Women Amplified

What happens when the leader who makes you feel smallest at work is another woman? A mid-career professional working in tech, who we’re calling Maya, experienced that after a reorganization. After experiencing great support from female leaders, her new boss questioned her abilities and criticized her questions and her enthusiasm. And Maya began doubting herself. In this “That's a Good Question” episode of Women Amplified, host Lisa Bennett talks with Sophie Mann, Chief Marketing Officer at Furnished Finder, about how to recognize gatekeeping, respond to vague or shifting feedback, and protect your confidence. Sophie also shares what leaders can do to widen access to opportunity and help more women advance.

What if creativity is a cure for anxiety?  That is the radical possibility bestselling author Martha Beck explores in her latest book, Beyond Anxiety. She says the two states–anxiety and creativity–simply cannot exist at the same time.  In this episode, Women Amplified host Lisa Bennett and Martha explore how society often makes us anxious today, how to address it in the workplace, and how simple creative practices can help break the cycle.  Martha also offers a guided practice that just might lower your blood pressure.

Communication is one of those things we all do every day and still manage to get spectacularly wrong. Charles Duhigg has spent years studying why that happens. He is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, the bestselling author of The Power of Habit, and author of the new book, Supercommunicators. In this episode of Women Amplified, host Lisa Bennett talks with Duhigg about why conversations go sideways and what the best communicators do differently.

AI is one of those topics everyone has feelings about. Some people are excited. Some are distressing. Most of us are trying to figure out what it means for our work, our relationships, and our future. Dr. Angela Jackson has spent years studying those questions. She is the CEO of Future Forward, a lecturer and researcher at Harvard University, and author of the New York Times bestseller The Win-Win Workplace. In this episode of Women Amplified, host Lisa Bennett talks with Dr. Jackson about how to think clearly, stay grounded, and boost your agency in the fast-growing age of AI.

In challenging times, it can be hard to feel truly joyful. So, how do some people manage to face difficult realities straight-on while still radiating authentic, even contagious joy? New York Times best-selling author Tomi Adeyemi seems to have figured it out — and part of it has to do with embracing the joy of being a woman in this moment.  In this episode, Women Amplified host Lisa Bennett has a lively conversation about how being a woman — and having the courage to walk through fire — can bring true joy.

In this episode, we hear from Lareina Yee, co-author of the book Broken Rung: When the Career Ladder Breaks for Women – and How They Can Succeed in Spite of It. We often hear about the glass ceiling and how difficult it is for women to break into the very top leadership positions, but the […]

In this episode, we hear from bestselling author and speaker Dr. Liane Davey. Dr. Davey is known as the “teamwork doctor,” and her specialty is helping high-performing teams understand their conflicts better, and tackle those conflicts head-on. You’ll leave with a solid understanding of different kinds of tension at the workplace, team dynamics, and how […]

In this episode, we hear from Kathryn Valentine, CEO of Worthmore Strategies. Kathryn shares how she uses a research-based approach to help people get the most from their negotiations at work. You’ll leave with concrete tools for your next negotiation opportunity and learn why thinking beyond salary will get you more of what you need […]

In this episode, we hear from Rosalind Wiseman. Best known for writing the bestselling book Queen Bees and Wannabes, which was the inspiration for the hit movie Mean Girls, Rosalind has turned her thoughtful analysis to the workplace.  You’ll leave understanding why workplace dynamics can mirror middle school, how to stand up for yourself and […]

Legendary DJ, producer, and rapper D-Nice is best known as having spun for President Obama during his inaugural ball – and as the creator of “Club Quarantine,” a livestream dance party that lifted us up and brought joy to the masses during the height of the pandemic, when we needed it most.  In this replay of […]

In this episode, Judith M. von Seldeneck and Aileen K. Alexander explore what it takes to be a leader in today’s workplace. Aileen is CEO of the executive search firm DSG Global, which Judee founded in 1974 and has since grown into a top-10 firm. The two women shared their candid conversations about leadership in […]

In today’s fast-paced world, time often feels like our scarcest resource. UCLA Professor Cassie Holmes, author of the groundbreaking book Happier Hour, offers a revolutionary approach to reclaiming time by sharing research-backed strategies to turn every hour into a “happier hour.” In this episode, originally aired in October 2023, discover how to allocate your time to […]

In this episode, workplace consultant Minda Harts shares her tips on how to build trust in your organization. Building off the ideas in her new book, Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace, Minda has advice for both employees and managers. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how clear […]

In this episode, leadership coach Sohee Jun explores how women can redefine success on their own terms, and move beyond the idea of trying to “have it all.” Sohee shares practical tools to identify burnout and build self-awareness; you’ll learn how to push back on your own toxic productivity, how to define your own success, […]

In this episode, speaker and coach Naeemah Elias shares her vision for building meaningful mentorship in your organization. She’ll tell you why thoughtful mentorship is better for your people and for your company — and why you don’t need to worry that developing talent means losing it down the line. You’ll leave with scripts and […]