Take The Lead Women

“It is the intentions – the capacities for choice – rather than the total configuration of traits which defines the person” – Amelie Oksenberg RortyIn this episode, Gloria talks about the importance of differentiating between ambition and intention. In her experience, Gloria has observed that women in business, leadership and life in general do not lack for ambition. It is the intention gap that holds women back from being acknowledged for their true value and worth. Gloria cites specific business and political case studies to further this point. She argues the traits that have historically been used against women are actually the strong characteristics that enable businesses to grow and countries to thrive under female leadership. Finally, Gloria shares three tips that women can use to activate their intention and develop it further.This Take The Lead Women podcast is brought to you by Take The Lead’s 50 Women Can Change the World program, our most comprehensive and impactful training and coaching. It has be

“If you’re building something amazing, someone’s gonna come after it. And it’s your responsibility as an entrepreneur to always be thinking about what’s next, how to innovate, what’s the next big thing, so that you’re constantly ahead of the curve.”In this episode, Take The Lead Co-Founder and President Gloria Feldt welcomes to the show Heli Prilliman, founder and CEO of Laquerbar, and Denise Lee, CEO and Founder of Alala. Heli and Denise represent two powerhouse entrepreneurs with unique success stories. Heli opens up about the harsh truth about fundraising for a woman-led start-up while Denise shares the top three questions that every female entrepreneur should ask herself before starting a business. They talk about the importance of passion and having a shared vision for your company. Finally, Denise and Heli provide some sage advice for women who have become inspired to begin their entrepreneurial journeys.The included interview first aired live on YouTube during Take The Lead’s Virtual Happy Hour. Watch

“Fearlessness at 20 springs from not knowing what challenges lie ahead. Fearlessness at 50 comes from having wrestled with life’s challenges and learned from them.” –Kathleen Turner, actor/activistIn this episode, President & Co-Founder of Take The Lead Gloria Feldt shares what she’s learned from one of her treasured friends -- actor/activist, Kathleen Turner. She discusses fearlessness, self-definition, and the power of risk taking. Though you might not expect leadership lessons to come from someone who describes herself as an actor/activist, Gloria found herself absorbing and applying many of Kathleen’s principles. Tune in to learn how you can, too.This episode is brought to you by Take The Lead's 9 Leadership Power Tools WorkshopsSign up here for the Take The Lead newsletter: https://www.taketheleadwomen.com/email-signupLearn more about Take The Lead’s Leadership Tools here: https://www.taketheleadwomen.com/leadership-toolsThe 9 Leadership Power tools crib sheet: www.TakeTheLeadWomen.com/podcast/010

“I think one of the most amazing ways to develop your leadership is by joining ecosystems of women that you want to be like and that inspire you.” -Nina Vaca This episode is for entrepreneurs and any leader who wants to learn to think big! President & Co-Founder of Take The Lead Gloria Feldt is joined by serial entrepreneur, investor and tech globalization veteran, Nathalie Molina Niño, as well as Nina Vaca, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Pinnacle Group. They take you on a deep dive into what steps you can take to be successful while doing what you love. This episode is brought to you by Alex Soldier www.AlexSoldier.com. Alex Soldier: whimsical artisan jewelry handcrafted with love in NYC from responsibly sourced materials. The included interview first aired live on YouTube during Take The Lead’s Virtual Happy Hour in August 2018. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyk4jFr1Ifs Sign up here for the Take The Lead newsletter: https://www.taketheleadwomen.com/email-signup Learn more about Ta

In this episode, Gloria Feldt shares her experiences and thoughts about the importance of diversity, both gender and ethnic, in the workplace. She also discusses solutions and successes used by a variety of businesses and thought leaders, including the use of the word ‘belonging’ over ‘tolerance.’ Gloria discusses the connection between racism and sexism, and cites research that has found diversity improves the bottom line. She shares why many companies say they value diversity, though they execute on it with greater or lesser success, depending on several factors. As a culture, if we see diversity as a plus, it is a plus. If we see it as a divide, it will divide us, with potentially disastrous consequences. Listen to this episode and connect with Gloria on social media to share your thoughts on this important topic. This episode is brought to you by Take The Lead's 9 Leadership Power Tools. Learn more at www.TakeTheLeadWomen.com. Resources: Corporate Best Practices for Diversity and Gender ParityàTake The

In this episode, Gloria and her expert guests discuss the impact mental health has on our work and personal lives. They identify symptoms of anxiety and depression, share mental health priorities, and provide resources to remedy stress and to maintain mental health. Today’s guests include Megan Dalla-Camina and Inger Burnett-Zeigler. Megan is a Co-Founder, CEO, and author of a new book: Simple, Soulful, Sacred: A Woman’s Guide to Clarity, Comfort, and Coming Home. Inger Burnett-Zeigler is a licensed clinical psychologist, associate professor at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, and author of the upcoming book, Unbreakable: Trauma, Love and the Emotional Lives of Black Women. This episode is brought to you by The Big Talk. Links Mentioned: Take the Lead Women Website – https://www.taketheleadwomen.com Take the Lead Women Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TakeTheLeadWomen Take the Lead Women YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/TTLWomen Take the Lead Women LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com

Even the most successful people have admitted to dealing with ‘imposter syndrome.’ In this episode of Take the Lead Women, host Gloria Feldt explains how you can face the feeling of being a fraud in order to ‘shuck’ it for good. She shares the three most important questions you should be asking yourself to help get a grip on how ‘imposter syndrome’ affects you, and she breaks down the three actionable tips to help overcome it! Go to www.TakeTheLeadWomen.com/podcast/006 to download a worksheet to help you work through the process This episode is brought to you by Alala. Links Mentioned: Take The Lead Website – https://www.taketheleadwomen.com/ Take the Lead Twitter – https://twitter.com/takeleadwomen?lang=en Take the Lead Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TakeTheLeadWomen/ Take the Lead LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/take-the-lead-women/ Gloria Feldt’s Website – https://gloriafeldt.com/ Gloria Feldt’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/GloriaFeldt Gloria Feldt’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.c

In this episode of Take the Lead Women, host Gloria Feldt welcomes writer, lecturer, political activist, and feminist organizer, Gloria Steinem to the podcast. Widely considered the face and leader of the Women’s Movement, Gloria Steinem has been working to advance equality, acceptance and positive change within our society for decades. Gloria speaks to some of the biggest challenges and obstacles facing women and minority groups currently. She expounds on the importance of living in the moment and not letting the future dictate how we live today. Finally, Gloria suggests ways in which young women can become more involved in an increasingly frustrating and hostile political culture. This episode is brought to you by Alala. Links Mentioned: Take The Lead Website – https://www.taketheleadwomen.com/ Take the Lead Twitter – https://twitter.com/takeleadwomen?lang=en Take the Lead Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TakeTheLeadWomen/ Take the Lead LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/take-the-lead-women/ Glo

Gloria defines vision and explains why it’s so important for leaders. She then explains the three actions most important to be able to hold a vision through the many inevitable ups and downs. This episode is brought to you by https://www.shenegotiates.com/ and https://www.alexsoldier.com/ Go to www.TakeTheLeadWomen.com for more resources for you or your organization.

In this episode, Gloria and Vice President of Video Programming at SheKnows Media, Reshma Gopaldas, welcome a panel of guests to this edition of Virtual Happy Hour. Gloria and Reshma are joined by financial journalist, author and President and CEO of Mind Money Media, Inc., Stacey Tisdale, and financial expert, attorney and President and CEO of Financially Fierce, LLC., Sonya Smith-Valentine. Stacey and Sonya provide strategies and solutions to improve our financial well-being. They talk about the importance of managing our financial stress and planning for the future with the big picture in mind. Finally, Stacey and Sonya discuss practical steps we can take to enhance our wealth and achieve a green future in the process. Links Mentioned: Gloria Feldt’s Website – https://gloriafeldt.com/ Gloria Feldt’s Twitter – @GloriaFeldt https://twitter.com/GloriaFeldt Gloria Feldt’s Instagram – @gloriafeldt https://www.instagram.com/gloriafeldt/ Take The Lead Website – https://www.taketheleadwomen.com/ Take The Lead Twit

We're talking about the scary four letter word: FEAR. Yes, it can be 'bad' and 'ugly,' but fear can also be good for you -- even a success secret! In this episode, Gloria admits some of her own fears (one of which had her breaking out in hives), and helps walk you through how you can use fear to help you, instead of allowing it to hold you back. This episode is brought to you by https://www.shenegotiates.com/ Go to www.TakeTheLeadWomen.com for more resources for you or your organization.

In this episode, Gloria welcomes business expert, singer, author, and speaker, Carla Harris. Carla is a Vice Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. However, her true passion lies with helping women achieve their business goals and objectives. Carla talks about her three pearls of wisdom which include, authenticity, risk-taking, and perception. Carla and Gloria also share their thoughts on the importance of building horizontal and vertical relationships while Carla expounds on the meaning of relationship currency. This episode is brought to you by Alex Soldier jewelry. Go to www.TakeTheLeadWomen.com for more resources for you and your organization. More Links Mentioned: Find more resources at www.TakeTheLeadWomen.com/podcast/001 Gloria Feldt’s Website – https://gloriafeldt.com/ Gloria Feldt’s Twitter – @GloriaFeldt https://twitter.com/GloriaFeldt Gloria Feldt’s Instagram – @gloriafeldt https://www.instagram.com/gloriafeldt/ Take The Lead Website – https://www.taketheleadwomen.

Welcome to Take The Lead Women with Gloria Feldt -- your go-to podcast for practical answers and an opportunity to learn from the women you want to know. Our mission is to prepare, develop, inspire, and propel you and all women to take their fair and equal share of leadership across each and every sector by 2025. In this trailer episode, we give you a brief preview of what to expect from us every Sunday. From interviews with accomplished women to bite-sized leadership insights and practical tools. Be sure to hit the 'subscribe' or 'follow' button to get new episodes each Sunday -- all aimed to help you define your purpose, embrace your power, and achieve career success. We're so glad you're here!