In this episode of “Real Talk,” Nicole Fulfree, Megan Monson, Julia E. Sanabria, and Rachel Moseson Dikovics tackle the subject of microaggressions: comments or actions that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally expose a prejudiced attitude towards a member of a marginalized group. Women who experience microaggressions at work are 4.2 times more likely to feel burned out, 3.3 times more likely to consider leaving their company and 3.8 times more likely to feel that they don't have an equal opportunity to advance. The hosts discuss what microaggressions are, a range of different circumstances and intentions that can give rise to these situations and offer tips on navigating these instances when they occur.

Speakers:

Nicole Fulfree, Partner, Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Megan Monson, Partner, Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits
Julia E. Sanabria, Partner, Real Estate
Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense

This episode of “Real Talk” features a discussion with Nicole Fulfree, Megan Monson, Kristin V. Taylor, and Rachel Moseson Dikovics about whether the self-promotion gender gap—a concept explored by researchers at Harvard and Wharton—really exists, and to what extent professional women may be disproportionately impacted by its repercussions. The hosts discuss why some women might shy away from taking credit, explore the societal and cultural reasons women may approach self-promotion a bit differently, and provide suggestions for women on increasing visibility at work without feeling cringey.

Episode Resources:

• The Gender Gap in Self-Promotion – National Bureau of Economic Research
• Women Don’t Self-Promote, But Maybe They Should – Harvard Division of Continuing Education
• Rent the Runway Is Giving $1 Million in Monthly Subscriptions to Women Celebrating Career Wins on LinkedIn

Speakers:

Nicole Fulfree, Partner, Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Megan Monson, Partner, Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits
Kristin V. Taylor, Partner, Tax, Private Client Services
Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense

In this episode of “Real Talk,” Amanda K. Cipriano and Rachel Moseson Dikovics speak with Dr. Traci Cipriano, clinical psychologist, formerly practicing lawyer, and a speaker, executive coach, consultant and author, about emotional intelligence and how it can be used as a professional tool. Dr. Cipriano says that emotional intelligence reflects one’s ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions and use them strategically to influence thinking and behavior; she describes it as an ability to recognize other people's emotions by interacting them, reading the room, and responding appropriately; it also reflects an ability to cope with difficult challenges, especially regarding the workplace, work demands, and work environment. The most effective leaders are high in emotional intelligence, and research suggests that their teams and their organizations are more productive and generate more revenues.

Speakers:

Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense
Amanda K. Cipriano, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense
Traci Cipriano, JD PhD LLC, Clinical psychologist, formerly practicing lawyer, speaker, executive coach, consultant