Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors: Shatter Limiting Beliefs - Redefine Success - Chase Big Dreams
The "Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors" is the empowering podcast dedicated to the modern woman navigating the complexities of today's world.
This is where we tackle the paradoxes women face daily: being told to lean in but not too far, to speak up but not too loudly, and to balance the demanding roles of professional and motherhood with grace and strength.
Hosted by Erica Anderson Rooney, a seasoned HR executive with over 15 years of experience, this podcast is your go-to source for breaking through the 'sticky floors' – those limiting beliefs and toxic behaviors that keep you STUCK.
Erica's mission is to empower you to shatter limiting beliefs and toxic behaviors to uncover infinite possibilities! And her biggest life goal is to get more women into positions of power and KEEP THEM THERE.
We delve into the tough topics here: Imposter Syndrome, perfectionism, fear, and burnout, providing not just insights but actionable strategies to help you navigate these challenges.
Erica’s personal journey and expertise, combined with stories from inspiring female guests, offer a wealth of wisdom on overcoming obstacles and seizing opportunities.
Each episode is packed with tactical tips, strategies for career advancement, and mindset shifts essential for taking bold leaps in your career and life.
From uncovering corporate secrets to sharing real stories of women who have broken ceilings, the "Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors" podcast is an invitation to join a community of ambitious women ready to take inspired action.
Welcome to "Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors!" Let's embark on this journey together and transform our aspirations into achievements and go SHATTER SOME CEILINGS.
Episodes
300 episodes
Stop Rebuilding Your Revenue with Natalie Bernacchi
What If...What if the reason your income feels like a rollercoaster has nothing to do with your marketing strategy, your content calendar, or your next launch? What if the money you need is already sitting inside your business...
Your Biology is Your Ceiling with Dr. Susan LaValle
What If...What if the very drive that made you successful is the exact thing that's quietly destroying your health? What if burnout doesn't announce itself with a dramatic breakdown, but instead shows up as bloating, fatigue, and a r...
When Life Resets You with Liz Prochaska
What if the moment that looked like the end of everything was actually the moment your real life finally began? Not the life you planned, not the one that looked good on paper — but the one you were always meant to be living.That's not i...
Your Nervous System Knows with Kathryn Spears
What if burnout isn't a mindset problem — it's a design flaw? And what if the systems you've been performing inside were literally built without your biology in mind?That's not a theory. It's neuroscience. And it changes everything.<...
Closing the Gap Era
What if the system you've been navigating was never designed to include you — and now the technology being built on top of it is about to make that permanent?That's not a hypothetical. It's happening right now. And Erica Rooney isn't jus...
Lead with Heart and Grit with Tracy Nolan
What if the "niceness" you were taught as a child is the very thing holding you back from a billion-dollar seat at the table?In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney talks with Tracy Nolan, a Fort...
Stop the "Head Down, Work Hard" Trap with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer
What happens when the "pinnacle" of your career suddenly disappears?In this powerhouse episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney connects with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer, a former Chief People Officer and author ...
Stop Tolerating Toxic Success with Elizabeth Webb
What if the glass ceiling you just broke through leads to a room where you aren't even allowed to speak?In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Elizabeth Webb, author of Made for Magi...
Sensitivity: Your New Career Superpower with Melody Wilding
What if the very traits you’ve been told make you "too emotional" for the C-suite are actually the high-level brain functions required for elite leadership?In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits d...
Turn Your Scars Into Power
What if being "canceled" in the office isn't a career death sentence, but a credential that proves you’re finally playing at a higher level?In this solo episode, host Erica Rooney takes a deep dive into the cultural phenomenon of "girlbo...
Fear is Not a Stop Sign with Danielle McCombs
What if the only thing standing between you and your biggest dream was a decades-old "software update" for your brain? Imagine moving across the world or pivoting your career not because you aren't afraid, but because you finally know how to ha...
Stop Apologizing for Your Ambition wit Sara Anderson
What if the only thing standing between your current role and the C-suite isn't your resume, but your own internal "Good Girl" script? Imagine walking into a high-stakes meeting not hoping to be liked, but fully grounded in the power of ...
Reclaim Your Brilliance: Healing from Fragmentation with Dr. Christine Coleman
What if you could stop shape-shifting just to fit into a boardroom? Imagine leading with your full cultural identity, history, and brilliance without the crushing weight of burnout or the "invisible wound" of fragmentation. Dr. C...
Stop Ghosting Your Own Life
What if you were as reliable to yourself as you are to your boss, your kids, or your community? Imagine a world where the promises you make in private—to rest, to move, or to create—carried the same weight as a deadline on your calendar....
The Introvert’s Guide to Influence with Goldie Chan
What if your introversion wasn't a barrier to your leadership, but your greatest competitive advantage? Imagine commanding a room not by being the loudest voice, but by being the most intentional and prepared one. In this episode, Goldie Cha...
Own Your Fertility: Science, Choice, and the Clock with Jaime Knopman
Is your "biological clock" a source of anxiety or a tool for empowerment? In this episode, Erica Rooney sits down with Dr. Jaime Knopman, a leading reproductive endocrinologist, to dismantle the myths and shame surrounding women's health...
Cockpit Lessons on Imposter Syndrome with Michelle "Mace" Curran
What if the secret to overcoming imposter syndrome isn't getting rid of your fear, but learning to invert your perspective and use it as fuel?In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Miche...
Stop Fearing Your Finances with Danielle Hendon
What if the biggest barrier to your business growth isn't your vision, but your refusal to look at the numbers?In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Danielle Hendon, founder of Four Cor...
Confidence: Bedroom to Boardroom with Jingjin Liu
What if the secret to conquering self-doubt and negotiating your worth at work begins with lowering your tolerance for compromise in your most intimate relationships?In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Roo...
Slowing Down During the Holidays
Are you ready to stop sprinting toward the end of the year and instead lean into the magic of the in-between?In this solo episode, host Erica Rooney challenges the traditional "hustle harder" holiday advice. She encourages you to view th...
Rewire Your Brain for Success with Meredith Haberfield
What if the ultimate key to professional success and unlocking your full potential isn't external competition, but the internal wisdom gained from managing your mind and emotions?In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors
Your Career is a Playground: Building Authentic Trust with Ashley Fuas
What if the secret to building an authentic, successful career isn't a linear path, but embracing the chaos of a playground model and leveraging your most human qualities?In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Eric...
AI: Your Secret Weapon Against Mom Guilt with Tara Ryan
What if the secret to conquering the mental load and preventing burnout lies in using technology to center your core values—not just to boost productivity?In this fireside chat, Erica Rooney is joined by Tara Ryan, a technology leader, c...
Start With You: The Ultimate Leadership Advantage with Margaret Andrews
What if the most impactful leadership strategy isn't focused on your team, but on the inner wisdom and grounding you gain from managing yourself?In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney sits ...