Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer
Business & Finance
About
We are entering a new dawn of executive leadership. A new era where inclusivity, diversity, empathy, and compassion are both welcomed and expected at the leadership table. On Women Changing Leadership, we believe women are the leaders who are bringing about this change, and each week we share strategies and insights to help women like you advance to the executive suite on your terms. Your host, Stacy Mayer, is a bestselling author, a certified executive coach, a promotion strategist, and the creator of Executive Ahead of Time, a life-time access group coaching program for corporate women leaders. In each episode of Women Changing Leadership, Stacy will teach you how to get promoted, get paid, and bring your whole self to the leadership table. Join Stacy on her mission to transform the way business is run from the C-Suite out – one powerhouse woman leader at a time.
Episodes
- What Would You Do If You Got Laid Off Tomorrow?
Executive Coaching in the AI-Era Ep. 1: What Would You Do If You Got Laid Off Tomorrow? Here's the hard truth: if a layoff hit you tomorrow, online applications would be the least effective thing you could do. And yet, that's where most le…
- How Promotable Leaders Own Their Process and Not Their Projects
Ep #315: How Promotable Leaders Own Their Process and Not Their Projects In this week's episode, I'm celebrating the first graduates of my Executive Promotion Process Facilitation Certification — and using their journeys to dig into someth…
- Take Back Your Power with former Ancestry.com CEO, Deb Liu
Ep #313: Take Back Your Power with former Ancestry.com CEO, Deb Liu In this episode, I sit down with Deb Liu — founder, investor, advisor, former CEO of Ancestry.com, and creator of Facebook Marketplace — for a conversation about building…
- The Game Behind the Game: Politics, Power, and the C Suite
Ep 312: The Game Behind the Game: Politics, Power, and the C Suite In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the multiple pathways to securing and sustaining a C Suite role — drawing on real stories from women who've succeeded and f…
- The C-Suite Reality: Why Success Still Feels Unfulfilling
Ep #311: The C-Suite Reality: Why Success Still Feels Unfulfilling In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I’m pulling back the curtain on what really happens after you reach the C-suite—because for so many women, it’s not the relie…
- Buy-In vs Permission: Why Your Work Isn’t Getting Recognized
Ep. #310: Buy-In vs Permission: Why Your Work Isn’t Getting Recognized In this episode of Women Changing Leadership, I explore why hard work alone often goes unnoticed in corporate environments, especially for high-achieving women. I share…
- Amplifying Your Voice in Biotech with former CEO Christine Miller
In this inspiring episode of Women Changing Leadership, I sit down with Christine Miller, former President and CEO of Melinta Therapeutics, to explore her purpose-driven journey from aspiring problem solver to transformative industry leade…
- The Promotion Readiness Test: Find Out in 20 Questions
Ep #308: The Promotion Readiness Test: Find Out in 20 Questions In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I’m walking you through the five essential steps of my executive promotion process—the same process I’ve used over the past eigh…
- How Executive Women Are Using AI to Make a Bigger Impact at Work
Ep #307: How Executive Women Are Using AI to Make a Bigger Impact at Work Ready to use tech as your edge in the leadership game? In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I share actionable ways to leverage artificial intelligence for…
- The Promotion Strategy for Smart Women Who Think Differently
Ep #306: The Promotion Strategy for Smart Women Who Think Differently In this episode of Women Changing Leadership, I dive into the power of embracing your unique qualities as a woman in leadership, exploring the tension between fitting in…
- Reform Your Inner Mean Girl with Amy Ahlers
Ep #305: Reform Your Inner Mean Girl with Amy Ahlers In this inspiring episode of Women Changing Leadership, I’m joined by executive and leadership coach Amy Ahlers, who specializes in empowering high-achieving women to tune into their inn…
- 5 Pieces of “Good” Career Advice That Cost You Promotions
Ep #304: 5 Pieces of “Good” Career Advice That Cost You Promotions In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I share five common pieces of workplace advice you should rethink—and what to do instead—to take true ownership of your caree…
- Get Paid for Your Ideas (Not Just the Hours You Work)
Ep #303: Get Paid for Your Ideas (Not Just the Hours You Work) In this episode of Women Changing Leadership, I break down the real impact of showing up as a thought leader at work—and how it leads to more recognition, greater career satisf…
- What If Being “Presumptuous” Is Exactly What Your Career Needs?
Ep #302: What If Being “Presumptuous” Is Exactly What Your Career Needs? In this episode of Women Changing Leadership, I break down the concept of being “presumptuous” at work and why taking initiative is actually a key leadership move—not…
- I Forgot to Celebrate My 300th Episode. Here’s What That Says About Self-Advocacy
Ep #301: I Forgot to Celebrate My 300th Episode. Here’s What That Says About Self-Advocacy In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I reflect on what it really means to celebrate milestones and advocate for yourself as a woman leader…
- Behind Closed Doors Part 3: What No One Tells You About Titles and Impact
Ep #300: Behind Closed Doors Part 3: What No One Tells You About Titles and Impact In this episode of Women Changing Leadership, I explore the real meaning behind promotions and titles in executive leadership. Drawing on candid conversatio…
- Behind Closed Doors Part 2: What No One Admits About Women and Promotions
Ep #299: Behind Closed Doors Part 2: What No One Admits About Women and Promotions In this episode of Women Changing Leadership, I dive into part two of my Behind Closed Doors series, offering a refreshingly honest look at the challenges—a…
- Behind Closed Doors Part 1: The Career Advice You Need to Rethink in 2026
Ep #298: Behind Closed Doors Part 1: The Career Advice You Need to Rethink in 2026 In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I kick off my three-part Behind Closed Doors podcast series and pull back the curtain on what it actually tak…
- The End-of-Year Reset: Using This Downtime to Create Clarity in 2026
Ep #297: The End-of-Year Reset: Using This Downtime to Create Clarity in 2026 In this episode, I’m diving into the power of reflection and what it really takes to embrace change as we head into 2026. I break down why so many high-achieving…
- How Authentic Leaders Build High-Performing Teams with Tantri McGinnis and Leah Edwards
Ep. #296: How Authentic Leaders Build High-Performing Teams with Tantri McGinnis and Leah Edwards In this inspiring final installment of my December Doing It series, I’m joined by extraordinary leaders Tantri McGinnis and Leah Edwards for…
- How Coachable Leaders Create Lasting Impact with Pooja Agrawal and Catheryne Hasley
Ep #295: How Coachable Leaders Create Lasting Impact with Pooja Agrawal and Catheryne Hasley In this inspiring episode of Women Changing Leadership , I sit down with Pooja Agrawal and Catheryne Hasley to unpack the lessons behind their rem…
- Shaping the Future of Leadership with Amanda Clark and Karen Riddell
In this inspiring episode of Women Changing Leadership , I sit down with powerhouse leaders Amanda Clark and Karen Riddle to dive into the real secrets of career success, empowering leadership, and the impact women make when we claim our s…
- 12 Days to Your Next Promotion: A Holiday Career Challenge
In this energizing episode of Women Changing Leadership , I share exactly how I’m helping women set themselves up for higher-level leadership roles using my “12 Days of Christmas” career strategy—yes, the one inspired by OrangeTheory Fitne…
- 3 LinkedIn Strategies to Land an Interview Before the New Year
In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I’m sharing practical strategies to help you keep your leadership momentum going—especially during the busy end-of-year season. I talk about how to tap into second-degree connections and reque…
- The Secret to Getting Promoted: Make It About Them, Not You
Ep #291: The Secret to Getting Promoted: Make It About Them, Not You In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I dive into the real secret behind advocating for your next promotion—and it’s probably not what you think. Instead of pili…
- The Power to Choose Your Wealth (and Your Life) with Dr. Latifat
In this inspiring episode of Women Changing Leadership , I sit down with Dr. Latifat—a GI doctor, certified life coach, and founder of the Money Coaching School for Badass Women Physicians—to talk about her transformative yearlong journey…
- Mastering the Art of the Follow-Up
Ep 289: Mastering the Art of the Follow-Up In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I dive into the art of strategic follow-up—and why mastering this one skill can completely change the game for your career growth and promotion oppor…
- Unlock the Energy of the Season: Career Lessons from Diwali, Halloween, and Beyond
Ep 288: Unlock the Energy of the Season: Career Lessons from Diwali, Halloween, and Beyond In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I explore the power of stepping out of reaction mode and intentionally managing your career to unlock…
- How to Evaluate Companies While Job Hunting (Without Overthinking!)
In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I’m sharing practical strategies for women who are interviewing for higher-level leadership roles or navigating a major career transition. You’ll learn how to evaluate organizations and positi…
- Unlock Your Signature Leadership Style with Susana Perczek
In this empowering episode of Women Changing Leadership , I sit down with corporate stylist Susana Perczek to explore how your personal style can become one of your most powerful leadership tools. Susana shares her journey from her creativ…
- Turning Your Promotion from a 'Promise' into Reality
Ep #285: Turning Your Promotion from a 'Promise' into Reality In this empowering episode of Women Changing Leadership , I share the exact strategies I use to help women finally get their promotions across the finish line. After years of co…
- How to Stop External Factors from Derailing Your Interviews
Ep #284: How to Stop External Factors from Derailing Your Interviews In this episode of Women Changing Leadership , I share the interview strategies every woman needs to fast-track her career. You’ll learn why it’s essential to always be i…
- The 5 Interview Killers That Are Costing You Higher-Level Job Offers
Ep #283: The 5 Interview Killers That Are Costing You Higher-Level Job Offers In this episode of Women Changing Leadership, host Stacy Mayer dives into the five key ways women might be unknowingly sabotaging their job interviews—and what y…
- Humanize(ing) Her with Former LinkedIn Exec Erica Lockheimer
Ep #282: Humanize(ing) Her with Former LinkedIn Exec Erica Lockheimer In this conversation, Stacy Mayer and Erica Lockheimer discuss the inception and mission of the HumanizeHer podcast, which is to elevate women's stories and experiences.…
- Wish You Could Rewind That Interview Answer? Try the Do-Over Method
Ep #281: Wish You Could Rewind That Interview Answer? Try the Do-Over Method Ever walked away from an interview, a meeting, or a one-on-one with your boss thinking, “Ugh... I wish I had answered that differently”? You’re not alone, my frie…
- The Loyalty Trap: How Staying Too Long Can Limit Your Career
Ep #280: The Loyalty Trap: How Staying Too Long Can Limit Your Career You love your job… but is loyalty quietly putting your career at risk? You’ve been with your company for 5, 10, maybe even 20 years. You’ve built strong relationships, y…
- Start Consulting and Still Grow Your Career? Here’s How
Ep #279: Start Consulting and Still Grow Your Career? Here’s How Have you ever secretly wondered if you could land your dream leadership role and start consulting on the side—but quickly dismissed it as impossible? Here’s the thing: Not on…
- Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms with Rebecca Olson
Ep #278: Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms with Rebecca Olson Being a corporate badass shouldn’t mean sacrificing your sanity, your family, or your success. But for so many women (especially working moms), the pressure to “have it all” s…
- Why No One Listens to You at Work (It’s Not What You Think)
Ep #277: Why No One Listens to You at Work (It’s Not What You Think) Ever wonder why you can't seem to influence your boss, land that promotion, or why your brilliant ideas keep getting ignored? Chances are, it's not about your skills—it m…
- How One Woman Crushed Her Vice President Interview (and What You Can Learn)
Ep #276: How One Woman Crushed Her Vice President Interview (and What You Can Learn) One of my clients recently sent me a recording of her VP-level interview…and let me tell you, it was a 45-minute masterclass on how to absolutely crush ex…
- Why I Didn't Hire Them (Even If the Interview Went Great)
Ep #275: Why I Didn't Hire Them (Even If the Interview Went Great) Have you ever walked out of an interview thinking, “That went amazing!”...only to never hear back? Or maybe you were this close to landing a role and couldn’t figure out wh…
- The Career Reinvention Blueprint with Sarah Kim
Ep #274: The Career Reinvention Blueprint with Sarah Kim Ever feel like your expertise is boxing you in? Like you've built a reputation around a certain skill set… but now it’s starting to feel like it’s placing a limit on where you can go…
- Equal Pay Day 2025: How Powerful Women Negotiate Their Pay (And Win)
Ep #273: Equal Pay Day 2025: How Powerful Women Negotiate Their Pay (And Win) You’re doing incredible work. You’re hitting it out of the park. Your company says they value you - but your paycheck tells a different story. Or maybe you’ve be…
- The One Powerful Question That Will Fast-Track Your Career Growth
Ep #272: The One Powerful Question That Will Fast-Track Your Career Growth Have you ever caught yourself saying we’ll see when it comes to your career? We’ll see if I get the raise I requested. We’ll see if they call me back after that int…
- Lift as You Rise: Simple Actions to Help Us All Advance Together
Ep #271: Lift as You Rise: Simple Actions to Help Us All Advance Together Women leaders like you don’t need to be told to lift others up. You’re already doing it. You support, advocate for, and maybe already mentor other women - not becaus…
- Bigger Than You with Kelly Roach
Ep #270: Bigger Than You with Kelly Roach Having a team should make your job easier, not harder. So why does it sometimes feel like a lot more work? Your to-do list just gets longer, your inbox is overflowing, and suddenly, instead of doin…
- Why 'Middle Management Mentality' Is Keeping You Stuck in Your Career
Ep #269: Why 'Middle Management Mentality' Is Keeping You Stuck in Your Career You’re great at your job. You take ownership, hit your goals, and know you’re capable of more. So why does it feel like you’re spinning your wheels in middle ma…
- Stuck in Middle Management Hell? Here’s How to Escape FAST
Ep #268: Stuck in Middle Management Hell? Here’s How to Escape FAST Let’s be honest: Middle management is kind of the worst, right? You’re constantly caught in the middle - answering to leaders who don’t always value your input while tryin…
- The Biggest Career Risk You’re Taking (Without Even Knowing It!)
Ep #267: The Biggest Career Risk You’re Taking (Without Even Knowing It!) Are you taking the wrong kind of risk at work - or worse, avoiding risk altogether? Every week of this new year has felt a little overwhelming, exhausting, and - let…
- How to Be Seen and Heard as a Badass Leader with Summa Simmons
Ep #266: How to Be Seen and Heard as a Badass Leader with Summa Simmons Corporate badasses, this episode is extra special. Not only am I kicking off Black History Month by celebrating an incredible woman leader, but I also get to shine a s…