WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)
WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk) speak to inspirational individuals around the globe about their personal leadership and growth. You will hear stories on how to build your tribe and be authentically you. How challenge, adversity, and resiliency can support, encourage and stretch your thinking. Join us to gain insight and tips to support your success at work and in your personal life.
Episodes
238 episodes
Menopause at Work: The Hidden Impact on Women’s Careers, Confidence & Leadership
What if the change in your confidence, energy, or focus at work isn’t a sign that you’re becoming less capable?This week on WIL Talk, Vicki Bradley sits down with Aimee Debow, founder of Menovate and an advocate for people navigating men...
Why Brilliant Women Get Passed Over
You’ve built the experience and delivered the results—so why are you still getting passed over?This week on WIL Talk, Vicki Bradley sits down with Alison Hemmings, former executive recruiter turned Career Glow Up Coach, to ...
How Great Leaders Build Presence, Influence & Authentic Communication
Why do some leaders instantly command a room—while others struggle to be heard?This week on Women in Leadership Talk, Vicki Bradley is joined by
How Experimental Leadership Builds Resilient, High-Performing Teams
What happens when your team isn’t resistant to change, they’re simply exhausted by it?This week on Women in Leadership Talk, Vicki Bradley sits down with transformation strategist Amale Ghalbouni to explore how lea...
Why Women Leaders Struggle to Ask for Help | The Hidden Cost of Carrying It All
What if the strongest thing you could do… is ask for help?Women are often praised for being the one who always holds everything together.The dependable one. The problem solver. The caregiver. The leader.But beneath that str...
When Success No Longer Fits: How High-Achieving Women Know They’ve Outgrown Their Purpose
What happens when the very thing you worked so hard to achieve no longer feels like you?Many high-achieving women reach a point where success looks good on paper, but internally, something feels disconnected. The title, the ach...
Why Women Leaders Are Burning Out: The Hidden Trauma Patterns No One Talks About
Why are so many high-achieving women exhausted, overwhelmed, and questioning themselves, even when they’re doing everything “right”?Burnout isn’t always about working too many hours. Often, it’s the invisible emotional load, unspoken tra...
Why High-Achieving Women Struggle to Say “I Need You”
She leads the meeting. She solves the problems. She supports everyone around her. Yet when she needs help herself, she goes silent.For many ambitious women, saying “I need you” feels far more uncomfortable than carrying the weight alone...
How Leaders Can Turn Fear of AI into Purpose-Driven Reinvention
AI is reshaping industries, but what’s truly at stake isn’t just jobs—it’s our identity, contribution, and trust. Leaders often focus on strategy, but what about the human skills that will thrive in this new era? Deep listening, creating be...
Why Women Need to Stop Staying Silent at Work
What if the biggest thing holding your career back isn't your skills... but your silence?This week on the Women in Leadership Talk Podcast, employment lawyer Kathryn Marshall joins Vicki Bradley to unpack one of the most important leader...
The Surprising Power of Regret
What if your biggest regrets aren’t mistakes but decisions you Were too afraid to make?We all face moments where anxiety wins over clarity, yet the secret to thriving isn’t avoiding risk — it’s making decisions aligned with who we are to...
The Hidden Power of Curiosity and Strategic Thinking
In this episode, Dr. Geffner recounts her groundbreaking journey from being the only woman in a boardroom to coaching CEOs worldwide. She reveals how she turned seemingly insurmountable challenges into opportunities for growth, and explains why...
How 'Building Trust' and Relationships Can Triple Employee Engagement
Despite billions spent on pulse surveys and engagement platforms, engagement levels remain stubbornly low.Why? Because the real game-changer isn’t a dashboard or tool — it’s the manager sitting just a desk away.We often diagnose t...
Why Hustle Culture Is Sabotaging Women
Ever feel like everyone sees your success, but no one sees the emotional roller coaster you're on?Kate Stinson shares honestly about the moments she felt her world was crumbling — balancing leadership pressures, personal sacrifices, and ...
The Power of Micro Moves
Many of us stay stuck because we're waiting for the "perfect" plan, but true growth comes from micro moves.LauraAura shared how her own leap—selling her branding agency—shifted her into living her dream and helping women stop overthinki...
How High Thought Load Is Sabotaging Women's Impact in the Workplace
The real pattern holding women back in leadership isn’t lack of skills, it’s thought load. All those invisible mental burdens, emotional stress, and constant interruptions drain our clarity and impact. When we’re just coping, we’re not showing ...
The Mindset Shift That Can Save Your Career as a Caregiver Leader
Many high-achieving women face this invisible crisis: balancing leadership with caring for aging parents. It’s emotional, overwhelming, and often unspoken, but it doesn’t have to derail your career or your well-being.The truth? We’re not...
Why Waiting for Perfect Holds You Back
What if the key to business success isn’t just about perfect timing or flawless expertisen but about taking action despite the unknown? Neha Kumar, founder and co-CEO of Full Glass Wine Company, shows you how she built a $200 millio...
The Critical Skills Women Need to Safeguard Against AI Scams and Digital Manipulation
We've been taught to believe women shy away from risk, but actually, we're incredibly perceptive — we sense things differently and trust our gut. This episode features Sapna Malhotra discussing the dark side of AI, digital identity ...
Why Quiet Ego Patterns Are Limiting Women’s Influence
Have you ever considered that one of the biggest barriers to women leading confidently isn't skill or experience, but an unmanaged ego? I realized this during a recent conversation with leadership coach Christie Garcia, and it’s a game-c...
The Systemic Barriers Keeping Women from Succeeding
Are the systems designed to hold women back or is there a way to navigate and even redesign them? If you've ever felt unseen, overwhelmed, or questioned whether your ambition is enough, this episode is your game-changer.Kelly Mooney, CEO...
Hidden Mindset Shift That Unlocks Effortless Delegation
Are you delegating right or just busying yourself?Most entrepreneurs think they need more help, but often they’re just stuck in the ‘busyness’ trap.I used to think hiring a VA would solve everything, until I realized it's really a...
The Hidden Power Dynamics That Can Silently Destroy Your Career
Are you unknowingly giving away your rights at work because silence feels easier?Ever felt that fear of retaliation or wondered if your discomfort is “normal”? You’re not alone. Power imbalances and company policies can make it ...
How Titles Can Disappear but Your Influence Remains
Ever felt lost when your role changes or disappears? You're more than just a title—your impact, values, and authenticity define you.Many women tie their confidence to their position, but true leadership and influence come from your value...
How does your pain prepare you for what your actual purpose is?
In this episode of Women in Leadership Talk, we sit down with Barb Clapp, CEO of Dwyer Workforce Development, whose journey from growing up in an abusive home to leading a mission-driven organization is nothing short of powerful.Barb sha...