I sat down with my friend Kimberly Lai, coach, leadership facilitator, and Brazilian Zouk dancer whose infectious joy for the dance got me into dance classes for a whole year. 

In this episode, she shares how Zouk taught her to embody leadership in a new way, and how she landed the exact job and salary she wanted after everyone told her that it would be "impossible." 

What You'll Learn

• What partner dancing teaches you about trust, control, and leading people at work
• How Kimberly got her dream job at her exact salary by getting crystal clear and telling everyone
• Why asking "How do I want to feel?" beats searching for the perfect script
• How to move through fear by giving equal time to what could go right
• How your body holds intelligence the mind chatter misses, from felt sense and interoception to nonverbal connection, and how they connect to leadership presence 

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• Kimberly Lai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-h-lai/
• Kimberly Lai (dancing) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlaidancing
• Jamie Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
• Jamie Lee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieleecoach/

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In this episode, I walk through the exact reframe I taught a sales manager client to get her team motivated without micromanaging, making ultimatums, or losing her own voice in the process.

You'll walk away with the one sentence that turned dreaded work into shared ambition, and the mindset shift behind it you can use in your very next team meeting.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why a system that wasn't built for you can make you feel like the problem, when you're over-performing yet under-earning 
• How to reframe the work your team dreads so they run toward it instead of away from it
• Why moving people toward a win beats moving them away from pain, and how to discern what precisely to say as a manager
• What happened in one coaching consultation that made my client say, "That just blew my mind. I'd never seen it that way!"
• How to book your free 1:1 consultation for executive coaching with me here: www.jamieleecoach.com/apply

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From risky career pivots and “successful failures” to surviving cancer and addiction, Jeff shares how his resilience, queerness, and devotion to Madonna have shaped his leadership and vision. 

Together, we reflect on friendship, identity, and what it really takes to create spaces where unconventional, magical misfits can finally feel at home.

Key takeaways: 

• What it looks like to turn a non-linear career path—and even your lowest moments—into a uniquely powerful business and community.
• How building systems (not controlling people) helps leaders avoid burnout and create sustainable, values-driven organizations.
• Why queer third spaces and creative hubs like Iron Feather matter for belonging, resilience, and cultural change.

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Takeaways:

• What you can do to reclaim agency in your tech career when layoffs, AI, and leadership decisions feel completely out of your control.
• How to identify, articulate, and communicate your unique expertise—especially when your product fails, sunsets, or gets shut down.
• Why communication is now a critical differentiator for technical professionals who want to thrive alongside AI, not be replaced by it.

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• Femgineer website: https://femgineer.com
• Connect with Poorima on X: https://x.com/poornima
• Jamie Lee Coach website: https://www.jamieleecoach.com
• Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/

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You know that feeling: you work nights and weekends, you hold everything together when your teammates are out, you quietly make miracles happen…and your reward is, “Great, keep it up.” 

No promotion, no extra resources, no real recognition. Just more of the same.

In this conversation, I break down why this happens, how it quietly sabotages your career growth, and what you can start doing differently right now—without complaining, over-explaining, or becoming someone you’re not.

I’ll walk you through:

• The Tuesday status update scenario where you think you’re proving your readiness for a promotion, but you’re actually signaling “all good, nothing needs to change.”
• The hidden cost of believing “competence should speak for itself” as a woman, minority, or marginalized leader.
• Why the real gap between you and your next promotion is not working harder—it’s translation: turning the value you’re already delivering into language decision makers can act on.
• What you can expect on Friday, September 18th: The Over-functioning Woman's Negotiation Workshop, which you can register to attend for free here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/338KqIokT9qGadSyouHnfw#/registration

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Recognize the “coverage trap” and the subtle ways over-functioning keeps you stuck at the status quo
• Shift from quiet competence to clear articulation of your impact, future vision, and specific asks
• Use leadership-focused language that aligns your work with where the organization is headed—and makes it easier for decision makers to say “yes” to your promotion and raise

If you’ve ever watched a less competent but more outspoken colleague get the promotion you wanted, this episode is for you. 

Let’s stop unintentionally sabotaging your own growth by being “too good” at quietly covering—and start translating your value into the recognition, support, and advancement you’ve already earned.

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Alexis co-founded and led a national nonprofit, Students for Education Reform, through her 20s, earned a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary, won the Interreligious Engagement Prize for her thesis on “spiritual but not religious” folks, and has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list twice. 

Today, she blends executive coaching, spiritual care, interreligious theology, and community organizing to support nonprofit leaders and people in career transition who feel called to do work that actually aligns with their values.

We talk about:

• What it’s really like to grow a student group into a national nonprofit — and how idealism collides with the brutal realities of inequality and philanthropy
• The moment a Buddhist coach lobbed a “good grenade” into Alexis’s worldview by asking: “What would it feel like if you really believed the universe was benevolent?”
• Why capitalism functions like the dominant religion of our time, and how that shapes our sense of worth, success, and safety
• How fundraising can be a spiritual practice and civic act, not just “begging rich people for money”
• Why grassroots fundraising and small gifts can build more real power than a handful of billionaire checks
• How Alexis now helps nonprofit leaders and changemakers do “soul work”: interrogating their ideas about justice, money, and calling so they can make aligned decisions about leadership, transitions, and career

I also share some of my own story — from being a first-gen, lower-middle-class student navigating elite spaces, to getting seriously ill and having to confront what I am without my income or productivity. We connect this to the paradox that often, letting go of our tight grip on money and status is what finally frees us to ask for more, lead more boldly, and show up more fully.

If you’ve ever wrestled with questions like:

• How do I fundraise or get paid well without betraying my values?
• How do I hold onto hope and agency in a world that feels increasingly unequal and unjust?
• Can spirituality and ambition actually coexist?

…this conversation is for you.

Learn more about Alexis and her work:

• Website: AlexisMorin.me
• Instagram: @alexisrmorin (personal and business all-in-one, delightfully unhinged at times, in the best way)

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My guest Irina F. Cozma, PhD is an organizational psychologist and executive coach who has repeatedly generated bold options for herself in moments when most people would have resigned with a defeated “it is what it is.”

In this conversation, we talk about surviving a micromanaging boss, why that experience became one of the biggest gifts of Irina’s career, and how her journey across four different countries shaped her belief that you always have at least one more option available to you — especially when you feel stuck.

We also get honest about the messy, embodied side of being human: physical pain, hormones, fatigue, and those days when you just want to feel sorry for yourself (I have plenty of those myself). Irina shares how possibility thinking still applies on those days—without pretending everything is fine.

What you'll learn:

• Why surviving a micromanaging boss changed how Irina coaches: she now validates how bad it can really be, stops over‑indexing on “you can always fix it,” and helps clients build parallel options instead of staying stuck trying to change someone who doesn’t want to change.
• How possibility thinking works in practice:understanding all your options (including the ones you don’t like), choosing consciously, and then making peace with—and committing to—your choice so you don’t feel like you’re in a psychological jail.
• How your values and strengths become anchors on hard days: Irina shows how clarity on core values like freedom and fairness, and strengths like persistenceand speed, lets you take action even when you’re in pain, exhausted, or full of self‑doubt.
• Irina’s “possibility thinker” framework: inner, relational, and process possibilities—practical tools that help you expand what you see as possible so you never again feel like you’re truly starting from zero.
• How Irina’s international moves (Romania → Spain → Moldova → U.S.) shaped her worldview: why she now sees “country” as just one small variable, and how clarity about what you want can make even “risky” moves feel obvious rather than terrifying.

Featured in this episode: 

• Irina's Possibility Thinkers Assessment: https://irinacozma.com/assessment
• Connect with Irina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinacozma/
• Jamie's 1:1 coaching for smart women who hate office politics: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
• Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/

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What you'll learn: 

• How risky conversations can lead to deeper, more meaningful relationships, personal freedom, and major professional turning points (e.g., Debbie telling her boss/friend she could no longer afford to stay as CFO, which catalyzed her full‑time coaching business and significant revenue growth).
• Why subconscious beliefs and “loyalty pacts” matter: Debbie explained concepts like double binds (conflicting desires such as security vs entrepreneurship) and loyalty pacts (feeling disloyal if you “prove someone wrong”), and how early family stories and cultural conditioning shape subconscious beliefs about worth, safety, and what’s possible—often limiting women and people socialized as women.
• How competence can become a survival strategy (and a trap): We discussed how many high-achieving women over-rely on competence—constant certifications, over-preparation, over-functioning—as a way to feel safe, which masks deeper issues of self-worth and receiving (including receiving money) and keeps them stuck in burnout rather than aligned, confident leadership.
• How Debbie coaches clients to work with their nervous system and beliefs: Debbie uses tools like nature walks, perspective-taking frameworks (inspired by indigenous medicine wheel concepts), deep exploration of family-of-origin stories, and gratitude practices to help clients slow down, surface subconscious narratives, and then unwind and rewrite those beliefs.
• Why play and presence are essential antidotes to hustle and burnout: We contrasted “hustle” (pressure, urgency, victim-y to-do lists) with an approach where play, fun, and presence are central. Debbie argued that work is never “done,” especially for entrepreneurs, so tying play to “after the work” guarantees burnout; instead, integrating joy and play into life and business actually attracts more clients, money, and sustainable success.

Featured: 

• Join Debbie's free monthly masterclass called The Embodied CEO: https://thelituplife.com/attraction
• Book a free 1:1 consultation for executive coaching with Jamie Lee: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply

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• Watch the replay of live event recorded on Thursday, August 20th: Gracefully Assertive for Women Who've Been Told They're Too Much: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eun63CwmgOY
• Self-Advocacy is an Act of Service (Podcast): https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com/2033808/episodes/11189143-self-advocacy-is-an-act-of-service
• How to Get Promoted and Better Paid with a Compelling Ask (Podcast): https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com/2033808/episodes/12320542-how-to-get-promoted-and-better-paid-with-a-compelling-ask 
• Learn more about 1:1 executive coaching with Jamie (Philosophy, Process, Pricing): https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply

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We unpack what happens when you’ve tied your identity and self-worth to a job that was never designed with you in mind, and how to reclaim a sense of self that isn’t dependent on a title, paycheck, or corporate hierarchy. 

We also talk about the very real gap between how walking into spaces feel for the “male and pale” default versus those of us who are marginalized, and why naming that difference is a powerful first step toward healing, agency, and change.

What You'll Learn: 

• What it's like to leave a “safe” corporate job when you’re first-gen and carrying family expectations about money, success, and stability.
• How tying your identity and self-worth to your job—especially in environments not built for you—can fuel depression, burnout, and feeling “not enough.”
• Why postpartum mental health matters for both mom and dad, and how anger, anxiety, and loss of autonomy can show up differently from the stereotypical picture of depression.
• How being Black, first-gen, and highly sensitive in predominantly white, male spaces shapes the way you see yourself, your power, and what feels “allowed” for you.
• What becomes possible when you stop trying to fit into any one box and start building a life, career, and identity that actually reflect your full, complex self.
• What Steve’s group practice, New York Wellness Counseling Services, offers first-gen, third-culture, and “don’t-fit-in-a-box” clients—through trauma-informed therapy (including EMDR) for people navigating multiple identities in New York and New Jersey.
• How Jamie’s work as an executive coach for professional women and entrepreneurs helps clients make more money, build confidence, and negotiate for the roles and recognition they want
  
  

Featured

• Learn more about Steve Alexander's NY Wellness Counseling Services, a virtual group therapy practice serving clients across New York and New Jersey: https://www.nywellness.com⁠
• Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevealexanderjr/⁠
• Follow Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenywellness
• Learn more about Jamie's 1:1 coaching practice: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/about 
• Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
• Follow Jamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieleecoach/

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You’ll hear why preparedness is an act of care and freedom, how Allie’s clients literally find money (forgotten accounts, double charges, missed benefits), and what really happens in the first week after a loved one dies—when you’re forced to make 80+ decisions at about 20% brain capacity. 

This is end‑of‑life planning without the euphemisms.

Together we unpack why we avoid talking about death, how to turn that avoidance into radical preparedness, and why doing this work now can shift your relationships, your money, and even your career choices.

Ultimately, this conversation is a celebration of life, the people we cherish, and living with real authenticity and integrity.

What you'll learn: 

• How end-of-life preparedness can actually be an act of care, freedom, and service to the people you love
• How simple planning (like updating beneficiaries and listing accounts) helps you avoid devastating and expensive mistakes
• How doing a “Treasure Map” style audit often leads people to literally find money—forgotten retirement accounts, double-charged interest, unused benefits
• What actually happens in the first week after a death, and why 80+ decisions at 20% brain capacity is a terrible time to start planning
• How talking about death surfaces unspoken expectations, invisible labor, and power dynamics in relationships—and can deepen appreciation for your partner
• What emotional regulation and hypnosis tools (like Havening) can do to help you stay present and grounded in the midst of grief and big conversations
• How contemplating your own mortality can clarify your true priorities and catalyze bold choices in money, work, and life

Featured: 

• Learn more about Allie on her website: www.allieirwin.com
• Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allie.p.irwin/
• Treasure Map with Allie Irwin: https://allieirwin.com/treasure-map/
• Learn more about Jamie on her website: www.jamieleecoach.com
• Follow Jamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieleecoach/
• 1:1 Executive Coaching with Jamie: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply

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This Friday, July 24th, my client Sarah-Neel Smith and I are going to teach you exactly how to have those career conversations where you don't ask for anything at all and generate power for your negotiation outcomes. All the details here: https://antinetworking.jamieleecoach.com/

If you're going, "Wait, what? How does that happen?" 

I explain it in detail in this episode. 

What you'll learn: 

• How not asking for anything in preliminary conversations can grow your negotiation leverage for job offer or promotion negotiation 
• Key questions I ask about my client's organization’s promotion cycle, decision-makers, and influencers and why answering those questions matter 
• How curious, no-ask conversations across functions and levels help you better understand the system and negotiate better outcomes
• How can you use informational interviews to cut through information asymmetry when you’re negotiating a job offer or raise?
• Case Study 1: How a client used informational interview to secure a $250K base salary as director of finance at an AI startup 
• Case Study 2: How another client used informational interviews to compel her boss to secure the highest pay increase possible as director of marketing 
• What you'll learn and gain from joining Anti-Networking workshop with Sarah-Neel and me on Friday, July 24th 

Mentioned: 

• Interview with client Grace Anniskett: https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com/2033808/episodes/12125488-from-minimum-wage-to-ceo-with-grace-anniskett-of-anniskett-consulting-group
• Interview with client Sarah-Neel Smith: https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com/2033808/episodes/19111448-50-raise-self-advocacy-informational-interviews-sarah-neel-smith-phd-with-coach-jamie-lee

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You'll learn: 

• Why diverse representation of marginalized voices is not a luxury, but foundational to empathy, identity, and genuine human connection
• How advocacy and self-advocacy are learned, practiced skills—and what mindsets make it possible to speak up when it feels risky
• How Kat’s decision to speak up boldly against bigoted remarks in high school created a ripple effect that emboldened other students of color to advocate for themselves
• How traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid models are different and how authors can make informed business choices that fit their goals and resources
• How taking big, values-aligned risks (for your family, identity, and justice) reshape your career and your life, even when success isn’t guaranteed
• Why building or joining supportive communities—like We Need Diverse Books or identity-centered indie bookstores—matter so much for writers and readers from marginalized backgrounds

Featured: 

• Kat's agency, Donald Maass Literary Agency: https://maassagency.com/
• Yu & Me Bookstore in NYC: https://yuandmebooks.com/
• Jamie's coaching practice https://www.JamieLeeCoach.com/

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But it took her some time to recognize being bicultural as her own superpower, and when she did, it empowered her to say yes to an opportunity most people would've handed to someone with a bigger title.

Key Takeaways

• Leadership is not a job title: You can be a leader as a mentor, a community organizer, a parent, or a volunteer—impact and initiative matter more than status.
• Networking is people-to-people connection, not transaction: Powerful “networking” often looks like simply being curious about others and building genuine human relationships.
• Bicultural identity is a superpower: Living between cultures, as Ai does between Japan and the U.S., creates unique insight, empathy, and the ability to act as a bridge.
• Opportunities often arrive through community: Ai’s major career transitions—from hospitality to translation to TOMODACHI—came through relationships and community involvement.
• Saying yes can be the real “risky conversation”: Accepting the invitation to represent her region as a mentor felt risky to Ai, but turning it down would have meant betraying the message she gives her mentees about stepping up.
• Operation TOMODACHI to TOMODACHI Initiative: The humanitarian response to the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake evolved into a long-term leadership and exchange program impacting over 10,000 alumni.
• Exposure to hope changes trajectories: Young people from disaster-affected regions returned from U.S. programs with renewed hope, agency, and a desire to rebuild their communities.
• Community work can clarify your own identity: Serving Japanese communities in the U.S. helped Ai reconnect to her Japanese roots and recognize her role as a cultural bridge.
• Curiosity is a core leadership habit: Being genuinely interested in people—their stories, cultures, and experiences—naturally expands your world and your opportunities.
• There is still hope in the world: Despite global uncertainty, Ai emphasizes that human-to-human connection, especially across cultures, is a powerful source of hope.

Featured

• Connect with Ai Asakura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ai-asakura0977/
• Learn about the US-Japan Council: https://www.usjapancouncil.org/
• Connect with Jamie Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
• Learn about 1:1 executive coaching with Jamie Lee here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply

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Perhaps a part of you knows you need to leave. Maybe the job is toxic. Maybe you're underpaid. Maybe you're just done. But here's what's keeping you stuck: you don't know how to exit without burning bridges, tanking your finances, or sabotaging your next move.

So how do you leave a bad situation and actually land on your feet? What strategies, support, and resources do you need to negotiate before you promote yourself to CEO of your life, your career, and your own company?

In this episode, I'm showing you exactly that—through two real women, my coaching clients, who exited toxic jobs and made it work. One doubled her income by negotiating her exit strategically. One quadrupled hers. Both knew exactly what to ask for and who to ask it from.

Their stories are your roadmap. Let's dig in.

Featured: https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com/2033808/episodes/12125488-from-minimum-wage-to-ceo-with-grace-anniskett-of-anniskett-consulting-group

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The problem isn't that women can't negotiate. The problem is that we're negotiating the wrong way—playing by rules that were never built for us.

So what's the right way? Surprisingly, it starts with an internal orientation rather than an external one.

Today, I'm walking you through the three core negotiation skills, which happen to be the ones you're already using every day.

And then I'm diving deep into the first step of the sovereign framework: Vote For Yourself. You'll see exactly how this played out for one of my clients, Sarah Neel, who went from burnt out professor to increasing her pay 7% and then again by 50% while successfully pivoting into a new career.

I'm also introducing you to something called the "locus of control" – a fancy phrase for addressing this key question: Who's actually in charge here? And once you answer that question honestly, everything changes.

[Quick note: This is a recording of a live training we ran earlier this year called “Exit Negotiations: How to Get Better Paid So You Can Become Your Own Boss.” To stay in the loop for the next live training, take the 2-minute Leadership Archetype quiz at http://www.jamieleecoach.com and subscribe to the weekly newsletter.]

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https://podcast.jamieleecoach.com/2033808/episodes/19111448-50-raise-self-advocacy-informational-interviews-sarah-neel-smith-phd-with-coach-jamie-lee

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Here’s the truth I see as a coach for marginalized leaders who don’t like office politics: We've been taught that asking for what we want is risky. Greedy. Aggressive. Ungracious.

But here's the thing.

Women and minorities aren't bad negotiators. We've just been sold a lie about what negotiation actually is.

In this episode, I'm sharing why I walked away from a six-figure tech career to become my own boss and an independent coach.

And I'm showing you the one mindset shift that changed everything for me and my clients. We're talking sovereignty, locus of control, and why that metaphorical tiara (as in: recognition and respect) you're waiting for? You have to put it on your own head.

Stick around. This one's foundational.

[Quick note: This is a recording of a live training we ran earlier this year called “Exit Negotiations: How to Get Better Paid So You Can Become Your Own Boss.” To stay in the loop for the next live training, take the 2-minute Leadership Archetype quiz at www.jamieleecoach.com and subscribe to the weekly newsletter.]

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In this episode, I talk with Shalene Gupta, staff editor at Fast Company, about her groundbreaking investigation into how senior-level women are coping with the impossible. After putting out a call on LinkedIn, Shalene received over 100 responses—48,000 words' worth—revealing both the ingenuity and the despair of working mothers trying to have it all.

Discover the creative solutions that are actually working: job-sharing arrangements that have lasted 13 years, radical transparency about boundaries that builds trust, and companies (like Cakes) that are redesigning the workplace from the ground up. But also understand why these individual hacks aren't enough—and why the real answer requires systemic change.

If you're a working parent, an ambitious woman in corporate America, or someone who wants to understand what's really happening behind closed doors, this is a conversation you need to hear. Because as Shalene says: "It's not you. The system is broken. And it can be redesigned."

Featuring:

• Fast Company article: Corporate America is Crushing Senior-Level Mothers. Here's How They're Coping by Shalene Gupta 
• The 13-year job-share that changed everything
• How transparency becomes a negotiation superpower
• Why women entrepreneurs are building their own solutions and winning
• What real support for working mothers actually looks like

SHALENE GUPTA BIO:

Shalene Gupta is a staff editor at Fast Company covering work life and leadership. Her investigative journalism on women, work, and wellness has appeared in The Atlantic, Fortune, Harvard Business Review, ESPN The Magazine, and TIME. She is co-author of The Power of Trust and author of The Cycle: Confronting the Pain of Periods and PMDD. Shalene holds an MS from Columbia Journalism School, a BA in creative writing and psychology from Johns Hopkins University, and is a Fulbright grant recipient. Her work focuses on the systemic barriers women face in corporate America—from motherhood to menopause—and the creative solutions women are building to survive (and thrive) in broken systems.

Connect with Shalene on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalenegupta/
Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/

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Maria shares how she navigates being a daytime asset manager and nighttime hypnobirthing educator, hypnotist, lactation counselor, and mom of three, and why talking openly about hypnosis in a buttoned-up industry was a risky (and worthwhile) career conversation. 

You’ll learn what hypnobirthing actually is (beyond the woo), how it helps many parents have calmer births—often with less or no medication—and why these tools become “meta skills” you can use in high-stakes work situations, from boardrooms to hospital rooms. 

Maria also offers grounded advice for women and couples planning to grow their families, including those going through IVF or navigating “high-risk” labels in the medical system.

If you care about self-advocacy, emotional regulation, and having real choices in your healthcare, this conversation will expand what you think is possible—for birthing, working, and beyond.

Timestamps 

• 00:00 – Who is Jamie Lee? Introducing executive coaching, “risky conversations,” and guest Maria Lernerman
• 03:17 – Maria’s “risky conversation”: bringing hypnobirthing and hypnosis into a traditional investment career
• 09:24 – What is hypnobirthing? The Mongan Method, full-spectrum birth prep, and why partners matter
• 14:12 – How can birth be more comfortable with little or no medication? Fear, tension, relaxation, and the body’s design
• 18:08 – Maria’s own birth stories: from terrified first-time mom to hypnobirthing educator (and the Uber-driver tipping point)
• 23:12 – Self-hypnosis as a meta skill: staying grounded in chaotic hospitals, high-stakes meetings, and everyday conflict
• 26:22 – Client success stories: natural births, empowered C-sections, partners stepping up, and redefining what a “good birth” looks like
• 31:55 – Advice for women and couples (including IVF and “high risk”): choice, providers, and protecting your sense of agency

You can learn more about Maria’s work at DiscoverYourPowerBirth.com and about the Mongan Method at hypnobirthing.com.

Learn more about bespoke executive coaching with Jamie Lee at JamieLeeCoach.com and book a free hour-long consultation with Jamie here. 

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We discussed:

• [09:20] The "Third Path" to Power: How to move beyond the binary of staying silent or "burning it all down" by managing your nervous system and creating safety from within.
• [10:48] The FEAR-less Framework: Ashley’s 4-step process to Feel, Evaluate, Accept, and Respond so you can take inspired action from the driver’s seat of your career.
• [14:40] Navigating the "Manager vs. HR" Dynamic: What to do when a boss claims their hands are tied by HR, and how to use that as a catalyst to seek direct information and advocacy.
• [16:00] Navigating Pay Transparency: How to use salary bands and job descriptions to your advantage when preparing for an annual review.
• [29:00] Redefining Success: Why high-achieving women are opting out of broken systems to build work lives that actually honor their freedom and ambition.

Featured: 

• Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleypare/
• Learn more about Ashley's Leadership Program here: https://ashleypare.com/
• Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
• Learn more about Jamie's Bespoke Coaching Program here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply
  
  About Ashley:
  Ashley Paré is a Leadership Coach, Speaker, and the CEO & Founder of Own Your Worth® who believes you are more than enough. Her mission is to activate your highest potential and deactivate your deepest fear. She helps clients connect to their inner confidence and courage to take bold action and make big asks.
  
  About Jamie, the host of Risky Conversations podcast: 
  Jamie Lee is an executive coach for smart women who don't like office politics. Jamie helps them get promoted and better paid without throwing anyone under the bus. She blends practical neuroscience with no-nonsense communication frameworks to shift the brain's approach to self-advocacy. Her unique methodology empowers gutsy women to speak up for their professional value, turning workplace friction into a catalyst for personal agency and financial reward.

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• Practical tips to uncover your own stories,
• How to avoid sounding braggy or AI-generic, and
• How to communicate in a way that feels real, memorable, and unmistakably you.

Featured: 

• Connect with Gabrielle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/
• Follow Gabrielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/
• Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral Podcast:
• https://podfollow.com/keeping-it-real-with-jac-and-ral
• Gabrielle's Website: https://gabrielledolan.com/
• Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
• Follow Jamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieleecoach/
• Jamie's Website: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/

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That is exactly what my client, Sarah-Neel Smith, PhD, did. In this episode, Sarah-Neel pulls back the curtain on her journey from feeling "stuck" in academia to pivoting into a high-impact career in philanthropy. 

By combining well-structured informational interviews with coaching to advocate for her potential, she transformed her professional life—negotiating a 7% increase on her first offer and a staggering 50% pay bump on her second.

We discuss how to build self-trust, create meaningful connections, and find the "creative sharpness" that only comes when you stop grinding and start advocating for your value.

Take the next step in your own career transition:

• Join my free training for smart women who are tired of being the over-utilized yet under-appreciated "secret weapon" in their workplaces. On May 20th: Exit Negotiations: How to Get Better Paid So You Can Be Your Own Boss 
• Check out Sarah-Neel's workshop on informational interviews: Small Conversations Big Impact 

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The Science: Quantum physicists like David Bohm and Zen masters in the mountains agree: Everything you think is "solid" (your desk, your body, your obstacles) is actually 99.9999999% empty space. Similarly, neuroscientists like Michael Gazzaniga have found that there is no singular, fixed "I" in your brain. You are a "Society of Mind," an aggregate of different parts negotiating conflicting and inherently empty impulses in real-time. 

The Philosophy: In Zen, this is encapsulated in a single character: Mu (無). It often gets translated as “empty,” but it can also reference a kind of boundlessness.

The Intersection: When you realize matter is mostly space, the "solid" walls in your mind begin to soften. You realize you are not your self-talk, the very thoughts that lie at the root of professional stress. 

Instead, you are the boundless potential behind the action. 

What you'll learn in this episode: 

02:15 – The Humble, Good News: Why you don’t need a PhD or to become a monk to benefit from these fundamental truths

04:30 – Your "Society of Mind": How the illusion of being a fixed, singular "I" is dismantled by both modern neuroscience and ancient wisdom. 

06:50 – Tyranny of Self-Talk: Getting to the root of all professional stress when external circumstances don't seem to go your way. 

07:45 – The Liberation of "Mu": What becomes possible when new perspectives enable new ways of thinking, feeling, and responding to circumstance beyond our control. 

09:30 – The 3 Stages of Change: A roadmap through Dissolution (of negative self-talk), Mental Rehearsal, and Embodied Brave Action.

11:00 – The Fortress of Trust: Why true trust comes from realizing your "self" is not a fragile, solid thing that can be broken.

12:15 – Creator & Masterpiece: When tangible results like getting promoted and better paid are the byproduct of accessing a deeper truth of who you really are. 

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But truth be told, systemic exclusion leading to institutional violence has never been news for BIPOC and immigrants.

The endlessly "moving goalposts" is just one of many ways BIPOC professionals experience institutional bias in the workplace.

My guest Dr. Cristina Alcalde is an anthropologist, author, leadership coach, and professor of Global and Intercultural Studies at Miami University in Ohio.

In this episode, we explored: 

• Beyond "Us vs. Them": Why addressing institutional whiteness isn't about attacking people, but about fixing the hidden systems that block everyone from equity.
• The "Illusion Bubble": Why the status quo feels so "natural" to some, while creating moving goalposts for high-achieving women of color.
• Feminist Curiosity: How to stop being "complicit" and start asking the risky question: "Who actually benefits from the status quo?" 
• Agency in the Heavy Moments: Navigating institutional hate while holding onto our internal authority and resistance.
• Connecting the Dots: How historical exclusions—like redlining—continue to build the workplace barriers we see today.

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Connect with Dr. Cristina Alcalde on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-cristina-alcalde-ph-d-24b71b8b/
• Dr. Cristina Alcalde's Faculty Webpage: https://miamioh.edu/profiles/cas/m-cristina-alcalde.html
• Dr. Cristina Alcalde's Website: https://www.crisalcalde.com/
• Donate to Support our St. Paul Public Schools Community Fund https://my.cheddarup.com/c/support-our-st-paul-public-schools-community/items
• Learn more about Jamie's Executive Coaching Services: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply

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In this episode of Risky Conversations with Jamie Lee, we dive into why these experiences are not personal failings, but symptoms of the systemic injustices we swim in every day.

As a South Korean immigrant living in the U.S., I feel the tension of both: I've gained advantages by understanding how global workplaces function, yet I've also experienced the invisible barriers many marginalized people face, working harder than most, only to be undervalued.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The Truth About Intersectional Feminist Coaching: Why traditional "think positive" coaching fails women of color, and how to embrace the paradox of systemic reality versus personal agency.
• The Biology of Bias: How systemic inequities and "otherization" trigger your nervous system and create inherited belief systems that lead to over-functioning.
• Real-World Case Studies: How a woman in the male-dominated construction industry reframed "intensity" into leadership; how a single mother successfully challenged the assessment that she wasn't "technical enough"; and how a BIPOC woman transformed her income and impact by choosing to believe in herself when no one else at work would.
• The Three Votes Strategy: A practical framework to regain your agency—voting for yourself, voting with your tribe, and voting with your feet.

To learn more about my coaching philosophy, process, and pricing, come on over to www.jamieleecoach.com/apply 

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The data is mixed: U.S. job growth is sluggish and many job seekers are feeling stuck where they are but not prepared for the job hunt. 

Plus, with a bulk of the growth in the economy happening in the AI infrastructure space, a forward-thinking professional can't help but wonder, "Will I be replaced by AI?" 

I'm answering this question head-on in this episode. I talk about what AI is excellent for and what it can't do, and what it means for smart leaders planning ahead. 

What you'll learn: 

00:00 – AI cannot fully replace human coaching and the value of human insight
01:30 – A quick case study on uncovering human blind spots and parlaying them to build generative intelligence
07:30 – The 2026 job market challenges and the push for AI-integrated skills
12:00 – Importance of discerning wisdom and cognitive agility for future career success
16:30 – Doubling down on humanity and bridge-building as a competitive edge
18:30 – Reflective questions for listeners about uncertainty and growth through human conversations

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As we enter the Year of the Fire Horse in 2026, it’s time to stop trying to "fix" your engine and start finding the right track.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The "Shush" Factor: Why high-achieving women are often told to "tone it down" and how to handle it.
• The Fire Horse Connection: Why 2026 is the year to embrace your capacity, ideas, and intensity rather than apologize for it.
• The Difference Between Identity and Environment: How to stop blaming yourself for the "bumpy ride" caused by a misaligned workplace.
• Real-World Success Stories: How two leaders (one in entrepreneurship and one in a corporate reorg) moved from being undervalued to being fully utilized, promoted and better paid.
• Three Truths for the Misaligned Leader: A framework to help you decide your next "Risky Conversation."

Key Quotes:

• "A Ferrari doesn’t need to be fixed; it needs a track."
• "The bumpy ride isn't your fault; it's the grass."
• "Everything worthwhile is on the other side of a risky conversation."

Resources Mentioned:

• Book a free 1:1 coaching consultation with Jamie HERE

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Featured in this episode:  

• Neelam's Instagram account @dancewithneelam
• Neelam's website: tailoredpoetry.com
• Neelam's book: Burning It Down: Dancing Through the Rubble
• Jamie's 1:1 executive coaching practice: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply

Timestamps:

1. [00:00] — Introduction and Neelam’s background: Jamie Lee opens the episode, introduces Neelam Patel, and they discuss Neelam’s journey from tech executive to poet and artist.
2. [04:21] — Tech career and personal transformation: Neelam describes how improv and creative pursuits influenced her growth (and promotions) in the tech world.
3. [10:47] — Risky conversations and work-life negotiation: Neelam shares stories of honest, risky conversations at work, including advocating for her creative needs.
4. [34:36] — Anger as an ally: Neelam and Jamie discuss the power of anger, addressing repression, shame, and channeling anger into advocacy.
5. [48:04] — Life after “burning it down” and current work: Neelam gives an update on her creative career, including her dance residency and ways listeners can connect with her (Instagram, website).

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In this episode, we explore what happens in your body during these moments, how your nervous system tries to keep you safe by pulling harder, and the subtle art of releasing the tug-of-war without losing your grounding or authority. You’ll learn a simple somatic practice, a decision-making framework, and real-world scripts to help you “drop the rope” with clarity, calm, and confidence.

If you’ve ever felt over-responsible or emotionally hijacked in leadership, this episode is for you.

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As an executive coach for high-achieving women, I know how draining it is to deal with demanding personalities, rapid-fire requests, or sometimes-subtle, sometimes-in-your-face workplace tension. This short, powerful practice helps you stay grounded, calm, and clear so you can show up as the leader you want to be.

The guided portion is 10 minutes long — perfect to use before a meeting, during a stressful workday, or anytime you feel pulled into someone else’s urgency. You’ll learn a simple body-based anchoring technique to return to self-trust and regulate your nervous system in real time.

If you ever struggle with setting boundaries, overthinking, feeling pressured, or absorbing other people’s stress at work, this episode is for you.

Mentioned in the episode: 

• Neuroscience-Based Trance: Three-Brain Alignment for Leaders
• Details on 1:1 Executive Coaching with Jamie Lee

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In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Dr. SD Shanti—pediatric dentist, clinical psychologist, and founder of the World Love Forum—to explore how we can prevent violence and promote well-being on a global scale. Dr. Shanti shares her non-linear journey from academia to activism, and together we discuss the power of self-compassion, the importance of empowering women, and innovative ways to create lasting social change.

We discussed:
• The staggering global impact of violence: 1 in 3 women and 1 in 2 children are affected.
• Why Dr. Shanti left a secure career to pursue her mission of preventing suffering.
• The founding and vision of the World Love Forum: launching a global campaign for love and violence prevention.
• How entertainment-education (like soap operas) can reach millions and shift cultural norms.
• The critical role of empowering women as agents of social change.
• Practical self-compassion techniques—both “tender” and “fierce”—to help manage emotions, set boundaries, and prevent burnout.
• The science behind why kindness and compassion are essential for leadership and personal well-being.

Tune in to be inspired by Dr. Shanti’s story and discover actionable tools for creating a more compassionate world—starting with yourself.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:40 - Dr. SD Shanti’s Risky Career Pivot
08:37 - The Birth of the World Love Forum
15:22 - Shocking Global Violence Statistics
21:05 - Solutions: The Blueprint for Hope
30:48 - Self-Compassion: Tender & Fierce Techniques
39:56 - The Power of Loving-Kindness Meditation
41:49 - Compassionate Leadership & Workplace Well-being
44:45 - Closing Thoughts & How to Connect

Mentioned:
• Dr. SD Shanti LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdshanti/
• Dr. SD Shanti's World Love Forum https://worldloveforum.org/
• Dr. SD Shanti's Brush Your Mind Blog https://brushyourmind.org/

• Jamie’s website:  https://www.jamieleecoach.com/
• Jamie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
• Jamie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieleecoach/

Watch this interview with Dr. SD Shanti on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS18sggJuAk

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• 0:00 - Jamie Lee and Tara May Introduction 
• 1:26 – Tara May’s story: Donating a kidney and leading with heart
• 8:19 – What does Aspiritech do? Tech services with a neurodiverse team
• 14:27 – Overcoming challenges: Confidence building and imposter syndrome
• 19:46 – Communication tips for neurodivergent and neurotypical teams
• 22:38 – Addressing autism, vaccines, and debunking myths
• 29:09 – Embracing and celebrating differences in the workplace

If you’re passionate about inclusion, leadership, or just want to hear an inspiring story, this episode is for you! 

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your thoughts.

Mentioned:

• Aspiritech website: https://aspiritech.org/
• Jamie Lee Coach website: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/

Watch this interview with Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwcTta0M6Fc

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In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Andrea Liebross—results-driven business coach, podcast host, and author of “She Thinks Big.” 

Andrea shares her journey from corporate director to entrepreneur, and together we unpack what it really means to take risks, think big, and create wealth on your own terms. 

If you’re an ambitious woman ready to break out of your box, this conversation is for you!

Mentioned:

• Andrea’s website https://andrealiebross.com/
• Andrea’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-liebross/
• Andrea’s Instagram Andrea Liebross (@andrea.liebross.coaching)
• Jamie’s website Jamie Lee Coach
• Jamie’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
• Jamie’s Instagram Jamie Lee (@jamieleecoach)

Key topics and timestamps:

• 0:00 – Why all worthwhile things are on the other side of a risky conversation
• 10:15 – The power of honest conversations and giving yourself permission to grow
• 19:00 – The TRUST framework for big thinking (Thought options, Real problem, Unknown, Securing support, Taking massive action)
• 32:00 – What “massive action” looks like: Real client success stories
• 36:30 – Wealth as choice: Redefining abundance beyond money
• 51:00 – Where to find Andrea’s book, podcast, and the “Silent Saboteur” quiz

Tune in for actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and a fresh perspective on what’s possible when you dare to think big!

Watch this interview with Andrea Liebross, Business Coach on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b0lWo6w94QY?si=KCZDJZW4IVQNX4Ey

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In this episode, I share the research, the myths that keep us stuck, and a practical framework to say no with clarity, calm, and confidence.

⏱️ Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Why glue work matters (and why saying no feels risky)
• 8:30 – The research on non-promotable tasks and gender bias
• 18:55 – Myths that keep us over-committing (comfort fallacy, tiara syndrome, imposter feelings)
• 26:55 – The RESPOND framework: a step-by-step way to say no with respect
• 34:53 – Neuroscience-backed tools to calm your nervous system in tough moments
• 44:20 – Final thoughts + free resources at JamieLeeCoach.com

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In this final episode, I coach a professional navigating one of the most common — and least talked about — challenges in career growth: ageism and making a career pivot later in your journey.

You’ll hear a candid coaching conversation about:

• Why arbitrary “years of experience” requirements may not reflect your true value
• How internalized ageism can limit us more than external bias
• The power of reframing career transitions as opportunities to grow, not “go back”
• Practical ways to leverage your experience, education, and new skills in a pivot
• Why women over 50 are a growing force in the labor market — and how to own it

If you’ve ever felt hemmed in by your role, questioned whether it’s “too late” to pivot, or wondered how to challenge age-based career limits, this episode offers fresh perspective, encouragement, and actionable reframes.

⭐ Tune in now to learn how to move forward in your career with confidence, wisdom, and renewed possibility.

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In this episode, I coach a client through one of the biggest challenges women face after leaving a draining job: how to return to work without falling back into the same patterns that caused burnout.

You’ll hear a real coaching conversation about:

• Why career breaks and sabbaticals are acts of courage, not weakness
• How fear of “going back” keeps us stuck in avoidance
• The mindset reframe that helps you see every next step as new and different
• How to build confidence while stepping forward into your next role

If you’ve ever worried about repeating the same cycles of exhaustion or questioning whether you can start fresh after burnout, this episode will give you practical reframes and encouragement to move forward with clarity and choice.

⭐ Tune in to learn how to avoid the burnout boomerang and step into your next career chapter with confidence.

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In this episode, I walk an aspiring life coach through one of the toughest questions every new coach faces: “How do I price myself?”

We unpack the fears that come with putting a dollar value on your work, the difference between pricing yourself vs. pricing your services, and why your presence and coaching impact are priceless. You’ll also hear practical steps for building confidence and credibility as a new coach:

• Why it’s okay (and even strategic) to start with free sessions
• How to gradually move from free → paid → premium rates
• Why testimonials and practice are your strongest assets
• How mentors, allies, and your “tribe” help you grow into your value

Whether you’re a brand-new coach or simply navigating how to charge for your expertise, this episode offers both philosophical insight and practical pricing strategies you can apply today.

⭐ Tune in now to learn how to confidently put a price on your services — without feeling like you’re putting a price on yourself.

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In this episode, you’ll hear from Karen — a smart, experienced professional who never paid me a dime, but who did pay attention. She attended my free workshops, listened to the podcast, and put the tools into practice. The result? She reframed “bragging” into “informing” and landed a role that increased her income — then expanded that role into the work she truly wanted.

Karen’s story is proof that self-advocacy doesn’t have to feel pushy. When you present your experience as informing rather than bragging, you help others see your value clearly and make better decisions about promoting, hiring, or compensating you.

⭐ Tune in now to hear how one small mindset shift can change your career trajectory.

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In the first episode, we uncovered three myths that hold women back: Tiara Syndrome, Comfort Fallacy, and the Perfectionist Fantasy. In this episode, we move from awareness to action.

I'm walking you through my Three Votes Framework — a simple, repeatable system for taking control of your career growth:

• Vote with your feet: choose workplaces where your values and strengths can thrive.
• Vote with your tribe: build allies and champions who will advocate for your advancement.
• Vote for yourself: trust your decisions, dismantle perfectionism, and back your own worth.

Through real coaching stories, you’ll learn how women in tech, finance, and beyond have applied these votes to overcome bias, advocate for themselves, and even fast-track promotions with significant pay increases.

👉  Tune in now to discover how to put your career back in your own hands.

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In male-dominated fields like tech, finance, and engineering, women face two sets of barriers: the external ones — sexism, racism, bias — and the internal ones we often don’t even notice until someone points them out. Things like:

• Tiara Syndrome: believing if you keep your head down and do good work, a crown will magically fall on your head.
• Comfort Fallacy: scanning the room to keep everyone else happy and comfortable, at the expense of your own voice.
• Perfectionist Fantasy: setting rigid, impossible standards that make it nearly impossible to try something new.

I see these myths come up again and again in my 10 years of coaching practice. They’re powerful — but they’re also lies. 

And the good news? Once you spot them, you can dismantle them.

In my recent workshop, I shared practical, repeatable tools for overcoming these blind spots and moving your career forward — even if you’re the only woman in the room.

👉 Tune in to this episode and subscribe to the podcast to learn how to break free from these myths, advocate for yourself with confidence, and take the first step toward the promotion and pay you deserve. 

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In this powerful episode of Risky Conversations, I speak with Sara Dean—keynote speaker, certified facilitator, and executive coach—to unpack the truth behind imposter syndrome, why women are socialized to doubt themselves, and how reclaiming self-trust changes everything.

Sara shares her journey from personal trainer to executive coach for leaders at Amazon, Microsoft, and beyond, weaving in stories of speaking up at work, helping women shed the need to “shrink,” and building a leadership brand rooted in authenticity instead of performance. 

Together, we address anger as a valid leadership tool, the essential role of HRT in restoring balance and focus for professional women over 35, and how to ask better questions that open new possibilities.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to “do more” just to belong—or wondered how to stand firmly in your own power—this conversation will resonate deeply.

Mentioned in the podcast: 

• Sara Dean's website: saradean.com
• Shameless Leadership podcast: saradean.com/podcast
• Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks/
• Jamie Lee's website: www.jamieleecoach.com 
• Connect with Jamie Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/

Timestamps:

0:00 – Meet Sara Dean: Leadership Coach & Speaker

1:09 – Risky Conversations: Speaking Up at Work

7:18 – From Fitness to Executive Coaching

10:44 – What Is a Leadership Brand (and Why It Matters)

17:53 – Client Story: Humor Changes the Room

23:35 – The Truth About Imposter Syndrome

33:00 – Anger, HRT & Reclaiming Self-Trust

48:14 – Final Takeaways & Where to Find Sara

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Neuroscience shows us that we don’t just think with our heads — we also process wisdom through our hearts and guts. By aligning these three brains, leaders can access deeper clarity, reduce anxiety, and strengthen their executive presence.

As both an executive coach and integrative hypnotist, I combine cutting-edge coaching principles with hypnotic trance work to help high-performing professionals shift patterns at a subconscious level. 

In this episode, you’ll be guided to tune into your body’s intelligence systems — the neurons in your gut that process intuition, the nerves in your heart that regulate connection, and the brain in your head that organizes thought.

This isn’t just meditation. It’s a neuroscience-based hypnosis designed to help you reframe old reactions, access new insights, and lead with greater confidence and alignment. If you’re an executive looking to integrate head, heart, and gut intelligence into your leadership, this episode is for you.

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Jamie Lee Coach: https://www.jamieleecoach.com
• James Tripp: https://www.jamestripp.co.uk/

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 – Welcome & Why Hypnosis for Executives
1:30 – The Six Intelligence Systems Explained (head, heart, gut & more)
4:25 – Preparing for the Guided Trance Experience
6:10 – Activating Energy Awareness with the Hands
9:00 – Accessing the Subconscious & Positive Intentions
11:15 – Gut Brain: Intuition and Serotonin
13:00 – Heart Brain: Connection and Oxytocin
14:30 – Head Brain: Clarity and Integration
16:30 – Closing Stretch, Integration, and Next Steps

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We dive into what it means to defy death as a woman in midlife. Both in the spy-novel sense (Rachael’s Celeste Donovan series delivers plenty of that) and in the very real, everyday way of reclaiming energy, purpose, and joy through menopause and beyond. Rachael draws from her background in life sciences and women’s health to demystify hormone therapy, bust outdated myths, and remind us that women don’t have to suffer in silence.

We also talk about creativity as activism: how Rachael’s novels give us a messy, powerful heroine who refuses to be dismissed, and how the Aphrodite Author Program empowers women to publish their own stories with purpose and passion.

If you’re a professional woman navigating perimenopause, craving representation, or dreaming of writing your own book, this conversation is a reminder: your story matters, your health matters, and your power is only growing.

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• Jamie Lee Coach website www.jamieleecoach.com
• Connect with Jamie on IG/YouTube: @jamieleecoach
• Rachael Eckles website: www.rachaeleckles.com
• Connect with Rachael on IG/Twitter/TikTok: @rachaeleckles
• Follow on Facebook @rachaelecklesauthor

Menopause resources: 

• Menopause.org
• Dr. Mary Claire Haver 
• Dr. Rachel Rubin
• Dr. Vonda Wright 
• Dr. Lisa Mosconi 
• Dr. Lila Nachtigall
• ElektraHealth 
• Midi Health 

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In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with executive coach and Eunioa founder Rosey Singh to explore practical, proven ways to combine AI tools with human insight for career success.

You’ll learn how to:

• Optimize your resume to pass Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) without losing your unique voice
• Use ChatGPT and other AI tools to speed up your job search strategy
• Avoid the “generic copy” trap that immediately turns recruiters away
• Tell a cohesive career story that speaks to both AI, human recruiters, and industry experts
• Leverage coaching to break through career plateaus and land big wins—like the client who went from $80K to $170K

Whether you’re actively job hunting or preparing for your next career move, this conversation is packed with actionable tips and behind-the-scenes recruiter insights to help you land interviews faster.

🎧 Listen now and discover how to make AI your ally—while keeping the human touch that gets you hired.

Mentioned in the podcast: 

• Rosey Singh's company website: www.eunioa.io
• Connect with Rosey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roseysingh/
• Jamie Lee's website: www.jamieleecoach.com 
• Connect with Jamie Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/

Timestamps:

00:01 – Meet Rosey Singh, Executive Coach & AI Career Strategist  
03:45 – Can AI Replace an Executive Coach?  
09:50 – The Human Brain & Heart Connection in Coaching  
13:20 – From HR Leader to Career Concierge  
19:46 – How to Use ChatGPT for Resume Writing (the Right Way)  
27:12 – How Recruiters & ATS Really Review Resumes  
34:12 – Navigating Today’s Job Market  
44:12 – Client Success Story: From $80K to $170K  

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Turns out, you get a new podcast episode, an unexpected career comeback… and a pretty great story about integrity over sales.

In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Beth Nichols and SJ Crawford—real-life sisters and co-hosts of the podcast Miss Informed—for a heartfelt, hilarious, and at times healing conversation. 

This one’s full of truth bombs, unexpected pivots, and a little career magic you won’t want to miss.

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• Book your free hour-long consultation with me, Executive Coach Jamie Lee
• Miss Informed Podcast on Apple and Spotify
• Dr. Martha Beck
• Dr. Les Fehmi
  
  

Timestamps:
03:45 – Business Barbie and resisting the mold
09:25 – From stuck to play therapy comeback
12:45 – SJ’s job-hunting advice: Just stop
16:45 – Soul-searching and singing sisters
17:20 – SJ’s business trip to Seoul, Korea
24:30 – Making your career your own
25:30 – What it means to be Business Barbie
27:00 – SJ’s unconventional career path
29:30 – Finding your voice through coaching
32:00 – How hypnosis and mindfulness changed everything
36:15 – Beth’s reflections on motherhood and fire-breathing daughters
38:30 – SJ’s take on motherhood, efficiency, and ambition
42:45 – Final thoughts: Seek sisterhood and support
47:35 – Where to find Miss Informed and free coaching consults

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In this episode, we dive into Marion's own entrepreneurial journey, marked by bold career pivots and a relentless drive to create change. Hear how she navigated the male-dominated tech industry, overcame self-doubt, and built a thriving community of over 4,000 women in just 12 months.

Marion shares her unique perspective on the power of networking, the importance of self-advocacy, and why she's on a mission to empower more women to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Discover the strategies she's using to demystify the funding process and provide a supportive, judgment-free space for female founders to grow their businesses.

To learn more about Creme de la STEM go to: 

• https://lacremedelastem.substack.com/
• https://www.lacremedelastem.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/marionsiboni/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/lacremedelastem

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Both are leaders in OILS (Open Innovation in Life Sciences), a volunteer-run organization that promotes transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration in scientific research. They share how navigating risky career conversations—like negotiating time for unpaid passion projects or walking away from stable jobs to pursue higher education—helped them step into more aligned, impactful roles.

We explore what open science really means (spoiler: it's not yet the default), why reproducible research matters for public health and innovation, and how community-driven efforts like OILS are equipping early-career scientists with tools, confidence, and global connections.

Key takeaways for ambitious women in STEM and leadership:

• Self-advocacy is a service—especially when it aligns you with purpose-driven work.
• “Brazen audacity” is sometimes necessary (and underrated).
• Open, inclusive spaces fuel innovation—and your voice matters in shaping them.

Bonus: Harini and Madita also reveal their favorite hiking spots in the Swiss Alps.

🔗 Learn more about OILS: https://www.openinnovationlifesciences.com/

🔗And their upcoming hybrid conference at OILS 2025 here:
https://www.b2match.com/e/oils2025

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Melanie and I first met in Switzerland, where I led a negotiation workshop for Open Science Retreat. She later became a coaching client, wanting to bridge cultural gaps while negotiating with a U.S.-based business partner. 

What made coaching her especially meaningful for me was that Melanie is already that person in her community—the go-to negotiation mentor. She’s known for helping internationals “negotiate like a Dutchie” by stripping unnecessary politeness out of letters, CVs, and emails so the message lands with clarity and confidence.

We talk about 

• Embracing "Dutchiness"—or directness—as a negotiation strength.
• Why and how of approaching negotiation like a dance, not a battle -- especially in the deal-making context.
• And how to have the moxie (or "a little bit of punk") to negotiate not just for the deal on the table, but for the bigger context—the values, relationships, and future outcomes that really matter.

Featured in this episode: 

• Learn about Melanie's consultancy here: https://www.immingimpact.eu/
• Learn about IM Studios here: https://www.im-studio.eu/
• Learn about coaching with Jamie here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Caroline Stokes, a global leadership strategist offering a timely, sobering, and visionary approach to reinventing leadership. 

Her new book, Aftershock to 2030, is a radical roadmap for CEOs leading beyond collapse and thrive in an era of unprecedented change. 

We're diving deep into why 

• Nervous system regulation 
• Trauma-informed leadership 
• Emotionally intelligent AI 
• And a willingness to completely reinvent yourself... 

aren't just nice-to-haves—they're now mission-critical skills. 

Featured in this podcast: 

• Learn more about Caroline and pre-order her book here: https://www.theforward.co/
• Learn more about Jamie and take her 2-minute Leadership Archetype quick here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/

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Michelle shares her remarkable journey of losing and gaining nearly 700 pounds before discovering how food is intimately connected to our emotions, memories, and cultural inheritance. 

Through her personal story of overcoming food addiction and rebuilding her life after losing everything in the 2008 economic crisis, Michelle reveals how our relationship with food goes far beyond nutrition. 

She explores how emotional eating is often a complex response to stress, loneliness, and unprocessed feelings, and offers a powerful framework for understanding and healing our relationship with food and ourselves.

This conversation is not just about weight loss, but about reclaiming personal agency, understanding our emotional landscapes, and learning to nourish ourselves in truly meaningful ways.

Mentioned: 

• Impostor Syndrome Clinic for the Women of the Global Majority with Jamie Lee on June 13th at noon Eastern, 9am Pacific. Register here for free: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7qFdxK7ORDeigFUGWGmbBw#/registration
• Michelle's TEDx Talk: A Food Addict's Lesson: Confusion. Clarity. Recovery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJLr53XlIV4
• Michelle's book: Leaving Large: https://leavinglarge.com/
• Michelle's website: https://go.michellepetties.com/mindovermeals

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Dr. Corinna Freitag, an executive coach with a background in chemistry and industry, shares her interdisciplinary approach to helping her clients - chemists, engineers, and other technical experts - improve their communication, emotional intelligence, and ability to advocate for themselves. 

Learn practical tools and strategies for overcoming the hyper-rational mindset and bridging the gap between analytical thinking and the messy realities of human interaction.

• Learn more about Dr. Corinna Freitag https://www.corinnafreitag.de/
• Connect with Dr. Corinna Freitag on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcorinnafreitag/

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Allyship can be a thorny topic—stirring discomfort, shame, or confusion about how to show up without overstepping or saying the wrong things. 

In a time of growing division and discrimination, many people are asking: How do I use my unearned advantages to create more inclusion without offending people?

In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Rashida Bonds, an ally coach who says that true allyship isn’t about virtue signaling or grand gestures. 

Allyship is about doing the inner work—and returning to our most authentic, compassionate selves.

In this episode, explore:

• What true allyship looks like beyond the performative gestures 
• How to use privilege in service of community care and equity
• Why cultural humility is essential, especially in leadership, and Rashida's lived experiences of it 
• How to navigate mistakes, avoid burnout, and stay grounded in purpose
• Practical ways to create safety and belonging in everyday interactions with folks from marginalized communities 

Whether you’re a leader, teammate, or simply someone who wants to do better, this conversation is an invitation to reflect, recommit, and root your allyship in care.

Learn more about Rashida and her work here: https://www.instagram.com/iamrashidabonds/

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Here’s the context. One of my clients is an executive at a major tech company. She’s leading a bold new initiative that involves hiring, retaining, and coaching a team of sharp, high-performing people who can deliver results fast.

She’s working hard. She’s making real progress. And in one of our sessions, a powerful question came up:

How do I maximize happiness in this role? 

In this episode you'll learn: 

• The difference between transactional and inherent happiness—and why most of us are addicted to the former
• A personal story about the moment that shifted my perspective on success and fulfillment
• What a rickshaw driver taught me about joy, even in the absence of wealth or status
• Why chasing happiness through promotions, praise, and paychecks can quietly lead to burnout
• How embracing complexity and paradox can unlock a more sustainable sense of well-being
• What I told a tech executive client who asked how to maximize happiness in a high-pressure leadership role
• The surprising reason my clients often reach their goals faster when they stop clinging to specific outcomes
• A practical invitation to map your own Blueprint to Confidence—and redefine success on your terms: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply

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This happened because I started reading Billy Seol's Substack (https://substack.com/@julylifecoach), which he writes every single day (impressive!) 

I've come to consider Billy as a kind of spiritual god brother. 

In this deep dive into the intersection of Buddhism, coaching, and personal growth, Billy takes us through his journey of: 

• Early experiences with depression 
• Career in tech companies (Apple, Disney) 
• Searching for a comprehensive approach to understanding life and ending suffering
• Embracing Buddhism as a practical life approach 

And we have a brainy debate about applying Buddhist principles to real-life workplace challenges for women and people of marginalized identities: 

• Dealing with discrimination and marginalization 
• Finding agency under challenging situations 
• Doing hard things on purpose as a path to growth 

Mentioned in the podcast: 

• Billy's website: https://www.julylifecoach.com/
• Zen And The Art of Dealing with Office Politics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcmoJuGwm4o
• HOME with Simone Seol (Billy's sister): https://www.simonegraceseol.com/come-home

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We kicked off with a guided brain exercise to shift out of high-frequency beta brain waves (you know, that anxious, go-go-go energy) and into a slower, more grounded alpha state. It’s a small shift that opens up space for creativity and better problem-solving.

Then I walked folks through three key ideas:

1. Power Differential
We named the real (or perceived) authority gaps in the workplace—how power plays out, and why it matters when you're trying to be heard or make change.

2. Conflict Styles
Using the Thomas-Kilman model, I explained the five common ways people handle conflict:

• Compete
• Collaborate
• Compromise
• Avoid
• Accommodate

I talked about how being “conflict flexible” is a leadership superpower—especially if you’re someone who usually avoids or accommodates by default.

3. Personal Interpretation
We explored how your story about what’s happening can either fuel stress or open up new choices. The way you interpret workplace friction directly impacts how you feel and what you do next.

All throughout, I brought in Zen metaphors and references from Asian culture to drive the point home: You don’t have to control every outcome. The goal is to stay present, stay adaptable, and not let office politics hijack your peace.

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From leaving a stable finance job to pursue a musical adventure, to leading HR teams through challenging times, Emily's journey exemplifies the power of embracing risk, learning continuously, and finding fulfillment on one's own terms. 

This conversation offers invaluable insights for anyone seeking to redefine their career and life path. 

• Connect with Emily on LinkedIn HERE
• Learn more about The Wild Unicorn HERE

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But today, we’re changing that narrative.

Welcome to Risky Conversations. I’m Jamie Lee, a certified integrative hypnotist and executive coach, and I work with women to help them achieve career growth, even when they’re the only one—or one of the few—in the room.

In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Lizzy Palmer, Founder and CEO of Sync N, a fitness app designed specifically for women’s menstrual cycles. We dive into

• The challenges of talking about periods, uteruses, and hormonal fluctuations without them becoming punchlines in male-dominated spaces. 
• We also explore the risky conversations Lizzy has taken as an entrepreneur
• The value of asserting your desires (even if it means being labeled unlikable as a woman leader) 
• And the health benefits of adapting both your fitness and work schedules to your cycle.

Learn more about Sync N: 

• Website https://syncnapp.com/
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/syncnapp/

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(To give you an idea of what our coaching sessions are like: Michaelann guides me through hypnotic trances where we meditate on death, on the impermanence of life. I emerge from these meditations with a profound appreciation for my earthly existence.) 

Michaelann has written a powerful book called Sovereign, a poignant memoir that delves into the taboo topics of bodies, relationships, sex, and spirituality.

In this candid conversation, Michaelann and I discuss what it means to question culture and religion in the journey towards self-sovereignty. 

We explore the complexities of reclaiming personal authority and the courage it takes to forge one's own path. This is a thought-provoking dialogue you won't want to miss.

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Sovereign by Michaelann Gardner on Amazon
• Michaelann's website: https://michaelanngardner.com/
• Michaelann's Substack: https://michaelann.substack.com/
• Michaelann's Instagram: @michaelann.gardner
• Home by Simone Seol, the community Michaelann and I belong to 

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98% of my clients are women, and I often hear this objection when I coach on salary negotiation: "I feel guilty for asking for the money I want." 

In this episode, I share insights on how to shift your mindset, presence, and strategy to approach salary discussions with poise and confidence. 

You'll learn: 

• Why focusing on using the "right words" is a losing proposition 
• Why self-advocacy (when done right) is an act of service 
• A framework for negotiating from a grounded, spirited place that makes the words flow right out of you 

In case you missed it: 

• Watch my most recent salary negotiation workshop on YouTube HERE 
• You can also listen to the audio recording of that same workshop HERE 
• Take my Leadership Archetype quiz and get custom advice for improving your self-advocacy in the workplace HERE 

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It started with humble Meetups where I got a bunch of the smartest women I know into a room and had them practice asking for what they wanted -- out loud.

When the pandemic hit, I consciously decided to focus primarily on my 1:1 executive coaching, and everything moved to Zoom.

(You can read about my coaching philosophy, process, and pricing right over here on the website)

Since then, I've continued to host free negotiation webinars that have reached thousands. 

Why? Because a rising tide lifts all boats. 

Career advancement is already gate-kept enough for women and minorities. Simple, time-tested strategies for self-advocacy shouldn't be. 

Way back when I was getting started, I made a promise to myself that the measure of my success would be the extent to which my free subscribers get real VALUE out of what I share freely. 

That’s why, in this episode, I’m sharing a replay of my most recent webinar: 7 Winning Steps for Salary Negotiation. 

You'll learn: 

• How to overcome common challenges including confidence and mindset, so you avoid common pitfalls of playing too small and leaving money on the table. 
• A simple 3-step framework for making the ask, whether you're negotiating an offer or a pay raise.
• How to write smart ChatGPT prompts that make you sound human, relatable, and compelling when you ask for what you want. 
• Real-life client case studies, and specific how-to's you can implement right away. 

If you found this helpful, please leave a five-star review on either the podcasting platform of your choice or on Google. 

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• Watch the video replay of this webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zk4Q5aj6jQ

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The game is rigged against employees. 

Learning to negotiate for yourself is an essential part of playing to win the game. 

The system is rigged to benefit the select few at the top and shareholders, not the hard-working manager or multi-talented individual contributor. And if you’re a hard-working woman or a minority, the odds are even worse. 

But all is not lost. You need to learn how to: 

✅ Advocate for yourself 
✅ Negotiate your pay 
✅ Play the game strategically 

🆓 On 2/14, I taught a very tactical, action-oriented salary negotiation webinar, and you can watch the replay HERE

I’m sharing several real client case studies and winning strategies — all from the lived experiences of real women and people of color. 

🎧 Mentioned in this episode: interview with former client Grace Anniskett is HERE. 

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• building evidence, 
• challenging performance improvement plans, and 
• leveraging mediation to negotiate better severance packages. 

Whether you're facing microaggressions, retaliation, or the threat of layoffs, Anne's honest, empowering approach will equip you to advocate for your rights and find a path forward.

About Anne Donnelly Bush: 

Anne Donnelly Bush is an attorney who specializes in employment discrimination law. Anne loves helping discriminated workers have access to justice. She works for people who have been fired, or not promoted, because of their gender, race, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy or sexuality. She also practices wage and hour law. 

What makes Anne unique is that she is a lifelong learner and an adventurer. Anne took a standup comedy course at the age of 49 and performed in NYC. She continues with this creative spark, and now writes flash fiction, and is working on a detective novel. She lives in Westchester with her teen son and 2 rescue cats, Natasha and Cleopatra.

https://annedonnellybush.com/

About Jamie Lee: 

Jamie is a certified coach and hypnotist specializing in helping women, BIPOC, neurodivergent, and the marginalized reclaim their power and achieve mastery through practical neuroscience and proven self-advocacy strategies. 

Over a decade, Jamie has trained thousands of professionals in effective self-advocacy and workplace negotiation at leading organizations, including Citi, Unilever, Association of Corporate Counsels, American College of Cardiologists, UC Berkeley School of Business, and Smith College, among others.

https://www.jamieleecoach.com 

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Key Takeaways:

• Burnout isn’t caused by working hard—it’s driven by chasing a specific feeling or using emotion as fuel to push yourself to extremes.
• A key sign of burnout is physical illness—it often shows up through physical symptoms.
• Overcoming burnout requires a two-pronged approach: logical reasoning combined with subconscious work using hypnotic techniques for focused relaxation and deeper insights.
• Real-life examples from my high-achieving clients show how chasing feelings of accomplishment or confidence can unintentionally lead to burnout.
• Reflections from Patrice and me on our experience attending the Project 1490 retreat, where we first met in person.

Featured: 

• The Burnout Club by Patrice Bonfiglio 
• Project 1490 by Sarah Dale 
• Client case study: How to Raise Millions Without Burning Out
• Leadership Archetype quiz on www.jamieleecoach.com 

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For some, the holidays — the Christmas season — can feel particularly challenging, especially if the memories associated with this time aren’t the happiest. It’s a season that often drags us back into childhood, stirring up complicated emotions.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story of how I’ve learned to rewrite stories about a time I was once homeless, the profound impact of Byron Katie’s teachings, and what's possible when you turn these stories around. 

If you’re feeling the weight of the year or the pull of old memories, this one’s for you. Let’s dive in.

Featured: 

• The Work of Byron Katie https://thework.com/

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• Why accessing the unconscious matters when you want to take new action and advocate for yourself, especially when you're a woman, a person of color, or of any other marginalized identity 
• How to overcome self-advocacy jitters and imposter syndrome, particularly for women, minorities, and neurodiverse individuals.
• A demo of the "shift out and shut up" technique, something you can do in the middle of 1:1 conversations to help you feel more grounded, attentive, and alive. 
• A demo of a simple practice based on Princeton University's Dr. Les Fehmi's book Open Focus Brain, which induces alpha brain wave state 
• How to lower anxiety by activating both sides of the brain.
• A demo of a guided visualization to mentally rehearse a desired outcome.
• Tangible techniques to improve neuroplasticity and confidence.

To take the Leadership Archetype Quiz for free, come one over to www.jamieleecoach.com. 

Watch the video replay on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV0jjPAoaWQ

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There’s nothing wrong with you.

The corporate ladders are broken. Leadership pipelines are broken. It’s not your fault that society conditions women and marginalized people to question their worth.

We’re all put into “trances”—altered states of consciousness triggered by external influences—that lead us to second-guess ourselves.

It’s essential to have tools to snap out of these unwanted trances and connect with the full power of your mind—your Brain Magic.

That’s why I’m inviting you to my free, interactive workshop:

How to Tap into Your Brain Magic When the World Seems Like a Dumpster Fire

Thursday, 11/21/24, 1pm ET

Join me to discover practical tools that will help you access your inner strength and clarity.

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• Vice President Kamala Harris' Full Concession Speech on Time.com: https://time.com/7173617/kamala-harris-concession-speech-full-transcript/

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If you’re curious about how to make that happen for yourself, visit jamieleecoach.com, where you can take a quick leadership archetype quiz or dive into over 100 blog posts packed with actionable tips on self-advocacy.

One of the biggest challenges I hear from high-achievers is figuring out how to balance their creative side with their ambitious, career-driven goals. 

So many of us get caught up in all-or-nothing thinking: we assume that to pursue our creative passions, we have to sacrifice our professional success, or vice versa. 

But what if it’s possible to do both? What if, by doubting ourselves a little less and taking a few bold steps forward, we could create a career that allows space for all of our ambitions?

Today, we’re talking to someone who embodies this possibility beautifully. I’m thrilled to introduce Rachael Eckles—a lawyer, bioethicist, and award-winning novelist. 

Rachael has built a career that lets her thrive as both a successful professional and a creative force. 

We’re going to dive into the risks she took along the way, the decisions that helped her merge these passions, and, of course, her fierce female protagonist who lights up her fiction series.

You'll learn: 

• Rachel's diverse background and career journey, including her bold move to ask for a role at a pharmaceutical company's bioethics program early in her career.
• Navigating office politics and gender bias as a woman in male-dominated industries like healthcare and finance.
• The inspiration and creation behind Rachel's "Trading Secrets" book series, featuring the powerful and unapologetic character of Celeste Donovan.
• Rachel's philanthropic efforts through her foundation Aphrodite Gives, which supports initiatives empowering women and girls globally.
• Advice Rachel shares for women in the workplace, including the importance of being confident, assertive, and advocating for yourself.
• The role of storytelling as a common thread throughout Rachel's diverse career experiences.
• Rachel's plans to continue writing and publishing books, as well as her openness to collaborating with other female authors committed to philanthropy.

Featured in this episode: 

• Connect with Rachael on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @rachaeleckles
• Or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/rachaeleckles.
• Subscribe to her newsletter at https://www.rachaeleckles.com 

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• Monique's inspiring journey as an immigrant, including the challenges she faced and how she learned to advocate for herself from a young age
• Her transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, and the pivotal moments that led her to start her own successful consulting business
• The importance of confidence, assertiveness, and not letting others define your worth as a woman in the workplace
• Monique's holistic approach to empowering women, including her upcoming "Circle of Possibilities" retreat focused on intentional living and fulfillment
• Valuable tips and strategies for navigating office politics, managing work-life balance, and believing in your own potential

Featured in this podcast: 

• Monique's website with links to her podcast, book, and retreat: https://www.moniquedemaio.com/
• OnDemand CMO: https://www.ondemandcmo.com/
• Take the Leadership Archetype Quiz here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/

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It’s because a part of their brain tells them that speaking up is too big a risk. They're pushing too hard against a belief that cuts right into their sense of safety and self-worth.

In today’s episode, we’ll dive into why this happens and, more importantly, how to break the cycle. I’ll share actionable strategies for overcoming the fear of judgment, speaking up confidently, and reclaiming your voice in high-pressure settings. 

Whether you’ve struggled to find your footing in large meetings or want to understand how to move from self-doubt to self-assurance, this episode is for you.

You'll learn: 

• Five-step plan you can try on, especially if you're introverted, analytical, or a minority in the workplace 
• The evolutionary roots of "public speaking anxiety and why it feels so nerve-wracking to stand out 
• What to decide on ahead of time before speaking 
• How to embrace feeling awkward so speaking up can lead to the best learnings and connections 

Featured in this episode: 

• Leadership Archetype Quiz (and join the newsletter list) at www.jamieleecoach.com
• Confidence Lab with Smith College Executive Education Program on 10/24/24. Register for free HERE
• Book your free 1-hour long consultation with me HERE

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In this podcast episode, I interviewed Marcia Dawood, a trailblazer in the angel investing space who's also an author, TEDx speaker, and venture partner. Marcia is passionate about demystifying angel investing and empowering more women -- at all income levels -- to get involved. 

We discussed: 

• Marcia's journey into angel investing, the challenges she's faced, and the wins she's celebrated. 
• The stark funding disparities women and minority founders continue to face. 
• Practical strategies for women to get started as angel investors, even without a finance background or large sums of money. 
• How to build relationships with entrepreneurs, evaluate deals, and create a diversified investment portfolio. 

Tune in to find out how you, too, can become a catalyst for change through angel investing, no matter where you're starting from. 

Featured in this episode: 

• Connect with Marcia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciadawood/ 
• Check out her book "Do Good While Doing Well": https://bit.ly/3yxekKD
• And the workbook: https://bit.ly/3ToZMUN
• Podcast "Angel Next Door" playlist: https://www.marciadawood.com/angelnextdoor
  
  

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Then a colleague — almost always a man — will paraphrase your idea and get praised for it. 

It's infuriating. It hurts. 

While injustices exist, you don’t want to idly stand by and let it happen to you. 

You want to be able to identify the patterns that lead to this sort of thing, so you can nip it in the bud. You want to call it out when someone tries to take credit for your ideas, claim the credit you deserve, and right the wrong. 

In this episode, I'm walking you through 

1. Specific patterns to watch out for
2. How to effect change by focusing on what you can control 
3. What to say and how when someone tries to take credit for your ideas in a meeting 

Featured in the episode: 

• Episode 1: Self-Advocacy is an Act of Service 
• Episode 8: How to Get Better Paid: Pitfalls to Avoid (Tiara Syndrome)
• Episode 33: One from Anti-Anxiety Toolkit 
• Episode 66: Demo of Self-Directed Neuroplasticity Tools 
• 7 Tricky Work Situations, and How to Respond to Them, By Alicia Bassuk on Harvard Business Review 

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This is an important conversation for me personally. 

As a menstruating woman in her forties, I've had days where I'd been doubled over in premenstrual pain (both physical and mental) so bad the overly dramatic part of my brain told me I was going to die. 

I'm always searching for answers, so I've googled my symptoms ad nauseam. 

I've read books on the topic, including Shalene Gupta's The Cycle (https://shalenegupta.com/the-cycle/). 

Then, I advocated for myself with my OBGYN. 

All of which led me to a prescription for low-dose SSRI that flipped the switch on period paid and made my cycles much, much more manageable. 

Around 80% of women experience period pain or PMS (premenstrual syndrome). For about 10% of women with PME (premenstrual exacerbation) or PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), the pain is severe enough to disrupt their lives, relationships, and careers. 

In this honest and vulnerable conversation with Shalene Gupta, we address period pain, something that affects a majority of women yet is so often shrouded in shame and silence. 

Shalene bravely shares her journey with PMDD and the immense challenges it posed for her high-powered career as a journalist and writer. 

She shared invaluable insights on navigating PMDD as an ambitious, high-achieving woman. 

We also discuss practical strategies for managing physical, mental, and emotional symptoms, as well as guidance on overcoming the societal stigma that often prevents women from learning about treatment solutions and getting help, so they can continue to excel in their careers and lives. 

To learn more: 

• Sign up for Shalene's newsletter on her website: https://shalenegupta.com/
• Check out the website of the International Association of Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) at iapmd.org for more resources on PMDD-related diagnosis and treatment 
• Track your menstrual cycles. There are many great apps available on app stores. I personally use a print version I downloaded from Maisie Hill https://maisiehill.com/chartmycycle/

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• why this can feel risky
• what you can do to de-risk your request for the salary increase
• and the steps you can take to ensure that the risk you take in asking for a raise is most likely to be rewarded

I'm sharing a simple, easy-to-follow framework, scripts and a mindset shift to help you navigate this conversation.

(You can also click HERE for the LinkedIn article with these steps and scripts.) 

But FIRST can I be honest with you? 

As a feminist who believes in the equality of all genders and who believes that the female body is magical for its life-creating and life-giving powers -- the concept of a "fatherhood bonus" and "motherhood penalty" is befuddling if not repugnant. 

It makes me sad and mad. 

Listen to the episode for my suggestions on how to flip the script on this ingrained sexism as well as real client case studies of how to negotiate a pay raise when you're coming back from maternity leave. 

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