Episodes

37. How to Set Powerful Career and Personal Intentions for 2025
Dec. 18, 2024

37. How to Set Powerful Career and Personal Intentions for 2025

In this special episode of Her Leading Story, Julie is interviewed by Harmony Slater from the Finding Harmony Podcast. We discuss year-end practices - ones that help us reflect on the current year, and set intentions for the ...
36. What kind of job seeker are you? Insights from attachment theory
Dec. 11, 2024

36. What kind of job seeker are you? Insights from attachment theory

In this episode of Her Leading Story, Julie continues the discussion on job search strategies by examining how past clients have approached a career pivot in very different ways. Julie explores how attachment theory from the ...
35. Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Job Hunting with Julie Artis
Dec. 4, 2024

35. Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Job Hunting with Julie Artis

In this episode of Her Leading Story, Julie discusses the emotional highs and lows associated with job searching. She shares personal anecdotes and client stories to help listeners manage the mental and emotional stress that ...
34. Resume In a Day: The Power of a Well-Crafted Resume
Nov. 27, 2024

34. Resume In a Day: The Power of a Well-Crafted Resume

In this episode of Her Leading Story , host Julie Artis shares exciting news about her new offer, Resume in a Day. This Black Friday intensive is designed to help women elevate their careers by transforming their resumes into...
33. Handling the “Dreaded Work Question” at Holiday Gatherings
Nov. 20, 2024

33. Handling the “Dreaded Work Question” at Holiday Gatherings

In this holiday special episode, Julie helps you navigate the question you’re sure to get at holiday parties and meals: “So…. how’s work going?” For those in a career transition or struggling with their current job, this simp...
32. When A Great Resume Doesn’t Matter and What to do About It
Nov. 6, 2024

32. When A Great Resume Doesn’t Matter and What to do About It

In this solo episode of Her Leading Story , Julie explains her work with clients to draft, revise, and create resumes. Although clients almost always want to start with resume revisions, Julie strongly encourages both client...
31- Insights from a Career of Asking Good Questions with Kristen Miller
Oct. 30, 2024

31- Insights from a Career of Asking Good Questions with Kristen Miller

In this week’s episode of Her Leading Story , Julie interviews fellow sociologist Dr. Kristen Miller. Kristen served as the Director of the Center for Question Design and Evaluation Research at the National Center for Health...
30. The Mindset Shifts that Help my Clients Land a Job in Any Market
Oct. 23, 2024

30. The Mindset Shifts that Help my Clients Land a Job in Any Market

In this solo episode, Julie discusses three mindset shifts needed to successfully navigate a job search, no matter what kind of labor market trends are at play. As a sociologist, Julie shares the distinction between macro lab...
29. How to Build a Career in Academia that Works for You
Oct. 16, 2024

29. How to Build a Career in Academia that Works for You

In this episode of Her Leading Story , Julie sits down with long-time friend and fellow sociologist Dr. Karen Spencer. Karen shares her journey from a traditional academic role (as a university tenure-track professor) to eig...
28. Building Authentic Relationships to Boost Your Career
Oct. 9, 2024

28. Building Authentic Relationships to Boost Your Career

In this solo episode, Her Leading Story host Julie Artis explores a key factor in career growth: networking. With her experience coaching clients and interviewing successful leaders, Julie uncovers one constant across the boa...
27. Lessons in Leadership, Service, and Global Impact
Oct. 2, 2024

27. Lessons in Leadership, Service, and Global Impact

In this episode of Her Leading Story , Julie Artis interviews Dr. Cora Neumann, Chief Community Health Officer for the Native American Development Corporation and current candidate for Montana State Senate. With a career span...
Career Pivots:  How to talk about it when you’re in the messy middle
April 24, 2024

Career Pivots: How to talk about it when you’re in the messy middle

Guest: Bree Luck, Founder of Awkward Sage Media and podcast producer.In this episode, Julie Artis and Bree Luck discuss how career comparison can lead to feelings of self-doubt and uncertainty. They discuss the challenges and opportunities presented...
25. How to Thrive During Times of Transition and Change
April 17, 2024

25. How to Thrive During Times of Transition and Change

Change, whether anticipated or unexpected, is an inevitable part of our lives and careers. Yes, it can be a source of anxiety or uncertainty…  but change also presents opportunities for growth. In this episode of Her Leading Story, I share an episode...
24: Revising your “Retro” Resume: Expert Tips for Mid-Career Women
April 10, 2024

24: Revising your “Retro” Resume: Expert Tips for Mid-Career Women

In this solo episode, Julie addresses the ways resumes have changed over the years, how to tailor your resume to the specific job you seek, and how a career coach can support you as you refresh your resume.  Key TakeawaysHow Resumes Have Changed: L...
23. Tools for Growth: Figuring Out What You Want (Replay)
April 3, 2024

23. Tools for Growth: Figuring Out What You Want (Replay)

This week, we're revisiting an earlier solo episode of Her Leading Story.  I'll be digging a little deeper into some journaling and reflection exercises that will help you tune into yourself, to point the way to your next best career move.   In this...
22:  Building a Better World through Financial Activism
March 27, 2024

22: Building a Better World through Financial Activism

In this episode, Julie interviews Amy Kaufman, founder of Studio Watershed. Amy shares her unique career path - from majoring in art, to working in Homeland Security, to founding Studio Watershed, a consulting firm that plays a pivotal role in scalin...
21: Stuck in a Career Rut?  How to Open Yourself to New Opportunities
March 20, 2024

21: Stuck in a Career Rut? How to Open Yourself to New Opportunities

Join Julie Artis on this solo episode of Her Leading Story as she shares insights about her work with clients - and her own career.  If you feel stuck in your current role or unsure how to create the career you want, this episode is for you!  You'll ...
20: Navigating Big Career Shifts:  Lessons from a Recruiter
March 13, 2024

20: Navigating Big Career Shifts: Lessons from a Recruiter

With Amanda MayeuxThis week, Julie interviews Amanda Mayeux, currently working as an executive recruiter at Meta. They discuss the evolution of Amanda’s career, especially how she moved from work in textiles, apparel, and merchandising into recruiti...
19. How to be a better negotiator
March 6, 2024

19. How to be a better negotiator

In this solo episode, Julie shares tips for preparing for your next negotiation. She discusses how women, because of their socialization, may actually have an edge in negotiation. Julie also discusses strategies for building confidence, conducting re...
18: Live Coaching Session! Getting Promoted, Managing Time, and Setting Priorities
Feb. 28, 2024

18: Live Coaching Session! Getting Promoted, Managing Time, and Setting Priorities

In this episode, Julie coaches a client navigating a *double* promotion within her company.  We discuss her new role, its focus on company growth, how to set goals for herself and the team, and how to prioritize. Listen in on this behind-the-scenes p...
17: How to Make the Most of Career Transitions
Feb. 21, 2024

17: How to Make the Most of Career Transitions

With special guest:  Susan DennehyJulie interviews Susan Dennehy, an operations and finance leader in higher education administration at Northwestern University. Susan has over 20 years experience in higher education in a variety of positions. Curre...
16. Navigating Career Transitions: How to take action when you’re scared
Feb. 14, 2024

16. Navigating Career Transitions: How to take action when you’re scared

In this solo episode, Julie delves into the topic of fear and change - and how fear can keep us stuck in a cycle of inaction and over-thinking. She discusses various tools she uses with her clients to navigate the fear that inevitably emerges when we...
15. Finding purpose through service: One teacher’s unusual path to leadership
Feb. 7, 2024

15. Finding purpose through service: One teacher’s unusual path to leadership

In this episode, Julie interviews Christy Ford, a high school teacher at Boyd County High School in Eastern Kentucky. Christy discusses her journey from a college writing professor to high school AP English teacher to a JAG ...
14: Stepping into Leadership: How and when to find a great coach
Jan. 24, 2024

14: Stepping into Leadership: How and when to find a great coach

In this solo episode, host Julie Artis discusses how - and when - to consider career and leadership coaching. She discusses her own coaching experiences, the difference between coaching and therapy, and provides guidance on n...