Do you know who the most powerful person is in your stress cycle? It is you. You are the most important, most powerful person. - Nicole Trick Steinbach
Radical responsibility is a concept about moving from blame and criticism, towards actual responsibility for the results that you are not just experiencing, but you're also co-creating. It's about making that shift from being the victim. It is about placing yourself into a position of empowerment and choice.
In this episode, I delve into the concept of radical responsibility in the context of your career and the challenges faced by women in tech. I discuss the impact of overwork and stress, and how you can stop feeling powerless in such situations by choosing Radical Responsibility.
Listen for practical strategies for taking control of your workload, including setting boundaries, declining unnecessary meetings, and communicating effectively with managers. The episode highlights the importance of holding oneself accountable with compassion and bravery to make brave changes.
If you're feeling overwhelmed in your career, especially as a woman in tech, this episode is for you.
Hot topics from this episode:
- Description of Stress and Overwork
- Radical Responsibility, shifting from blame and disempowerment to taking responsibility for co-creating results
- Embracing Empowerment
- Exercise of Radical Responsibility in Action
What is Build Your Brave Career for Women in Tech?
Build Your Brave Career is for women in tech who are done being overworked, overlooked, and underpaid...and are ready to change it.
If you’re experienced, capable, and tired of working harder without getting what you’ve earned, this podcast shows you how to make the strategic and tactical moves to stress less, work less, and earn more.
With each episode, you’ll learn how to build the skill of bravery so you can advocate for yourself, make smarter career decisions, and create real momentum, without losing yourself or burning out.
Nicole Trick Steinbach is your host. She is a former director who built a global tech career from the ground up, working in over 25 countries, leading large-scale transformational change projects. Nicole is now at home in both the US and Germany.
To learn more about how you can build your brave, connect here:
• Website: https://tricksteinbach.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletricksteinbach