Loud & Lifted

<p><strong>Overview :</strong> This is your Quick Lift recap of the conversation with Dr. Amy Diehl—focused on <em>glass walls</em>: 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).</p><p>We cover the six gender bias barriers from <em>Glass Walls</em>—from “default male privilege” and constrained expectations, to the more overt stuff like hostility—plus what leaders and allies can do to actually change the environment.</p><p><strong>We cover:</strong></p><ul><li>The 6 bias barriers and how they show up in real workplace moments</li><li>Why “insufficient support” is a system problem (not a personal flaw)</li><li>How devaluation and hostility can quietly shape promotion paths</li><li>What to do as a leader: language, processes, and accountability moves</li></ul><p><strong>Action steps:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Leaders:</strong> In your next talent discussion, ask: <em>“What evidence are we using—would we say this the same way about a man?”</em></li><li><strong>Allies:</strong> If she’s not in the room, be the one who <em>names the miss</em> (“We’re holding her to a different standard.”).</li><li><strong>Women:</strong> Track patterns (credit, feedback, access) and bring data + a clear ask to your manager.</li></ul><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4kPgCbE"><em>Purchase Glass Walls</em> </a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amy-diehl.com/">Amy Diehl’s website + tools</a></li></ul><p></p>

<p>You’ve heard of glass ceilings—but what if the bigger career blocker is glass walls? In this conversation, researcher and author Dr. Amy Diehl explains why women often don’t just hit barriers at the top… they hit invisible walls every direction they turn—blocking access to roles, relationships, and real influence.</p><p>Amy breaks down the six glass walls from her book Glass Walls and shares practical ways leaders, allies, and women can respond—without pretending bias is “all in your head.”</p><p></p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why glass walls can be more limiting than glass ceilings (and why they’re harder to spot)</li><li>The 6 glass walls that make up workplace gender bias:<ul><li>Male privilege</li><li>Disproportionate constraints</li><li>Insufficient support</li><li>Devaluation</li><li>Hostility</li><li>Acquiescence</li></ul></li><li>What “he-peating” is (and how allies can interrupt it in real time)</li><li>How women get trapped in the “too confident vs. not confident enough” double bind</li><li>Why women get disproportionately stuck doing “office housework” (and what leaders should change)</li><li>The “Flip it to test it” bias check you can use immediately</li><li>How to depersonalize bias, build support, and keep options on the table so you’re never stuck</li></ul><p>Links &amp; Resources:</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amy-diehl.com/">Amy Diehl website</a></li><li>Book: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4aKBJaN">Glass Walls</a></li></ul><p>Follow / Connect:</p><ul><li>Follow: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/amydiehlphd/">Amy Diehl</a></li><li>Follow: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/loudandliftedpodcast/">Loud &amp; Lifted</a></li></ul>

<p>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 meeting, pitch, or hard conversation.</p><p>In this Quick Lift, you’ll take away:</p><ul><li><strong>A 10-second pressure reset</strong> you can use before high-stakes moments</li><li><strong>A simple way to “rehearse” your mindset</strong> so you’re not surprised by anxious thoughts</li><li><strong>A process-over-outcome focus</strong> to stay present and perform</li><li><strong>A reframe for comparison that builds confidence and community:</strong> <em>swap comparison for admiration</em></li></ul><p>Follow<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/loudandliftedpodcast/"> <strong>Loud &amp; Lifted</strong> </a>for more confidence tools, career growth for women, and real conversations about women in leadership.</p><p></p><p>Follow <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/chazworther/">Charlotte</a>! </p>

<p>Ever notice how the higher you achieve, the louder the expectations get? Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Worthington gets it—because she’s lived it in the most high-stakes arena possible.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Charlotte shares how she built mental toughness in a sport that’s equal parts fearless and strategic, why confidence is a <em>practice</em> (not a personality trait), and the simple mindset shift that changed everything for her: swap comparison for admiration.</p><p><strong>You’ll hear about:</strong></p><ul><li>How Charlotte went from new BMX rider to Olympic track fast (without “waiting until she was ready”)</li><li>The tools she uses to stay calm under pressure: breathing + visualization + thought rehearsal</li><li>Why “I have to be the best in the room” is a trap (and what to do instead)</li><li>Individual sport vs. team energy—and how she learned to drop ego and embrace support</li><li>The confidence reframe every woman in leadership needs: comparison → admiration</li></ul><p><strong>Links / Resources</strong></p><ul><li>Follow Charlotte on Instagram: <strong>@</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/chazworther/"><strong>ChazWerther</strong></a></li><li>Book mentioned: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4bBG16q"><strong><em>Ego Is the Enemy</em> by Ryan Holiday</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://loud-lifted.kit.com/profile/links"><strong>Loud &amp; Lifted Links</strong></a></li></ul>

<p><strong>Episode Overview</strong></p><p>This quick recap pulls the most actionable ideas from my conversation with Dr. Alison Fragale, author of <em>Likeable Badass</em>—so you can earn more respect (status), influence outcomes, and still feel like yourself doing it.</p><p>Be warm → get overlooked.</p><p>Be strong → get judged. </p><p>Show confidence → get questioned. …</p><p>So let’s fix the game instead of blaming you.</p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>In this Quick Lift, we break down Alison’s core concept: people make fast judgments about you based on warmth and competence. When you intentionally signal both, you build status—and status becomes influence. The best part? The move is usually adding clarity and confidence, not subtracting kindness.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Status is built (not granted): Warmth + Competence → Respect → Influence</li><li>Power vs. status: A title can give power, but respect creates leverage</li><li>“Too nice” isn’t a personality problem: it’s usually a signal problem (they’re not seeing enough competence/confidence)</li><li>Self-promotion without backlash: Brag + Thank (claim impact + share credit)</li><li>Tough conversations land better when you think in a relationship timeline: past + present + future signals</li></ul><p><strong>Quick Lift Moves (try these this week)</strong></p><ul><li>Pick one signal to turn up:<ul><li>Warmth: give public credit, a real check-in, a specific compliment</li><li>Competence: crisp POV, decisive language, bring the solution</li></ul></li><li>Use this sentence starter in meetings:<ul><li>“My recommendation is ___, because ___.”</li></ul></li><li>Try Brag + Thank once (email, meeting, weekly update, LinkedIn):<ul><li>“I’m proud of . Huge thanks to for __.”</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>Alison's site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alisonfragale.com/">https://www.alisonfragale.com/</a> </p><p>Alison's Instagram: @alisonfragale </p><p>Buy Likeable Badass: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4628vSU">https://amzn.to/4628vSU</a> </p><p>Loud &amp; Lifted Podcast: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.loudandliftedpodcast.com/">https://www.loudandliftedpodcast.com/</a> </p><p>Sign up for L&amp;L newsletter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://loud-lifted.kit.com/profile/links">https://loud-lifted.kit.com/profile/links</a></p>