Episodes

  • Episode 71 - How to Celebrate Your Wins and Set Bold Career Goals for 2025

    Episode 71 - How to Celebrate Your Wins and Set Bold Career Goals for 2025
    Dec 18 2024
    Ready to transform your career wins into stepping stones for an extraordinary 2025? In this powerful season finale, we will cover why even the most successful amongst us struggle to acknowledge their achievements and how research backed strategies can help us break this pattern.
    Drawing from her extensive experience coaching top women leaders, Amanda introduces four game-changing frameworks -
    💡 The Psychology of Celebration Framework💡 The 2024 Career Audit IMPACT Method💡 The Win-Wisdom-Way Forward Process💡 The BOLD Goal Setting System
    Through real stories and practical examples, this episode gives you the exact tools you need to audit your 2024 achievements, celebrate your wins effectively, and set ambitious yet achievable goals for 2025. You'll also get a detailed 90-day action plan to turn your career aspirations into reality.
    Whether you're a rising leader feeling stuck in the "just doing my job" mindset or an experienced leader who wants more from your career, this episode delivers actionable strategies to help you recognise your worth and plan your next career move with confidence.
    Get your Career Espresso 90 Day action plan
    Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic
    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Check out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here
    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and leave a review so we can make every episode even more helpful for your career.
    And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at amanda@wearereadytorise.com



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    14 mins
  • Episode 70 - Essential Skills for Long-Term Success: Building Your Career Toolkit

    Episode 70 - Essential Skills for Long-Term Success: Building Your Career Toolkit
    Dec 12 2024
    Want to accelerate your career growth but tired of generic advice? In this power-packed episode, leadership expert Amanda reveals five game-changing skills that have helped hundreds of women leaders reach the next level in their careers. Drawing from 25 years of leadership and coaching experience, she breaks down exactly how to build your strategic toolkit with practical frameworks you can implement immediately.
    You'll discover
    ➡️ How to create an "impact portfolio" that showcases your achievements and sets you apart in promotion discussions➡️ A proven framework for communicating your value that helped one client secure a £2 million account➡️ The "SCOPE" method for making strategic decisions that get noticed by senior leadership➡️ A simple 3-2-1 template for managing up that's so effective, entire teams have adopted it➡️ How to build strategic influence without office politics
    Whether you're aiming for your next promotion or wanting to maximize your current role's impact, this episode provides the exact templates and frameworks you need. Learn how one client used these techniques to land a director-level position by documenting £90,000 in cost savings.
    Stop letting your achievements go unnoticed. Tune in to discover how just 15 minutes a day can transform your career trajectory with these battle-tested strategies.


    Get your Career Espresso Quick Start Guide Template -Essential Skills in 15 Minutes a Day
    Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic


    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Check out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here
    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and leave a review so we can make every episode even more helpful for your career.
    And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at amanda@wearereadytorise.com



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    11 mins
  • Episode 69 - Leading Without Authority: How to Build Influence at Work

    Episode 69 - Leading Without Authority: How to Build Influence at Work
    Dec 4 2024
    Ready to start having an impact at work—without the formal title? In this week's episode we'll reveal the strategies you need for building workplace influence and leading impactful projects from any position.
    Listen to discover -
    ➡️ The exact phrase that turns meeting complaints into leadership opportunities➡️ A proven 3-step framework for building influence without authority➡️ Real-world tactics that transformed a resistant sales team into change champions
    Learn three instant "power moves" you can implement this week -
    ⚡️ Becoming the go-to solutions person⚡️ Building a strategic trust network⚡️ Mastering the value-first approach
    Perfect for ambitious professionals and emerging leaders, this episode delivers actionable templates, practical examples, and critical mindset shifts to boost your workplace impact immediately.
    Ready to stop waiting for permission to lead? Hit play now! 🎧
    Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic


    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Check out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here
    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and leave a review so we can make every episode even more helpful for your career.
    And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at amanda@wearereadytorise.com



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    10 mins
  • Episode 68 - The Power of No - Creating a Strategic 'Yes' Filter for Your Career

    Episode 68 - The Power of No - Creating a Strategic 'Yes' Filter for Your Career
    Nov 27 2024
    Are you drowning in commitments at work because you can't say no? You're not alone. In this week's episode of Career Espresso, discover why saying 'no' might be the career superpower you never knew you needed.
    Drawing from 25 years of leadership experience and executive coaching, your host Amanda reveals why the most successful women aren't the ones saying yes to everything – they're the ones mastering the art of the strategic no. Learn how one coaching client discovered that 70% of her quick favours were taking triple the expected time, while half weren't even aligned with her career goals.
    We'll be covering -
    ➡️ Why being helpful might be secretly sabotaging your career growth➡️ The hidden "Yes Traps" that keep high-achieving women stuck➡️ A practical framework for making strategic decisions about opportunities➡️ How to say no professionally without burning bridges➡️ The four currencies you're spending every time you say yes➡️ A two-week challenge to transform your decision-making
    This is a must listen episode if you -
    ✅ Find yourself overwhelmed with commitments✅ Struggle to put your own career goals first✅ Want to advance in your career without burning out✅ Need practical scripts for saying no professionally
    In the words of a recent client "I've said fewer yeses this month, but they're better yeses. And surprisingly, people respect me more for it."


    🎯 Bonus: Download our Strategic Yes Filter Template to start making better decisions today.


    Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic


    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Check out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here
    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and leave a review so we can make every episode even more helpful for your career.
    And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at amanda@wearereadytorise.com



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    14 mins
  • Episode 67 - Building Your Professional Ecosystem - The Network You Didn't Know You Needed

    Episode 67 - Building Your Professional Ecosystem - The Network You Didn't Know You Needed
    Nov 20 2024
    Are you tired of awkward networking events and collecting business cards that gather dust? In this weeks episode of Career Espresso, we'll reveal why traditional networking advice might be holding you back – and what to try instead.
    Whether you're an introvert who'd rather reorganise your sock drawer than attend a networking event, or simply skeptical about the whole networking game, this episode delivers practical strategies that actually work in the real world.
    What you'll learn -
    ➡️ Why the "social butterfly" approach to networking is outdated (and what really works instead)➡️ How one client built her entire professional network during morning dog walks➡️ The four essential types of connections every career needs to thrive➡️ A practical two-week challenge to start building your ecosystem without overwhelm➡️ Why asking for advice might actually make you appear more competent, not less
    This week includes networking strategies that are perfect for -
    ✅ Introverts looking for alternative networking strategies✅ Busy professionals who need efficient relationship-building approaches✅ Anyone who's ever felt awkward at a networking event✅ Early-career individuals wondering what they have to offer✅ Leaders looking to build more meaningful professional relationships
    Download the free Professional Ecosystem Builder template mentioned in this episode to start mapping your network today.


    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction to Networking Myths02:58 Understanding Your Professional Ecosystem05:55 Building Your Network Intentionally08:51 Practical Networking Strategies09:47 Two-Week Ecosystem Building Challenge
    Download the ecosystem builder guide


    Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic


    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Check out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here
    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and leave a review so we can make every episode even more helpful for your career.
    And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at amanda@wearereadytorise.com



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    13 mins
  • Episode 66 - The Power of Your Personal Brand Story - Moving Beyond Generic Self-Promotion

    Episode 66 - The Power of Your Personal Brand Story - Moving Beyond Generic Self-Promotion
    Nov 13 2024

    Want to share your achievements without sounding like you're bragging? Tired of the same old "elevator pitch" advice? In this episode, your host Amanda reveals why storytelling is 22 times more memorable than facts alone – and how you can use this power to transform your personal brand.


    🎧 You'll discover


    ➡️ Why letting your "results speak for themselves" might be holding you back

    ➡️ The four essential elements of an unforgettable professional story

    ➡️ How a CFO's shocking discovery about one simple word changed her entire approach to self-promotion

    ➡️ A practical two-week challenge to craft and share your career story with confidence

    ➡️ The three common "story traps" that even experienced professionals fall into (and how to avoid them)


    Featured in this episode is a real-world case study of how one senior manager transformed her "standard" project leadership story into a compelling narrative that captured her true impact – and how you can do the same.


    Whether you're preparing for your next performance review, job interview, or networking event, this episode provides actionable strategies you can implement immediately.


    Chapters
    00:00 The power of storytelling in career development02:49 Identifying and overcoming storytelling traps06:12 Crafting your professional story framework09:06 Practical applications of storytelling12:00 Action steps for storytelling success
    Download the Personal Brand Story Framework


    Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic


    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Check out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here
    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and leave a review so we can make every episode even more helpful for your career.
    And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at amanda@wearereadytorise.com



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    13 mins
  • Episode 65 - Making Your Next Career Move - When to Stay, When to Go, and How to Decide

    Episode 65 - Making Your Next Career Move - When to Stay, When to Go, and How to Decide
    Nov 6 2024

    Ready for your next career move but scared of making the wrong choice? Stop scrolling job listings late at night and start moving with strategy and purpose.


    In this power-packed episode, leadership and career coach Amanda reveals her Strategic Move Framework that's transformed countless careers. Learn why women can wait 2-3 years longer than men to make career moves, and how to avoid this costly mistake.


    🎧 What You'll Master:


    ✅ The 3 undeniable signs it's time to move (including the subtle "energy drain" most people ignore)

    ✅ A foolproof Growth Gap Analysis to evaluate your current role

    ✅ The exact Decision Matrix successful leaders use to evaluate opportunities

    ✅ A 30-day diagnostic tool to track the most important metrics for your decision


    Plus: Discover how one senior project manager used these tools to negotiate expanded responsibilities and leap into leading strategic initiatives – all without burning bridges.


    💡 Perfect for you if:


    ✅ Your career looks perfect on paper but feels off

    ✅ You're wondering if that restless feeling means something

    ✅ You want to move with intention, not desperation


    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction to Career Moves01:27 Identifying Key Indicators for Change03:22 The Strategic Move Framework07:44 Addressing Common Concerns11:01 Real-Life Application of the Framework13:55 Conclusion and Action Steps
    Download the Strategic Move Framework template


    Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic.


    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Check out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here
    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and leave a review so we can make every episode even more helpful for your career.
    And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at amanda@wearereadytorise.com

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    15 mins
  • Episode 64 -The Strategic Pause: Making Big Career Decisions Without Second-Guessing Yourself

    Episode 64 -The Strategic Pause: Making Big Career Decisions Without Second-Guessing Yourself
    Oct 30 2024

    Stuck analysing every angle of your next career move - you're leaving opportunities on the table.


    In this game-changing episode, leadership and career development coach Amanda reveals why women miss out on career opportunities due to decision paralysis – and more importantly, how to stop it from happening to you.


    Discover the Strategic Pause Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of women leaders transform overthinking into confident action-taking. You'll learn -


    ✅ The 20-minute method that cuts through decision paralysis

    ✅ A foolproof timeline for making different career choices

    ✅ How to build your personal "confidence anchor"

    ✅ A simple two-week plan to upgrade your decision-making power


    Perfect for ambitious women ready to make career decisions with confidence, not constant second-guessing.


    "It's not about being right 100% of the time - it's about being committed 100% of the time."


    Chapters
    00:00 Navigating Career Decisions with Confidence02:54 Understanding Decision Paralysis05:49 Strategies for Effective Decision Making08:46 Implementing the Decision-Making Framework


    Download the Strategic Pause Framework template


    Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic.


    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Check out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here
    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and leave a review so we can make every episode even more helpful for your career.
    And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at amanda@wearereadytorise.com



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    10 mins