Ep. 292 - Human Element Series - Rejection is Protection with Erica Rooney

Today we’re joined by Erica Rooney, a leadership dynamo and gender equality advocate who’s breaking barriers and inspiring infinite possibilities. With over 15 years as an executive, Erica is renowned for tackling 'sticky floors'—the limiting beliefs that hold us back—and smashing through glass ceilings. She’s a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and coach on a mission to help people rewrite their narratives and step boldly into their full potential. [Feb 10, 2025]

00:00 - Intro

00:21 - Intro Links

-          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

-          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

-          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

-          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

-          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

-          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

-          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

02:19 - Erica Rooney Intro

03:16 - Redefining "Having It All"

04:24 - Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

05:15 - You Can't Win! (So Don't Play)

08:16 - Equal Rights

16:24 - Sticky Floors

20:31 - The Pay Gap Conundrum

24:22 - The SNAP Method

30:43 - New Level, New Devil

34:26 - Don't Ignore Your Gut

37:02 - Book Recommendations

-          Burnout - Emily & Amelia Nagoski

-          Likeable Badass - Alison R. Fragale

-          The Women- Kristin Hannah

39:07 - Mentors

-          Dr. Jill Varnes

-          Andrew Parker

41:33 - Find Erica Rooney online

-          Website: ericaandersonrooney.com

-          LinkedIn: in/ericarooney

-          Instagram: @ericaandersonrooney

42:05 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org