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.
Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors: Shatter Limiting Beliefs - Redefine Success - Chase Big Dreams
Lead with Heart and Grit with Tracy Nolan
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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 Fortune 100 executive and Senior Vice President at Humana. Tracy’s journey is a masterclass in breaking barriers—from being one of the few women at an elite engineering school to leading 12,000 people through the historic Sprint/T-Mobile merger. She reveals the subtle "sticky floors" that high-achieving women often miss, like the habit of "hosting" meetings instead of leading them.
Join them as they discuss how to stop "man-spreading" your notebooks, the power of being the "only" in the room, and why being called "intimidating" is often just a code word for being effective.
Inside the Episode:
- The Hostess Trap: Tracy shares a pivotal moment at Verizon where she was praised for "setting up the room" rather than her billion-dollar results, and how she learned to stop volunteering for the "office housework."
- Commanding the Space: Practical tips for shifting your physical presence—from how you carry your notebook to literally "spreading out" at the conference table to claim your right to be there.
- The "Caring" Competitive Advantage: How Tracy defied medical advice to "stop caring so much" and discovered that leading with heart and vulnerability actually accelerated her climb to the C-suite.
- The "Only" in the Room: Navigating the pressure to be the smartest person in the room of 21 men, and why over-preparing can actually make you appear less confident.
- Bitchy vs. Effective: A candid conversation on the double standards of female leadership and why it isn't your responsibility to regulate the insecurities of others who find you "intimidating."
- Vulnerability as a Tool: Why showing your team your human side—even taking a "mental health break"—creates a safe space for them to do their best work.
- The Motherly Mantra: A touching look at the universal advice both Tracy and Erica received from their mothers: "This too shall pass."
🔗 Resources:
- Learn more about Tracy’s work with Dress for Success.
- Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.
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