Episode Summary:

If you have aspirations to grow your wealth, thinking like a leader will help you do that.

On this episode of The Glass Sessions Podcast, Lauren and Courtney offer practical strategies that will help you build your position as a leader, regardless of your title.

They share insights including:

• Understanding company goals
• Process documentation
• Supporting effective change management
• Building cross-functional relationships
• Mastering skip-level meetings

Timestamps:

00:00 - Side Chat and what we've learned recently

05:30 - LinkedIn Tips and Personal Branding

10:40 - Standing Out as a Leader at Any Level Discussion

23:11 - Supporting Change Management as an IC

23:37 - The Role of Onboarding Buddies

25:36 - Effective Disagreement and Leadership

30:06 - Building Cross-Functional Relationships

32:57 - The Importance of Skip-Level Meetings

40:19 - Is This Okay? Promotion Without Interviewing

Links & Resources:
Detailed Show Notes: https://www.theglassadvisory.com/theglasssessionspodcast
The Glass Advisory: https://www.theglassadvisory.com/


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Have a workplace situation you'd like us to talk through? Submit it here: https://www.theglassadvisory.com/contact

If you’re interested in one-on-one career advising or want to partner with The Glass Advisory to support your growing business, visit us at ⁠theglassadvisory.com⁠.

Episode Summary:

From career pivots to burnout prevention, this conversation is filled with tips to navigate professional growth while protecting your mental health.

Joining us is special guest Dr. Geena Guerrido, therapist and professor at Santa Ana College, who shares practical tools for setting boundaries, managing stress, and aligning your career with your values.

We also dive into:

• What COVID changed about workplace expectations
• How to celebrate your career wins
• Strategies for supporting your mental health at work

Timestamps:

00:00 - Side Chat and what we've learned recently

08:29 - Workplace Mental Health with Dr. Geena Guerrido discussion

28:25 - Identifying Stressors & Setting Boundaries

33:37 - Journaling & Values-Based Decision-Making

41:38 - Social Media & Its Impact on Well-being

44:01 - Advocating for Boundaries at Work

48:12 - Is This Okay? Enforcing Your Lunch Break

Links & Resources

Detailed Show Notes: https://www.theglassadvisory.com/theglasssessionspodcast

The Glass Advisory: https://www.theglassadvisory.com/

Have a workplace situation you'd like us to talk through? Submit it here: https://www.theglassadvisory.com/contact

If you’re interested in one-on-one career advising or want to partner with The Glass Advisory to support your growing business, visit us at ⁠theglassadvisory.com⁠.

How do you actually connect with people when your “office” is a Slack thread and your meetings are a sea of floating heads?

In this episode, Lauren and Courtney get real about the ups and downs of building meaningful relationships in remote-first workplaces. From awkward Zoom intros to making the most of in-person events, they share hard-earned lessons, personal stories, and tangible strategies that actually work.

You’ll hear:

• Why your video presence matters more than you think

• How to show up (without oversharing) to build real trust

• Tips for using employee resource groups and company culture to your advantage

• What to do if you’re remote and can’t travel for team events

Whether you’re fully remote, hybrid, or managing a distributed team, this episode is packed with insights that will help you build stronger, more human connections no matter where you work.

Timestamps
00:00 Side Chat and what w'eve learned recently
09:50 Building remote relationships discussion
14:13 Make the most of your in-person time
29:45 How to take advantage of company resources to build community
38:30 Is This Okay? Not traveling for team onsites

Links & Resources:

Detailed Show Notes: https://www.theglassadvisory.com/theglasssessionspodcast

The Glass Advisory: https://www.theglassadvisory.com/

Have a workplace situation you'd like us to talk about? Submit it here: https://www.theglassadvisory.com/contact

If you’re interested in one-on-one career advising or want to partner with The Glass Advisory to support your growing business, visit us at ⁠theglassadvisory.com⁠.