Amy Bobchek’s Road to Allyship, Deep Curiosity and Discovering Her Inner Rock Star

Stories We Haven't Shared

In this episode, Amy Bobchek (she/her) joins the campfire in allyship with her friend, Shanti, and with “a whole bunch of people I've never met…I just want everybody to have a good [life]." Through the lens of a cisgender, white, heterosexual woman, Amy explores the meaning of allyship and its impact. She shares personal stories that illuminate the isolation some people face in the workplace due to their identity and the importance of proactively stepping in to support them when needed. She discusses how crucial it is to create environments where people can show up fully as themselves. Amy also shares a pivotal coaching experience that opened her up to approaching life through a deeply-curious lens, which transformed her career and directly contributed to her success.

Amy Bobchek is a former media sales leader who is currently Senior VP of New Business for Blackbaud's Workplace Culture and Compliance Training Division. She co-founded and helps run the non-profit BENEFIT, a coalition of musicians and community leaders committed to raising funds and awareness for charities supporting children in need.

Shanti Joy Gold is a professional coach, 30-year corporate warrior and member of the LGBTQIA+ community. She understands the unique challenges faced by those who feel like outsiders and, as an executive coach, helps underrepresented people confidently thrive in their careers by being fully themselves.

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Amy and I also chat about the following:

• Witnessing her mom fiercely stand up for others - and how it shaped Amy’s views on what it means to be an ally
• Discussing Amy’s supportive feedback when Shanti shared her coming-out-at-work stories - and the central role it played in inspiring Stories We Haven’t Shared
• Examining gender bias and double standards in the workplace
• Sharing stories of an epic jam session and Amy’s unapologetic dislike of dad jokes

Thank you for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive insights about how to navigate your career as an outsider - and learn more about the impact of allyship. Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and find me below to share your key takeaways!

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Fejezetek

1. Introduction, Welcome and Words of Friendship (00:00:00)

2. Amy's Professional and Personal Journey (00:03:19)

3. Changes in the Workforce - Pushback Against Toxicity and Workaholism (00:06:57)

4. The Meaning and Importance of Allyship (00:08:11)

5. The Inspiration for the Podcast and Importance of Fully Being Oneself (00:12:01)

6. The Heartbreaking Story that Shaped Amy's Allyship (00:18:27)

7. Amy Experiences Gender Bias and Double Standards in Her Career (00:21:16)

8. Amy's Pivotal Moment with a Career Coach and What She Learned (00:24:58)

9. Music Share - Brenda, Eddie and a Powerful Slice of Americana (00:29:30)

10. Where to Find and Connect with Amy (00:32:40)

11. Why Amy Dislikes Dad Jokes (00:34:08)