The Power of Repair: Nance Schick on Healing, Boundaries, and Being Human

In this special, full-length episode of the FCW Society Podcast, Joanne sits down for an uncut, deeply delightful 40-minute conversation with the brilliant Nance Schick for a rich, unfiltered conversation on what it really means to embody FCW values—Respect, Encourage, Celebrate—in work, relationships, and everyday life.Nance is a New York-based employment attorney and global workplace mediator with a passion for keeping people out of court and guiding them toward healing, dignity, and solutions. With over two decades of experience—including HR roles at UPS and years working with sports professionals—Nance brings both compassion and strategic insight to her work. She’s on a mission to create healthier work cultures by helping people resolve conflict before it escalates.This episode is full of laughs, vulnerability, and fiercely honest insights. Nance shares why she believes being a “fucking cool woman” means constantly working on yourself, setting boundaries, holding compassion without enabling, and embracing complexity. “I think I’m an FCW in training—and the training never ends,” she says. And that kind of humility is the heart of cool.Tune in for:  A reframe on empowerment vs. enabling  The case for mediation over litigation (and why courts rarely offer healing)  What workplaces and family systems get wrong about conflict  Why collaboration is the business model of the future  What she’s learned from working with men—and why men need new models, tooIf you’ve ever struggled to trust your power, set healthy boundaries, or speak truth with kindness, this conversation is for you. As Nance says: “Keep listening with your third ear for the hurt you can heal.”Nance’s Linkshttps://thirdearcr.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nanceschick/https://www.facebook.com/home.phphttps://www.youtube.com/@thirdearCRSupport the FCW Podcast:If you love what you’re hearing, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your favorite podcast platform. Help us spread the word about the F*cking Cool Women making a difference in the world!Share and Follow - thanks! Website: www.FCWSociety.comFollow: https://linktr.ee/fcwsocietyLink to be a guest on the podcast! (share with your FCW friends) https://bit.ly/FCWpodcastform