Jamie Lee is an executive coach who helps women and marginalized leaders get promoted and better paid—without playing politics or throwing anyone under the bus. Risky Conversations is about the messy, brave, and brain-based side of leadership growth.
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In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech, to talk about inclusion, neurodiversity, and what it really means to create better workplaces. Tara shares her personal journey, the power of embracing differences, and actionable advice for leaders and professionals alike no matter where you are on the spectrum.

Key takeaways and timestamps:

• 0:00 - Jamie Lee and Tara May Introduction
• 1:26 – Tara May’s story: Donating a kidney and leading with heart
• 8:19 – What does Aspiritech do? Tech services with a neurodiverse team
• 14:27 – Overcoming challenges: Confidence building and imposter syndrome
• 19:46 – Communication tips for neurodivergent and neurotypical teams
• 22:38 – Addressing autism, vaccines, and debunking myths
• 29:09 – Embracing and celebrating differences in the workplace

If you’re passionate about inclusion, leadership, or just want to hear an inspiring story, this episode is for you!

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• Aspiritech website: https://aspiritech.org/
• Jamie Lee Coach website: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/

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As an executive coach for women working in male-dominated industries, I often coach on the topics of money, wealth, and self-trust.

In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Andrea Liebross—results-driven business coach, podcast host, and author of “She Thinks Big.”

Andrea shares her journey from corporate director to entrepreneur, and together we unpack what it really means to take risks, think big, and create wealth on your own terms.

If you’re an ambitious woman ready to break out of your box, this conversation is for you!

Mentioned:

• Andrea’s website https://andrealiebross.com/
• Andrea’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-liebross/
• Andrea’s Instagram Andrea Liebross (@andrea.liebross.coaching)
• Jamie’s website Jamie Lee Coach
• Jamie’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
• Jamie’s Instagram Jamie Lee (@jamieleecoach)

Key topics and timestamps:

• 0:00 – Why all worthwhile things are on the other side of a risky conversation
• 10:15 – The power of honest conversations and giving yourself permission to grow
• 19:00 – The TRUST framework for big thinking (Thought options, Real problem, Unknown, Securing support, Taking massive action)
• 32:00 – What “massive action” looks like: Real client success stories
• 36:30 – Wealth as choice: Redefining abundance beyond money
• 51:00 – Where to find Andrea’s book, podcast, and the “Silent Saboteur” quiz

Tune in for actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and a fresh perspective on what’s possible when you dare to think big!

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Glue work is the invisible, unrewarded labor that keeps teams running—but too often holds women and people of color back from promotions and pay raises.

In this episode, I share the research, the myths that keep us stuck, and a practical framework to say no with clarity, calm, and confidence.

⏱️ Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Why glue work matters (and why saying no feels risky)
• 8:30 – The research on non-promotable tasks and gender bias
• 18:55 – Myths that keep us over-committing (comfort fallacy, tiara syndrome, imposter feelings)
• 26:55 – The RESPOND framework: a step-by-step way to say no with respect
• 34:53 – Neuroscience-backed tools to calm your nervous system in tough moments
• 44:20 – Final thoughts + free resources at JamieLeeCoach.com

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Welcome to Part 6 of The Promotion Playbook Series for Smart Women in Male-Dominated Industries.

In this final episode, I coach a professional navigating one of the most common — and least talked about — challenges in career growth: ageism and making a career pivot later in your journey.

You’ll hear a candid coaching conversation about:

• Why arbitrary “years of experience” requirements may not reflect your true value
• How internalized ageism can limit us more than external bias
• The power of reframing career transitions as opportunities to grow, not “go back”
• Practical ways to leverage your experience, education, and new skills in a pivot
• Why women over 50 are a growing force in the labor market — and how to own it

If you’ve ever felt hemmed in by your role, questioned whether it’s “too late” to pivot, or wondered how to challenge age-based career limits, this episode offers fresh perspective, encouragement, and actionable reframes.

⭐ Tune in now to learn how to move forward in your career with confidence, wisdom, and renewed possibility.

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🌐 For free workshops, 100+ podcast episodes, and over 100 articles on leadership, negotiation, and confidence, visit JamieLeeCoach.com
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Welcome to Part 5 of The Promotion Playbook Series for Smart Women in Male-Dominated Industries.

In this episode, I coach a client through one of the biggest challenges women face after leaving a draining job: how to return to work without falling back into the same patterns that caused burnout.

You’ll hear a real coaching conversation about:

• Why career breaks and sabbaticals are acts of courage, not weakness
• How fear of “going back” keeps us stuck in avoidance
• The mindset reframe that helps you see every next step as new and different
• How to build confidence while stepping forward into your next role

If you’ve ever worried about repeating the same cycles of exhaustion or questioning whether you can start fresh after burnout, this episode will give you practical reframes and encouragement to move forward with clarity and choice.

⭐ Tune in to learn how to avoid the burnout boomerang and step into your next career chapter with confidence.

⭐ If this episode helped you, please leave a 5-star review — it helps other women find these free resources on leadership, negotiation, and confidence.

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Welcome to Part 4 of The Promotion Playbook Series for Smart Women in Male-Dominated Industries.

In this episode, I walk an aspiring life coach through one of the toughest questions every new coach faces: “How do I price myself?”

We unpack the fears that come with putting a dollar value on your work, the difference between pricing yourself vs. pricing your services, and why your presence and coaching impact are priceless. You’ll also hear practical steps for building confidence and credibility as a new coach:

• Why it’s okay (and even strategic) to start with free sessions
• How to gradually move from free → paid → premium rates
• Why testimonials and practice are your strongest assets
• How mentors, allies, and your “tribe” help you grow into your value

Whether you’re a brand-new coach or simply navigating how to charge for your expertise, this episode offers both philosophical insight and practical pricing strategies you can apply today.

⭐ Tune in now to learn how to confidently put a price on your services — without feeling like you’re putting a price on yourself.

⭐ If this episode helped you, please leave a 5-star review — it helps other women find these free resources on leadership, negotiation, and confidence.

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Welcome to Part 3 of The Promotion Playbook Series for Smart Women in Male-Dominated Industries.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Karen — a smart, experienced professional who never paid me a dime, but who did pay attention. She attended my free workshops, listened to the podcast, and put the tools into practice. The result? She reframed “bragging” into “informing” and landed a role that increased her income — then expanded that role into the work she truly wanted.

Karen’s story is proof that self-advocacy doesn’t have to feel pushy. When you present your experience as informing rather than bragging, you help others see your value clearly and make better decisions about promoting, hiring, or compensating you.

⭐ Tune in now to hear how one small mindset shift can change your career trajectory.

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Welcome to Part 2 of The Promotion Playbook Series for Smart Women in Male-Dominated Industries.

In the first episode, we uncovered three myths that hold women back: Tiara Syndrome, Comfort Fallacy, and the Perfectionist Fantasy. In this episode, we move from awareness to action.

I'm walking you through my Three Votes Framework — a simple, repeatable system for taking control of your career growth:

• Vote with your feet: choose workplaces where your values and strengths can thrive.
• Vote with your tribe: build allies and champions who will advocate for your advancement.
• Vote for yourself: trust your decisions, dismantle perfectionism, and back your own worth.

Through real coaching stories, you’ll learn how women in tech, finance, and beyond have applied these votes to overcome bias, advocate for themselves, and even fast-track promotions with significant pay increases.

👉 Tune in now to discover how to put your career back in your own hands.

⭐ If this episode helped you, please leave a 5-star review — it helps other women find these free resources on leadership, negotiation, and confidence.

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