Queen Speaking

Episode 82: Are You Communicating What You Need?

August 16th, 2019  |  40 mins 25 secs

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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.

Episode 81: You Need A Break

August 9th, 2019  |  36 mins 27 secs

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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.

Episode 80: Women Inspiring #TeamQS: Reese Witherspoon

August 2nd, 2019  |  31 mins 11 secs

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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.

Episode 79: How To Find A Hobby

July 26th, 2019  |  1 hr 9 mins

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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).

Episode 78: How To Practice Active Listening

July 19th, 2019  |  1 hr 1 min

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Good leaders listen well, pay attention, and ask relevant questions. We talk through the ways to improve your active listening skills to help you build strong relationships. (Originally aired on 04/20/18).

Episode 77: Building A Capsule Wardrobe

July 12th, 2019  |  1 hr 36 secs

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We walk through how to pare down to the essentials, mix and match, and build your capsule wardrobe. (Originally aired on 04/06/18).

Episode 76: Meal Prep Basics

July 5th, 2019  |  1 hr 4 mins

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If you’re asking, “Where do I begin? I don’t have time or the resources to meal prep.” We uncover helpful resources and apps to get you started on your meal prep journey. (Originally aired on 03/16/18).

Episode 75: Break the Imposter Syndrome Cycle

June 28th, 2019  |  47 mins 18 secs

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Are you experiencing the Dunning-Kruger Effect—where the more experience you have, the less confident you are in the work you produce? We’re talking about the ways imposter syndrome can make you feel like a fraud, coping behaviors associated with it, and then how to break the cycle.

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Update: We’re also taking a podcast vacation for the month of July—actual vacation getaways + revisiting our Queen Speaking action plan to continue bringing you great content! As we like to say, sometimes taking a break is part of the hustle. We’ll have fresh episodes for you in few weeks. See you back here in August!

Episode 74: Manage Your Time Around Your Energy

June 21st, 2019  |  46 mins 33 secs

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We're taking time management to another level! What can we do to maximize our energy—physical, mental and emotional to impact our productivity?

Episode 73: What It Takes To Build Your Confidence

June 14th, 2019  |  49 mins 36 secs

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Inspired by Brittany Packnett’s TED talk about confidence coming from permission, community, and curiosity, we dive into more ways to boost your confidence and how to put these tips into practice.