Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms

What’s it going to take to get promoted and advance your career in 2024? I asked this question to executive coach and promotion strategist, Stacy Mayer, who explained that the first step to getting promoted is ownership. We need to decide, as women, what we want out of our career and what we are willing to do (and not do) to get it. In today’s episode, Stacy shares with us what it takes to own your advancing career, how to get exposure to your boss’s boss through strategic ally meetings and the #1 thing you can do, right now, to lay a foundation for a promotion by the end of the year.

Topics in this episode:

• What’s different about 2024, when it comes to getting promoted, then in past years?
• What is different about how men have traditionally been promoted vs. women today?
• Setting up ally meetings and what to say
• The importance of building trust and the 3 aspects of trust that are required to get promoted
• Do you need to shut down your emotions to get promoted?

Show Notes & References:

• Stacy Mayer links:
• https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/podcast/2022/10/17/advancing-your-career-as-a-working-mom
• https://www.stacymayer.com/resources/
• Here is a link to a worksheet Stacy created for corporate women who want to set themselves up for success in the first 30, 60, and 90 days of a new role: Stacy's 30-60-90 Day Plan
• Promotion readiness assessment that's popular with our audience: www.ReadytoBePromoted.com
• Rebecca interviewed on Stacy's podcast: https://www.stacymayer.com/155-1/
• Stacy's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacymayer/
• Want ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

In this week's episode of the podcast, I dive into the topic of being the "default parent"—the one who primarily manages our child's basic needs and household duties.

I explore the heavy mental and emotional load that comes with this role. Many working moms, including myself, often find ourselves as the default parent, not necessarily because of our partners, but due to our own choices and behaviors.

I share insights on how stepping back and redistributing household responsibilities can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life, both professionally and personally. Working moms, this is one you’ll definitely want to tune into.

Topics in this episode:

• The concept of the "default parent" who primarily manages children's basic needs and household tasks.
• The mental and emotional load carried by the default parent.
• Reasons why working mothers often become the default parent beyond partner involvement.
• Strategies for relinquishing control and redistributing responsibilities within the household.
• The impact of these changes on achieving a balance between ambitious career goals and active parenting.

Show Notes & References:

• This podcast is on YouTube! Check it out by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZA5JKXYxjCMqodh4wxPBg
• Learn more about coaching with me by clicking here: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/aligning-motherhood-program
• My invisible load: https://youtu.be/_MNczxuzla0?si=zrdoJfwikwgrlAob
• Book a free breakthrough call here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book
• Want ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

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In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm excited to walk you through the Ambitious and Balanced process, where I break down the three key steps that are essential for creating a balanced life as a working mom.

I'll guide you through each step, revealing the exact process I'll be using in my upcoming group coaching program, Ambitious & Balanced. Plus, I’m sharing all the juicy details about this program.

So if you’ve been craving a life where you’re calm, confident, and truly in control, you won’t want to miss this episode!

Topics in this episode:

• Overview of the Ambitious and Balanced process.
• Key decisions for achieving work-life balance.
• Fall launch of a new group coaching program.
• Strategies for effective time management and prioritization.
• Group coaching details and ongoing support plan.

Show Notes & References:

• Click here for more information on the Ambitious & Balanced group coaching coming this fall! https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced
• Book your FREE 30 minute Ambitious and Balanced Connection Call: https://shorturl.at/bKS4b
• You can watch this episode on YouTube! Check it out by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZA5JKXYxjCMqodh4wxPBg
• Learn more about coaching with me by clicking here: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/aligning-motherhood-program

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As the year ends, your brain is seeking closure for the things that have taken place and is ready to reset for the year ahead. In today’s podcast I want to teach you the #1 end-of-year practice that will make this reflection time effective and energizing. It will help your mind focus on all of the good that happened this year, show you exactly how to grow and improve and give specific next steps to move forward into the new year. I’m teaching this entire process right here on this episode and giving six tips to ensure that the practice is 100% effective.

Topics in this episode:

• Why does our brains like closure?
• 3 steps to an effective evaluation
• Learning and growth doesn’t happen when we live life, it happens as we reflect on life
• The importance of focusing on the good first
• 6 tips to make the evaluation process the most effective
• Don’t forget to think about what is internally driving your decisions as you evaluate

Show Notes & References:

• Let’s evaluate your year together and decide exactly what you need to make 2024 your best year yet. Take the next step by booking a free breakthrough call. Click here to book: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book.
• Want ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

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On the podcast today, I am rebroadcasting this really important episode - 5 must-have mindsets if you want to create a life that feels balanced because a life a life that feels balanced starts in your mind.

We like to think that if we just control how much we work or when we check email, that magically we will feel more present and content, but in reality, our mindset is the first thing that needs to change.

These 5 simple mindsets are what will allow you to actually shut down your work-brain with your computer, to be present and focused when you are with your family and they will allow you to schedule in time for just YOU.

Topics in this episode:

• What is balance? A feeling.
• 5 mindsets that allow for a balanced life and why they work.
• A balanced life centers around YOU. When you feel good about yourself, you unlock the ability to create balance.
• The tension between wanting something to be different and feeling satisfied with what is.
• The importance of being willing to feel any emotion when it comes to feeling balanced.

Show Notes & References:

• You can watch this episode on YouTube! Check it out by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZA5JKXYxjCMqodh4wxPBg
• Learn more about coaching with me by clicking here: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/aligning-motherhood-program
• Need a complete mindset make-over? Let’s connect. Click here to book a free coaching call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book

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