The FEW Collective

The Few Collective discuss the identity fracture many high-achieving women face during transitions like maternity leave, citing research that nearly one in three working mothers consider downshifting or leaving the workforce and that women’s workforce participation drops sharply after giving birth. They welcome guest Amelia Holland, Country Head of Citywire USA, who explains how Citywire’s credible editorial approach and years of r...

Candace Langston and  Cunningham discuss a common “Pivot Moment” when life looks successful externally—title, income, influence—but feels misaligned internally. They emphasize that outgrowing a former definition of success can bring real grief, especially for high performers, and that gratitude can coexist with recognizing misfit. They explore why women stay too long (attachment to rewarded roles, others’ comfort, fear of being mis...

Candace Langston and Amy Cunningham continue The Few Collective’s pivot series by discussing “The Messy Middle,” the in-between season when the old life no longer fits and the next one isn’t formed yet, which can be especially uncomfortable for high-performing women who rely on clarity, momentum, and productivity. They frame messiness as transformation, emphasizing that rest and boredom can be productive and that the messy middle i...

Candace Langston and Amy Cunningham continue The Few Collective’s series on pivoting by sharing a repeatable “4D” framework—Diagnose, Design, De-risk, Decide—meant for transitions like layoffs, leadership shifts, burnout, reinvention, and identity shock. They argue people don’t need clarity first; they need traction, because action produces clarity, even through “messy movement.” 

They recap pivot archetypes to reduce shame, then ex...

The Few Collective continues their series on unchosen pivots with guest Jessica Billet, a neuroscience-informed leadership and change management expert and the founder of Excelsior Professional Services, where she equips leaders and organizations with brain-based strategies to drive sustainable performance, reduce burnout, and lead change more effectively.

She has worked with Fortune 50 companies on complex transformations including...

The Few Collective at Rockefeller Plaza, Candace Langston and Amy Cunningham continue their talks with Jessica Billet , a neuroscience-informed leadership and change management expert and the founder of Excelsior Professional Services, where she equips leaders and organizations with brain-based strategies to drive sustainable performance, reduce burnout, and lead change more effectively.

She has worked with Fortune 50 companies on c...

In this episode of The Few Collectives' Podcast on pivoting, hosts Candace Langston and Amy Cunningham explore why clarity comes from movement, not waiting to feel ready. They frame pivoting as an intentional leadership skill—often an identity shift more than a job change—whether it’s a small daily adjustment or a major career plot twist driven by mergers, reorganizations, layoffs, market shifts, or changing values. Amy shares...

Candace Langston and Amy Cunningham continue The Few Collectives' conversation about pivoting by introducing “pivot archetypes” and why pivots can feel deeply personal when identity gets fused to what you do. They explain identity as the many “hats” you wear beyond a job title and define archetypes as a mirror for self-leadership rather than a box. The episode highlights several archetypes, including the laid-off high performe...

In this episode of The FEW Collective, Forum of Executive Women Collective, Candace Langston and co-host Amy Cunningham explore the concept of creating your own reset regardless of typical calendar landmarks. They delve into the science behind why our brains love fresh starts and why many people quit their resolutions by mid-January. The hosts discuss the 'Fresh Start Effect' and provide practical tips and frameworks for ...

In this episode of The FEW Collective, Forum of Executive Women Collective, hosted by Candace Langston and co-host Amy Cunningham, discussions focus on detrimental habits that can hinder women's leadership growth. Key topics covered include the need to people-please, ruminating on mistakes, the queen of the castle mentality, and mean girl energy. Through personal anecdotes, psychology-based insights, and actionable advice, the...

In this episode of The FEW Collective, Forum of Executive Women Collective, hosts Candace Langston and Amy Cunningham interview Dr. Jamie Goff, PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, about her new book, 'The Secure Leader.' Dr. Goff discusses the importance of inner stability as a leadership superpower and explores how attachment styles from early childhood influence leadership behaviors. The discussion covers technical vs. ...

In this episode of The FEW Collective, Forum of Executive Women Collective,  hosts Candace Langston and Amy Cunningham return to Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center to continue their conversation with Dr. Jamie Goff, author of 'The Secure Leader.' The discussion revolves around creating safe environments that allow individuals to thrive. They revisit three leadership types - secure, insecure-anxious, and insecure-avoi...

In this episode of The FEW Collective, Forum of Executive Women Collective,  host Candace Langston and co-host Amy Cunningham, the focus is on 'Her Voice, Our Legacy, and Why Women's Stories Matter'. The discussion aims to provide clarity, encouragement, and tools for C-Suite women and aspiring leaders to integrate purpose into their leadership roles. 

Special guest Dr. Kasia Flanagan, founder of Everyday Legacies, sh...

In this episode of The FEW Collective, Forum of Executive Women Collective,  hosted by Candace Langston and Amy Cunningham, the conversation continues from the last week's focus on women's voices and legacies. Joining them again is Dr. Kasia Flanagan, the founder of Everyday Legacies. 

The discussion dives into the significance of personal storytelling and how sharing one's story can be a healing process for both the ...

In this episode of The FEW Collective, Forum of Executive Women Collective, hosts Candace Langston and Amy Cunningham dive into the concept of resilience, particularly for women. They discuss how resilience is not about being unbreakable but about bending without breaking, highlighting that resilience often looks messy rather than graceful. The hosts break down the five pillars of resilience—physical, spiritual, social, psychologic...

In this episode of The FEW Collective, Forum of Executive Women Collective, hosts Candace Langston and co-host Amy Cunningham delve into the concept of executive presence, discussing its essential components including gravitas, communication, and appearance. They aim to simplify the often ambiguous term by exploring practical habits and scientific research, referencing expert Sylvia Ann Hewlett's three pillars of executive pre...

In this episode of The FEW Collective, Forum of Executive Women Collective, hosts Candace Langston and Amy Cunningham broadcast live from Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Plaza to discuss a topic many can relate to—imposter syndrome. They share their personal struggles with feeling like frauds despite their accomplishments and discuss how this phenomenon affects even high-level executives. They explore different manifestations of i...

In this episode of The FEW Collective, Forum of Executive Women Collective, hosted by Candace Langston and Amy Cunningham at Newsstand Studios in Rockefeller Plaza, the discussion on imposter syndrome continues. The hosts dive into how to recognize and overcome imposter syndrome by sharing personal stories and effective tools. Key strategies include recognizing the imposter syndrome voice, keeping a 'brag journal,' practi...

In the inaugural episode of The FEW Collective, Forum of Executive Women Collective, hosts Candace Langston and Amy Cunningham introduce their mission to integrate purpose into leadership and address the underrepresentation of women in executive roles, especially in finance. They share personal experiences, discuss the importance of diverse leadership, and highlight the transformative power of storytelling. Future episodes will fea...