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Feeling stuck in a career you chose when you were basically a teenager? Nat and Kristen tackle the mid-career wobble that hits when you realise your 18-year-old self maybe didn't have it all figured out. They break down how to pivot without blowing up your life, why being a beginner is actually your superpower, and how to use your existing skills in totally new ways. Plus: the expertise trap that narrows your vision, and practical tips for moving from career panic to discovery mode without waiting for perfect timing.Loved what you heard? Pass it on and leave us a 5-star review! 'Til next week, Powrsuiters! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at ⁠hello@powrsuit.com⁠ Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, and be sure to check out our Membership Network at ⁠www.powrsuit.com

Enjoy a replay of one we wish we'd heard earlier in our careers #redoOne in two people quit over their manager, but here's the thing: this relationship is actually a two-way street, and there's way more you can control than you think. Most managers get about 4 hours of leadership training per month, so it's up to us to manage up. In Powrsuit fashion, we lead with self-leadership and serve up actionable tips on how to crack your manager's communication code, stop making assumptions, and take control of the dynamic. When you're stuck with each other anyway, might as well make it work, right? Loved what you heard? Pass it on and leave us a 5-star review! 'Til next week, Powrsuiters! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at ⁠hello@powrsuit.com⁠ Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, and be sure to check out our Membership Network at ⁠www.powrsuit.com.

Nat and Kristen admit they've completely forgotten if they even did a word of the year last time, so this year they're making it stick. They break down why 90% of New Year's resolutions fail (know when 'quitter's day' is?), then brainstorm their 2026 words - 'patience' for playing the long game, and 'true' for everything from boundary-setting to not underselling yourself. For anyone who wants a flexible guide that won't collapse the second you eat an entire bag or chips.Loved it? Share it and leave us a 5-star review! Got a topic for us? Email hello@powrsuit.com. Follow Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join us at www.powrsuit.com for bite-sized professional development that actually fits into your week. 'Til next time, Powrsuiters!

Time to take a look back at 2025 - a year Nat calls 'three thirds' (great start, fell off a cliff, optimistic end) while Kristen just found it grindy. They talk about couch patches and perimenopause energy crashes, the weirdness of starting a business during an economic downturn, and how Kristen got unexpectedly obsessed with the Blue Jays making the World Series while in Canada. Plus: letting go of expectations (about yourself and others), why moving your body for joy beats any gym routine, and rating 2025 a solid six out of ten - because honestly, it was hard, but there were wins worth celebrating! Reflect on your year here: https://powrsuit.com/powrsuit-reflection/Loved it? Share it and leave us a 5-star review! Got a topic for us? Email hello@powrsuit.com. Follow Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join us at www.powrsuit.com for bite-sized professional development that actually fits into your week. 'Til next time, Powrsuiters!

Nat and Kristen dig into the unhelpful stories women tell themselves about busyness, value, and work - like doing 'three people's jobs' (you're not working 120 hours, sorry), wearing exhaustion like a badge of honour, or crawling towards the finish line every single year. They explore why guys seem relaxed while women are frazzled at the same level, the power of asking 'should I take this on?' instead of 'can I?', and why testing your assumptions by occasionally just NOT doing something can be surprisingly career-friendly. Loved it? Share it and leave us a 5-star review! Got a topic for us? Email hello@powrsuit.com. Follow Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join us at www.powrsuit.com for bite-sized professional development that actually fits into your week. 'Til next time, Powrsuiters!

Ever wondered what golf clubs have to do with workplace influence? In our 100th episode (!!!), we're digging into why influence matters (hint: we're losing out on promotions and too many wins). With some brilliant insights from negotiation coach Stu Van Rij, we share our own embarrassing influence fails, surprising wins, and three practical strategies that don't involve pretending to be someone you're not. Whether you're tired of being talked over in meetings or just want to get your teenager to wear weather-appropriate clothing (we tried), this one's an easy listen! Plus, Margot Robbie drops some unexpected wisdom about what leadership really means.  'Til next week, Powrsuiters! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at ⁠hello@powrsuit.com⁠ Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, and be sure to check out our Membership Network at ⁠www.powrsuit.com.

Too busy? Feeling overwhelmed? We're revisiting our most impactful episode on the 80/20 Principle - where 20% of your efforts drive 80% of your results. From your go-to outfits to relationship dynamics, this principle is everywhere once you spot it. Learn how to drop perfectionism, embrace minimal viable planning, and focus on what truly matters. Make 2025 your year of doing less, better. Resources: Our best tips on the 80/20 rule.  'Til next week, Powrsuiters! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at ⁠hello@powrsuit.com⁠ Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, and be sure to check out our Membership Network at ⁠www.powrsuit.com.

Ready to ditch the ‘new year, new me’ pressure? Join us for a modern take on why starting slow is your secret weapon for sustainable success. We're diving into the science of why rushing into changes actually backfires, and how the tortoise approach leads to better results in your career, business, and life. Discover practical ways to work with your natural rhythms - perfect for women who want to make real progress without burning out.  'Til next week, Powrsuiters! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at ⁠hello@powrsuit.com⁠ Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, and be sure to check out our Membership Network at ⁠www.powrsuit.com.

Welcome back to one of our most requested Powrup episodes - where we tackle executive presence with a fresh take that's just as relevant today as when it first aired. Research shows women often get vague feedback on their executive presence, while men receive specific tips - so let's change that! We dive into authentic leadership, exploring how to command presence while staying true to ourselves and sharing our wisdom. Thanks for listening to this special replay from Powrsuit! Resources: How to give feedback How to ask for feedback  'Til next week, Powrsuiters! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at ⁠hello@powrsuit.com⁠ Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, and be sure to check out our Membership Network at ⁠www.powrsuit.com.

Happy New Year! As a special reminder to get off on the right foot in 2025, we replay our dive into the common career advice women can and should ignore.  We explore how typical tips like "find a mentor" and "fake it till you make it" often do more harm than good by reinforcing gender bias instead of challenging it. In Powrsuit fashun', we focus on actionable insights that truly help women, like finding champions, being authentic, and understanding the real value of confidence. Tune in to learn how to navigate your career with advice that genuinely supports your growth and success and leave behind the tips that hold you back. 'Til next week, Powrsuiters! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at ⁠hello@powrsuit.com⁠. Follow Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram! Join our Membership Network at ⁠www.powrsuit.com

Nat and Kristen dig into why many of us feel uncomfortable about holding power and having ambition. We attempt to introduce the Cedar Barstow framework of power (in a very light way!) and challenge ourselves whether power means control or influence. Ultimately, we want to explore why 'I don't care about power' thinking deserves some real examination. Loved it? Share it and leave us a 5-star review! Got a topic for us? Email hello@powrsuit.com. Follow Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join us at www.powrsuit.com for bite-sized professional development that actually fits into your week. 'Til next time, Powrsuiters!

Nat and Kristen dig into why we're all comparing ourselves to everyone else - and how it's keeping us stuck. They cover the amygdala's role in making you feel like a loser when someone else gets promoted, why Kristen was hunting for designer labels in op shops at age 12, and how to train your Instagram algorithm to stop showing you things that make you feel rubbish. Plus: why measuring progress on your own terms changes everything, and how knowing your 12-month goal stops you spiralling when everyone else seems to be winning (yeah, right).Loved it? Share it and leave us a 5-star review! Got a topic for us? Email hello@powrsuit.com. Follow Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join us at www.powrsuit.com for bite-sized professional development that actually fits into your week. 'Til next time, Powrsuiters!

Have you noticed you'll drop everything for an email but can't find 15 minutes for yourself? Nat and Kristen dig into why we're so good at meeting everyone else's urgency but terrible at our own. They cover five practical hacks to stop deprioritising yourself - from fake deadlines with actual stakes to ‘temptation stacking’. Plus: why signing up for stupid races worked for Kristen, and the push-up challenge that saved lockdown for Nat. For anyone who's ‘too busy’ to invest in themselves!Loved it? Share it and leave us a 5-star review! Got a topic for us? Email hello@powrsuit.com. Follow Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join us at www.powrsuit.com for bite-sized professional development that actually fits into your week. 'Til next time, Powrsuiters!

The job market's gone from employees calling the shots to everyone staying put because it feels too risky to move. Nat and Kristen tackle what to do when you're stuck in a role you'd rather leave but can't - from learning new skills on company time to actually grabbing lunch with people who aren't your usual work besties. They cover building relationships across teams (yes, even with finance and legal), documenting your wins to stay sane, and how to make your current job suck less while you wait for the market to loosen up. Loved it? Share it and leave us a 5-star review! Got a topic for us? Email hello@powrsuit.com. Follow Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join us at www.powrsuit.com for bite-sized professional development that actually fits into your week. 'Til next time, Powrsuiters!

Nat and Kristen tackle strategic thinking - the skill everyone claims they want until they actually have to do it. They break down why we confuse 'having ideas' with solving problems, how asking 'why' five times can save you from building yet another doomed app, and why that shiny new website you're pitching definitely won't solve anything. Plus: why strategic thinkers are problem solvers not ideas people, whether we're all just chasing dopamine hits at work, and why some would rather tick boxes than deal with actual ambiguity.Loved it? Share it and leave us a 5-star review! Got a topic for us? Email hello@powrsuit.com. Follow Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join us at www.powrsuit.com for bite-sized professional development that actually fits into your week. 'Til next time, Powrsuiters!

Ever sent an email you immediately regretted or lost it with your kid over a few tiny things? Nat and Kristen dig into the science of why we go from zero to rage in six seconds flat. Turns out, it's your amygdala doing its overprotective thing. They share their own flying-off-the-handle moments (stabbed forks, hormonal brain file hunting, family boundary disasters), explain why your brain can't tell the difference between actual danger and someone sending you an ‘as per my previous email’ email, and give you the pause-and-breathe tactics that actually work when you're mid-hijack.Loved it? Share it and leave us a 5-star review! Got a topic for us? Email hello@powrsuit.com. Follow Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join us at www.powrsuit.com for bite-sized professional development that actually fits into your week. 'Til next time, Powrsuiters!

Nat and Kristen give you permission to deliberately fade on friendships that no longer serve you. They break down the reason/season/lifetime framework - from work besties you've moved on from to uni friends who still expect wedding invites years later. Plus: how tricky is it to navigate the mums vs non-mums divide without offending anyone?? Why 'we should catch up!' doesn't mean you actually have to, and whether friendship breakups are worth the drama. Loved it? Share it and leave us a 5-star review! Got a topic for us? Email hello@powrsuit.com. Follow Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join us at www.powrsuit.com for bite-sized professional development that actually fits into your week. 'Til next time, Powrsuiters!

Nat and Kristen unpack why five generations working together create such different approaches to everything - from handling restructures to work-life balance. Boomers climbed tenure ladders when single-income households worked, Gen X raised themselves, millennials were helicoptered, and Gen Z entered during economic chaos. Turns out everyone's being logical, just from wildly different starting points. So - what actually helps when your team feels like it's speaking different languages?Loved it? Share it and leave us a 5-star review! Got a topic for us? Email hello@powrsuit.com. Follow Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join us at www.powrsuit.com for bite-sized professional development that actually fits into your week. 'Til next time, Powrsuiters!

Nat and Kristen dig into workplace martyrdom - that toxic cycle where you're simultaneously convinced you're irreplaceable AND furious about doing everything. They break down the origins (erm, sorry millennials, you're apparently the worst culprits!), from childhood safety mechanisms to the scarcity trap that keeps you hoarding information. Plus, the 'pink and blue jobs' problem, and how helicopter parenting accidentally created Gen Z's boundary obsession. If you've ever kept score while pretending you're fine, this one's for you. Please share! Loved what you heard? Pass it on and leave us a 5-star review! 'Til next week, Powrsuiters! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at ⁠hello@powrsuit.com.⁠ Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, and be sure to check out our membership options at ⁠www.powrsuit.com

Nat and Kristen admit they're terrible at remembering names despite meeting hundreds of women every week. They break down why this matters, share actually useful memory tricks like the FACE method, and get real about pronunciation struggles - from Māori names to whether it's Megan or Meegan. Plus, their sneaky hacks for when you've totally blanked, why spelling someone's name wrong in an email is genuinely lazy, and the running joke about how many ways people mispronounce Kristen.Loved what you heard? Pass it on and leave us a 5-star review! 'Til next week, Powrsuiters! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at ⁠hello@powrsuit.com⁠ Join Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, and be sure to check out our membership options at ⁠www.powrsuit.com