Climbing the Corporate Ladder without Breaking a Heel

Climbing the Corporate Ladder without Breaking a Heel

Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer

Episodes 40
Avg. Duration 49m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Sep 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

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Tailored for ambitious professional women, this show features candid conversations with powerful business leaders sharing their real stories of success and failure. If you're ready to look up and step up, you're in the right place. Join us and invest in your future today!

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S1E40 Your Resume Is Missing the Most Important Number

May 26, 2026 42m

Most women have been taught to negotiate with confidence. Cynthia Barnes says that's the wrong starting point. In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia…

S1E39 Building Wealth Without Losing Yourself

May 19, 2026 59m

In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder without Breaking a Heel, Dr-Cynthia sits down with Mary Lyons, founder of WealthWoman, to discuss financial agency, abundance, and what it really…

S1E38 What It Really Takes to Earn a Seat at the Table

May 12, 2026 54m

In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia sits down with Dr. Keith D. Dorsey, founder and CEO of Boardroom Journey, to unpack what it actually takes for…

S1E36 Stop Fixing Women. Fix the System.

May 05, 2026 54m

What if the problem was never you? In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia sits down with Anna Blue, CEO of Blue Moss Group and creator of the Say She's…

S1E36 Why High Performers Feel Exhausted + How to Break the Cycle

Apr 28, 2026 52m

What if your success is hiding your exhaustion? In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia sits down with CEO, author, and speaker Pam Dwyer to unpack the…

S1E35 The Hidden Triggers Behind Your Leadership Style (and How to Rewire Them)

Apr 21, 2026 44m

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains themes of references involving sexual assault that some viewers may find distressing. Please consider your comfort and well-being before listening to this…

S1E33 When Your Job Becomes Your Identity

Apr 14, 2026 49m

Burnout doesn't always look like hitting a wall. Sometimes, it looks like showing up every day… while quietly feeling disconnected, exhausted, and stuck. In this episode of Climbing the Corporate…

S1E29 The Leadership Reset You Didn't Know You Needed

Apr 07, 2026 55m

In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia sits down with executive coach and keynote speaker Penny Zenker to explore the power of the "reset mindset." In a…

S1E32 Stop Waiting to Be Noticed | #32

Mar 31, 2026 44m

In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia sits down with Jacquelyn Lane, President of the 100 Coaches Agency, for a conversation that challenges the way we…

S1E30 The Career Myth Women Are Still Being Sold

Mar 24, 2026 47m

In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia sits down with global business leader, board advisor, and women's health advocate Amy Kunrojpanya for a…

S1E30 Becoming More, Not Doing More with Tara Renze

Mar 17, 2026 52m

On this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia welcomes keynote speaker, author, and former executive Tara Renze for a powerful conversation about identity,…

S1E29 Graduating Into Your Next Leadership Chapter

Mar 10, 2026 52m

In this episode, Dr. Cynthia sit down with Sheila R. Carmichael, an executive coach and leadership adviser with more than 30 years of experience working with top corporate brands. Sheila is the…

S1E27 Punch. Pivot. Expand. Reclaiming Power After the Unthinkable

Mar 03, 2026 48m

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and violence that may be distressing to some listeners. In this deeply moving episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder without…

S1E27 It's Not Just the Glass Ceiling. It's the Sticky Floor. | #27

Feb 25, 2026 48m

In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia sits down with Erica Anderson Rooney, C-suite executive, former Chief People Officer, founder of Her Collective,…

S1E26 You're Not Burned Out. You're Out of Flow. | #26

Feb 17, 2026 53m

What if you're not burned out… you're just out of flow? In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia sits down with two-time New York Times bestselling author…

S1E25 Turning Disruption into Advantage with Meridith Elliott Powell

Feb 10, 2026 45m

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S1E24 The Efficiency Trap Investing in People and Driving Growth with Dr. Ayesha Khanna

Feb 03, 2026 47m

Join host Dr. Cynthia for a conversation with globally recognized AI expert and futurist, Dr. Ayesha Khanna. Dr. Khanna helps leaders understand not just what AI can do, but what humans must do…

S1 Human Capital Is the Strategy: Why Leaders Must Invest, Not Just Manage | BONUS

Jan 30, 2026 15m Bonus

Join Dr. Cynthia for a solo episode focused on the belief that human capital is the business strategy. Drawing from her new book, Human Capital Investment Strategy, she addresses ambitious…

S1E22 The One Advantage AI Can't Steal with Josh Linkner | #22

Jan 27, 2026 39m

In a world where technology is accelerating and traditional advantages are quickly becoming commoditized, what actually sets leaders apart? In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without…

S1E21 The Future of Work Is Human (and AI Can't Replace That) with Heather E. McGowan | #21

Jan 20, 2026 52m

In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia sits down with Heather McGowan (named one of Forbes' top futurists), a sought-after strategist, keynote speaker,…

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