Queen Speaking
A podcast for women as we navigate our personal and professional lives, sharing the inspiration that helps us along the way.
We found 10 episodes of Queen Speaking with the tag “how to”.
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Episode 90: Setting Boundaries With Anxious Friends
October 11th, 2019 | 35 mins 57 secs
anxiety, boundaries, how to, setting boundaries
We often talk about the anxiety we feel in different situations, and it’s always been helpful to know that we’re not alone in these feelings. In this episode, we’re exploring how we can talk about our anxiety and ask for support, while being aware of the boundaries that need to exist with the people we love and what that conversation might look like in the workplace too.
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Episode 88: Let’s Get Assertive
September 27th, 2019 | 36 mins 11 secs
assertive communication, communication, how to
We’re recapping a workshop we attended through Junior League of Rochester with Emilie Aries on assertive communication, how it differs from aggressive communication, and why it matters for women to communicate our intent.
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Episode 87: You Deserve A Day Off
September 20th, 2019 | 38 mins 30 secs
day off, how to, staycation, take a break, vacation
Not all days off are created equal. Sometimes we need to take a PTO day to do nothing or tackle chores and appointments—a day off for no reason! We’re talking about how we all should make time off a priority for ourselves even if we’re not going on a full blown vacation and how to ask your boss for it.
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Episode 86: Why We’re Rethinking "Passion"
September 13th, 2019 | 29 mins 49 secs
adopting a vision, how to, joy, passion
Simon Sinek has flipped the idea of passion on its head—it isn't something we find, it's something we experience. With that in mind, we want to dig into how we perceive passion and the impact that has on us.
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Episode 84: On Nominating Yourself
August 30th, 2019 | 39 mins 37 secs
confidence, how to, nominating yourself, self-nominate, speak up
This week, we’re channeling Gwendoline Christie who nominated herself for an Emmy and got it. We’re getting into why it’s confidence vs. narcissism when we self-nominate. From picking your moment to acknowledging your greatness, and asking what we can do to support ourselves or encourage the women around us to self-nominate. Think bigger and be bold!
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Episode 83: Take The Stress Out Of Sunday
August 23rd, 2019 | 41 mins 57 secs
how to, relaxation, sunday scaries, take the stress out of sunday
When did Sunday become such a stressful day? We’re talking about how to do more with you Sunday (hint: spend less time on chores) by mentally preparing for the week ahead and finding ways to restructure our day to enjoy both weekend days to the fullest. Sunday Scaries be gone!
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Episode 82: Are You Communicating What You Need?
August 16th, 2019 | 40 mins 25 secs
communicating our needs, how to, speaking up, the crane wife
This episode is inspired by The Crane Wife, an essay from The Paris Review. We’re talking about needs — why they matter, defining them for ourselves, and how to communicate them, even when it’s hard.
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Episode 81: You Need A Break
August 9th, 2019 | 36 mins 27 secs
burnout, how to, reflection, time off, vacation, you need a break
Sometimes vacation is the break we need and other times all we want is a breather from the day-to-day. We’re talking about how taking a step back from it all can help us realign with what matters most. Let’s clear our plates so we can fill them back up with things that make us most happy.
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Episode 80: Women Inspiring #TeamQS: Reese Witherspoon
August 2nd, 2019 | 31 mins 11 secs
how to, reese witherspoon, women inspiring #teamqs
In our latest Women Inspiring #TeamQS episode, we’re gushing about Reese Witherspoon—Big Little Lies, her media company, Hello Sunshine, the value of friendship, and why having a support system can help you conquer new and challenging work that makes a lasting impact.
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Episode 79: How To Find A Hobby
July 26th, 2019 | 1 hr 9 mins
hobbies, how to
We talk through why it’s good for your well-being to have a hobby and what questions to ask to find one that works for you. (Originally aired on 06/01/18).