Living While Leading with Sharon Ehrlich

May 13 2024
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Living While Leading Podcast is hosted by Sharon Ehrlich, an international coach helping women IT executives gain more control over their career and carve out time to care for themselves and family. 

This show offers practical guidance and inspiration to successful women who want to lead their lives with purpose and intention. Episodes cover how to prioritize well-being, champion the careers of women, set boundaries, ask for help and other topics. 

Each episode explores solutions to common challenges and features inspiring women who experience life without compromises. 

Sharon is a former IT executive with over 30 years-experience and an ICF certified coach. Join the conversation and listen to episodes at livingwhileleading.com/podcast/

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47: Challenges and Opportunities for Men in Supporting Women's Leadership

May 13 2024 23 mins  
Send us a Text Message.This episode is a recording of a live broadcast of the Living While Leading Podcast. In this episode Sharon discusses the challenges and opportunities for men in supporting women's leadership and development with her guest, Ross McLean, Vice President of Aiven, a Finnish software start-up company.They talk about personal experiences and strategies for men to

46: Women Leaders Can Overcome AI Hesitation & Seize Opportunities for Growth

May 06 2024 7 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Join in as we explore the emotional and practical challenges that female executives face in integrating AI into their businesses. Despite AI's omnipresence in today's digital world, many leaders express a mix of curiosity and concern, feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to adapt to AI-driven strategies.Sharon discusses why AI, despite its vast capabilities fr

45: 15 Crucial Life and Career Lessons I'd Tell My Younger Self

Apr 29 2024 8 mins  
Send us a Text Message.This episode reflects on past lessons and is packed with actionable advice for women looking to enhance their professional and personal growth. These 15 lessons are crafted to inspire and challenge you to think differently about your journey.Here’s a peek at what you’ll discover:Learn why striving for progress rather than perfection is more fulfilling.Und

44: How Women Executives Define Success on Their Own Terms

Apr 22 2024 9 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Share in the transformative journey of my career from a hospital director in New York to a leader in the IT industry in Europe. I discuss the unique challenges and triumphs of adapting to a new culture and the critical importance of self-reflection for female leaders.Hear how after relocating to Europe, I reinvented my career path multiple times, transitionin

43: Balancing Kindness with Clarity for Effective Leadership

Apr 15 2024 26 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Dive into the intricacies of leadership with a focus on the crucial balance between kindness and clarity. Discover effective communication strategies that foster both respect and directness.Explore the definition of kindness and clarity in leadership and how their integration is essential for impactful leadership.Get insights on maintaining kindness in commun

42: Stop the Silence and Gracefully Respond to Misogyny in Your Professional Life

Apr 08 2024 7 mins  
Send us a Text Message.This episode explores the persistent issue of misogyny and sexism that women face in their professional lives. Listen in for a powerful reminder of the importance of using your voice to combat sexism in the workplace. Discover key strategies for women executives to effectively address and navigate misogyny, ensuring your contributions are valued and your prof

41: How to Reframe Setback, Accept No, and Get to Yes!

Apr 01 2024 26 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Sharon and her guest, Ann Jameson an executive at a Fortune 50 company discuss the importance of adaptability in navigating setbacks. Listen in for:Insights on how resilience and adaptability can help propel someone forward in their leadership path.The importance of adaptability when faced with a setback.Techniques for supporting team members who struggle wit

40: Empowering Strategies for Women Executives to Harness Their Unique Identities for Success

Mar 25 2024 7 mins  
Send us a Text Message.In this enlightening episode you’ll explore the complexities of being the singular representative of your identity in professional settings - the isolation, the heightened scrutiny, and the unintended role of being a spokesperson for an entire group.We’ll discuss the empowering aspects of being the 'only one,' from offering fresh perspectives to forging d

39: Take Action Now and Overcome the 'Not Ready' Barrier!

Mar 18 2024 27 mins  
Send us a Text Message.This episode is a deep dive into the common pitfalls of self-sabotage and the fear of taking risks that many professionals face. Sharon and her guest, Katie Brown, a sales executive in the IT sector, discuss the criticality of recognizing and surmounting these barriers for professional growth.This conversation explores the nuanced challenges of self-doubt, pa

38: Be Daring: Unlock Authenticity & Kick Fear to the Curb!

Mar 11 2024 28 mins  
Send us a Text Message.In this enlightening episode, Sharon Ehrlich and her guest, Ragna Ghoreishi, dive deep into the essence of authentic leadership for women executives, especially in male-dominated fields. They explore the critical balance between embracing vulnerability and standing firm in one’s expertise. Key discussions include strategies for overcoming fear in high-press