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Quick Lift: Stop Spinning—Orientation, Coherence & Precision
March 12, 2026

Quick Lift: Stop Spinning—Orientation, Coherence & Precision

High-performing women are wired to fix things fast. But when something isn’t working, we often default to: “It’s me. I need to try harder.”In this Quick Lift, we are breaking down three takeaways from the conversation with Kehla G that will help you step back, quiet the noise, and make decision…

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Quick Lift: Glass Walls — The 6 Hidden Barriers Holding Women Back at Work (and What to Do About Them)
Feb. 26, 2026

Quick Lift: Glass Walls — The 6 Hidden Barriers Holding Women Back at…

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 …

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Quick Lift Olympic Gold Mindset for Women in Leadership: Pressure, Confidence & Comparison
Feb. 12, 2026

Quick Lift Olympic Gold Mindset for Women in Leadership: Pressure, Co…

You can be the best in the world at something… and still battle self-doubt, comparison, and “do I belong here?” thoughts. In this under-10-minute Quick Lift, We are breaking down the most actionable lessons from Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Worthington—so you can use them in your next big meetin…

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Likeable Badass Quick Lift: Warmth + Competence = Status (Alison Fragale)
Jan. 29, 2026

Likeable Badass Quick Lift: Warmth + Competence = Status (Alison Frag…

Episode OverviewThis 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 co…

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Quick Lift: Handling Narcissists, Bullies & Micromanagers bosses
Jan. 15, 2026

Quick Lift: Handling Narcissists, Bullies & Micromanagers bosses

Have you ever worked for someone who monitors you like a toddler near an open staircase? You don’t get bonus points for suffering quietly.In this Loud & Lifted: Quick Lift, Betsy recaps insights from "The Management Guru" Lynda Harvey to give you a playbook for the three most draining leadershi…

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Quick Lift: Tough Conversations? Here's What Works
Dec. 11, 2025

Quick Lift: Tough Conversations? Here's What Works

Replay tough conversations on a loop in your head? In this under-10-minute Quick Lift, Betsy Hamm recaps communication expert Sarita Maybin’s simple scripts for saying the hard thing without being the office villain. You’ll learn how to use Sarita’s AIR framework (Awareness, Impact, Request), swap …

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Quick Lift: Mentorship That Multiplies — From Coffee Chats to Belonging
Nov. 26, 2025

Quick Lift: Mentorship That Multiplies — From Coffee Chats to Belongi…

Episode OverviewOn this female leadership podcast mini, we distill Katherine Naylor Pullman’s playbook for women supporting women into quick, actionable moves. Learn how to take educated risks without the “resume jumper” stigma, transform performative networking into friendship-first community,…

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Quick Lift: Career Growth for Women: Build Your Roadmap, Lead Through Change
Nov. 15, 2025

Quick Lift: Career Growth for Women: Build Your Roadmap, Lead Through…

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 1…

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Quick Lift: Outfit Your Influence — 4 Style Power Moves
Oct. 30, 2025

Quick Lift: Outfit Your Influence — 4 Style Power Moves

In under 10 minutes, we turn Melanie Lippman’s image strategy into action you can use before your next meeting. You’ll learn how to build a brand-first wardrobe (not trend-first), use color to create connection, pass the Zoom 10-second check, codify your Style Code to kill decision fatigue, and sho…

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Quick Lift: Leading Through Bad Bosses (and Not Becoming One)
Oct. 17, 2025

Quick Lift: Leading Through Bad Bosses (and Not Becoming One)

In under 10 minutes, we pull the most actionable moves from Mita Mallick’s The Devil Emails at Midnight—so you can navigate bad-boss dynamics and sharpen your own leadership in the process. We cover the core lever of self-awareness (and one habit to fix now), how to shut down disrespect in real tim…

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Quick Lift: Living True, Moving Strong, Aging Boldly for Women in Leadership
Oct. 2, 2025

Quick Lift: Living True, Moving Strong, Aging Boldly for Women in Lea…

In this Quick Lift for our female leadership podcast, Betsy recaps Patty Sibbach and Kathy Anderson-Martin’s “Triple Threat” approach for women in leadership: be authentic, stay active, and lead with an ageless mindset. From clarifying what truly matters to building sustainable wellness habits, Pat…

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Quick Lift: The Heartbeat of Leadership and Success
Sept. 18, 2025

Quick Lift: The Heartbeat of Leadership and Success

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 ac…

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Quick Lift: The PIE Formula: Why Performance Alone Won’t Get You Promoted
Sept. 4, 2025

Quick Lift: The PIE Formula: Why Performance Alone Won’t Get You Prom…

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 …

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Quick Lift:  When Trust Breaks
Aug. 21, 2025

Quick Lift: When Trust Breaks

Episode Overview In this Quick Lift, host Betsy Hamm shares key lessons from her conversation with Kristen Rae Pucci, entrepreneur and founder of KRAE, on the gut-punch topic of betrayal. Whether it’s a friend who goes silent...

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Quick Lift: Flipping the Script on Self Doubt
Aug. 7, 2025

Quick Lift: Flipping the Script on Self Doubt

This Quick Lift episode recaps the game-changing takeaways from our conversation with Jill Avey. In less than 10 minutes, we break down: Why confidence is a skill, not a personality trait How to shut down limiting beliefs wit...

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Quick Lift: Where Motherhoods Meets Ambition
July 24, 2025

Quick Lift: Where Motherhoods Meets Ambition

In this 10-minute Quick Lift, we spotlight the insights of Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, President of Central Penn College and trailblazer for women in leadership. Pulling from Linda’s personal journey and her research-backed ...

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Quick Lift: Speak It. Own It. Reroute When Needed.
July 10, 2025

Quick Lift: Speak It. Own It. Reroute When Needed.

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 con...

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Quick Lift: Lead With Intention, Ask With Confidence
June 26, 2025

Quick Lift: Lead With Intention, Ask With Confidence

In this Quick Lift, we’re pulling the sharpest takeaways from our full conversation with Julia Arpag—all in under 10 minutes. We dive into why mindset is the foundation of sustainable success, how to be intentional with your ...

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Quick Lift: Play Big, Laugh Loud & Swing Anyway
June 10, 2025

Quick Lift: Play Big, Laugh Loud & Swing Anyway

In this Quick Lift episode, we’re teeing up takeaways from our conversation with Jamie Mowery—marketing pro, entrepreneur, and co-founder of She Said Golf. In under 10 minutes, we unpack how confidence is built one swing at a...

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Quick Lift: Grow With Purpose
May 29, 2025

Quick Lift: Grow With Purpose

In every Loud & Lifted episode, there are a few moments that deserve a spotlight—and this one’s blooming with bold insight. Julie Webb doesn’t just talk about leadership; she lives it. In under 10 minutes, we’re digging into ...

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Quick Lift: Lead Loudly, Build Slowly
May 15, 2025

Quick Lift: Lead Loudly, Build Slowly

In this Quick Lift episode, we spotlight the standout moments from our interview with Satyne Doner, Associate Editor of Women in Restaurant Leadership at QSR and FSR magazines. Satyne isn’t just writing about industry change—...

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Quick Lift: Build Your Circle, Own Your Growth
May 4, 2025

Quick Lift: Build Your Circle, Own Your Growth

In this Quick Lift episode of Loud & Lifted , Betsy dives deeper into the wisdom shared by Margaret Miller—a woman who’s growing a business, a brand, and a life that’s as intentional as it is inclusive. From building authenti...

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Quick Lift: How to Show Up, Speak Up & Lift Others
May 1, 2025

Quick Lift: How to Show Up, Speak Up & Lift Others

In every Loud & Lifted conversation, there are moments that deserve more than a passing nod—they deserve action. That’s where Quick Lifts come in. These short, high-impact episodes (under 10 minutes!) zoom in on key themes, t...

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