by Andrea Janzen | Feb 8, 2021 | Podcast
Failure is a normal part of the road to success. Some of the best ideas or improvements are the result of a previous failure. But failure is scary, and we often avoid talking about it. This avoidance can cause you and your organization to avoid taking risks and miss...
by Andrea Janzen | Jan 28, 2021 | Podcast
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work at a company where everyone was an A player? Everyone was motivated, hard working and by just being around these people it held you to a higher standard. You became more motivated yourself, you produced more, and...
by Andrea Janzen | Jan 21, 2021 | Podcast
Do you feel like your workday is never-ending? Do you feel like you’re not being as productive as you should be? In this episode Pat Sweet shares strategies on how to manage your to-do list every week, how to say no to things that aren’t aligned with your goals and...
by Andrea Janzen | Jan 14, 2021 | Podcast
You’ve probably been told to set boundaries. But here’s the thing, setting hard boundaries can actually hold you back from getting ahead in your career. Because sometimes, the best opportunities are outside of your job description, or they happen after 5 PM. In...
by Andrea Janzen | Jan 7, 2021 | Podcast
Have you ever heard the saying “The only thing hard work gets you is more hard work?” It’s easy to focus on tasks that produce a large volume of output. But unfortunately, keeping your head down producing results, even if it is part of your job...
by Andrea Janzen | Dec 31, 2020 | Podcast
Why are my employees not taking initiative right now? Why are they not stepping up to the plate? Why are they not motivated? On this episode of the Ambition Theory Podcast I talk about my Forbes article where we discuss motivation and how to unlock your...
by Andrea Janzen | Dec 24, 2020 | Podcast
Asking for career advice just isn’t enough. Asking for an opportunity where you can learn as you go is what it’s really going to take to move you forward. This is the power of sponsorship. In this episode I’m reading my very first Forbes...
by Andrea Janzen | Dec 17, 2020 | Podcast
Have you ever wondered if the men in your workplace are interested in helping women advance their careers? In this episode Jeffery Tobias Halter and I cover the things that you’ve probably thought about, but were too afraid to say out loud. We unpack the...
by Andrea Janzen | Dec 10, 2020 | Podcast
Do you ever feel like you aren’t good enough or don’t deserve what you have? In this episode, Mary Bicknell and I have a conversation about why imposter syndrome exists and what you can do to overcome it. The tools Mary shares will increase your...
by Andrea Janzen | Dec 3, 2020 | Podcast
Why don’t women always support other women? It’s unfortunate but true. In this episode I’m sharing a story of when I fell into the trap of not supporting another woman’s success. This issue comes up a lot, and it’s easy for us to point the finger and...
by Andrea Janzen | Nov 26, 2020 | Podcast
Have you ever wondered the reason why women rise to leadership at a slower rate than men? The reason is their lack of social capital. In this episode I explain why putting your head down and working hard just isn’t enough to get ahead. What you really need...
by Andrea Janzen | Nov 19, 2020 | Podcast
Do you ever wonder why some people get ahead in an organization or company and some don’t? In this episode I unpack why setting clear goals is the key to being more influential in your organization. It’s also the best way that you can do your part to close...