This Is Woman's Work with Nicole Kalil

The lack of maturity we’ve come to tolerate in leadership today is astounding. Impulsiveness isn’t authenticity, volume isn’t strength, and tantrums definitely aren’t leadership. True leadership demands emotional maturity, and that’s exactly what we’re exploring in this episode of This Is Woman’s Work. Our guest, Dr. Christie Smith, is an author, international speaker, and advisor with over 35 years of experience guiding Fortune 500 C-Suite leaders on strategy, culture, and leadership. She’s held executive positions at Accenture, Deloitte, and Apple and is the founder of The Humanity Studio™, a media, research, and advisory institute revolutionizing the way we work to improve the way we live. Her new book, Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts are Creating a New Human Powered Leader, just hit the shelves. Dr. Smith joins us to discuss how emotional maturity is a superpower for women in leadership. This conversation is an invitation to embrace the challenge of leadership—not just with confidence and capability but with presence, groundedness, and a willingness to grow. Because leadership isn’t about being powerful or perfect—it’s about being human. Connect with Dr. Christie Smith: Website: http://www.thehumanitystudio.com/  Book: https://www.smith-monahan.com/  Related Podcast Episodes: Lead Bigger with Anne Chow | 253 The Sixth Level Of Leadership with Dr. Stacy Feiner | 236 Who’s Entitled Now?! with Dr. Jessica Kriegel | 237 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music

From our choices to our looks, biology to identity, marriage to motherhood, careers to caregiving—women are often handed two options: defy or conform. But what if defying expectations isn’t about rebellion for rebellion’s sake? What if it’s about trusting yourself enough to say no when the world demands yes? In this episode of This Is Woman’s Work, we’re talking about how to defy expectations with the brilliant Dr. Sunita Sah. Dr. Sah is an award-winning professor at Cornell University, an expert in organizational psychology, and a leading researcher on influence, authority, compliance, and defiance. Her new book, DEFY: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes, is a rallying cry for ending submissive behavior and living authentically. This conversation isn’t about being difficult—it’s about being true to yourself. Whether you’re standing up to societal pressures, breaking free of outdated norms, or simply giving yourself permission to live authentically, this episode will inspire you to rewrite the rules and embrace the power of no. As women, we’re often taught to conform, but Dr. Sah shows us why defying expectations isn’t just an act of resistance—it’s an act of self-preservation and growth. Connect with Dr. Sunita Sah: Website: https://sunitasah.com/  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Defy-Power-World-That-Demands/dp/0593793714  IG: https://www.instagram.com/drsunitasah/  X: https://x.com/ProfSunitaSah  Related Podcast Episodes: 159 / Unapologetically BOLD with Vaneese Johnson 201 / How To Find The Right Words When Creating Boundaries with Amy Green Smith Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music

Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s becoming increasingly common but still manages to get a few raised eyebrows and a chorus of “but whyyy?” in social settings—being sober or sober curious. More and more people are taking a closer look at their relationship with alcohol and realizing it’s not one they want to keep. This episode isn’t about judgment; it’s about empowerment. Our mission today is to help you make the best decisions for you. Because, ultimately, that is woman’s work. Our guest, Amanda Kuda, is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert, holistic life coach, and author of Unbottled Potential: Break Up With Alcohol and Break Through to Your Best Life. Amanda’s mission is to help ambitious, soul-centered women let go of alcohol to step into their full potential. She’s here to show us how elective sobriety can unlock doors we didn’t even realize were closed and become a powerful tool for personal growth. I encourage you to take time to reflect and be intentional about your choices. Whether it’s rethinking your relationship with alcohol, setting boundaries, or breaking free from habits that no longer serve you, the message remains the same: YOU are the decider. Connect with Amanda Kuda:  Website: https://www.amandakuda.com  21-Day Challenge: amandakuda.com/challenge (code TIWW for free challenge) Book: https://a.co/d/fHooI5M  IG: instagram.com/amandakuda Related Podcast Episodes: How To Know When It’s Time to Quit with Goli Kalkhoran | 266 5 Steps To Forging Your Own Path with Katie Horwitch | 232 5-Steps To Making Big Decisions with Abby Davisson | 222 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music

Feeling like anxiety and panic are running the show? You’re not alone. But here’s the thing—anxiety isn’t supposed to be part of what it means to be doing woman’s work. Yet, so many of us experience it that it feels like it’s become part of the job description. In this episode, we’re flipping the narrative from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What is my body trying to tell me?”—because it’s time to panic less and live more. Our guest, Dr. Nicole Cain, is a trailblazer in integrative mental and emotional wellness. With a degree in clinical psychology, training in EMDR, and a license as a Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Cain takes a multidisciplinary approach that combines medical, psychological, and holistic health. She’s also the author of Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever. If you’ve been feeling like anxiety is calling the shots, this conversation is here to remind you—you get the final word. Your body isn’t betraying you; it’s communicating with you. Thanks to Dr. Cain, you’ll learn it’s not about fixing what’s "wrong" but about tuning in, listening, and giving your body exactly what it needs. So here’s to living lighter, loving harder, and reminding anxiety that we’re the ones in charge. Connect with Dr. Nicole Cain: Website: https://drnicolecain.com/ Free quiz: https://drnicolecain.com/anxiety-quiz Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737883/panic-proof-by-dr-nicole-cain/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drnicolecain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNicoleCain/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe-hcFYhi5QMmXcR_kNippQ/ Podcast: https://drnicolecain.com/podcast/ Related Podcast Episodes: How To Breathe: Breathwork, Intuition and Flow State with Francesca Sipma | 267 How Our Dysregulated Nervous Systems Are Impacting Us with Victoria Albina | 244 Toxic Productivity with Israa Nasir | 254 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music