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Career pivots sound exciting until you are actually living through one. The uncertainty. The second-guessing. The loss of routine or identity. The pressure to quickly prove that you made the right decision. In this Quick Lift, Betsy shares the biggest takeaways from her conversation with Trish Barber, author of Why Women Pivot, along with practical action steps for anyone navigating a career change, reinvention, or unexpected new chapter. This episode is a reminder that feeling unsure does not mean you are failing—and that you do not have to have the entire path figured out before taking your next step.

Career pivots can look exciting from the outside. A new job. A new business. A fresh start. But behind the announcement is often fear, uncertainty, financial pressure and the uncomfortable question: Who am I without my old title? In this episode of Loud & Lifted, Betsy talks with Trish Barber, author of Why Women Pivot, about what it really takes to make a career change—whether the pivot is your choice or one you never saw coming. They discuss how to know when it is time for a change, how to identify the work that energizes you, how to rebuild your identity beyond a company or job title and how to talk confidently about your next chapter. Trish also shares why every woman needs a personal advisory board made up of people who will challenge her, encourage her and help her navigate what comes next. In this episode: • How to know when a difficult season has become a sign that it is time to leave • Why career pivots are rarely clear or linear • How to identify you…

You were sold a plan: do great work, stay dependable, don't make noise, and someone will notice. It doesn't work that way — and the conversation with Roxy Couse named exactly why. In this Quick Lift, Betsy pulls the four sharpest truths from that episode and gets honest about what each one looks like from inside the rooms where promotion decisions actually get made: why hard work is the price of admission and not the strategy, why being invisible keeps you out of the conversation no matter how good you are, why your manager can't be your whole career, and why you genuinely cannot outwork a bad boss. Each truth comes with one move you can make this week — not a worksheet, not ten habits, just one. Because awareness doesn't change anything. The first move does. For the woman who's done everything right and is still wondering why she feels stuck.

Roxy Couse has built a platform by saying the quiet parts of corporate life out loud. The career lies. The unspoken rules. The bad bosses. The pressure to be "authentic" at work while still somehow being polished, agreeable, visible, strategic, collaborative, ambitious, and not "too much." Cute little list, right? In this episode of Loud & Lifted, Roxy brings her signature mix of corporate hard truths, workplace humor, and practical career strategy to a conversation about what it really takes to get ahead — without losing yourself in the process. Her message is clear: hard work alone will not save your career. We talk about why performance doesn't automatically lead to promotion, why visibility matters more than most women want to admit, and why personal branding isn't just an online thing — it's how people understand your value before you're even in the room. Roxy gets into the hard truth about bad bosses, why you can't outwork one, workplace mean girls, career ownership,…

In this Quick Lift, we are pulling out the biggest takeaways from the conversation with Bhavana Smith, founder of Until There Are Nine — and this one is for every woman who has ever worked hard, taken on more, stayed loyal, and still felt underpaid or overlooked. We talk about why so many women leave money on the table, not because they are not capable, but because they were never taught how to advocate for themselves clearly and confidently. From negotiating a new offer to asking for a raise or promotion, Bhavana shares practical advice on timing, visibility, and how to make a fact-based case for your value. If you’ve ever assumed your work would speak for itself, this episode is your reminder that sometimes your voice has to speak too. In this Quick Lift, we cover: ▪ Why hard work alone does not guarantee better pay ▪ How to stop treating compensation like an emotional conversation ▪ Why timing matters more than most people realize ▪ How to build visibility without fe…

Why do so many women work harder… and still end up underpaid? In this episode, Betsy sits down with Bhavana Smith, founder of Until There Are Nine, to talk about negotiation, self-advocacy, promotions, and the quiet ways women are taught to stay grateful instead of ask for more. Bhavana shares the personal experience that changed everything for her — a job conversation that led to an almost 70% increase in salary and sparked the mission behind her work helping women advocate for the pay and recognition they’ve earned. She explains why the gender pay gap is not always about one big obvious moment, but often a pattern: women not negotiating, not understanding pay ranges, not speaking up early enough, or assuming good work will naturally lead to better compensation. Betsy and Bhavana also unpack the role managers play, why timing matters more than people realize, and how visibility across an organization impacts promotions and raises.

This is your Quick Lift recap of the conversation with Dr. Amy Diehl—focused on glass walls: the hidden barriers that block women’s access to opportunity, influence, and leadership in ways that aren’t always obvious (until you’re the one hitting them). We cover the six gender bias barriers from Glass Walls—from “default male privilege” and constrained expectations, to the more overt stuff like hostility—plus what leaders and allies can do to actually change the environment.

You’ve heard of glass ceilings—but what if the bigger career blocker is glass walls? In this conversation, researcher and author Dr. Amy Diehl explains why women often don’t just hit barriers at the top… they hit invisible walls every direction they turn—blocking access to roles, relationships, and real influence. Amy breaks down the six glass walls from her book Glass Walls and shares practical ways leaders, allies, and women can respond—without pretending bias is “all in your head.”

Episode Overview This quick recap pulls the most actionable ideas from my conversation with Dr. Alison Fragale, author of Likeable Badass—so you can earn more respect (status), influence outcomes, and still feel like yourself doing it. Be warm → get overlooked. Be strong → get judged. Show confidence → get questioned. … So let’s fix the game instead of blaming you. Summary In this Quick Lift, we break down Alison’s core concept: people make fast judgments about you based on warmth and competence. When you intentionally signal both, you build status—and status becomes influence. The best part? The move is usually adding clarity and confidence, not subtracting kindness.

Women in leadership often get stuck in the likability vs. competence double bind—and it can stall career growth for women even when performance is strong. In this episode, organizational psychologist Dr. Alison Fragale shares the “Likeable Badass” approach to build leadership confidence, strengthen executive presence, and increase influence at work—without shrinking, over-explaining, or apologizing for being direct. If you’ve ever softened your message, over-explained, or held back from advocating for yourself because you didn’t want to be “that person”… this episode is for you. Alison breaks down why the likability-competence tradeoff shows up so often for women, and the practical shifts that help you build influence without contorting yourself into someone else’s comfort zone.

On this women in leadership Quick Lift, career strategist Sonja Price shows how to reinvent without “starting over,” build a market-savvy career roadmap, and lead through change with courage and executive presence. You’ll learn fast frameworks to translate transferable skills across industries, a 15-minute career roadmap sprint, a 10-breath reset to steady the room, and a visibility checklist so decision-makers notice your results. Perfect for female leaders ready to level up performance, image, and exposure—without losing their authenticity.

Episode Overview Women in leadership are navigating constant change—and thriving when they treat it like a wave to surf, not a storm to fear. In this female leadership podcast episode, career strategist Sonja Price shows how to reinvent without starting over, build a career roadmap, and lead through uncertainty with courage, nervous-system tools, and executive presence. We reframe “job-hopping” as upward, strategic movement, and dig into how to stabilize yourself (and your team) when the ground keeps shifting. What we cover Authentic Reinvention: Translate your full toolkit across roles/industries—no reset required. Career Roadmap + Market Reality: Align passion with real opportunities (who’s hiring, what they pay, lifestyle fit). Strategic Mobility: Turn “job-hopper” fears into a narrative of momentum and value creation. Leading Through Change: Courage + authenticity; shift from victim → visionary. Use breathwork and brief resets to regulate your nervous system so you can…

In this Quick Lift, Betsy shares highlights from her conversation with leadership coach, podcast host, and author Lyndsay Dowd, who believes in building career security—not just job security—and creating cultures where leaders empower their people instead of micromanaging them. From practical action items you can implement today to timeless reminders about trust, exposure, and recognition, this episode is packed with fuel for leaders and professionals who want to grow their influence and lead with heart. What You’ll Learn in This Quick Lift: Why career security—not job security—is the real safety net for your future. The role of exposure in expanding your influence and opportunities. How trust—not control—is the true currency of great leadership. Why “soft skills” aren’t soft at all—they’re the power skills that set magnetic leaders apart. Whether you’re leading a team, building your brand, or carving out your own career path, Lyndsay’s wisdom and Betsy’s actionable tak…

What if we stopped chasing job security and started building career security? In this episode of Loud & Lifted, Betsy Hamm sits down with Lyndsay Dowd, award-winning sales leader, culture consultant, and author of Top Down Culture. With her signature “heartbeat for hire” approach, Lyndsay is reshaping how leaders think about trust, exposure, and the true power skills it takes to inspire a team. We dig into: Why your career security depends on building your personal brand—not your title or company. How to cultivate exposure outside of your reporting chain with intentional networking and aspirational connections. Why trust is the real currency of leadership, and how to create space for your team to thrive. The importance of power skills—and why they determine your legacy as a leader. How leaders can celebrate their people, stop micromanaging, and build teams that shine. This is a must-listen for anyone ready to lead with confidence, authenticity, and a culture-first mind…

In this Quick Lift, Betsy Hamm recaps her conversation with leadership strategist Linda Strange to break down one of the most important career lessons that too often goes unsaid: success isn’t just about performance. It’s about P.I.E.—Performance, Image, and Exposure. We cover why focusing only on your performance can stall your career, and how elevating your image and building exposure are the keys to moving forward. From cultivating executive presence to shaping how others talk about you when you’re not in the room, this recap is packed with actionable advice to help you get intentional about your next move. Whether you’re a young professional just starting out or a seasoned leader looking to level up, this episode is your roadmap to making sure your hard work gets noticed—and rewarded.. This is a career strategy you can’t afford to skip.

Performance. Image. Exposure. These three elements—collectively known as the PIE model—can make or break your career trajectory. In this empowering conversation, we sit down with Betsy’s former business coach, Linda Strange, to unpack one of the best professional development tools, and why being intentional with your PIE is non-negotiable for ambitious women. Linda shares practical, no-fluff strategies for assessing and improving each slice of your PIE—plus what to do if yours is off-track. You’ll learn the “5-Word Exercise” that will completely shift how you think about your professional brand, and how to intentionally shape how you’re perceived in the workplace. If you’ve ever wondered why hard work alone isn’t enough—this episode will give you the clarity and actionable steps you need to move forward with confidence and intention. Key Takeaways: Why all three PIE elements matter (and what happens when one is missing). How to use the “5-Word Exercise” to define and prot…

This Quick Lift packs a punch of career clarity, straight from Gwen Wiscount’s playbook. In under 10 minutes, we unpack the defining moments that shaped her trajectory—from unshakable decisions to bold pivots and powerful connections. Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next chapter, this episode is a masterclass in momentum. We cover: 🌟 The power of hinge moments 📣 Why your goals need exposure 🌀 Permission to pivot (nothing is permanent) 🔥 Get exposure—why ef...

In this episode, Betsy reconnects with her former intern-turned-powerhouse professional Gwen Wiscount, whose career has spanned sales leadership, startups, entrepreneurship, and beyond. Gwen shares how she built a bold career in male-dominated industries by staying curious, saying yes to growth opportunities, and trusting herself through every twist and turn. We dig into her “hinge moment” philosophy, the power of intentional relationships, and how exposure—not just effort gets you to the nex...