by: Tanvi Gautam
Dr. Marcia Reynolds has a passion for discovering and sharing how the brain works, especially the brain of smart, strong women. She is also a world-renowned executive coach and presents leadership programs globally. In addition to Wander Woman: How High-Achieving Women Find Contentment and Direction, she authored Outsmart Your Brain and has been quoted in many publications including Psychology Today, O Magazine, and The New York Times and she has appeared on ABC World News. She has a doctorate in psychology and is a Master Certified Coach.
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In this podcast, Marcia and I discuss ways in which women are holding themselves back at work, what they need to be more mindful of as they try and create success and meaning for themselves.
I admire her work for the way she focuses on the inward locus of control when it comes to the discussion on women and success.
We also delve into her research on high achieving women that led to the book ‘Wander Women’. This is a unique book that talks about super achieving women, who despite of their achievements are unable to truly enjoy that success. These women are constantly on the move for more challenges, creating new standards of performance but don’t always have the ability to savour their contributions.
Over the course of the podcast Marcia and I discuss:
1. One of the most common career mistakes made by women the world over.
2. Fear of failure vs. Fear of success
3. How power can be defined in a manner that goes beyond ‘power over’
4. What are the Asian Prototypes of women at work and how to work with them/overcome them.
5. Feeling your life’s purpose vs. acting your life’s purpose
Important quote from the podcast: “Know what you want, instead of just what you don’t want”
‘Right here, right now’ ideas from the podcast to make a difference to your career:
* Create the positive conspiracy of change: 3 people in your life that support your vision. Ask for help- enlist champions.
* Choose your battles, but choose !
* Get there ‘before’ you are ready. You are more capable that you think.
* Create and reflect on the evidence of your success
* It’s not about the skills it’s about the attitude
Marcia: Get Out Of Your Own Way
Originally posted on: wowfactor
Dr. Tanvi Gautam, the managing Partner of Global People Tree aims to inspire a new generation of women leaders through her writing and podcasts. She is also an academic, a storyteller and a mother – all on a single day ! Dr. Tanvi is on the board of the Asian Region Training and development organization, and was recognized as women HR leaders to follow by the Business Manager magazine. She also a sought after speaker at national and international conferences. She blogs at www.wowfactor.asia and loves to share ideas on twitter @tanvi_gautam When it comes to women and leadership she asks: If not now, then when. If not you, then who?
