In this episode of Wired to Win, Fernanda delves into the hurdles that women in leadership roles often face and unveils the Three Principles – Mind, Consciousness, and Thought – as the key to breaking through their internal glass ceilings. Originating from Sydney Banks' insights, these principles hold the power to revolutionize mindsets, steer actions, and unleash one's true potential. Fernanda highlights the significance of self-awareness and staying present, all while underlining the undeni...
Apr 26, 2023
15 min
Visibility is an important component of growth in the C-suite. Executive visibility is the new expectation, not exception. Organizations want leaders who can be the face and voice of their brand. Consumers want corporate leadership with clearly defined values. And you want to position yourself as a thought leader. In this episode, Fernanda explains the importance of visibility in the C-suite, teaches you the pillars of visibility, and shares how embracing visibility can change your career-and...
Dec 6, 2022
21 min
Have you ever felt out of place or worried that you haven’t earned your success, despite knowing at your core that you are a high-performing female leader? If so, you aren’t alone. It’s estimated that 70% of people experience impostor syndrome at some point in their lives. This common cognitive phenomenon leaves us questioning our worthiness and intelligence and traps us in a cycle of anxiety, perfectionism, and worry that keeps us from reaching our full potential. In this episode of the Wire...
Nov 15, 2022
17 min
“Sustainability” has been a corporate buzzword for years. But corporations that embrace sustainability and make positive, lasting impacts on our world need sustainable leaders. With a critical eye on organizations to contribute to sustainability goals going forward, being a sustainable leader is no longer a trendy social media strategy-it’s a must. In this episode of Wired to Win, Fernanda tells us everything we need to know about the future of leadership and teaches us how to embrace sustain...
Nov 1, 2022
16 min
We’ve been told all our lives to follow our passions. But what if that was the wrong advice? In this episode of Wired to Win, Fernanda proposes an alternative: purpose. Purposeful, sustainable leaders derive meaning and fulfillment from living their core values instead of chasing passion. Purposeful leaders experience effective results that benefit not only their organizations and careers, but their happiness. By identifying our core values, we can uncover purpose that shapes our lives, decis...
Oct 18, 2022
22 min
Recent data reveals that C-suite executives are facing obstacles to their well-being leading to many leaders electing to leave their roles in search of better balance. In this episode of Wired to Win, Fernanda breaks down how the responsibilities and expectations of the C-suite have evolved over the past hundred years and explains how it’s affecting us. Plus, she teaches how to re-wire our brains’ relationship to work so we can prioritize our well-being and shift the future of leadership into...
Oct 4, 2022
20 min
Anyone in the top levels of a corporation has experienced their share of development opportunities: trainings, continuing education, corporate universities, online cohorts- you name it, we’ve seen it. In fact, the leadership development industry is a multi-billion-dollar-a-year machine. Why, then, are the returns on such development efforts so minimal? Allow me to introduce you to the leadership gap. In this episode of Wired to Win, I’ll tell you exactly why most development efforts fail, wha...
Sep 27, 2022
16 min
How much unseen work do you do entirely in your mind each day? At the intersection of emotional and cognitive labor is the mental load, an invisible effort that women carry the brunt of. In this episode of the Wired to Win podcast, Fernanda explains why the mental load affects women in leadership roles, its impact on our performance, and how we can use the science of neuroplasticity to rewire our brain's relationship with the mental load to reach our full potential.For more information and sh...
Sep 20, 2022
17 min
It’s lonely at the top. But does it have to be? In this week’s episode, Fernanda looks at loneliness in the C-suite. But instead of chalking it up to the necessity of the job, she digs deep into the science behind isolation, explains why we can’t settle for lack of connection, and teaches us how to overcome loneliness to improve our health and happiness. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one without a work friend, this episode is for you!For more information and show notes, go to:https...
Sep 13, 2022
24 min
How many hours a week do you work? Why do we keep overworking ourselves for little or no payoff, and why can’t we stop? In this episode of the Wired to Win podcast, Fernanda teaches listeners how to shave ten hours off their work week. From exploring the reasons behind overwork to looking at how other high-achieving executives spend their days to explaining how neuroplasticity and rewiring your brain can change the amount of time you spend on tasks, this episode is one you won’t want to miss....
Sep 6, 2022
17 min
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