http://womensmedia.com/podcast Business self-improvement topics for women. Selections include work-life balance, womens career development, communication, gender differences, and coaching tips perfect for women in business. Fri, 09 May 2008 20:51:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en See Why The Time Is Right For Women In Business I’m sure you’ve observed that women are not treated equal to men in business. But have you observed that we’re at the Tipping Point for a major change? Did you know there are only 2 things you need to do to ... http://womensmedia.com/podcast/2007/01/11/episode-1-listen-to-this-first/ Use Confident Language That Says, “I Can Do It!”     The “impostor syndrome” is more prevalent among women than men. You know, it’s that nagging feeling that any minute people will discover that you’re not up to a task. Relax, most of us feel that way when we accept a challenge—even a ... http://womensmedia.com/podcast/2008/05/09/be-confident-cover-your-self-doubt/ Successful Women Use Power Differently Than Men     I believe women see power differently from the way men do. Women see power in terms of influence, rather than rank. Successful companies today are going into the relationship mode. They’re focused on customer relations, and joint ventures with partners and suppliers. The winner-take-all ... http://womensmedia.com/podcast/2008/05/01/power-for-women/ Business and Emotions (In Control) Are A Good Mix    Nearly every female executive I’ve talked with has admitted to crying at work. Their stories usually follow the same pattern.  They tell me, “I burst into tears—early in my career—and was mortified at what I was doing. I had lost complete control of ... http://womensmedia.com/podcast/2008/04/28/is-it-ok-if-big-girls-cry-in-the-office/ You Have To Resort To Trickery    There are a few things that all women seem to notice and all men don’t see at all. Alright, alright, I know I can’t say “all.” But it’s pretty nearly “all” whenever I speak to a large group of men and women and I ask ... http://womensmedia.com/podcast/2008/04/22/when-men-won%e2%80%99t-listen-to-you/ If A Company Is Not Female-Friendly, It’s Probably Suffering A Loss    Women are starting businesses at twice the rate of men. Could that be true? Yep, it is. Why are they doing this? Is it the glass ceiling? What kind of businesses? Are they getting financing? What are the Good ... http://womensmedia.com/podcast/2008/04/18/female-entrepreneurs-are-starting-twice-as-many-businesses-as-men/ A Study Shows Women are Harming Women!    We’ve all encountered a Queen Bee. We know of that woman who wants to be the only female working with men. That’s one rationale. The other one I suspect is that she’s thinking, “I had to work twice as hard as a man to ... http://womensmedia.com/podcast/2008/04/09/the-queen-bee-is-a-woman-holding-you-back/ Women’s Intuition Is A Valuable Tool   Research has shown that women can more quickly decipher facial expression, moods, and voice tones. My advice to women is, “Don’t let this intuitive talent go to waste. This is a valuable tool you can use to your advantage in business. Remember that it’s next ... http://womensmedia.com/podcast/2008/04/01/women%e2%80%99s-emotional-insight/ Assertive, Not Aggressive, Works Best For Women      Women know how important communication is—and sometimes just knowing that causes a problem. Let’s say you’re anxious about talking with someone under your supervision. He, or she, is not doing the job as you’d like. You need to point out the problems, but you’re ... http://womensmedia.com/podcast/2008/03/20/communicate-without-losing-your-authority/ Don’t Hurt His Masculinity     I’ve told you before, women don’t have it easy—it’s not a level playing field out there at work. Men do have it much easier, but that’s no reason to ignore their difficulties! In fact, ignoring their difficulties can cause a world of trouble for you!   http://womensmedia.com/podcast/2008/03/12/warning-for-women-working-with-men-don%e2%80%99t-wound-the-bull/