How To Stop Giving A F*ck What Other People Think
At this point in my career, I rarely worry about what other people think of me, but that is not how it started. A decade ago, all I...
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The High Achievers' Playbook For Breaking Through To Executive Roles
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How To Make An Unbreakable Case For Your Promotion
Hiring for executive roles is different from hiring for junior and individual contributor roles. You are not promoted based on what...
Corporate Politics: Are You Making These Mistakes?
You won’t like hearing it, but you need someone to be honest. Corporate politics get a bad reputation, but it matters. You can ignore it...
How To Think Like An Executive
Becoming an executive is one of the hardest transitions to make in the corporate world. This transition is more about who you need to...
How To Think More Strategically (Step-by-Step Guide)
Let me know if this sounds familiar: You are doing great work, and your manager tells you you’re fine, but… you should be more strategic....
6 False Beliefs That Are Stopping You From Becoming An Executive
My false beliefs held me back from a promotion for more than 3 years... I was convinced I had to follow the corporate rules, so I never...
3 Steps To Boost Your Executive Presence
No one ever taught me how to become an executive. I did my best to learn from observing others, but I wish someone told me sooner that I...
How to Bounce Back If You Were Passed Over For Promotion (Step-By-Step guide)
Being passed over for promotion sucks. If you’re ignored without an explanation, you may tell yourself that you are just not good enough...
Are You Perceived As Executive Material?
Executive potential is like falling in love. It’s hard to explain, but when you see it, you know. But that is what makes it so hard to...
The Hidden Decision Criteria For Promotions You Don't Know About
Imagine this: It’s performance review week, and you are feeling pretty good. You hit your goals, worked hard, and are ready to take on...
How To Make 6-Figure Career Decisions
I was earning high 6-figures by age 37. It actually wasn’t my main goal, but rather the result of a desire to maximize my potential, and...
What to Do When You Are Ready For Promotion, But No One Else Can See It
One of the most frustrating experiences in my career has been knowing deep down that I'm ready for a promotion, backed by tangible...
Introverts Can Be Executives
You may not know this about me, but I am an introvert. I am also a 2x VP, coach, business owner, and keynote speaker. And being an...
How to Outperform 99% Of People
What do top athletes, successful business owners, and high-earning executives have in common? They all seem to have the ability to make...
How to Buy Back Your Time as an Executive
A few years ago, while operating as a VP of marketing for a fast-growing company, I was on the verge of burnout. I was trying to do too...
Is Your Career Vision Big Enough?
My husband and I have been watching reruns of Lucifer recently. In the show, Lucifer (a.k.a The Devil), helps the police solve crimes. He...
The Unspoken Law of Career Leverage
If you were given the choice, what would you prefer: Would you opt for 60-hour workweeks over 7 years, barely making progress, or work...
Do You Need A Side Hustle As An Executive ?
A few years ago I had an "aha" moment about my career. It was during my first few weeks at Google, that I noticed something strange. Many...
The Right Way to Position Yourself for Executive Roles
If you have been trying to break through to executive roles for a while, already doing next-level work, expanding your scope, and getting...
3 Steps to Win the Corporate Game in 2024
In 2009 I stopped following the corporate ladder. After 7 years in the workforce, I realized following the “old rules” was actually...
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