Do you ever feel like your career is stuck, even though you know you're capable of so much more?

You’ve climbed the ranks and have the accomplishments to prove it.

Yet, despite all you've achieved, something feels off - maybe you're itching for a change but worry it's too late, or you’re struggling to find the balance between career success and a personal life.

In this episode of The 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Barbara O'Malley, Chief People Officer at Irish Life Group, to talk about making courageous career moves, setting clear boundaries, and the importance of advocating for ourselves as women in leadership.

Barbara’s story is so inspiring -she moved from finance to HR at a senior level without adding extra degrees, using her existing skills and passions to find a role that truly fits.

This episode is packed with insights and actionable steps, especially for any woman ready to take control of her career path and find a new level of balance.

Tune in to discover:

[00:02:00] How Barbara Pivoted From Finance to HR Executive Level

[00:05:15] How to Leverage Your Existing Strengths for a Career Shift.

[00:09:45] The Power of Using Your Voice To Create Your Own Path

[00:15:30] Barbara’s Journey Of Setting Boundaries & Finding Balance

[00:26:45] Menopause in the Workplace and Reshaping Workplace Culture

[00:30:55] Gen Z Advisory Board: Listening to the Next Generation

[00:35:10] Must Hear: Barbara’s Top Takeaways for Women in Leadership


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Are you playing small in your corporate leadership career?

I’m here to give you a little bit of tough love (with a lot of love, of course) because the world needs you stepping fully into your power right now.

You are talented, ambitious, and more than capable, yet sometimes feel like a wallflower at work.

Whether it’s second-guessing your value or fearing how others might perceive you, let’s face it - holding back isn’t helping you or anyone around you.

Maybe you hesitate to speak up in meetings or hold back from pushing for that next promotion because of self-doubt in your capabilities.

Imposter syndrome, overthinking, and the urge to people-please can keep even the best of us feeling stuck - and it’s time to break out of that cycle!

Tune in to this episode, to learn:

• Tell-tale signs you’re playing small in your leadership career—and how to break free
• Why playing small is holding you back—and the mindset shifts you need to step up
• Real stories of transformation: women who found confidence by stepping up boldly
• Powerful strategies to conquer imposter syndrome and end the cycle of overthinking

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Welcome to a very special episode of The 360 LeadHership Podcast! This week, we're celebrating a huge milestone - our 150th episode!

Thanks to your incredible support, we've achieved an impressive listenership with over 50,000 downloads. It's been an amazing journey that's seen us reach the top spot on Apple Podcasts multiple times, and we couldn't have done it without you.

Whether you're a loyal listener or tuning in for the first time, you're in for a treat as we take a look back at some of our top-performing episodes.

Our team has dug deep into the archives to bring you snippets from the best episodes that have resonated most with our audience.

You will hear powerful strategies and inspiring advice, all designed to help you excel as a woman in leadership.

Thank you for Listening. We wouldn’t be here without YOU - our amazing loyal listeners!

Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll learn:

• Setting Goals: Listen to Denise Kenny Byrne as she shares how to turn your vision board into reality.
• Tired of being micromanaged? Learn practical tips on how to handle it and reclaim your autonomy at work.
• How to cultivate the kind of confidence and authority that makes people take notice
• How to ask for a salary increase - and actually get it!
• What Executive Presence actually means in 2024

Mentioned on this episode:

#132 Vision board to reality: How to actually achieve your most ambitious goals with Denise Kenny Byrne (The Head Plan)

#139 The Number 1 Thing You Need To Build Confidence at Work [Must Listen]

#86 How to Ask for a Salary Increase and Actually Get it

#82 5 Steps to handle your Micromanager Boss and Take Back Control

# Executive Presence Part 1: The Key to Building More Gravitas

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard but still not advancing, you’re not alone.

You’re dedicated, you solve problems with ease, and you go out of your way to impress those influential stakeholders. Yet, despite all your efforts, you may still feel your career is not progressing as it should be.

If you are looking to lead, make a difference, have an impact – you will need to move out of the comfort zone and travel to the growth zone.

When you are stuck in your comfort zone, growth can feel scary, it can even seem that women like you just don't get those types of opportunities.

But these opportunities will not be handed to you - you have to step up and take them.

If you don't, no one else will and you will still be in the same position 5, 10 or even 15 years from now.

It takes confidence to break out of your comfort zone and if you've been stuck in it for a long time it may seem like an impossible next step.

However, it's about taking the FIRST step and I am going to be sharing with you why and how you can begin to break through that comfort zone.

Tune in to discover:

• Why stepping outside of your comfort zone is key to accelerating your career
• Strategies to help you break through the barriers that might be holding you back
• Your next steps if you know this year is the year you want to end with steps forward

🎉 50k Downloads Celebration! 🎉

Also, I’m beyond excited to celebrate 50,000 downloads of the podcast! Your continued support has made this milestone possible, and I’m so grateful to each and every one of you for tuning in and being part of this journey!

To show my appreciation, I’m offering 50% off my digital course The Executive Presence Blueprint!

This is my way of saying thank you for being part of the community!

Use the code 50KPODCAST to grab it!

Run, don’t walk ladies as it expires on October 31st 2024!

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I'm so excited today to bring you something a little bit different this week's episode of the 360 LeadHerShip Podcast.

This episode is a special conversation where I was featured as a guest on the Influence and Impact podcast with fellow coach Carla Miller.

I just had to feature this episode on the podcast because it has received so much positive feedback and is just full to the brim of knowledge I want to share with you all!

In this interview, I share my own journey from a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry to becoming a coach, a path sparked by a friend's suggestion and my love of helping others.

We chat about how the definition of executive presence has evolved, why it's so crucial for ambitious women leaders today, and some key traits that are essential for building executive presence.

Carla and I also explore some of the challenges that us women face in promoting ourselves and the importance of accepting compliments with grace.

Tune in to discover:

• Discover The Key Turning Points That Led Me To Coaching
• The Evolution Of Executive Presence And Why It There’s Never Been A Better Time To Be A Women In Leadership
• The Do It Model for Decision Making
• How to Balance Masculine and Feminine Energy in Self-Promotion
• The Importance of Owning Your Strengths
• Practical Tips for Receiving Compliments

🎉 50k Downloads Celebration! 🎉

I’m beyond excited to celebrate 50,000 downloads of the podcast! Your continued support has made this milestone possible, and I’m so grateful to each and every one of you for tuning in and being part of this journey!

To show my appreciation, I’m offering 50% off my digital course The Executive Presence Blueprint!

This is my way of saying thank you for being part of the community!

Use the code 50KPODCAST to grab it!

Run, don’t walk ladies as it expires next week on October 31st 2024!

Access Executive Presence Blueprint Digital Course

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“You don't have to work 24 7, like, all the time. You have to enjoy your life as well”

In this very special episode of the 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I’m thrilled to introduce a very important guest—my daughter, Kate.

This episode is a unique opportunity to step behind the curtain of my professional life and see me not just as a leadership coach, but as a mother, guiding and nurturing my daughter’s confidence and potential.

My daughter is already brimming with confidence, joy, and wisdom that surprises me every day!

I work with so many women who tell me that their biggest goal is to be a role model for their daughter, and they don’t want to be remembered as the mom who was “always working”

Together, we chat about the importance of enjoying life while pursuing your goals and how vital it is to balance a demanding career with quality family time!

This episode is perfect for women in senior leadership roles, especially those balancing the responsibilities of work and being a mom.

It’s a conversation filled with heart, fun and some golden nuggets on confidence from a very confident little girl!

Tune in to discover:

• How to be a role model for your children without sacrificing your well-being or overworking yourself.
• How daily gratitude can enhance your leadership but also make you a happier, more fulfilled Mom.
• The importance of pursuing multiple interests over your life.
• Practical advice on how to stay confident in challenging situations

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“Understanding how we think and make decisions is a massive source of advantage.” Nuala Walsh

Do you really understand how your own bias comes into play when tasked with a large decision as a female leader?

In this week's episode of The 360 LeadHERship podcast, I sit down with Irish Author Nuala Walsh, Nuala is a non-executive director in sport, business and human rights organisations; a behavioural scientist, TEDx speaker and visiting fellow at the London School of Economics.

Recognised among the 100 Most Influential Women in Finance, Nuala shares her insights into the psychology of decision-making, the impact of intuition, and the role of biases.

This conversation is PACKED with practical strategies for making decisions, especially when you’re on the fence, and gain valuable career advice from someone with extensive experience across various sectors.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

• How biases skew decisions and how to spot them.
• Do we tune out crucial voices in decision-making?
• Key strategies to avoid common decision errors and improve outcomes.
• Discover when emotions help and when they hinder decision-making.
• Tips for making decisions when you’re on the fence.
• The role of intuition vs analysis when decision making

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Resources Mentioned:

• Tune In: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World by Nuala Sweeney
• TEDx talk by Nuala Sweeney on indecision and emotional factors

Connect with Nuala Sweeney:

Website

LinkedIn

Read the podcast notes and full transcript here.

One of the biggest mistakes that I see women leaders make is that they believe that by simply putting in the hours and having a proven track record, that they will get the recognition they deserve and be promoted..

However, unfortunately, this is simply not how it works.

The “please pick me” energy is something that I see a lot of women fall into, waiting for the recognition instead of taking the power into their hands of how you want to be seen as a leader and developing your personal brand.

Executive presence.

You have got to master the art of executive presence so that you can truly command a room, become a stellar communicator and be seen as the exemplary leader you are.

And guess what?

Executive presence is absolutely something that you can learn and master.

Which is why in this episode I will be sharing with you 7 ways you can boost your executive presence so that you can command a room with ease, build gravitas and finally get the recognition you deserve.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

• Current trends in executive presence and what you need to know
• WHY communication is the #1 skill you need to master to influence people and become magnetic
• 7 ways you can boost your executive presence

Ready to work together?

If it feels right, I would love, love, love, love to see you inside my course, the Executive Presence Blueprint.

• Enrol in the Executive Presence Blueprint Course
• Join the 3SIXTY Leaders Club Waitlist

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