Women Amplified

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By: The Conferences for Women

Inspiration meets practical advice in this podcast from the nation’s largest network of conferences for women in the workplace. For over 20 years, we’ve delivered insights from extraordinary women, such as Michelle Obama, Maya Angelou, Indra Nooyi, Elizabeth Gilbert, Serena Williams, and Brené Brown. Now, Women Amplified offers you a taste of the Conference each month to enjoy from the comfort of your own phone! Hosted by award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee, you can expect true stories and real-world advice from the most brilliant and successful women out there. We cover topics around leadership, career advancement, self-care, transitions and other relev...

How to Succeed When the Career Ladder is Broken
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In this episode, we hear from Lareina Yee, co-author of the book Broken Rung: When the Career Ladder Breaks for Women – and How They Can Succeed in Spite of It. We often hear about the glass ceiling and how difficult it is for women to break into the very top leadership positions, but the […]


Finding Growth in Conflict
03/31/2026

In this episode, we hear from bestselling author and speaker Dr. Liane Davey. Dr. Davey is known as the “teamwork doctor,” and her specialty is helping high-performing teams understand their conflicts better, and tackle those conflicts head-on. You’ll leave with a solid understanding of different kinds of tension at the workplace, team dynamics, and how […]


Negotiating for Success1
03/12/2026

In this episode, we hear from Kathryn Valentine, CEO of Worthmore Strategies. Kathryn shares how she uses a research-based approach to help people get the most from their negotiations at work. You’ll leave with concrete tools for your next negotiation opportunity and learn why thinking beyond salary will get you more of what you need […]


Negotiating for Success
02/27/2026

In this episode, we hear from Kathryn Valentine, CEO of Worthmore Strategies. Kathryn shares how she uses a research-based approach to help people get the most from their negotiations at work. You’ll leave with concrete tools for your next negotiation opportunity and learn why thinking beyond salary will get you more of what you need […]


Bringing Dignity to the Workplace
01/22/2026

In this episode, we hear from Rosalind Wiseman. Best known for writing the bestselling book Queen Bees and Wannabes, which was the inspiration for the hit movie Mean Girls, Rosalind has turned her thoughtful analysis to the workplace.  You’ll leave understanding why workplace dynamics can mirror middle school, how to stand up for yourself and […]


Holiday Replay: Lifting Spirits with DJ D-Nice
12/17/2025

Legendary DJ, producer, and rapper D-Nice is best known as having spun for President Obama during his inaugural ball – and as the creator of “Club Quarantine,” a livestream dance party that lifted us up and brought joy to the masses during the height of the pandemic, when we needed it most.  In this replay of […]


Leading Across Generations
11/08/2025

In this episode, Judith M. von Seldeneck and Aileen K. Alexander explore what it takes to be a leader in today’s workplace. Aileen is CEO of the executive search firm DSG Global, which Judee founded in 1974 and has since grown into a top-10 firm. The two women shared their candid conversations about leadership in […]


Turn Every Hour into a “Happier Hour”
09/21/2025

In today’s fast-paced world, time often feels like our scarcest resource. UCLA Professor Cassie Holmes, author of the groundbreaking book Happier Hour, offers a revolutionary approach to reclaiming time by sharing research-backed strategies to turn every hour into a “happier hour.” In this episode, originally aired in October 2023, discover how to allocate your time to […]


Turn Every Hour into a “Happier Hour” | Best of Women Amplified
09/19/2025

In today’s fast-paced world, time often feels like our scarcest resource. UCLA Professor Cassie Holmes, author of the groundbreaking book Happier Hour, offers a revolutionary approach to reclaiming time by sharing research-backed strategies to turn every hour into a “happier hour.” In this episode, originally aired in October 2023, discover how to allocate your time […]

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Build Trust in Your Workplace with the Power of Words
07/26/2025

In this episode, workplace consultant Minda Harts shares her tips on how to build trust in your organization. Building off the ideas in her new book, Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace, Minda has advice for both employees and managers. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how clear […]


You Can Be A Healthy High-Achiever
06/24/2025

In this episode, leadership coach Sohee Jun explores how women can redefine success on their own terms, and move beyond the idea of trying to “have it all.” Sohee shares practical tools to identify burnout and build self-awareness; you’ll learn how to push back on your own toxic productivity, how to define your own success, […]


Here’s How You Turn Managers Into Mentors
04/30/2025

In this episode, speaker and coach Naeemah Elias shares her vision for building meaningful mentorship in your organization. She’ll tell you why thoughtful mentorship is better for your people and for your company — and why you don’t need to worry that developing talent means losing it down the line. You’ll leave with scripts and […]


Here’s How You Turn Managers Into Mentors
04/30/2025

In this episode, speaker and coach Naeemah Elias shares her vision for building meaningful mentorship in your organization. She’ll tell you why thoughtful mentorship is better for your people and for your company — and why you don’t need to worry that developing talent means losing it down the line. You’ll leave with scripts and […]

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It’s Time To Lead Like A Woman
03/27/2025

In this episode, speaker and executive coach Susanne Goldstein shares her philosophy on leading authentically. Too often, women in positions of power have to bend over backwards to fit into the stereotypical “leader” mold – but it doesn’t have to be that way. Susanne will share tips for bringing femininity and strength together, for leaning […]