Listener question: I know I'm a direct person, but I'm being told I'm aggressive. How do I know the difference?

I have personal experience with this topic in two different different ways and suggestions of how to navigate them:

• First, you need to ask for specific examples of situations in which you were labeled “aggressive.”
• Then, you need to explore what type of discomfort you want to choose: shifting your communication or allowing others to feel discomfort.
• Finally, you get to decide who you want to be in each situation, including changing your situation.

To submit your question for me to answer on an upcoming episode, send me an email at Nicole@TrickSteinbach.com

You can be a woman in tech and enjoy your career. When you build the skill of bravery, you will stress less, work less, and then earn more. Check out the following resources designed to help you thrive in your career:

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Listener question: I have been waiting for a promotion. I am ready. What do I do now?

Let’s discuss how to not just wait for a promotion but to actively communicate and advocate for yourself.

First, you need to tell our boss directly that you want a promotion, ask them if they support you, and then listen carefully to their response.

Then, you must create a specific plan based on your goals, your manager’s response, and the form of brave career you are building.

To submit your question for me to answer on an upcoming episode, send me an email at Nicole@TrickSteinbach.com

You can be a woman in tech and enjoy your career. When you build the skill of bravery, you will stress less, work less, and then earn more. Check out the following resources designed to help you thrive in your career:
Check out my website

Join my mailing list for more insights, opportunities, and inspiration

Connection with me on LinkedIn

If you are an established woman in tech who is creating results and making an impact at work so your workload and stress just keep growing but promotions and salary bumps remain a distant dream, it is time for change.

Listen, we all know the tech industry has dramatically changed. It's time your career approach did too.

You don't need cookie-cutter programs or dusty advice from outdated playbooks, because what works for tech bros, won't work for you. You need individualized, bespoke support to build your brave career. One that reflects who you are as a woman in tech.

I invite you to explore career coaching with me. Get all the details, including prices and client results, at TrickSteinbach.com.

You can stress less, work less, and earn more. You've already earned it. Let's make it happen.

Listener Question: Is it ethical for me to accept a job that's one or two layers below the job I had before all of the layoffs when so many other people are also struggling to land a job?

Let’s tackle a listener's question about the ethics of accepting a job below their previous level during these mass layoffs.

First, I share why my answer is a strong, unequivocal “YES.” Then I share additional insights from a variety of women across the tech industry.

Key takeaways:

• It's not your responsibility to fix systemic issues caused by corporate decisions.
• There's no shame in taking a job to pay your bills while building your brave career.
• Accepting a role below your previous level can offer benefits like reduced stress and a chance to reset your mindset.
• We must have the security and maturity to celebrate each other's successes in landing a job during these tough times.
• Use the reality that every role is temporary and you can embrace the opportunity to rediscover joy at a different level.

To submit your question for me to answer on an upcoming episode, send me an email at Nicole@TrickSteinbach.com

You can be a woman in tech and enjoy your career. When you build the skill of bravery, you will stress less, work less, and then earn more. Check out the following resources designed to help you thrive in your career:

Check out my website

Join my mailing list for more insights, opportunities, and inspiration

Connection with me on LinkedIn

If you are an established woman in tech who is creating results and making an impact at work so your workload and stress just keep growing but promotions and salary bumps remain a distant dream, it is time for change.

Listen, we all know the tech industry has dramatically changed. It's time your career approach did too.

You don't need cookie-cutter programs or dusty advice from outdated playbooks, because what works for tech bros, won't work for you. You need individualized, bespoke support to build your brave career. One that reflects who you are as a woman in tech.

I invite you to explore career coaching with me. Get all the details, including prices and client results, at TrickSteinbach.com.

You can stress less, work less, and earn more. You've already earned it. Let's make it happen.

Listener Question: I'm in a "safe job" but this "safe job" is so boring. What do I do?
Let’s work through a career dilemma: feeling bored at a "safe" job right in a time of mass lay-offs. In this episode I share actionable strategies to navigate boredom and rediscover engagement in your career.

• First, I urge a reevaluation to ensure your current situation is as secure as you think.
• Then, we examine the root of your boredom. It might not be what you think it is: it is essential to differentiate between genuine disengagement and your unexpected response to reduced stress.
• Finally, I explore practical ways to stay stimulated, both in and outside of your job.

To submit your question for me to answer on an upcoming episode, send me an email at Nicole@TrickSteinbach.com

You can be a woman in tech and enjoy your career. When you build the skill of bravery, you will stress less, work less, and then earn more. Check out the following resources designed to help you thrive in your career:

Check out my website

Join my mailing list for more insights, opportunities, and inspiration

Connection with me on LinkedIn

If you are an established woman in tech who is creating results and making an impact at work so your workload and stress just keep growing but promotions and salary bumps remain a distant dream, it is time for change.

Listen, we all know the tech industry has dramatically changed. It's time your career approach did too.

You don't need cookie-cutter programs or dusty advice from outdated playbooks, because what works for tech bros, won't work for you. You need individualized, bespoke support to build your brave career. One that reflects who you are as a woman in tech.

I invite you to explore career coaching with me. Get all the details, including prices and client results, at TrickSteinbach.com.

You can stress less, work less, and earn more. You've already earned it. Let's make it happen.

We dive into an often-overlooked aspect of building a successful career: embracing positive emotions. Many women in tech find it challenging to celebrate achievements or feel joy without spiraling into anxiety or fear.

I unravel this misunderstanding of bravery and highlight the importance of experiencing the full range of emotions in your career journey through the Build Your Brave Framework and a specific client example.

If you often find yourself consumed by doubt or fear after a success, this episode offers the insights and tools you need to practice feeling positive emotions without discomfort.

To submit your question for me to answer on an upcoming episode, send me an email at Nicole@TrickSteinbach.com

You can be a woman in tech and enjoy your career. When you build the skill of bravery, you will stress less, work less, and then earn more. Check out the following resources designed to help you thrive in your career:

Check out my website

Join my mailing list for more insights, opportunities, and inspiration

Connection with me on LinkedIn

If you are an established woman in tech who is creating results and making an impact at work so your workload and stress just keep growing but promotions and salary bumps remain a distant dream, it is time for change.

Listen, we all know the tech industry has dramatically changed. It's time your career approach did too.

You don't need cookie-cutter programs or dusty advice from outdated playbooks, because what works for tech bros, won't work for you. You need individualized, bespoke support to build your brave career. One that reflects who you are as a woman in tech.

I invite you to explore career coaching with me. Get all the details, including prices and client results, at TrickSteinbach.com.

You can stress less, work less, and earn more. You've already earned it. Let's make it happen.

This is an important, timely, and short message just for my US audience, particularly if you have the right to vote in the United States
Call to action: join us at Women in Tech for Harris.

US Election Day is November 5, 2024. This election is about so much more than politics. It's about our industry’s future as well as our careers and lives as women in tech.

Many important topics are on our ballots:

• Health care
• Climate change
• Political system
• Health of our democracy
• Paid parental leave
• LGBTQI+ plus rights
• Overall social justice
• Military interventions
• International laws
• Indigenous rights
• Gun control
• and many, many more.

I urge you to reflect on the policies, the candidates, and your own dreams, goals, experiences, and what you want from your brave career as a woman in tech.

This is our opportunity and it is our time. Our votes. Our voices.

I welcome you to join Women in Tech for Harris.

• Join the live, virtual event in September.
• Tiktok, Women in Tech for Harris
• Facebook, Women in Tech for Harris
• Instagram, Women in Tech for Harris
• Linkedin, Women in Tech for Harris

Listener Question: How do I make networking suck less?

Sometimes networking really does suck and it always sucks where you aren’t networking in a way that suits your goals and personality. In this episode, I share how you can tailor your approach and make networking more enjoyable.

Listen in for my opinion on why your mindset is crucial, how modern networking isn’t what you think it is, and why you have to choose what to complain about.

You need to find a unique way of networking that aligns with your personality, interests, and goals. I provide examples of how my clients have successfully built their professional networks in ways that work for them.

Lastly, I emphasize the importance of being proactive in establishing and maintaining relationships, and how it directly impacts your career growth and opportunities.

To submit your question for me to answer on an upcoming episode, send me an email at Nicole@TrickSteinbach.com

You can be a woman in tech and enjoy your career. When you build the skill of bravery, you will stress less, work less, and then earn more. Check out the following resources designed to help you thrive in your career:

Check out my website

Join my mailing list for more insights, opportunities, and inspiration

Connection with me on LinkedIn

If you are an established woman in tech who is creating results and making an impact at work so your workload and stress just keep growing but promotions and salary bumps remain a distant dream, it is time for change.

Listen, we all know the tech industry has dramatically changed. It's time your career approach did too.

You don't need cookie-cutter programs or dusty advice from outdated playbooks, because what works for tech bros, won't work for you. You need individualized, bespoke support to build your brave career. One that reflects who you are as a woman in tech.

I invite you to explore career coaching with me. Get all the details, including prices and client results, at TrickSteinbach.com.

You can stress less, work less, and earn more. You've already earned it. Let's make it happen.

Listener Question: How do I stay motivated when it's been months since I was laid off and I've not gotten a single offer? How do I remember that I'm really good at my job when it's been months and I haven't even gotten a single offer?

I know it's tough to stay motivated and confident in your skills when facing rejection or a lack of offers. To help you stay strong, I share a simple yet brave technique: define who you are and what makes you great at your job. Write it down and say it to yourself in the mirror every day.

I also suggest engaging in creative freelance/contract/fractional work, attending networking events, sharing vulnerably with others, and uplifting fellow women in tech. Together, we can support and encourage each other during this challenging time.

Your call to action: Take a few minutes today to write down your strengths and unique value. Say them out loud to yourself.

If you know a woman in tech who could use some encouragement, reach out and remind her how amazing she is. Small acts of bravery and kindness can make a big impact right now.

To submit your question for me to answer on an upcoming episode, send me an email at Nicole@TrickSteinbach.com

You can be a woman in tech and enjoy your career. When you build the skill of bravery, you will stress less, work less, and then earn more. Check out the following resources designed to help you thrive in your career:

Check out my website

Join my mailing list for more insights, opportunities, and inspiration

Connection with me on LinkedIn

If you are an established woman in tech who is creating results and making an impact at work so your workload and stress just keep growing but promotions and salary bumps remain a distant dream, it is time for change.

Listen, we all know the tech industry has dramatically changed. It's time your career approach did too.

You don't need cookie-cutter programs or dusty advice from outdated playbooks, because what works for tech bros, won't work for you. You need individualized, bespoke support to build your brave career. One that reflects who you are as a woman in tech.

I invite you to explore career coaching with me. Get all the details, including prices and client results, at TrickSteinbach.com.

You can stress less, work less, and earn more. You've already earned it. Let's make it happen.