Her Leading Story: What happens when talented & professional women find fulf

Calling all women who aspire to take on a leadership role - at work, at a volunteer organization, or in politics! Her Leading Story is a podcast about women’s leadership. Each week, you’ll hear from female leaders about their struggles, their big moments, and their passion for their work. I’m your host, Julie Artis, a leadership and career coach, sociology professor, longtime academic administrator, and a single mom of two teens. I hope this podcast will inspire you, I hope it will make you think, and I especially hope it will help you realize the world needs YOU to lead.

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Dec. 18, 2024

37. How to Set Powerful Career and Personal Intentions for 2025

In this special episode of Her Leading Story, Julie is interviewed by Harmony Slater from the Finding Harmony Podcast. We discuss year-end practices - ones that help us reflect on the current year, and set intentions for the new one. Julie and Harmony also explore the complexities of change at midlife (career and otherwise), the importance of identifying one's limiting beliefs, and the value of community support. They conclude with a powerful call for a new kind of leadership focused on collabor

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Dec. 11, 2024

36. What kind of job seeker are you? Insights from attachment theory

In this episode of Her Leading Story, Julie continues the discussion on job search strategies by examining how past clients have approached a career pivot in very different ways. Julie explores how attachment theory from the field of psychology could shed light on these different approaches. For example, some clients approach the job search from an anxious stance, which shows up as perfectionism and overwork. Other clients tend to avoid parts of an effective job search strategy - such as networ

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Dec. 4, 2024

35. Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Job Hunting with Julie Artis

In this episode of Her Leading Story, Julie discusses the emotional highs and lows associated with job searching. She shares personal anecdotes and client stories to help listeners manage the mental and emotional stress that comes with uncertainty, rejection, and the job application process. Specifically, she discusses these strategies: 1- reframing rejection 2- setting boundaries around how much time you will spend on a job search 3- focusing on the process rather than the outcome 4- build

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Nov. 27, 2024

34. Resume In a Day: The Power of a Well-Crafted Resume

In this episode of Her Leading Story, host Julie Artis shares exciting news about her new offer, Resume in a Day. This Black Friday intensive is designed to help women elevate their careers by transforming their resumes into compelling, job-winning documents in just two hours. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The three key elements every standout resume must include: Showcasing measurable impact. Writing specific and detailed accomplishments. Customizing for job descriptions and ATS system

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Nov. 20, 2024

33. Handling the “Dreaded Work Question” at Holiday Gatherings

In this holiday special episode, Julie helps you navigate the question you’re sure to get at holiday parties and meals: “So…. how’s work going?” For those in a career transition or struggling with their current job, this simple question may make you feel anxious or stressed (Perhaps you want to go hide in the coat closet?) Julie shares three ways you can handle this question with grace, depending on the setting and your comfort level. From polite, surface-level responses to ways of steering the

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Nov. 6, 2024

32. When A Great Resume Doesn’t Matter and What to do About It

In this solo episode of Her Leading Story, Julie explains her work with clients to draft, revise, and create resumes. Although clients almost always want to start with resume revisions, Julie strongly encourages both clients and listeners to pause and be sure they know what they want first. This episode unpacks the importance of CLARITY in your career journey and highlights how a resume aligned with what you truly want can be more impactful than one that simply "looks good." Julie emphasizes th

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