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Career Espresso

Career Espresso

Von: Amanda Owen-Meehan
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 Career Espresso gives you a weekly shot of career and leadership know-how in under 15 minutes. I’m Amanda, and each week I share real stories and practical ideas to help you handle the challenges of work. from dealing with tricky bosses to building confidence as a leader. These short, straight-talking episodes are designed to give you something useful you can try for yourself and with your team. No fluff, no jargon — just honest conversations about how we work, lead and grow.

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  • Episode 91 - My team doesn't respect me

    Episode 91 - My team doesn't respect me
    Oct 15 2025
    My team doesn't respect me. How women leaders can earn authority at work


    Your team talks over you. Questions your decisions. Goes around you to escalate issues. You're wondering if you're imagining it.


    You're not.


    In this episode, your host Amanda tackles one of the hardest challenges in leadership: when your team doesn't respect you. And if you're a woman leader or new manager, the problem runs deeper than most advice admits.


    What you'll learn


    Research shows women leaders face competence doubts at higher rates than men, your team is more likely to question whether you should be leading at all. We break down why this happens, what makes it worse, and what actually works. You'll get specific language for addressing disrespect in the moment, how to set clear expectations that stick, and why performing authority backfires completely.


    Practical strategies for building respect


    • How to address disrespect the first time it happens (not the fifth)
    • Three non-negotiables every new leader needs to establish
    • The difference between boundary testing and actual undermining
    • Why being liked and being respected aren't the same thing


    Stop waiting for your team to make this easy. Respect comes from consistent behaviour over time, and this episode shows you exactly how to start.


    Perfect for new managers, women in leadership, and anyone navigating team dynamics that feel off.


    Want more support with your leadership challenges? Check out our How to Build a Leader substack for in-depth guidance on getting onto and staying on the leadership ladder.
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    15 Min.
  • Episode 90 - Turning self trust into workplace impact

    Episode 90 - Turning self trust into workplace impact
    May 28 2025
    You've built confidence and started speaking up, so why are less qualified colleagues still getting promoted while your ideas disappear into organizational black holes? The problem isn't your confidence. It's the missing strategy between feeling confident and actually getting ahead. This week's episode was made for women who are tired of working twice as hard for half the recognition and are ready to turn their self-trust into career momentum.
    What You'll Learn



    Your host Amanda reveals the three strategic bridges that turn inner confidence into workplace influence, plus specific scripts for those cringe-worthy moments we all face: when someone hijacks your idea in meetings, your manager takes credit for your work, or that colleague who won't stop interrupting you.



    You'll discover why explaining how hard you worked actually hurts your career, how to showcase impact without feeling like you're bragging, and the 15-minute exercise that maps your real value.
    Your work can't speak for itself because work doesn't have a voice. You do.



    Don't forget to take a look at this week's podsheet to support your learning and exploration of the key themes and topics
    Get a full transcript of the episode here

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    22 Min.
  • Episode 89 - Confidence as a craft - Building your professional self trust

    Episode 89 - Confidence as a craft - Building your professional self trust
    May 21 2025
    Struggling with workplace confidence? You're not alone. In this episode of Career Espresso, Amanda tackles the myth that confidence is something you're born with, revealing how it's actually a skill you can develop through practice.


    Research shows that what looks like "natural confidence" is really the result of deliberate practice. This episode explores the three pillars that transform professional self-trust: competence awareness, boundary setting, and resilience through failure.


    You'll learn practical strategies to build your confidence muscle, including how to -


    ➡️ Create an evidence journal to bank your successes➡️ Practice "micro-boldness" with small daily actions➡️ Develop a resilience ritual for bouncing back from setbacks


    Plus, we address common confidence traps that hold professionals back and answer frequently asked questions about building self-trust at any career stage.


    Whether you speak up first in meetings or prefer to contribute quietly, this episode gives you actionable tools to trust yourself more deeply at work. Your career success starts with trusting yourself first.


    Don't forget to take a look at this week's podsheet to support your learning and exploration of the key themes and topics
    Get a full transcript of the episode here


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    13 Min.
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