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Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors: Shatter Limiting Beliefs - Redefine Success - Chase Big Dreams

Erica Anderson Rooney
Imposter Syndrome
Burnout
Personal Growth
Work-Life Balance
Women Empowerment
Mental Health
Perfectionism
Leadership
Career Advancement
Women In Leadership
Self-Care
Personal Development
Gender Equality
Productivity
Career Development
Motherhood
Mindset Shifts
End-Of-Year Strategies
Resilience
Goal Setting

The "Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors" is the empowering podcast dedicated to the modern woman navigating the complexities of today's world. This is where we tackle the paradoxes women face daily: being told to lean in but not too far, to speak up but not too loudly, and to balance the demanding roles of professional and motherhood with grace and strength.

Hosted by Erica Anderson Rooney, a season... more

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What if the moment that looked like the end of everything was actually the moment your real life finally began? Not the life you planned, not the one that looked good on paper — but the one you were always meant to be living.

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What if burnout isn't a mindset problem — it's a design flaw? And what if the systems you've been performing inside were literally built without your biology in mind?

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What if the system you've been navigating was never designed to include you — and now the technology being built on top of it is about to make that permanent?

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What if the "niceness" you were taught as a child is the very thing holding you back from a billion-dollar seat at the table?

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Meredith Haberfeld
Founder and CEO of Think Human
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Episode: Rewire Your Brain for Success with Meredith Haberfield
Ashley Faus
Head of Life Cycle Management at Atlassian with a unique background blending marketing and musical theater.
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Episode: Your Career is a Playground: Building Authentic Trust with Ashley Fuas
Tara Ryan
Founder of Confidant AI and advocate for maternal support systems
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Episode: AI: Your Secret Weapon Against Mom Guilt with Tara Ryan
Margaret Andrews
Author, speaker, and educator, known for her leadership program at Harvard and her book 'Managing Yourself to Lead Others'
Harvard University
Episode: Start With You: The Ultimate Leadership Advantage with Margaret Andrews
Claude Silver
Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia
VaynerMedia
Episode: Heart Over Hustle: Empathy Is the Ultimate Power Move with Claude Silver
Dan Goodman
Founder of the Dan Goodman Employment Advisory, providing strategic advice to employees against corporate HR practices
Dan Goodman Employment Advisory
Episode: HR Isn't Your Friend: How to Fight Back and Get What You Deserve with Dan Goodman
Allison Graham
Keynote speaker, consultant, and author focused on resilience.
Episode: Ditch the Doom Spiral: Resilience for High Achievers with Allison Graham
Allison Daminger
Groundbreaking sociologist and writer focusing on the mental workload of family life
Episode: Unseen Labor, Unfair Burden: Why Women Still Carry the Mental Load with Allison Daminger
Steph Wagner
National Director of Women and Wealth at Northern Trust
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Episode: Reclaiming Your Financial Power and Building a Life You Love with Steph Wagner

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • Inspirational and applicable

    Erica’s podcast not only inspires, it also connects you to real stories and provides immediately applicable tactics to apply to your everyday growth

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Talexan
    United States8 months ago
  • Like Grabbing a Coffee with a Friend

    Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors is exactly the podcast you didn't know you needed—but will instantly love. Erica skillfully navigates nuanced topics with warmth, authenticity, and a sharp wit that keeps things feeling like you’re grabbing coffee on a sunny patio. You’ll love Erica’s ability to joyfully motivate you. Absolutely recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D.
    United States10 months ago
  • Empowering and Practical Conversations

    Erica Rooney is a dynamic and engaging speaker, coach, and author. Her podcast takes you on a ride through everything that is holding you back from getting the career success you want. Whether you are looking for leadership advice or career guidance, Erica is the guide you need to break through and get unstuck.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mathguynj300
    United Statesa year ago
  • A much needed perspective

    When women make changes in their life professionally it’s not always easy. Thank you Erica for having the REAL conversations about these transitions and for cheering us all on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheRealRebeccaBlack
    United Statesa year ago
  • Enlightening and practical

    This is a wonderful podcast with great interviews, important topics, and practical advice. Erica packs in a lot of all information and provides a great perspective. A must listen to podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrSharonB
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests are pulled from diverse but relevant fields, creating a broad, useful toolkit for career progression.
The host's candid, warm style makes topics feel like a supportive conversation with a friend.
Listeners praise authenticity and practical takeaways that can be applied immediately.

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Rewire Your Brain for Success with Meredith Haberfield
Q: How can we use our understanding of the brain and stress hormones to make taking courageous leadership risks feel less scary?
Understanding that small amounts of stress hormones can aid cellular processes like apoptosis helps us realize that stepping out of our comfort zone is beneficial, as long as we do not push ourselves into panic zones.
Rewire Your Brain for Success with Meredith Haberfield
Q: What is the most common sticky floor that you have seen with high achieving women when it comes to really unleashing their full potential?
A big sticky point for women executives in corporate is the tendency to please others, especially superiors, rather than focusing on their own growth and goals.
Your Career is a Playground: Building Authentic Trust with Ashley Fuas
Q: What are the key elements that build trust in a professional setting?
Trust is built on competence, empathy, and authenticity, meaning that women should express their real selves while being knowledgeable and compassionate.
Your Career is a Playground: Building Authentic Trust with Ashley Fuas
Q: How can the concept of a playground apply to a woman's career journey?
Ashley discusses the importance of understanding that career paths aren't linear; instead, they can be viewed as a playground where individuals can jump around and explore different opportunities.
Heart Over Hustle: Empathy Is the Ultimate Power Move with Claude Silver
Q: What would your advice be for a woman in a less evolved company who can't show her true self?
Don't change your stripes. Be who you are in the pockets where you can. Continue to support others privately, and people will find you without needing to change who you are.

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