Bravely Leaning In During Life's Big Maybes, Making Choices at Career Crossroads E163

Build Your Brave Career for Women in Tech

10-06-2024 • 18 mins

"The best case scenario of bravely leaning in is when you make empowered, conscious, and unique decisions for your one glorious career and life." - Nicole Trick Steinbach


Listen in for a nuanced conversation about the combination of the “Lean In” concept and the skill of bravery to how you can make choices to build your brave career.

First, I discuss what the “Lean In” concept is, exploring both the positive and negative aspects of the approach. Then I dive into three specific, anonymous stories from my clients to personify how the concept can impact your career and life decisions.

Use these stories to reflect on your personal and professional priorities and how you can consciously and effectively take action toward your goals.

Spoiler alert: The best-case scenario of bravely leaning in is consciously, intentionally, and consistently making brave choices while also building your confidence, resiliency, skills, relationships, and creativity. Use every phase – even the mucky ones – to grow.

Hot topics from this episode:

  • Introduction to the Concept of Lean In, strengthen and weaknesses
  • Bridging Lean In with Career and Life Choices
  • Three Client Stories of leaning in and building the skill of bravery

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If you are an established woman in tech who is creating results and making an impact at work so your workload and stress just keep growing but promotions and salary bumps remain a distant dream, it is time for change.

Listen, we all know the tech industry has dramatically changed. It's time your career approach did too.

You don't need cookie-cutter programs or dusty advice from outdated playbooks, because what works for tech bros, won't work for you. You need individualized, bespoke support to build your brave career. One that reflects who you are as a woman in tech.

I invite you to explore career coaching with me. Get all the details, including prices and client results, at TrickSteinbach.com.

You can stress less, work less, and earn more. You've already earned it. Let's make it happen.