Over-talk & Over-communicationIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Barbara Stewart about the tendency to over-talk and its repercussions on our professional lives. Do you ever find yourself droning on and on when there’s opportun

Her Values Led Her Here

Aug 23rd, 2021 31m 11s

Communicating ValuesIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Brianna Harrington about the benefits of communicating our personal and professional values in the workplace. Staying true to oneself, dedicating time to family, prioritizi

Her Presence Led Her Here

Aug 16th, 2021 31m 57s

Commanding a RoomIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Caren Lock about commanding the room. Executive presence is that badass woman who walks in with all the self-assuredness in the world and demands to be heard. We’ve seen it, w

Her Narrative Led Her Here

Aug 9th, 2021 30m 41s

Negative Self-Talk & ConfidenceIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Susan Stutzel about the effect negative self-talk has on our confidence. We all have that incessant little voice in our heads that narrates our stories: what we

Privilege Matters

Aug 2nd, 2021 33m 52s

The Power & Privilege Dynamics of MicroaggressionsIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Alejandra Mielke about the role power and privilege play in the ability to micro-aggress against others. Microaggressions are everyday verbal,

Conscious Behavior Matters

Jul 26th, 2021 33m 22s

Inclusive Behaviors and Language In this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Amber Briggle about implementing inclusive behaviors and non-exclusionary language into the workplace. We might be familiar with increasingly common inclusive

Self-Awareness Matters

Jul 19th, 2021 32m 12s

Awareness of Bias and Systemic RacismIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Kirya Francis about addressing bias and racism in the workplace. When we hear the words “bias” and “racism,” our minds often conjure up offensive scenarios

Authenticity Matters

Jul 12th, 2021 37m 46s

Code-Switching and VulnerabilityIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Frances Jordan about code-switching in the workplace. Code-switching is the practice of altering behavior, speech, appearance, or expression of oneself to optim

Inclusive Culture Matters

Jul 5th, 2021 38m 1s

Leading with InclusionIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Jashn Agrawal as she advocates for companies to lead with inclusive cultures, which will then garner them diverse talent. Oftentimes we hear the terms diversity and inclu

Employee Support Matters

Jun 28th, 2021 31m 8s

All Things ERGsIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Kellie Sauls about establishing ERGs in the workplace. ERGs, or employee resource groups, are employee coalitions assembled to fulfill a common goal or mission they wish to see

DEI Matters

Jun 21st, 2021 33m 34s

DEI & the Bottom LineIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Michelle Bogan about the benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion on the bottom line. Increased employee retention, higher work productivity, creative problem-solving,

Allyship Matters

Jun 14th, 2021 34m 13s

Allyship Without the Baggage In this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Cristina Santos about the do’s and don'ts of allyship. With the uptick of social justice conversations emerging this past year, many of us find ourselves asking th

Generational Difference Matters

Jun 7th, 2021 27m 47s

Intergenerational ConflictIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Susan Combs about intergenerational conflict in the workplace. Intergenerational conflict involves social, cultural, or economic discrepancies between those of differ

Equity Matters

May 31st, 2021 39m 16s

Equity and EqualityIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Dr. Kami Anderson about achieving equality through equity. With the wave of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies adopted by organizations within the past year, it can b

A Lesson Outside the Box

May 24th, 2021 34m 19s

What To Do When You Don’t Feel QualifiedIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Julie Parsley about the never-ending list of job requirements and how we meet them. Imagine this: you’re applying to jobs and can check off all but one,

A Lesson on Feminist Leadership

May 17th, 2021 36m

Feminist Management & LeadershipIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Cat Ashton about the value of feminism in the workplace. Four times more women than men dropped out of the labor force in 2020 due to COVID-19 challenges. Regar

A Lesson on Organizational Inclusion

May 10th, 2021 37m 12s

Organizational InclusionIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Rose Saenz about the importance of organizational inclusion at all levels of an organization. Unfortunately, it can be easy for workplace hierarchies to let employees f

A Lesson on Recruiters

May 3rd, 2021 39m 36s

What To Know About RecruitersIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Liz Bronson about the job recruiting process, more specifically, those all-too-mystifying recruiters. As job applicants, we’ve all experienced the dank, dark hole

A Lesson on Exploration

Apr 26th, 2021 36m 32s

Career ExplorationIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Lynn Chang about exploring various career paths. During her tenure as a college career coach, Dr. Lynn guided students toward balanced and satisfying career choices. However,

A Lesson on Breaking Glass

Apr 19th, 2021 37m 6s

Secrets to Breaking Glass CeilingsIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Lee Anne Crockett about navigating top corporate positions as a woman. Having encountered adversity when seeking promotions in a male-dominated industry, Lee

A Lesson on Sabotage

Apr 12th, 2021 34m 7s

Avoiding Self-Sabotage in Our Professional LivesIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Michelle Hoover about avoiding self-sabotage through self-mastery. Time and time again, the hand of self-sabotage notoriously pulls us down by t

A Lesson on Feedback

Apr 5th, 2021 36m 52s

The Importance of Giving and Receiving FeedbackIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Stacey Rudnick about effectively giving and receiving feedback in the workplace. Feedback is an informative tool to have in our professional deve

A Lesson on Development

Mar 29th, 2021 35m 52s

The Importance of Professional Development and MentorshipIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Telesa Via about the effects of authentic mentorship and how prioritizing your own professional development will lead to greater career

A Lesson on Likeability

Mar 22nd, 2021 34m 30s

Getting Over Being Liked in An InterviewIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Tyann Osborn about prioritizing organizational fit in the job interview. Many women tend to approach interviews with an emphasis on charisma, but TyAnn

Queen of Self Love

Dec 7th, 2020 36m 21s

Being Your Own Best FriendIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Sapna Aggarwal about looking within oneself and loving who you find. Sapna highlights the need to spend more time learning about our own needs and goals, allowing us