When setting boundaries, we all recognise the importance of saying no. It can be a lifesaver for those who are constantly busy and overwhelmed. However, in this ep, we want to shift the focus from saying 'no' to the power of saying 'yes' - but not just any yes. The strategic yes. The strategic yes is a game-changer. It propels you closer to your goals and ensures your actions are aligned with your priorities. When you respond to a request with a strategic yes, you're saying: this is important enough for my time. Tune in for a step-by-step approach to developing your strategic savviness. Of course, no episode of Powrup would be complete without a bit of banter, giving you a sneak peek into our own journeys as entrepreneurs. So sit back, relax, and tune in for some insights. And if you like what you hear, be sure to share the love by giving us a shiny 5-star rating. Thanks for listening! We cover:  Why it’s so hard to set boundariesWhy do we need the space for strategic yesesWhat exactly is a strategic yes? How to set goals and then develop actions that support those goalsHow to be proactive and take control!  Resources The power of yes Set boundaries, find peace 'Til next week, Powrsuitors! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at hello@powrsuit.com Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram! Join our weekly leadership newsletter at www.powrsuit.com

Welcome to the latest episode of Powrup - a podcast by Powrsuit. Today, Nat and Kristen will tackle team building and why it’s more important than ever! Let's face it, team building activities can sometimes feel cringe-worthy, but fear not. We've got a few ideas up our sleeves. In this episode, we'll share what’s worked wonders for us and spill the beans on some solid fails. Get ready for a classic ‘nat and kristen’ chat that will help you navigate the maze of team building on a budget. Of course, no episode of Powrup would be complete without a bit of banter, giving you a sneak peek into our own journeys as entrepreneurs. So sit back, relax, and tune in for some insights. And if you like what you hear, be sure to share the love by giving us a shiny 5-star rating. Thanks for listening! We cover:  Why is team building so cringe? Why team building is critical to fostering collaboration and empathyWhere people go wrong with team buildingWe spill some spectacular fails when it comes to team buildingWant to do some team building on a budget? We’ve got you covered Resources Team building on a shoestring budget 'Til next week, Powrsuitors! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at hello@powrsuit.com Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram! Join our weekly leadership newsletter at www.powrsuit.com

Welcome to the latest episode of Powrup - a podcast by Powrsuit. Today, Nat and Kristen will tackle the game-changing topic of why we need to kick the habit of solving other people's problems. It's tempting to swoop in and handle everything ourselves - but it's time to break free from the solution cycle.  Join us as we reveal powerful strategies that will empower you to resist the urge to be the superheroine.  Of course, no episode of Powrup would be complete without a bit of banter, giving you a sneak peek into our own journeys as entrepreneurs. So sit back, relax, and tune in for some insights. And if you like what you hear, be sure to share the love by giving us a shiny 5-star rating. Thanks for listening! We cover:  Why do we like to solve other people’s problems?Why isn’t it a good idea to take on others’ problems?How do superb leaders support their people to make decisions.  Resources Taking on too many problems? 'Til next week, Powrsuitors! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at hello@powrsuit.com Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram! Join our weekly leadership newsletter at www.powrsuit.com

Welcome to the latest episode of Powrup - a podcast by Powrsuit. Today, Nat and Kristen will dive into the fascinating yet sometimes murky world of executive presence. Did you know that studies have shown that women often receive vague and unhelpful feedback on their executive presence, while men are given specific tips on how to improve? It's time to level the playing field with your feedback. Being authentic is key to cultivating a powerful leadership presence. It's about showing up as your best self, well-prepped, and with conviction. We also debate tailoring your visual cues to the setting.  Of course, no episode of Powrup would be complete without a bit of banter, giving you a sneak peek into our own journeys as entrepreneurs. So sit back, relax, and tune in for some insights. And if you like what you hear, be sure to share the love by giving us a shiny 5-star rating. Thanks for listening! We cover:  Why most feedback about executive presence and 'gravitas' is unhelpful Executive presence connotations are mainly based on masculine traits How to master leadership presence and why it’s important How to be authentic, have conviction, and consider your personal brand Resources: How to give feedback How to receive feedback  How to be taken seriously in meetings How to respond to microaggressions at work 'Til next week, Powrsuitors! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at hello@powrsuit.com Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram!

Welcome to the latest episode of Powrup - a podcast by Powrsuit, where Nat and Kristen dive into the negative narratives that keep us from growing. Negative self-talk can harm our lives by limiting our achievements, opportunities, and happiness. They stem from several sources, and Kristen has some work to do! We’ll explore some of the most common limiting beliefs women face (and share a handy worksheet below to help you overcome them). And, of course, no episode of Powrup would be complete without a bit of banter, giving you a sneak peek into our own journeys as entrepreneurs. So sit back, relax, and tune in for some insights. And if you like what you hear, be sure to share the love by giving us a shiny 5-star rating. Thanks for listening! We cover:  What are self-limiting beliefsFacts about that negative chatter in your headYes, they can be changed! We share our own self-limiting beliefs (yikes!)Learn some tips to overcome them (and check out the resources below!)What we celebrated in the last week with Powrsuit Resources Powrsuit’s Guide to overcoming negative self-talk Copy and paste your own self-limiting belief worksheet 'Til next week, Powrsuitors! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at hello@powrsuit.com Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram! Join our weekly leadership newsletter at www.powrsuit.com

Welcome to the latest episode of Powrup - a podcast by Powrsuit, where Nat and Kristen dive into the topic of the extra (and often invisible) work that women do in all aspects of their lives. From juggling work and family to managing friend groups, it can be mentally draining to constantly own decisions and related tasks. But fear not; while we may not have all the answers, we're here to raise awareness of this concept and share some helpful hacks for surviving it all. And, of course, no episode of Powrup would be complete without a bit of banter, giving you a sneak peek into our own journeys as entrepreneurs. So sit back, relax, and tune in for some insights. And if you like what you hear, be sure to share the love by giving us a shiny 5-star rating. Thanks for listening! We cover:  What’s scared us in the last weekWhat we celebrated in the last week with PowrsuitThe invisible labour that’s burning us outThink multitasking is a superpower? Think againWe share some hacks for home and work to reduce your mental loadWe also update you on the goals we set for ourselves! Resources How to explain mental load to your partner How to share the load 'Til next week, Powrsuitors! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at hello@powrsuit.com Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram!

On this episode of PowrUp - a podcast by Powrsuit - Nat and Kristen chat about the power of LinkedIn and how you can use it authentically to advance your careers. As women, we believe more lessons and courses will do the trick when we need help. How about using a network of 900 million members? We’ll share concrete tips and three ways to ask for help - trust us, people like to feel needed and are standing at the ready! Of course, we get sidetracked, but we hope to give you insights into our entrepreneurial journey. Share the love with 5 stars if you like what we're up to! We cover:  What’s scared us in the last weekWhat we celebrated in the last week with PowrsuitNetworking is a leadership superpower, and we need to use it more! Three reasons why you should rethink LinkedIn (it can be authentic)Need help or advice? We share specifically HOW to ask for helpIt's ok to make mistakes when networking; we've made them! Not sure how to cold message someone? We’ve got you coveredWe also update you on the goals we're tracking to (or not!) Resources 20 LinkedIn profile tips to use in 2023 'Til next week, Powrsuitors! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at hello@powrsuit.com Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram! Join our weekly leadership newsletter at www.powrsuit.com

On this episode of PowrUp - a podcast by Powrsuit - Nat and Kristen chat about how rewarding building a high-performing team can be! As leaders, it’s our job to inspire everyone to feel connected to the mission and to contribute quality work. We share what high expectations mean to Alan Bunting, coach of The Black Ferns, New Zealand's senior women's rugby team. We also chat about how we’ve set expectations in the past and, of course, a bit of banter to give you insights into our life as entrepreneurs. Share your love or feedback here: bit.ly/powrsuit. We cover:  What’s scared us in the last weekWhat we celebrated in the last week with PowrsuitThe three elements of a high-performance teamEstablish what success looks likeSet expectations of standards and behavioursCreate an environment of interdependence and trustWe also share the goals we set for ourselves! Resources How to stop doing everyone's work 'Til next week, Powrsuitors! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at hello@powrsuit.com Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram! Join our weekly leadership newsletter at www.powrsuit.com

On this episode of PowrUp - a podcast by Powrsuit - Nat and Kristen chat about demonstrating empathy in the workplace. As leaders, we want to build high-performing teams - what if one of the key prerequisites was empathy? We share what it means to us, how we’ve applied it in the past, and of course, leave you with an action to practice ‘putting yourself in another’s shoes’. Share your love or feedback here: bit.ly/powrsuit. We cover:  What does empathy mean to usThe difference between sympathy and empathyHow to demonstrate empathy by being curiousCreating belonging and trustBringing your whole self to workThe one-on-one meetingThe great empaths of our time Resources Harvard’s Implicit Bias Test 'Til next week, Powrsuitors! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at hello@powrsuit.com Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram! Join our weekly leadership newsletter at www.powrsuit.com

On this episode of PowrUp - a podcast by Powrsuit - Nat and Kristen chat about taking *back* control of your money. Building wealth is one of the most powerful tools to build your life (and career!) on your terms. We share five ways to build financial resilience, from understanding your money mindset to knowing your worth - to investing that hard-earned cash! Share your love or feedback here: bit.ly/powrsuit. We cover:  The narratives we have about money and how to change themMoney memories, and how to take back control Learning about money, it’s not as hard as you thinkKnow your worthEmergency fundsInsuranceKnow where everything is!  Resources Girls that invest Hatch, getting started with investing She’s on the money The Curve Ellevest ⁠Money conversation cards 'Til next week, Powrsuitors! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at hello@powrsuit.com Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram! Join our weekly leadership newsletter at www.powrsuit.com

On this episode of PowrUp - a podcast by Powrsuit - Nat and Kristen chat about the confidence crisis women face. We dive deep into three ways to overcome your fears and enter your best career (and life) season. Learn how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable, how to learn while doing - and why you should, and to focus on the upside opportunity. Share your love or feedback here: bit.ly/powrsuit. We cover:  Why and how you can back yourselfSmart nos and strategic yesesMaking mistakes and failing (is good!)Confidence: use it or lose itThe learning process How to welcome a challengeHow to change your mindset when presented with an opportunity 'Til next week, Powrsuitors! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at hello@powrsuit.com Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram! Join our weekly leadership newsletter at www.powrsuit.com

On this episode of PowrUp - a podcast by Powrsuit - Nat and Kristen dive head first into the drama that's the economy. The 'R' word is just around the corner, says every economist. Recessions have been a regular feature in our economic history, and there've been a couple of memory-making ones in our ✨very young✨ lifetimes (hello 2008, 2020 and… when will this one kick in?!?).  We chat about the GFC, the Covid recession and even Silicon Valley Bank. We also share a few tips to weather the storm! Share your love or feedback here: bit.ly/powrsuit. We cover: What's the economy, and why should we care?What does the central bank do?The global financial crisis of 2008Covid and the short sharp recession of 2020Silicon Valley Bank dramaHow to build resilience  'Til next week, Powrsuitors! If you want us to research and discuss a topic, email us at hello@powrsuit.com Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram! Join our weekly leadership newsletter at www.powrsuit.com

On this episode of PowrUp - a podcast by Powrsuit - Nat and Kristen give you unfiltered advice on overcoming the fraud in your feelings. We share the surprising history and bust the myths behind this global ‘epidemic’ experienced by high-achieving women leaders. Don’t let imposter syndrome hold you back! Share your love or feedback here: bit.ly/powrsuit. We cover: What is imposter syndrome?Where the term imposter phenomenon came fromThe crisis of confidenceWomen and women of colour disproportionately experience itHow to navigate the structures and feelings that hold you back 'Til next week, Powrsuitors! If you want us to research and discuss a topic, email us at hello@powrsuit.com Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram! Join our weekly leadership newsletter at www.powrsuit.com Resources:  https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/02/13/the-dubious-rise-of-impostor-syndrome https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome

On this episode of PowrUp - a podcast by Powrsuit - Nat and Kristen demystify the metaverse. Consider this your jargon-free (and tech-bro-free) guide to today’s digital worlds, what they may look like tomorrow - and why you should care! Learn about the women shaping this new digital realm and why as women leaders, we must be across developments in virtual reality. Share your love or feedback here: bit.ly/powrsuit. We cover: What is the metaverseHow might the metaverse change our livesThe women shaping the future of the metaverseThree reasons why women leaders should care 'Til next week, Powrsuitors! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at hello@powrsuit.com Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram! Join our weekly leadership newsletter at www.powrsuit.com Resources:  https://www.beyond.fun/ https://twitter.com/Ftechleadersmag

On this episode of PowrUp - a podcast by Powrsuit - Nat and Kristen share actionable insights on salary negotiation. We spoke to the experts and have distilled the best ways to capture and communicate the value you bring to the table. We'll help you prepare for this critical conversation, from giving yourself a pep talk to having a plan b. This episode will help you get what you deserve. Share your love or feedback here: bit.ly/powrsuit. We cover: Hostage negotiation and salary negotiationThe characteristics of a good negotiatorHow to identify and share your valueHow to change your mindset and back yourselfIf you don’t ask, you don’t get 'Til next week, Powrsuitors! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at hello@powrsuit.com Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram! Subscribe to our weekly leadership newsletter at www.powrsuit.com Resources:  https://www.steveyork.com.au/ https://www.stuvanrij.com/