This week we have a special guest on the podcast, Dr. Heather Blackstrom is here.
Dr. Heather Backstrom is a professional coach, facilitator, author, and adjunct university professor.
Heather and I discuss her career journey, her book Collaborative Confidence – How women leaders can activate self-awareness, amplify their authentic talents, and accelerate workplace change, the importance of amplifying yourself and other women, and how to do it without feeling like you are bragging.
Tune in to get inspired to break free from self-doubt, celebrate your achievements, and make a positive impact!
[00:01:49] Heather’s leap from HR.
[00:06:49] “Collaborative confidence” helps women support each other.
[00:10:40] Women leaders lack support, feel alone.
[00:12:55] Activate, Amplify, Accelerate: Elevating Women Leaders.
[00:17:20] Amplification: repeating and highlighting women’s ideas.
[00:22:07] Reframe self-promotion as clear communication.
[00:26:54] Focus on factual language for self-promotion.
[00:28:34] Feedback important for learning and growth.
[00:33:32] Collaborate confidently, uplift other women today.
Connect with Heather:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherbackstrom/
Website: http://www.heatherbackstrom.com/