Climbing the Corporate Ladder without Breaking a Heel
Tailored for ambitious professional women, this show features candid conversations with powerful business leaders sharing their real stories of success and failure. If you're ready to look up and step up, you're in the right place. Join us and invest in your future today!
Episodes
In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia sits down with Erica Anderson Rooney, C-suite executive, former Chief People Officer, founder of Her Collective, and best-selling author of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors.
The statistics are sobering: at the current rate, it will take 132 years to close the gender pay gap. Women remain underrepresented in senior leadership roles, and workplace g...
What if you're not burned out… you're just out of flow?
In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia sits down with two-time New York Times bestselling author and energy mastery expert Christy Whitman to unpack what's really happening when high-...
Join host Dr. Cynthia for a conversation with globally recognized AI expert and futurist, Dr. Ayesha Khanna.
Dr. Khanna helps leaders understand not just what AI can do, but what humans must do differently as technology accelerates. <...
In a world where technology is accelerating and traditional advantages are quickly becoming commoditized, what actually sets leaders apart?
In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia sits down with Josh Linkner, two-time New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, venture capital investor, professional jazz guitarist, and globally recognized innovation expert.
Together, they ex...
In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia sits down with Heather McGowan (named one of Forbes' top futurists), a sought-after strategist, keynote speaker, and two-time bestselling author, to unpack what the future of work actually looks like and why our most valuable advantage isn't technical… it's human.
What if the reason you're not getting promoted isn't your performance… but your presence?
In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia sits down with Lorraine K. Lee, bestselling author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Cata...
In a world of constant disruption, leaders are under pressure to execute bold transformation strategies faster than ever. But what happens when strategy moves ahead without bringing people along?
In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer is joined by Jen Fisher to expl...
In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia sits down with Mel Stanley, author of Success Without Compromise and founder of First Woman.
In this special holiday bonus episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia is joined by her two children, Jordyn and Jacob, for a deeply personal conversation about leadership, identity, and the ways a career can shape a family.
Jordyn reflects on her journey through motherhood, divorce, and returning to the workforce after years as a stay-at-home mom. She shares what it means to rediscover identity...
This week, Dr. Cynthia is joined by Melissa Aarskaug, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Growth at Druva, author of Renaissance, and a true architect of a career designed on purpose.
Melissa challenges one of the most common myths about success: that it's defined by titles. Instead, she shares how real momentum emerges whe...
What happens when life brings more than you ever asked for...
and you choose to rise anyway?
In this powerful episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia sits down with keynote speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and human behavior expert Kim Becking f...
In this episode, Dr. Cynthia sits down with career strategist and author John Tarnoff to explore what it really looks like to reinvent yourself mid-career.
John shares why your 40s, 50s, and beyond are actually your most strategic years and why resilience isn't about enduring more, but realigning your work with who you'...
What if the voice in your head telling you "you're not ready"... is simply wrong?
This week, Dr. Cynthia is joined by Nina Blackshear, who breaks down the truth about imposter phenomenon and the sneaky ways it undermines even the most accomplished leaders.
Together, they explore why your brain sends false danger signals...
We're entering a new era of leadership—one where connection isn't "nice to have," it's the entire strategy.
In this episode, Dr. Michelle K. Johnston shares why the old command-and-control playbook is collapsing and how leaders who prioritize authentic human connection are winning in culture, retention, impact, and well-being. She breaks down the seismic shift happening inside organizations today and expla...
What if happiness isn't something you chase—but something you build? In this uplifting episode, Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer sits down with Michele Phillips, author of Happiness Is a Habit and Energize Your Happiness, to unpack the neuroscience behind joy, resilience, and energy.
Michele shares how micro-habits can rewire your brain, boost your performance, and transform your energy from the inside out. Together, they ...
What if you never had to feel "stuck" in your career again?
In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer sits down with Gavriella Schuster, a visionary tech executive and former Microsoft leader who reinvented herself 14 times in 25 years.
Gavriella shares how she charted her path with intention—from mapping her next two jobs in advance to creating her own part-time role before "...
When life falls apart, how do you find your way forward?
Former USA gymnast, Emmy-winning news anchor, and bestselling author Nina Sossamon-Pogue joins Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer to share her powerful T.H.I.S. framework — a science-backed roadmap for navigating life's toughest chapters with resilience and grace. From career setbacks and divorce to rediscovering joy in midlife, Nina reveals how to adapt i...
What if every setback you've had was actually part of your success story?
In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer sits down with Latha Jay, a spiritual manifestation coach and Ayurvedic practitioner who blends neuroscience, spirituality, and ancient wisdom to help people consciously create the lives they desire. From leaving medical school and launching multiple careers to mastering the ...
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