The Glass Sessions

In the final episode of The Glass Sessions for 2026, we’re reflecting on a year of growth, pivots, and trusting what comes next.We celebrate nearly 60 episodes of this podcast, reaching a major business revenue milestone, share how our work has evolved, and talk about why career coaching, new professional opportunities, and following what feels energizing are shaping our next chapter.Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of The Glass Sessions over the past two seasons. Stay tuned for future updates!💎

What does it actually mean to build a personal brand - and how can it create opportunities without making you feel performative or overly self-promotional?In this episode, we're joined by personal brand strategist and LinkedIn specialist Nikki Ramirez to discuss how professionals can use storytelling to build authority, credibility, and connection.In this episode:What personal branding really meansThe pillars of authority, credibility, and perspectiveHow to strengthen your LinkedIn profile and About sectionWhy “posting and ghosting” limits your resultsHow to use TOFU, MOFU, and BOFU contentHow personal branding can lead to jobs, clients, promotions, and other opportunitiesHow to navigate employer and colleague concernsWhy companies benefit from employee advocacyHow to build trust and visibility over timeTimestamps:00:00 Weekly catch-up and recommendations15:23 Meet Nikki Ramirez20:37 The pillars of a personal brand26:21 The authentic story framework28:55 Results and success stories33:02 Common LinkedIn posting mistakes38:46 The value of employee advocacy46:33 The opportunity gap on LinkedIn48:50 Profile audits and engagement55:05 Mindset, visibility, and AI01:04:54 Glassy InsightsLinks & Resources:Nikki's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerayeramirezNikki's Website: nrdigitalconsulting.comNikki's Podcast, Talk Digital To Me: nrdigitalconsulting.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠The Glass Advisory⁠⁠⁠: theglassadvisory.comCourtney's Substack: substack.com/@courtneyattheglassadvisoryIf you’re enjoying The Glass Sessions, make sure to follow/subscribe and share with someone who’s figuring out their own version of the good life.

Welcome back to another Glass Session!In this episode, we get to connect with Mischa Martineau, founder and CEO of I Am Who I Say I Am Global, an identity-based leadership development platform supporting mid-career women in tech across the United States, Turkey, Nigeria, and beyond.Mischa shares how her own lived experience, including homelessness, long-term sobriety, bipolar disorder, and recovery, became the foundation for the work she does today. Her story is one of resilience, but more than that, it’s a story of identity mastery: learning to become who you say you are before the world has fully caught up.Through her organization, Mischa helps mid-career women in tech strengthen their self-talk, build self-efficacy, and develop the internal agency needed to pursue promotions, navigate change, and stay in rooms they may not have always felt invited into. As Mischa says in the episode, “Skills open doors, but identity is what determines who walks through the door and who stays.”In this episode, we discuss:Why identity has to come before strategyHow self-talk shapes confidence, agency, and leadershipWhat mid-career women in tech need in order to stay and growHow to navigate being talked over or underestimated at workWhy AI and workplace change require a stronger sense of identityThe difference between outcomes and controlHow Mischa’s recovery and sobriety inform her definition of a good lifeTimestamps00:00 Catch-up and recommendations11:38: Mischa Martineau joins the conversation19:46 Mischa's program structure and cohorts24:45 Self-talk and self-care30:20 AI fear and change mindset41:29 Handling being talked over44:25 Charging 10X with confidence52:05 Self-efficacy and self-talk59:27 Glassy InsightsLinks & Resources:Mischa's website: iamwhoisayiam.globalSign up for a free preview of Mischa's courses by going to iamwhoisayiam.global > Courses > Sign Up For a Free PreviewMischa's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mischamartineauMischa's Instagram: instagram.com/mischamartineau⁠⁠⁠The Glass Advisory⁠⁠⁠: theglassadvisory.comCourtney's Substack: substack.com/@courtneyattheglassadvisoryIf you’re enjoying The Glass Sessions, make sure to follow/subscribe and share with someone who’s figuring out their own version of the good life.

What if AI isn't something to fear, but something that can help you build a more fulfilling career?Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Glass Sessions! This week, we sit down with Stephanie Hills, executive coach, former Fortune 500 technology executive, and founder of the Career Freedom Accelerator. Stephanie shares practical advice for navigating career growth in a rapidly changing world, from embracing AI as a productivity tool to developing executive presence and building the relationships that can accelerate your career.We explore the fears many professionals have about AI, why sponsors are just as important as mentors, and how small, consistent improvements can create meaningful career momentum over time.We discuss:The four biggest fears people have about AI and how to move beyond themWhy AI can be a career advantage instead of a threatHow to get 1% better every day and build lasting career momentumThe difference between mentors and sponsors - and why you need bothPractical ways to start using AI in your daily workHow to audit your tasks and identify opportunities for automationLeadership lessons from leading large teams in Fortune 500 companiesWhy listening is one of the most important leadership skillsBuilding executive presence and increasing your visibility at workHow to take ownership of your career growth and developmentTimestamps:00:00 Weekly Catch-Up and Recommendations11:12 Meet Stephanie Hills14:29 What Coaching Means25:10 AI Fears and Readiness28:12 Where to Start With AI43:10 Executive Presence Tips47:23 Career Freedom Accelerator55:03 Glassy InsightsLinks & Resources:Stephanie's Website: stephanieshills.comStephanie's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stephaniehillsphd⁠⁠⁠The Glass Advisory⁠⁠⁠: theglassadvisory.comCourtney's Substack: substack.com/@courtneyattheglassadvisoryIf you’re enjoying The Glass Sessions, make sure to follow/subscribe and share with someone who’s figuring out their own version of the good life.

Thanks for joining us for another Glass Session! In this episode, we sit down with leadership expert, former Silicon Valley executive, and founder of The Azzarello Group, Patty Azzarello, to discuss her new memoir, Why Is SHE Still Here? My Ungraceful Journey From the Playground to the Boardroom.Patty shares the deeply personal story behind her rise to executive leadership - from being bullied as a child and navigating life as an introvert to leading teams in some of the world's most competitive corporate environments. Along the way, she challenges conventional wisdom about confidence, networking, mentorship, and what it really takes to build a meaningful career.In This Episode:Why Patty wrote her memoirGrowing up bullied and finding her voiceThe surprising power of delegationLeadership without intimidationHow "secret passageways" open when you ask for helpPractical strategies for finding mentors and sponsorsWhy visibility matters Confidence as an outcome, not a starting pointResilience in the face of repeated setbacksAmplifying your voiceFinding meaning, energy, and purpose at workTimestamps:00:00 Weekly Catch-up and Recommendations11:04 Meet Patty Azzarello18:47 Power Without Bullying23:02 Secret Passageways Explained30:08 Making Mentorship Feel Natural35:36 Confidence Is an Outcome54:11 Finding Meaning Through Leadership55:14 Patty's Book and Where to Find Her58:28 Glassy Insights Links & Resources:Patty's website: PattyAzzarello.comPurchase Patty's book, Why is SHE Still Here?: PattyAzzarello.com/BooksPatty's Substack: PattyAzzarello.substack.comPatty's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pattyazzarello⁠⁠⁠The Glass Advisory⁠⁠⁠: theglassadvisory.comCourtney's Substack: substack.com/@courtneyattheglassadvisoryIf you’re enjoying The Glass Sessions, make sure to follow/subscribe and share with someone who’s figuring out their own version of the good life.