the Working Mother’s Mentor Podcast with Julie Finn
The Working Mother’s Mentor is the go-to podcast for high-achieving, professional women navigating leadership in turbulent times—offering real talk, smart strategies, and tactical tools to lead with clarity and confidence. Hosted by Stanford and Oxford-trained executive coach and leadership expert Julie Finn, this show helps women make bold decisions, manage complexity, and create sustainable success—without burning out or losing what matters most. Whether you're navigating executive leadership, contemplating a career pivot, managing work-life balance, or leading teams through uncertainty and change, you’ll find practical support, tactical solutions, and sharp insights to help you lead with intention. Episodes blend authentic discussion and actionable strategies about: Leading through complexity & high-stakes transitions Executive decision-making & leadership presence Career reinvention & professional advancement Burnout prevention & emotional resilience Balancing ambition, purpose, and personal priorities If you’re building a meaningful career and a meaningful life, you’re in the right place.
Episodes
At 35, your identity isn’t fixed, it’s still unfolding.
This episode is for ambitious leaders navigating the quiet tension between career success and personal evolution. Whether you’re pivoting professionally, redefining success, or just trying to keep your head above water, you’ll hear wisdom, honesty, and practical insight to help you embrace the “and” in your life. You don’t have to be just one thing.
<...What’s really holding you back from making that decision?
In this episode, I unpack what’s really behind hesitation, especially at the senior or executive level.
You’ll learn:
– Why smart, capable leaders stall (hint: it’s not indecision)
– The hidden commitments that create inner conflict
– How to navigate external resistance
– Executive coaching tools to move forward strategically
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At the senior level, every decision feels heavier.
In this episode, I share key strategies every leader needs to make strong decisions, even in fast-paced environments and a complex world.
Listen to learn how to make confident, resilient decisions that align with your leadership and your organization’s future.
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The first 90 days in a senior executive or C-Suite role can make or break your tenure. What you do, and what you don’t do, in those first three months sets the tone for your leadership, your credibility, and your ability to deliver results.
In this episode, I share a clear, research-backed roadmap for your first 90 days as an SVP, EVP, or C-suite leader.
If you’re stepping into the C-suite, o...
Layoffs and career pivots don’t just disrupt your income, they can shake your confidence and sense of identity. In this episode, I’ll show you how to quiet shame, rebuild your self-worth, and create real opportunities by connecting strategically and authentically.
Free masterclass: GET UNSTUCK AND MOVE FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE → https://dub.sh/Unstuck...
If you’re navigating a layoff, pivot, or reinvention, this episode will show you how to rebuild career momentum through strategic rhythms and intentional action. We’ll explore how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your process—and why waiting for clarity might be holding you back.
Free masterclass: GET UNSTUCK AND MOVE FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE ...
Join me for the free masterclass: GET UNSTUCK AND MOVE FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE → https://dub.sh/UnstuckMoveForward
Rebuilding or reinventing your career isn’t just about making moves—it’s about making them sustainably.
This episode shows you how to create momentum without burning out by redesigning your rhythm, protecting your energy, and taking aligned action even through uncertainty.
Free Masterclass: Get Unstuck and Move Forward With Confidence
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Rebuilding your career after a layoff—or while craving reinvention—doesn’t mean you have to walk away from everything you’ve built. In this episode, we explore how to take strategic action without starting from scratch. Whether you’re in transition or simply feeling stuck, you’ll learn how to move...
Layoff, career decision, or feeling stuck—this episode will help you find clarity when the path ahead feels overwhelming.
Whether you're navigating a recent layoff or questioning if your current role still fits, the pressure to make the "right" move can feel paralyzing.
But clarity doesn’t come from spinning—it comes from asking better questions and using a smarter framework.
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Rewrite What’s Possible in Your Life and Career. This episode is your invitation to rewrite the story you're telling yourself — about your future, your ambition, and your impact.
Whether you’ve been laid off, passed over, or you're just ready for more, the next chapter is yours to define.
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Feeling stuck after a layoff or major career shift?
Or perhaps you're ready to make a change, but just aren't sure what to do about it.
You’re not alone — and this episode is your starting point.
If you’ve checked all the boxes, built a solid career, and still find yourself thinking “How did I get here… and what now?” — this conversation is for you.
Whether you’ve bee...
If you’re an ambitious woman leader navigating change, pressure, or politics — and you’re ready to be seen not just as reliable, but as executive material — this episode is your strategic advantage.
In seasons of layoffs, restructures, and cultural breakdown, leadership isn’t about keeping up appearances. It’s about building clarity, trust, and momentum in environments that feel anything but stable.
How to Lead Teams Through Uncertainty Without Burning Out Your People—or Yourself
When burnout is rising and change feels relentless, your team silently wonders: Can I trust you to lead us through this?
In this episode of The Working Mother’s Mentor Leadership Series, executive coach Julie Finn shares the high-impact leadership strategies used by today’s most effective leaders to guide their ...
You can’t lead others through complexity if you’re not first leading yourself.
In this episode, I share seven strategies to strengthen your leadership and show up with clarity, confidence, and staying power—especially when the stakes are high and the path forward is unclear.
If you're an executive, manager, entrepreneur, or ambitious professional leading through change, burnout, or decision f...
Do you ever look around and wonder, "Shouldn’t I be further along by now?"
If comparison, regret, or fear of judgment have you questioning your career, life choices, or even your worth, this episode is for you.
Today, we're pulling back the curtain on:
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Why successful women still struggle with self-doubt
In this episode, we challenge the conventional belief that resilience is the ultimate solution for high-achieving women.
We explore how the pressure to constantly 'push through' can lead to burnout, emotional suppression, and a disconnect from one's purpose.
Discover the significance of creating a balanced approach that includes self-awareness, emotional agility, and the necessity of rest and purposeful connections.
Learn why real...
Feeling the pressure to hold it all together—even when everything feels off?
You're not alone. In this episode, I unpack the real weight professional women are carrying right now—and why community isn't a luxury, but a strategic act of leadership.
If you’ve been silently wondering “what about me?” this is your space to exhale, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters.
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Let’s discuss ten ways the system fails us and focus on the power we have to create the life we deserve.
Julie discusses the power of making the decision to bet on yourself.
Julie provides a quick update about the re-launch of the podcast and a special gift for her listeners.
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