Her Leading Story: What happens when talented and professional women find fulfilling work

Julie Artis
Her Leading Story: What happens when talented and professional women find fulfilling work

Her Leading Story is a podcast about women’s leadership. Each week, you’ll hear from female leaders about their struggles, their big moments, and their passion for their work. I’m your host, Julie Artis, a leadership and career coach, sociology professor, longtime academic administrator, and a single mom of two teens. I hope this podcast will inspire you, I hope it will make you think, and I especially hope it will help you realize the world needs YOU to lead.

  1. 11/27/2024

    34. Resume In a Day: The Power of a Well-Crafted Resume

    In this episode of Her Leading Story, host Julie Artis shares exciting news about her new offer, Resume in a Day. This Black Friday intensive is designed to help women elevate their careers by transforming their resumes into compelling, job-winning documents in just two hours.  What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The three key elements every standout resume must include: Showcasing measurable impact. Writing specific and detailed accomplishments. Customizing for job descriptions and ATS systems. How to craft a compelling summary for career pivots. Tips for identifying and integrating relevant keywords from job descriptions. Insights into the emotional side of resume editing and how coaching can help overcome career doubts. Resume in a Day: Grab a spot in this intensive at a special Black Friday/Cyber Monday price! I’ll be giving my newsletter community first dibs via email on Friday morning, so if you KNOW you want a spot, sign up for my newsletter here. *NEW* Julie’s FREE Resume Ready Guide - 15 powerful yet simple tweaks you can use to make your resume ready for 2025.    CONNECT WITH JULIE Julie’s Instagram Julie’s LinkedIn Julie’s Career Catalyst website     SCHEDULE A FREE CALL WITH JULIE: Voice Your Value Call  - Grab a spot on my calendar!    FREE CAREER TOOLS  Quiz: Is it time to make a career change?    Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you! Email: julie@julieartiscoaching.com  Production Credits: Produced by Awkward Sage Media

    14 min
  2. 11/20/2024

    33. Handling the “Dreaded Work Question” at Holiday Gatherings

    In this holiday special episode, Julie helps you navigate the question you’re sure to get at holiday parties and meals: “So…. how’s work going?” For those in a career transition or struggling with their current job, this simple question may make you feel anxious or stressed (Perhaps you want to go hide in the coat closet?)  Julie shares three ways you can handle this question with grace, depending on the setting and your comfort level. From polite, surface-level responses to ways of steering the conversation toward a different topic, you’ll be prepared for whatever comes your way this holiday season.  Julie closes the episode by urging you to give yourself grace during this holiday season. For more on this topic, listen to episode 26, featuring a conversation with her producer Bree, who shared her own awkward story about being in a career transition and NOT wanting to talk about it socially. Episode Highlights: Ways to respond to holiday work questions based on your comfort level Redirecting conversation with curiosity about others Practicing responses to avoid anxiety at gatherings Embracing vulnerability and connecting with trusted friends Reminder to take it easy on yourself in career transitions Tune in for practical advice and stay inspired through the holiday season! Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, help Her Leading Story reach more women by leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for being here, and see you in the next episode!   *NEW* Julie’s FREE Resume Ready Guide - 15 powerful yet simple tweaks you can use to make your resume ready for 2025.    CONNECT WITH JULIE Julie’s Instagram Julie’s LinkedIn Julie’s Career Catalyst website     SCHEDULE A FREE CALL WITH JULIE: Voice Your Value Call  - Grab a spot on my calendar!    FREE CAREER TOOLS  Quiz: Is it time to make a career change?    Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you! Email: julie@julieartiscoaching.com  Production Credits: Produced by Awkward Sage Media

    9 min
  3. 11/06/2024

    32. When A Great Resume Doesn’t Matter and What to do About It

    In this solo episode of Her Leading Story, Julie explains her work with clients to draft, revise, and create resumes.  Although clients almost always want to start with resume revisions, Julie strongly encourages both clients and listeners to pause and be sure they know what they want first.      This episode unpacks the importance of CLARITY  in your career journey and highlights how a resume aligned with what you truly want can be more impactful than one that simply "looks good." Julie emphasizes the need to consider both technical and soft skills, revealing how often we undervalue the abilities that come naturally to us. She also discusses the importance of tuning into your own needs and wants (rather than asking others what to do) and overcoming internalized messages that can hold you back. Key Takeaways: Recognizing Hidden Strengths: Julie shares insights on how skills that come easily to us are often undervalued but can be powerful assets in a job search. Aligning with Authentic Goals: Understanding what you truly want in a role, rather than settling for something that just "looks good" on paper, can help you land a more fulfilling position. Gaining Clarity in Career Pivots: Julie encourages listeners to turn inward, check assumptions, and embrace moments of uncertainty as they reframe their career trajectories.   MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST *NEW* Julie’s FREE Resume Ready Guide - 15 powerful yet simple tweaks you can use to make your resume ready for 2025.    CONNECT WITH JULIE Julie’s Instagram Julie’s LinkedIn Julie’s Career Catalyst website     SCHEDULE A FREE CALL WITH JULIE: Voice Your Value Call  - Grab a spot on my calendar!    FREE TOOLS  Click the link below.  Quiz: Is it time to make a career change?    Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you! Email: julie@julieartiscoaching.com    Production Credits: Produced by Awkward Sage Media

    17 min
  4. 10/30/2024

    31. Insights from a Career of Asking Good Questions with Kristen Miller

    In this week’s episode of Her Leading Story, Julie interviews fellow sociologist Dr. Kristen Miller.  Kristen served as the Director of the Center for Question Design and Evaluation Research at the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the CDC. Her career focuses on the design of survey questions and the integration of qualitative research methods into health data collection—innovations that significantly impact how health data is understood and used in the United States. Kristen also shares various challenges she’s faced throughout her career - from advocating for qualitative and feminist-informed methodologies to colleagues that were sometimes not receptive, to developing inclusive survey practices that led to the introduction of non-binary gender designations on U.S. passports. She’s recently moved to a senior scientist role, and is currently working on her memoir in which she reflects on the interplay between her professional and personal experiences. Key Takeaways: Qualitative Research in Health Statistics: Kristen explains how qualitative methods show researchers how respondents interpret survey questions - oftentimes differently -  challenging the assumption that quantitative survey data is objective and definitive. A Legacy of Innovation: Despite facing professional and political challenges, Kristen’s 20+ year career has changed the way health data is collected by the federal government, making it more accurate and inclusive.  Inclusive Health Survey Design: Kristen’s work led to innovations like the inclusion of non-binary gender options on passports, a milestone for inclusivity in federal questionnaires and surveys. KRISTEN MILLER’S BIO   Kristen Miller, Ph.D., recently stepped down from her position as Director of the Collaborating Center for Question Design and Evaluation Research at the National Center for Health Statistics, which she led for almost two decades.  In her new role as Senior Methodologist, she continues her research which focuses on question comparability and measurement equity, including question design and equivalence for lower SES respondents and the improvement of methodology for cross-cultural and cross-national evaluation studies.     In her career, she has collaborated with numerous international organizations such as the UN Statistical Commission, UNICEF, the World Bank, and the World Health Organization, to develop internationally comparable disability measures for adults and children.  Most recently she worked to develop measures for collecting gender as a non-binary construct for Federal surveys and, in coordination with the US State Department, developed language for the X marker on US passports.  She is a co-editor of two survey methodology books: Cognitive Interviewing Methodology (2014) and Question Evaluation Methods (2011).     CONNECT WITH JULIE Julie’s Instagram Julie’s LinkedIn Julie’s Career Catalyst website     SCHEDULE A FREE CALL WITH JULIE: Voice Your Value Call  - Grab a spot on my calendar!     FREE TOOLS  Yep, free. Julie’s created a couple of free tools to help as you navigate your own leading role.   Click the links below.  Quiz: Is it time to make a career change?  Feedback Scripts for Team Leaders - Five scripts that will help you deliver feedback that is supportive, motivating, AND will improve the performance and productivity of your team members.    Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you! Email: julie@julieartiscoaching.com    Production Credits: Produced by Awkward Sage Media

    47 min
  5. 10/23/2024

    30. The Mindset Shifts that Help my Clients Land a Job in Any Market

    In this solo episode, Julie discusses three mindset shifts needed to successfully navigate a job search, no matter what kind of labor market trends are at play.   As a sociologist, Julie shares the distinction between macro labor market trends and individual job search actions.  Yes, there is seasonality in the labor market, but that shouldn’t determine when or how you search for a new position.  She also offers valuable strategies for maintaining motivation and setting process-oriented goals during uncertain times. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the job search process, this episode will provide the clarity and encouragement you need to keep moving forward. Key Takeaways: Mindset affects your emotions, which then influence your actions. Macro-level trends provide context but are not predictive of individual outcomes. Setting goals around the process, not just the outcome, is crucial. Practicing non-attachment helps manage emotions and stay consistent. Believing in the possibility of success increases your chances of achieving it. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with someone who might benefit from these tips!  CONNECT WITH JULIE Julie’s LinkedInJulie’s InstagramJulie’s Career Catalyst website  SCHEDULE A FREE CALL WITH JULIE: Voice Your Value Call  - Grab a spot on my calendar! FREE TOOLS  Yep, free. Julie’s created a couple of free tools to help as you navigate your own leading role. Click the links below.  Quiz: Is it time to make a career change?  Feedback Scripts for Team Leaders - Five scripts that will help you deliver feedback that is supportive, motivating, AND will improve the performance and productivity of your team members Feedback or questions? I’d love to hear from you! Email: julie@julieartiscoaching.com  Production Credits: Produced by Awkward Sage Media

    16 min
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    Her Leading Story is a podcast about women’s leadership. Each week, you’ll hear from female leaders about their struggles, their big moments, and their passion for their work. I’m your host, Julie Artis, a leadership and career coach, sociology professor, longtime academic administrator, and a single mom of two teens. I hope this podcast will inspire you, I hope it will make you think, and I especially hope it will help you realize the world needs YOU to lead.

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