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

Erica Anderson Rooney
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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 seasoned HR executive with over 15 years of experience, this podcast is your go-to source for breaking through the 'sticky floors' – those limiting beliefs and toxic behaviors that keep you STUCK. Erica's mission is to empower you to shatter limiting beliefs and toxic behaviors to uncover infinite possibilities!  And her biggest life goal is to get more women into positions of power and KEEP THEM THERE. We delve into the tough topics here: Imposter Syndrome, perfectionism, fear, and burnout, providing not just insights but actionable strategies to help you navigate these challenges. Erica’s personal journey and expertise, combined with stories from inspiring female guests, offer a wealth of wisdom on overcoming obstacles and seizing opportunities. Each episode is packed with tactical tips, strategies for career advancement, and mindset shifts essential for taking bold leaps in your career and life. From uncovering corporate secrets to sharing real stories of women who have broken ceilings, the "Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors" podcast is an invitation to join a community of ambitious women ready to take inspired action. Welcome to "Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors!" Let's embark on this journey together and transform our aspirations into achievements and go SHATTER SOME CEILINGS.

  1. 6D AGO

    Reclaim Your Brilliance: Healing from Fragmentation with Dr. Christine Coleman

    What if you could stop shape-shifting just to fit into a boardroom? Imagine leading with your full cultural identity, history, and brilliance without the crushing weight of burnout or the "invisible wound" of fragmentation.  Dr. Christine Coleman joins Erica Rooney to bridge clinical psychology with strategic equity, offering a roadmap for diverse leaders to integrate their whole selves. This episode explores the "Socio-Relational Healing Theory" and provides actionable strategies for moving from survival mode to authentic thriving. Inside the Episode: The Inverted Triangle: A breakdown of Dr. Coleman’s Socio-Relational Healing Theory, which places the relationship with "Self" as the essential foundation for navigating systemic and workplace pressures.The Fragmentation Paradox: Exploring how "code-switching" and minimizing cultural identity functions as a "sticky floor" that leads to burnout and psychological exhaustion for diverse leaders.The "I Will/I Will Not" Framework: A practical boundary-setting exercise designed to help women move from "survival mode" to reclaimed agency by identifying exactly what they are willing to give—and what they are not. Resources Dr Christine Coleman: https://www.drchristinecoleman.com BUY THE BOOK - Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors Connect with me on LinkedIn Be a Book Launch Insider!!! My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedIn FREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNER Join our Facebook Group! Find me on Instagram Check out our PINS on Pinterest And YES - I'm on TikTok!

    38 min

  2. FEB 4

    Stop Ghosting Your Own Life

    What if you were as reliable to yourself as you are to your boss, your kids, or your community? Imagine a world where the promises you make in private—to rest, to move, or to create—carried the same weight as a deadline on your calendar. In this episode, Erica Rooney explores "self-ghosting," where ambitious women break promises to themselves while showing up flawlessly for everyone else, and shares how to move from "good vibes" to "clean agreements" to rebuild self-trust and stop the cycle of burnout.  Inside the Episode The Fictional Woman Fallacy: Why we fail by making plans for a version of ourselves that has zero kids, infinite sleep, and no job. Defining Clean Agreements: The four-part framework—When, Where, How Long, and Done—that turns a vague goal into a kept promise. The $20 Rule: Why doing the "minimum" is more valuable than doing nothing when you can't give 100%. The "Fix It Fast" Protocol: How to stop the "shame monologue" and recover immediately after a missed commitment without "starting over." BUY THE BOOK - Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors Connect with me on LinkedIn Be a Book Launch Insider!!! My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedIn FREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNER Join our Facebook Group! Find me on Instagram Check out our PINS on Pinterest And YES - I'm on TikTok!

    14 min

  3. JAN 28

    The Introvert’s Guide to Influence with Goldie Chan

    What if your introversion wasn't a barrier to your leadership, but your greatest competitive advantage? Imagine commanding a room not by being the loudest voice, but by being the most intentional and prepared one. In this episode, Goldie Chan, a global personal branding guru and top LinkedIn voice, joins Erica Rooney to dismantle the myth that you have to be an extrovert to succeed in corporate America. They explore the "playbook for introverts," offering tactical advice on building visibility and influence while protecting your mental battery and staying true to your authentic self. Inside the Episode The Introvert Hangover: Understanding the limited social energy battery and why recovery periods are essential for avoiding burnout.The 10-Minute Dopamine Detox: A "bell pepper hot take" on surviving conferences by taking short, screen-free breaks to reset the brain.The Content Bank Method: Strategies for high-impact branding using just two hours a month to create evergreen assets.Community Over Networking: Shifting from "small talk" to meaningful interest-based groups like WhatsApp or Facebook communities.The Reply Bank System: Using pre-formatted responses to manage common inquiries without depleting your mental energy.🔗 Resources: Book: Personal Branding for Introverts by Goldie Chan Website: GoldieChan.com LinkedIn: Connect with Goldie Chan Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.  BUY THE BOOK - Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors Connect with me on LinkedIn Be a Book Launch Insider!!! My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedIn FREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNER Join our Facebook Group! Find me on Instagram Check out our PINS on Pinterest And YES - I'm on TikTok!

    37 min

  4. JAN 21

    Own Your Fertility: Science, Choice, and the Clock with Jaime Knopman

    Is your "biological clock" a source of anxiety or a tool for empowerment? In this episode, Erica Rooney sits down with Dr. Jaime Knopman, a leading reproductive endocrinologist, to dismantle the myths and shame surrounding women's health. Dr. Knopman challenges the "just relax" narrative, explains the cold hard facts about egg quality in your 30s, and shares why reproductive choice is the ultimate power move for the modern ambitious woman. If you've ever felt behind or overwhelmed by the "shoulds" of motherhood, this conversation will help you reclaim your timeline. Inside the Episode: The 32-Year-Old Reality Check: Why your period doesn't always equal fertility and the data every woman needs to know sooner rather than later.Reframing Infertility: Moving away from shame and understanding the medical truth that "willpower" can't fix.The "Reproductive Pivot": How egg freezing changes the way women date, work, and plan for their future selves.Corporate Advocacy: How to talk to HR about modernizing your benefits to include fertility support.Resilience in Health: Dealing with bad medical news and finding the strength to "get back up" when life knocks you down.🔗 Resources: Pre-order Dr. Jaime Knopman’s book: Own Your Fertility.Follow Dr. Jaime on Instagram @dr_jaimeknopman.Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn. BUY THE BOOK - Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors Connect with me on LinkedIn Be a Book Launch Insider!!! My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedIn FREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNER Join our Facebook Group! Find me on Instagram Check out our PINS on Pinterest And YES - I'm on TikTok!

    28 min

  5. JAN 13

    Cockpit Lessons on Imposter Syndrome with Michelle "Mace" Curran

    What if the secret to overcoming imposter syndrome isn't getting rid of your fear, but learning to invert your perspective and use it as fuel? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Michelle "Mace" Curran, a former F-16 fighter pilot and lead solo pilot for the US Air Force Thunderbirds. As only one of two women in history to hold that title, Michelle has flown inverted inches from her wingman at 500 mph—all while battling the same inner critic that many high-achieving women face in the boardroom. Michelle shares how she moved from a shy, introverted high-achiever to a decorated combat veteran, revealing the mental discipline required to override survival instincts and the power of "call sign culture" in building psychological safety. Inside the Episode: Training Over Instinct: Michelle explains how the "insane" maneuvers of an air show are actually the result of thousands of hours of repetition, and how that same building of competence is the foundation for confidence in any male-dominated career.The Survival Brain in the Boardroom: How to distinguish between real physical danger and the primal fear of social judgment. Michelle shares her "zoom out" method to get worst-case scenarios out of your head and onto paper.The "Costume" of Confidence: Michelle opens up about her early career struggles in Japan, where she felt like she had to wear a "Type A costume" to belong, and the shock to her identity when she realized she couldn't be a "golden child" on day one.The Inner Voice vs. The Verdict: A breakdown of how to identify your inner critic—Michelle’s looked like a "tactical older male pilot"—and why recognizing the source of that voice takes away its power.MACE: The Call Sign Story: The vulnerable story behind Michelle's call sign (Mock At Circle Entry) and how a near-catastrophic mistake involving 9 G-forces became her ultimate badge of honor.Call Sign Culture & Safety: Why having a nickname based on a mistake is actually a tool for psychological safety, encouraging a "debrief culture" where even the highest-ranking leaders openly admit their errors.Inverting Your Perspective: A look at Michelle’s book, The Flip Side, and how to use the "action creates confidence" loop to navigate moments where "the shit hits the fan."If you’re waiting to "feel ready" before chasing your biggest dreams, this episode is the reality check you need to start taking action in the presence of doubt. 🔗 Resources: Get Michelle’s book: The Flip Side: How to Invert Your Perspective and Turn Fear into Your Superpower.Learn more about Michelle Curran at Upside Down Dreams.Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn. BUY THE BOOK - Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors Connect with me on LinkedIn Be a Book Launch Insider!!! My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedIn FREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNER Join our Facebook Group! Find me on Instagram Check out our PINS on Pinterest And YES - I'm on TikTok!

    40 min

  6. JAN 7

    Stop Fearing Your Finances with Danielle Hendon

    What if the biggest barrier to your business growth isn't your vision, but your refusal to look at the numbers? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Danielle Hendon, founder of Four Corners CFO. After a decade in corporate finance, Danielle realized that many entrepreneurs are brilliant at their craft but paralyzed by their books. She’s on a mission to turn founders into confident financial leaders by simplifying complex "money talk" into actionable strategy. Join them as they discuss why you can't lead where you don't look, how to stop letting your bank account define your self-worth, and the vital mindset shift needed to move from a "stagnant pond" to a "flowing river" of wealth. Inside the Episode: The Music to Math Pipeline: Danielle shares her unconventional journey from aspiring opera singer to CPA, explaining the scientific mesh between musical patterns and numerical data.The Judgment Trap: Why women often feel like their financial statements are a "grade" on their performance as a human, and how to start viewing numbers as neutral tools for decision-making.Forecasting as Leadership: Danielle breaks down why the goal of a budget isn't necessarily to hit it—it’s a roadmap to help you understand the "why" behind your business's story.The "Stagnant Pond" vs. "Flowing River": A powerful visual analogy for shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset, and why you must "spend money to make money."The Power of Profit: Why paying yourself first is not selfish, but a requirement for sustainable growth and the ability to eventually delegate tasks.Sticky Floors of Delegation: Danielle opens up about her own struggle with hiring and "letting go," revealing why the first revenue-generating hire is the hardest yet most necessary step to shatter your glass ceiling.Pricing for Value: A look at why hourly billing often penalizes expertise, and why shifting to flat-fee pricing allows you to profit from your own efficiency.If you’ve been putting your head in the sand when it comes to your business finances, this episode is the clarity and encouragement you need to step into the power of profit. 🔗 Resources: Visit Danielle's dedicated landing page for listeners: 4cornerscfo.com/glassceilings.Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn. BUY THE BOOK - Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors Connect with me on LinkedIn Be a Book Launch Insider!!! My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedIn FREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNER Join our Facebook Group! Find me on Instagram Check out our PINS on Pinterest And YES - I'm on TikTok!

    34 min

  7. 12/24/2025

    Confidence: Bedroom to Boardroom with Jingjin Liu

    What if the secret to conquering self-doubt and negotiating your worth at work begins with lowering your tolerance for compromise in your most intimate relationships? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Jingjin Liu, serial entrepreneur, investor, and global advocate. Jingjin is the founder of the Elevate Group and the co-founder of Zazu, Asia's first sexual wellness company for women. She proves a radical truth: confidence in the bedroom leads to confidence in the boardroom. Jingjin shares her fascinating journey from a "weird girl" in Beijing to the youngest Global Marketing Director in a male-dominated industry, revealing how deep-seated societal conditioning and a high tolerance for small compromises at home are the sticky floors keeping women stuck in their careers. Inside the Episode: The Bedroom to Boardroom Link: Jingjin breaks down how women's tendency to make compromises in the bedroom (e.g., accommodating a partner's sleep or TV habits, or silence about sexual desire) builds a pattern of accommodating behavior that is carried directly into the workplace.The Snoring Analogy: A powerful and relatable example of the high tolerance for "b******t" women build at home—from sleeping poorly due to a partner's snoring to not asking for dishes to be washed—and why lowering that tolerance is the first step toward self-assertion.The LIE of Self-Worth: How making small, repeated compromises at home leads to the deep, intrinsic belief that "I am not worth it," making it impossible to ask for a bigger budget or better salary at work.The Twin Sticky Floors: The two most common traps for high-achieving women in corporate settings: The Likability Trap & PerfectionismFighting for the Whole Cookie: How to move past the "tall poppy syndrome" and scarcity mindset that pits women against each other. Jing Jin argues that women are often distracted by fighting for the crumbs instead of demanding the whole damn cookie for everyone.The Global Sisterhood: Jingjin shares the exciting evolution of the Elevate Group's mission, shifting from focusing only on Asian women to impacting 5 million women in business globally, recognizing that gender discrimination and self-doubt are universal challenges.If you are ready to reclaim your power, fight back against sexism, and elevate your ambition by dismantling the inner conditioning that holds you back, this episode is a courageous call to action. 🔗 Resources: Watch Jing Jin Luu's TED Talk: Confidence in the Bedroom leads to Confidence in the Boardroom.Learn more about Jing Jin Luu and her mission at Elevate Group.Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.Connect with Walk West: walkwest.com BUY THE BOOK - Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors Connect with me on LinkedIn Be a Book Launch Insider!!! My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedIn FREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNER Join our Facebook Group! Find me on Instagram Check out our PINS on Pinterest And YES - I'm on TikTok!

    41 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    Slowing Down During the Holidays

    Are you ready to stop sprinting toward the end of the year and instead lean into the magic of the in-between? In this solo episode, host Erica Rooney challenges the traditional "hustle harder" holiday advice. She encourages you to view this time as a refractory period—a natural exhale before the big inhale of 2026—and gives you radical permission to slow down and be present. Erica reveals her secret to managing the season's chaos: strategically using AI to clear the clutter, protect her energy, and free up her mental load so she can focus on the moments that truly matter. Inside the Episode: The Refractory Pause: Why you should stop viewing the holidays as a sprint to the finish line and instead embrace the season's slower rhythm as a necessary time for rest and self-reconnection.Permission to be Present: A call to action to stop doing all the things you think you "should" do and start doing the things that genuinely matter to you (like sitting on the couch or baking horrific cookies).AI for the Invisible Labor: Erica demonstrates exactly how she uses simple AI prompts (like Chat GPT or Google Gemini) to eliminate time-consuming planning and mental clutter:Magical Meal PlanningCreative Gift IdeasThe Calm December Prompt: The specific AI prompt Erica used to design a weekly rhythm that prioritized feeling calm, intentional, and grounded, while carving out dedicated time for connection, rest, and joy.Protecting Your Energy: Why using AI is not about replacing humanity, but about clearing the invisible labor and protecting your mental energy so you don't lose your balance (or your shit) on those you love.If you’re ready to ditch the guilt and use modern tools to move through the holidays with clarity, grounding, and magic, this episode is your essential guide. 🔗 Resources: Join the community for support, coaching, and tools to free up your mental energy: DM Erica for a link to Her Collective.Connect with Erica Rooney on LinkedIn.BUY THE BOOK - Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors Connect with me on LinkedIn Be a Book Launch Insider!!! My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedIn FREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNER Join our Facebook Group! Find me on Instagram Check out our PINS on Pinterest And YES - I'm on TikTok!

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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 seasoned HR executive with over 15 years of experience, this podcast is your go-to source for breaking through the 'sticky floors' – those limiting beliefs and toxic behaviors that keep you STUCK. Erica's mission is to empower you to shatter limiting beliefs and toxic behaviors to uncover infinite possibilities!  And her biggest life goal is to get more women into positions of power and KEEP THEM THERE. We delve into the tough topics here: Imposter Syndrome, perfectionism, fear, and burnout, providing not just insights but actionable strategies to help you navigate these challenges. Erica’s personal journey and expertise, combined with stories from inspiring female guests, offer a wealth of wisdom on overcoming obstacles and seizing opportunities. Each episode is packed with tactical tips, strategies for career advancement, and mindset shifts essential for taking bold leaps in your career and life. From uncovering corporate secrets to sharing real stories of women who have broken ceilings, the "Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors" podcast is an invitation to join a community of ambitious women ready to take inspired action. Welcome to "Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors!" Let's embark on this journey together and transform our aspirations into achievements and go SHATTER SOME CEILINGS.

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