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
Layoffs, restructures, and relentless change have left even the strongest teams uneasy.
Many executives are now leading people who don't feel safe and doing it while managing their own uncertainty.
When confidence wavers, between executives, teams, or across the organization, alignment fractures and results slow.
In this episode, Julie Finn unpacks how senior leaders can rebuild ...
Feedback, leadership, and psychological safety all hinge on one thing: knowing how to have hard conversations when the stakes are high.
In this episode, I share neuroscience-backed and communication-based frameworks to help senior leaders navigate tension with calm, precision, and courage.
Learn how to manage emotional triggers to hold people accountable without aggression, and model candor th...
Most of us don't recognize negative self-talk when it's happening.
We just feel the hesitation, the pressure, the dread.
But underneath those emotions are distorted thoughts quietly shaping how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible.
In this episode, I unpack how cognitive distortions create stress and stall decision-making.
You'll learn how to spot these spirals early, ...
You know you shouldn't compare yourself to others… but you still do.
That quiet thought creeps in: "I thought I'd be further by now." It's subtle, powerful, and it can shape your biggest decisions without you even realizing it.
In this episode, we un...
The thought that it's too late for bold career moves can keep you circling the past instead of shaping the future.
The truth: it's not too late, not too late to pivot, to reinvent, to bounce back after layoff. But most people keep rehearsing the wrong story.
In this episode, I break down the lie behind "too late" thinking and the real steps back into forward motion.
Join me inside the free Get Unstuck Masterclass and I'll show you ...
How do you decide to go for it when failure feels too risky?
You've done the analysis, run the numbers, had the coffee chats and you're still circling, not because you're careless, but because you're responsible.
In this episode, I walk you through five grounded shifts to help you decide without waiting for certainty that will never come:
This isn't about rash moves.
...
"What should I do next?" It's the question leaders ask when they've achieved success on paper but still feel restless, stuck, or unsure how to move forward.
Grab my free on-demand masterclass: Get Unstuck and Move Forward With Confidence https://dub.sh/UnstuckMoveForward
In this episode, I offer a strategic framework for navigating that season of uncertainty.
Drawing on research a...
High achiever, you're not lazy, you're drowning.
Between late-night work, endless meetings, kids' schedules, aging parents, and the constant pull of competing priorities, even the most organized leaders feel like there's no time left for what they want.
In this episode, I'll share why procrastinatio and even workload are not the root problem, exhaustion is.
And I'll walk you thr...
Feeling stuck? This Weekend Reset will help you clear emotional, physical, and digital clutter so you can finally breathe, think clearly, and move forward with confidence.
You're not lazy. You're carrying too much. And clutter, emotional, physical, digital, feeds on exhaustion. That's why weekends often feel like survival mode, not rest.
This isn't about perfection. It's about creating breathi...
Turning 50 isn't a finish line, it's the launchpad for your most intentional, empowered decade yet. Whether you're feeling the pressure to catch up or you're staring at a blank canvas of possibility, your 50s are where wisdom meets opportunity.
In this episode, I share why your 50s are the perfect time for a bold new chapter, no matter your starting point. As a high-achieving professional, you've got the e...
At 45, the demands on your time haven't slowed, but something in you starts to pause.
You may still be leading, parenting, caregiving, and producing at full tilt, but your inner voice is asking a quieter, more persistent question: Is this still the life I want to be living?
In this episode, I share what I wish I knew about identity at 45, why this is a golden window of possibility, how to rec...
You've built a solid life, but something's shifting.
At 40, many ambitious leaders feel the tension between stability and growth. You're not looking to burn it all down, but the identity you built may no longer feel aligned.
This episode unpacks what I wish I knew at 40 about navigating big internal shifts during high-stakes years, and how to move forward without losing momentum, or yourself...
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
https://dub.sh/UnstuckMoveForward
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...
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