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The High Achievers' Playbook For Breaking Through To Executive Roles
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6 Ways To Show You're Executive Ready
A few years ago, I had a conversation with someone who was stuck at Director for over five years. She was working hard, delivering...
How To Go From Functional Expert To Influential Leader
A few years ago, I was working on a new website redesign. I saw a bunch of issues — UX problems, outdated branding, confusing structure —...
How To Get A Word In When You’re Not The Loudest In The Room
We've all been there—sitting in a meeting, ready to contribute, only to be steamrolled by a dominant voice in the room. You open your...
4 Promotion Red Flags
Here’s a story I’ve heard too many times. You’re ambitious, hardworking, and constantly delivering results. But despite your dedication,...
The Strategic Guide to Breaking Your Career Plateau
I remember the day I decided to leave Microsoft. On paper, everything looked great. Good salary, prestigious company, interesting work....
The Secret To Strategic Networking (That Get You promoted)
“Building relationships." Does hearing that make you cringe? I don’t blame you. It’s one of those phrases that gets thrown around so...
How to Position Yourself as VP-Ready (Without the Cringe)
A lot of people assume promotions are awarded like prizes. That if you just work hard enough, stay patient, and keep delivering, someone...
Why You’re Trapped In Mid-Management
Let’s talk about a common career trap—being known as the person who “gets sh*t done.” You know what I’m talking about. The one who’s...
The VP Mindset: How To Think Like an Executive to Become The Obvious Choice
One of the biggest challenges for aspiring VPs is transitioning from supervising work to influencing strategy. They get bogged down in...
How To Develop Magnetic Executive Presence
Today, we’re diving into one of the most important, yet often misunderstood, aspects of leadership: Executive Presence—the skill that...
The Hidden Key to VP Promotions: Strategic Visibility
Today, we’re tackling a topic that can feel intimidating for many ambitious leaders: building relationships with senior leaders and...
How To Master The Art Of Self-Promotion
Today, we’re diving deeper into one of the most misunderstood and avoided steps: self-promotion. If the thought of self-promotion makes...
Why High Performers Get Stuck Before Reaching VP—and How to Break Through
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your career, wondering why you haven’t been tapped for a VP role despite your hard work, you’re not alone....
How to Unlock Career Growth Without Burning Out
Let me ask you something: Would you rather grind through 60-hour workweeks for seven years, making slow progress… or work smarter for six...
5 High Achiever Sins Sabotaging Your Promotion
I have identified as a high achiever my entire life, and for the most part, I love it. Being a high achiever comes with a sense of...
The New Corporate Game: How to Win in 2025
In 2009 I stopped following the corporate ladder. After 7 years in the workforce, I realized following the "conventional rules" was...
How to Develop Mental Fitness
Picture this: You are on vacation for the next couple of days. No distractions, no commitments… and yet, you wake up at 6:00 am for a 5k...
How to Take Control of Your Career In 2025
Too many people manage their careers like they are an extra in their own movies. They just roll with the punches and hope for the best....
3 Choices That Keep You Stuck at Director
The jump from Director to VP is one of the hardest to make. It’s because what got you here (Director) won’t get you there (VP). And yes,...
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...
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