Have A Seat...Conversations With Women In The Workplace
A lighthearted but heartfelt conversation with women about the work they do and the journey that brought them to pursue their career path.
As of June 2025, Have A Seat…Conversations with Women in the Workplace has officially wrapped after five incredible years of stories, insights, and community.
While I’m no longer actively producing new episodes, the full catalogue of conversations are still available on your favorite podcast platform and on this website. I’d love for you to have a seat and take a listen to conversations with women in the workplace.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 286
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The Silent Assassin: How to Stay Under the Radar in Meetings and Still Get Things Done
Find something you're passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.
~ Julia Child
In this episode, I explore the power of silence in conversations and meetings. I share my per…
Out of the Office, Into the Mai Tai: Amusing Out of Office Tips For Higher Ed Admin Staff
Dancing and singing is all good, but the ultimate gift is to change people's minds. What else is there? - Tina Turner
I'm flying solo in this episode and diving into tips for scheduling…
Redefining Diversity and Inclusion: Karith Foster's Revolutionary Approach
"We can certainly develop a new level of respect for one another and gain the ability to see others as worthy humans who want the same thing that we all do: to be heard, loved, respecte…
Fund Me, Maybe? Professional Development Tips for Nonprofit Admins on a Shoestring Budget
Don't bury your failures. Let them inspire you. - Unknown
Calling all non-profit administrative support pro's! Want to level up your professional development game? Look no further!
In th…
Harnessing Our Inner Strength In Our Careers and Lives, A Conversation with JJ DiGeronimo
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible JJ DiGeronimo, an award-winning author, speaker and creator of the global group Tech Savvy Women & Together We Seek.
If y…
In Memoriam of A Phenomenal Executive Assistant, Esther Williams
“When people ask what do you do? My answer: whatever it takes”
This bittersweet episode is in honor of my dear friend and colleague, Esther Williams, who passed away earlier this year.
T…
The Summer of Love and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, A Have A Seat Minicast
Look, you started your career by getting up on a stage that no one told you to get up on, saying a bunch of shit no one wanted you to say. So, tits up. ~ Susie Myerson
On this minicast e…
Thinking Outside the Box: The Need for More Supportive Workplaces for Parents, A Conversation With MomUp Co-Founder, Michelle Keefe
"The best way for us to create impact is by changing the leadership... if we have more representation in these leadership decision making roles, we could hopefully create cultures that …
Performance Improvement Coaching: Empowering Yourself and Your Employees, A Conversation with Dr. Sandra Wright
"A performance improvement plan is setting goals and steering an employee toward the right direction so they can feel empowered to being a better employee"
On this episode Dr. Sandra Wri…
Leadership is More than a Title, A Conversation with Culture Is Key Founder, Janet Livingstone
"A leader who has knowledge of self and inner strength is more able to help their team perform without feeling apologetic about it."
Janet Livingstone is the founder of Culture Is Key, a…
An Inspiring Story of A Female Food Vendor, Oh Goodie! Box CEO, Jennifer Calderon
“I was pumping myself up to remind myself to be taken seriously and to not let them push me to the side.”
Jennifer Calderon is the Founder of Oh Goodie! Box, a snack box subscription ser…
The 2023 Jobs Report: My Takeaway For Administrative Professionals
“Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think” A. A. Milne
The World Economic Forum released their 2023 Jobs Report this month. Thi…
Let's Talk Aging Parents: Real Support, Real Advice, A Conversation with Aging Parent Mentor, Janice Goldmintz
“Everybody should have the highest quality of life, not just the older parent, but their children as well. Sometimes we give ourselves to excess, so our parents have a wonderful life bu…
The Power of Communication: How to Speak Up, Be Heard and Build Confidence with Communication Expert, Karen Laos
As women, we have this strong confidence from a job perspective; and yet when it comes to ourselves, if we don’t feel we’re valuable or worthy, then it’s hard to step into our own power…
Is It Time For A Career Check In? A Have A Seat Minicast
Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong. ~ Ella Fitzgerald
As exciting as the administrative suppo…
The Benefits of Joining An Admin Community, A Have A Seat Minicast
Human beings desperately want to connect with people they know and be heard by people they don’t. ~ Seth Godin
In the spirit of celebrating our amazing profession this month, I took to t…
Reinventing Your Career and Networking With Purpose, A Conversation with Anne Hilbert
“How many times have we reinvented ourselves over and over again; each job we take is a reinvention.”
Meet Anne Hilbert! Anne has worn many hats in her working career, relying on her adm…
Opening Up The Dialogue On Diversity and Inclusion For Women in the Workplace, A Conversation with Lori Marcus and Cie Nicholson
“The cost of doing nothing is getting very expensive for companies because companies with higher gender diversity report better business results in any study that you read.” ~ Lori Marc…
From Assistant to Chief of Staff: Ready, Set, Ascend! A Conversation with Chief of Staff, Hallie Warner
“It’s nice that the Chief of Staff role is this super popular sexy title right now, and it’s cool that it’s getting more recognition and more companies are understanding the importance …
Thriving Not Just Surviving The Fast Paced Office Life
May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.― Nelson Mandela
There's no denying that a fast-paced office means hustle, like making snap decisions and juggling multiple tasks at t…