the Working Mother’s Mentor
Podcasts
The Working Mother’s Mentor is the go-to podcast for high-achieving, professional women navigating leadership in turbulent times—offering real talk, smart strategies, and tactical tools to lead with clarity and confidence. Hosted by Stanford and Oxford-trained executive coach and leadership expert Julie Finn, this show helps women make bold decisions, manage complexity, and create sustainable success—without burning out or losing what matters most. Whether you're navigating executive leadership, contemplating a career pivot, managing work-life balance, or leading teams through uncertainty and change, you’ll find practical support, tactical solutions, and sharp insights to help you lead with intention. Episodes blend authentic discussion and actionable strategies about: Leading through complexity & high-stakes transitions Executive decision-making & leadership presence Career reinvention & professional advancement Burnout prevention & emotional resilience Balancing ambition, purpose, and personal priorities If you’re building a meaningful career and a meaningful life, you’re in the right place.
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Podcasts
Description:
The Working Mother’s Mentor is the go-to podcast for high-achieving, professional women navigating leadership in turbulent times—offering real talk, smart strategies, and tactical tools to lead with clarity and confidence. Hosted by Stanford and Oxford-trained executive coach and leadership expert Julie Finn, this show helps women make bold decisions, manage complexity, and create sustainable success—without burning out or losing what matters most. Whether you're navigating executive leadership, contemplating a career pivot, managing work-life balance, or leading teams through uncertainty and change, you’ll find practical support, tactical solutions, and sharp insights to help you lead with intention. Episodes blend authentic discussion and actionable strategies about: Leading through complexity & high-stakes transitions Executive decision-making & leadership presence Career reinvention & professional advancement Burnout prevention & emotional resilience Balancing ambition, purpose, and personal priorities If you’re building a meaningful career and a meaningful life, you’re in the right place.
Twitter:
@mothersmentor
Language:
English
Episodes
Too Late to Make a Career Move? Missed Your Chance?
9/30/2025
The thought that it's too late for bold career moves can keep you circling the past instead of shaping the future.
The truth: it’s not too late, not too late to pivot, to reinvent, to bounce back after layoff. But most people keep rehearsing the wrong story.
In this episode, I break down the lie behind “too late” thinking and the real steps back into forward motion.
Join me inside the free Get Unstuck Masterclass and I’ll show you how to start building again: https://dub.sh/UnstuckMoveForward
Duration:00:10:37
Career Decisions Without Certainty: Here's What to Do
9/23/2025
How do you decide to go for it when failure feels too risky?
You’ve done the analysis, run the numbers, had the coffee chats and you’re still circling, not because you’re careless, but because you’re responsible.
In this episode, I walk you through five grounded shifts to help you decide without waiting for certainty that will never come:
This isn’t about rash moves.
It’s about rigorous, thoughtful steps that honor your responsibility while breaking the cycle of spinning.
➡️Free Masterclass: Get Unstuck and Move Forward with Confidence
https://www.theworkingmothersmentorcollective.com/navigator-webinar-optin
Duration:00:18:13
Successful But Stuck: What Should I Do Next?
9/16/2025
“What should I do next?” It’s the question leaders ask when they’ve achieved success on paper but still feel restless, stuck, or unsure how to move forward.
Grab my free on-demand masterclass: Get Unstuck and Move Forward With Confidence https://dub.sh/UnstuckMoveForward
In this episode, I offer a strategic framework for navigating that season of uncertainty.
Drawing on research and extensive coaching experience, I unpack how to move from circling the same questions to building a next chapter rooted in clarity, impact, and legacy.
You’ll discover why more options often make decisions harder, how to reframe constraints as signals, and why reinvention is less about leaping and more about testing.
This episode will help you stop circling and start moving.
Duration:00:16:03
Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: How to Reclaim Your Time and Energy
9/9/2025
High achiever, you’re not lazy, you’re drowning.
Between late-night work, endless meetings, kids’ schedules, aging parents, and the constant pull of competing priorities, even the most organized leaders feel like there’s no time left for what they want.
In this episode, I’ll share why procrastinatio and even workload are not the root problem, exhaustion is.
And I’ll walk you through practical, psychology-backed strategies to reclaim your time and energy so you can finally make space for the things you’ve been putting off: a run, dinner with friends, time with your kids, or just a moment to breathe.
You’ll learn:
Why traditional time management hacks don’t work for ambitious professionals
The science of decision fatigue and how it keeps you stuck
Simple frameworks to create boundaries without guilt
How to design small shifts that compound into lasting change
If you’ve ever thought, “I just don’t have time for myself,” this episode will show you how to change that story, worrying about destroying your career or letting people down.
Duration:00:13:48
Overwhelmed High Achiever? Weekend Reset That Works
9/2/2025
Feeling stuck? This Weekend Reset will help you clear emotional, physical, and digital clutter so you can finally breathe, think clearly, and move forward with confidence.
You’re not lazy. You’re carrying too much. And clutter, emotional, physical, digital, feeds on exhaustion. That’s why weekends often feel like survival mode, not rest.
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about creating breathing room so you can show up with clarity and build momentum.
Free Masterclass: Get Unstuck and Move Forward With Confidence https://dub.sh/UnstuckMoveForward
Duration:00:13:39
Your 50s Are Your NEW BEGINNING (Here's Why)
8/26/2025
Turning 50 isn’t a finish line, it’s the launchpad for your most intentional, empowered decade yet. Whether you’re feeling the pressure to catch up or you’re staring at a blank canvas of possibility, your 50s are where wisdom meets opportunity.
In this episode, I share why your 50s are the perfect time for a bold new chapter, no matter your starting point. As a high-achieving professional, you’ve got the experience, clarity, and resilience to redefine what’s next, on your terms.
Watch my free on demand masterclass, Get Unstuck and Move Forward with Confidence https://dub.sh/UnstuckMoveForward
Duration:00:12:55
What I Wish I Knew About Life When I Was 45
8/19/2025
At 45, the demands on your time haven’t slowed, but something in you starts to pause.
You may still be leading, parenting, caregiving, and producing at full tilt, but your inner voice is asking a quieter, more persistent question: Is this still the life I want to be living?
In this episode, I share what I wish I knew about identity at 45, why this is a golden window of possibility, how to recognize the quiet pivot, and what it means to design your next chapter from curiosity and discernment, not just momentum.
You don’t have to know the whole plan to start. You just have to listen and be willing to respond.
Watch my free on demand masterclass: Get Unstuck and Move Forward with Confidence → https://dub.sh/UnstuckMoveForward
Duration:00:09:07
The Truth About Turning 40 and Feeling Stuck
8/12/2025
You’ve built a solid life, but something’s shifting.
At 40, many ambitious leaders feel the tension between stability and growth. You’re not looking to burn it all down, but the identity you built may no longer feel aligned.
This episode unpacks what I wish I knew at 40 about navigating big internal shifts during high-stakes years, and how to move forward without losing momentum, or yourself.
Watch the free masterclass: Get Unstuck and Move Forward with Confidence https://dub.sh/UnstuckMoveForward
Duration:00:09:29
What to Do When You Feel Lost at 35
8/5/2025
At 35, your identity isn’t fixed, it’s still unfolding.
This episode is for ambitious leaders navigating the quiet tension between career success and personal evolution. Whether you’re pivoting professionally, redefining success, or just trying to keep your head above water, you’ll hear wisdom, honesty, and practical insight to help you embrace the “and” in your life. You don’t have to be just one thing.
You don’t have to do it alone.
Sign up for the free webinar: Get Unstuck and Move Forward with Confidence https://dub.sh/UnstuckMoveForward
Duration:00:09:01
Powerful Insights to Help You Make Tough Decisions
7/29/2025
What’s really holding you back from making that decision?
In this episode, I unpack what’s really behind hesitation, especially at the senior or executive level.
You’ll learn:
– Why smart, capable leaders stall (hint: it’s not indecision)
– The hidden commitments that create inner conflict
– How to navigate external resistance
– Executive coaching tools to move forward strategically
This is leadership under pressure, decoded.
Duration:00:08:44
What The BEST Leaders Know About Making TOUGH DECISIONS
7/22/2025
At the senior level, every decision feels heavier.
In this episode, I share key strategies every leader needs to make strong decisions, even in fast-paced environments and a complex world.
Listen to learn how to make confident, resilient decisions that align with your leadership and your organization’s future.
Subscribe for more leadership and decision-making strategies.
Duration:00:09:12
EXECUTIVE EDGE: Secret to Success in Your First 90 Days
7/15/2025
The first 90 days in a senior executive or C-Suite role can make or break your tenure. What you do, and what you don’t do, in those first three months sets the tone for your leadership, your credibility, and your ability to deliver results.
In this episode, I share a clear, research-backed roadmap for your first 90 days as an SVP, EVP, or C-suite leader.
If you’re stepping into the C-suite, or supporting someone who is, this episode will help you lead with confidence, clarity, and impact.
Duration:00:14:59
How to Regain Confidence and Land Your Dream Job
7/8/2025
Layoffs and career pivots don’t just disrupt your income, they can shake your confidence and sense of identity. In this episode, I’ll show you how to quiet shame, rebuild your self-worth, and create real opportunities by connecting strategically and authentically.
Free masterclass: GET UNSTUCK AND MOVE FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE → https://dub.sh/UnstuckMoveForward
Duration:00:13:10
The SECRET to Rebuilding or Reinventing Your Career After a Setback
7/1/2025
If you’re navigating a layoff, pivot, or reinvention, this episode will show you how to rebuild career momentum through strategic rhythms and intentional action. We’ll explore how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your process—and why waiting for clarity might be holding you back.
Free masterclass: GET UNSTUCK AND MOVE FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE →https://dub.sh/UnstuckMoveForward
Duration:00:18:07
CAREER CRISIS? Simple Steps to Build Momentum Without Burning Out
6/24/2025
Join me for the free masterclass: GET UNSTUCK AND MOVE FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE → https://dub.sh/UnstuckMoveForward
Rebuilding or reinventing your career isn’t just about making moves—it’s about making them sustainably.
This episode shows you how to create momentum without burning out by redesigning your rhythm, protecting your energy, and taking aligned action even through uncertainty.
Duration:00:15:53
Want a New Job? Here’s How To Start Fresh Without Panic
6/17/2025
Free Masterclass: Get Unstuck and Move Forward With Confidence
https://dub.sh/UnstuckMoveForward
Rebuilding your career after a layoff—or while craving reinvention—doesn’t mean you have to walk away from everything you’ve built. In this episode, we explore how to take strategic action without starting from scratch. Whether you’re in transition or simply feeling stuck, you’ll learn how to move forward with clarity, purpose, and stability.
Duration:00:11:26
Lost Your Job or Feeling Stuck At Work? Here’s What To Do Next!
6/10/2025
Layoff, career decision, or feeling stuck—this episode will help you find clarity when the path ahead feels overwhelming.
Whether you're navigating a recent layoff or questioning if your current role still fits, the pressure to make the "right" move can feel paralyzing.
But clarity doesn’t come from spinning—it comes from asking better questions and using a smarter framework.
GET UNSTUCK AND MOVE FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE
👉 https://dub.sh/UnstuckMoveForward
In this episode, I’ll walk you through 5 powerful steps to help you:
Clarify what matters most in this season
Identify real, aligned options—even if you think you don’t have any
Understand the emotional drivers behind your choices
Focus on the 20% of options that create 80% of the shift
Start small, smart, and with confidence
Want more guidance? Grab my free masterclass:
GET UNSTUCK AND MOVE FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE
👉 https://dub.sh/UnstuckMoveForward
Duration:00:09:37
How to REINVENT Yourself and Find Your Next BIG Opportunity
6/3/2025
Rewrite What’s Possible in Your Life and Career. This episode is your invitation to rewrite the story you're telling yourself — about your future, your ambition, and your impact.
Whether you’ve been laid off, passed over, or you're just ready for more, the next chapter is yours to define.
Don’t miss the free training I created to help you reset, realign, and move forward with confidence:
https://bit.ly/unstuckandmoveforward
Duration:00:13:11
Laid Off or Just Lost? Here’s What to Do Next
5/27/2025
Feeling stuck after a layoff or major career shift?
Or perhaps you're ready to make a change, but just aren't sure what to do about it.
You’re not alone — and this episode is your starting point.
If you’ve checked all the boxes, built a solid career, and still find yourself thinking “How did I get here… and what now?” — this conversation is for you.
Whether you’ve been laid off, burned out, or are simply feeling disconnected from the life you worked so hard to build, we’re walking through three powerful steps to help you get clear, feel grounded, and reconnect with what really matters.
You’ll learn:
Why so many ambitious women feel lost right now (and what to do about it)
The first step to take when your path feels unclear
How to reclaim your direction without blowing up your life
What it means to move forward with confidence — on your terms
🎓 Ready to go deeper? Join the free training: Get Unstuck and Move Forward with Confidence
This is not about settling.
It’s about redefining success, finding your next right step, and building a life that feels like yours.
Duration:00:10:00
Leadership Secrets to (RE)BUILD Culture and Drive Results
5/20/2025
If you’re an ambitious woman leader navigating change, pressure, or politics — and you’re ready to be seen not just as reliable, but as executive material — this episode is your strategic advantage.
In seasons of layoffs, restructures, and cultural breakdown, leadership isn’t about keeping up appearances. It’s about building clarity, trust, and momentum in environments that feel anything but stable.
That’s what sets the most respected leaders apart — and it’s exactly what I’m breaking down in this episode.
These are not feel-good ideas. They’re practical, enterprise-level tactics you can use right now to shift team energy, regain focus, and get noticed by the people who matter.
You’ll walk away with clear, actionable ways to strengthen your executive presence, influence across functions, and lead culture on purpose — no matter what’s happening around you.
Duration:00:19:47