Growing up in the heart of the Confederacy, Maggie Lena Walker started work as a laundress at age nine. At the urging of her mother and mentors, she turned to education, and used it to propel her life forward — graduating high school at 16, working as a teacher, and learning accounting. Those experiences, coupled with her strong work ethic, culminated in Wal ... Show More
Nov 12
The “Hidden Blockers” That Are Limiting Your Leadership Potential
Many of us have internal beliefs—I need it done now, I know I’m right, I need to be involved—that feel like truth but actually hold us back as leaders. Executive coach Muriel Wilkins calls these counterproductive beliefs “hidden blockers,” and she talks Women at Work hosts Amy Ga ... Show More
32m 37s
May 2022
Episode 16: Actually, I CAN with Dr. Lori Koerner
Dr. Lori Koerner has been in the field of education for three decades. She spent the first 26 years of her career as an elementary school teacher, having taught every grade. She is a Fulbright Specialist Scholar, and served as an adjunct professor of special education at several ... Show More
50m 22s
Oct 2024
722: The Playbook for Winning the Status Game (with Alison Fragale, Distinguished Scholar of Organizational Behavior)
Welcome to an interview with the author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve, Alison Fragale. In her book, Alison addresses the recurring questions from high powered and early career women alike: How do women thread the needle of kindness and competence in t ... Show More
47m 29s
Apr 2024
Marian Baldini - Kencrest: Leading a 90-Day Miracle
<p>In this episode, Dr. Laura Sicola interviews Marian Baldini, the CEO and president of Kencrest, a human services and early learning provider. Marian shares her experiences and insights on leadership communication, including the importance of enrolling people to their giftednes ... Show More
26m 50s
Nov 2024
231 Carly Fiorina - The Characteristics of Leaders
<p>Twenty-five years ago she made history when she became the first woman to be named CEO of a top company. Carly Fiorina became CEO of Hewlett Packard in 1999. During her tenure as Chair and CEO, HP became the largest technology company in the world, as cash flow, revenue, and p ... Show More
17m 53s
Jul 2025
Driving Business Impact with Talent Development at Scale With Martha Soehren
Traditional L&D teams often struggle to prove their value—but at Comcast, Martha Soehren built a Talent Development function that drove measurable business impact at scale. In this episode, Martha shares how her team aligned with strategic priorities, built trusted stakeholder re ... Show More
44m 25s
Mar 2025
530: Bill Gates & Steve Ballmer's Direct Advisor: Leadership, Self-Management, and Life Lessons
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 530, an interview with a seasoned executive coach and the author of You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), Sabina Nawaz.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, Sabina shares her journey f ... Show More
45m 46s