The Still Space Podcast

Artificial Intelligence is writing resumes, replacing employees, contributing to massive layoffs, and making a lot of mistakes. In this episode I illustrate a story that shows how to position yourself in a way that can’t be replicated. Here is the link to my new Executive Presence Audit debuted in this podcast - https://tinyurl.com/2nd458tu For more information on being undeniable in work and life, go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com or email me at [email protected]

There’s a moment that happens to a lot of high-performing leaders… and almost nobody talks about it directly. Nothing is technically wrong. You just don’t remember who you are anymore. In this episode we discuss what is happening and how to rediscover your core identity – the part of you that laughs, loves, listens, and excels. Here is the link to my new Executive Presence Audit debuted in this podcast - https://tinyurl.com/2nd458tu For more information on being undeniable in work and life, go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com or email me at [email protected]

Most leaders who feel overlooked are not overlooked because of competence. They are overlooked because of signal distortion. In other words — the room is not receiving the full version of who they are. In this episode we define what to do about it. Here is the link to my new Executive Presence Audit debuted in this podcast - https://tinyurl.com/2nd458tu For more information on being undeniable in work and life, go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com or email me at [email protected]

In this episode we dig into how to narrow the gap between your ability and how you are showing up so that you are valued, hired, promoted and included. Here is the link to my new Executive Presence Audit debuted in this podcast - https://tinyurl.com/2nd458tu For more information on being undeniable in work and life, go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com or email me at [email protected]

I want to start today with something I have never said quite this directly on this podcast before. The reason capable professionals don't advance — or aren't taken seriously — is not that they lack ability. It is that they have agreed with a flawed assumption about themselves so many times it became a core belief. And you cannot out-strategize a core belief. In today’s episode we talk about what actually to do about it. Go here for more information on The Must-Have Community: https://www.maryleegannon.com/the-must-have-community-f324448f-a1e0-4184-a78d-027906d715c4. For more information on being undeniable in work and life, go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com or email me at [email protected]

Job seekers are having a very difficult time finding positions right now. In this episode we discuss why, what to do about it, how to rise from the AI slush pile, and position your uniqueness to be valued, hired, promoted, and undeniable. BONUS: Here is the link to my new Executive Presence Audit debuted in this podcast - https://tinyurl.com/2nd458tu For more information on being undeniable in work and life, go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com or email me at [email protected]

If you’re a senior leader, over 40, and you’ve built a solid career—but somehow you’re still being overlooked while others are getting promoted—this episode is for you. You’re capable. You’re experienced. You’ve done the work. And yet… something isn’t landing. Take a listen. BONUS: Here is the link to my new Executive Presence Audit debuted in this podcast - https://tinyurl.com/2nd458tu  For more information on being undeniable in work and life, go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com  or email me at [email protected]  

I’ve been spending a lot of time answering questions about AI for my clients and how to position themselves in lieu of this industry disruptor. In this episode I tell you how to prepare for what is coming and place yourself as the undeniable maven you are. Here is the link to my new Executive Presence Audit debuted in this podcast - https://tinyurl.com/2nd458tu For more information on being undeniable in work and life, go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com or email me at [email protected]  

This week’s Radiant you Group Coaching Call was so enlightening I am going to share with you some of the insights clients gleamed from being coached on real life corporate situations. Take a listen to how heaviness became lightness, confidence and freedom on the call. For more information on being undeniable in work and life, go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com. Also - check out The Executive Edge Accelerator 90-Day Cohort that starts May 1st.  

In this episode we talk about stories we tell ourselves about our capabilities, how to undo them, what to replace them with and how to show up as the person who makes things happen. For more information on being undeniable in work and life, go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com. Also - check out The Executive Edge Accelerator 90-Day Cohort that starts May 1st.

Tired of watching others with less experience rise the ladder while you remain overlooked? It’s time to claim the recognition and promotion you deserve. In this episode we discuss the framework of The Executive Edge Accelerator - a high-touch 90-day coaching cohort for leaders ready to bridge the Edge Gap between their capability and how they're experienced — so they stop being overlooked and start being called on for the decisions that matter. This is for you if you want to be more effective, seen for that, promoted, hired and included. Learn more here.

In this episode, we talk about what to do when someone purposefully sets out to destroy you or make your life miserable. This is a real-life experience of mine that I’m sharing to help you learn from it. For more information on being undeniable is work and life, go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

This episode is not about fighting misogyny with more force, but countering it by anchoring into an anxiety-resistant core identity that cannot be diminished, erased, or distorted by systems that were never designed with women in mind. Here you will learn how to position your work as elevated, embodied, and deeply relevant. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Misogyny is the hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women. It shows up in the workforce in ways you don’t see coming or recognize when it is happening to you. You’re critiquing your own behavior, wondering what you did wrong when bias is at play. In this episode we discuss what it looks like and how to deal with it before you lose yourself to the stereotypes thrown your way. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Welcome back to the place where we explore what it means to live from your anxiety-resistant core identity — the identity that remains steady, worthy, and whole no matter what challenges life throws your way. Today, we’re going to explore something that every leader, every caregiver, every high performer, and every human battles with – self-sabotage – when you get in your own way. We’ll learn how to identify as well as the practices that will keep you from it, and what to do when you are in the middle of it. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Here in the Still Space we explore what it means to live from your anxiety-resistant, unshakably relevant core identity — the identity that stays steady no matter what season of life or leadership you’re in. Today, we’re diving into a topic that quietly steals joy, confidence, and peace for so many leaders, high achievers, caregivers and good people: perfectionism. Learn what it is, how it evolves, what it costs you and how to counter it. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Today we’re exploring one of the most important truths I’ve learned through coaching hundreds of leaders, parents, caretakers, high achievers, and beautifully imperfect humans: Your identity matters most when life shifts beneath your feet. We’ll talk about what to do when you are unsure, how to steady yourself, and what defines you no matter what the situation. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

If you’ve been stereotyped you know the frustration this causes. You feel as if there is no way to undo it and that you’ll always be prejudiced against by others with this label. In this episode we talk about how to avoid being called emotional, what to do when this has already happened, and how to avoid it in the future. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Executive presence isn’t charisma, polish, or fancy leadership jargon. It’s the felt sense that you are grounded, clear, and trustworthy under pressure — what you often call an anxiety-resistant identity. In this episode we will discuss how to have it and sustain it in difficult situations. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where a person makes someone question their own reality, memory, and sanity through tactics like lying, denial, and trivializing. It is a type of emotional abuse that makes the victim doubt their judgment and feel confused, often leading to a loss of self-esteem and increased dependence on the abuser. In this episode we dig deeper into what it is, why it happens, how to spot it,, and what to do about it, For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

When you close one chapter of your life that has brought you great reward you can be a little apprehensive about what lies ahead. In this episode I share with you the personal story of leaving a 16-year career role, what I discovered and how I planned for a smooth transition. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

If you’ve ever felt like anxiety quietly runs your life, or that you wake up every morning bracing for the day instead of embracing it, you’re not alone. Many of us have moments where it feels like life is happening to us instead of through us. But here’s the truth: your identity—the core of who you are—can be shaped to resist anxiety. Yes, you can cultivate a version of yourself that remains grounded, even when the world feels like it’s spinning out of control. And today, I want to show you exactly how to do that—how to build an anxiety-resistant identity that carries you through life with calm, clarity, and confidence. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Today, we’re diving into a topic that changes everything for leaders, parents, and anyone who wants to be truly influential: Leading with presence, not productivity. In a world that glorifies busyness, it’s easy to equate being productive with being effective. But here’s the truth: you can accomplish everything on your to-do list and still feel invisible, disconnected, or exhausted. Presence changes that. Presence creates trust, influence, and impact — without the exhaustion of endless doing. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Today, we’re talking about a practice that transforms overwhelm, self-doubt, and disconnection into confidence, clarity, and grounded power. If you’ve ever felt pulled in a million directions, unsure of your choices, or disconnected from who you are at your core, this episode is for you. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Today, we’re diving into a topic that touches all of us, especially as we move through midlife: How to stay relevant — at work, at home, and in your own life. It’s a feeling many of us wrestle with: the fear that we’re being left behind, forgotten, or invisible. Titles fade. Roles shift. Kids grow up. Technology and trends change faster than we can adapt. But relevance is not about keeping up with the world. It’s about keeping up with yourself. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Who hasn’t had a situation where they’ve felt persecuted, stressed, or unprepared to execute at their best? In this episode we detail specific mindful practices that calm you and leave you poised to be at your best despite the circumstances. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

The experience of your life can never be better than your thoughts about it. When you know how to connect with your anxiety resistant core identity it is the most effective way to be unshakably relevant in work, life, and relationships. In this brief segment you will see how the Radiant You! Membership Program is a place you belong when you want to trade anxiety to be unshakably relevant. This describes what goes on in the program and what changes for you. See if you can relate. Join us here >>> https://www.maryleegannon.com/Radiant-You

As we start the New Year here are some ways to launch with a plan the resonates with your goals. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Would you take a trip without a map? Of course not. So why do you think you can create a New Year’s resolution and get there just because you want to? In this episode we try something different to get you on course for a life that resonates with what you want. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

In this episode we learn what it takes to connect with your core anxiety resistant identity so that you are unshakably relevant in work, life, and relationships. You have a radiance. A quiet knowing. A voice that says, “Enough. I’m done chasing what’s broken and blaming myself. I’m creating my own destiny – life by design from my core, not default from lack of direction.” For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

In this episode we zoom out to take a look at you three, five, ten years from now. It’s hard to do if you’re stuck on a particular narrative. We’ll talk about how to break the negative cycle so that you may be inspired again. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

The holidays are coming. You've probably already thought about your menu, who's coming, where they'll sit, who's bringing who, what the decor is, how will the refrigerator accommodate all the food, who will help clean up, who will be late, what guests will bring the drama du jour. Then there are the feelings. Will you be disappointed? Will you be sad that someone isn’t there? Will you be upset with the person bringing the drama or the ones who can’t come? How will you stop the overwhelm? I created a one page tip sheet for my clients that I'm sharing with you in this episode so that you may keep it in your kitchen this holiday season to help you stay calm. Be prepared to enjoy the holiday without the stress, pressure, perfectionism, drama and let-down. You deserve to feel joy and gratitude. If you would like the tip sheet here is the link >>>> https://www.maryleegannon.com/pl/2147636284 For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com Follow on Social Media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryleegannon/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayaPersonLives/videos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maryleegannon/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marylee.gannon.3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-still-space-podcast/id1631856681 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/276ISrxS9ow4EFHciLWvjB

Let’s face it – almost all people have experiences from their childhood that were emotionally distressing, overwhelming, and threatened their safety. This, in the psychological field can be called childhood trauma. I am not a psychologist. I am a coach. In coaching and consulting I see the ramifications of past unhealed experiences that show up in behaviors in the workplace and in relationships. In this episode we will discuss how to identify when you are dealing with someone whose bad behavior may have been triggered by a situation that opens a wound from their past, what you can do about it, and what you can do if you notice you feel triggered by a situation whereby your reaction is too intense and prolonged. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com Follow on Social Media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryleegannon/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayaPersonLives/videos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maryleegannon/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marylee.gannon.3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-still-space-podcast/id1631856681 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/276ISrxS9ow4EFHciLWvjB  

When we are out of alignment everything suffers –work, family, relationships, peace, health, sleep, and more. We make assumptions, have expectations, take things personally, are not true to our word, are continually disappointed, angry, sad, and in despair. We aren’t at our best and start getting characterized in ways that are not authentically who we are. In this episode we talk about how to avoid this trap and what to do when we are in it. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

It happens as early as we have memories. Someone doesn’t like us or what we’ve done. They say something that maligns us. We feel it is unfair and then react, losing sight on everything else that is true. In this episode we discuss how to manage ourselves with courage when we are disliked. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

You may not think you have a big ego but if you find yourself regretting emotional outbursts or withdrawing when you really want to be heard, your ego is screaming for validation and your presence of mind is compromised. In this episode not only will we discuss what’s going on in those moments, but how to navigate them with grace. Here’s the link to the free Flow-on-the-Go-Guide mentioned in the Podcast to help you show up strong at work and in life >>> https://www.maryleegannon.com/flow-on-the-go-guide-email - For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com  

If you want to advance in your career this list holds very important things you do not want to do because they will drive your boss insane. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com Follow on Social Media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryleegannon/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayaPersonLives/videos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maryleegannon/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marylee.gannon.3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-still-space-podcast/id1631856681 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/276ISrxS9ow4EFHciLWvjB  

The Latest Still Space Podcast #171 How to Do Nothing So Something Emerges Most of us know what it feels like to be on the treadmill to nowhere. You work hard, some things go well, a lot of things are not going so well so you do what you know how to do – work harder. Now things are not only not going well but you’re also exhausted. In this episode we discuss how sometimes you just have to slow down to a standstill, let all the chaos settle and allow what emerges to come forth without any expectations or fears. And sometimes what arises makes us squirm. We will also discuss how to sit with the uncertainty long enough to listen for what needs to be seen, heard and felt. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

In this episode we get frank about why corporate America is no longer able to hold onto top talent, why employees change jobs every two years, why cultures who claim to care about employees are imploding, and how we can be part of the solution. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

In this episode we discuss the merits of being humble and how to apply those concepts at work without being passed over. Too often leaders think their work is being noticed. Learn how to position your achievements to be seen without seeming boastful and self-serving. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com  Follow on Social Media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryleegannon/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayaPersonLives/videos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maryleegannon/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marylee.gannon.3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-still-space-podcast/id1631856681 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/276ISrxS9ow4EFHciLWvjB

Life carries stress. It carries joy too. Our job is to make space for the joy among the stress. In this episode we talk about ways to do that and the difference that it makes. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Have you ever been around someone who is grieving and not known what to say? Have you ever been grieving yourself and just wanted to run as far away from the hurt as possible? Have you ever dreaded going to a funeral home or a funeral? If you answered any of these questions “yes” this episode is for you. In this episode we unravel the constricting feelings that arise when we or a loved one passes away and the opportunity they present to create closer intimacy, vulnerability, and peace without dreading the uneasiness associated with death. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com Follow on Social Media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryleegannon/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayaPersonLives/videos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maryleegannon/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marylee.gannon.3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-still-space-podcast/id1631856681 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/276ISrxS9ow4EFHciLWvjB

In this very special episode we take a journey of parenting from your 20s through your 60s with all thoughts and emotions that go with being a parent. We break apart what is ours to own, what is not, and reconcile how the journey is where the joy lies. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com Follow on Social Media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryleegannon/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayaPersonLives/videos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maryleegannon/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marylee.gannon.3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-still-space-podcast/id1631856681 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/276ISrxS9ow4EFHciLWvjB  

You know that thing you worry about? I’m sure you do. You know it so well that it wakes you up at night, It dissolves joy just when you’re finally having fun. You don’t want to embrace happiness because you fear being disappointed when bad luck shows up - again. These thoughts are often called foreboding joy and are not healthy. But, you already know that. Still you can’t stop thinking or worrying about them. In this episode we practice a strategy that helps shatter worry and keep you in the moment. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com Follow on Social Media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryleegannon/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayaPersonLives/videos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maryleegannon/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marylee.gannon.3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-still-space-podcast/id1631856681 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/276ISrxS9ow4EFHciLWvjB  

Who hasn’t had anxiety? Who hasn’t lay awake at night worrying that they are not sleeping and then worrying even more that they’ll be tired and unproductive in the morning? Who hasn’t been anxious over something out of their control. In this episode we are going to talk about anxiety and how mindful practices can help. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com Follow on Social Media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryleegannon/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayaPersonLives/videos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maryleegannon/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marylee.gannon.3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-still-space-podcast/id1631856681 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/276ISrxS9ow4EFHciLWvjB

As a C-suite executive for more than 20 years and an executive coach for a good bit of that time I've seen, heard, and experienced a lot. Recently, I successfully prepared a candidate to obtain a president’s role, leading a $33 million organization. In this episode we discuss how to set yourself up to be seen, heard, and valued for your signature strengths and accomplishments from many perspectives that include: mindset, tactile preparedness, vision, executive presence and more.For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com Follow on Social Media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryleegannon/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayaPersonLives/videos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maryleegannon/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marylee.gannon.3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-still-space-podcast/id1631856681 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/276ISrxS9ow4EFHciLWvjB

I’ve been a C-suite executive for more than 20 years, learning as I go. Often I was the only woman in the room, at the board table, and first woman CEO. You may not like what I’m going to say here but it’s my honest experience. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com  Follow on Social Media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryleegannon/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayaPersonLives/videos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maryleegannon/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marylee.gannon.3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-still-space-podcast/id1631856681 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/276ISrxS9ow4EFHciLWvjB

Summer is a magnificent time full of warm weather, darting fireflies, family picnics and long days. In this episode we capture some of the magic of summer to rekindle some fond memories of your favorite summers and inspire you to create new ones this lovely summer. For more information on upleveling your life or career, or navigating transitions such as retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Life carries many transitions – some natural such as aging, some enjoyable such as having a child, and some difficult such as losing a job, marriage, or loved one. In this episode we get into the deep truth of why transitions are hard and how to come out of them without it costing you your peace, close relationships and efficacy. For more information on navigating transitions such as retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

If you wait until retirement to think about retirement you may end up disappointed and unprepared. These 10 concepts are actionable and will help you be ready for what could be the biggest transition of your life. For more information on navigating transitions such as retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com