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How do you know whether you are dealing with a difficult coworker, workplace conflict, or a pattern of bullying? In this Quick Lift, Betsy breaks down the biggest takeaways from her conversation with Vanessa Vershaw, author of The Sisterhood Paradox, and turns them into practical next steps. You will learn:…

Yes the boys club is real, but the bigger problem is the way women support other women.

Gas lighting, slut shaming. Women play dirty at work.

Turns out most work place bullying is a woman doing it to another woman.

Why do some women undermine other women at work? In this episode of Loud & Lifted, Betsy Hamm talks with organizational psychologist, leadership expert, and The Sisterhood Paradox author Vanessa Vershaw about workplace bullying, toxic female leadership, exclusion, competition between women, and the behaviors many women experience but rarely discuss…

A title can change overnight. Your experience, relationships, leadership and impact do not. Don’t let one job define what you are capable of next. #CareerPivot #LeadershipAdvice #WomenAtWork #ProfessionalGrowth

Your career story belongs to you. Don’t let one job, one title, or someone else’s opinion decide what you are capable of—or what comes next. You get to define your value, own your experience, and shape the next chapter. #CareerAdvice #CareerGrowth #WomenInLeadership #PersonalBrand #LoudAndLifted

Feeling stuck doesn’t always mean you need a perfect plan. Sometimes you just need a small experiment. Give yourself two weeks to explore one idea, try something different, talk to new people, or test a possible next step. You are not making a forever decision. You are simply gathering information…

A company downsizing can feel like the worst possible timing—but it can also create an opening you may not have considered before. When the market shifts, new problems emerge, new roles are created, and companies start looking for people who can bring fresh experience and perspective. The disruption may not…

Women don’t always pivot because they want something new. Sometimes they pivot because the current version of work no longer works. Family responsibilities, the mental load, burnout, and a lack of flexibility can leave women feeling like there are no real options. The pivot is not always about chasing a…

You need people around you - truth tellers, cheer leaders, connectors who will give you feedback.

Career pivots can look exciting from the outside—a new job, new business, fresh start. But the reality is often much messier. In this Quick Lift, Betsy breaks down the biggest takeaways from her conversation with Trish Barber, author of Why Women Pivot, and shares practical advice for navigating change without…

Are you thinking about making a career pivot—but unsure whether it is the right time, what comes next or how to explain the change? In this episode of Loud & Lifted, Betsy Hamm talks with Trish Barber, author of Why Women Pivot, about the real emotional and practical work behind…

Sometimes the decision isn’t what’s keeping you stuck. It’s the difficult conversation you know will come after it. In this Quick Lift, Betsy shares a key takeaway from her conversation with Kasey D’Amato and breaks down how avoiding a hard conversation can make a decision feel more complicated than it…

Most of us don’t actually have a decision-making problem. We have a conversation we’re avoiding. Maybe you need to confront a difficult employee, say no to an opportunity, end a partnership, make a career change, or finally admit that something is no longer working. Until you address it, you stay…

Setting boundaries at work sounds simple—until your boss sends another late-night request, your workload keeps growing, or saying no feels risky. In this Loud & Lifted Quick Lift, Betsy shares practical takeaways from her conversation with Carrie, founder of Hey Work Friend and a former corporate HR leader, about protecting…

HR can be helpful—but HR works for the company. That does not mean HR professionals are bad people or that you should never ask for support. It means you should understand their role and approach the conversation strategically. Before reporting a toxic boss or unhealthy workplace situation, document specific incidents,…

Working harder does not guarantee your job will be protected. You can stay late, take on more, answer every email, and still be part of a layoff. And when that happens, the company moves on—but you may be left carrying the burnout, stress, and health consequences. In this clip, Carrie…

Saying no at work does not have to sound negative, defensive, or unhelpful. Use this three-step approach: 1. Start with a positive response 2. Clearly explain your current capacity 3. Offer an alternative or ask what should be reprioritized Try: “I’d love to help with that. Right now, I’m focused…

Working long hours is not just exhausting. It can take a real toll on your health. Research has linked working more than 55 hours a week with a higher risk of serious health problems, including heart disease and stroke. In this clip, Carrie and Betsy talk about the cost of…

Women in leadership are often praised for being helpful, dependable, and willing to take on more. Until “more” turns into burnout. In this episode of Loud & Lifted, Betsy sits down with Carrie of Hey Work Friend, an HR professional turned workplace truth-teller who helps employees navigate boundaries, toxic bosses,…