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The High Achievers' Playbook For Breaking Through To Executive Roles

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This 60-Second Introduction Will Boost Your Executive Presence

I used to fumble my way through introductions. There I was, surrounded by senior executives at a leadership offsite, and someone asked me...

3 Non-Verbal Cues That Sabotage Your Executive Presence

Here is something that blew my mind when I first heard it: While on a math test you are either right or wrong, executive presence is...

5 Tools To Master Emotional Regulation

Have you ever felt tears welling up during a tough feedback session? Or is your blood boiling when a colleague takes credit for your...

The 5 Elements of a Winning Promotion Strategy

I remember the day I realized I'd been playing the promotion game all wrong. It hit me like a ton of bricks. I’ve always been a high...

How to Handle Pushback With Grace (and turn it into progress)

I learned how to handle pushback the hard way at Microsoft. My manager had just asked me to find an agency to help grow our online...

How To Set And Communicate Your Boundaries

I used to think boundaries were for lazy people—the ones who didn't want to work as hard as I did. Setting boundaries always seemed like...

The Recipe To Taming Your Inner Critic

I vividly recall my first day as a VP. I was convinced they'd made a mistake. I kept looking over my shoulder, waiting for the executive...

Holly Sh*t! That’s Possible

Have you ever looked at a successful executive and thought, "I could never do that"? I've been there too, and let me tell you, it's one...

This Is Why Some Careers Skyrocket And Others Don’t

Early in my career at Microsoft, I was surrounded by brilliant minds. I thought my technical skills and hard work would speak for...

Do This To Have More Options In Your Career

Picture this: You're not searching for jobs; they're searching for you. Promotions? No problem. They have been handed to you—invitations...

The "Formula" To Building Relationships That Get You Promoted

Did you cringe when you saw “relationship building”? This term is overused and often misunderstood, but it is absolutely crucial for your...

How To Plan Your Week To Become An Executive

Ever wondered how top executives manage to stay ahead of the game? It's not just about working hard—it's about working smart and...

Are You Thinking Big Enough In Your Career?

In 2017, my goal was to get promoted. I've been with Microsoft for about two years and felt like it was time. At first, I thought I'd...

How To Shed The "Get Shit Done" Perception

Let's talk about a career trap that's probably all too familiar - being the infamous "get shit done" person. You know who I'm talking...

How To Sell Yourself For Executive Roles

If you are a high achiever who aspires to Director or vice president roles, you need to master one skill. You need to become a great...

How To Win Over Your Skip-Level Boss

As an ambitious high-achiever, you already know that getting the support of your skip-level boss (the manager who oversees your direct...

How To Get Out Of The Weeds

You're a high achiever. You get things done. Your to-do list is your best friend. But here's the problem: being the go-to person for...

4 Signs You Are Not Getting Promoted

Imagine this... You've been crushing it at work for the past two years. Your performance reviews are stellar, you consistently exceed...

3 Things You Should Stop Doing To Become A VP

My transition into VP was anything but smooth sailing. I had just left my job at Microsoft and struggled to adjust to my new reality. The...

How Executives Assess Your Promotion Readiness

In my 15-year corporate career, I’ve interviewed hundreds of candidates and been part of interview committees that evaluated VPs, C-level...

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