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230: Is Unemployment the Best Opportunity You’ve Never Realised You Have? with Erica Carder

Release Date: 12/10/2024

Leading Women in Tech Podcast

Ready to set inspiring, achievable targets and turn them into strategic, intentional action? This week, I want to help you harness that fresh start energy of the new year and turn it into real progress on your biggest goals! I’m diving into common barriers to taking action like low confidence and confusion, why understanding the critical difference between proactive and reactive action is vital to your success, and how to tackle goal aversion and negative self-talk going into the new year. Join me for my personal strategies for maintaining momentum and some inspiration to help you lean...

231: Slowing Down and Building Resilience Over the Holidays

Leading Women in Tech Podcast

The holiday season is often a busy and chaotic time, but what if this year, you chose to slow down? In this episode, I explore the transformative power of slowing down and give you helpful tools for building resilience and creating space for rest so you can set yourself up, not just for a great holiday season, but for long-term growth in your leadership and personal life. I dive into: The link between rest and resilience, and why rest isn’t an indulgence—it’s essential Why we struggle to slow down and how to overcome the pull of overcommitment The simple shifts you can make to...

230: Is Unemployment the Best Opportunity You’ve Never Realised You Have? with Erica Carder

Leading Women in Tech Podcast

In this episode, Erica Carder, co-founder of Talent Build Ventures, joins me to discuss why unemployment might just be the career opportunity you never saw coming. From mental health support to personalized career guidance, Erica challenges the outdated practices of traditional outplacement services. Her belief? With the right mindset and tools, you can use unemployment as a powerful reset to make bold, purposeful career moves. Join us for Erica’s fresh perspective on framing unemployment as a golden opportunity and her insights to help you navigate the unemployment phase with clarity, align...

229: Preparing for the New Year: Leadership Development or Job Hunt?

Leading Women in Tech Podcast

Have you thought about where your career is headed in 2025? Are you ready to elevate your leadership skills, or is it time to dive into a focused job hunt? This week I want to help you avoid a career drift and take control by identifying your goals for the year and planning strategically for them. In this episode, I’ll guide you through deciding whether to focus on leadership development or a job hunt by identifying skill gaps, assessing your work environment, and understanding when job hunting becomes essential. I’ll also show you how to set clear, actionable career goals that...

228: Not Getting Promoted? Here’s the One Thing You Need to Stop Doing

Leading Women in Tech Podcast

Not getting promoted? You’re not alone. Many talented professionals—especially women—face this frustrating barrier, even when they’re excelling in their roles. Here’s the truth: being great at your work isn’t always enough to earn a promotion. The good news? There’s a way to break this cycle and finally gain the recognition you deserve. In this week’s episode, I’ll reveal why excellence alone often falls short and share three essential strategies to give yourself a competitive edge in your next career step. Tune in to learn how to avoid the common pitfalls that undermine your...

227: Building Bridges: Effective Cross-Department Communication

Leading Women in Tech Podcast

If you've ever felt frustrated by misaligned goals, miscommunication, or the chaos of cross-functional projects going off track, this episode is for you. This week, I tackle the challenges and solutions for effective cross-department communication by diving deep into the common barriers that prevent departments from working seamlessly together—such as differing communication styles, unclear expectations, and hidden sources of tension—and the practical strategies you can use to build bridges within your organization. From standardizing communication tools to creating a culture that...

226: Look Me in the Eye: Why It’s Time to Stand Tall with Ushi Patel

Leading Women in Tech Podcast

In this empowering episode, Brand Expert Ushi Patel joins me to discuss how women can break free from the habit of shrinking and start standing tall in leadership roles. She shares strategies to build confidence from within and create habits that support stepping fully into our greatness, rather than holding back. We dive into the challenges women face in male-dominated industries, from bias to the subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) pressures to silence our voices, and emphasize the importance of “going for gold”, advocating for yourself, and setting boundaries—like asking others to...

225: Run To Disruption with Charlene Li

Leading Women in Tech Podcast

In this episode, I’m joined by business transformation and AI expert Charlene Li for an insightful conversation on embracing AI and rethinking leadership to disrupt the status quo. Charlene shares her career journey and stresses the need for leaders to embrace AI, not just for efficiency, but to foster bold innovation. We discuss the current wave of layoffs, often due to mismanagement and a lack of disruptive thinking, and how AI can help leaders as we shift focus to asking the right questions and driving meaningful change. We also explore using AI as a coach, practical advice for creating...

224: Creating your Encore: Why You Need a Plan For Using Your Skills When You Retire with Michelle Prince

Leading Women in Tech Podcast

In this episode, we’re diving into the concept of encore careers with special guest Michelle Prince, executive coach and author of “Creating Your Encore Career”. Together, we explore why your career shouldn’t end when you reach a certain age or financial milestone. Instead, this is the perfect time to transform, redefine your purpose, and make a lasting impact by leveraging the skills you’ve developed over your career journey. Michelle shares insights from her book, guiding us through the importance of bringing your gifts to the world in new and meaningful ways. We discuss her career...

223: Embracing Introversion: The Power of Thoughtful Leadership

Leading Women in Tech Podcast

In a world that often celebrates the loudest voices, quiet, thoughtful leadership can be an incredible asset. If you're not comfortable with being in the limelight, that’s okay—embracing your natural introversion could be your secret to success. Join me in this episode as I explore how being an introverted leader can enhance productivity, boost team morale, and give you informal influence without changing who you are. We’ll dive into the unique strengths of introverts, debunk common misconceptions, and share strategies for thriving as an introverted leader, in an extroverted...

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Join us for Erica’s fresh perspective on framing unemployment as a golden opportunity and her insights to help you navigate the unemployment phase with clarity, align your career with your personal values, and build a strategic career plan to move forward with purpose.

We dive into:

Erica’s career journey and how it shaped her bold views on employment and leadership
Why traditional outplacement services are stuck in the past—and how they can improve
Viewing unemployment as a rare chance to pause, reflect, and recalibrate your career
How aligning your career choices with personal values can save you from future job hurdles
Practical tips for building a career strategy, including three steps to see if you’re on the right track
Why thoughtful exit processes matter for both employees and organizations
And more

**Useful links**

Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Erica Carder:
- https://talentbuild.co/
- origamioutplacement.com
If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy
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This episode was sponsored by our guest, Erica Carder. Thank you Erica for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!

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