Be Business Savvy - Create a Career that Soars!

How do I grow in my career? What’s the key to greater confidence? How can I speak up with authority?Your host, Susan Colantuono, has helped women at all levels, from most industries and from around the world answer all these questions. But the answers she’s found aren’t what you will expect. And as you might know from her viral TED Talk (over 4.5 million views) the answers lie in the career advice that you probably didn’t get.Now, Susan’s sharing this key that unlocks the power of conventional advice to women AND goes far beyond typical career success tips for womenm. The key turns flawed advice into fabulous. It’s the advice that women regularly tell her they wish they had heard much earlier in their careers. If you:- Have ever felt like your career is languishing while men around you progress.- Have big dreams, but aren’t sure how to realize them.-Want your work to feel less stressful and your workload less overwhelming.- Have ever wished to speak up with greater authori

Be Business Savvy - Create a Career that Soars! is a business podcast hosted by Susan Colantuono, with 45 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Susan Colantuono hosts Be Business Savvy - Create a Career that Soars!, a business show with 45 episodes published.

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  Master Your Voice, Own Your Message

  Nov 19, 202411 minS1

  <p>In Part 3 of our conversation with Helen Jonsen, founder of Helen Jonsen Media, we dive into practical media coaching tips that every professional woman can use.</p> <p>Helen shares insights from vocal technique to signature remarks, revealing why memorization isn't the key to powerful speaking - authenticity and preparation are.</p> <p>Key Tips Covered:</p> The science behind deep breathing and vocal control Creating effective signature remarks Crafting your personal passion statement The power of authentic storytelling Why poise matters more than perfection <p>Notable Quotes: </p> <p>"Your vocal cords are strings like a guitar string...

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  The Power of Solving Real Business Problems

  Nov 12, 202410 minS1

  <h2 >Show Notes</h2> <p >In Part 2 of our conversation, Michelle Redfern reveals what makes her leadership programs transformative for ambitious women. Unlike traditional programs that focus primarily on soft skills, Michelle's approach combines essential business acumen training with real-world strategic projects sponsored by executives. Participants work in teams to solve actual organizational challenges, gaining visibility with senior leaders while building critical financial and strategic capabilities.</p> <h3 >Notable Quotes</h3> <p >"This isn't just shoving content down participants' throats. We give them real organizational problems to solve, executive sponsors to work with, and high-stakes opportunities to demonstrate their business...

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  Shine in High-Stakes Meetings - Master Executive Communication

  Oct 15, 202412 minS1

  <h2 >Show Notes</h2> Understanding business context is crucial for effective communication with senior leaders Tailoring your communication style for executive audiences is essential Preparation and practice are key to improving executive communication skills Body language and voice tone play significant roles in conveying confidence Asking insightful questions can demonstrate engagement and business acumen <h2 >Notable Excerpts</h2> <p >"There's a great quote, "Successful people ask better questions." Asking good questions is great too, because we often just focus on delivering our part of the content, but the best leaders ask good questions, which allows them to get good answers...

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  Thrive as an Ambitious Woman

  Oct 8, 202412 minS1

  <h2>Key Takeaways from Part 1 with Michelle Redfern</h2> <p>Being an ambitious woman is often seen as a risk. Lead to Soar helps members practice expressing their ambition comfortably<br><br>Ambition should be reframed as a positive force - not just for personal gain, but for improving the world around you<br><br>Developing business savvy and aligning one's ambition with the organization's goals is crucial for women's career advancement</p> <p>The top 3 benefits of the Lead to Soar community:<br>  1. A safe place for women to express their ambition without fear of judgment<br>  2. A cadence of...

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  Gillian Fox on Unlocking Confidence and Accelerate Your Career

  Oct 1, 202411 minS1

  <h2>Key Takeaways</h2> Confidence for women in the workplace is about more than just feeling self-assured; it's about showcasing your business value Developing strategic and financial acumen helps women feel more confident in their ability to contribute to the organization The focus should shift from what women want to get from their work to what they are doing to help the company and themselves get ahead Women need to actively demonstrate their value creation and communicate it effectively to senior leaders Sponsorship cannot be imposed, but providing talented women the opportunity to showcase their thinking can lead to more...

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