“He said, ‘Well, Janet. I'll say what I really thought of you when I first saw you. The first thing I thought is, “Oh, here's blonde bimbo. And what is she going to say?”’ [...] Then he goes, ‘You talked and I thought, Wow, Barbie has a brain.’”
In this episode, I talk about something women leaders are unfortunately no strangers to: being underestimated or stereotyped because of their appearance or simply because they are women. If you’ve ever had the experience of being pigeon-holed or underestimated because of judgments people make based on unconscious biases they may have, you’ll want to listen to this episode.
I share two stories of my own and offer some tips to navigate this type of situation when it arises.

In this episode:

• When an executive assumed I was a junior employee and not the session leader
• How I handled it and what I learned from that situation
• When a male colleague admitted that he had initially assumed that I must be a “blonde bimbo”
• How to maintain your power and presence when you cannot control the judgements of others
• How to counter being underestimated

Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @janetioli
Janet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

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“The research shows that many of us do not develop new convincing techniques past the age of six. So, wherever your set point is in kindergarten or first grade, that's pretty much what you're going to do from a convincing strategy as an adult because most of us are too scared to try something new. We're only going to do what worked in the past.” - Adele Gambardella
If you want to have greater influence at work and in your life, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
I talk to Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey, the Founders of the Convincing Company. They're two accomplished professionals with diverse backgrounds and the shared mission of helping leaders be more convincing.
You'll be able to upgrade your convincing techniques as Chip shares some of his raw expertise from his time as an FBI hostage negotiator and Adele brings her knowledge as an award-winning business publicist and crisis communications expert to the table.

In this episode:

• How Adele and Chip got to work together
• Making people feel seen instead of manipulated
• Deeply attuning yourself to who you want to convince
• Desyncing with others for change
• Helping someone expand their possibilities
• Bridging to a new future
• Listening to the unstated narrative
• The importance of adapting convincing styles
• Forensic listening for better convincing
• And more!

Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.

Resource Links:
Adele Gambardella is an Award-winning Business Publicist and Crisis Communications Expert and Chip Massey is a Former FBI Hostage Negotiator and Special Agent. Together they founded the Convincing Company, a crisis communications and interactive training firm with leaders with 50+ years of combined experience.
Get their book Convince Me: High-Stakes Negotiation Tactics to Get Results in Any Business Situation.
Connect with today’s guests on LinkedIn: Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @janetioli
Janet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

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“That 90-year-old woman was once 9 years old. I think people forget that they were once that age.”

In this episode, I talk to my goddaughter, Ariel Debeniotis, a 16-year old high schooler, to get her thoughts about what Gen Z is expecting from the world of work. As someone who is working in her first job, you’ll learn about what Generation Z is thinking about the workplace and get a window into their daily struggles and thoughts.

In this episode:

• The experience of a first job
• What makes a good and bad manager
• The importance of effectively teaching and training employees
• Generation Z: misunderstood or lazy?
• The pressures of being a young girl in today's world
• Self-worth and finding your voice
• And more!

Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.

Noteworthy Quotes from This Episode
“I'm glad I can find someone who I get along with and who Is helpful and who I trust enough to talk about anything with.”
“There are going to be people I don't like everywhere. So I can't really get away from that.”
“Am I meeting their expectations? Am I doing everything that they want?”

Resource Links:
Ariel Debeniotis is a Junior in High School. She is 16 years old and wise beyond her years.
Catch up with the first video podcast Ariel and I did together 5 years ago, Inclusion: Simplified by an 11-year old.

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @janetioli
Janet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

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“Look for the extraordinary, the simple, delicate extraordinary. But to see, to find it in nature and in other people and in situations, and in organization state, there's almost always something you can find that is precious, but you have to look.”

When I first started studying human development, I encountered Dr. Cook-Greuter’s books and theory of ego development. I was enlightened by her in a way that is difficult to explain. Her work on how we develop as adults is foundational to understanding ourselves and many of the issues we encounter as we navigate the world.

In this episode, I am honored to talk with the legendary Dr. Susanne Cook-Greuter, an international authority on adult and ego development.

As a realist with decades of experience and study in adult development , she discusses both the lighter and darker sides of humanity. She also provides deep insights into ways we can learn and improve as human beings.

If you are interested in the future of humanity and evolving to be a better human, tune in to this profound talk where Dr. Cook-Greuter and I dive deep into the real challenges we face as humans.

In this episode:

• Understanding Dr. Cook-Greuter’s theory of ego development
• Wise advice for self-mastery
• The importance of becoming more aware rather than operating on autopilot
• Organizational structures that foster good leadership
• Human nature and the steady demise of our species.
• Finding joy and serenity in life
• How you can live a life with more soul
• And more!

Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.

Resource Links:
Dr. Susanne Cook-Greuter is an international authority on adult and ego development. She is the creator of the MAP instrument and its assessment methodology. Dr. Cook-Greuter is an independent scholar known worldwide for her seminal work in adult development theory and is a keynote speaker at conferences internationally. She has charted new territory in defining mature adult development.
You can find Dr. Cook-Greuter’s PhD dissertation that’s still making an impact today here.
Connect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Dr. Susanne Cook-Greuter

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @janetioli
Janet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

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“It's not about completely eliminating ego, but about recognizing when it's taking over and consciously choosing to realign with a soul-driven purpose.“

In this episode, I talk about the delicate balance between ego and soul in leadership. Let’s explore when ego may be beneficial and when it may get in the way, as well as how we can lead from a place of soul instead.

In this episode:

• Ego-driven leadership
• What it means to lead with soul
• How to balance ego and soul
• And more!

Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.

Noteworthy Quotes from This Episode
“Ego. We keep using that word. [It] isn't inherently bad. In fact, a healthy ego can be a driving force behind confidence, behind ambition and resilience. So, we need ego.”
“When we let our ego run the show, we lose sight of what really matters, our purpose, our values, and our connection to others.”
“Leading with soul requires humility, self-awareness, and a willingness to put the needs of others above your own.”
“Remember, the most impactful leaders aren't those who demand power and control, but those who inspire, uplift, and lead with purpose.”

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @janetioli
Janet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

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“I know that right now leading is tough, and that there is a pathway to more ease and more joy along with more success. We just need to forge a different way of leading.”

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Jennifer Garvey Berger, one of the leading experts in the world on human development and leadership, and the co-founder and CEO of Cultivating Leadership. Dr. Garvey Berger works with leaders to help them develop the ability to navigate complexity in the world and she’ll be sharing some of her wise insights with us today.

This conversation is deep, insightful, and applicable both to those leading in organizations and to anyone who is looking to lead their life more effectively.

In this episode:

• Developing a new relationship to our stories
• People’s ability to change
• The biggest challenges leaders face today
• The #1 habit leaders need to cultivate
• The need to control things
• Navigating complexity and uncertainty
• Prioritizing relationships and connection
• Forging a new way of leading
• And more!

Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.

Resource Links:
Dr. Jennifer Garvey Berger is one of the leading experts in the world in the field of human development. She is co-founder and CEO of Cultivating Leadership, a company that works with leaders to help them develop the ability to deal with complexity in the world. She also applies human development principles, concepts, and theories to the work that she does with leaders. She is someone to listen to as her insights have tremendous depth and are backed by what we know about human development and navigating complexity.
You can find all of Jennifer’s books here.
Learn more about Cultivating Leadership at cultivatingleadership.com
Connect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Dr. Jennifer Garvey Berger

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @janetioli
Janet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

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“Can you show yourself the same respect that you show your parents, your teachers and military leaders, your coaches, and your bosses? That's the biggest challenge that most people have.”
If you're trying to up your game in work and in life, you definitely don't want to miss this episode.
I talk to Dre Baldwin, a former professional athlete turned author, speaker, and CEO and founder of Work On Your Game Inc. He brings practical tips and insights for personal mastery in an inspirational style that will help you with discipline, confidence, mental toughness, and more.
Our discussion highlights some of the keys to success in anything you are attempting to master in your life.

In this episode:

• Dre’s journey from professional sports to 'Work On Your Game'
• Tips for mental conditioning and personal mastery
• The influence of your environment and others
• How to get yourself to do things you don’t want to do to get to where you want to be
• Understand discipline and the importance of structure
• Setting non-negotiable rules for yourself
• Step into the Super You
• Handling setbacks and failures
• 3 requirements of a leader that elevates others
• And more!

Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, she helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.

Resource Links:
For Dre’s videos and 'Work On Your Game' podcast go to @DreB on YouTube.
Check out the book where Dre talks about mental conditioning: Work On Your Game: Use the Pro Athlete Mindset to Dominate Your Game in Business, Sports, and Life.
Learn more about confidence and building confidence in Dre’s book: The Super You: Unlocking and Living With Your Highest Level Of Confidence.
LinkedIn: Dre Baldwin

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @janetioli
Janet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

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I’m excited to bring back one of our most popular episodes from last year. Whether you're hearing it for the first time, or you're giving it a second listen, I hope you enjoy this insightful conversation.
In this power-packed episode, I talk to Julia Boorstin, CNBC’s Senior Media & Technology Reporter and creator of CNBC’s ‘Disruptor 50’. Julia has over two decades of experience as a business reporter and has interviewed thousands of successful and well-known executives, CEOs, and founders. From this experience and exposure, Julia has become a staunch advocate for gender equity in leadership positions.
You'll hear Julia share her thoughts and research interview findings regarding women in leadership from her new book “When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them”. Her interviews highlight the leadership approaches of women founders and what all leaders can learn from them.

In this episode:

• The winning leadership strategies of women leaders who defy the odds
• The great challenge of breaking out of the current dominant pattern of leadership
• Ways the systemic issues that prevent gender equity can be addressed
• Takeaways from interviewing thousands of CEO’s and executives
• How all leaders can maximize their impact and create a more equitable workplace
• The skills and strengths that are key for all leaders in this time of uncertainty
• And more!

The episode originally aired on Feb 14, 2023.

Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.

Resource Links:
Julia Boorstin’s book When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them.
You can find McKinsey & Company’s full 2022 Report on Women in the Workplace here.
Reshma Saujani’s book Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think) and the Marshall Plan for Moms here.
Eve Rodsky’s book Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live).

Connect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Julia Boorstin

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @janetioli
Janet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

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