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• Ep 105: Decision Fatigue: Why Women's Brains Get Overloaded

  Discover why smart women sometimes make bad choices! We reveal how decision fatigue affects women differently (making 6,000 more decisions daily than men), share our own decision fails, and offer three practical hacks to protect your mental energy. Learn how to cut unnecessary choices, use the 10/10/10 question for perspective, and guard your best thinking hours. A must-listen for anyone who's ever wondered why they make worse decisions as the day goes on.Loved what you heard? Pass it on and leave us a 5-star review! 'Til next week, Powrsuiters! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, and be sure to check out our Membership Network at ⁠www.powrsuit.com.

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• Ep 104: (Replay) Pre-Meeting Politics: The Real Battlefield

  Today, we're revisiting an impactful conversation about a skill that transforms careers: mastering influence through the strategic "meeting before the meeting." Or winning the game before anyone else knows they're playing.If you've ever wondered why some ideas sail through official meetings while others crash and burn faster than a PowerPoint presentation with too many animations, this ep reveals the secret that seasoned professionals understand—true influence happens in the hallways, not just the conference room.Drawing inspiration from shuttle diplomacy (minus the private jets and fancy hotels), we explore the subtle art of building support for your ideas before the formal pitch ever happens. Because, by the time you're in that conference room, real decisions have already been made regarding coffee.In true Powrsuit fashion, we break down this sophisticated skill into actionable steps, sharing personal stories of triumphs and missteps.So whether you're hearing this wisdom for the first time or revisiting these strategies, enjoy and let us know how you're getting on! Resource: https://powrsuit.com/the-power-of-stakeholder-management/'Til next week, Powrsuiters! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, and be sure to check out our Membership Network at ⁠www.powrsuit.com.

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• Ep 103: Social Capital: Your Hidden Career Superpower?

  Why do some people's ideas get instant traction while others struggle to be heard? Discover the invisible force that's more powerful than your resume – social capital. We're breaking down how to build authentic professional influence (no networking events required), navigate workplace dynamics, and create opportunities before you even need them. Plus, research shows strong social capital makes you 3x more likely to get promoted. So, it really is time to unlock your career's hidden superpower.Loved what you heard? Pass it on and leave us a 5-star review! 'Til next week, Powrsuiters! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, and be sure to check out our Membership Network at ⁠www.powrsuit.com.

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• Ep 102: Keep Going: Why Your Next Step Changes Everything

  An investor once fell asleep during Melanie Perkins' pitch for Canva. Today that company is worth $60 billion. This ep digs into what happens after those moments that make you want to hide under the covers forever.We explore why failure physically hurts (yes, your brain processes rejection like stubbing your toe), why waiting for motivation is backwards, and how success stories like Oprah, Thomas Edison and Anna Wintour all started as 'failures.'The big takeaway? Stop staring at the mountain and just take the next step. Science shows motivation follows action, not the other way around. Plus, we talk about building your 'bounce-back crew' - because you need people who'll help you get back up .'Til next week, Powrsuiters! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, and be sure to check out our Membership Network at ⁠www.powrsuit.com.

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• Ep 101: Toxic or Just Tired? When to Get Off the Bus

  In this ep, we tackle a pretty tough question: What do you do when you're out of alignment with your company or team? We dig into why staying in a role you've checked out of might actually be worse than leaving, both for you and your co-workers. Whether you're a leader dealing with disengaged team members or someone wondering if it's time for a change, we unpack the real cost of staying too long on the wrong bus. Plus, we share some (un) surprising research on how one unhappy person can impact an entire team. Join us for an honest convo about making hard calls and knowing when to make a move.'Til next week, Powrsuiters! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, and be sure to check out our Membership Network at ⁠www.powrsuit.com.

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