Do you ever feel like your career is stuck, even though you know you're capable of so much more?

You’ve climbed the ranks and have the accomplishments to prove it.

Yet, despite all you've achieved, something feels off - maybe you're itching for a change but worry it's too late, or you’re struggling to find the balance between career success and a personal life.

In this episode of The 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Barbara O'Malley, Chief People Officer at Irish Life Group, to talk about making courageous career moves, setting clear boundaries, and the importance of advocating for ourselves as women in leadership.

Barbara’s story is so inspiring -she moved from finance to HR at a senior level without adding extra degrees, using her existing skills and passions to find a role that truly fits.

This episode is packed with insights and actionable steps, especially for any woman ready to take control of her career path and find a new level of balance.

Tune in to discover:

[00:02:00] How Barbara Pivoted From Finance to HR Executive Level

[00:05:15] How to Leverage Your Existing Strengths for a Career Shift.

[00:09:45] The Power of Using Your Voice To Create Your Own Path

[00:15:30] Barbara’s Journey Of Setting Boundaries & Finding Balance

[00:26:45] Menopause in the Workplace and Reshaping Workplace Culture

[00:30:55] Gen Z Advisory Board: Listening to the Next Generation

[00:35:10] Must Hear: Barbara’s Top Takeaways for Women in Leadership


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Are you playing small in your corporate leadership career?

I’m here to give you a little bit of tough love (with a lot of love, of course) because the world needs you stepping fully into your power right now.

You are talented, ambitious, and more than capable, yet sometimes feel like a wallflower at work.

Whether it’s second-guessing your value or fearing how others might perceive you, let’s face it - holding back isn’t helping you or anyone around you.

Maybe you hesitate to speak up in meetings or hold back from pushing for that next promotion because of self-doubt in your capabilities.

Imposter syndrome, overthinking, and the urge to people-please can keep even the best of us feeling stuck - and it’s time to break out of that cycle!

Tune in to this episode, to learn:

• Tell-tale signs you’re playing small in your leadership career—and how to break free
• Why playing small is holding you back—and the mindset shifts you need to step up
• Real stories of transformation: women who found confidence by stepping up boldly
• Powerful strategies to conquer imposter syndrome and end the cycle of overthinking

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Welcome to a very special episode of The 360 LeadHership Podcast! This week, we're celebrating a huge milestone - our 150th episode!

Thanks to your incredible support, we've achieved an impressive listenership with over 50,000 downloads. It's been an amazing journey that's seen us reach the top spot on Apple Podcasts multiple times, and we couldn't have done it without you.

Whether you're a loyal listener or tuning in for the first time, you're in for a treat as we take a look back at some of our top-performing episodes.

Our team has dug deep into the archives to bring you snippets from the best episodes that have resonated most with our audience.

You will hear powerful strategies and inspiring advice, all designed to help you excel as a woman in leadership.

Thank you for Listening. We wouldn’t be here without YOU - our amazing loyal listeners!

Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll learn:

• Setting Goals: Listen to Denise Kenny Byrne as she shares how to turn your vision board into reality.
• Tired of being micromanaged? Learn practical tips on how to handle it and reclaim your autonomy at work.
• How to cultivate the kind of confidence and authority that makes people take notice
• How to ask for a salary increase - and actually get it!
• What Executive Presence actually means in 2024

Mentioned on this episode:

#132 Vision board to reality: How to actually achieve your most ambitious goals with Denise Kenny Byrne (The Head Plan)

#139 The Number 1 Thing You Need To Build Confidence at Work [Must Listen]

#86 How to Ask for a Salary Increase and Actually Get it

#82 5 Steps to handle your Micromanager Boss and Take Back Control

# Executive Presence Part 1: The Key to Building More Gravitas

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