Episodes

In this special episode of "Her Leading Story," host Julie Artis shares an engaging conversation from her appearance on the "Pause to Go" podcast. Joined by Bree Luck, they delve into a range of topics relevant to women in midlife, including overcoming the fear of change, the power of mindset, and strategies for managing anxiety. Julie’s Links: Julie’s Instagram Julie’s LinkedIn Julie’s Career Catalyst website SCHEDULE A FREE CALL WITH JULIE: Voice Your Value Call  - Grab a spot on my cale...

In this episode of Her Leading Story, host Julie Artis takes you behind-the-scenes on a coaching call with one of her clients who is starting a new job - and will be managing people for the very first time. The conversation revolves around building confidence, understanding team dynamics, and preparing for success beginning on the first day. Julie and her client discuss a variety of topics, including: -Being curious and asking questions beginning on the very first day. -How to show up with con...

Julie Artis welcomes Elizabeth Duvivier, founder of Squam Art Workshops. They discuss the founding of Squam, how it has evolved, and how Elizabeth - somewhat surprisingly - found herself leading creative retreats and a large community of like-minded souls. In this interview, you’ll hear about: The origins of Squam Art Workshops, a creative retreat that began as a one-time event but grew into a global community. Elizabeth and Julie discuss major life changes, including career shifts and divorc...

Get ready to be inspired and empowered by the next season of 'Her Leading Story,' hosted by Julie Artis. In 2024, we delve deeper into the lives of extraordinary women leaders, from creative visionaires to courageous public servants. Each episode showcases struggles, triumphs, and lessons that redefine leadership. Plus, get ready for an exciting new feature – career coaching sessions offering practical, actionable advice. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, considering a career pivo...

In this episode of Her Leading Story, I interview Rosanne, McTyre, PhD about her “zig-zag” career in epidemiology. Rosanne currently owns her own business that combines her skills in science and communication with her vast network of scientists and doctors. Her path to entrepreneurship was filled with different experiences and opportunities in academia, the federal government, hospitals, and corporations…. and we dig into it all in this interview. What we talk about….. Rosanne’s current busine...

In this solo episode of Her Leading Story, I talk very personally about emotions at work, and specifically my own experience with anxiety and how I’ve been coping with these feelings. What I talk about….. The “Sunday Scaries” and how to prevent them How we should be talking more about our emotions and especially so at work I put on my “sociologist hat” for a couple of minutes and explain the false dichotomy between emotions/ home and logic/ work. How.feeling fearful at this particular momen...

In this episode of Her Leading Story, I interview Dr. Adia Gooden about her journey from grad school in psychology to owning her own coaching and speaking business, and her passion for supporting women to believe in their unconditional worth. What we talk about….. Adia’s experience in her PhD program, and how the goals she set for herself led to a ton of unnecessary stress (and, as she reflects, these goals were probably an attempt at the time to prove her self-worth). How Adia’s “dream job” ...

In this solo episode of Her Leading Story, I talk about the ways I'm learning to coach the unconscious mind - and tools that I give my clients so that they can practice self-directed neuro-plasticity if they want to make a change. What I talk about….. How awareness and clarity are KEY, but not always enough to motivate us into action! Human emotions and how our brain is constantly trying to keep us safe. Tools that can serve as “pattern interrupts” when you feel yourself activated and going ...

In this episode of Her Leading Story, I interview my cousin, Laura Spining, about her career that starts in the office of then Senator Al Gore and includes working on the 1992 Presidential campaign, at a telecommunications trade association, and in the private sector. After taking a couple years off when her kids were little, she joined the Department of Commerce and is now the Deputy Associate Administrator of the National Telecommunications Information Agency. What we talk about….. Laura’s c...

In this solo episode of Her Leading Story, I share more about my own career path, and especially how I have attempted to move into positions that play to my strengths AND light me up. What I talk about….. How I felt socialized to “climb the ladder”…. And then realized along the way that I didn’t really know what I wanted or enjoyed doing. The “decades” exercise - a way to look back on your life, reflect on your interests, and notice themes The “energy and flow” exercise - notice what you are...

In this episode, I interview my friend Andrea Franks, who has spent her career working in medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. She is a Project Management Professional (a certification from the Project Management Institute), so - in addition to talking about her career more generally - I interviewed Andrea because I know some of you are curious about how to become a project manager. What we talk about….. Andrea’s 30 year career at Pfizer, Hospira, and Abbott, and how she weathered multiple c...

In this solo episode of Her Leading Story, I discuss the ways that we have been socialized to think about leadership, how I am defining leadership in terms of this podcast, and how we can all be leaders in our own lives. What I talk about….. How I was socialized to think of leaders as a white men. How I counter those gendered stereotypes by drawing on different definitions of leadership. How we are ALL already leaders in our own lives. Why I believe we can change the world if we embrace the...

In this episode of Her Leading Story, I interview my dear friend, Susan Cates, about her career in finance and investment banking. Susan’s career also had pivot - when she spent 6 years running executive education and developing the online MBA program at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School - and then a more recent shift back to finance, operations, and venture capital. What we talk about….. Susan describes her early career - including how just one class choice in college got her a position i...

Shownotes: In this very first episode of Her Leading Story, I introduce myself and share why I’m on a mission to support women as they navigate their lives and their work. I explain my plans for this podcast and how I hope to share inspiring leadership stories from women who are making the world a better place. I also share what I learned during my own transition into a leadership role, including: how I managed to balance work and family commitments how my relationships with colleagues change...

Calling all women who aspire to take on a leadership role - at work, at a volunteer organization, or in politics! Her Leading Story is a podcast about women’s leadership. Each week, you’ll hear from female leaders about their struggles, their big moments, and their passion for their work. I’m your host, Julie Artis, a leadership and career coach, sociology professor, longtime academic administrator, and a single mom of two teens. I hope this podcast will inspire you, I hope it will make you t...