Most employees think: “if I work hard enough, leadership will notice.”That’s not how promotions work.In this sprint episode, I break down:<ul><li>why high performers get stuck</li><li>how bosses actually evaluate leadership</li><li>the “fraction problem”</li><li>and why hard work alone can quietly sabotage your career.</li></ul>

Most employees think: “if I work hard enough, leadership will notice.” That’s not how promotions work. In this sprint episode, I break down:why high performers get stuckhow bosses actually evaluate leadershipthe “fraction problem”and why hard work alone can quietly sabotage your career.

443: Hard Work Is Killing Your Promotion Chances

A podcast for women who are capable—but tired of being overlooked in rooms not built for them. Hosted by Marie Sonneman, a law enforcement lieutenant turned leadership coach, this podcast delivers unfiltered conversations, practical career advice, and leadership strategies for women in predominantly male industries.

From quiet confidence to strategic visibility, you’ll hear how women rise without shrinking or burning out—and how to build a life that doesn’t disappear in the process. If you’re ready to be unmistakable at work and protect what matters outside of it, you’re in the right place.

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A podcast for women who are capable—but tired of being overlooked in rooms not built for them. Hosted by Marie Sonneman, a law enforcement lieutenant turned leadership coach, this podcast delivers unfiltered conversations, practical career advice, and leadership strategies for women in predominantly male industries. From quiet confidence to strategic visibility, you’ll hear how women rise without shrinking or burning out—and how to build a life that doesn’t disappear in the process. If you’re ready to be unmistakable at work and protect what matters outside of it, you’re in the right place.

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