Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Glass Sessions, Courtney and Lauren sit down with Allie Fisher, a San Francisco-based independent creative director and designer. She describes herself as a curious creative generalist, and partners with clients to craft strategic visual systems and emotive narratives across brand, editorial, and film.

Allie started her career working as a designer and art director at Conde Nast and WIRED, where she brought stories to life across platforms—from magazine covers to live events. She then made the shift to a brand studio called Godfrey Dadich Partners, where she led the creative team as Partner, Head of Creative—working with clients such as Nike, Netflix, Microsoft, and NatGeo. Last year she launched her independent consultancy, Studio Fisher, where she partners closely with organizations who want to forge a deeper connection with their audience.

Together, they explore:

• Why a personal brand is more than just a LinkedIn headline or a polished résumé

• How uncovering your “why” can guide the way you tell your story and show up with confidence

• Practical steps for aligning your values with your professional identity

• Tips for using your personal brand to stand out in job searches, networking, and career growth

Allie shares her approach to translating your internal compass into an external narrative that resonates, plus insights on how to audit and refine your brand over time.

Timestamps:

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

• 12:32 - Building a personal brand at work

• 32:41 - The importance of authentic branding

• 37:59 - Identifying and engaging your audience

• 42:59 - Using the Why / How / What framework

• 1:00:59 - Is this okay? Not sending a follow-up email after an interview

  
  

  Links & Resources:

  • Allie Fisher's website: www.allie-fisher.com
  • Allie's Instagram: www.instagram.com/allie_fish
  • ⁠⁠⁠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 Summary:

Ever felt like you don’t quite belong, even when you’ve earned your seat at the table? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay stuck there.

In this episode of The Glass Sessions, Lauren and Courtney discuss their own battles with imposter syndrome and how they’ve worked through those feelings while growing their careers and building The Glass Advisory.

They share practical strategies to help you shift from self-doubt to confidence, including:

• Creating psychological safety at work
• Balancing external validation with your own internal compass
• Turning preparation and practice into confidence-boosting habits
• Recognizing how past experiences and support systems shape the way you show up today

By the end, you’ll walk away with actionable takeaways to help you quiet the voice of “not enough” and step fully into your strengths.

Timestamps:00:00 - Side chat and what we learned recently
22:06 - Spotting limiting beliefs
26:57 - Internal vs. external validation32:15 - Building confidence through practice40:48 - Is this okay? My team is expected to volunteer to host webinars and I don't feel comfortable raising my hand

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.

Episode Summary:

First impressions matter - whether you’re stepping into a new role, meeting colleagues for the first time, or building trust with your manager. In this episode of The Glass Sessions, Courtney and Lauren share both personal stories and professional insights on how to set the tone early and thrive in a new environment.

From humility and confidence to relationship-building and accountability, we break down the essentials for making a strong start.

You'll hear tips for building long-lasting workplace relationships, why sharing your thoughts early helps establish credibility, how to recover from mistakes in a way that builds trust, ways managers can best support their new hires, and more.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Side chat and what we learned recently

10:45 - Making a great first impression discussion

23:53 - Sharing your thoughts and opinions early

24:47 - Handling Mistakes and Building Trust

37:38 - Tips for Managers and Trainers

41:17 - Is this okay? A colleague is taking credit for my work

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.