Mirroring is sometimes referred to as the Chameleon Effect and it is essentially when we are mimicking or reflecting what our conversation partner is doing back to them.Multiple research studies have shown that this technique often causes others to like...

As we head into February, I am wondering how your New Year resolutions are coming along? If you're like the rest of us, you've likely not kept up with the goals you set for yourself because achieving lasting behavior change is not as simple as merely...

Small talk has such a bad reputation as being boring or inconsequential. But this couldn't be further from the truth!In this episode, I share two mindset shifts that will make you more open to having small talk, followed by two golden tips to make you...

Having allies — people who know you and are willing to advocate on your behalf when you aren't in the room — is one the most effective ways of achieving career success.In this episode, I share two specific strategies that will help you raise your...

How often have we let the fear of not already being good at something hold us back from growing or moving in the direction of our dreams?In this episode, I share the inspiration I took from my dear friend's newborn baby to remind myself  of the simple...

Coming back from my 2-week hiatus, I am excited to chat with Nashville-based licensed therapist, Jamila Walker, in this episode as we discuss:Loneliness and how many minority professionals may be suffering form it without realizing they...

Although I didn’t move to the U.S. until I was 11, Thanksgiving has become one of my favorite American holidays. Yes, a big part of that has to do with the great food we get to eat at the thanksgiving table. There’s turkey, stuffing, casseroles, pies… and if you’re an immigrant, probably a bunch of other really delicious dishes from wherever your family is from too. But there’s also the thankfulness part. The part where we humble ourselves. Acknowledge our privilege. And feel grateful for...

If a colleague were to ask you about your weekend or after-work plans, would you open up and share... or do you prefer to keep your personal life separate from your professional one?This episode explores why sharing more of your personal life at work...

It's annual review time again! To help you prepare as best as possible for this all-important meeting, this re-air episode dives into what you can do before, during, and after your review to position yourself for optimum success.Email me at...

Impostor Syndrome affects most people to a certain degree. But it can manifest in very specific ways in immigrant communities.In this episode, I chat with first-gen Chicana psychotherapist, Lupita Martinez, on how Impostor Syndrome impacts minority...

To continue last week's conversation on introversion, this week, I dive into the simple two-step process I use to manage my  energy levels in order to be the social butterlfy my business requires me to be. * * *For a direct link to this episode, visit...

There is a lot of talk about what it means to be an introvert and with that comes a lot of false assumptions.In this episode, I dive into what it actually means to be an introvert and how we can overcome the limiting beliefs we assign ourselves to make...

Last week, I missed my weekly episode upload and I came down pretty harshly on myself for it. Luckily, a pre-scheduled therapy session gave me a more nuanced understanding of self-compassion so I could apply the same care I show other people to myself...

In this episode, I am excited to sit down with Adrienne Dinkelacker, who is the older sister of Loreen Dinkelacker from episode 27!In addition to being a seasoned recruiter, Adrienne is also a certified coach who has been leading meditation practices...

The past few episodes have been heavily focused on how we can overcome our fears and thoughts of self-doubt so that we can speak up confidently in front of our peers. But why is speaking up such an important skill in the first place?There are two big...

As an addendum to last week's episode, I invited Nawal Mustafa (aka @thebraincoach) onto the show this week to continue our discussion around confidence.Nawal has a B.Sc. in Behavior, Cognition and Neuroscience and an M.A. in Clinical Neuropsychology....

In this episode, I share an audio clip from Nawal Mustafa, who is a neuroscientists PhD candidate working on becoming a clinical psychologist. In it, she shares some simple and effective strategies for boosting your confidence when you feel nervous or...

In this episode, I sit down with licensed therapist, executive coach, and founder of Run Walk Talk, Sepideh Saremi to discuss the pivotal role mental health plays in determining our success at work.Tune in for an insightful conversation around:How to...

A question I get all the time is whether or not I can help someone get rid of their accent. Many people think their accent makes others not like them... or not take them as seriously... or not want to listen to them.Some even think their accent prevents...

In this special Ask A Recruiter episode, I sit down with seasoned tech recruiter, Loreen Dinkelacker, to get her insights and advice on every step of the interview process. Together, we explore:Pre-InterviewHow to best position yourself as a candidate...

Given the huge role interviews play on whether or not we get the job, the whole process can make even the most confident and competent of us feel a little nervous. But while some anxiety before and during a job interview is normal, we can't let that...

Silence is an under-rated, yet powerful tool that can make you more influential and effective in business. In this episode, I highlight 4 key situations where using silence can help you make a bigger impact — in how you present, how you negotiate, how...

Regardless of your situation or circumstance, the only way you will ever achieve your goals and accomplish your dreams is if you know your value and believe in what you can do.In this episode, EHS engineer Paulina Castrellon shares how she defied the...

Joy triggers help us remain balanced and sane amid hard or stressful situations. Learn how to find & cultivate your own joy triggers in this episode :)* * *For more information, visit saharmandi.com.You can also find and subscribe to Speak Up &...