Leading Women in Tech Podcast Toni Collis

It’s time to shift the narrative, to recognize that being in a perpetual state of hustle isn’t the key to success - it’s a catalyst for burnout. 
In today’s episode, I explore the cost of constant hustle and why, contrary to popular belief, it’s not the path to greatness in your leadership career. Join me as I disprove the myths surrounding overwork and dive into solutions, from realistic goal setting to the importance of delegation and healthy boundaries. 
Ready for the actionable leadership steps you can take to combat burnout and foster a healthier, more sustainable work environment?
Let’s go to the show!
I dive into:
The high cost of constant hustle culture Debunking the myths around the culture of overwork and hustle The consequences of dismissing downtime and self-care Signs and symptoms of burnout in your leadership Practical strategies for preventing hustle and burnout And more
 
**Useful links**
If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode196 Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Let’s talk about the powerful approach to leadership - “Hold, Don’t Carry”.
In this episode, HR veteran turned Executive Coach, Lindsay White, joins me to discuss learning to hold space without shouldering undue burdens and how this skill sets great leaders apart. We dive into the nuances of holding emotional space as a leader, cultivating resilience and stamina by “not carrying”, using lead and lag measures effectively, and the roles accountability and delegation hold within the "Hold, Don't Carry" paradigm.
Join us for our top tips on how to implement this approach with self-care and empathy and an insightful discussion on how this leadership skill can uplevel your executive presence. 
We dive into:
How to use the “Hold, Don’t Carry” approach to uplevel your executive leadership A breakdown of what it means to “hold” effectively as a leader How to cultivate resilience and stamina by “not carrying” The roles of accountability and delegation in the “Hold, Don’t Carry” approach TOP TIPS to help you practice this skill as an executive leader And more
**Useful links**
Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Lindsay: W: www.highvoltageleadership.ca  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-white-high-voltage/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/highvoltleadership/  Lindsay’s current read: The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl Listen to Lindsay’s previous episode, Are You Bragging on Your Resumé?: https://www.tonicollis.com/episode65 If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode195  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Ever found yourself lost in a complex presentation? Maybe you’ve been the presenter and the audience looked a bit confused?
If you want to be an effective senior leader, communicating complex ideas in a simple way is a key skill. 
In this episode, we’re talking about communicating complex ideas with simplicity, the biggest traps to avoid, and the tools and tips to help you overcome this common leadership hurdle. 
Ready to make sure your words are hitting the mark?
Let’s go to the show!
I dive into:
How to simplify complex ideas for effective communication Avoiding communication breakdowns in the workplace Mistaking complexity for competence (“sounding clever”) Effective communication across different fields 6 practical tips for conveying your message effectively And more **Useful links**
If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode194 Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Failure can be a fascinating contributor to our career success or career hurdles - and it’s determined by the way we look at it. 
Let’s talk about failure and learning to look at it differently.
In this week’s episode, I invite recovering investment banker and life coach, Lydia Bai, to discuss failure, how her toxic relationship with achievement impacted her ability to thrive at work, and how burnout, imposter syndrome, motivation, and self confidence can all be linked to the way we perceive our failure. 
Ready to shift how you see the failures in your career so you can use them for good?
Let’s go to the show. 
We dive into:
Lydia’s upbringing and hyper-focus on achievement The catalyst for the big shift in her career journey Failure: the gap between expectation and reality The 2 biggest sources of burnout for women in the workplace Exploring failure as a perception The link between fear of failure and imposter syndrome Three things to evaluate the next time you fail And more **Useful links**
Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Lydia: W: www.lydiabai.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydiabai/ Download Lydia’s worksheet on What to do with failure Lydia’s current read: Gideon the Ninth byTamsyn Muir If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode193  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.
This episode was sponsored by our guest, Lydia. Thank you Lydia for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!
 

Today, I want to share a very special and personal episode with you as I honor my dad and tell you about the powerful impact he had on me and others, and how these leadership lessons can bring insight to your own life and leadership journey. This is a somewhat unusual episode — after all, we don’t normally talk about men on this show. And my Dad was certainly not in Tech! But I hope this episode inspires you with new ideas, and new ways of thinking, as well as a few ways to learn from those around you even if they aren’t intending to ‘teach’ you in any form.
I dive into:
My dad’s biggest leadership lessons The power of patience and what it can achieve How my dad felt about the growth mindset Why I consider my dad to have been a feminist And more **Useful links**
If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode192 Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.  

Do you have dreams that seem out of reach or outside the traditional path your education or experience should lead you?
If you have dreams of being in the boardroom, achieving a senior leadership role, or you’re already there but keep getting shut down or shut out, this episode is for you. 
This week, I invite Financial Capital Executive in HR, Julie Tschida Brown, to talk to us about whether or not you should “stay in your lane” and how to properly understand and contribute to the business you’re in so you can reach your highest career goals. 
Ready to step OUT of your lane and into the boardroom?
Let’s go to the show.
We dive into:
Julie’s journey to a career in HR Landing any role, even with a non-traditional background Making an impact in support functions of business (HR, IT, marketing, etc.) Staying in your lane at work - is it important? Leading in the boardroom vs. on the executive team Authenticity & self-trust in leadership  And more

**Useful links**
Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Julie: Connect with Julie on LinkedIn Julie’s current read: Damsel in Distressed: My Life in the Golden Age of Hedge Funds by Dominique Mielle and The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode191 Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.  
This episode was sponsored by our guest, Julie. Thank you, Julie, for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!