The glass ceiling concept is well known in the world of work, especially in male-dominated fields like tech. But what about its lesser-known counterpart - the glass microphone?

Many of us have felt the frustration of not being heard or taken seriously, our ideas dismissed before we can fully express them. This glass microphone barrier can hurt our career advancement and lead to stress and burnout.

Let’s talk about how you can break through this communication barrier in your tech leadership!

In today’s episode, I explore how to recognize the presence of the glass microphone and why honing your communication skills is crucial as a woman in tech. From strategies for thinking on your feet to navigating gender biases in communication, I give you practical tips to break the glass microphone and ensure you are heard at work.

I dive into:

• How to know if you are dealing with a glass microphone
• Gender biases in communication and why you need to make sure to “take the credit” in your career
• The 3 KEYS to breaking the glass microphone
• Communication must-haves for women in tech: tailoring communication, my “think on your feet” formula, 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/episode199
• 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.

Mindful leadership is powerful leadership!

Let’s talk about the power of mindfulness and how cultivating presence in your leadership will benefit your professional journey.

In today’s episode, I dive into the important role mindfulness plays in leadership development and elevating your executive presence - and how to cultivate it! I explore how key elements of executive presence such as adaptability, strategic vision, and confident communication can be improved through mindfulness, and the practical steps you can take toward more presence in these areas to become a more mindful leader.

Ready to use mindfulness to elevate your executive presence and transform your leadership?

Let’s go to the show!

I dive into:

• How to improve your leadership & executive presence through mindfulness
• The elements of executive presence and how mindfulness plays a role in each
• Learning to deal with negative/constructive feedback in a better way
• The practical steps you can take to become a more mindful leader
• One of the MOST important, but underrated, tools of a leader
• 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/episode198
• 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.

If you’re interested in being a leader that promotes a sustainable, enjoyable, and nurturing work environment, prioritizing equity, diversity, and inclusion is a must.

In today’s episode, I invite Jacqui Barrett, CEO of Wider Thinking, to share her inspiring career journey and passion for fostering inclusive workplaces and driving organizational change. We dive into an important discussion on equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) and share actionable insights on creating nurturing work environments, implementing strategies like flexible working arrangements to promote diversity, and overcoming burnout as we strive to apply EDI in our careers.

Ready to explore why EDI is essential for organizational success and leave inspired to build a more inclusive and equitable workplace?

Let’s go to the show!

We dive into:

• Jacqui’s career journey and her story of experiencing cronyism
• Practical insights for creating more equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environments
• Flexible working as a gateway to more diversity in the workplace
• The important difference between equity and equality
• Tips for overcoming burnout while championing EDI initiatives
• And more

**Useful links**

• Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Jacqui Barrett:
  • E: jacqui@widerthinking.com
  • W: www.widerthinking.com
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquibarrettwiderthinking/
• Jaciqui’s current read: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
• 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/episode197
• 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.