<p>In this episode, Nils Vinje welcomes returning guest Catherine Blackmore to discuss diverse topics around leadership development, especially focusing on women leaders.</p> <p><br></p> <p>They delve into the concept of personal leadership, the prevalence of the &#39;inner critic&#39; that tends to impede individuals&#39; progress, explaining that this is seen more in women.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In addition, they reflect on biases in the workplace which often create hurdles for women.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Tune in for a lively discussion on self-confidence, strategic acumen, and personal branding, all keys to fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Discover how to navigate career challenges and the power of asking for help.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Don&#39;t miss this empowering episode!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Hit play now and level up your leadership game!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Podcast highlights:</p> <p>1:02 - <strong>The Notion of Employee Success</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>4:56 - <strong>Understanding Personal Leadership and Team Leadership</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>11:30 - <strong>The Role of Mentorship and Sponsorship in Leadership</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>19:45 - <strong>Addressing the Inner Critic in Leadership</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>28:23 -<strong> The Misconception of ‘Working Harder’ for Success</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>30:59 - <strong>The Evolution of Employee-Employer Relationships</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>36:34 - <strong>Overcoming Inner Critic</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>46:26 - <strong>Working Harder is Not the Answer</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with Catherine at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherineblackmore/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherineblackmore/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Check the &quot;Mastering Your Inner Critic&quot; book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Inner-Critic-Hurdles-Advancement/dp/1260440605">here</a> </p> <p><br></p> <p>Check out these TED Talks mentioned in the show: </p> <p><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_colantuono_the_career_advice_you_probably_didn_t_get/transcript">The career advice you probably didn&#39;t get by Susan Colantuono </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are?language=en">Your body language may shape who you are by Amy Cuddy</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>This episode is brought to you by the Leadership MBA.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>The Leadership MBA is a 12-week comprehensive program that will give you all the practical tools you need to become a true leader and the CEO of your career.</p> <p><br></p> <p>The product of nearly 2 decades of leadership coaching Managers, Directors, and VPs at companies like Apple and Oracle, the Leadership MBA will show you exactly how to crack the leadership code through a proven step-by-step process.</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.leadershipmba.com/program-guide">Click here to download the Leadership MBA Program Guide</a><br></p>