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There has been a lot of media coverage recently on workplace bullying and conflict and women are often the focus of this discussion. What is the best way to handle workplace bullying and conflict? What resources are available to assist anyone who is a victim? My guest today, Kathleen Schulweis, is an expert on this topic and today we'll learn from her how to identify the different types of conflict and where to turn for assistance.

With the right leadership skills, women can reach the highest levels of career success. According to my guest today, CEO and author Susan Colantuono, much of the conventional wisdom about leadership, however, is outdated, incomplete and ineffective, and does not help women to reach leadership positions. For women, the success equation fails because of a vital missing 33%. Today’s show focuses on what is the important missing piece of the leadership equation that most women do not know. Susan…See More

How does the new generation of women approach career and family? Today we'll learn directly from the source as my show features a panel of three young professional women in their twenties and early thirties who are at the beginning of their career. Our discussion will cover what these women see as their opportunities, what obstacles they may see to their career success,if any, and how they plan to overcome what they consider to be their challenges now and in the future.

The gender revolution in America has opened up many doors for young professional women. They now have many options to build their careers, family and relationships. However, it remains difficult to negotiate their lives when many obstacles still exist. My guest today, Kathleen Gerson, is an expert on work, gender, and family life in America and she will share with us what this generation of women thinks about work/family balance and the challenges they face in creating the lives that they…See More

There are more women starting businesses than ever before. In startling numbers, women entrepreneurs are vigorously launching businesses here in the U.S. Today's show focuses on what type of support is available for women business owners and how they can best access that support.My guest today, Fran Pastore is the founder and CEO of the Women's Business Development Center in Connecticut. Widely known for the initiatives the WBDC provides to women entrepreneurs and Fran's personal commitment to…See More

Linda Tarr-Whelan was fired her first day as a nurse for not standing up when a male physician entered the room.(That was in the 1960's) Since then, Linda Tarr-Whelan has had a remarkable career in government and the non-profit world, and has been named one of the most powerful women in Washington. Today, Linda will tell us about her new book, Women Lead the Way. Her book provides the business case for gender balanced leadership across all sectors of business, politics and non profits as well…See More

When we think of industries where women have been successful, the film and television industries might come to mind. Women are quite visible in movies and television and the types of roles now available for female actors seem to be much more powerful. Today, we'll hear first hand from Terry Lawler, the Executive Director of New York Women in Film & Television, what the current status is for women both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. What opportunities are there for talented…See More

Everyday more and more women are making inroads in male dominated industries, but the progress has been slow. Traditionally these industries have offered little or no advancement opportunities for women. Today’s show, in collaboration with the Women’s Presidents Organization (WPO), will focus on two women who have achieved career success running companies in the steel industry and manufacturing. Today, these women, Karen Howlett and Kate Putnam, all Presidents of their companies, will share…See More

There are many resources available now to women who seek to advance their careers and expand their networks. The Glass Hammer is an example of an excellent resource. This online community created by Nicki Gilmour, provides women with access to information for their professional development and to a network of like minded women in financial and professional services industries.Today we'll learn from Nick how she uses this online community format to promote her message of gender equality in the…See More

Women can thrive in male dominated fields, whether working in academia, private practice or the corporate sector. My guest, Suzanne Doyle-Morris is an expert of gender equality, diversity in the workplace, and career progression for women, and our discussion for today's show will be on how we get "Beyond the Boys Club"; how do we proactively take control of our careers and negotiate office politics to get ahead without surrendering our feminine qualities

Public speaking is a terrific way to gain exposure for yourself and your business. But how do you get started? What are some of the things you need to do to prepare yourself for public speaking? Today's guest, Vickie Sullivan, is a top marketing strategist for professional speakers and today she will share with us her tips on how to promote yourself as a speaker and how to take advantage of speaking engagements to promote your business.

Women are still underrepresented at the highest levels of business despite the large and rich talent pool they offer. My guest today, Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, CEO of 20-first and author of How Women Mean Business: A Step by Step Guide to Profiting From Gender Balanced Business, says that women are still facing a culture and attitude against women that is still so pervasive it's embedded into the very walls of the boardrooms across America. Her mission is to change this by teaching companies how…See More

Everyone gets stuck. It's part of the human condition. Maybe you're stuck in your career, finances, health or relationships. Or maybe life dealt you a bad blow like a layoff or divorce. The real question is this: What are you going to do about it?Today Libby will share with us her step by step process to get unstuck and move forward with your life from her book, You Unstuck.Libby is also well known as a brand strategist and, in fact, was the branding brain behind the Dr. Phil Show. She will…See More

Very few men and fewer women have made it to the top of one company, let along three major companies. Marilyn Tam’s story of success is an inspiration to all women. Marilyn has had an extraordinarily diverse life, from her beginnings in a traditional Chinese family in Hong Kong to her meteoric rise in the international business world to becoming an influential corporate leader, speaker, corporate consultant, author and respected humanitarian. Today Marilyn will share with us the principles that…See More

Deborah DeHaas has had an extremely successful career in the professional services industry. . As Vice Chairman and Midwest Regional Managing Partner at Deloitte, her career success is a wonderful example of how women can make it to the top in a male dominated industry. Deborah will share with us today her thoughts about the current status of women in leadership in the U.S. and what she feels contributed to her own success in business. The WIN initiative at Deloitte has been widely recognized…See More

Prevailing in challenging times is not a question of ability – people are able. Success hinges on opportunity and intention. Opportunity and intention are what football is all about.Women have gained a great deal at home and at work. We are assertive, but now it’s time to step up the game. No longer are we expected to play nice all the time. Sometimes, a certain roughness is necessary: we need to talk straight, stand our ground, say no, and negotiate everything. As in football, we need to…See More