Jamie Lee is an executive coach who helps women and marginalized leaders get promoted and better paid—without playing politics or throwing anyone under the bus. Risky Conversations is about the messy, brave, and brain-based side of leadership growth.
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In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech, to talk about inclusion, neurodiversity, and what it really means to create better workplaces. Tara shares her personal journey, the power of embracing differences, and actionable advice for leaders and professionals alike no matter where you are on the spectrum.

Key takeaways and timestamps:

• 0:00 - Jamie Lee and Tara May Introduction 
• 1:26 – Tara May’s story: Donating a kidney and leading with heart
• 8:19 – What does Aspiritech do? Tech services with a neurodiverse team
• 14:27 – Overcoming challenges: Confidence building and imposter syndrome
• 19:46 – Communication tips for neurodivergent and neurotypical teams
• 22:38 – Addressing autism, vaccines, and debunking myths
• 29:09 – Embracing and celebrating differences in the workplace

If you’re passionate about inclusion, leadership, or just want to hear an inspiring story, this episode is for you! 

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• Aspiritech website: https://aspiritech.org/
• Jamie Lee Coach website: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/

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As an executive coach for women working in male-dominated industries, I often coach on the topics of money, wealth, and self-trust. 

In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Andrea Liebross—results-driven business coach, podcast host, and author of “She Thinks Big.” 

Andrea shares her journey from corporate director to entrepreneur, and together we unpack what it really means to take risks, think big, and create wealth on your own terms. 

If you’re an ambitious woman ready to break out of your box, this conversation is for you!

Mentioned:

• Andrea’s website https://andrealiebross.com/
• Andrea’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-liebross/
• Andrea’s Instagram Andrea Liebross (@andrea.liebross.coaching)
• Jamie’s website Jamie Lee Coach
• Jamie’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
• Jamie’s Instagram Jamie Lee (@jamieleecoach)

Key topics and timestamps:

• 0:00 – Why all worthwhile things are on the other side of a risky conversation
• 10:15 – The power of honest conversations and giving yourself permission to grow
• 19:00 – The TRUST framework for big thinking (Thought options, Real problem, Unknown, Securing support, Taking massive action)
• 32:00 – What “massive action” looks like: Real client success stories
• 36:30 – Wealth as choice: Redefining abundance beyond money
• 51:00 – Where to find Andrea’s book, podcast, and the “Silent Saboteur” quiz

Tune in for actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and a fresh perspective on what’s possible when you dare to think big!

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Glue work is the invisible, unrewarded labor that keeps teams running—but too often holds women and people of color back from promotions and pay raises. 

In this episode, I share the research, the myths that keep us stuck, and a practical framework to say no with clarity, calm, and confidence.

⏱️ Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Why glue work matters (and why saying no feels risky)
• 8:30 – The research on non-promotable tasks and gender bias
• 18:55 – Myths that keep us over-committing (comfort fallacy, tiara syndrome, imposter feelings)
• 26:55 – The RESPOND framework: a step-by-step way to say no with respect
• 34:53 – Neuroscience-backed tools to calm your nervous system in tough moments
• 44:20 – Final thoughts + free resources at JamieLeeCoach.com

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Welcome to Part 6 of The Promotion Playbook Series for Smart Women in Male-Dominated Industries.

In this final episode, I coach a professional navigating one of the most common — and least talked about — challenges in career growth: ageism and making a career pivot later in your journey.

You’ll hear a candid coaching conversation about:

• Why arbitrary “years of experience” requirements may not reflect your true value
• How internalized ageism can limit us more than external bias
• The power of reframing career transitions as opportunities to grow, not “go back”
• Practical ways to leverage your experience, education, and new skills in a pivot
• Why women over 50 are a growing force in the labor market — and how to own it

If you’ve ever felt hemmed in by your role, questioned whether it’s “too late” to pivot, or wondered how to challenge age-based career limits, this episode offers fresh perspective, encouragement, and actionable reframes.

⭐ Tune in now to learn how to move forward in your career with confidence, wisdom, and renewed possibility.

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Welcome to Part 5 of The Promotion Playbook Series for Smart Women in Male-Dominated Industries.

In this episode, I coach a client through one of the biggest challenges women face after leaving a draining job: how to return to work without falling back into the same patterns that caused burnout.

You’ll hear a real coaching conversation about:

• Why career breaks and sabbaticals are acts of courage, not weakness
• How fear of “going back” keeps us stuck in avoidance
• The mindset reframe that helps you see every next step as new and different
• How to build confidence while stepping forward into your next role

If you’ve ever worried about repeating the same cycles of exhaustion or questioning whether you can start fresh after burnout, this episode will give you practical reframes and encouragement to move forward with clarity and choice.

⭐ Tune in to learn how to avoid the burnout boomerang and step into your next career chapter with confidence.

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Welcome to Part 4 of The Promotion Playbook Series for Smart Women in Male-Dominated Industries.

In this episode, I walk an aspiring life coach through one of the toughest questions every new coach faces: “How do I price myself?”

We unpack the fears that come with putting a dollar value on your work, the difference between pricing yourself vs. pricing your services, and why your presence and coaching impact are priceless. You’ll also hear practical steps for building confidence and credibility as a new coach:

• Why it’s okay (and even strategic) to start with free sessions
• How to gradually move from free → paid → premium rates
• Why testimonials and practice are your strongest assets
• How mentors, allies, and your “tribe” help you grow into your value

Whether you’re a brand-new coach or simply navigating how to charge for your expertise, this episode offers both philosophical insight and practical pricing strategies you can apply today.

⭐ Tune in now to learn how to confidently put a price on your services — without feeling like you’re putting a price on yourself.

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Welcome to Part 3 of The Promotion Playbook Series for Smart Women in Male-Dominated Industries.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Karen — a smart, experienced professional who never paid me a dime, but who did pay attention. She attended my free workshops, listened to the podcast, and put the tools into practice. The result? She reframed “bragging” into “informing” and landed a role that increased her income — then expanded that role into the work she truly wanted.

Karen’s story is proof that self-advocacy doesn’t have to feel pushy. When you present your experience as informing rather than bragging, you help others see your value clearly and make better decisions about promoting, hiring, or compensating you.

⭐ Tune in now to hear how one small mindset shift can change your career trajectory.

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Welcome to Part 2 of The Promotion Playbook Series for Smart Women in Male-Dominated Industries.

In the first episode, we uncovered three myths that hold women back: Tiara Syndrome, Comfort Fallacy, and the Perfectionist Fantasy. In this episode, we move from awareness to action.

I'm walking you through my Three Votes Framework — a simple, repeatable system for taking control of your career growth:

• Vote with your feet: choose workplaces where your values and strengths can thrive.
• Vote with your tribe: build allies and champions who will advocate for your advancement.
• Vote for yourself: trust your decisions, dismantle perfectionism, and back your own worth.

Through real coaching stories, you’ll learn how women in tech, finance, and beyond have applied these votes to overcome bias, advocate for themselves, and even fast-track promotions with significant pay increases.

👉  Tune in now to discover how to put your career back in your own hands.

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Welcome to the part 1 of Promotion Playbook Series for Smart Women in Male-Dominated Industries. If you’ve ever felt like you’re working twice as hard for half the recognition, you’re not alone. 

In male-dominated fields like tech, finance, and engineering, women face two sets of barriers: the external ones — sexism, racism, bias — and the internal ones we often don’t even notice until someone points them out. Things like:

• Tiara Syndrome: believing if you keep your head down and do good work, a crown will magically fall on your head.
• Comfort Fallacy: scanning the room to keep everyone else happy and comfortable, at the expense of your own voice.
• Perfectionist Fantasy: setting rigid, impossible standards that make it nearly impossible to try something new.

I see these myths come up again and again in my 10 years of coaching practice. They’re powerful — but they’re also lies. 

And the good news? Once you spot them, you can dismantle them.

In my recent workshop, I shared practical, repeatable tools for overcoming these blind spots and moving your career forward — even if you’re the only woman in the room.

👉 Tune in to this episode and subscribe to the podcast to learn how to break free from these myths, advocate for yourself with confidence, and take the first step toward the promotion and pay you deserve. 

🌐 For free workshops, 100+ podcast episodes, and over 100 articles on leadership, negotiation, and confidence, visit JamieLeeCoach.com

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What if imposter syndrome isn’t about you—but about a system designed to keep women small?

In this powerful episode of Risky Conversations, I speak with Sara Dean—keynote speaker, certified facilitator, and executive coach—to unpack the truth behind imposter syndrome, why women are socialized to doubt themselves, and how reclaiming self-trust changes everything.

Sara shares her journey from personal trainer to executive coach for leaders at Amazon, Microsoft, and beyond, weaving in stories of speaking up at work, helping women shed the need to “shrink,” and building a leadership brand rooted in authenticity instead of performance. 

Together, we address anger as a valid leadership tool, the essential role of HRT in restoring balance and focus for professional women over 35, and how to ask better questions that open new possibilities.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to “do more” just to belong—or wondered how to stand firmly in your own power—this conversation will resonate deeply.

Mentioned in the podcast: 

• Sara Dean's website: saradean.com
• Shameless Leadership podcast: saradean.com/podcast
• Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks/
• Jamie Lee's website: www.jamieleecoach.com 
• Connect with Jamie Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/

Timestamps:

0:00 – Meet Sara Dean: Leadership Coach & Speaker

1:09 – Risky Conversations: Speaking Up at Work

7:18 – From Fitness to Executive Coaching

10:44 – What Is a Leadership Brand (and Why It Matters)

17:53 – Client Story: Humor Changes the Room

23:35 – The Truth About Imposter Syndrome

33:00 – Anger, HRT & Reclaiming Self-Trust

48:14 – Final Takeaways & Where to Find Sara

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In this episode of Risky Conversations with Jamie Lee, we go beyond strategy and into the subconscious with a guided trance experience designed for executives and leaders. 

Neuroscience shows us that we don’t just think with our heads — we also process wisdom through our hearts and guts. By aligning these three brains, leaders can access deeper clarity, reduce anxiety, and strengthen their executive presence.

As both an executive coach and integrative hypnotist, I combine cutting-edge coaching principles with hypnotic trance work to help high-performing professionals shift patterns at a subconscious level. 

In this episode, you’ll be guided to tune into your body’s intelligence systems — the neurons in your gut that process intuition, the nerves in your heart that regulate connection, and the brain in your head that organizes thought.

This isn’t just meditation. It’s a neuroscience-based hypnosis designed to help you reframe old reactions, access new insights, and lead with greater confidence and alignment. If you’re an executive looking to integrate head, heart, and gut intelligence into your leadership, this episode is for you.

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Jamie Lee Coach: https://www.jamieleecoach.com
• James Tripp: https://www.jamestripp.co.uk/

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 – Welcome & Why Hypnosis for Executives
1:30 – The Six Intelligence Systems Explained (head, heart, gut & more)
4:25 – Preparing for the Guided Trance Experience
6:10 – Activating Energy Awareness with the Hands
9:00 – Accessing the Subconscious & Positive Intentions
11:15 – Gut Brain: Intuition and Serotonin
13:00 – Heart Brain: Connection and Oxytocin
14:30 – Head Brain: Clarity and Integration
16:30 – Closing Stretch, Integration, and Next Steps

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In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with my friend, neighbor-turned-guest, and multi-hyphenate powerhouse Rachael Eckles—lawyer, author, coach, and founder of the Aphrodite Author Program.

We dive into what it means to defy death as a woman in midlife. Both in the spy-novel sense (Rachael’s Celeste Donovan series delivers plenty of that) and in the very real, everyday way of reclaiming energy, purpose, and joy through menopause and beyond. Rachael draws from her background in life sciences and women’s health to demystify hormone therapy, bust outdated myths, and remind us that women don’t have to suffer in silence.

We also talk about creativity as activism: how Rachael’s novels give us a messy, powerful heroine who refuses to be dismissed, and how the Aphrodite Author Program empowers women to publish their own stories with purpose and passion.

If you’re a professional woman navigating perimenopause, craving representation, or dreaming of writing your own book, this conversation is a reminder: your story matters, your health matters, and your power is only growing.

Connect with us: 

• Jamie Lee Coach website www.jamieleecoach.com
• Connect with Jamie on IG/YouTube: @jamieleecoach
• Rachael Eckles website: www.rachaeleckles.com
• Connect with Rachael on IG/Twitter/TikTok: @rachaeleckles
• Follow on Facebook @rachaelecklesauthor

Menopause resources: 

• Menopause.org
• Dr. Mary Claire Haver 
• Dr. Rachel Rubin
• Dr. Vonda Wright 
• Dr. Lisa Mosconi 
• Dr. Lila Nachtigall
• ElektraHealth 
• Midi Health 

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How can you use AI to stand out in your job search—without sounding like a robot?

In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with executive coach and Eunioa founder Rosey Singh to explore practical, proven ways to combine AI tools with human insight for career success.

You’ll learn how to:

• Optimize your resume to pass Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) without losing your unique voice
• Use ChatGPT and other AI tools to speed up your job search strategy
• Avoid the “generic copy” trap that immediately turns recruiters away
• Tell a cohesive career story that speaks to both AI, human recruiters, and industry experts
• Leverage coaching to break through career plateaus and land big wins—like the client who went from $80K to $170K

Whether you’re actively job hunting or preparing for your next career move, this conversation is packed with actionable tips and behind-the-scenes recruiter insights to help you land interviews faster.

🎧 Listen now and discover how to make AI your ally—while keeping the human touch that gets you hired.

Mentioned in the podcast: 

• Rosey Singh's company website: www.eunioa.io
• Connect with Rosey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roseysingh/
• Jamie Lee's website: www.jamieleecoach.com 
• Connect with Jamie Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/

Timestamps:

00:01 – Meet Rosey Singh, Executive Coach & AI Career Strategist  
03:45 – Can AI Replace an Executive Coach?  
09:50 – The Human Brain & Heart Connection in Coaching  
13:20 – From HR Leader to Career Concierge  
19:46 – How to Use ChatGPT for Resume Writing (the Right Way)  
27:12 – How Recruiters & ATS Really Review Resumes  
34:12 – Navigating Today’s Job Market  
44:12 – Client Success Story: From $80K to $170K  

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🎙️ What happens when one coaching client gets so much clarity, she sends her sister your way—not for coaching, but just for some good, honest truth-telling?

Turns out, you get a new podcast episode, an unexpected career comeback… and a pretty great story about integrity over sales.

In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Beth Nichols and SJ Crawford—real-life sisters and co-hosts of the podcast Miss Informed—for a heartfelt, hilarious, and at times healing conversation. 

This one’s full of truth bombs, unexpected pivots, and a little career magic you won’t want to miss.

Featured in this episode: 

• Book your free hour-long consultation with me, Executive Coach Jamie Lee
• Miss Informed Podcast on Apple and Spotify
• Dr. Martha Beck
• Dr. Les Fehmi
  
  

Timestamps:
03:45 – Business Barbie and resisting the mold
09:25 – From stuck to play therapy comeback
12:45 – SJ’s job-hunting advice: Just stop
16:45 – Soul-searching and singing sisters
17:20 – SJ’s business trip to Seoul, Korea
24:30 – Making your career your own
25:30 – What it means to be Business Barbie
27:00 – SJ’s unconventional career path
29:30 – Finding your voice through coaching
32:00 – How hypnosis and mindfulness changed everything
36:15 – Beth’s reflections on motherhood and fire-breathing daughters
38:30 – SJ’s take on motherhood, efficiency, and ambition
42:45 – Final thoughts: Seek sisterhood and support
47:35 – Where to find Miss Informed and free co

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Join us for a riveting conversation with Marion Siboni, the founder and CEO of La Creme de la STEM - a global private network supporting early-stage female founders in science, technology, engineering, and math. 

In this episode, we dive into Marion's own entrepreneurial journey, marked by bold career pivots and a relentless drive to create change. Hear how she navigated the male-dominated tech industry, overcame self-doubt, and built a thriving community of over 4,000 women in just 12 months.

Marion shares her unique perspective on the power of networking, the importance of self-advocacy, and why she's on a mission to empower more women to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Discover the strategies she's using to demystify the funding process and provide a supportive, judgment-free space for female founders to grow their businesses.

To learn more about Creme de la STEM go to: 

• https://lacremedelastem.substack.com/
• https://www.lacremedelastem.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/marionsiboni/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/lacremedelastem

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In this episode, I sit down with two early-career researchers and open science advocates: Harini Lakshmi Narayanan, a postdoctoral researcher in cancer diagnostics at University Hospital Zurich, and Madita Determann, a postdoc studying liver-related diseases who began her career as a surgical assistant in Germany.

Both are leaders in OILS (Open Innovation in Life Sciences), a volunteer-run organization that promotes transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration in scientific research. They share how navigating risky career conversations—like negotiating time for unpaid passion projects or walking away from stable jobs to pursue higher education—helped them step into more aligned, impactful roles.

We explore what open science really means (spoiler: it's not yet the default), why reproducible research matters for public health and innovation, and how community-driven efforts like OILS are equipping early-career scientists with tools, confidence, and global connections.

Key takeaways for ambitious women in STEM and leadership:

• Self-advocacy is a service—especially when it aligns you with purpose-driven work.
• “Brazen audacity” is sometimes necessary (and underrated).
• Open, inclusive spaces fuel innovation—and your voice matters in shaping them.

Bonus: Harini and Madita also reveal their favorite hiking spots in the Swiss Alps.

🔗 Learn more about OILS: https://www.openinnovationlifesciences.com/

🔗And their upcoming hybrid conference at OILS 2025 here:
https://www.b2match.com/e/oils2025

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In this episode, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics: the art of negotiation. And I couldn’t have asked for a better guest than Melanie Imming—a Dutch consultant known for turning complex ideas into compelling stories and challenging the status quo with clarity, warmth, and courage.

Melanie and I first met in Switzerland, where I led a negotiation workshop for Open Science Retreat. She later became a coaching client, wanting to bridge cultural gaps while negotiating with a U.S.-based business partner. 

What made coaching her especially meaningful for me was that Melanie is already that person in her community—the go-to negotiation mentor. She’s known for helping internationals “negotiate like a Dutchie” by stripping unnecessary politeness out of letters, CVs, and emails so the message lands with clarity and confidence.

We talk about 

• Embracing "Dutchiness"—or directness—as a negotiation strength.
• Why and how of approaching negotiation like a dance, not a battle -- especially in the deal-making context.
• And how to have the moxie (or "a little bit of punk") to negotiate not just for the deal on the table, but for the bigger context—the values, relationships, and future outcomes that really matter.

Featured in this episode: 

• Learn about Melanie's consultancy here: https://www.immingimpact.eu/
• Learn about IM Studios here: https://www.im-studio.eu/
• Learn about coaching with Jamie here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply

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In a world teetering on the edge of massive systemic disruption, how do leaders navigate forward with clarity, courage, and impact? 

In this episode, I'm speaking with Caroline Stokes, a global leadership strategist offering a timely, sobering, and visionary approach to reinventing leadership. 

Her new book, Aftershock to 2030, is a radical roadmap for CEOs leading beyond collapse and thrive in an era of unprecedented change. 

We're diving deep into why 

• Nervous system regulation 
• Trauma-informed leadership 
• Emotionally intelligent AI 
• And a willingness to completely reinvent yourself... 

aren't just nice-to-haves—they're now mission-critical skills. 

Featured in this podcast: 

• Learn more about Caroline and pre-order her book here: https://www.theforward.co/
• Learn more about Jamie and take her 2-minute Leadership Archetype quick here: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/

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In this episode, I'm joined by Michelle Petties, a TEDx speaker and food story coach who has transformed her own life by understanding the deep emotional roots of eating. 

Michelle shares her remarkable journey of losing and gaining nearly 700 pounds before discovering how food is intimately connected to our emotions, memories, and cultural inheritance. 

Through her personal story of overcoming food addiction and rebuilding her life after losing everything in the 2008 economic crisis, Michelle reveals how our relationship with food goes far beyond nutrition. 

She explores how emotional eating is often a complex response to stress, loneliness, and unprocessed feelings, and offers a powerful framework for understanding and healing our relationship with food and ourselves.

This conversation is not just about weight loss, but about reclaiming personal agency, understanding our emotional landscapes, and learning to nourish ourselves in truly meaningful ways.

Mentioned: 

• Impostor Syndrome Clinic for the Women of the Global Majority with Jamie Lee on June 13th at noon Eastern, 9am Pacific. Register here for free: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7qFdxK7ORDeigFUGWGmbBw#/registration
• Michelle's TEDx Talk: A Food Addict's Lesson: Confusion. Clarity. Recovery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJLr53XlIV4
• Michelle's book: Leaving Large: https://leavinglarge.com/
• Michelle's website: https://go.michellepetties.com/mindovermeals

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In this episode of Risky Conversations, we dive into the unique challenges faced by STEM professionals when it comes to navigating difficult conversations and developing essential social skills. 

Dr. Corinna Freitag, an executive coach with a background in chemistry and industry, shares her interdisciplinary approach to helping her clients - chemists, engineers, and other technical experts - improve their communication, emotional intelligence, and ability to advocate for themselves. 

Learn practical tools and strategies for overcoming the hyper-rational mindset and bridging the gap between analytical thinking and the messy realities of human interaction.

• Learn more about Dr. Corinna Freitag https://www.corinnafreitag.de/
• Connect with Dr. Corinna Freitag on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcorinnafreitag/

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What Does It Really Mean to Be an Ally?

Allyship can be a thorny topic—stirring discomfort, shame, or confusion about how to show up without overstepping or saying the wrong things. 

In a time of growing division and discrimination, many people are asking: How do I use my unearned advantages to create more inclusion without offending people?

In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Rashida Bonds, an ally coach who says that true allyship isn’t about virtue signaling or grand gestures. 

Allyship is about doing the inner work—and returning to our most authentic, compassionate selves.

In this episode, explore:

• What true allyship looks like beyond the performative gestures 
• How to use privilege in service of community care and equity
• Why cultural humility is essential, especially in leadership, and Rashida's lived experiences of it 
• How to navigate mistakes, avoid burnout, and stay grounded in purpose
• Practical ways to create safety and belonging in everyday interactions with folks from marginalized communities 

Whether you’re a leader, teammate, or simply someone who wants to do better, this conversation is an invitation to reflect, recommit, and root your allyship in care.

Learn more about Rashida and her work here: https://www.instagram.com/iamrashidabonds/

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Today, I want to share something I originally wrote as an email to one of my coaching clients. It touches on something that shapes nearly everything we do: the pursuit of happiness.

Here’s the context. One of my clients is an executive at a major tech company. She’s leading a bold new initiative that involves hiring, retaining, and coaching a team of sharp, high-performing people who can deliver results fast.

She’s working hard. She’s making real progress. And in one of our sessions, a powerful question came up:

How do I maximize happiness in this role? 

In this episode you'll learn: 

• The difference between transactional and inherent happiness—and why most of us are addicted to the former
• A personal story about the moment that shifted my perspective on success and fulfillment
• What a rickshaw driver taught me about joy, even in the absence of wealth or status
• Why chasing happiness through promotions, praise, and paychecks can quietly lead to burnout
• How embracing complexity and paradox can unlock a more sustainable sense of well-being
• What I told a tech executive client who asked how to maximize happiness in a high-pressure leadership role
• The surprising reason my clients often reach their goals faster when they stop clinging to specific outcomes
• A practical invitation to map your own Blueprint to Confidence—and redefine success on your terms: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/apply

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This year, I'm turning Buddhist, meditating with a sangha (a community of Buddhist practitioners), bowing in the morning, and taking lessons from Buddhist teachers. 

This happened because I started reading Billy Seol's Substack (https://substack.com/@julylifecoach), which he writes every single day (impressive!) 

I've come to consider Billy as a kind of spiritual god brother. 

In this deep dive into the intersection of Buddhism, coaching, and personal growth, Billy takes us through his journey of: 

• Early experiences with depression 
• Career in tech companies (Apple, Disney) 
• Searching for a comprehensive approach to understanding life and ending suffering
• Embracing Buddhism as a practical life approach 

And we have a brainy debate about applying Buddhist principles to real-life workplace challenges for women and people of marginalized identities: 

• Dealing with discrimination and marginalization 
• Finding agency under challenging situations 
• Doing hard things on purpose as a path to growth 

Mentioned in the podcast: 

• Billy's website: https://www.julylifecoach.com/
• Zen And The Art of Dealing with Office Politics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcmoJuGwm4o
• HOME with Simone Seol (Billy's sister): https://www.simonegraceseol.com/come-home

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I recently led a group session called Zen and the Art of Dealing with Office Politics, where I helped professionals—especially women and underrepresented folks—navigate the messiness of workplace dynamics with more calm and clarity.

We kicked off with a guided brain exercise to shift out of high-frequency beta brain waves (you know, that anxious, go-go-go energy) and into a slower, more grounded alpha state. It’s a small shift that opens up space for creativity and better problem-solving.

Then I walked folks through three key ideas:

1. Power Differential
We named the real (or perceived) authority gaps in the workplace—how power plays out, and why it matters when you're trying to be heard or make change.

2. Conflict Styles
Using the Thomas-Kilman model, I explained the five common ways people handle conflict:

• Compete
• Collaborate
• Compromise
• Avoid
• Accommodate

I talked about how being “conflict flexible” is a leadership superpower—especially if you’re someone who usually avoids or accommodates by default.

3. Personal Interpretation
We explored how your story about what’s happening can either fuel stress or open up new choices. The way you interpret workplace friction directly impacts how you feel and what you do next.

All throughout, I brought in Zen metaphors and references from Asian culture to drive the point home: You don’t have to control every outcome. The goal is to stay present, stay adaptable, and not let office politics hijack your peace.

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Watch the full replay on YouTube HERE. 

Learn more about my 1:1 coaching HERE. 

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In this captivating episode, Emily Maggiotto shares her inspiring story of navigating pivotal career and life decisions guided by her insatiable curiosity. 

From leaving a stable finance job to pursue a musical adventure, to leading HR teams through challenging times, Emily's journey exemplifies the power of embracing risk, learning continuously, and finding fulfillment on one's own terms. 

This conversation offers invaluable insights for anyone seeking to redefine their career and life path. 

• Connect with Emily on LinkedIn HERE
• Learn more about The Wild Unicorn HERE

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