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Zap The Gender Pay Gap
by Gwendolyn J. Tucker
Zap The Gender Pay Gap exposes the elephant in the room. The elephant's name? The Gender Pay Gap.
Episodes
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Courage To Overcome
Today, Dr. Paulette Harper joins me to explore the topic of her book The Courage To Win. Dr. Harper, an award-winning author, provides a platform for women, showing them how to amplify their voice. With her guidance and expertise, over 150 women have written their story. As a result, they have...
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It's A Jungle Out There!
Not sure you've realized it or not, but it's a jungle out there. That is definitely true if you are a women working in corporate. Navigating the corporate landscape takes savvy; savvy which comes in three forms: Interpersonal Political and Organizational We need a guide, a sherpa of sorts, to…
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The Great Debate
If you’re attuned at all to what is going on in the United States of America, you know we’re in the throes of a hotly contested race to see who will become our next President and Vice President. The way our process works, several candidates vie to become their party’s nominee. One of the features...
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Why Women Hesitate to Negotiate Pay
Navigating the corporate landscape takes savvy. That is especially true when it comes to negotiating pay. But according to Harvard Business Review, women are more reticent than men to negotiate salary offers. They are less likely than men to negotiate their salaries, EVEN THOUGH they are just as...
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The Gender Pay Gap Varies by State
It may shock you to know that the gender pay gap varies by State. For some States, it varies widely. For instance, in Alabama the female to male earnings ratio is .75. In laymen terms, that means women earn on average 75 cents for every $1.00 men earn. That makes the gender pay gap 25 cents. Bet...
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The Why Behind Pay Transparency
Ever wonder why the big to-do pay transparency? According to Payscale, the intent behind pay transparency legislation is to close the gender pay gap by forcing organizations to openly advertise pay ranges and thereby enforce pay equity. Some of the evolving legislation also requires employers to...
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Attorneys Get Caught Too!
Guess what? This year, the gender pay gap does not close for any educational degrees — not even law degrees. You mean to tell me that attorneys get caught too? Yes, attorneys get caught too! But you may be thinking to yourself, “They know the law.” Yes, attorneys know the law. And they get caught...
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MBAs Are Underpaid
According to the recent Payscale Gender Pay Gap Report, higher education does not lead to pay equity for women. In fact, the data show that the gender pay gap sees minimal or no improvement at higher educational attainment levels compared to a high school degree. The widest uncontrolled gap is…
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The Motherhood Penalty
Ever heard of the Motherhood Penalty? Turns out there is such a thing. According to Payscale, it's a phenomenon where a woman’s pay decreases once she becomes a mother. On this week's episode of The BIG Gender Reveal, I pull back the curtain to show how this elephant (I named the gender pay gap)...
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Episode 66: The BIG Reveal
You've heard of gender reveal parties, haven't you? Some have gone exceptionally well; others, horribly wrong. On today's episode, I will reveal the latest news about the gender pay gap. No theatrics, just the facts. Take a listen to get up to speed on how this elephant keeps women trapped in the...
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Episode 65: Why Women Settle
Ever wonder why women settle? This thought has been heavy on the brain for several weeks now. It’s one thing to ask why women settle. But the real question is this: why do you settle? What makes you settle for less when you could have so much more? Time to break that habit. Take a listen and find...
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Episode 64: Are You Leaving Money On The Table?
Are you leaving money on the table? If you are NOT negotiating salary when deciding whether to accept a job offer or promotion, there's a very HIGH likelihood you're leaving money on the table. Several studies done in the US show that women are more reluctant to negotiate when it comes to pay.…
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Episode 63: I Was Speeding & Got Caught!
This episode has absolutely nothing to do with zapping the gender pay gap, but it does contain nuggets of wisdom you can use. I was speeding and got caught. (Oh, no!) It could have been a traffic stop gone wrong. Thankfully, that was not the case. Take a listen to hear what NOT to do if you're...
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Episode 62: Pay & Performance
Time and time again, surveys show that managers are not talking to their people about two very important topics: performance and pay. (Namely, pay when it comes to getting a raise.) If your boss is not talking to you about your pay and performance, what should you do? Check out this week's…
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Episode 61: You're Gonna Have To Ask!
Did you get your raise yet? If not, you're gonna have to ask for it! It doesn't seem fair that you have to ask for something that's rightfully yours, does it? I can relate. But guess what? If you don't ask, you may continue to get the short end of the stick. Want to get more money into your bank...
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Episode 60: Did You Get Your Raise Yet?
Women’s History Month went out with a bang and here we are almost smack dab in the middle of April. Did you get your raise yet? If not, your raise may be going up that elephant's snout. There is a way to get your raise out of your company's budget into your bank account. Take a listen and find…
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Episode 59: Women Need To Get Even
When it comes to pay, women need to get even. Although the Equal Pay Act has been around since 1963, some women are still not earning equal pay for equal work. In this last episode to celebrate Women's History Month, hear what some women are doing to help women get even when it comes to pay. Yes,...
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Episode 58: Wall of Gratitude
Today, I celebrate just a few of the women who have touched my life in unforgettable ways. These women have made an indelible imprint in my life and are proudly displayed on the Wall of Gratitude of my heart. Want to know who they are? Drum Roll. Esther, Vera, Tina, Joe Anne, Mrs. Pettis, and...
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Episode 57: You're All That!
It's March, the month we celebrate Women’s History Month! When you make your list and cast your vote for women to celebrate and recognize, I hope one of the votes you cast will be for you. Yes, you, the woman in the mirror. Why? Because you’re all that and a bag of chips. Take a listen to this...
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Episode 56: You're Amazing! Just The Way You Are!
Has anyone told you lately that you're amazing just the way you are? If not, let me be the first to say it today, "You're amazing, because you are! Your employer can judge the value of your contribution at work, but they cannot determine your worth. Please don't confuse your "who" with your "do"....
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Episode 55: I Want To Know What Love Is!
It's February, the month of love! We readily understand love when it comes to romance and family. But what about when it comes to the workplace? Is it possible that love can be found in the workplace? Yes, at work, love can be expressed in the form of appreciation and encouragement. Even at work…
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Episode 54: What's Love Got To Do With It?
You may be asking yourself, when it comes to work, what's love got to do with it? What in the world does love have to do with any of it? My reply? One word. Lots! For most of my career in publicly traded companies, I’m very fortunate I worked with a wonderful group of people, under the leadership...
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Episode 53: Get Your Ducks In A Row
You've heard the phrase, "Get your ducks in a row." Well, there's no better time than now to set the stage for success for 2024, especially as it relates to work. In this episode, I share my secrets for getting my ducks in a row. Doing three things in the first quarter of the year will help guide...
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Episode 52: Dream, Plan, Do More In 2024!
Well, Y'all, this is a wrap for Season 1! Yaaaaaaayyyyy!!! It hardly seems possible, but 52 weeks passed in a flash! Thank you for hanging in there with me! As I bring Season 1 to a close, let's take a trip down memory lane to recall what has occurred on Zap The Gender Pay Gap. I look forward to...
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Episode 51: Do More In 2024!
2024 is my year to do MORE! No, not work harder. Work smarter. It's the surefire way to turn my dreams into reality. Check out this week's episode to find out how I will do more i 2024 to make my dreams come true. www.gwendolynjtucker.com/contact
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Episode 50: Plan More In 2024!
What have you been dreaming about lately? Perhaps you've been dreaming about taking that dream vacation, building that dream home or having your dream job? Whatever you've been dreaming about, it's very possible you can have it. Want to know how to turn your dreams into reality? Take a listen to...
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Episode 49: Dream More In 2024!
It's hard to believe the holidays are behind us and we've plunged headlong into 2024! We are fast approaching another very special holiday that brings back fond memories of times with my father. The holiday? It's Dr. MLK Day, when we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
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Episode 48: Made For More in 2024
At this time of year, many make New Year’s Resolutions aimed at improving one or more areas that affect our lives and livelihood. Even if we don’t call them New Year’s Resolutions, there are things we want to do better and ways we want to be better in the new year. We know deep in our hearts that...
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Episode 47: 2024, Here We Come!
Can you believe it? 2023 is almost gone and 2024 is about to dawn. This has been a wonderful year, and I am so very thankful for all of you who have supported and encouraged me along the way. Take a listen to hear the highlights from 2023 and what's ahead in the coming year. 2024, here we come!…
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Episode 46: Don't Let A "No" Dash Your Hopes!
No one likes hearing "no" when making a request, I know I don't. What about you? On this week's episode I share how a dynamic duo took a "no" and turned it into something so much more than they could have ever imagined. They didn't let a "no" dash their hopes. Take a listen and hear how they did...
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Episode 45: Will The Juice Be Worth The Squeeze?
When it comes to asking for a raise, one of the biggest fears is being told no. Before asking, folks want to know if the juice will be worth the squeeze? In other words, is it worth pursuing? The real question is not if it is worth it, but whether you think you are worth it. Check out this week's...
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Episode 44: What If My Boss Says "No"?
Hearing your boss say no is not the end of the world, but sometimes it can feel like it. I received several questions asking what to do should your boss say no to giving you a raise. Check out this episode to hear my response. To submit a question, contact me at: www.gwendolynjtucker.com
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Episode 43: Not Left Behind
Women make 8 huge mistakes when it comes to getting a raise. The result? They keep getting left behind when it comes to pay. Listen to this week's episode to find out how to avoid these mistakes so you are not left behind.
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Episode 42: Don't Get Left Behind
When it comes to getting a raise, women make 8 HUGE mistakes. Take a listen to this week's episode to see what they are. Please, please, please, don't make these mistakes when it comes time for you to get a raise. 8 HUGE Mistakes Women Make When Asking For A Raise...
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Episode 41: Why Women Keep Getting Left Behind
The Memphis Business Journal recently published an article that said although the job market has softened, companies are still budgeting strong raises for 2024. Your goal is to get that money from the company’s budget into your bank account. When it comes to getting a raise, don't make this...
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Episode 40: Will You Get Left Behind?
According to a recent article in the Memphis Business Journal, although the job market has softened, companies are still budgeting strong raises for 2024. Sounds like good news to me! The writer goes on to say that the battle for talent is not as intense as it was in 2022, but experts say many...
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Episode 39: Have You Been Left Behind?
When it comes to pay, women in the workplace are being left behind. Don't believe me? Check out the data. Women, on average, earn 82 cents on the dollar compared to men. That's an 18% gap. What could you do with an 18% raise? Me? Lots! But it doesn't stop there. Starting out of college, women who...
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Episode 38: More Money Than Month
According to a recent survey, a large number of women are stressed out over money issues. Be it from not having enough to feeling underpaid, money is a significant stressor. But what if you could have more money than month? How much of a night and day difference that could make in your life?…
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Episode 37: Equal Pay or Pay Equity?
Women are in a fight. Lo and behold, our fight is not only about equal pay for equal work in our current job, but we’re in a fight for pay equity as we progress in our careers. When someone asks which one you want, tell them that, when it comes to pay, you want both. You want equal pay for equal...
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Episode 36 Simone Biles Proved Them Wrong!
Can you imagine someone trying to put limits on Simone Biles? Well, they did, and Amy Bass called them out for their hypocrisy. Simone’s work has been underrated, underrecognized and undervalued. In the end? In the end, Simone proved them WRONG! You can too! Check out this week’s episode for more!
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Episode 35: Why Women Are Undercompensated
In the fight for pay equality, we have come a long way baby, but we still have a long way to go. As long as women are Underestimated, Underrated and Undercompensated, women will continue to be underpaid and the gender pay gap will continue to endure. Take a listen and find out how unpaid...
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Episode 34: Prevent Being Underrated - Do this!
Can you relate to being underrated? I can. On this episode I tell you about a time when I was underrated, as well as, what I did about it. I also share practical steps you can take do to reduce the risk of getting into a situation where you are underrated.
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Episode 33: Ever Been Underestimated? Prove Them Wrong!
Although there is no single explanation for why progress toward closing the gap has all but stalled, I believe I know why. Women are Underestimated, Underrated and Undercompensated. Ever been underestimated? I have. And it didn't feel good either. When it comes from your boss, it can feel like a...
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Episode 32: Why Women Earn Less Than Men
I really wish I could say that women earn the same as men. But that's not reality. Time and time again the data show that the gender pay gap persists. Just check out the recent report from Pew Research Center below. T he Enduring Grip of the Gender Pay Gap...
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Episode 31: Women & Our Fight For Equality
When it comes to Women’s Suffrage and the fight for equality, we’ve come a long way baby… But you know what, we still have a long way to go. On this episode I share a brief history lesson on the fight for equality and how we got to where we are today. Let's travel back in time.
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Episode 30: Float Like A Butterfly, Sting Like A Bee
My father loved watching Muhammad Ali! One of his favorite quotes was, "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee!" Did you know that elephants are scared of being stung by a bee? Well, I want this elephant to be afraid of me, so guess what? I’m gonna float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.…
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Episode 29: This Elephant Is a Bully
I never get tired of shining a bright spotlight on this elephant in the room, you know, the one I call the gender pay gap. In many ways this elephant is a bully. And as bullies do, they pick on the little people, those they think are weak, someone who won’t fight back but turn tail and run. But…
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Episode 28: Your Room With A View
As an insider, you have a room with a view into your employer’s pay system. Being informed will help you be better armed to navigate the system, especially when it comes to negotiating your next pay raise. If you are a female leader, you have a broader view. As you move higher within an...
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Episode 27: Girlfriend, say it ain't so!
The gender pay gap affects managers and non-managers alike. Those who have direct reports, as well as those who don’t. A lesser-known fact is that female managers earn 90%, on average, of what male managers earn. That means there’s a gap of 10%. You may be thinking, “Girlfriend, say it ain’t so!”...
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Episode 26: Free To Choose
Don't you just love having options? I know. I do too! Especially when it comes to ways for getting a raise and increasing my financial independence. Please check out today's episode to hear how making moves can increase your pay and potential career opportunities too. Is it possible that having...
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Zap The Gender Pay Gap exposes the elephant in the room. The elephant's name? The Gender Pay Gap.
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