders do focus their time and attention on, and my framework for having more influence and impact as a woman in a leadership role.

Link: https://carlamiller.lpages.co/worry-masterclass/

MORE ABOUT TAHIRIH

Tahirih McLaren-Brown is a mindfulness coach who helps to free people from overthinking, anxiety, worry and fear. She shows them to build a calm, happy and confident mind that they love using a mix of mindfulness, meditation positive psychology and neuroscience.

CONNECT WITH TAHIRIH

Instagram: @mindful_tee https://www.instagram.com/mindful_tee/

Facebook: The Overthinkers Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/theoverthinkersclub

Website: https://www.tahirih.co/

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20 years ago I took on my first management role.  It was much more of a personal development journey than I ever imagined it would be because it triggered all of my doubts about myself, all my unhelpful stories and it highlighted how much I didn’t know.  I wished that management and my team members came with a manual I could read so I could do it right without risking making any mistakes.

In this episode I’m sharing the things I wish my 26 year old self had known about managing.  These are the things that would have made my life much easier and happier!  I hope they help you if you’re at the start of your management and leadership journey.

Book your spot on my FREE How To Be A Respected Leader without being any less likeable masterclass at https://carlamiller.lpages.co/respected-leader-march-21

Find out more about my Confidence to Lead programme for women in their first few years of management gain confidence, communicate more powerfully and make more impact at work at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/confidence

We want to be more confident as women in the workplace yet it can be challenging, especially when we face gender bias on a daily basis.  Increasing your confidence is easier than you think and in this episode I share 7 things confident women do – and some of them might surprise you!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Confidence and competence are often confused in the workplace which is why we are at a disadvantage if we are not confident
• The experience of gender bias causes women to doubt themselves in the workplace
• Confidence isn’t about becoming someone who never doubts themselves – self-doubt is a totally normal part of the human experience
• You don’t have to have all the answers to be confident
• Confident women support and encourage others and can also own their own strengths and achievements
• Confident women can have the courageous conversations, set boundaries and say no
• Confident women speak up when their Inner Critic is very vocal
• Confidence involves trusting your own judgement
• Confident women like and love themselves

If this sounds good but you want the support, tools and strategies to put it into action then the Be Bolder course is perfect for you.

BE BOLDER – JOIN US IN MARCH

Increase your confidence and assertiveness at work in Be Bolder, my 4 session course for women. Our next cohort begins on Tuesday 7 March.

Learn how to set healthy boundaries, say no more often, speak up more confidently in meetings, worry less about what others think of you, have the courage to have challenging conversations and be more assertive in your communication.

Find out more and join here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder

WORK WITH ME

I coach women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact and give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers

Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

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“Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle.

Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book 

CONNECT WITH ME:

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Are the household responsibilities shared equally in your home? Or is the majority of the emotional, mental and domestic load taken on by one person?

In this week’s episode, I speak to Clare Twelvetrees about how we can create more equality in our homes. Clare is the Chair of Equality Starts at Home (ESAH) and in our conversation, we discuss how to start a conversation about equality with your partner and share tips for workplaces and line managers on supporting equality at home.

COMPLETE THE HOUSEHOLD BALANCE CALCULATOR

Equality Starts at Home has come together with ThirdShift which has developed a Household Balance Calculator. Answer questions about what chores you do and how long they take you and the tool calculates what the balance is in a percentage. An objective way to start the conversation in your household!

Household Balance Calculator: https://www.thirdshift.co.uk/

CONNECT WITH CLARE

Clare is a leader in the international development sector and currently Director of Strategy and Performance at Brooke. She is also the Co-Founder and Chair of Equality Starts at Home (ESAH). Equality Starts at Home was formed after giving her speech about equality post COVID-19 at the Aspire Re-imagination conference in June 2020.

The other Co-Founders of Equality Starts At Home are Jackie Carter, Lesley Macniven and Venise Vinegar and Trustees are Rita Kakati-Shah, Jago Brown, Frances Goodrum and Catherine McArthur.

Clare has worked on a range of issues including women’s empowerment specifically as Interim CEO at the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. She is passionate about equality at home and believes it has helped her and her partner challenge stereotypes, achieve their potential and be positive role models to their children.

Website: https://www.equalitystartsathome.com/  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equality-starts-at-home/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/equalhome

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Learn how to:

• Avoid the 3 BIG mistakes that are reducing your authority and gravitas as a leader
• Use my #1 tool for tackling difficult conversations
• Finally unlock the secret to being a respected leader without being any less likeable

Watch The Masterclass: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/respected-leader

PRE-ORDER MY BOOK

My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops!

I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1

CONNECT WITH ME

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Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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Are you at full capacity but still saying yes to whatever is asked at you at work and home?

In this episode, I’m sharing tips, strategies and ways of reframing your thinking to help you if you’re overwhelmed from trying to do it all.

Listen for:

• How to let go of the “shoulds” that are adding to your to do list
• My top tip for saying no with confidence

I hope this episode helps you to do less and create more space and rest in your life.

RECOMMENDED EPISODES

Are You A People Pleaser?: https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/270919d8b209b48e8f42f7bf3f960517

Become Great At Delegating: https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/88e3418cb66c33773f85362858c5e48b

Are We Addicted To Productivity?: https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/67abb4c9640c4d46db96161000f67e1d

Are You Running On Autopilot?: https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/56578fd03c154dc9e269f282f111b241

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“Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle.

Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book

WORK WITH ME

As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers

Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impa

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

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Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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Ever wished you knew how to ask for a pay rise?  Or negotiate a higher salary when you start a new role?  We don’t talk about money enough and that’s exactly what I’m talking to Michelle Gyimah about in this episode.

 Michelle Gyimah is the Director of Equality Pays, a gender and ethnicity equality consultancy dedicated to closing workplace pay gaps.  We’ve recorded two episodes together – this one is all about what you can do to close your own pay gap.

Then in episode 97 (released on Monday 6 June) we’ll be focusing on how organisations can close the gender and ethnicity pay gaps.

MORE ABOUT MICHELLE

Michelle Gyimah is a passionate advocate for enabling women (and men) to progress in their careers in a way that suits their outside of work responsibilities and lifestyle choices. She does this by empowering workplaces to radically rethink how they can support their employees to thrive at work.

Michelle’s unique understanding of employee engagement, workplace challenges and personal experiences enables her to embed practical application into her consultancy.

She has over 8 years’ experience of working at the Equality and Human Rights Commission and holds a Masters in Human Rights from The University of Manchester.

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellegyimah/

Visit the Equality Pays website: https://www.equalitypays.co.uk/

Read Michelle’s Whitepaper - Women, Race, Money and Representation: How pay gap reporting is shaking up corporate vulnerability: https://equalitypays.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1071087

RELATED EPISODES

Ep 79: 6 Ways To Increase Your Visibility At Work: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-79-6-ways-to-increase-your-visibility-at-work

Ep 87: Having The Career Conversation With Your Line Manager: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-87

Ep 58: Women In The Workplace: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-58-women-in-the-workplace

WORK WITH CARLA

As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers

Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

PRE-ORDER MY BOOK

My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops!

I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1

CONNECT WITH ME

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

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Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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As a leader, your voice is a powerful tool for communicating your expertise, confidence and authority. But do you know how to use your effectively?

In this episode of the podcast, I interview Sharon Stacey, a Voice Coach and Musical Director. Sharon teaches people how to use vocal clarity, attentive tone and confidence for delivering in person and online meetings, keynote speeches and business pitches.

We discussed:

• How you can use your voice to have more authority and gravitas in meetings
• Using your voice confidently in nervous, pressured or stressful situations
• Ways you can look after your vocal health, particularly with back-to-back virtual meetings
• Practical voice training exercises for using your voice more powerfully

Sharon had me try three of the voice training exercises that you can participate in along with us.

MORE ABOUT SHARON

Sharon is a voice coach and musical director with a 16+ year history of delivering to high performing professionals, engaging individuals and teams across the public and private sector. She helps clients achieve vocal clarity, attentive tone and confidence through her programme Voice Coaching For Leaders.

Sharon is also a certified Vocal Health First Aider and delivers Vocal Health Workshops for teams who need a voice care strategy to help reduce voice impairment related absences. In addition, she runs team building events including her specially created workshops Choir Collaboration and Strummin’ & Humming’ Ukulele.

CONNECT WITH SHARON

Website: https://sharonstaceymusic.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-stacey-music-672305141/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonstaceymusic/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharonStaceyMu1

FREE TASTER WORKSHOPS

I run free monthly taster workshops on topics specifically helpful to female leaders. These are your chance to experience a little bit of what I call the Influence and Impact magic.

Upcoming workshops are:

• Develop Your Personal Leadership Brand – Mon 16 August
• Tackling Imposter Feelings & Self-Doubt - Mon 13 September
• Increasing Your Impact in Meetings - Mon 11 October

To be notified of the dates and details of each new workshop, sign-up to my newsletter: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/.

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Many managers and leaders that I work with mention anxiety as one of the things they struggle with, both personally and in the workplace.

This week, I’m bringing back one of my most popular podcast episodes about how we can tackle these feelings of anxiety and be calmer and more confident at work.

 In this episode I share:

• My experience with anxiety throughout my life
• My thoughts on where it comes from and what we can do about it
• A powerful approach that I’ve used to end my anxiety for good
• A guided meditation that you can use whenever you feel anxious

Although many of us experience anxiety, it’s not something that needs to rule your daily life or affect your leadership in the workplace.

I hope you enjoy the meditation and please come back to it as a tool when you need it.

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Join my free masterclass – How To Worry Less About Work – where I share 5 practical strategies that you can use to worry less and reclaim your mental space. You’ll also learn what successful leaders do focus their time and attention on, and my framework for having more influence and impact as a woman in a leadership role.

https://carlamiller.lpages.co/worry-masterclass/

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Using your voice and presence strategically can help you be heard and have more influence in your organisation. In this week’s episode, I interview Elizabeth Bachman, a Professional Speaker, Executive Career Coach and Presentation Skills Trainer.

Elizabeth is passionate about getting more smart women into positions of authority, helping them do really good jobs and get more women's voices heard in the world.

We discuss:

• Elizabeth’s presenting tips from her experience as an Opera Director
• Valuing the unique strengths and multi-focused approach women bring to the workplace
• What the glass cliff is and how organisations can support leaders better
• How to use strategic empathy to influence others

MORE ABOUT ELIZABETH

Elizabeth Bachman is a go-to person for advanced training in speaking, presentation skills, sales and leadership. She helps high-level clients master a message that brings the funding they need, the allies they want and the recognition they deserve.

Having spent over 30 years directing more than 50 operas around the world, Elizabeth brings a wealth of tools to help business professionals become respected presenters.

She is also the host of the podcast: Speakers Who Get Results.

Website: https://elizabethbachman.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethbachman/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrategicSpeakingForResults

Speakers Who Get Results Podcast: https://elizabethbachman.com/podcast/

HELPFUL LINKS

Carla’s episode on Elizabeth’s podcast: https://elizabethbachman.com/leading-with-impact-and-influence-unleashing-the-leader-within-with-carla-miller/

Learn more about the Glass Cliff: https://www.businessinsider.com/women-and-people-of-color-face-glass-cliff-us-2020-7?r=US&IR=T

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You're invited to my free masterclass - How To Be An Influential Leader without Self-Doubt Holding You Back!

Learn how to avoid the 3 big influencing mistakes that keep many female leaders feeling stuck and frustrated, the steps you can take to become a more influential leader within your organisation and what you can do to turn down the volume on your inner critic. 

Join the masterclass here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/leader 

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

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This episode is inspired by the International Women’s Day 2022 theme #BreaktheBias and I’m talking about how men can be really powerful allies for gender equality in the workplace.   I would love you to share this episode with your male colleagues and the men in your life as well as listen to it yourself.

Men are so important to helping the women that they work with be recognised and valued at work.

 This episode is about encouraging this and sharing some practical ways men can support the women they work with.

Listen for:

• Why gender equality matters in the workplace
• The different stages of allyship
• What men can do as colleagues, managers and leaders to promote gender equality in their organisation
• Ways men can support women at home to positively impact their careers

You can get in touch with Carla about IWD or inclusion week talks at hello@carlamiller.co.uk

WORK WITH CARLA

As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers

Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

INFLUENTIAL LEADER MASTERCLASS

You're invited to my free masterclass - How To Be An Influential Leader without Self-Doubt Holding You Back!

Learn how to avoid the 3 big influencing mistakes that keep many female leaders feeling stuck and frustrated, the steps you can take to become a more influential leader within your organisation and what you can do to turn down the volume on your inner critic. 

Join the masterclass here: https://carlamiller.lpages.co/leader/

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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Find out how getting curious and using two simple words "I wonder" can make you happier and help you have more honest and interesting conversations at work.

This week’s episode of the Influence & Impact podcast for female leaders is all about gravitas.  What is it?  What do we need it for?  And how do we have gravitas when we need it most?

Gravitas used to be a requirement for leadership, back in the days when leadership was about telling others what to do.  It is defined as dignity, seriousness or being solemn of manner. 

Leadership has evolved since then and women no longer need to act like old men in grey suits to be taken seriously as leaders.  However there are times when we have to deliver serious news or address a room full of people who intimidate us and gravitas helps with that.  In this episode I’m sharing some tools you can use in those situations.

Find out about Be Bolder at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder

Find out about Influence & Impact at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

WORK WITH ME AND MY TEAM

We partner with you to:

·       Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation

·       Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid career level women

·       Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity

We also offer individuals:

-        Be Bolder, an open 4 week confidence and assertiveness course -

-        Influence & Impact, an open 3 month women’s leadership development programme

-        1:1 coaching

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

CONNECT WITH ME

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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In this episode Carla interviews Lucy Gower, author of the best-selling book "The Innovation Workout" about all the role of mindset in successful innovation.  If you want your team to innovate you won't want to miss this episode. Find out more about Lucy here 

Is the joy being sucked from your working day by energy drains? Tune into this episode to learn how to deal with energy vampires. I share how a strong mindset and powerful boundaries can overcome difficult interactions and situations at work.

As female leaders, we often find ourselves feeling exhausted and drained after certain meetings and conversations. But fear not, because in this episode, I’ll provide you with valuable insights and strategies to protect and preserve your energy.

Have you ever felt physically exhausted or even icky after a conversation with someone? Well, it turns out that if you are highly sensitive to other people's energy, their emotions can really affect you. I will explore protecting your energy and discuss practical tools, such as creating an energy bubble, to shield you from negative influences.

Whether you're dealing with colleagues who are constantly stressed or individuals who exude negativity, I’ve got you covered. By the end of this episode, you will have a better understanding of how to protect your energy and leave conversations feeling empowered, rather than exhausted.

WORK WITH ME AND MY TEAM

We partner with you to:

• Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation.

• Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid-career level women

• Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity.

We are giving away a new free resource that you won't want to miss. It's a video excerpt from our highly popular master class on how to worry less about work. This video contains five powerful strategies that have helped thousands of women overcome their work-related worries. To access this valuable resource, sign up for our fortnightly newsletter on our website. 

We also offer individuals:

• Be Bolder, an open four-week confidence and assertiveness course

• Influence & Impact, an open three-month women’s leadership development programme

• 1:1 coaching

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me. 

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In this week’s episode leadership coach Jennifer McCanna and I are answering your questions about dealing with difficult relationships in the workplace.

We discuss…

• How to stop harsh feedback from impacting your confidence
• How to talk to your line manager when you’re struggling to work with a colleague
• Your expectations of your line manager and what to do when they aren’t being met
• Jen’s ‘What Next Wheel’ – a tool that helps you respond rather than react in tricky influencing situations

This is the Influence & Impact podcast for women leaders, helping you confidently navigate the ups and downs of leadership and feel less alone on your journey as a leader.

My name’s Carla Miller, I’ve been coaching leaders for the past 15 years and I’m your leadership bestie.  I’m here to remind you of the value to bring to your organisation, to help believe in yourself and to share practical tools and insights from myself and my brilliant guests that will help you succeed in your career.

I’ve just launched Women Leading – a community to help you lead without overwhelm.  It offers peer support calls, group coaching calls, regular menopause events and a live leadership and wellbeing workshop each month on topics including…

• How to Say No
• Managing an Overwhelmed Team
• How and When to Coach Your Team
• Reducing Drama in your Team
• Giving Feedback Without Feeling Awkward

Find up more and sign up at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/womenleading

About Jennifer

Jen is sought after as a leadership coach who helps clients overcome even the most horrible work challenges, helping them rebuild their confidence and self-belief and realise their ambition. She supports clients to manage their energy and navigate their emotions so they can feel calm and resourceful at work.

Not only an experienced coach with the international coaching federation, Jen is a emotional freedom technique (EFT) practitioner, leadership development expert and valued member of the Women Leading faculty!

She works with clients across the charity, corporate and public sectors including the UK’s Department for Education, Oxfam, HSBC, Sheffield City Council, Pancreatic Cancer UK and hundreds of small charities delivering services across the country.

Ever experienced a toxic work relationship, badly handled restructure or the challenge of an HR process which rumbles on and on? Feel it knocked you for six a bit? Then Jen is your coach! In life before coaching Jen managed high profile fundraising events and diverse teams of fundraisers so she knows first hand the influencing skills, self awareness and sense of humour needed to lead a team within an organisation.

Jen has so many valuable resources on her website including Coffee Break

Coaching which includes 5 great exercises – everything to increase your insight

about someone you’re struggling to build a relationship with, to a reflection for the rubbish days when you just need to feel a notch better to find the motivation to get on with things.

Website:  mccannacoaching.co.uk

You can follow her on LinkedIn Jennifer McCanna 

And on Instagram (@jen_the_leadership_coach) 

I’ve republished the most shared episode of last year for International Women’s Day 2023 and I’d
encourage you to share it with your colleagues, whatever their gender.
Men can be really powerful allies for gender equality in the workplace. This episode shares some
practical ways men can support the women they work with.
Listen for:
Why gender equality matters in the workplace
The different stages of allyship
What men can do as colleagues to promote gender equality in their organisation
How managers and leaders can reduce gender inequity
Ways men can support women at home to positively impact their careers
You can get in touch with Carla about male allyship workshops, inclusion week talks and supporting
the women in your organisation at hello@carlamiller.co.uk
You can find out about the Embracing Equity Toolkit at
https://www.carlamillertraining.com/allyshiptoolkit

WORK WITH CARLA
As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to
themselves in my open programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and run
workshops, courses and programmes for women leaders and early career women with organisations
wanting to develop womenand close the gender pay gap.
Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.
Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers
Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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Confidence at work is something many women struggle with. I believe that a lack of confidence is having a very tangible impact on women and that their talent is being overlooked and underappreciated because of it. I also think gender bias causes many of our confidence issues.

In this week’s episode, I share the personal insights of my Be Bolder clients on how confidence affects them at work and how you can support women in your team who struggle with confidence.

Listen for:

• The different ways lack of confidence can show up at work
• How more confidence creates tangible benefits for individuals and their organisations
• Ways that you can build your confidence at work
• What leaders can do to support, encourage and empower the women around them

If you are struggling with confidence, know that you're not alone and there is nothing wrong with you. With support, you can feel more confident and assertive at work.

You can listen to the intersectionality episode I mention with Tala Hassoun here: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-80-what-every-leader-needs-to-know-about-intersectionality-with-tala-hassoun

BE BOLDER

Increase your confidence and assertiveness at work in Be Bolder, my 4-week course for women.

Learn how to set healthy boundaries, say no more often, speak up more confidently in meetings, worry less about what others think of you, have the courage to have challenging conversations and be more assertive in your communication.

Each weekly session is delivered as a 2 hour live virtual workshop, starting on Wednesday 8 June.

Find out more here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder-june

PRE-ORDER MY BOOK

My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops!

I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

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Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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If you’ve ever had a bullying boss or a manager who really knocked your confidence, then you’ll know that the impact of that doesn’t disappear when you leave that job. It can leave you full of self-doubt in your next role and make you super sensitive so that you see criticism and negative feedback in every statement your new boss makes.

In today’s episode of Influence & Impact for female leaders you’re going to learn how to leave that bullying boss firmly in the past. 

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway.  Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to Instagram and tag me @thisiscarlamiller

If you haven’t done so already, please leave me a review and thanks for your support of this show!

Find out more about working with Carla at https://www.carlamillertraining.com

Have you been considering leaving your job?  Maybe you’re not happy at work these days, perhaps you’ve lost your motivation, or you could just be feeling the desire for something new in 2024.

It’s a big decision and one many people struggle to make. How do you know when the time is right?  How do you avoid making the wrong decision? And how do you build the courage to quit when you know you’re too unhappy to stay?

If you’ve got some of those thoughts whirring round in your head then this is the episode that’s going to help you.

In this episode I’m going to share with you…

• How to know when you’re ready for a change

• The 6 factors you need to consider when making the decision to quit

• Why staying in a toxic workplace is a confidence vortex

• My 4 top tips for making the decision to stay or go

This is the Influence & Impact podcast for women leaders, helping you confidently navigate the ups and downs of leadership and feel less alone on your journey as a leader.

I’m your host Carla Miller, I’ve been coaching leaders for the past 15 years and I’m your new leadership BFF.  And as your BFF I’m here to remind you of the value to bring to your organisation, to help believe in yourself and to share practical tools and insights from myself and my brilliant guests that will help you succeed in your career.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this episode.  If you have please share it with others or leave a rating or review so more people can benefit from it.

WORK WITH ME:

If you’d like to talk to me about 1:1 coaching, which of my courses and programmes are a good fit for you or how I can support the women in your team or org do book a call or connect on LinkedIn and send me a message there.

The way work is designed doesn’t work for so many of us for so many reasons. I believe that the value we place on productivity and ticking off the to do list is resulting in overwork, burnout and ineffective leaders.

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing why I think it’s time that leaders take a step back, question the structure of their work and focus on what really makes an impact in their role.

I’ve combined this one of my podcast episodes from 2019 – Hard work is not the answer.

I speak about:

The culture of productivity and why we should reimagine the way we work

How you can challenge a common leadership belief held by many

Why thinking, feeling and acting like a leader is more important than your to do list

Practical steps for prioritising your own development as a leader

Over investing in your role, working overtime and pushing yourself towards burnout isn’t healthy for you or your team.

If you're working really hard and still not getting the results that you want then this episode is your encouragement to pause, rethink and make changes.

In next week’s episode I’ll be extending on this theme and speaking about leadership burnout, what the signs are and how to prevent it. Look out for that on Monday 14 June.

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When I read the Careers After Babies report I knew we had to talk about it on the podcast.  The stories and statistics within it show the stark reality of how many women’s careers are impacted by motherhood.  It’s a must read for anyone in the workplace who has children, wants to have children or wants to be a leader or employer that supports working parents.

I’m joined by guest Jess Heagren, author of the Careers After Babies report to discuss its findings and what we can do to improve this situation.  We talk about how equal parenting and shared parental leave make a huge difference, why we see a drop in women at management level after parenthood and how long it takes careers to recover after having a child.

MORE ABOUT JESS

Jess Heagren is an ex Financial Services Director, mother of four, award-winning CEO of That Works For Me, and author of landmark report Careers After Babies. On a personal mission to keep more parents in the workplace, Jess works with businesses to make them better employers for parents through the Careers After Babies accreditation programme and supports hiring through That Works For Me, home to thousands of parents seeking flexible work.

Read the Careers After Babies report at the report here - https://www.thatworksforme.co.uk/guides-and-tools/careers-after-babies 

Find out about the accreditation at https://www.thatworksforme.co.uk/guides-and-tools/careers-after-babies-accreditation

FOLLOW JESS

Twitter - https://twitter.com/that_worksforme 

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-heagren/ 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/that-works-for-me/?viewAsMember=true 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/that_works_for_me/?hl=en 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thatworksforme 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFFnLUhExUsTsrBrdOnIHjg?view_as=subscriber 

You may also enjoy these related episodes:

-        Equality at Home with Clare Twelvetrees - https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/1ff00341d846a9bfe3e546b0ad55b1fe

-        Setting boundaries as a working parent with Rachel Vecht - https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/142ba5c939356fd2a5473cb20ef27d94

-        Why we’re not aiming fort work-life balance with Jessica Chivers - https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/aa3943e3b5545cf39ab7e469b0623182

-        Successful job sharing with The Job Share pair - https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/ce2a2ca870f509053f6fcca70b39b9e2

-        Returning from parental leave with confidence with Lizzie Martin - https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/929e47d10463b66d49d983d12f9307ba

WORK WITH ME

As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynotes and run workshops, courses and programmes to organisations wanting to develop, support and retain women and close the gender pay gap.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers

Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

CONNECT WITH ME

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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In this episode of the Influence and Impact for Female Leaders podcast, I speak to Haseena Farid, co-founder of The Women of Colour Global Network - a membership network connecting professional women of colour, supporting them with career progression and advancement.

We discuss:

• How The Women of Colour Global Network was started, what they do and how you can be part of it.
• The double disadvantage for women of colour and the impact of that
• How leaders can create a safe space and open dialogue around diversity and inclusion
• Ways we can educate ourselves on inclusion and become change-makers in our organisations.

I hope this week’s podcast provides you some more insight on inclusion in the workplace and practical ways you can be a more inclusive leader.

I’m grateful to Haseena for being so open with her experiences and advice.  The Network is a supportive and inclusive space for all women and their future vision is to provide mentoring, run events, and work with organisations to improve their culture, policies and practices.

THE WOMEN OF COLOUR GLOBAL NETWORK

Join the network: https://www.wocgn.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-of-colour-global-network-ltd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wocgn/?hl=en

MORE ABOUT HASEENA

As well as co-founding The Women of Colour Global Network, Haseena is an executive coach and the founder of Meshwork - a consultancy providing organisational development, training, facilitation, fundraising, coaching and management expertise for charities, nonprofits and creative sectors.

She is a second generation British-Bangladeshi woman of colour and is passionate about inclusive leadership, building purposeful and impact-driven organisations and the promotion of equality and equity of women of colour in the workplace and in wider society.

Connect with Haseena: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haseenafarid/

Meshwork: https://www.meshwork.uk/

HASEENA’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

Brit (ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging – Afua Hirsch

https://www.afuahirsch.com/product/british-on-race-identity-and-belonging/

Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race – Reni Eddo-Lodge

https://renieddolodge.co.uk/books/

Queenie - Candice Carty-Williams

http://www.candicecartywilliams.com/

FREE MASTERCLASS

How to be an influential leader without self-doubt holding you back

Sign-up to my free masterclass and learn the three big influencing mistakes that are holding you back, the steps you can take to become a more influential leader and how you can turn down the volume on your inner critic. Available only until 9 May

https://carlamiller.lpages.co/beaninfluentialleader/

INFLUENCE & IMPACT

Find out more about my 12-month group training and coaching programme for female leaders who want to become brilliant at influencing, tackle self-doubt and make more impact at work. Don’t miss out, enrolment closes 21 May. 

https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact-apr-21

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29% of working age people in the UK have a chronic illness and yet it is something that is rarely discussed or recognised within many workplaces.  In this week’s episode, I speak to Rebecca Kudyk who openly shares her personal experience with chronic illness and how she manages motherhood, a career in financial services and her unpredictable symptoms and pain.

Rebecca shares helpful and practical advice for managers and workplaces on how they can support a team member with a chronic illness or disability. We also talk about grief, mental health and all the strengths that an employee with chronic illness can bring to the organisation.

CONNECT WITH REBECCA

Rebecca Kudyk is a 33-year-old wife and mum of a 3-year-old boy. She suffers from Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (known as ME or chronic fatigue syndrome) and anxiety and depression. Rebecca also has a career specialising in Conduct Risk within Financial Services.

At 25, thanks to private healthcare at work, Rebecca was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis in her knees. Since then, she has had 8 operations on her knees as well as my jaw. It is the physical trauma of the operations that doctors believe to be the cause of her fibromyalgia.   

Connect on Instagram @chronically_bex: https://www.instagram.com/chronically_bex/

FREE MASTERCLASS: HOW TO BE A RESPECTED LEADER

My popular free masterclass - How To Be A Respected Leader Without Being Any Less Likeable – is available to watch on demand for a limited time!

Learn how to:

• Avoid the 3 BIG mistakes that are reducing your authority and gravitas as a leader
• Use my #1 tool for tackling difficult conversations
• Finally unlock the secret to being a respected leader without being any less likeable

Watch The Masterclass: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/respected-leader

PRE-ORDER MY BOOK

My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops!

I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1

CONNECT WITH ME

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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Women with Influence is my LinkedIn Live series where I interview inspirational and influential women leaders on their career journey so far. 

This podcast episode is a recording of my interview with Monique Carayol, a Leadership & Talent Development Consultant, Coach and an ambitious, award-winning change maker.

Monique started her career in healthcare as a PA and navigated her way up to a high-profile board executive director role.

Monique and I discuss:

• Her successful career progression in the NHS and how she made it happen
• How to be proactive and create opportunities to be seen, given more responsibility and promoted
• The benefits of managing upwards and being in the room with senior managers for your confidence and profile
• Advice for women progressing in middle and senior management roles

Monique also shares the challenges of being a woman of colour and a Mum at Director level and how she inspired and supported others to see what’s possible for them.

CONNECT WITH MONIQUE

Monique is the host of leadership podcast 'Be Yourself, Back Yourself & Make it Happen with Monique Carayol' and shares practical insights and advice to help leaders at all levels.

Listen to her podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/be-yourself-back-yourself-and-make-it-happen-with-monique-carayo

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-carayol/

MAXIMISE YOUR LEADERSHIP IMPACT

Download my free workbook "3 Steps To Maximise Your Leadership Impact This Week" and in just 10 minutes, learn practical ways you can make more impact and get your voice heard at work this week.

Inside are some of my favourite coaching exercises to help you determine what type of leader you want to be, a checklist of how you could be giving your power away at work and three ways to boost your presence in meetings. 

Download it here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/maximise

INFLUENTIAL LEADER MASTERCLASS

You're invited to my free masterclass - How To Be An Influential Leader without Self-Doubt Holding You Back!

Learn how to avoid the 3 big influencing mistakes that keep many female leaders feeling stuck and frustrated, the steps you can take to become a more influential leader within your organisation and what you can do to turn down the volume on your inner critic. 

Join the masterclass here: https://carlamiller.lpages.co/leader/

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

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Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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Have you discovered your purpose, passion and love for what you do? Do you feel connected to who you are and are you living aligned to your values?

Nicola Buckley calls this your fire and today she’s sharing her On Fire Leadership model to help you find your own fire. 

Nicola is a leadership coach and neuroscience expert. Over the last four years she has helped thousands of women globally to become clear and confident leaders, go for the promotion, and challenge the status quo, without sacrificing themselves and compromising family time.

We discuss:

• How to discover your values and start living by them
• Upgrading your beliefs and stories about yourself
• The importance of language and how you talk to yourself
• How to access your magic and embrace who you are

CONNECT WITH NICOLA

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-buckley-strongher/

Female Leaders on Fire Podcast: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/female-leaders-on-fire/id1576857410

Visit Nicola’s website: https://nicolaskorko.com/

BE BOLDER

Increase your confidence and assertiveness at work in my new 4-week course for women.

Learn how to set healthy boundaries, say no more often, speak up more confidently in meetings, worry less about what others think of you, have the courage to have challenging conversations and be more assertive in your communication.

Each weekly session is delivered as a 2 hour online workshop, starting on Wednesday 23 February.

Find out more here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder

INFLUENTIAL LEADER MASTERCLASS

You're invited to my free masterclass - How To Be An Influential Leader without Self-Doubt Holding You Back!

Learn how to avoid the 3 big influencing mistakes that keep many female leaders feeling stuck and frustrated, the steps you can take to become a more influential leader within your organisation and what you can do to turn down the volume on your inner critic. 

Join the masterclass here: https://carlamiller.lpages.co/leader/

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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One of most asked questions I get from women in leadership is how to feel more respected as a leader. I love this question because it’s at the heart of what my work is all about.

 That's why I developed the Influence & Impact framework and it's why I built the Influence and Impact group coaching programme.

Essentially, being a respected leader comes down to is respecting yourself, respecting others and gaining the respect of others.

In this week’s episode, I share 10 super practical things you can do right now to gain respect as a leader.  I hope there’s a few that you identify as things you’d like to do more of or dial up a bit.

DEVELOP YOUR PERSONAL LEADERSHIP BRAND

Join me in my free taster workshop, Develop Your Personal Leadership Brand, on Monday 15 November at 12:30pm.  Learn how to take control of how others perceive you at work, get clear on the kind of leader you want to be and uncover your Zone of Genius. 

Get more details and reserve your spot here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/leadership-brand-workshop

INFLUENTIAL LEADER MASTERCLASS

You're invited to my free masterclass - How To Be An Influential Leader without Self-Doubt Holding You Back!

Learn how to avoid the 3 big influencing mistakes that keep many female leaders feeling stuck and frustrated, the steps you can take to become a more influential leader within your organisation and what you can do to turn down the volume on your inner critic. 

Join the masterclass here: https://carlamiller.lpages.co/leader/

INFLUENCE & IMPACT

Influence & Impact is my 12 month group training and coaching programme for female leaders who want to become brilliant at influencing, tackle self-doubt and make more impact at work.

The programme is based on a 3-part Influence & Impact framework and includes a year’s support with teaching calls, group coaching calls and a supportive community.

Find out more here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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We are working at a time when we are constantly bombarded with things that need our attention.  Countless emails arriving in our inbox before we’ve had time to deal with yesterday’s emails, in back to back meetings all day barely stopping to grab some lunch, calls from senior colleagues with another new task or project for our to do lists.

So, we get through it by diligently ticking things off our to do list and hoping that by the end of the week that to do list is a bit smaller (spoiler alert: it never is). 

Sound familiar? 

In this episode I’m going to share how you can step out of that busy trance you’ve been stuck in for so long and create the time you need to think about the important things.

If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway.  Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to Instagram and tag me @thisiscarlamiller

If you haven’t done so already, please leave me a review and thanks for your support of this show!

Find out more about working with Carla at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

In this episode, I interview Hannah and Rachel from The Job Share Pair. They’re on a mission to normalise job sharing as a way of life.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why job-sharing should be normalised and how we can do that
• The benefits of job sharing for the both employees and their organisation
• The practicalities of job-sharing and managing the role and relationship dynamics
• Tips on how you can propose job sharing to your employer

I really enjoyed interviewing Hannah and Rachel and fully support their mission to create a way of working that’s conducive to a happy life. I hope this podcast inspires at least one person to consider job sharing and take action to create a career that actually works for them and their lifestyle.

About Hannah and Rachel…

They started The Job Share Pair to help others realise their full potential at work without compromising family life or free time. Hannah and Rachel focus on demystifying the methodology of job sharing to organisations, providing them with all the tools needed to make it work, as well as providing bespoke coaching services for job share partners, their managers and their teams, to maximise the effectiveness of their unique partnership and provide the best opportunity for seamless working success.

CONNECT WITH THE JOB SHARE PAIR

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejobsharepair/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejobsharepair

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-job-share-pair/about/

Website: www.thejobsharepair.com

FREE QUIZ

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Take my free quiz to find out how much authority you have as a leader. You’ll get instant access to the exact steps you can take to build your authority and influence.

https://www.carlamillertraining.com/authority-quiz

FREE MASTERCLASS

How to be an influential leader without self-doubt holding you back

Sign-up to my free masterclass and learn the three big influencing mistakes that are holding you back, the steps you can take to become a more influential leader and how you can turn down the volume on your inner critic. Available only until 9 May

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Collaboration is an essential part of working life – we have to work alongside others to succeed in our role.  So I was fascinated to come across Deb Mashek’s book, “Collabor(h)ate: How to build incredible collaborative relationships at work (even if you’d rather work alone”

We’ve all experienced tension at work and felt the joy of being in a good team.  In this episode Deb and I discuss:

-        What collaboration is and why it matters

-        How and why it sometimes goes wrong

-        Strategies for building strong successful working relationships

About Deb Mashek:

Social psychologist Deb Mashek delivers high-stakes collaboration across silos, institutions, and stakeholders. An experienced business advisor, professor, and nonprofit executive, her writing appears in MIT-Sloan Management Review, Fortune, ReWorked, The Hechinger Report, and Psychology Today. Deb has been an invited speaker on collaboration and viewpoint diversity at leading organizations including the United Nations, the American Psychological Association, and Siemens. She is the author of Collabor(h)ate.

Website: www.debmashek.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-mashek/ 

Deb’s twice-monthly newsletter: https://debmashek.lpages.co/one_simple_tip

The Mashek Matrix: https://debmashek.lpages.co/mashekmatrix

The Collaboration Ecosystem: https://debmashek.lpages.co/collaboration-ecosystem-model 

My upcoming courses

Find out about October’s Be Bolder course at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder

Find out about November’s Influence For Success workshop at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influenceforsuccess

WORK WITH ME AND MY TEAM

We partner with you to:

·       Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation

·       Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid career level women

·       Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity

We also offer individuals:

-        Be Bolder, an open 4 week confidence and assertiveness course -

-        Influence & Impact, an open 3 month women’s leadership development programme

-        1:1 coaching

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

CONNECT WITH ME

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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Ep 118: 3 Steps To Reduce The Tension Between Your Team And Other Teams

What can you do when you’re constantly dealing with tensions between your team and another team that they can’t resolve for themselves?

I get asked questions like this a lot from my coaching clients so in this week’s episode, I’m teaching you my three-pronged approach for resolving friction between teams.

This is a super practical episode and I share a couple of my best leadership tools you can put into practice.

Listen to discover…

• How you can coach your team to approach situations differently
• How to negotiate with your peers
• When to push an issue upwards and when to tackle it yourself

ORDER MY BOOK

“Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle.

Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book

WORK WITH ME

As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers

Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impa

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

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Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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In this week’s episode, I’m sharing a simple piece of wisdom that’s helped me to shift my mindset and be happier. This has been so valuable for many of my clients and will really help you in your career and life.

JOIN THE BOOK LAUNCH SQUAD

My book - “Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” – is launching on Monday 19 September. I would love you to be part of my Book Launch Squad, get the book on the Amazon best-sellers list and get free access to my new career development community!

To join the Book Launch Squad, all you need to do is sign up at the link below and then on Monday 19 September, buy the book on Kindle for the special price of 99p and share it with as many people as possible.

Join the Book Launch Squad here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/launchsquad

MORE ABOUT THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY

The career development community I'm creating for women is almost ready to pilot. My aim is for it to be an all-in-one solution for female talent development from early careers to senior leaders. To start with it will be a brilliant library of career development resources combined with an online community and spaces for women to come together and support each other.

I will be running a free beta version from 1 October – 31 December 2022 to build the community and refine the idea. To be part of it, you just need to pre-order my book and send a copy of your receipt to hello@carlamiller.co.uk with the subject line “Pre-Order”, or join my launch book squad!

Pre-Order Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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Discover the simple method you can use for the moments when you want a greater sense of authority and confidence asa manager and leader.

Giving honest and direct feedback is an essential part of being an effective leader. Honest feedback says that you care about a person's development, you care about the work that they do and you want to help them improve because you value them.

In this week’s episode, I share why feedback is so important, why psychological safety is foundational to a positive and constructive feedback environment, and the five key elements to giving constructive criticism to a team member.

HELPFUL LINKS

Authority Magazine Article - Giving Feedback; How To Be Honest Without Being Hurtful: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/carla-miller-of-impact-consulting-giving-feedback-how-to-be-honest-without-being-hurtful-449d9a69394b

Ep 25: How to disagree with people more senior than you: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-25-how-to-disagree-with-people-more-senior-than-you

Ep 21: Handling negative feedback like a pro: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-21-handling-negative-feedback

ORDER MY BOOK

“Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle.

Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book

WORK WITH ME

As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers

Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impa

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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Meetings are a part of every job and the higher you progress in your career, the more meetings you need to attend. But are all meetings necessary and are they achieving a specific outcome for your team, project or organisation?

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Mamie Kanfer Stewart, a coach and consultant who trains teams and organisations to develop a healthy and productive meeting culture.

We discuss:

• How to establish whether you need a meeting and the alternatives to holding one
• Ways that leaders and participants can prepare for meetings effectively
• How to chair meetings inclusively for different personalities and thinking styles
• Different approaches to running successful hybrid meetings

This episode is packed full of practical tips so make sure you note them down and put them into action in your team!

MORE ABOUT MAMIE

Mamie Kanfer Stewart learned about organizational culture and management from her family business--GOJO Industries, inventors of PURELL® Hand Sanitizer--before launching Meeteor.

Meeteor’s mission is to help people individually and collectively work smarter, happier and thrive. Through training, coaching and consulting, Meeteor enables teams and organizations to develop a healthy and productive meeting culture.

Mamie holds degrees from New York University Stern School of Business and Kansas City Art Institute.

Mamie’s website: https://www.mamieks.com/
Momentum: Creating effective, engaging and enjoyable meetings: https://www.meeteor.com/momentum
The Modern Manager Podcast: https://themodernmanager.com/
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamiekanferstewart/
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamieks/  

ORDER MY BOOK

“Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now available on Kindle and the paperback is out on Tuesday 20 September.

Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book

BE BOLDER

Increase your confidence and assertiveness at work in Be Bolder, my 4 session course for women.

Learn how to set healthy boundaries, say no more often, speak up more confidently in meetings, worry less about what others think of you, have the courage to have challenging conversations and be more assertive in your communication.

Each weekly session is delivered as a 90-minute online workshop with bite sized videos and coaching exercises to do between sessions. Our next cohort starts on Wednesday 5 October. 

Find out more here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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I spend a lot of time coaching women around confidence, giving them tools to build their confidence and shining a light on the role gender bias plays in making us doubt ourselves.  But confidence issues often start a long time before women enter the workplace and the pressure that girls face today thanks to social media is huge.

In this episode I interview Laura Sercombe, the inspiring CEO of GFS (Girl’s Friendly Society), a charity that works with girls to inspire and empower them to live their best lives.  This year my business has been making a donation to fund a girl to attend one of GFS’s confidence building sessions for every participant in our open Be Bolder courses, so it was great to explore this topic with Laura.

We talked about why there is a need for the work GFS does, what’s causing girls as young as 6 to struggle with their confidence and the importance of positive role models and safe spaces where girls can be themselves.

Laura’s Bio:

For almost 30 years I have worked as part of the third sector in service delivery charities with a focus around challenging injustice – around education, disability and gender. I am driven by a desire to see more equity in the world and so it will be no surprise that I have a real interest in addressing EDI in the roles I have been fortunate to work in.

I am lucky enough to work in an environment I really enjoy; as CEO for GFS (Girls Friendly Society), a children’s charity with a mission to support girls to be proud of who they are. This is because girls as young as six tell us this is something they cannot do. Our hope is that this works contribute to the movement to address gender inequity for girls and young women.

At GFS, we work with girls across England and Wales in areas where research says they do not have the same life opportunities as their peers – to inspire and empower them to live their best lives.

GFS is an exciting charity that we are proud to be caretakers of. The history is extraordinary as GFS is one of the longest running charities in England and Wales, devoted solely to meeting the needs for girls and young women. We have a real focus on developing partnerships with organisations that are keen to be involved and support this objective.

From an early age, girls are well aware of the far reaching gender inequalities that exist for them. We are focused on building a fair society one girl at a time by inspiring the girls to think beyond their own experience and empowering them to have the confidence to live the life they want to. This takes hard work and dedication by the volunteers who deliver sessions each week for the girls.

GFS website: https://girlsfriendlysociety.org.uk/

Donate an hour: https://hour.girlsfriendlysociety.org.uk/

WORK WITH ME AND MY TEAM

We partner with you to:

·       Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation

·       Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid career level women

·       Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity

We also offer individuals:

-        Be Bolder, an open 4 week confidence and assertiveness course

-        Influence & Impact, an open 3 month women’s leadership development programme

-        1:1 coaching

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me at https://calendly.com/carla-miller/call-with-carla

CONNECT WITH ME

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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Gender and ethnicity pay gaps are a very real issue in the UK and worldwide – so how do we change that? 

This week’s episode is part two of my interview Michelle Gyimah, the Director of Equality Pays, a gender and ethnicity equality consultancy dedicated to closing workplace pay gaps.

We discuss what organisations need to know about tackling the gender and ethnicity pay gaps and how they can take action to make the changes that are needed.

In part one, we talked about how to ask for a pay rise or negotiate a higher salary when you start a new role. You can listen to that episode here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/podcast

MORE ABOUT MICHELLE

Michelle Gyimah is a passionate advocate for enabling women (and men) to progress in their careers in a way that suits their outside of work responsibilities and lifestyle choices. She does this by empowering workplaces to radically rethink how they can support their employees to thrive at work.

Michelle’s unique understanding of employee engagement, workplace challenges and personal experiences enables her to embed practical application into her consultancy.

She has over 8 years’ experience of working at the Equality and Human Rights Commission and holds a Masters in Human Rights from The University of Manchester.

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellegyimah/

Visit the Equality Pays website: https://www.equalitypays.co.uk/

Read Michelle’s Whitepaper - Women, Race, Money and Representation: How pay gap reporting is shaking up corporate vulnerability: https://equalitypays.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1071087

RELATED EPISODES

Ep 58: The Challenges We Face As Women In The Workplace: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-58-women-in-the-workplace

Ep 84: Breaking The Bias: https://carla-miller.mykajabi.com/blog/ep-84-breaking-the-bias

WORK WITH CARLA

As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers

Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

PRE-ORDER MY BOOK

My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops!

I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1

CONNECT WITH ME

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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This week is another medley, showcasing the most impactful tips and insights from previous guests and episodes. Our topic is how to present to senior stakeholders and colleagues with confidence.

In this episode Sandra Francis, Rupal Patel and myself cover:

• Speaking the language of senior stakeholders
• How to feel comfortable dealing with interruptions
• Owning your expertise and authority with senior leaders or in a male-dominated space
• How to present information so it lands for everyone in the room

I hope this episode gives you practical tips and lots of inspiration.

EPISODES FEATURED

Episode 93: Succeeding in a Male-Dominated Environment with Sandra Francis: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/blog/ep-93-succeeding-in-a-male-dominated-environment-with-sandra-francis

Episode 98: From CIA to CEO with Rupal Patel: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/blog/ep-98

Episode 82: Speaking the Language of Senior Stakeholders: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/blog/ep-82-speaking-the-lanuage-of-senior-stakeholders

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS

Sandra Francis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esanfra/

Rupal Patel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupal-patel-2145a960/ 

WORK WITH ME

As well as coaching women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, I also give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers

Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

PRE-ORDER MY BOOK

My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops!

I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1

CONNECT WITH ME

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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Find out how to reduce your frustration at work using this simple mindset shift.

We all experience frustration at work when something or someone is standing in the way of what we want to achieve. Most of us make it about that person or situation but in fact we often cause our own frustration. 

In this episode we cover the 3 ways in which YOU are the source of your own frustration and give you tips which will dramatically reduce your frustration level at home and in life!

So much of what we do in life and at work is habitual. As author James Clear says, “the quality of our lives depends on the quality of our habits”. But habits can be hard to form and hard to break as they sit within the subconscious part of our brain.

In this episode of the Influence & Impact for Female Leaders podcast I’ll be teaching you how to can create new habits and break unhelpful old habits to take control of your daily life and prime it for success.  I’ll also be sharing my top habits for confidence, focus and happiness.

If you haven’t done so already, please leave me a review and thanks for your support of this show!

Do you want to fulfil your potential as a leader? It starts with understanding your strengths – and what’s holding you back! Take my 2 minute leadership quiz at:

https://www.carlamillertraining.com/quiz and you’ll get instant access to a customised path to becoming a more inspiring and impactful female leader.

For more leadership advice, join the Influence & Impact community by following my Influence & Impact page on Facebook or follow @thisiscarlamiller on Instagram.

Find out more about working with Carla at https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

The new year is a great opportunity to change how you approach your work life to make it work better for you. One way you can do this is by getting clear on some meaningful and realistic boundaries.

There is an art to both setting and holding boundaries, particularly when it feels uncomfortable to say no or disappoint someone else.

This episode is inspired by Beth Stallwood’s debut book - WorkJoy: A toolkit for a better working life.  The tools and practices are from her insightful and practical chapter on boundaries.

I share:

• The four signs you need to set or update your boundaries
• The three types of boundaries you should have
• How to create clear boundaries in your career and personal life
• Three steps to holding your boundaries confidently
  
  

Make sure you get your copy of WorkJoy: A toolkit for a better working life.  
You can get the Kindle version for 99p on Monday 9 January!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/WorkJoy-toolkit-better-working-life/dp/1788603583/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PUD81B000CXV&keywords=workjoy&qid=1666024483&sprefix=workjoy%2Caps%2C72&sr=8-1

HELPFUL LINKS

Find out more about Beth: https://bethstallwood.com/

Ep 89: Finding Your WorkJoy with Beth Stallwood: https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/c4e2ffefc9123ef631f2fb110ea2fbed

Ep 119: Are You Trying To Do It All?: https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/95800afa877f3102c01908105e202fc9

Ep 117: Are You Asking For What You Want?: https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/ea50b48e3484b101a9917253dae2b2b3

Ep 95: Setting Boundaries As A Working Parent: https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/142ba5c939356fd2a5473cb20ef27d94

Ep 75: Are You A People Pleaser?: https://pod.link/1435136477/episode/270919d8b209b48e8f42f7bf3f960517

BE BOLDER – JOIN US IN MARCH

Increase your confidence and assertiveness at work in Be Bolder, my 4 session course for women. Our next cohort begins on Tuesday 7 March.

Learn how to set healthy boundaries, say no more often, speak up more confidently in meetings, worry less about what others think of you, have the courage to have challenging conversations and be more assertive in your communication.

Find out more and join here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/be-bolder

WORK WITH ME

I coach women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact and give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

Keynotes, training and coaching: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/employers

Influence & Impact: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/influence-impact

ORDER MY BOOK

“Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” is now in paperback and on Kindle.

Closing the Influence Gap empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, leading their way and changing it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face.

Find out more and order you copy here: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book 

CONNECT WITH ME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/

Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/

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Do you feel like your ability to do a good job depends on how much experience or how many skills or qualifications you have? And you never feel like you have enough.

Do you worry that you don’t know enough to confidently answer questions in meetings or move to the next level in your career?

If you’re nodding your head, then this week’s episode is a must listen. I share:

• The very real reason why women doubt their skills and experience more than men do
• Why the desire to be seen as an expert could be holding you back and how to recognise this
• How to feel confident NOT knowing all the answers

You worth at work is not determined by how much you know and I hope this episode reminds you of that.

HELPFUL LINKS

The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It – Valerie Young: https://www.amazon.com.au/Secret-Thoughts-Successful-Women-Impostor-ebook/dp/B004KPM1N0

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I coach women leaders to have more influence, make more impact and be kinder to themselves in my programme Influence & Impact, help women at all stages of their careers have more confidence and assertiveness in my course Be Bolder and give keynote speeches and trainings to organisations wanting to develop women in leadership roles.

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me.

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In this episode of the Influence & Impact podcast for female leaders I'm chatting to Eleanor Tweddell, author of the book "Why Losing Your Job Could Be the Best Thing That Ever Happened To You".  We talk about how to thrive when you've been made redundant, from dealing with those initial emotions to making decisions about your next steps. 

We also discuss how leaders who are making colleagues redundant can handle it with kindness.  Redundancy is one of life's big events and Eleanor has done a wonderful job of taking her experiences and creating a toolkit others can use.

About my guest: Eleanor Tweddell founded Another Door when she was made redundant and had a feeling she wanted to do something other than corporate life. She has worked for organisations such as Costa Coffee, Virgin Atlantic, Vodafone and Channel 4 - but it felt like it was time to change.  She said to get curious about what else was out there, and what else could she be doing. She wrote a blog, started a podcast and wrote a book 'Why losing your job could be the best thing to happen to you' published by Penguin in Nov 2020.

Another Door is a club supporting people in the space in-between a door closing and the next door opening and takes people from shock to thriving. Another Door also works with businesses to handle redundancies fairly and supports their employees with outplacement workshops.

To find out more about Eleanor you can connect with her on Linkedin, or visit  https://www.anotherdoor.co.uk/

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There are these unspoken rules about the world of work that most of us buy into without questioning.  One of those rules is that we don’t say no to our line manager or disagree with senior stakeholders.  As a result, people end up frustrated, overworked, and demotivated because they’ve never learnt how to challenge the thinking of senior stakeholders without challenging their authority.  They’ve never learnt how to speak truth to power.

In this episode of the Influence & Impact for Female Leaders podcast I will be sharing 9 practical strategies to help you to disagree with someone in authority without negatively impacting your career or your relationship.  Whether you are dealing with your line manager, senior management team or your board you will find practical insights you can use to learn how to challenge in a constructive and career building way.

If you haven’t done so already, please leave me a review and thanks for your support of this show!

Do you want to fulfil your potential as a leader? It starts with understanding your strengths – and what is holding you back! Take my 2 minute leadership quiz at: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/quiz and you’ll get instant access to a customised path to becoming a more inspiring and impactful female leader.

For more leadership advice, join the Influence & Impact community by following my Influence & Impact page on Facebook or follow @thisiscarlamiller on Instagram.

Find out more about working with Carla at https://www.carlamillertraining.com

If you’re thinking about moving into a Director role or are new in your Director role this straight taking conversation will give you some insights to prepare you. I talk to listener Gabi Field about her experience stepping up to Director level in an interim capacity and what she learnt from it.  We discuss…

-        How you know you’re ready to step up to Director level

-        How imposter feelings crop up as you step out of your comfort zone

-        How you learn to think at an organisation-wide level

-        How Gabi handled leading her former peers

-        What Gabi wishes she’d known before stepping up

Other episodes you may find helpful:

Ep 60 From Specialist to Generalist - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-60-from-specialist-to-generalist/id1435136477?i=1000532062903

Ep 41 - What I wish I'd known about managing -https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-41-what-i-wish-id-know-about-managing/id1435136477?i=1000514675261

Ep 37 - How to start a new job well - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-37-how-to-start-a-new-job-well/id1435136477?i=1000510992334

Ep 35 - When you’re promoted above your peers - https://www.carlamillertraining.com/blog/ep-35-when-you-re-promoted-above-your-peers

Ep 30 - Stepping up to the next level of leadership - https://www.carlamillertraining.com/blog/ep-20-stepping-up-to-the-next-level-of-leadership

Gabi’s Bio:

Gabi was the Director of Fundraising and Comms at Refuge, leading the income generation and communication functions to support women and their children experiencing domestic abuse- including campaigning, high value partnerships, celebrity ambassadors and mass markets. Gabi has worked in the charity sector for 10 years, starting as a community fundraiser in a local charity and working across large and medium charities. Gabi has a real passion for people, both their abilities, their development and their uniqueness they bring to a team. She truly believes in the power of a team. Gabi lives in West Sussex with her cat Flo and enjoys yoga, walking and baking.

Gabi’s LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabi-field-fundraising/

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·       Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation

·       Build women’s confidence - particularly your early and mid career level women

·       Empower men and leaders to become allies for gender equity

We also offer individuals:

-        Be Bolder, an open 4 week confidence and assertiveness course

-        Influence & Impact, an open 3 month women’s leadership development programme

-        1:1 coaching

Get in touch to find out more or book a call with me at https://calendly.com/carla-miller/call-with-carla

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Starting a new organisation can be daunting at the best of times but starting as a leader when everyone is working remotely adds new levels of complexity.  So in this episode I’m sharing my advice on how to start a leadership role in a new organisation.  I talk about being intentional about the impression you want to make, getting aligned on expectations, building relationships with key stakeholders and much more.

Plus I’ve invited a special guest in for a chat about this topic too. Victoria Wickenden is a member of my Influence & Impact programme who started a leadership role during lockdown.  She shared her top tips in a brilliant article and I invited her on the podcast to talk about what she has learnt from her experience and she shares some great insights and ideas.

You can read Victoria’s article at

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/on-boarding-remotely-lessons-from-coivd-new-starter-victoria/

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Up to 50% of people have introverted tendencies yet meetings are still designed in a way that doesn’t allow them to contribute effectively.  In this episode I’m talking to Emma Taggart, a leadership and career coach for introverted leaders about what introverts bring to the workplace and leadership, how to have confidence as an introvert and how we can run meetings in a more inclusive and effective way.

It's a super practical conversation that I highly recommend, whether you recognise your own introverted tendencies or you want to run a team that brings the best out in everyone, regardless of their thinking style.

About Emma Taggart:

Emma Taggart is a leadership and career coach for introverted leaders. She helps ambitious people with a quiet, reserved and unassuming style to feel confident in their capabilities and progress their careers without changing who they are.

Before training as a coach Emma was policy director at a breast cancer charity, chief of staff to a prominent politician, and ran an independent consultancy supporting not-for-profit organisations to campaign and influence effectively.

The Introvert Success Scorecard - assess yourself against 9 criteria you need to build a successful career as an introverted leader: https://www.emmataggart.co.uk/scorecard-signup

 Emma’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-taggart/

Emma’s website: https://www.emmataggart.co.uk/

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·       Develop your women leaders and prepare them to advance within the organisation