Now I’m their boss and it’s awkward

You got promoted and now you manage the people you used to work alongside. It feels odd for you and for them. This episode of Career Espresso is about naming the shift early, resetting how you work together, and staying human while you do it. We'll also talk about the quiet “who does she think she is” undercurrent women can face and how to hold your ground.

What you’ll discover

• why this discomfort is normal when a peer becomes the manager
• what to say in your first 1:1 so no one is guessing
• how to step back from group chats and after-work venting without making a scene
• how to respond if a colleague goes around you to another manager
• a simple coffee-shop check-in that helps clear the air fast

Perfect for women leaders now managing former peers who want steady, practical language they can use this week. 

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You've given feedback. They nodded. They said they understood. Nothing changed.

Sound familiar? This episode tackles one of the hardest parts of managing - giving feedback that actually works. You host Amanda breaks down why most feedback fails and what to do instead.

What you'll discover

• Why "be more proactive" means nothing and what to say instead
• The hidden challenge women face when giving feedback (we're either "too nice" or "too direct")
• Exactly how to be specific without being harsh
• The one question that ensures people actually understand what you need

The reality check: Research shows 57% of employees prefer corrective feedback over praise. They want to improve. But when you tell someone to "communicate better" without explaining what that means, they're left guessing. And guessing rarely leads to change.

Perfect for women leaders tired of the feedback loop that goes nowhere.

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My team doesn't respect me. How women leaders can earn authority at work

Your team talks over you. Questions your decisions. Goes around you to escalate issues. You're wondering if you're imagining it.

You're not.

In this episode, your host Amanda tackles one of the hardest challenges in leadership: when your team doesn't respect you. And if you're a woman leader or new manager, the problem runs deeper than most advice admits.

What you'll learn

Research shows women leaders face competence doubts at higher rates than men, your team is more likely to question whether you should be leading at all. We break down why this happens, what makes it worse, and what actually works. You'll get specific language for addressing disrespect in the moment, how to set clear expectations that stick, and why performing authority backfires completely.

Practical strategies for building respect

• How to address disrespect the first time it happens (not the fifth)
• Three non-negotiables every new leader needs to establish
• The difference between boundary testing and actual undermining
• Why being liked and being respected aren't the same thing

Stop waiting for your team to make this easy. Respect comes from consistent behaviour over time, and this episode shows you exactly how to start.

Perfect for new managers, women in leadership, and anyone navigating team dynamics that feel off.

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You've built confidence and started speaking up, so why are less qualified colleagues still getting promoted while your ideas disappear into organizational black holes? The problem isn't your confidence. It's the missing strategy between feeling confident and actually getting ahead. This week's episode was made for women who are tired of working twice as hard for half the recognition and are ready to turn their self-trust into career momentum.

What You'll Learn

Your host Amanda reveals the three strategic bridges that turn inner confidence into workplace influence, plus specific scripts for those cringe-worthy moments we all face: when someone hijacks your idea in meetings, your manager takes credit for your work, or that colleague who won't stop interrupting you.

You'll discover why explaining how hard you worked actually hurts your career, how to showcase impact without feeling like you're bragging, and the 15-minute exercise that maps your real value.

Your work can't speak for itself because work doesn't have a voice. You do.

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Struggling with workplace confidence? You're not alone. In this episode of Career Espresso, Amanda tackles the myth that confidence is something you're born with, revealing how it's actually a skill you can develop through practice.

Research shows that what looks like "natural confidence" is really the result of deliberate practice. This episode explores the three pillars that transform professional self-trust: competence awareness, boundary setting, and resilience through failure.

You'll learn practical strategies to build your confidence muscle, including how to -

➡️ Create an evidence journal to bank your successes

➡️ Practice "micro-boldness" with small daily actions

➡️ Develop a resilience ritual for bouncing back from setbacks

Plus, we address common confidence traps that hold professionals back and answer frequently asked questions about building self-trust at any career stage.

Whether you speak up first in meetings or prefer to contribute quietly, this episode gives you actionable tools to trust yourself more deeply at work. Your career success starts with trusting yourself first.

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Are you struggling to build a professional online presence that feels authentic? In this episode of Career Espresso, Amanda tackles the challenge of developing digital authority without compromising your values or becoming just another "hustle culture influencer."

The reality is clear, having zero online presence is increasingly a liability in today's professional landscape. Research shows that 65% of decision-makers check your online presence before meeting you, and professionals with strong personal brands have 14 times more opportunity than those without. But building digital authority isn't about posting constantly or following trends – it's about providing specific value with a clear point of view.

This episode breaks down practical strategies for busy professionals who want to stand out online authentically -

➡️ Why clarity beats consistency in building genuine authority

➡️ How to leverage your specific expertise rather than trying to be a generalist

➡️ Practical approaches like the "expertise spotlight" and "slow content method"

➡️ Tips for engaging meaningfully with others' content to build relationships

Whether you've been hesitant to post at all or feel trapped in content creation that doesn't feel like you, this episode offers a refreshing middle ground.

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Learn how to build an online presence that opens doors professionally without becoming a burden or performance.

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Facing redundancy or restructuring? Don't panic, it might be your biggest career opportunity. In this episode, Amanda shares her tested three-part framework for not just surviving but thriving during workplace change.

What you'll learn -

➡️ The critical difference between those who stagnate during change and those who advance

➡️ A practical three-step framework: Read the landscape, Reposition your value, Rebuild your visibility

➡️ How to transform your skills into problem-solving capabilities that remain valuable regardless of job title

➡️ Practical techniques to increase your visibility with decision-makers during times of transition

Drawing from personal experience of three career redundancies and coaching hundreds of professionals through organisational change, Amanda breaks down exactly how to spot hidden opportunities while others are frozen by uncertainty.

The episode includes a simple one-page tool to clarify your unique value proposition beyond any job title, helping you approach your next workplace change with confidence rather than fear.

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Listen now and turn your next workplace disruption into your biggest career advancement.

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Worried AI might take your job?

This episode shows you how to make AI your career ally instead of your replacement. In just 20 minutes, you'll learn practical strategies to use AI while strengthening the human skills that truly matter. Discover why the real career threat isn't AI itself—it's refusing to partner with it.

What you'll learn -

➡️ Why AI-confident professionals are twice as likely to get promoted

➡️ Three specific ways to develop your AI advantage without becoming a tech expert

➡️ Common AI partnership mistakes most people make (and how to avoid them)

➡️ A simple 30-minute exercise to identify where AI can enhance your particular role

The research is clear: teams using AI effectively show 40% better creative output and problem-solving. But the advantage only comes when you develop what Harvard researchers call "collaboration intelligence" with technology.

Whether you're in marketing, finance, HR or any other area, this episode provides a practical framework for becoming irreplaceable in an AI-enhanced workplace. You'll walk away with actionable steps to partner with AI while focusing on the uniquely human abilities that will make you more valuable than ever. Stop competing with AI and start collaborating with it. Your career will thank you.

Career Espresso: Your weekly shot of career wisdom.

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Remote work is here to stay, but is it silently hurting your career? In this essential episode, Amanda tackles the "proximity paradox" – the surprising reality that while remote work offers better work-life balance and higher productivity, it might be damaging your long-term career prospects.

Stanford research reveals remote workers are promoted 35% less often than their in-office counterparts. Your professional network shrinks by about 17% per year when working remotely. Yet 90% of us want to maintain flexible work arrangements.

This episode unpacks why being good at your job is no longer enough in a remote environment. You need visibility – a separate skill that requires intention and strategy.

Amanda breaks down the four types of visibility that matter for your career:

- Results visibility: What you produce

- Process visibility: How you work

- Relationship visibility: Who sees you as a trusted colleague

- Value visibility: How others connect your work to what matters

You'll learn practical strategies to overcome the proximity paradox:

- Design your visibility rhythm with consistent touch points

- Use the right communication channels for different messages

- Master micro-visibility techniques throughout your workday

- Curate and share your impacts effectively

This isn't about self-promotion – it's about ensuring your contributions get the recognition they deserve. In a remote-first world, visibility doesn't happen by accident. It happens by design.

Listen now to transform how you approach remote work and take control of your career trajectory, no matter where you're working.

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In Episode 84, your host Amanda questions common career advice that might send you in the wrong direction. If conflicting guidance about staying relevant leaves you confused, this episode offers clarity.

Episode Highlights

➡️ Why technical certifications often miss the mark for long-term success

➡️ Three capabilities that make you valuable regardless of workplace changes

➡️ How to manage your skills like an investment portfolio

➡️ A practical 15-minute exercise to help you apply your strengths across different roles

Amanda challenges three major assumptions about future-proofing -

You need to predict the future to prepare for it - Focus on adaptability instead of prediction.

Technical skills are what future-proof you - Develop the ability to evaluate and leverage innovations rather than mastering current technology.

Future-proofing means adding more - Strategic subtraction is as important as thoughtful addition.

This episode builds on previous conversations about career myths and power dynamics, offering a fresh perspective that values adaptability over prediction.

Try Amanda's coffee shot challenge: a 15-minute value translation exercise to see how your strengths apply across different contexts.

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Are you stretching yourself too thin trying to master every skill in your industry?

In this episode of Career Espresso, host Amanda tackles "The Generalist Myth" – the misguided belief that career success depends on being a jack-of-all-trades. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by job descriptions demanding 15+ different skills or worried that specialising might limit your opportunities, this episode is your wake-up call.

What You'll Learn -

Why spreading yourself across multiple domains leads to "excellence dilution"

The surprising research showing specialists are 37% more likely to be promoted than generalists

How gender expectations push women particularly toward the "do it all" mentality

The power of finding your unique "genius zone" where your talents, skills, and interests overlap

Practical strategies to develop "strategic depth" instead of shallow breadth

Whether you're feeling burnt out from trying to do it all or simply questioning your career development strategy, this shot of career wisdom will transform how you approach your professional growth.

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Are your exceptional skills keeping you stuck?

In this episode of Career Espresso, host Amanda tackles the counterintuitive paradox that's holding back talented professionals everywhere: The Expertise Trap.

Discover why the common advice to "keep your head down and do excellent work" might be the biggest career myth preventing your advancement. Through compelling research and real-world examples, Amanda reveals how technical excellence alone isn't enough to climb the career ladder—especially for women in the workplace.

What you'll learn -

The three-part equation for genuine career progression (hint: technical skills are just one piece)

Why organisations often promote based on leadership potential rather than technical expertise

Five warning signs that you've fallen into the expertise trap

Whether you're feeling stuck in your current role or want to proactively avoid the expertise trap, this episode delivers actionable insights to transform your approach to career development. "Sometimes the path up means stepping sideways first."

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Are you constantly struggling to achieve the perfect work-life balance? What if that elusive ideal is actually holding you back from creating the flexible, fulfilling career you truly deserve?

In this episode of Career Espresso, host Amanda challenges the conventional wisdom around work-life balance, revealing why this oversimplified concept might be causing more harm than good in today's interconnected world.

What You'll Discover -

➡️ The surprising history of "work-life balance" and why it's an outdated framework for modern careers

➡️ Revealing statistics from Microsoft's Work Trend Index and McKinsey showing how the pursuit of perfect balance leads to burnout

➡️ Why women are disproportionately affected by work-life balance pressures (42% of women report burnout compared to 35% of men)

➡️ A real-life case study of "Maria," a senior marketing director who transformed her approach to managing career and family

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Is the traditional career ladder holding you back?

In this episode of Career Espresso, your host Amanda challenges the outdated "career ladder" metaphor that dominates so many development conversations. If you've ever felt like a failure for not getting a promotion, worried that a lateral move means "giving up," or stressed about "falling behind" after taking time off—this episode reveals why those feelings stem from an obsolete framework that no longer serves us.

What you'll discover

➡️The historical context - Learn why the career ladder metaphor, which emerged in the 1950s, doesn't align with modern career trajectories where the average person holds 12-15 jobs in their lifetime.

➡️ The three major problems with ladder thinking and how it creates tunnel vision, unhealthy comparison, and ignores structural barriers—especially for women

➡️ Real-world transformation - Hear the compelling story of "Elise," who discovered that her ladder-focused mindset had blinded her to a landscape of possibilities that ultimately led to greater success and fulfillment

➡️ Modern alternatives to the ladder - Explore three powerful new metaphors, the Career Lattice, Career Portfolio, and Career Jungle Gym—backed by Harvard Business Review research showing that "zigzag" careers often lead to greater leadership roles

Including practical takeaways you can implement immediately -

✅ A 15-minute exercise to redefine success beyond titles and promotions

✅ Strategies to develop a "T-shaped" skill profile that combines depth and breadth

✅ Techniques for building a multi-dimensional network that provides more opportunities than vertical connections alone

Whether you're facing a career transition, feeling stuck in your progression, or simply questioning if there's a better way to approach your growth, this episode provides the framework to break free from outdated thinking and embrace a more expansive, authentic approach to career development.

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Is "Imposter Syndrome" holding you back—or is something else going on?

In this eye-opening episode of Career Espresso, your host Amanda challenges the conventional wisdom around this pervasive concept and reveals why labeling these feelings as a "syndrome" might be part of the problem, not the solution. Drawing on research and real-world examples, Amanda exposes how the popular understanding of Imposter Syndrome places the burden of workplace inequality on women's shoulders rather than addressing the systemic issues at play. You'll discover-

➡️ The surprising origin story of "Imposter Phenomenon" and how it transformed from a research observation into a catch-all term

➡️ Compelling data showing how women's "imposter feelings" are often rational responses to real workplace dynamics

➡️ Three pervasive myths about Imposter Syndrome debunked with current research

➡️ Practical strategies for reframing your experience and building strategic alliances

This episode is essential listening if you've ever questioned your belonging in a workplace and especially for women who are in male-dominated industries who may have been told their feelings of doubt are just a psychological issue they need to overcome.

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What if your most challenging workplace relationship could be the key to your next breakthrough? In this episode of Career Espresso, host Amanda challenges conventional workplace wisdom by revealing how conflict, when properly managed, can become your secret weapon for innovation and career advancement.

What You'll Discover

The Innovation Edge - Harvard Business Review research shows teams with moderate levels of task-related conflict outperform both high-harmony and high-conflict teams by 30% in innovation and decision quality.

The Avoidance Trap - Why 85% of employees actively avoid workplace conflict—and how this avoidance might be sabotaging your career growth and team outcomes.

3 game changing strategies -

➡️ Reframe conflict as data to mine for insights

➡️ Set clear friction parameters that make tension productive

➡️ Practice confident curiosity instead of defensiveness

Actionable Frameworks - Learn how to create your personal "friction map," develop a conflict engagement playbook, and master the P.A.U.S.E. method for transforming tense interactions. Whether you're navigating a difficult colleague relationship, leading a diverse team with conflicting perspectives, or simply want to boost innovation in your career, this episode delivers immediate, practical strategies you can implement today.

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In this powerful episode of Career Espresso, host Amanda tackles one of the most pervasive challenges facing women in the workplace: the exhausting pursuit of likeability at the expense of effectiveness. Drawing from research by Harvard Business Review and McKinsey, this episode reveals why focusing on trust rather than likability could be the career game-changer you've been searching for.

Through real-world examples and compelling data, you'll discover why women leaders who prioritise trust over likeability see 23% higher team engagement and 32% better retention rates. Amanda shares the story of Sam, a brilliant operations manager whose journey from constant people-pleasing to trusted leadership transformed not just her team's performance, but her entire career trajectory.

In this episode, you'll learn -

The crucial differences between being liked and being trusted in the workplace

Why teams with high trust outperform their peers by 76%

How to shift from energy-draining approval-seeking to empowered decision-making

Practical strategies for building trust while maintaining professional relationships

The "kind clarity" framework for giving direct feedback without compromising relationships

Don't miss the "coffee shot challenge" at the end of the episode - a practical exercise to help you begin implementing these insights immediately in your workplace.

Join all the career-focused women who tune in weekly to Career Espresso for evidence-based strategies and authentic advice on navigating today's workplace challenges. New episodes release every week wherever you get your podcasts.

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Is the loudest voice in the room always the most influential? In this eye-opening episode of Career Espresso, host Amanda challenges conventional leadership wisdom by exploring the hidden strength of quiet leadership and why it might be your untapped secret to career success.

Backed by research from Harvard Business Review showing that introverted leaders often outperform their extroverted counterparts, this episode reveals why quieter leadership styles are gaining traction in today's workplace. Did you know that 40% of C-suite executives identify as introverts? Or that teams led by quieter leaders report 23% higher job satisfaction?

Through compelling real-world examples, including the transformative story of Priya's journey from overlooked project manager to director of product, Amanda unpacks three powerful elements of quiet leadership:

✅ The Power of Presence: Learn practical techniques like the three-second rule and presence anchors that command attention without demanding it

✅ Strategic Communication: Discover how to make your voice heard through thoughtful written communication and meaningful one-on-one connections

✅ Connection Through Observation: Master the art of reading team dynamics and spotting potential issues before they surface

Whether you're an introvert looking to amplify your impact or an extrovert seeking to diversify your leadership toolkit, this episode challenges traditional leadership paradigms and offers a fresh perspective on what it means to be influential in today's workplace. Tune in to unlock the power of quiet leadership and transform how you show up in your career. Your next leadership breakthrough might just lie in the power of pause, not the volume of your voice.

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Are you putting your career dreams on hold until the "perfect moment" arrives? In this eye-opening episode of Career Espresso, host Amanda tackles the common belief that keeps talented professionals, especially women, stuck in their careers – the myth of perfect timing.

Backed by fascinating research from the Harvard Business Review, this episode reveals why waiting for the perfect moment might be the very thing holding you back. Through compelling statistics and real-world examples, you'll discover how professionals who take action despite imperfect circumstances are 3.4 times more likely to achieve their career goals.

What you'll learn -

Why feeling only 60-70% ready is actually the sweet spot for career moves

How successful career transitions often happen through small, strategic steps

Four common timing myths that keep talented professionals stuck

Practical strategies to make progress despite imperfect circumstances

A powerful reframing technique to turn "waiting for perfect timing" into "creating strategic timing"

Featured in this episode is an inspiring story of a marketing director and mother of two who transformed her career by stopping waiting and taking action. Her journey from perpetual postponement to landing her dream role in tech while achieving better work-life balance demonstrates what's possible when you move beyond the perfect timing myth.

Don't miss the weekly "Coffee Shot Challenge" that will help you take immediate action on your career goals.

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Are you letting "career shoulds" dictate your professional journey? In this eye-opening episode of Career Espresso, Amanda challenges the invisible rules that may be preventing you from making bold career moves, especially if you're a woman in leadership.

Drawing on compelling research, including a 2023 Harvard Business Review study, Amanda reveals why 67% of professionals make career decisions based on external expectations rather than personal values. Through real-world examples and expert analysis, she breaks down how these hidden pressures particularly impact women in leadership positions.

What You'll Learn -

The three primary sources of career "shoulds" that influence your decision-making

A powerful case study of "Sarah," who broke free from traditional career paths and increased her income by 40%

The innovative REAL framework for evaluating career decisions on your own terms

Five common career "shoulds" that specifically impact women leaders

Practical strategies for auditing and challenging career expectations

Learn Amanda's exclusive REAL framework for navigating complex career decisions -

💡Recognition: Identifying external expectations

💡 Examination: Understanding the validity of career "rules"

💡 Alignment: Evaluating personal values

💡Liberation: Creating space for authentic choices

Whether you're considering a bold career move or simply feeling the weight of professional expectations, this episode provides actionable insights and frameworks to help you make decisions that align with your true career aspirations.

Don't miss the weekly coffee shot challenge that will help you immediately apply these insights to your own career journey. Tune in to discover how questioning career "shoulds" might lead to your next breakthrough moment.

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