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Are you a high-performing introvert who's been passed over for promotion while someone less qualified, but louder, moved up? If you're an engineer, analyst, scientist, finance professional, or anyone in a technical or analytical role who does exceptional work but dreads the visibility that comes with advancing to staff level or beyond, this episode was written for you. Social confidence coach and executive presence expert Susan Callender breaks down exactly why introverted professionals stall at the senior level, and what's actually keeping them there. Spoiler: it's not your introversion. In this episode, Susan covers: Why introversion, the fear of being seen, and the belief that you're not worth seeing are three completely different problems that most introverts have collapsed into one identity What imposter syndrome is, and why the fact that you feel like a fraud is strong evidence that you're not one The visibility gap that derails high-performing introverts: why excellent work that decision-makers can't see doesn't produce promotions Three diagnostic questions to identify whether introversion, imposter syndrome, or a core belief problem is running your career Five specific, tactical strategies for building professional visibility that work with your introverted temperament, not against it Why presentations are a skill, not a personality trait, and how to build that skill without becoming someone you're not The identity shift that separates professionals who stay stuck at senior level from those who make it to staff, principal, or partner This episode is especially relevant if you've ever searched for: how to get promoted as an introvert, how to overcome imposter syndrome at work, executive presence for introverts, how to be more visible at work without being fake, public speaking tips for introverts, social confidence coaching, how to show impact at staff level, or social anxiety at work. Susan Callender is the founder of Social Confidence Pro and the host of the Social Skills Mastery Podcast. She specializes in executive presence and social confidence coaching for analytically-minded professionals in engineering, finance, biotech, pharma, accounting, and other high-performance fields who are technically strong but socially underleveraged. Ready to stop being the best-kept secret in your organization? Learn more at SocialConfidencePro.com.       **  Don't even know where to begin in improving your people skills? Are you ready to leave social stress behind and go from where you are to where you want to be? Quiz: "Are Your People Skills Undermining Your Executive Presence?" The Step Into the Spotlight Intensive  The School of Social Mastery Book a Social Strategy Session HERE Have a question that needs an answer. Email me at Hello@SocialConfidencePro.com  LinkedIn Instagram TikTok

Over the summer, I'm revisiting nine of the most important ideas from the first 140 episodes of 97% Effective—from career strategy and leadership to power, promotion, and influence.In this first 97% EFFECTIVE ESSENTIALS episode, I call out the immense power in getting others to share their insight with you. Discover the surprisingly simple habit that has helped my clients build influence, gain visibility, and accelerate their careers.Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Two reasons why you need to open doors and build relationships with people at workWhy seeking advice feels counterintuitive – but is powerful and highly beneficialFour situations where seeking advice pays huge dividendsSituation #1: When Sam sought a mentor or sponsorWhat's wrong with “Let's catch up for coffee” and “Can I pick your brain”Situation #2: When Dave sought clarity on the path to promotionThe important of getting your boss's perspectiveSituation #3: When Jack sought support for his proposalThe “meeting before the meeting” to build allies and avoid surprisesSituation #4: When Alex turned an adversary into an allyWays to seek advice from someone you probably detestThree mistakes to avoid when asking advice BIO AND LINKS:Michael Wenderoth is an Executive Coach that helps executives re-examine their assumptions about power, politics, and authenticity to get promoted, become more effective at work, and break glass ceilings holding them back. Having served 20 years in senior roles with companies across the globe, and then 7 years as a professional coach, he has helped accelerated the careers of clients from diverse industries, backgrounds, and levels of seniority, helping them get ahead – without having to sell their souls in the process. Michael is the award-winning author of Get Promoted, host of the 97% Effective career acceleration podcast, and a frequent speaker and media contributor on career advancement, leadership and navigating power and politics. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Stanford Business School Executive Education and IE Business School, where he collaborates with renowned professors, coaches, executives and experts. Michael holds an MBA from Stanford and trained as an executive coach at Columbia University (3CP). Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comMichael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelchangwenderoth/Harvard Business Review: How to get your first promotion: https://hbr.org/2022/10/how-to-get-your-first-promotionResearch: Why Seeking Advice Boosts Perceptions of Confidence https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=47824Research: Why Seeking Advice Rather Than Feedback Yields More Developmental, Critical and Actionable Input https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=56638Michael's Award-Winning Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea397% Effective, now on Youtube! https://tinyurl.com/bdz53mc5Get Promoted, also available on Audiobook: https://tinyurl.com/mwf2s28yAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Send us Fan MailGetting promoted from a remote role is not only a visibility problem, it is a perception problem. You are good at your job. You hit your deadlines. Your manager respects you. And yet when promotion conversations happen, your name is not the first one that comes up, and you suspect it is because you are remote. No one has said it to your face, but you feel it. The truth is, remote is not a career limitation. It is a communication and strategy problem, and those are solvable.In this episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton walks through the Remote Visibility Framework, a three-part strategy for high-performing women leaders who are doing excellent work remotely and still being overlooked for promotion. Through the story of Simone, a composite client who had not been promoted in two years despite strong performance, Kele unpacks why remote workers often face a double bind: their work and thinking are not consistently reaching decision makers (a visibility problem), AND decision makers form quiet assumptions about their ambition that are never challenged (a perception problem). The framework gives you three specific strategies for solving both, without requiring you to be in an office you are not in.What You Will Learn:The two problems that hide behind the question of remote advancement, and why most advice only addresses one of them, leaving you stuck even after you have done everything right.The 2-3 sentence framing technique that turns any project handoff into a window into your strategic thinking, in less than two minutes per message.How to replace the hallway conversation when you cannot be in the office, with three calibrated options depending on what your organization's culture actually supports.The exact sentence one client used to surface the assumption her manager had quietly formed about her remote status, and how to adapt it for your own career conversation.Why the senior leader you are nervous to reach out to is often more open to a 15-minute learning conversation than you expect, and the framing that makes the ask land.The simple Friday message structure (three sentences) that built one client's visibility with leadership in under a month.Your Action Step:Identify which of the three strategies is the most urgent for you right now, and take one step this week: If your thinking is invisible because you are delivering work without explaining your reasoning, add two to three sentences of framing to your next project handoff.If you are doing excellent work in isolation, identify one senior stakeholder you want to build a meaningful touch point with this week, and take one step toward that.If there is an assumption in the silence that you have never corrected, ask your manager for a dedicated career conversation, not in the margins of your regular check-in, with that as the agenda.Mentioned in This Episode:The Executive Presence Series: Episode 168 (Visual), Episode 170 (Vocal), Episode 172 (Verbal), Episode 174 (Integration).About Your Host:Kele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps high-performing women in middle management build the communication and leadership strategies that get them recognized, sponsored, and promoted.Connect with Kele:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.comBook a Leadership Strategy Call (30 minutes, complimentary): https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call

Episode 246, FULL SHOW -- After a disappointing series versus the Marlins, the Nationals recaptured their offensive prowess as they took 2 of 3 from the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road over the weekend. Tobi Altizer & Darris Dameron look back at the Nats offensive breakout from the weekend series, the continued resurgence of RHP Zack Littell, and a successful weekend from a bullpen that needed a bounce back. Plus, it was a big weekend for several top prospects in the Nationals organization. Find out which top prospects got the nod to be promoted up to the next level. And we look ahead to the final leg of the Nats west coast trip as they take on the San Francisco Giants.

Episode 246, FULL SHOW -- After a disappointing series versus the Marlins, the Nationals recaptured their offensive prowess as they took 2 of 3 from the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road over the weekend. Tobi Altizer & Darris Dameron look back at the Nats offensive breakout from the weekend series, the continued resurgence of RHP Zack Littell, and a successful weekend from a bullpen that needed a bounce back. Plus, it was a big weekend for several top prospects in the Nationals organization. Find out which top prospects got the nod to be promoted up to the next level. And we look ahead to the final leg of the Nats west coast trip as they take on the San Francisco Giants.

You work harder than half your team. You deliver results. But somehow, the person who talks a good game in meetings just got promoted ahead of you. Here's the truth: hard work doesn't get you promoted. Visibility, advocacy, and understanding the game do. Ethan Evans is a retired Amazon VP who spent over 15 years building billion dollar businesses inside one of the most demanding companies on earth. He went from getting fired twice early in his career to running Prime Video, Twitch sponsorships, the Amazon Appstore, and a t-shirt printing business that now does over a billion dollars a year. He worked directly with Jeff Bezos, survived public failures, learned how to navigate corporate politics without losing his soul, and retired early to teach others how to do the same. In this episode, you'll learn: The magic loop: how to turn your boss into your biggest advocate by making them successful first Why invisible performers lose to visible performers every time and how a weekly status report changes everything The exact script to ask for a raise that gets results without threatening to quit Good boss versus bad boss: why consistency beats likability and how to tell the difference in an interview How to give difficult feedback that actually lands: professionally firm, personally warm The career killers nobody talks aboutJeff Bezos's philosophy: strategically patient, tactically impatient, and why Amazon banned PowerPoint for six page narratives ___________ (00:00:00) Introduction: Why Half Your Talent Wins and You Don't (00:00:56) Corporate Politics: The Game You Didn't Know You Were Playing (00:08:28) The Magic Loop: Turn Your Boss Into Your Biggest Advocate (00:27:20) Invisible vs Visible Performers: Why Hard Work Isn't Enough (00:16:30) How to Actually Ask for a Raise and Get It (00:06:13) Good Boss vs Bad Boss: Consistency Over Likability (00:42:42) Giving Difficult Feedback: Professionally Firm, Personally Warm (00:51:28) Career Killers: Betrayal, Gossip, and Breaking Trust (01:04:51) Jeff Bezos: Strategically Patient, Tactically Impatient (01:11:05) The Six-Page Narrative: Why Amazon Banned PowerPoint (01:18:06) Building Billion-Dollar Businesses: Prime Video to T-Shirt Printing (00:58:22) Burnout Is About Vision Loss, Not Hard Work (01:24:48) Hiring A Players: The Reference Check Hack Nobody Uses (01:32:28) Final Advice: Know What You Want and Make the Deal ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL

Sean Barnes opens this episode from Nashville, having just stepped off the stage after delivering a personal branding keynote to a room of cybersecurity executives. He reflects on how unlikely this version of his life would have sounded five years ago, when he was still the extreme introvert who couldn't imagine traveling the country to speak in front of hundreds of people. In this conversation, he walks through the actual journey from quiet executive to in demand speaker, including where most people start, where most people quit, and what separates the executives who eventually own a stage from the ones who never get past their first panel. He shares the 75/25 framework he uses with anyone he coaches on keynotes, why social proof matters more than people realize, and gets honest about the emotional moments that hit him mid talk when he remembers how far he's come.   Key Moments 00:00:01 — Setting the scene in Nashville after a cybersecurity keynote, and the realization that sparked the episode 00:00:32 — The five years ago version of Sean who would have laughed at the idea of giving keynotes 00:01:23 — Why he started on panels at Gartner and Cyber Risk before ever giving a keynote 00:02:09 — The first move anyone should make: tell event organizers you want to speak 00:02:57 — What pre call prep with moderators actually looks like 00:03:16 — Where most people quit, and why one panel isn't enough 00:04:03 — Social proof, pictures from stage, and how that gets you access to bigger stages 00:04:48 — The mistake people make when they finally get offered a keynote 00:05:31 — The 75 to 80 percent core story plus 20 to 25 percent audience nuance framework 00:06:24 — What it actually feels like to be the only person on stage 00:07:10 — Reading the room: who's leaning in, who's on their phone 00:07:36 — The emotional moments mid talk when the journey hits him 00:08:03 — Marathon not sprint, plus the coaching question 00:08:27 — Why he does this in the first place   Key Takeaways Start on panels, not keynotes. The moderator carries most of the pressure, the audience splits its attention across multiple people, and your reps cost a lot less than they would solo on a stage. Sean did this for years before ever giving a keynote, and it's the lowest stakes way to find out if speaking is something you actually want to keep doing. One panel isn't enough. Reps are the whole game. The biggest reason people never become speakers isn't that they bombed their first panel. It's that they did one, walked off, and never asked for the second. The executives who keep going are the ones who get better, build social proof through pictures and posts, and end up with people coming to them. Your story is 75 to 80 percent of every talk you give. The other 20 to 25 percent is audience. When event organizers ask what you want to talk about, the worst answer is "whatever you want." Have a core narrative you can repeat across every stage and then tweak the remaining slice to land with the room in front of you. HR executives need a different flavor than technology executives, but the spine of the story stays the same.   Podcast Show Notes – Episode 283 | 05.26.2026 Episode Title: How Do You Start Speaking on Stage When You're an Introvert? Sean Barnes Breaks Down the Process     Host: Sean Barnes Website: https://www.wolfexecutives.com   https://www.seanbarnes.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfexecutives https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/ LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7284600567593684993/   Twitter: https://x.com/seanbarnes https://x.com/wolfexecutives   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes https://www.instagram.com/wolfexecutives   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseanbarnes

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Want to Get Promoted? You Probably Don’t Know What You Don’t Know… We just wrapped up an incredible episode of A New Direction with Craig A. Fleming, author of The Unwritten Rules of Leadership, and the insights were a major wake-up call for anyone looking to get promoted. If you missed the live conversation, we dived deep into the “hidden curriculum” of the corporate world—those unspoken do's and don'ts that determine who stays in middle management and who gets promoted to the C-suite. The consensus was clear: hitting your KPIs is just the entry fee; understanding the social and political mechanics of your organization is what actually gets you promoted. A standout moment in the interview was Craig's breakdown of why high-performers often fail to get promoted because they fall into the “Technical Trap.” Many high-achievers believe that becoming the ultimate expert in their current role is the fastest way to move up, but the opposite is often true. Craig explained that if you make yourself too indispensable as a “doer,” you become “un-promotable” because leadership can’t afford to lose your technical output. To be promoted, you have to transition your identity from a specialist to a strategist, demonstrating that you have the Executive Presence to lead others rather than just doing the work yourself. We also discussed why Political Savvy is a non-negotiable skill if you want to get promoted. It isn't about “playing games”; it's about building relational equity and finding a sponsor. While a mentor talks to you, a sponsor is someone who talks about you in rooms you haven't entered yet. Craig shared that many talented individuals fail to get promoted simply because they lack an advocate at the decision-making table. By mapping out the power dynamics of your company and building a network of supporters, you ensure that your name is at the top of the list when it is time for someone to be promoted. If you are tired of watching others move up while you feel stuck, this recap is your roadmap to finally being promoted. We covered 7 specific shifts, from mastering “The Brief” to managing your “Leadership Shadow.” Don’t let another year go by wondering why you haven’t been promoted to the level your hard work deserves. Watch the full replay of A New Direction with Coach Jay and Craig A. Fleming to master these unwritten rules and take the final step to get promoted into the leadership role you've been aiming for. Craig Flemings book, “Unwritten Rules Of Leadership: How Executives Decide Who To Trust, Mentor, Promote, and Remember” is a no nonsense, gets right to the point book.  There is no fluff.  No stories.  Just a practical guide to, “if you want to get promoted here is what to do, and here is what not to do.”   Quite honestly I found it refreshing.  No wading through some here is the principle of the story.  Not some fairy tale that is suppose to make me feel better about my life, just the direct approach of, “if you want this, here is what you must do.” There are 25 chapters, each chapter has the same outline.  Here is the title, here is why it is important.  What are the costs and benefits to you on the topic.  Here is what you need to do.  Here are the distortions that will stall your career.  Here is the Application that you need to do on a daily basis in your personal life, your execution, communication etc. I found this book to be so appealing.  Find the area.  Why is it important.  Have the discipline to do what it says…and execute it daily.  Simple. Straight forward. Practical.  We need more books like this with less stories and more application. Get you copy of Unwritten Rules of Leadership by clicking here. Our sponsors are so important to the success of A New Direction.  Please use their services, or recommend their services to others.  Their dedication to the show helps us help more people around the world! Data443: Cyren Cyren Threat Intelligence: Your Business's Cyber Early-Warning System What is it? Think of Cyren as a global neighborhood watch for the internet. Every single day, it scans billions of emails, websites, and files looking for the newest scams, viruses, and hackers. How does it help your business? Cyren automatically creates a constantly updated “most wanted” list of bad links, spam, and hackers. It feeds this list directly into the security tools your company already uses (like your firewall or antivirus software). This empowers your existing security systems to instantly recognize and block new dangers without you or your IT team having to lift a finger. Why it matters: Stops threats at the door: It blocks malicious emails, scam links, and viruses before they even reach your employees’ inboxes or computers. Always up-to-date: The internet moves fast, but Cyren updates in real-time so you are protected against attacks that were just invented today. Trusted by the experts: Massive internet service providers and global tech companies rely on Cyren to protect hundreds of millions of people worldwide. You get the exact same enterprise-grade protection they use. The Bottom Line: Cyren acts as the brain behind your business’s cybersecurity, automatically finding and blocking threats so you can stop worrying about hackers and focus on running your business. Linda Craft  Team, REALTORS®, for more than 40 years they have been helping people all over the world protect their dreams and make new ones. Let's be honest, most of us soon forget how much we paid for our home, or how much we sold our home for…but we all hold on to the memories that were made in that home. The powerful emotions that were in that home.  The gatherings, the people, the joys and even some sorrows, because at the end of the day all our memories are what makes the home…a home. The memories and the emotions of those memories.  The Linda Craft Team continue the tradition of being the “memory makers” by giving the home you are ready to sell the marketing and attention it deserves, and the start to the new memories you will create when you purchase your next home. When you are ready for your memory head on over to www.LindaCraft.com Stop Performing. Start Dominating You weren't built to play it safe. You already know what average looks like. You've watched it sit in meetings, nod along, and clock out at five. You've seen it settle for “good enough” and call it a career. And something inside you — maybe it's quiet, maybe it's screaming — refuses to accept that as your ceiling. That's not ambition. That's your signal. The distance between where you are and where you know you're capable of being isn't talent. It isn't luck. It's the space between knowing what to do and actually executing at the level your potential demands. And that gap? It doesn't close on its own. The Truth Nobody Tells High Performers Here's what the leadership books leave out: the strategies that got you here won't get you there. The habits, the mindset, the way you manage your energy and your influence — all of it needs to evolve. Not because you're broken. Because you're ready for more. Every elite athlete has a coach. Every world-class CEO has an advisor in their corner. Not because they're weak — because they understand that the highest performers on the planet don't go it alone. What Changes When You Stop Going It Alone Working with an executive performance coach isn't about fixing problems. It's about unlocking the version of you that operates with total clarity, relentless focus, and the kind of presence that shifts the energy in every room you walk into. Imagine making decisions faster — and with more confidence. Leading teams that don't just follow you, but run through walls for you. Waking up on Monday with the same fire you feel on Friday night when you're planning your next move. That's not fantasy. That's what happens when you get serious about your performance. Your Move You've read this far for a reason. That reason matters. Don't let this be another article you agree with and forget by tomorrow. Take the first step right now:  Book a free discovery call — Let's talk about where you are, where you want to be, and what's standing in the way. Visit www.jayizso.com to schedule your session.  Send me a direct message — Not ready for a call? No problem. Reach out at jay@thecoachjay.com and tell me what's on your mind. Every conversation starts somewhere. The only thing standing between you and your next level is the decision to stop waiting. Make it today. Jay Izso is an Executive Performance Coach who works with driven professionals ready to break through to their next level of leadership, influence, and impact. Learn more at www.jayizso.com.

Henrik and Daniel Sedin have accepted promotions within the Vancouver Canucks front office, although we are unsure as to what their new titles are.Similarly, we are still unsure as to who the new Canucks GM will be...although it feels like we are getting close.

Have you been at the same company for years, even decades, and suddenly the work that once excited you feels stale? You are not alone and there is a clear path forward.This is the question so many ambitious women face: how do you know when it is time to leave a job you have loved? When the culture shifts, when new leadership changes everything, when an outside force like a merger or a pandemic rewires the workplace, the thought of moving can feel daunting. You know you feel stuck but you do not know what the next steps are.In this episode of the SisterSmart Leadership Podcast, Jill Avey sits down with her client Rebecca H., a privacy specialist in the legal field who spent more than 15 years at the same organization before she made her move. Through the Sisters in Leadership program, Rebecca was able to recognize the leadership skills she had been quietly building for over a decade, develop the executive presence she needed to interview at a higher level and land a role at an established publicly traded mid-sized consumer products company where she leads a sizable team with a real mandate and the resources to deliver on it.Whether you are a woman leader who has outgrown your current role, a high performer wondering whether your complacency is really stagnation in disguise, or an in-house specialist who has never been told you are a leader, you will find inspiration and a roadmap in Rebecca's story.In this episode, you will learn:How to recognize the difference between contentment and complacency in your careerWhy a culture shift can quietly drain your enthusiasm for the work you used to loveHow leadership skills get built off the org chart, and why that matters when you are ready to move upThe executive presence work that helps women get hired into bigger leadership rolesA networking and resume strategy that opens doors without ever telling anyone you are lookingHow to step into a brand-new leadership role and build psychological safety from day oneWhy being a likeable badass is the sweet spot for women leaders who refuse to be trampled or seen as a pushoverHow a personal strategy retreat can reframe your whole career and create real long-term balanceMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODELikeable Badass by Alison FragaleABOUT REBECCA H.Rebecca H. is an experienced privacy specialist in the legal field with more than two decades in legal practice. After spending over 15 years building her career at her previous organization, she recently moved into a senior in-house leadership role at an established publicly traded mid-sized consumer products company, where she leads a sizable team and is responsible for redefining the company's privacy program. Because of the sensitive nature of her work, Rebecca is sharing her story on audio only and using her first name and last initial.—Register for the Free Executive Presence for Women Masterclass: The 3 keys to Increase Authority and Influence, happening live on Thursday, August 8 at 12 PST.A replay will be available for those that register! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdOsrDItGdHchQv1BXFozsGRUjL74xlK#/registration —

 “Work hard and you will get promoted” is a big lie.  I am covering why hard work doesn't get you to the top and what to do to get promoted.  In my career, I was promoted 13 times in as many years, from trainee all the way to board director level of a large company. I share how to be promoted as a high performer. --- ---  Firstly, there are three huge reasons why hard workers don't get promoted. Being brilliant at your current job doesn't mean you will be brilliant at the next level. If you don't demonstrate your ability (or potential) at the next level, it is so much easier for your boss to keep you where you are. This is why high performers don't get promoted just because they are good at their current job.  Why top performers don't get promoted can also be about the strength of their relationship with their boss. You need your boss's support. If you don't have it, that is a classic reason why you are not promoted. This can also be why top performers don't get promoted.  Even more important: 5 actions / tactics you should put into practice today for how to get promoted at work. These are very effective (I was promoted 13 times) and should be used at EVERY LEVEL from trainee to board director.  Hard work doesn't equal success. It is NOT the hours that you put in that count. What you do with those hours DOES count a lot. The more value (/profit) you can create for business, aligned to business goals and needs, the quicker you will get promoted. It is that simple.  I know personally, how valuable moving teams and business closer to their goals are in the eyes of bosses thinking about who should be promoted next. Communication of the value that you create is a very close second to actually creating that value. If bosses don't know about it, they can't appreciate it. Proactively and regularly communicate to bosses to put yourself in contention for promotion.  IF you have any questions on “Why Hard Work Doesn't Get You To The Top – What To Do To Get Promoted”, please email me at support@enhance.training and I will get back to you  Jess Coles enhance.training 

Everything changes the moment you stop doing the work and start managing it. In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Herd to unpack what really happens when high performers step into leadership and why so many struggle in that transition. We dig into the hidden challenges of managing both people and client relationships, and why being great at your job does not automatically make you a great manager. I share real examples of where things go wrong, including how silence and overthinking can quietly erode trust, and we explore the simple but powerful "pause, consider, act" framework that can completely shift how you lead in high-stakes moments. We also get into the practical side of delegation, trust, and scaling your impact without burning out. I talk through the common trap of thinking it is faster to just do everything yourself, and why that mindset keeps so many professionals stuck. Together, we explore how to actually develop others, build systems that multiply your effectiveness, and create a culture where people share knowledge instead of hoarding it. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by responsibility, unsure how to lead, or stuck in the weeds of your own work, this conversation will challenge how you think about management and give you a new way forward.   Topics We Cover in This Episode:  Why getting promoted can quietly feel like a step backward The simple framework most people skip that changes everything What your team is actually thinking when you delegate work The hidden cost of staying silent in leadership moments Why doing it yourself is keeping you stuck longer than you think How trust is built or broken in small, everyday decisions The mindset shift that turns teams into high-performing networks A subtle communication habit that instantly changes how people see you   If this episode hits home for you, don't just listen and move on. Take one idea, one conversation, or one action and put it into practice today. Then share this episode with someone you lead or work alongside because these are the kinds of shifts that don't just change your work, they ripple into every relationship you build. Resources Mentioned: Sign up for Bunnell Idea Group's free AI Business Development tool, GrowBIG AI: growbig.ai Sign up for Mo's weekly newsletter: GrowBigPlaybook.com Free Give to Grow Training and Downloadable Materials: Givetogrow.info Give to Grow Amazon Order Link:  https://a.co/d/ec8DTzc Follow Mo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mobunnell/   Get Ashley's book Manage Method: managermethod.com/book Access free book club guide + reflection questions (included with book resources): managermethod.com/book Learn more: managermethod.com Follow Ashley: @managermethod on social platforms

Everything changes the moment you stop doing the work and start managing it. In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Herd to unpack what really happens when high performers step into leadership and why so many struggle in that transition. We dig into the hidden challenges of managing both people and client relationships, and why being great at your job does not automatically make you a great manager. I share real examples of where things go wrong, including how silence and overthinking can quietly erode trust, and we explore the simple but powerful "pause, consider, act" framework that can completely shift how you lead in high-stakes moments. We also get into the practical side of delegation, trust, and scaling your impact without burning out. I talk through the common trap of thinking it is faster to just do everything yourself, and why that mindset keeps so many professionals stuck. Together, we explore how to actually develop others, build systems that multiply your effectiveness, and create a culture where people share knowledge instead of hoarding it. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by responsibility, unsure how to lead, or stuck in the weeds of your own work, this conversation will challenge how you think about management and give you a new way forward.   Topics We Cover in This Episode:  Why getting promoted can quietly feel like a step backward The simple framework most people skip that changes everything What your team is actually thinking when you delegate work The hidden cost of staying silent in leadership moments Why doing it yourself is keeping you stuck longer than you think How trust is built or broken in small, everyday decisions The mindset shift that turns teams into high-performing networks A subtle communication habit that instantly changes how people see you Take one idea, one conversation, or one action and put it into practice today. Then share this episode with someone you lead or work alongside because these are the kinds of shifts that don't just change your work, they ripple into every relationship you build. Resources Mentioned: Sign up for Bunnell Idea Group's free AI Business Development tool, GrowBIG AI: growbig.ai Sign up for Mo's weekly newsletter: GrowBigPlaybook.com Free Give to Grow Training and Downloadable Materials: Givetogrow.info Give to Grow Amazon Order Link:  https://a.co/d/ec8DTzc Follow Mo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mobunnell/   Get Ashley's book Manage Method: managermethod.com/book Access free book club guide + reflection questions (included with book resources): managermethod.com/book Learn more: managermethod.com Follow Ashley: @managermethod on social platforms

Everything changes the moment you stop doing the work and start managing it. In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Herd to unpack what really happens when high performers step into leadership and why so many struggle in that transition. We dig into the hidden challenges of managing both people and client relationships, and why being great at your job does not automatically make you a great manager. I share real examples of where things go wrong, including how silence and overthinking can quietly erode trust, and we explore the simple but powerful "pause, consider, act" framework that can completely shift how you lead in high-stakes moments. We also get into the practical side of delegation, trust, and scaling your impact without burning out. I talk through the common trap of thinking it is faster to just do everything yourself, and why that mindset keeps so many professionals stuck. Together, we explore how to actually develop others, build systems that multiply your effectiveness, and create a culture where people share knowledge instead of hoarding it. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by responsibility, unsure how to lead, or stuck in the weeds of your own work, this conversation will challenge how you think about management and give you a new way forward.   Topics We Cover in This Episode:  Why getting promoted can quietly feel like a step backward The simple framework most people skip that changes everything What your team is actually thinking when you delegate work The hidden cost of staying silent in leadership moments Why doing it yourself is keeping you stuck longer than you think How trust is built or broken in small, everyday decisions The mindset shift that turns teams into high-performing networks A subtle communication habit that instantly changes how people see you   If this episode hits home for you, don't just listen and move on. Take one idea, one conversation, or one action and put it into practice today. Then share this episode with someone you lead or work alongside because these are the kinds of shifts that don't just change your work, they ripple into every relationship you build. Resources Mentioned: Sign up for Bunnell Idea Group's free AI Business Development tool, GrowBIG AI: growbig.ai Sign up for Mo's weekly newsletter: GrowBigPlaybook.com Free Give to Grow Training and Downloadable Materials: Givetogrow.info Give to Grow Amazon Order Link:  https://a.co/d/ec8DTzc Follow Mo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mobunnell/   Get Ashley's book Manage Method: managermethod.com/book Access free book club guide + reflection questions (included with book resources): managermethod.com/book Learn more: managermethod.com Follow Ashley: @managermethod on social platforms

In this special series (Part 2 of 3) around HR and recruitment in the mining industry, we bring together three experienced HR leaders from across the global mining industry: Leanne Holmes, Head of People at Central Asia Metals, Paul Eagle, Vice President People & Culture at Evolution Mining, and Bridget Hunter, Group Manager Shared Services at Ivanhoe Mines. In this episode, the focus shifts from getting hired to progressing your career once you're in the industry. The discussion explores what it really takes to move into leadership roles, stand out internally, and avoid common pitfalls that can stall progression. Drawing on experience across both operational and corporate environments, the panel shares practical advice on building a broad skill set beyond technical expertise, developing leadership capability early, and taking ownership of your own development. They also discuss the growing importance of digital skills, financial understanding, and continuous learning. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your career or better understand how progression works within mining organisations, this episode provides clear, actionable insights to help you position yourself for long-term success. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit ⁠www.mining-international.org KEY TAKEAWAYS Demonstrating leadership qualities and taking initiative beyond one's immediate job title is essential for being considered for promotion. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of operations beyond one's technical specialty facilitates internal mobility and effective cross-functional collaboration. Actively pursuing continuous professional development, through both formal qualifications like MBAs and informal skill-building courses, is crucial for upward career progression. Actively seeking internal mentorship and external sponsorship can significantly enhance career development by providing critical guidance and advocating for individual opportunities. BEST MOMENTS "The most effective way is to show leadership before you have the title... stepping up and leading a shift... or potentially volunteering for a project that stretches you." "Leadership isn't just about technical knowledge; it's about building that trust, putting safety first, and showing others that they can rely on you and leading by example." "One of the biggest pitfalls is getting too comfortable... mining is an industry that changes very quickly... if someone stops investing in their own development, they risk becoming stagnant." GUEST RESOURCES Paul Eagle: paul.eagle@evolutionmining.com https://au.linkedin.com/in/paul-eagle-80128740 Leanne Holmes: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/holmesleanne Bridget Hunter: https://za.linkedin.com/in/bridget-hunter-3a000230 VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ X:              ⁠https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast⁠  Web:        ⁠http://www.mining-international.org⁠ CONTACT METHOD ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Are you a high performer who has been waiting for your hard work to speak for itself? You are not alone. Most women rise to the director level by being exceptional individual contributors, then hit an invisible ceiling that no one warned them about. The people getting promoted to vice president are not always working harder, they are working differently, and they understand a set of corporate power dynamics that nobody teaches women in business school, in onboarding, or anywhere along the way.In this episode of the SisterSmart Leadership Podcast, host and executive coach Jill Avey sits down with Linda Reddy, Global Supply Chain Director at Nando's, to decode the invisible games of corporate power that determine who advances into senior leadership and who stays stuck at director. Linda has more than 25 years of leadership experience across South Africa, India, the Middle East, Africa, and globally, and she has watched countless talented women plateau at the same level she once did, until she figured out the real rules.If you are a woman leader, director, senior director, or aspiring vice president looking for a roadmap from high performer to executive, this conversation will reframe how you think about visibility, influence, narrative, and what it really takes to be promoted to vice president. Linda walks through her framework of three career stages, the three elements of power, and the biggest mistakes women make when they pursue promotion. By the end of this episode you will know exactly where to focus to break through your next ceiling.In this episode of the SisterSmart Leadership Podcast you will learn:Why high performance alone will not get you promoted to vice president, and what doesThe three corporate stages every woman leader must move through to reach senior leadership: high performer, influencer, and authorityHow to use visibility, influence, and narrative as your real path to executive promotionWhy decisions about your career are happening outside the boardroom, and how to position yourself to be in those roomsHow to reframe self-promotion as a service that helps others do their job betterThe high performer trap that is causing senior leaders to see you as an operator instead of a thought leaderWhy being your own ambassador is the mindset shift that unlocks your next promotionThe biggest mistake women make when they say I am not 150 percent ready, and how to stop waitingHow to start small with risk and build the confidence muscle that gets you promotedLinda's framework of the 11 invisible games of corporate power and the 22 human dynamics that underpin themRelated topics covered in this episode for women leaders:How to get promoted from director to vice president, corporate power dynamics for women, executive presence for senior women leaders, women in supply chain leadership, leadership skills for women, how to be more visible at work, how to build influence as a woman leader, narrative framing for executives, sponsorship and mentorship for women, women in male dominated industries, women in global leadership, breaking the glass ceiling, gender in the workplace, leadership development for women, becoming a senior director, becoming a vice president, women and confidence, women and risk taking, professional growth for women leaders, how to be promoted faster.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEGet Linda Reddy's reflection journal on the invisible games of corporate power when you subscribe to her newsletter: https://lindareddy.uk/Linda Reddy's framework of the 11 invisible games of corporate powerThe 22 human dynamics that underpin corporate power across identity and status, fear and control, relationships and trust, ambition and survival, narrative and perception, and influenceABOUT LINDA REDDYLinda Reddy is a London-based Global Executive and international speaker specialising in corporate systems, power, and performance.Over 25 years, she has led large-scale supply chain and operational transformation across FMCG, banking, and hospitality in more than 24 countries running complex operations, multi-country P&Ls, and delivering over 400% EBITDA growth at C-suite level.A Harvard Business School alumna, she identified early that corporate success is not driven by strategy alone—but by the invisible dynamics of power, positioning, and human behaviour.That insight was sharpened beyond the boardroom.Summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, climbing Mount Fuji, and carrying the torch for the Olympic Games shaped a defining perspective on resilience, clarity, and legacy.Today, she is the creator of two proprietary frameworks:• The 11 Invisible Games of Corporate Power and • The 22 Human Dynamics used to help professionals understand how decisions are really made, build influence, and avoid being overlooked despite strong performance.Her work sits at the intersection of systems, power, and performance focused on how corporate actually functions, not how it is designed to—Register for the Free Executive Presence for Women Masterclass: The 3 keys to Increase Authority and Influence, happening live on Thursday, August 8 at 12 PST.A replay will be available for those that register! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdOsrDItGdHchQv1BXFozsGRUjL74xlK#/registration —

If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right, but still getting overlooked this episode will connect a lot of dots. I'm joined by Nicole Johnston, a former Fortune 50 leader turned coach, who spent 30 years inside large organizations before helping women advance with more clarity and confidence. What she saw over and over again? Highly capable women missing opportunities not because of performance, but because of how their leadership is perceived. In this conversation, we break down what actually drives promotions and it's not just execution. We talk about: Why promotions are based on perceived leadership potential, not just results and how to communicate like a leader (clear, concise, and outcome-focused) The importance of visibility and how "invisible work" at work and home can quietly hold you back What to do when you hit a mid-career plateau and how to use feedback to assess whether it's strategy or environment How to rethink the mental load and start redistributing responsibilities more intentionally Why financial confidence matters and how to advocate for your pay, benefits, and flexibility Nicole also shares insights from her book, opening up conversations around topics many women haven't been given language for from self-care to navigating leadership and life. Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: Book a Free Clarity Call https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe molly@mollyasplin.com Follow Me on Instagram Connect with Nicole:  Follow Nicole in Instagram Connect on LinkedIn https://www.innate-power.com/   Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here If this message resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it helps the show reach more high achievers who are ready to do life and work differently. And if you're listening today, take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on Instagram @molly.asplin so I can personally thank you and cheer you on!  

When you get promoted, there are 5 key skills you need to succeed at your new level. NONE of them are “be good at the core job.” Being good at the core job is table stakes. What you need to succeed are 5 NEW skills (or 5 skills that you'll be spending significantly more time on than before).For a breakdown of all 5 skills and how to build them, listen to this week's podcast episode.And then book a free call with me and let's do a Skill Audit together: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact We'll examine exactly how you're doing along these 5 dimensions right now.And then build a clear game plan to close the gaps. Book your free call now: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Email me anytime with thoughts, feedback, and topics you'd like to see covered on the podcast! ⁠⁠pooja@poojavcoaching.com⁠⁠And if you'd like to chat with Megan Porter, executive coach for first-time C-suite leaders, email her at megan@mppadvisory.com

If you are a woman in leadership right now, ask yourself one honest question. When was the last time you felt like you had enough time, enough energy and enough space for yourself? If you had to think about it, you are not alone.For women leaders pursuing VP-level and executive roles, work-life balance often feels like a myth. You are leading teams, running households, showing up for aging parents, raising kids, and somewhere at the bottom of the list you are trying to remember what you used to love doing just for yourself.In this episode of SisterSmart Leadership, Jill Avey is joined by SisterSmart coach Lydia Fogo Johnson for a real conversation about the busyness trap and why the old idea of perfect balance is quietly keeping women leaders stuck at the director level and below. Together they break down the three root causes of overwhelm for high-achieving women, the reality of caregiver burnout, and the specific boundaries every woman leader needs in order to rise up without burning out.Whether you are a director trying to get promoted to VP, an executive managing a big team while caring for kids or aging parents, or a high-achieving woman who feels like you have been saying yes to everything for years, this episode gives you the permission and the practical tools to shift from perfect balance to sustainable integration.What you will learn in this episode:Why the model of perfect work-life balance was never built for the reality of a woman's life and what to aim for insteadThe three hidden root causes of busyness for high-achieving women: overfunctioning, overdelivering, and overidentifying with workHow context switching silently drains up to forty percent of your productivityWhy overdelivery is actually a form of waste, and how a minimum viable product mindset speeds up your impactHow to recognize when your self-worth has become tied to your output and how to reconnect with who you are outside of workWhy caregiver burnout is a structural problem, not a personal failure, and what to do about itHow to run caregiving like a project using division of labor, delegation and stakeholder management skills from your day jobThe mental load trap most women fall into when they delegate execution but keep ownership, and how to actually hand off the whole thingWhy sleep, recovery, and personal time are not selfish and how modeling self-care shapes your entire teamThe boundaries every woman leader needs with a deep dive on time boundaries and digital boundaries for a twenty-four-seven worldThree practical shifts you can make this week to reclaim your time, your energy, and your sense of selfMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEFair Play by Eve RodskyEmily Oster on work life balanceThe SisterSmart personal strategy retreatThe SisterSmart time inventory tool: https://sistersmart.kit.com/bcc912c74a ABOUT LYDIA FOGO JOHNSONLydia Fogo Johnson is a SisterSmart coach who helps women leaders find sustainable balance while navigating demanding careers and significant caregiving responsibilities. Her work focuses on helping high achieving women break out of the busyness trap, set meaningful boundaries, and reconnect with who they are outside of their professional and caregiving roles.—Register for the Free Executive Presence for Women Masterclass: The 3 keys to Increase Authority and Influence, happening live on Thursday, August 8 at 12 PST.A replay will be available for those that register! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdOsrDItGdHchQv1BXFozsGRUjL74xlK#/registration —

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Career success isn't always about working the hardest, and Courtney Johnson learned that the hard way. While climbing the corporate ladder, she was told to keep her head down and grind, only to discover that top performers play by a completely different set of rules. Getting laid off forced her to crack the code and write Career Cheat Codes to help others build thriving careers with ease. In this episode, Courtney shares actionable strategies to get noticed, land promotions, negotiate raises, and build a personal brand that creates real opportunities. In this episode, Hala and Courtney will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:30) The Expensive Lie About Working Hard (07:33) A Players vs. B Players Mindset (12:49) How Entrepreneurs Can Build Visibility (14:55) How to Impress Your Boss and Clients Fast (23:30) Job Search Strategies That Work in 2026 (30:56) Using Keywords for Resumes and Branding (34:33) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome at Work (36:30) Building a Personal Brand and Monetizing Content (52:26) How to Land Paid Speaking Gigs (54:25) How to Become Visible and Profitable Courtney Johnson is an entrepreneur, author, and personal brand strategist who helps professionals accelerate their career growth through visibility and strategic positioning. Her new book, Career Cheat Codes, reveals the unwritten rules of workplace success and career development. Known for her viral content on LinkedIn and TikTok, she has built a loyal community of professionals and creators who follow her for no-nonsense career and personal branding advice. Sponsored By: Huel - Get over $50 in savings with the Discovery Bundle from Huel. Use my exclusive code YAP15 for 15% off at huel.com/yap15. Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Experian - Manage and cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reduce your bills. Get started now with the Experian App and let your Big Financial Friend do the work for you. See experian.com for details. Intuit - Start paying bills the smart way, not the hard way. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay AT&T Business - Power your small business with reliable connectivity from AT&T. Switch today at business.att.com.  Fabric - Protect your family with term life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/profiting  ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors' appointments. Find and instantly book a doctor you love today at Zocdoc.com/PROFITING  Blinkist - Turn the world's best nonfiction books into quick 15-minute reads or listens. Grab your free trial plus an exclusive 30% discount at blinkist.com/profiting  Resources Mentioned: Courtney's Book, Career Cheat Codes: bit.ly/CJ-CCC  Courtney's Instagram: instagram.com/courtlynnjohnson/  Courtney's TikTok: tiktok.com/@courtney..johnson  Courtney's Website: courtneyjohnsonnews.com  Atomic Habits by James Clear: bit.ly/JC-AH  Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: bit.ly/AK-SYW Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Hiring, Startup, Business Ideas, Growth Hacks, Money Management, Career Podcast

They told us that vulnerability was a flaw — a sign of weakness. But what if the truth is the opposite? In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Kwame Christian, bestselling author and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, sits down with Jamie Librot, former Global Head of Executive Talent Management at JPMorgan and author of Find Your Gobi. Together, they flip the script on what real strength looks like — exploring why our greatest growth begins the moment we stop pretending to have it all figured out.

Have you ever hit a career level where everything you used to do to succeed suddenly stops working? The problem is not usually a skills gap. It is an identity gap -- and it is one of the most misunderstood moments in a woman's leadership journey.In this episode, Jill is joined by SisterSmart mindset coach Kan Yue to unpack the leadership identity upgrade: the quiet inner shift that has to happen before your next promotion, your next level of influence, or the next version of you can actually show up.Most high-achieving women try to solve this by working harder, taking on more, or adding another certification to their resume. But none of that touches the real issue -- because the real issue is not what you are doing, it is who you believe you need to be to do it.If you have been feeling that quiet nudge that something needs to change, even when you cannot quite name it, this episode is for you.What you will learn in this episode:What a leadership identity upgrade really is and how it differs from just building new skillsThe three key signs that you have outgrown your current leadership identityThe overcompensation behaviors that keep high-achieving women stuck and exhaustedWhy setting boundaries is an identity upgrade, not just a communication or time management skillWhat does not work when you try to rise into senior leadership without an identity shiftHow to begin your own identity upgrade using awareness, acceptance, and ownershipHow the saboteur work and mindset coaching inside the SisterSmart program drives lasting inner changeMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEFree Identity Upgrade Guide: https://sistersmart.kit.com/d727218543ABOUT KAN YUEKan Yue is the mindset and identity coach inside the SisterSmart Sisters in Leadership community. She works with high-achieving women leaders to unlock the inner shifts required to rise into senior leadership roles with clarity, confidence, and ease.—Register for the Free Executive Presence for Women Masterclass: The 3 keys to Increase Authority and Influence, happening live on Thursday, August 8 at 12 PST.A replay will be available for those that register! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdOsrDItGdHchQv1BXFozsGRUjL74xlK#/registration —

In this thoughtful and deeply aligned conversation, Serena sits down with Patrick Kamba—executive leader, global people manager, and author of Quiet Ambition.Together, they explore what ambition looks like when it's driven from the inside rather than performed for external validation. Patrick shares how introverts and quiet achievers can build influence, earn promotions, and lead powerfully—without hustling, self-promotion, or abandoning who they are.This episode is a grounded, practical, and reassuring listen for anyone who wants to be visible and respected at work while staying authentic, calm, and values-led.Key Takeaways:What ambition really means—and why it must come from inner fire, not external pressureThe difference between authenticity and performative vulnerabilityHow leaders can create psychological safety so people feel free to contribute and growWhy “challenging your boss” (and even ignoring them at times!) can be a healthy leadership practiceHow to get promoted through relationships, contribution, and strategic visibilityWhat quiet visibility looks like in meetings—summarising, re-framing, inviting others inWhy success isn't worth it if you're alone at the topPatrick's personal commitment to women's empowerment and inclusive leadershipIntegrating introverted and extroverted strengths instead of choosing one identityWhy daring, trying, and having fun matter more than getting everything “right”Resources & Links:Quiet Ambition by Patrick Kamba – explore how to lead and grow without being loudLearn more about Patrick's work and leadership philosophy: https://www.patrickkamba.com/Connect with Patrick Kamba on LinkedInWork with Serena:If you want to be visible, valued, and promotion-ready without performing extroversion, explore Serena's 1:1 coaching and online courses at serenalow.com.au.Spread the Word:Share this episode with a fellow quiet achiever, and join us next time on The Quiet Warrior Podcast.This episode was edited by Aura House Productions

Getting promoted at work is not always straightforward. In this 28-minute episode,  Alisa Patel, a VP of HR, talks candidly about what you need to do in order to be promotable, to learn about opportunities inside your company, and to effectively communicate your interest in the right way to the right people. -----About Alisa: Alisa Patel is a strategic, people-focused HR executive with more than 20 years of experience leading human resources initiatives that drive both business performance and employee engagement. She currently serves as Vice President of Human Resources at Aalberts Surface Technologies, where she partners closely with senior leadership to shape workforce strategy, strengthen organizational development, and align HR practices with broader business goals.Alisa is a certified SHRM-CP and a graduate of the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business Executive Program in Strategic HR Planning. She's deeply committed to continuous learning and advancing excellence in the HR field.Her experience spans employee relations, workforce planning, talent development, internal communications, and benefits strategy — all with a focus on building strong, inclusive, and high-performing workplace cultures.At the core of her work, Alisa is passionate about empowering teams and creating people-first solutions that support long-term growth, productivity, and organizational success.Aalberts is a global Dutch industrial technology company that designs andmanufactures specialized engineering systems and components used inbuildings, manufacturing, transportation, and semiconductor production.Aalberts HQ is in Utrecht, Netherlands and the company was founded in 1975. Today the company employs over 13,000 people across multiple continents. EPISODE RESOURCES: >Connect with Alisa on LinkedIn>Aalberts Surface Technologies Thanks to Michael Gordon for editing this episode. Brain Chatter, a podcast where we listen past the daily noise and explore topics at the intersection of leadership, workplace culture, profit, and sustainability. 

Are you trying to figure out how to get promoted to VP but feel like you are missing pieces of the puzzle? This episode is the career strategy for women in leadership that no one talks about openly.April Little is an executive career coach and promotion strategist who helps senior women leaders build executive-level influence, positioning, and decision authority inside complex organizations. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's degree in Human Resources. Prior to launching her coaching practice, April served as Vice President of Human Resources at a venture-backed startup. Immediately before that role, she led senior-level recruiting and talent strategy, advising executive teams on leadership selection, organizational design, and succession planning. She brings over 15 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, and leadership development.In this conversation, Jill Avey and April Little cover the exact executive career strategy that gets women promoted faster. You will learn what executive presence for women really means, how to master strategic storytelling as a leader, how to communicate at every level of the organization, how to navigate the broken rung, and how to know when it is time to stop waiting and start looking for a new opportunity.Whether you are a director aiming for VP or a senior manager ready to break through to the C-suite, this episode will give you a clear and actionable roadmap for your next career move.0:00 --- Introduction: April Little's background and what makes her executive promotion expertise unique2:32 --- How to assess your executive readiness using the 10 steps to building executive level influence4:34 --- Executive presence for women: what the internal uniform concept really means and why consistency is everything5:43 --- Storytelling and strategic communication: the leadership skills that drive influence at the executive level10:16 --- How to tailor your communication style at every level of leadership from your direct manager to the C-suite13:03 --- Breaking through the broken rung: shifting your mindset and using what you already have to rise into leadership15:03 --- Sponsors, mentors, and peer networks: how to build the relationships that get your name in rooms you are not in20:22 --- How to map your career path and determine what advancement is realistically and ambitiously possible in your organization23:23 --- When to stop waiting and start looking: recognizing when your organization does not have a path forward for you27:44 --- Education vs. executive coaching: what actually moves the needle when you want to get promoted to VPIn this episode you will learn:How to assess where you stand on the 10 steps to building executive level influenceWhy executive presence is really about consistent and predictable leadership behaviorThe 3 back pocket stories every leader should always have readyHow to communicate differently with direct managers, skip levels, and C-suite executivesWhy the broken rung exists and the mindset shift you need to move past itThe strategic difference between a sponsor, a mentor, and a peer networkHow to build sponsor relationships that get your name in rooms you are not inHow to determine a realistic and ambitious career path inside your current organizationThe 18 to 24 month rule for knowing when it is time to leaveWhy doing your leadership development work before your job search gives you a competitive edgeThe honest truth about whether an MBA or executive coaching will actually get you promoted fasterTopics covered in this episode include women in leadership, how to get promoted to VP, executive presence for women, career advancement strategies, women in executive roles, how to get promoted as a woman, executive mindset, leadership skills for women, career strategy for women, women at work, women leadership podcast, career coach for women, leadership development, strategic communication for leaders, the broken rung in leadership, how to build a sponsor relationship, when to leave your job, women in the C-suite, how to fast track your promotion, and director to VP career path.Mentioned in This EpisodeApril Little - Career Coach for Women:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprillatoyalittle Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/iamaprillittleTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamaprillittleApril Little's Website: https://www.aprillittle.co/ About April LittleApril Little is an executive career coach and promotion strategist who helps senior women leaders build executive-level influence, positioning, and decision authority inside complex organizations. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's degree in Human Resources. Prior to launching her coaching practice, April served as Vice President of Human Resources at a venture-backed startup. Immediately before that role, she led senior-level recruiting and talent strategy, advising executive teams on leadership selection, organizational design, and succession planning. She brings over 15 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, and leadership development.Resources and LinksFREE Passport to Promotion Private Podcast: 7 Steps to Get Promoted from Director to VP - https://joinsistersinleadership.com/7-stepsApply for the Sisters in Leadership Program - An 12-month coaching program for women leaders who want to rise up and get promoted from director to VP - https://joinsistersinleadership.com/Explore Our Leadership Courses - https://sistersmart.com/leadership-coursesSubscribe and Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sistersmart-leadership/id1705796088Subscribe and Leave a Review on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/14Yh9jytQjaYRwmeiT5pBsConnect with JillWebsite: https://sistersmart.com/YouTube: https://linktw.in/uWD3koLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillavey/#WomenInLeadership #HowToGetPromoted #ExecutivePresence #CareerAdvancement #WomenInBusiness #LeadershipSkills #CareerCoach #WomenExecutives #GetPromoted #DirectorToVP #ExecutiveMindset #StrategicCommunication #CareerStrategy #WomenAtWork #SisterSmartLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerGrowth #WomenLeaders #ProfessionalDevelopment #BreakingTheGlassCeiling—Register for the Free Executive Presence for Women Masterclass: The 3 keys to Increase Authority and Influence, happening live on Thursday, August 8 at 12 PST.A replay will be available for those that register! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdOsrDItGdHchQv1BXFozsGRUjL74xlK#/registration —

Have you ever been told you are too direct, too strong, or too bossy -- only to find yourself shrinking down just to keep others comfortable? If so, you are not alone, and this episode was made for you.Christel is a former military veteran, corporate leader, and SisterSmart Elite client who walked into a new company with impressive credentials -- mentors, leadership program visibility and years of high-performance experience. Yet her career was not advancing the way she knew it should. Her direct style was being flagged in performance reviews and the guidance she was receiving from mentors was not specific enough to help her break through.In this client story episode, Christel shares the exact blind spots that were holding her back, how she learned to communicate with impact and brevity to earn a seat in senior leader briefings, and how she ultimately landed a high-visibility promotion that required a full relocation and a major team turnaround -- all in the span of one year.Whether you are a woman in senior leadership navigating the double bind of being too much or not enough, wondering whether executive coaching is worth the investment, or preparing to step into a new high-visibility role, Christel's story is proof that the right development program changes everything.In this episode you will discover:Why mentors alone may not get you promoted -- and what fills the gapHow to stop being labeled too bossy, too direct, or too strong without losing who you areThe communicating with impact shift that earns you access to senior leader roomsHow to receive performance feedback without defensiveness -- so your leaders thank youWhat the first 30-60-90 days look like in a high-visibility new leadership roleHow to lead with your feminine strengths in even the most male-dominated environmentsWhat Christel says to every woman who is on the fence about investing in executive coaching2:56 -- The real limitations of mentorship for high-achieving women leaders4:26 -- What Christel was looking for when she chose executive coaching over self-help6:46 -- Looking back: the blind spots she did not know were blocking her promotion8:09 -- Being labeled too strong, too bossy, and too direct in corporate leadership9:47 -- Understanding social dynamics and finding your authentic place in the leadership hierarchy10:39 -- The communicating with impact shift that got her into senior leader briefings14:26 -- How to receive feedback without defensiveness so your managers actually thank you15:26 -- Landing a high-visibility senior leadership promotion and relocating for the role17:12 -- How to navigate career relocations without letting them derail your momentum19:32 -- The 30-60-90 day framework for entering a new role and building high-performing team trust22:22 -- Leading with feminine strengths in a male-dominated manufacturing environment24:57 -- Is executive coaching worth it? What Christel says to every woman on the fence27:00 -- How to protect time for your own development when you feel too busy29:41 -- The women leaders who inspired Christel: Condoleezza Rice and Madeleine AlbrightIf you are searching for how to get promoted from director to vice president, how to overcome imposter syndrome as a woman leader, executive presence for women, leadership coaching for women, communicating with impact, or how to build a high-performing team in a new leadership role -- this episode covers all of it through Christel's real client story.ABOUT CHRISTELChristel is a former military veteran and senior corporate leader who has built her career across multiple industries and geographies. After joining the SisterSmart Elite program, she identified key blind spots, transformed her leadership communication style and was promoted into a high-visibility senior leadership role leading a turnaround. She now leads a large team and continues to grow as an executive leader.—Register for the Free Executive Presence for Women Masterclass: The 3 keys to Increase Authority and Influence, happening live on Thursday, August 8 at 12 PST.A replay will be available for those that register! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdOsrDItGdHchQv1BXFozsGRUjL74xlK#/registration —

Send us Fan MailThe promotion you want might be carrying more than you think. We get honest about what “next level” really means, because promotion is not only a raise or a new title, it is pressure, visibility, responsibility, and accountability. If you've ever watched someone move up faster than you, felt stuck in your role, or wondered what leaders are actually looking for, this conversation is a clear, practical reset. We talk about promotable character and why trust beats talent when it's time to choose who advances. Ken and Tabitha unpack what it looks like to embrace hard instead of dodging it, build mental toughness without losing tenderness, and stay emotionally steady when the assignment stretches you. We also dig into the people side of leadership development: chemistry, humility, and why many promotions come through your ability to lead and develop others, not just your individual skill. You'll walk away with actionable promotion tips you can apply immediately at work, in ministry leadership, or anywhere you want to grow: become excellent at your current assignment, solve problems without being asked, bring solutions instead of complaints, ask for feedback, lead without authority, upgrade your skills, and protect integrity by avoiding gossip, shortcuts, bitterness, and comparison. If you're serious about career growth and spiritual growth, this one is built to challenge you and help you level up. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's hungry to grow, and leave a review so more leaders can find the show. What's one trait you know you need to build before your next promotion?GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Ethan Evans is a retired Amazon Vice President who spent 15+ years building and scaling major Amazon businesses—including Prime Video, Amazon Video, the Amazon Appstore, Merch by Amazon, Prime Gaming (formerly Twitch Prime), and Twitch Commerce. At Amazon, Ethan led a global team of over 800 people, holds over 70 patents, and became known for developing leaders. Today, Ethan is building Level Up with Ethan Evans, which helps leaders get promoted to executive roles by mastering the standards executives are actually measured by. Ethan joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss lessons from his leadership career and share proven strategies for building executive presence and getting promoted to the highest levels of an organization. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠framer.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Northwest Registered Agent: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shipstation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠shipstation.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Vanguard: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vanguard.com/audio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Notion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠notion.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting passed over for a promotion is one of the hardest career moments to sit with, especially when you were certain you were the obvious choice. In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson walks you through exactly what to do next. She shares a framework for processing the disappointment without stewing in it, and then gets tactical: she identifies five specific gaps to diagnose (visibility, skills, advocacy, timing, and what she calls the invisible ceiling) and walks through how to seek honest feedback from the people who made the decision. She also breaks down the stay-or-go question with clear criteria for both paths. If you have been passed over and are not sure what to do with that, this episode gives you a plan.Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/260

Today I have a real treat for you - I am interviewing my client Gill who is sharing her experiences working with me on her career.Today I am interviewing my client Gill about what she loved (and found surprising) about her coaching journey, what she learned and the game-changing impact coaching has had on her - and her career.Gill, explaining what she got most from her coaching program: "Coaching has helped me get clear on what I want from my career next and become clear on the value I bring and what I can do to my career to the next level. It's also been really useful to identify stakeholders inside and outside the business to shape how I sell myself and what that value is and these conversations have helped me make those bigger asks in my career and I became confident enough to have those conversations."Links:Get your copy of Rebecca's free guide, 7 Strategic Shifts to Position You as a High-Impact LeaderSpeak to Rebecca today: book a free 15-minute Career Strategy call with Rebecca to make sure you're a great fit for one another, to discuss your career goals and current challenges and work on your plan moving forwards.Rate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!About Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is a warm and dynamic Leadership Coach who helps build high-performing leaders and teams by working on 4-core pillars: how do we want to show up; how do we want to add value; how should we elevate our thinking; and how should we elevate our communication? Rebecca has coached managers through to CXOs at Woolworths, Coles, ANZ, RBA, J.P. Morgan, PwC, ANSTO, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and abbvie through her Roadmap to Senior Leadership coaching programs. Connect with Rebecca

How to negotiate as a woman without getting penalized for it -- that is exactly what Columbia Business School professor and negotiations researcher Malia Mason breaks down in this episode of SisterSmart Leadership.Women are told to ask for more, be more assertive, and stop apologizing. But when women follow that advice, research shows they are more likely to face social backlash than their male counterparts. This is the double bind, and it is one of the biggest invisible barriers keeping women out of senior leadership.Malia Mason teaches negotiations and co-directs the Women in Leadership Executive Education Program at Columbia Business School. She has spent her career studying what the science actually says about gender and negotiation, and in this episode she brings those insights directly to women leaders working to get promoted from director to VP.Jill and Malia also go deep on non-promotable work, the invisible administrative labor that women disproportionately carry and that quietly stalls career advancement, and share specific tactics to stop doing more than your fair share without damaging your reputation.If you have ever felt stuck between being too assertive and not assertive enough, this episode will give you a research-backed framework and practical tools to negotiate smarter starting today.What you will learn in this episode:What the research actually says about gender bias in salary negotiations and workplace negotiationsWhy women are penalized more for assertiveness than men, and what to do about itThe 3 ways gender shapes how women experience, are perceived in, and behave in negotiationsWhy gender bias matters far more in self-initiated negotiations than in formal contract negotiationsWhat non-promotable work is and why women do significantly more of it than menHow to redirect non-promotable work using the Suggest Steve method without burning bridgesWhy setting boundaries at work is itself an act of negotiationHow to make your invisible workload visible to your managerThe range offer strategy that lets women make ambitious salary asks without triggering backlashWhy precise numbers outperform round numbers in salary negotiationsThe truth about softening language and when it undermines your negotiating positionWhy women's natural communication strengths are actually a negotiation advantageThis episode is perfect for you if you are a woman in a director-level role who wants to get promoted to VP, if you struggle to ask for what you deserve without feeling aggressive, or if you are carrying more than your share of work and do not know how to change it.Related topics covered: negotiation skills for women, how to negotiate a salary raise as a woman, gender bias at work, how women can overcome the double bind, non-promotable work, how to stop doing office housework, salary negotiation strategy, women in senior leadership, how to get promoted from director to VP, setting boundaries at work, negotiation strategies for executives, Columbia Business School Women in Leadership, women executives, assertiveness without backlashABOUT MALIA MASONMalia Mason is a social scientist and professor at Columbia Business School, where she teaches negotiations and co-directs the Women in Leadership Executive Education Program. She is a trainer and consultant for organizations across financial services, media, tech, telecom, and the arts, and is one of the leading researchers on how gender shapes negotiation outcomes.#WomenInLeadership #NegotiationSkills #SalaryNegotiation #WomenLeaders #CareerAdvancement #DirectorToVP—Register for the Free Executive Presence for Women Masterclass: The 3 keys to Increase Authority and Influence, happening live on Thursday, August 8 at 12 PST.A replay will be available for those that register! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdOsrDItGdHchQv1BXFozsGRUjL74xlK#/registration —

Why do some people get promoted while others stay stuck—despite working just as hard? In this powerful re-release episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with workplace expert Michelle P. King Ph.D. to break down the hidden dynamics behind career advancement, promotions, and success at work. If you're looking to grow your career, strengthen your leadership skills, and stand out in today's competitive workplace, this conversation is packed with insights you can start using right away. Dr. King shares key concepts from her book How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself, including how informal networks, self-awareness, and social dynamics play a major role in who advances—and why. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why some people get promoted faster than others The hidden factors influencing career advancement How to build and leverage informal networks at work The role of self-awareness in leadership and career growth Common relationship dynamics that create stress at work Practical ways to improve how you work with others Why high performers don't always get ahead—and how to change that A powerful approach to asking better questions for feedback Whether you're an emerging leader, seasoned professional, or someone looking to take the next step in your career, this episode offers valuable strategies to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. ABOUT MICHELLE KING Ph.D:  Dr. Michelle P. King is a globally recognized expert on inequality and organizational culture. Based on over a decade's worth of research, Michelle believes that we need to learn how workplaces work, so we can make them work for everyone. She is the host of a popular podcast called The Fix. Michelle is the author of the bestselling, award-winning book: The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers that are Holding Women Back at Work. Her second book, How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself, publishes internationally on October 10th, 2023 (HarperCollins).  Michelle is an award-winning academic with five degrees including a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology, a Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, a Master of Business Administration, a Postgraduate Degree in Journalism and a PhD in Management. Michelle is pursuing a post-doctoral research fellowship with Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. In addition, Michelle is an award winning speaker, having spoken at over 500 events worldwide including conferences like the Nobel Peace Prize Conference, Ellevate Network Conference, The Massachusetts Conference for Women, Texas Conference for Women, SXSW, She Summit and the Pennsylvania Conference for Women.  Michelle is represented by London Speakers Bureau and regularly hosts keynotes, fireside chats or masterclasses with companies like, Amazon, FIFA, Guardian, Dior, FedEx, Netflix, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Met Life to name a few. Michelle is the founder of The Culture Practice, a global consultancy that provides leaders with the assessment, development, and inclusion coaching needed to build cultures that value difference. In addition, Michelle is a Senior Advisor to the UN Foundation's Girl Up Campaign, where she leads the NextGen Leadership Development Program, which enables young women to navigate and overcome the barriers to their success. Before this, Michelle was the Director of Inclusion at Netflix. Before that, she was the head of UN Women's Global Innovation Coalition for Change, which includes managing over 30 private sector partnerships to accelerate the achievement of gender equality and women's empowerment. Michelle has two decades of international experience working in the private sector. Website: https://www.michellepking.com  Book: https://www.michellepking.com/how-work-works/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/michellepenelopeking  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellepenelopeking/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/michellepking  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellepking/?originalSubdomain=uk  Hosted by Kristel Bauer, keynote speaker, author, and performance expert. Book Kristel for Your Event or Team Bring these strategies to your organization:

Kendall Berg was the most productive person on every team she joined. She was so technically good at her job that she thought she didn't have to be nice. Then a VP she respected -- someone outside her chain of command -- pulled her aside and delivered six words that changed her career: "Nobody likes working with you." Episode page with links, video, and more That blunt feedback could have been a setback. Instead, it became the catalyst for a complete transformation. Kendall spent a year building structured templates for the soft skills nobody had ever taught her -- how to make small talk, how to disagree without being dismissive, how to advocate for her own work -- and went from stuck at the manager level to earning five promotions in six years. In this episode, Kendall shares her favorite mistake and what she learned about the real reasons people get promoted (and don't). We talk about why "playing politics" deserves a reframe, why nobody actually wants to work in a true meritocracy, and the "acknowledge and respond" technique that changes how people receive your ideas. She also shares how she turned a team of 17 underperformers into high performers by giving them something most managers never provide: structure for soft skills. Kendall Berg is an internationally published author, TEDx speaker, and career coach. Her book is Secrets of the Career Game: 36 Strategies to Get Ahead In Your Career. Her TEDx talk is The Clash of the Generations. Find her at ThatCareerCoach.net.

How To Get Promoted When You Work RemotelyIf you want to get promoted when working remotely, this episode breaks down what actually drives career advancement when you're not in the office every day. I walk through how remote employees can increase visibility, earn trust, and position themselves for a promotion even when their manager and leadership team rarely see them in person.In this episode I share practical, real-world strategies you can use right now to make sure your work doesn't go unnoticed. We'll talk about how to build visibility as a remote worker, how to strengthen your relationship with your manager, and why documenting your impact matters more than ever when you work from home. I also cover the role of personal branding inside a company, how to get exposure to leadership, and why promotability is often more about being seen than being perfect.If you're frustrated that remote work feels like it's slowing down your career, this will help you reset your approach. You'll learn how to align your work with business goals, advocate for yourself without feeling awkward, and start doing the kind of work that leads to promotions and better opportunities.This is especially important if you're a creative professional, knowledge worker, or anyone trying to grow their career in a remote or hybrid environment.____________________________________WEBSITEhttps://www.philipvandusen.comBONFIRE: Mastermind Community for Creative Proshttps://philipvandusen.com/bonfireBRAND•MUSE NEWSLETTER  https://www.philipvandusen.com/museCREATIVE PROFESSIONAL COACHINGhttps://philipvandusen.com/oneononeYOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/philipvandusenBRAND DESIGN MASTERS PODCAST https://podcast.branddesignmasters.com/subscribeBRAND STRATEGY 101 COURSEhttps://philipvandusen.com/bs101LINKEDINhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/philipvandusen/THREADShttps://www.threads.net/@philipvandusen FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/philipvandusen.agency/____________________________Philip VanDusen is a branding consultant based in New York. A highly accomplished creative executive and expert in brand strategy, graphic design, marketing and creative management, Philip provides design, branding, marketing, career and business advice to creative professionals, entrepreneurs and companies on building successful brands for themselves and the clients and customers they serve.

Menu Holistic Wealth Trailblazers​ About Us About Keisha Blair Global Holistic Wealth Day Contact us Menu Podcast Quizzes Personal Financial Identity Quiz Aligned for Love: Relationship Readiness Quiz Holistic Wealth Teen Superpower Quiz – Discover Your Strengths! Services Holistic Wealth Coaching Program Resources Our Courses Student Portal My account Membership Holistic Wealth Podcast What is Power Literacy? Power Leaks and Why High Performers Get Stuck in their Careers with Kisha Wynter In this episode of the Holistic Wealth Podcast with Keisha Blair, we explore the topic of power literacy, power leaks and why high performers get stuck in their careers. Our special guest on the podcast is Kisha Wynter, leadership strategist, author of Your Power Unleashed, and founder/CEO of Wynter Rich Enterprises. Kisha specializes in helping senior leadership teams take their effectiveness to the next level. Her methods have been successful for a variety of leaders in over 50 countries. Using knowledge gained from more than 20 years of corporate Human Resources experience in talent development, and organizational effectiveness, her work has impacted companies including General Electric, Baker Hughes, CVS, Adobe, Kraft and Heinz.Global Holistic Wealth Day is coming up on April 9th. The theme for this year is “Resilient Wealth in an Uncertain World”, and power literacy is a tool to help achieve resilient wealth. This podcast episode on power literacy is a timely contribution to Global Holistic Wealth Month in April. True resilience today comes from understanding and navigating systems of power, not just money. The ability to understand and navigate systems that shape wealth outcomes is critical. Holistic Wealth as well as the Holistic Wealth mindset  are powerful frameworks to help create a life of balance, financial security, and emotional resilience.What is Power Literacy?Power literacy is the ability to recognize, understand, and navigate the invisible structures, dynamics, and impacts of power within organizations, institutions, relationships, and decision-making environments. This includes knowing how to navigate, advocate and position ideas within existing power structures and applying influence responsibly.Power literacy is one tool needed for sustaining and protecting Holistic Wealth and to live a holistically wealthy lifestyle. Holistic Wealth encompasses the full architecture of human wellbeing and functions as a framework “mother concept”, of the overall philosophy of human flourishing. By aligning life's key pillars—money, mindset, relationships, and physical health—Holistic Wealth empowers individuals to thrive at every stage of life. Holistic Wealth is an ecosystem – and power literacy is one of the tools needed to thrive within it.Resources Used In This Episode:Holistic Wealth (Expanded and Updated): 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom by Keisha BlairYour Power Unleashed: How Savvy Women Use Courage to Get Promoted, Get Paid, and Find Fulfillment by Kisha WynterHolistic Wealth Personal Workbook by Keisha BlairThe Certified Holistic Wealth Consultant Program  Topic:What is Power Literacy? Power Leaks and Why High Performers Get Stuck in their Careers with Kisha Wynter TUNE IN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER What You Will Learn What is Power literacy? Why is it so important?What are Power leaks? 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Have you ever wondered why you keep getting in your own way, even when you have the talent, the drive, and the dream?That is exactly where Krystal found herself when she first connected with SisterSmart. She was burned out from consulting, running from anything that looked like a corporate job, and trying to launch a business while carrying years of unprocessed career pain. She did not need another hustle strategy. She needed to meet herself where she was.In this client story episode, Jill sits down with Krystal to talk about her six months inside the SisterSmart Leadership program and how it helped her identify and quiet her saboteurs, rediscover the parts of herself she had forgotten, and transform her relationship with both corporate and entrepreneurship.If you have ever felt lost, trapped, or like you were building on a cracked foundation, this conversation is going to meet you right where you are.01:21 --- What brought Krystal to SisterSmart: the masterclass and her husband's question that stopped her cold02:23 --- Feeling lost, trapped, and anti-corporate: where Krystal was when she first joined the program04:41 --- The program elements that changed everything: the pre-work, saboteurs, and the PQ bootcamp05:59 --- Rediscovering joy and the version of herself she had completely forgotten07:39 --- The results: releasing the pressure on her dreams and seeing corporate as a tool instead of a trap10:53 --- Healing from a toxic consulting career and the corporate shift worth paying attention to—Register for the Free Executive Presence for Women Masterclass: The 3 keys to Increase Authority and Influence, happening live on Thursday, August 8 at 12 PST.A replay will be available for those that register! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdOsrDItGdHchQv1BXFozsGRUjL74xlK#/registration —

Emotional labor at work is one of the biggest invisible barriers holding women leaders back, and most have never even named it.As women in leadership, we often take on the invisible work of managing team emotions professionally: smoothing over conflicts, holding the team together, noticing what no one else does, and absorbing the stress of everyone around us. This invisible work takes real skill and real energy, but it rarely shows up in performance reviews or promotion conversations.In this episode, we unpack why emotional labor falls so unevenly on women leaders, what it is really costing you in terms of energy, visibility, and career advancement, and exactly how to lead with warmth and still protect yourself from burnout.You will also hear about a leader who was passed over for a VP role despite being the emotional backbone of her entire department, and how she shifted from carrying the load to leading sustainably without losing any of her warmth.01:48 --- What emotional labor actually is and how it goes far beyond the original definition04:12 --- How one leader was running two jobs and why she got passed over for VP06:30 --- The three real costs of unmanaged emotional labor: energy depletion, visibility gaps, and burnout09:15 --- Why you should not stop caring and how to lead strategically instead11:24 --- Gender socialization and the double bind women face with emotional caretaking12:45 --- Four practical moves to stop emotional labor from holding you backMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEArlie Hochschild, The Managed Heart (1983) on emotional laborGoogle's Project Aristotle on psychological safety—Register for the Free Executive Presence for Women Masterclass: The 3 keys to Increase Authority and Influence, happening live on Thursday, August 8 at 12 PST.A replay will be available for those that register! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdOsrDItGdHchQv1BXFozsGRUjL74xlK#/registration —

Bold move, but here it is… being a top performer isn't enough to land you that internal promotion you're eyeing. And if you think your KPIs will carry you to the next level, think again.I get this DM all the time, “Carly, there's an opening on my team. Should I even bother applying?” In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what to say the moment a role is posted (yes, I give you the script), why being a top performer isn't enough, and what leadership is really looking for when they promote internally. We're talking performance vs. impact, how to make yourself difficult to replace, and how to position yourself as the obvious choice months before a role ever opens.If you're tired of wondering whether you're “good enough” or waiting for someone to tap you on the shoulder, this will completely reframe how you think about internal growth. By the end, you'll know exactly how to stop hoping for a promotion and start strategically earning it.Because when the next role opens… will they think of you first? Hit play and let's make sure the answer is yes.And if you're ready to make your next move, apply for one-on-one coaching HERE and let's get your resume, interviews, and promotion strategy locked in.00:59 – Why You Can't Wait for Your Manager to Notice You Want the Promotion04:20 – The Truth About Internal Postings: Someone's (Probably) Already in Mind05:23 – Performance vs. Impact: Why Top Numbers Aren't Enough for Career Growth09:13 – Fast, Actionable Ways to Show Internal and External Impact16:14 – How to Make Yourself Irreplaceable Before a Job Even Opens19:12 – What to Do If You Still Don't Get the PromotionFREEBIES & RESOURCES:

How to transition from technical leader to executive leadership as a woman in 2025. Learn proven leadership development strategies for career advancement and getting promoted to senior management.Are you a technical professional stuck in middle management? Women in leadership face unique challenges when transitioning from technical roles to executive positions. This episode reveals the exact steps one physician took to move from regional medical director to senior executive leadership.In this women's leadership podcast episode, Gretchen shares her journey of career growth and professional development. Gretchen was already a high-performing physician with a strong track record of success. Through executive coaching and leadership development, she gained the clarity, confidence and strategy needed to transition into senior healthcare leadership and advance to the next level of her career.Learn how to get promoted and advance your career with these leadership skills for women:- Building confidence as a female leader in male-dominated industries- Executive presence and leadership presence for women professionals- Career transition strategies from technical expert to strategic leader- Leadership development programs that work for working women- How to overcome imposter syndrome and step into senior leadership roles- Work-life balance and time management for women leaders- Feminine leadership style vs masculine leadership in the workplaceThis episode is perfect for: women in healthcare leadership, female physicians seeking career advancement, women in medicine, female executives, aspiring C-suite leaders, women directors aiming for VP roles, and any professional woman ready to level up their career.01:04 - Why executive coaching matters even after earning an MBA03:31 - The confidence gap holding women back from executive roles05:16 - Transitioning from hands-on technical work to strategic leadership06:35 - The ladder of conclusions: A stress management tool for leaders07:47 - Breaking free from the busyness trap and focusing on priorities10:37 - How to shift from busy to strategic in your leadership approach13:17 - Delegation strategies and team empowerment for new executives15:36 - Authentic leadership: Staying true to your feminine leadership style17:23 - Leadership training programs: Finding the right fit for your career goals19:32 - Defining your leadership values and integrity as a woman executive—Register for the Free Executive Presence for Women Masterclass: The 3 keys to Increase Authority and Influence, happening live on Thursday, August 8 at 12 PST.A replay will be available for those that register! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdOsrDItGdHchQv1BXFozsGRUjL74xlK#/registration —

What does it actually take to get promoted in MFL?BruceL33T joins the pod to share his journey from Stone to Silver and break down the real factors behind promotion — beyond luck and squad stacking.We discuss tactics, variance, mentality, investment, and how to consistently give yourself a chance across a full season.If you're aiming to climb divisions in S12, this one's for you.Don't forget to check out the Yorkshire Tea & XP Podcast

Send a textWhen someone asks what you're working on, you say "I'm managing the Q1 launch" or "I improved retention by 15%." That's the problem. When you talk about "managing" or "improving," you signal execution ability, not strategic leadership. If you talk like a doer, you'll be kept in a doing role. In this 5-minute episode, Kele Belton gives you the exact promotion-proof statement formula to reframe your work and signal strategic impact at the executive level.What This Episode Is AboutYou're doing VP-level work but not talking about it in VP-level language, and that gap is costing you promotions. Kele breaks down the three-part formula that transforms how you communicate your contributions: Start with "I identified" (proactive problem-solving), state the business result you created (outcomes, not activities), and demonstrate multiple areas you impacted (systems thinking). This isn't about changing what you did. It's about changing how you talk about what you did.What You'll LearnThe promotion-proof statement formula: Three parts that signal strategic impact instead of task executionReal before-and-after examples of how to reframe your work using executive-level languageHow to demonstrate systems thinking and cross-functional ROI (the #1 skill C-suite looks for when promoting)Your action step: Rewrite three current projects using the formula and practice saying them out loudWho This Is ForWomen leaders being praised for their work but not promotedHigh-performing professionals doing VP-level work on a Director's salaryAnyone ready to shift communication from execution-focused to strategic impact-focusedAbout Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer, coach, and speaker who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with Kele for more leadership insights:•LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/•Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com

That promotion you did not get? It was probably not decided in a performance review. It was decided on a golf course, at happy hour, or in a conversation you were never invited to.Informal networks at work are where the real career decisions get made and most women are not in those rooms. Research shows that 70 to 80 percent of promotions and high-visibility opportunities are driven by professional relationships, not performance alone. Yet women's networks are 30 percent smaller than men's, and the gap widens at every level of leadership.In this episode, SisterSmart Leadership Coaches Jill and Sara Spencer break down everything you need to know about building influential professional relationships and developing career sponsorship strategies that actually work. You will learn how to network professionally without feeling self-promotional, how to build strategic relationships when you are working remotely or in a hybrid environment, and how to identify the sponsors and senior leaders who will champion your next promotion.Whether you are trying to rise from director to VP, get noticed by senior leadership, or simply figure out how to build the kind of network that opens doors, this episode gives you a clear, practical framework to make it happen on your own terms.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:01:50 -- Why informal networks at work drive promotions more than performance and what you can do about it04:30 -- The biggest misconception women have about professional relationships building (and the mindset shift that changes everything)08:45 -- Formal vs. informal networks and which one is actually driving career advancement11:00 -- How to build the professional networking muscle with just one hour a week15:30 -- Creative, low-pressure ways to connect that do not require evening events or forced small talk19:45 -- Hybrid work networking strategies, how to stay visible and build relationships when you are not always in the office24:00 -- How to map your network and close the gaps that could be holding back your promotion28:30 -- Career sponsorship strategies, how to identify and build relationships with the senior leaders who will advocate for you33:00 -- Three action steps you can take this week to start building a network that moves your career forwardTHIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF:You are a woman in leadership who wants to move from director to VP or into senior executive rolesYou have been waiting for your hard work to speak for itself and it is not workingYou want professional networking tips that feel authentic, not sleazy or self-promotionalYou are looking for a career coach for women who understands the real barriers to promotionYou want to build executive presence and get noticed by the right senior leadersFREE RESOURCE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Stakeholder Mapping Guide: https://sistersmart.ck.page/fb7440c515 ALSO MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Free Passport to Promotion Private Podcast -- 7 Steps to Get Promoted from Director to VP: https://joinsistersinleadership.com/7-steps

"Executive presence" is the most overused—and undefined—feedback Black women leaders receive. In this episode, I break down why executive presence advice is failing Black women, what it's really hiding, and what actually gets you promoted. If you've ever been told to "work on your presence" without specific, actionable feedback, this episode is for you.What You'll Learn:Why "executive presence" is not a leadership competency (and that's by design)The moving goalpost: How feedback changes every time you "fix" somethingWhat the term is really hiding (hint: it's not about you)The difference between presence and POWERWhat actually gets Black introverted women promoted to executive levels_________LET'S CONNECT!* Work with me 1:1 to land your executive promotion, increase your impact, hone your executive presence and increase your salary by $50-100k. Book your call here to get your Elite Executive Experience.**Leave the podcast a 5-star review and help other introverted women find us and join our community.

Should I stay or should I go?This is a question many of my clients come to me with. You've invested years at your company, built strong relationships, and know how to do your job well. But something feels off. Maybe you've gotten too comfortable in your groove. Maybe the company culture has shifted. Or maybe you know deep down that you're ready for more.Our client, Dorothy, a negotiations coach herself, found herself at this exact crossroads. She was working at a large Fortune 500 healthcare organization and knew it was time to move up—but couldn't see clearly whether that meant staying or leaving.Through our work together, Dorothy overcame her fear, activated her network, and landed a VP role at a fast-growing company where she's now building a supply chain and procurement function from the ground up.The best part? Her husband noticed she doesn't look stressed anymore—even though she has more work than before. That's the power of finding work that's truly aligned with who you are.Whether you're stuck in a comfortable groove or wrestling with the stay-or-go question yourself, you'll find inspiration in Dorothy's story.02:42 — What was really blocking Dorothy from getting the recognition she deserved (hint: it wasn't just the company)04:42 — The program elements that helped Dorothy get clarity, including the networking strategy that opened up multiple opportunities09:20 — How Dorothy landed a VP role at a fast-growing company and why she feels re-energized instead of burned out14:13 — How Dorothy balances her bigger role while staying true to her feminine leadership style19:49 — The book Dorothy recommends that explains why women struggle with people-pleasing and boundary-setting (and how to overcome it)—Register for the Free Executive Presence for Women Masterclass: The 3 keys to Increase Authority and Influence, happening live on Thursday, August 8 at 12 PST.A replay will be available for those that register! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdOsrDItGdHchQv1BXFozsGRUjL74xlK#/registration —

Have you ever been told you need to be 'warmer' in a meeting... and then told you need to be 'more assertive' in your next review?This is what researchers call the 'likeability trap.' And it's one of the biggest reasons talented women get stuck in their careers.In this episode, you'll learn what the likeability trap actually looks like at work so you can spot when it's happening to you. Jill shares why traditional assertiveness training often backfires for women, and what actually works instead.By the end of this episode, you'll have a framework for leading authentically, one that honors who you are instead of asking you to become someone else.02:45 — How the likeability trap plays out at work4:17 — Why traditional assertiveness training often backfires for women08:15 —How to be more authoritative without losing yourself11:45 — Setting professional boundaries at work14:30 — Bossy vs. confident - navigating the double standard—Register for the Free Executive Presence for Women Masterclass: The 3 keys to Increase Authority and Influence, happening live on Thursday, August 8 at 12 PST.A replay will be available for those that register! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdOsrDItGdHchQv1BXFozsGRUjL74xlK#/registration —

UG Live 20 - How to get promotedGrowth is not optional for a disciple. God continually invites us to move forward, upward, and deeper. To desire promotion is not prideful when it's rooted in purpose. It's the spiritual hunger to steward more influence, more responsibility, and more impact for the sake of others.When you refuse to remain where you are and instead pursue God's next for you, you align yourself with Him. Those who are willing to serve more are entrusted with more.Matthew 20:20-28- Desire to be promoted is not WRONG (vs 20-21)- Promotion always comes with SACRIFICE (vs 22)- Promotion is a GIFT not a REWARD (vs 23)- Promotion is not for more CONTROL but for more SURRENDER (vs 25-26)- Promotion is granted to those who CONTRIBUTE more than they CONSUME (vs 27-28)Response: Are you looking for promotion? Why? Why not? What is your next step?Let's keep growing togetherJoin us LIVE every Tuesday at 6:30pm on YouTubeText "UG" to 320320 to connectVisit UnstoppableGrowth.orghttps://linktr.ee/unstoppablegrowth.org

In this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine discuss how to get promoted by being better at managing up and managing down.They start with a question from someone who wants to move to a higher-level position but has been told that they need to be less enabling of staff and more visible to upper […]

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