Thanks for joining us for another Glass Session!

On this week's episode, we break down what it takes to have great meetings - ones that actually drive connection, clarity, and results. We share practical tips on how to prepare, participate, and follow up effectively, plus insights on navigating power dynamics and building relationships across teams.

You'll learn practical tips for:

• Preparing for a meeting so you walk in confident, not reactive

• What it means to calibrate your presence (and why that matters)

• Managing power dynamics and keep conversations productive

• Mistakes to avoid when in meetings

• Following up as your secret weapon for credibility and connection

• How to build rapport quickly with new team members

• Timestamps:

  00:00 - Side chat and what we've learned recently

  12:22 - Practical conversation about how to make the most of your meetings

  40:47 - Is this okay? Working abroad and avoiding telling my manager

  
  

  Links & Resources:

  ⁠⁠⁠Detailed Show Notes⁠⁠⁠:

  https://www.theglassadvisory.com/theglasssessionspodcast

  ⁠⁠⁠The Glass Advisory⁠⁠⁠: https://www.theglassadvisory.com

  Have a workplace situation you'd like us to talk through? ⁠⁠Submit it here⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.theglassadvisory.com/contact⁠

  If you’re interested in one-on-one career advising or want to partner with The Glass Advisory to support your growing business, visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠theglassadvisory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome back to The Glass Sessions!

This week, we’re diving into the world of side hustles with Hailey Ben-Izhak, a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur who’s turned her side projects into a full-time career.

Hailey shares what it’s really like to balance multiple ventures - from running a photo booth company to working in healthcare tech - and what she’s learned about time, energy, and focus along the way.

We cover everything from being transparent with your employer to knowing when to scale, pause, or pivot. Whether you’re dreaming about launching a side hustle or already juggling a few, this episode is full of insight on how to grow without burning out.

We discuss:

• How to balance a side hustle with a full-time job

• Being transparent with your employer (what to consider and why it matters)
• Time management and setting boundaries

• The difference between overwhelm and growth discomfort
• How therapy, self-reflection, and community support long-term success
• Using your professional network and personal brand to fuel growth

Timestamps:

00:00 - Side chat and what we've learned recently

9:30 - Discussion on side hustles

57:57 - Is this okay? Making a case to your manager to attend a conference

Links & Resources:

Hailey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-ben-izhak/

⁠⁠⁠Detailed Show Notes⁠⁠⁠:

https://www.theglassadvisory.com/theglasssessionspodcast

⁠⁠⁠The Glass Advisory⁠⁠⁠: https://www.theglassadvisory.com

Have a workplace situation you'd like us to talk through? ⁠⁠Submit it here⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.theglassadvisory.com/contact⁠

If you’re interested in one-on-one career advising or want to partner with The Glass Advisory to support your growing business, visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠theglassadvisory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Episode Description:

In this episode of The Glass Sessions, we break down how to evaluate a company before determining if it'd be a place you'd want to join.

We cover:

• What to look for on company websites, job descriptions, and press releases
• How to evaluate benefits, compensation philosophy, and financial health
• Smart ways to read employee and client reviews (with a grain of salt)
• Questions that reveal real growth opportunities during interviews
• The green flags that signal healthy organizations
• The red flags that suggest it’s time to move on

Whether you’re job-hunting, interviewing, or just re-evaluating where you are, this episode will help you build the confidence and clarity to make career decisions that align with your values.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Side chat and what we've learned recently

10:02 - Discussion on how to evaluate a company

44:59 - Is this okay? Handling negative feedback about a colleague

Links & Resources:

⁠⁠⁠Detailed Show Notes⁠⁠⁠: https://www.theglassadvisory.com/theglasssessionspodcast

⁠⁠⁠The Glass Advisory⁠⁠⁠: https://www.theglassadvisory.com

Have a workplace situation you'd like us to talk through? ⁠⁠Submit it here⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.theglassadvisory.com/contact⁠

If you’re interested in one-on-one career advising or want to partner with The Glass Advisory to support your growing business, visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠theglassadvisory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.