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.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Glass Sessions, we sit down with Julia Halperin, an acclaimed arts and culture journalist, to unpack her leap from senior leadership roles at major arts publications to building a thriving career as a full-time freelance journalist and editor.

Julia takes us behind the scenes of her transition - the freedom and flexibility, the financial realities, and the unexpected learning curves. She shares practical tips on building a client base, managing money, setting boundaries, and nurturing professional relationships that last.

We also dive into the mindset shifts needed to succeed outside the traditional 9-5, from protecting your confidence to structuring your days. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of big wins, surprising challenges, and lessons Julia wishes she’d learned sooner.

If you’ve ever dreamed of going freelance, or you’re already in the trenches, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable advice to help you not just survive, but thrive.'

Timestamps:
00:00 - Side chat and what we learned recently
8:33 - Intro to Julia
26:54 - How to set long-term goals and stay confident
30:57 - Financial planning and payment strategies for freelancers
41:56 - Creating structure in an unstructured career
47:31 - Is this okay? My manager checks every email I send

Links & Resources:

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

Julia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliahalperin/

Julia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-halperin-87717437/

Opolis Freelance Collective: https://opolis.co/

⁠⁠⁠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:

Starting at the bottom means you can only go up from there. In this episode, we break down how your early jobs can be more than stepping stones - they can be launchpads.

Whether you're in customer service, admin, retail, or your first corporate role, your entry-level job is full of opportunities if you know how to use them. We talk about how to:

• Take advantage of no one expecting you to know anything already
• Bring the right attitude

• Build meaningful relationships with people who can open doors

• Get clear on your interests and strengths before your next move

• Say yes to new opportunities that come your way

This episode is for anyone feeling stuck in a “starter job” or unsure if their current role is leading somewhere meaningful.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Side chat and what we learned recently

10:24 - Making the most of your entry-level job discussion

30:35 - The power of saying "yes"

35:41 - Learning from your early mistakes

42:06 - The importance of early financial planning

49:21 - Is this okay? I told a customer incorrect information.

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:

In this episode of The Glass Sessions, Courtney and Lauren discuss our experience navigating the emotional and practical realities of layoffs and restructuring, and offer practical advice for anyone going through the same thing.

We discuss:

• How do you spot early signs of instability at work?
• What steps should you take before things go south?
• When and how you should update your LinkedIn profile and resume, and start reaching out to your network

We discuss how to stay financially prepared, managing the mental load of job insecurity, and deciding whether to tell your current employer you're job hunting.

If you’re feeling uncertain about your role or industry, this episode will leave you feeling more prepared, grounded, and supported.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Side chat and what we learned recently
11:58 - Recognizing signs of layoffs or restructuring
25:45 - How to tap your network before you need a new job
33:04 - Financial habits that create flexibility
36:02 - Keeping your LinkedIn and resume up to date
41:06 - Processing the emotional side of layoffs
52:24 - Is this okay? I'm taking time away from my current job to interview for a new one, and lying about it.

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:
This episode of The Glass Sessions podcast explores the trauma and business costs of workplace bullying, and how to cope with it. Join us to hear a powerful and deeply personal conversation with Andy Regal, a seasoned media executive turned outspoken advocate against workplace bullying.

Andy opens up about his own experience navigating toxic leadership and high-pressure environments in major media organizations. He breaks down what bullying at work really looks like - from subtle power plays to overt mistreatment- and shares what helped him recognize it, name it, and recover from it.

This episode explores:

• How to identify workplace bullying (even when it’s not obvious)
• The psychological toll it takes on individuals and teams
• Why current workplace norms often protect bad behavior
• What healing and accountability can look like
• When it’s time to speak up - or walk away

Whether you're managing a team, navigating a difficult boss, or healing from a toxic role, this episode offers validation, clarity, and actionable insight.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Side chat and what we learned recently

13:52 - Andy Regal's journey and insights on workplace bullying

30:52 - Recognizing and addressing bullying

40:18 - Coping Mechanisms for Bullying

48:54 - Andy's resources
Andy's Links & Resources:

Andy's website: https://andyregal.com/

Subscribe to receive updates for Andy's book release: https://andyregal.com/my-book/

Andy's facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/noworkbullies

Andy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyregal-nwb/

Andy's Substack: https://substack.com/@aregalmedia?utm_source=top-search

The Glass Advisory's 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:

In this episode of The Glass Sessions, we’re diving into one of the most underrated leadership tools: the one-on-one meeting. Whether you're a manager or an employee, these conversations can build trust, improve performance, and promote growth when done right.

We share real stories along with practical advice on how to:

• Prepare for meaningful check-ins
• Build agendas that matter
• Recognize wins and give feedback
• Strengthen communication and career development

We also answer a listener question about navigating one-on-ones with a new boss after a departmental shakeup - and why you can and should initiate these meetings if your manager doesn’t.

Whether you’re leading the conversation or just trying to get more out of your one-on-ones, this episode gives you frameworks, encouragement, and a few laughs along the way.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Side chat and what we learned recently

11:04 - Why are 1:1s important

19:55 - How to prepare for your 1:1s

30:32 - Common mistakes people make in their 1:1s

35:07 - Is this okay? I have a new manager that hasn't scheduled 1:1s with me.

Links & Resources

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

1:1 Meeting Agenda template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y6h8dSD0sZ-pBvNGif1I5n5H71oz2huILM87_D6wXzk/edit?tab=t.0

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.