The UnCeiling You Podcast with Dr. Natalie Luke

As women, we often face conflicting messages about ambition, making it challenging to fully embrace and express our drive. We navigate a delicate balance between pursuing our goals and maintaining likability in the business or academic environment. The first podcast series “Unceiling You, with Dr. Natalie Luke,” explores how women handle ambition.

We ask thought-provoking questions such as:

• What did you want to do when you were younger and what happened to those childhood dreams and goals?
• What does ambition mean to you, does it bring up feelings of shame or excitement?
• Have you ever felt the need to downplay your ambition? If so, why?
• Can career ambition coexist with motherhood? If so, how? If not, why not?
• How has your ambition change over your lifetime?
• How do you stay motivated when facing significant obstacles when going for your ambitions?
• What role has failure played in your journey toward your ambitious goals?

Dr. Luke sifts through these questions and more, sharing stories of struggle and success, so that we, as women, can embrace our whole selves and achieve fulfillment. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and growth.

We Want to Hear From You!

We love hearing from dreamers! Do you have a question or a compelling story about navigating life as an ambitious woman?

Research shows that women often put off, reconsider, or abandon their dreams more than men. The word “ambition” can evoke emotions like shame and fear. Childhood dreams may fade, leaving us uncertain about what we want. Is this true for you? We would love to hear your thoughts and experiences. What emotions does the word “ambition” bring up for you?

Send us a voice memo; perhaps you’ll hear yourself on the show.

My name is Dr. Natalie Luke, and I am the author of the book, “Unceiling Your Career: At Any Age” and host the upcoming podcast, “UnCeiling You with Dr. Natalie Luke.” I’m producing this show because tons of impressive women have stepped up to their unique destinies, and I’d like to introduce them to listeners. In doing so, the listener will receive the inspiration and information they need to trust themselves, reduce career anxiety, and advance their careers.

Organizations benefit from having women and other under-representative women in leadership roles through increased innovation and financial performance due to the diversity of thought and the experience women and others bring to the table. Studies have shown that when women are in leadership roles, businesses are more likely to be successful due to their ability to bring different perspectives and insights. Additionally, having women in leadership roles can help companies better understand their customer base and create products tailored to women’s needs. Finally, having women in leadership can help create a more positive work environment, as female leaders are often seen as more approachable and supportive than their male counterparts.

The Podcast – “UnCeiling You with Dr. Natalie Luke”

Overall, this podcast seeks to be entertaining and inspirational while providing valuable advice and resources to corporate or academic women or those who own their own businesses.

About the Creator

Dr. Natalie Luke has transitioned her career several times after earning a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Cell Biology from the University of Missouri—Kansas City. From there, she transitioned to the business world, where she became a sales professional in biotech and then became a director of sales, training, marketing, and clinical research before becoming a Senior Vice President in Clinical Research and Strategic initiatives. These transitions occurred primarily while working for two companies, moving to higher leadership levels.

Natalie authored her book “UnCeiling Your Career” to help women worldwide gain confidence in themselves, develop their leadership skills, and provide a framework to become their highest selves.

“UnCeiling Your Career at Any Age” encourages adults of all ages to push past their ceilings and find success in their careers. The book provides helpful and practical advice on developing, growing, and advancing in one’s career. Dr. Luke emphasizes that it is never too late to reinvent oneself and achieve one’s goals.

Dr. Luke offers a plethora of strategies for maximizing career potential. She encourages readers to identify and break through their ceilings, the invisible mental and physical barriers that prevent them from reaching their highest potential. She then advises overcoming these barriers and gaining the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed in the workforce.

The book provides helpful tips and strategies for improving communication, cultivating relationships, and building resilience. Luke also guides in finding mentors, creating a professional network, and taking advantage of technology and digital resources. In addition, she provides advice on how to use emotional intelligence to develop self-awareness and cultivate relationships with others.

Dr. Luke is creating this Podcast, “UnCeiling You with Dr. Natalie Luke,” to provide more resources to help women know they are not alone, they can dream big, and there is proof as they learn from other successful women featured on the show.

For more information, contact Dr. Luke at [email protected] and LinkedIn.