409 – Staying Calm in the Chaos with Lisa Roberts: How to Lead, Rise, and Rebuild Your Career After a Break
Description
Think you need to be the loudest person in the room to lead?
...Think again.
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In this episode, tech project leader Lisa Roberts shares what it really looks like to stay grounded, direct, and effective in workplaces where everyone else is losing their cool. From managing multimillion-dollar projects to handling rooms full of yelling executives, Lisa has mastered the art of quiet power — and today, she’s teaching YOU how to do the same.
Lisa also opens up about taking a seven-year career break to raise her kids, navigating divorce, and rebuilding her entire career from scratch. Her story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and stepping back into the arena even when you’re terrified.
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🔥 How to stay calm when everyone around you is spiraling
...💬 The exact phrase Lisa uses to de-escalate high-pressure moments
...💡 Why “fake it till you make it” isn’t a weakness — it’s a strategy
...✨ How to return to the workforce after a long break (and actually thrive)
...💛 The power of women supporting women in predominantly male industries
Plus, I share my Ordinary vs. Badass moment of the week — including why sliding into DMs has surprisingly brought me JOY — and a behind-the-scenes story about how a random night of Three Dog Night VIP access became a metaphor for the kind of leadership access women deserve at work.
You’ve ever questioned your confidence in a male-heavy environment
You’re craving strategies for difficult conversations
You're coming back after a career break
You’re ready to step into leadership without pretending to be someone you’re not
DM me “waitlist” on Instagram (@ordinarytobadass) to get early access to my course:
How to Get the Promotion You Deserve — and Thrive as a Leader.
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Because if you're here… you belong in the VIP section.
In this episode, you’ll learn:This episode is for you if:🎟️ Want VIP access to your career?





