Salty Wisdom
Sue Bunnell is the Senior Vice President and Managing Counsel for Wells Fargo as well as the President and Co-Chair of Leading Women in Technology (LWT), a women's professional development nonprofit. LWT’s mission is to help professional women develop the skills and experience they need to achieve their goals. Recently, Sue also joined the Board for the Professional BusinessWomen of California, which provides skill development, networking opportunities, and inspiration to women at all levels. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: How Sue Bunnell got to where she is today What is Sue’s superpower and how has she used it during the COVID-19 crisis? Sue talks about the moment in her career when she realized firsthand the bias that working women face You can’t tell people what to think—but you can show them that they need to think differently The empowerment and clarity that Sue gained from the WILpower program Working with the tools you have to achieve greater success How Sue counsels women who feel stuck in their careers Sue’s advice to women feeling “mama guilt” during the current pandemic In this episode… As working women, it can sometimes feel impossible to change [...]
We Can’t Do Everything but We Can Do Anything
Elise Holtzman is the President and Founder of The Lawyer's Edge and the host of The Lawyer's Edge Podcast. The Lawyer's Edge focuses on empowering attorneys and teaching them the tools for success that aren’t part of the law school curriculum. Her experience as a lawyer has given her expertise on where lawyers can improve their business and connect with clients. Elise has worked with practicing lawyers, professionals, and business leaders to further their business goals. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Elise recalls how she got started as a lawyer How do you establish your value in your company? Why you need business development in your law firm Learning to make conscious decisions in life The power of relationships Elise talks about overcoming the fear of being imperfect Learning to say no What is your superpower? In this episode… Our lives are defined by the ways we choose to build our character and the action we take to reach our goals. Each decision we make will help to define the importance we place on our lives and the relationships around us. Elise Holtzman, President and Founder of The Lawyer's Edge, takes her [...]
I Just Got Fired, What Do I Do Next?
Sarah Nichols is the Founder and Managing Attorney at Nichols Law, P.C. She is also an author, coach, HR expert, and a public speaker with frequent speeches for private employers and associations providing managers with compliance and liability prevention training. Sarah has over 20 years in the legal field and has guided hundreds of organizations from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies as they defend individual and class action claims before becoming a voice against discrimination in the workplace and closing the wage gap. Sarah is also the host of the Women’s Advocate Podcast. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Sarah Nichols explains why she wants to give Krista Mitzel a special mention in her episode What is the first thing you should do after getting fired? What documents do you need to have when talking to a lawyer? The types of rights that can be violated while being laid off What is the basis of a discrimination claim? In this episode… What are your initial thoughts rights after you have been laid off? Surely, you’re in shock and wondering what to do next but you should also start wondering if the basis [...]
Busting Imposter Syndrome
Neha Sampat is the Founder, CEO, Coach, and Consultant at GenLead | BelongLab, an agency specializing in individual and organizational leadership opportunities focused on the concept of belonging. Neha uses the power of social-science data and stories to help her clients align their personal goals with their work, amplify their unique voices, and integrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives to curate a generationally-diverse workforce. She has presented countless seminars and workshops on bridging the minority gap in the workplace, the bar exam and ADHD, and imposter syndrome. Before creating her company GenLead | BelongLab, Neha was the Associate Dean and Adjunct Professor of Law and Leadership at Golden Gate University, School of Law. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Neha Sampat talks about her career and what led her to her current position What is imposter syndrome? How do minorities experience imposter syndrome compared to other races? Neha recalls how her story has helped others confront their insecurities and build a better workplace Owning Your Own Value How do you respond to compliments? Neha explains her superpower Showing your vulnerability and why it doesn’t make you weak In this episode… Throughout your life, you [...]
Equal Pay- What is it, What Are Your Rights, What is the Wage Gap
Sarah Nichols is the Founder and Managing Attorney at Nichols Law, P.C. She is also an author, coach, HR expert, and a public speaker with frequent speeches for private employers and associations providing managers with compliance and liability prevention training. Sarah has over 20 years in the legal field and has guided hundreds of organizations from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies as they defend individual and class action claims before becoming a voice against discrimination in the workplace and closing the wage gap. Sarah is also the host of the Women’s Advocate Podcast. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: What is the current wage gap between sexes and why does it matter? How can you overcome implicit bias? Sarah Nichols discusses the efforts different organizations are making to close the wage gap. The importance of transparency between employers and employees The dramatic impact of COVID-19 on women and the economy In this episode… Despite the calls for equality, the gender wage gap still persists today. Despite individual company efforts in closing the gap, it is still an issue that needs to be unanimously addressed in order to make sure that all employees [...]
Four Patterns Working Women Need to Know
Joan Williams is an author, Distinguished Professor of Law at UC Hastings, Hastings Foundation Chair, and Founding Director of the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California, Hastings College of Law. Her path-breaking work has helped to create the field of Work-Family Studies and Modern Workplace Flexibility Policies. Joan is one of the top-cited scholars in the world in her field, having written 11 books and over 100 academic articles. Her book What Works for Women at Work has been praised by The New York Times and critics alike as a “must-read for all women.” Her work has been covered in publications from Oprah Magazine to The Atlantic. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Joan Williams recalls what motivated her to write What Works for Women at Work The Four Basic Patterns of Gender Bias What is Gender Judo, and why do we do it? Changing the stereotypes in the workplace The Likability Competence Trade-Off Avoiding the conflicts between generational gaps by mentoring and opening the conversation on gender bias How has the pandemic once again shifted the roles of men and women in the workplace and caregiving issues? Joan talks about [...]
