Climbing the Corporate Ladder without Breaking a Heel
Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer
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S1E40 Your Resume Is Missing the Most Important Number
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
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
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.
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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S1E24 The Efficiency Trap Investing in People and Driving Growth with Dr. Ayesha Khanna
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
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
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
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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