24 episodes
5 foot 1 on a good day Paige Jacobs
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Welcome to the story of a feisty PNW babe who's barely 5 foot 1 on a good day. Since 2018, I have been recording voice memos on my way to work that warrant my conservative mother suggesting I tagline my podcast, “the b*tch is in”.
After a decade in retail and customer service, it’s high time that my car isn’t the only one hearing what I have to say. So, if you’re looking for candid comments on business, leadership, and getting the courage to be unapologetically “you”, you’re in the right place. I won't promise a perfect process, but I will commit to inviting you into my imperfect journey.
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19: What holds the most value?
When it comes to you, working for someone else, and building your brand...how do we define value? Where should our focus lie? Press play to hear my strategies for navigating such a seemingly imbalanced season of life.
To read the article referenced in this episode, go here: https://psychcentral.com/blog/what-it-really-means-to-practice-radical-acceptance/ -
18: Business Mistake #3
In hindsight, I wish I would have sought out clarity on my particular sphere of influence in the jobs that I held. Because going "above and beyond" seemed to get me further, I gave up the need for clarity and became exhausted instead. Listen in for the strategy I use now to be sure that myself and my employer have the same vision for my role.
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17: Business Mistake #2
This episode is the second in a new series where I'm sharing my very real mistakes in the business world. Students, educators, leaders, and employees- listen in. This one is my Business Mistake #2: Too high of expectations for higher education.
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16: Business Mistake #1
I have always promised authenticity through an imperfect journey, so I'm sharing the major mistakes I've made in business. There's information and key takeaway points for those of you in leadership and who are functioning solo during this season. Listen in to hear more about Business Mistake #1: Not fully understanding what it meant to be female in the business world.
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15: Holding Space for Your Employees
This one's for the leaders, managers, and team oriented bosses! Holding space for your employees is an intimidating concept that very few people are doing, let alone talking about. Let me walk you through how I went from chatting with my team between customers to providing the characteristics of a safe space to have a conversation.
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14: Leading From the Middle
I see you, and your desire to be seen as a leader within your organization. I understand (firsthand) how challenging it can be to journey into discovering your authentic self, and then to walk into a workplace in which you feel unseen. In this episode, I'm giving you my 7 suggestions and questions for authentically leading from the middle of your organizational hierarchy.