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The Everyday Leadership for Smart Women podcast is here to help you be a better, braver leader. Each episode we explore leadership insights, ideas and actions you can take to strengthen your courage, develop your capacity and create sustainable growth. Our mission is to support women entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals and executives with values-driven tools, mindset shifts and skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. *Formerly: The Rise without Compromise podcast
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“What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say.” ~Emerson One of the basic tenets of most parenting advice is that kids will do what you do, not what you tell them to do. If you yell and scream when angry, they’ll be more likely to yell and scream when angry (even when you tell them not to). If you talk about people behind their backs,…
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Hello Captain Obvious! Four years. Or maybe longer because to be honest, I’ve lost track. Let’s just go with four years. That’s how long I’ve been using Notion to power my…well, everything. Now before you non-Notion users delete this message, I promise it’s not really about Notion. Notion plays a secondary role in my repeat performance of, “Captain…
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Welcome to this special crossover episode! Today I bring you an episode of The Happier Approach - an amazing podcast by my dear friend, Nancy Jane Smith. She invited me to her show to kick off a new series about rest, and I thought you'd enjoy it too! We talk about the different kinds of rest, why the pandemic really shook up our understanding of r…
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What makes a great leader? You don’t have to look far to find any number of think pieces and social posts declaring the strategies, tactics and traits leaders need to develop and grow to be effective. Today, I’m wading into this conversation with the five traits I’ve come to believe are critical to help leaders lead well. Here they are at-a-glance:…
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Hello and welcome back to the show! In today's episode, I give you a raw, behind-the-scenes look at leadership in real life -- or put another way, the tricky season I've been navigating lately and why I had to step away from the podcast for a while. If you are looking for my regular actionable leadership insights - come back for the next episode. B…
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In today's episode, we talk about loneliness in leadership. Because it's a real thing, and it's often under-acknowledged. Let's talk about it. Recommended Resources: Join LEAD.Well – a community of practice for women who want to be better, braver leaders Basecamp, Rachel Hollis, Human-Centered Leadership, and Vulnerability Hangovers A behind-the-sc…
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Who gets to be a leader? Short answer: you do. ​ ​More nuanced answer: you do, and here’s why you might not automatically see yourself that way. Recommended Resources: Join LEAD.Well – a community of practice for women who want to be better, braver leaders Be the author of your own ambition A behind-the-scenes look at LEAD.Well Book a complimentary…
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If I’m honest, a big reason I got (and have stayed) off Instagram since June 2020 is because I’m easily influenced by other’s ambitions. As I would scroll my feed, passively watching post after post go by of someone’s perfectly curated version of success, I’d find myself wanting things I hadn’t ever considered wanting or second-guessing the plans a…
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Leadership is a practice, not a position. This is our guiding principle inside LEAD.Well, my community of practice for women looking to become better, braver everyday leaders. What began as essentially a paid newsletter has now become a thoughtful, curious community of practice for women and non-binary folks to reflect, develop and practice their l…
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"It's not about my ambition for my team members; it's about me supporting them with theirs." Nekolina is the manager any employee would love to have. As the Director of Communications for ATB Financial, Nekolina leads a team of 10. Unlike many managers who get promoted based on their technical skills, but struggle with leading people, Nekolina has …
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In our fast-paced, 24/7 world of hot takes and endless opportunities, what might be available for us if we slowed everything down and took a moment instead? When we think about leaders, we often think about ambitious, always-on-the go busy professionals moving from project to project. And while that’s often true and certainly supports making a lot …
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Tired of setting goals, crafting master plans and elaborate task lists that aren’t sustainable over the long-haul? Over the years I’ve had a love-hate relationship with goal setting. While it’s true that nothing feels better than having a sense of clarity and a calendar full of milestones and metrics to meet, I’ve come to realize that for most of u…
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Not every road to leadership is a straight one. For Heidi Johnson, her journey to leadership took a few twists and turns before she really sunk into seeing herself as a leader. Now, after 10 years in business – including some pretty major pivots along the way – Heidi is doing work that’s meaningful and that aligns deeply with her core values. And t…
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We’re celebrating 100 episodes! It’s a big day over here as we celebrate our 100th episode. It’s been a a winding road to get here, but I’m proud that we’re still going strong considering most podcasts fade after 7-10 episodes. Thank you to everyone who’s been with me since the beginning, and everyone who has joined along the way. Listen in to hear…
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We've traditionally defined leadership in too limiting a way for the challenges we face. We now need a different definition of leadership. In today's episode, we talk about a different way of talking about leadership - one that invites everyone to the table. Enjoy the episode! Recommended Resources: Join LEAD.Well – a community of practice for wome…
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Victoria Smith is leading in the margins. Throughout the early months of the pandemic, while most of us were stocking up on toilet paper and watching Tiger King, Victoria was parenting two young children, working a full-time job, running a business, moving provinces and, wait for it...writing and publishing a book. But she's the first to say it was…
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“Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse, isn’t it? If you’re comfortable while you’re doing it, you’re probably doing it wrong.” ~Ted Lasso Let’s talk about being uncomfortable. In my mind, there are two ways we can experience discomfort in our lives, our work and our leadership. In today's episode, we'll talk about these two kinds of d…
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This is a podcast version of my Leadership Letters, published October 7th, 2021. You can subscribe to get the full letter including additional links, resources and tools for leaders here. *SPECIAL PRE-SALE OFFER: As mentioned in today's episode, I have a special pre-sale going on until October 13, 2021, for my new private newsletter course, "Design…
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When we talk about focus, we often talk about strategies and tactics to minimize distraction, clarify priorities and “do the work.” We say to ourselves that if we could just get it together and stay focused on what matters, everything would improve. What’s often overlooked is that focus isn’t really just about priorities or habits or time blocking,…
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In today's episode, I bring you a special Leader Spotlight with community builder and local political candidate, Kourtney Branagan. Listen in as we talk about her journey to running for local office, why more women don't run, and how she manages the ups and downs of public life. This is a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation with a smart, brave wo…
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Thanks for listening to the Rise without Compromise Podcast. Today I'm talking to you if you're feeling exhausted, depleted or just plain tired. Here are the links mentioned in today's episode. Recommended Resources: Sign up to receive my weekly Leadership Letters In praise of micro moves The question I keep asking myself this season Decision fatig…
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The show is back! I'm thrilled to be back on the mic, and in your earbuds. This episode is an audio version, with bonus riffs, of my weekly Leadership Letter newsletter. You can sign up to get the full letter, including added curated content for leaders, over at StephaniePollock.com The original essay first appeared here.…
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“The most important possible thing you can do, is do a lot of work.” ~Ira Glass Over my years in coaching, I’ve heard many, many stories about something being ‘too hard’ or ‘too overwhelming’. And I’ve heard stories like, “I’m just not good at technology” or “I can’t ever seem to figure out how to launch my new thing,” a million times. What I want …
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People will thank you if you created good rules, because otherwise it’s awkward, and you’re leaving everyone to figure them out on their own. ~Priya Parker Over the past few months, tens of thousands of meetings that would otherwise be conducted in boardrooms, coffee shops, libraries and dining room tables are now being held virtually – over Zoom, …
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“The courage to be vulnerable is not about winning or losing, it’s about the courage to show up when you can’t predict or control the outcome.” Brené Brown Yesterday, while cooking my seven thousandth meal in the past few weeks, I was listening to one of my favourite podcasts, NPR Politics. These hosts, who have been in my earbuds for years, are no…
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Faith includes noticing the mess, the emptiness and discomfort, and letting it be there until some light returns. Anne Lamott As we find ourselves in the middle of this global pandemic; past the shock and awe of those first few weeks of the shutdown and quarantining, yet still months away from anything that looks like 'normal,' I've been thinking a…
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All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. J.R.R. Tolkien As we all navigate working from home, with partners and kids, and new learning curves – it’s easy to find ourselves feeling foggy, scattered and completely unfocused. Given that most of us are now working from home with more familial demands on our time, it can fe…
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In these shorter episodes, I’ve been primarily focusing on how you can better navigate these challenging times. This is the idea of putting our own oxygen masks on first as we can’t give what we don’t have. Today, I’d like to shift focus and speak to how you can lead others through these times – whether they are co-workers, employees, clients, cust…
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Boundaries are a part of self-care. They are healthy, normal, and necessary. Doreen Virtue As we enter wrap up week six of working from home during COVID-19, many of us are looking forward to a weekend free from yet another Zoom meeting. While I'm grateful for what technology has offered us during this time, it isn't without its challenges. Today, …
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Doing nothing is sometimes one of the highest duties of man. G.K. Chesterton Do you worry that you’ve got to make this quarantine count? Are you measuring yourself against what everyone else is getting done while at home? In today’s episode, we continue with our shorter sessions as we navigate COVID-19. We’re going to talk about why there is no tes…
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We can endure almost anything if we are centered, if we have some focus in our life. You can endure if you have an anchor. Renita J. Weems A reminder that for the next little while, I’ll be publishing more often with shorter episodes as a way to talk about and support you during the uncertainty of the times. Today I want to chat about finding your …
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As I mentioned in last week’s extra episode, for the near foreseeable future, I’ll be coming to you more often - every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to drop a shorter episode with the hope of helping you navigate these new and uncertain times. Alright, let’s dive in. It’s Monday, April 13th and we’ve been in self-isolation for a solid month now. I d…
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No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. ~ Hal Borland We are navigating new territory as the world collectively deals with the impact of COVID19. Today, as we all continue to orient ourselves to this new 'normal', I want to come in and offer three reminders that I'm using daily (ok, hourly) to cope. These three reminders aren't a one-and…
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As we come to the end of the year, let’s all take a collective moment to pause, look backward and reflect on all the ground we’ve covered and lessons we’ve learned. It’s easy to want blow past the past and focus only on what’s ahead, but we do so at our own peril. When we take the time and flex our courage muscles to get honest about what’s transpi…
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Yes I’m an overnight success – 11 years in the making. ~Chris Brogan, author and speaker My husband and I were watching TV last week after a very long day. As I searched the PVR for something to watch, I saw that Modern Family had just started taping. Awesome I thought, we love this show. And so I hit play. And all was well until a commercial began…
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Shownotes >> https://stephaniepollock.com/rwc072 A bird sitting in a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because its trust is not in the branch but in its wings. ~Unknown Spring has sprung, quarter two is ahead of us and I’m taking a moment to pause, catch my breath and regroup. In reality, that’s meant putting a few exciting opportunities…
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The willingness to show up changes us. It makes us a little braver each time. ~Brené Brown You may remember that I chose the words “show up” as my focus for 2019. I wanted to show up in all areas of my life – from my work to my health to my friends and family, to myself. Today I thought I’d give you a bit of a behind-the-scenes look at how that’s g…
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Enjoy this short clip of my interview with Victoria Smith in celebration of her 100th episode of the Girl Tries Life podcast. You can listen to the full episode here or by searching for Girl Tries Life in your podcast player of choice. In this interview, we talk about the critical difference between self-care and self-comfort, how to avoid burnout …
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SHOWNOTES >> https://stephaniepollock.com/rwc070 Love your work, then you will find pleasure in mastering it. ~H. Jackson Brown Jr. Happy Valentine’s Day! Today I wanted to use Valentine’s Day as a jumping off point to talk about ways you can love your work again – whether that’s your professional career or your business. And given that today is my…
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>>Show notes: https://stephaniepollock.com/rwc069 With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. ~Eleanor Roosevelt Rise and shine Ever since I began my (very) early morning routine some nine months ago, I’ve received a lot of questions about it. Some people look at me, mouth agape wondering what on earth I’m thinking of waking up before the…
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Habits are the invisible architecture of daily life. We repeat about 40 percent of our behaviour almost daily, so our habits shape our existence, and our future. ~Gretchen Rubin >> SHOW NOTES: http://stephaniepollock.com/rwc068 Let’s talk habits. There’s a lot of talk at this time of year about resolutions, goal-setting and forming better habits. B…
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May all that is unforgiven in you Be released. May your fears yield Their deepest tranquilities. May all that is unlived in you Blossom into a future Graced with love. *Blessing by John O'Donohue Hello and welcome back! It’s been a while and I’m happy to be back in your earbuds. First, let me wish you a very Happy New Year. Welcome to 2019! Speakin…
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When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak. ~Audre Lorde Today we’re continuing with our Amplify Your Voice series. If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode with Nikki Groom, I highly encourage you to go check that out. I want to pick up where Nikk…
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