Nov 27
You Need to Be Less Defensive. Here’s Why Stoic Empathy Changes Everything.
Most people think being “strong” means defending every point. But defensiveness is often what destroys clarity, connection, and influence.
In this episode, Kwame and Shermin Kruse explore Stoic Empathy — the skill of staying grounded, aware, and emotionally balanced even when co ... Show More
57m 59s
Jan 2022
1304: How to make more money in 2022 with Alexandra Carter, Author of Ask For More
<p>In the wake of The Great Resignation, what are the new ways employees can leverage this movement to ask for more money? Whether you're seeking a raise at your current company or looking to negotiate a new salary, guest Alex Carter joins to discuss insights from the paperback o ... Show More
33m 33s
Jan 2017
Build Your Dream Network with Kelly Hoey
I promised you that on the “Better Off” podcast, we would tackle uncomfortable, and even controversial, money and investing issues. And high up on the list of anxieties is trying to land a new job or move up the food chain in your existing workplace. Of course, it’s all about who ... Show More
36m 26s
Aug 2023
110. Building Equitable Relationships with Eve Rodsky (Fair Play)
What is the Second Shift? And how is it harming women? The second shift is defined as labor performed in the home outside of work –– things like grocery shopping or prepping dinner or lunches, childcare, pet care, cleaning, and managing finances –– which mostly falls on women. To ... Show More
1h 14m
Nov 2019
Don’t Leave Money on the Table with These Powerful Negotiation Strategies (with Jacqueline Twillie)
I’ve negotiated for a lot over my career and it always induces a sense of panic coupled with my heart rate shooting way up, but the truth is, every time I negotiate I earn more or pay less. Thanks to Jacqueline Twillie, the Founder and President of ZeroGap.co, a global training, ... Show More
38m 13s
Jun 2022
221. 4 Changes You Should Make To Your Business In This Economy
If you follow the news – and even if you don’t – you’ve seen and heard an uptick in economic related chatter lately. It’s everywhere, but what does it mean and how should we react?Whether it’s gas prices, inflation or interest rates, something is afoot. As you’ve no doubt learned ... Show More
18m 45s
May 2023
The Cost of Not Listening in Negotiation with Christine Miles, Ep #359
<p>What does it cost people and organizations not to listen? Are you solving the wrong problems? Or worse, are you losing relationships, customers, and potential opportunities? The cost of not listening could cripple you and your organization. Christine Miles joins me in this epi ... Show More
23m 55s
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company
In this episode, Courtney Kelly, MBA, PE, Construction Project Manager, and author, discusses how to have difficult conversations in the construction industry being a woman of color.
You'll learn how to:
1. Understand their perspective first to pivot them to yours.
2. Building friendships/ relationships is a ... Show More