So you feel severely undervalued; who HASN'T been there at some point in their career? But all is not lost; especially when we realize that the person with the greatest power to change our "status quo" is us. So, after months of (over)thinking, coaching, reflecting, scheming, proposing, and battling (especially with herself) - Nicole makes a move, and it literally pays off! Erin Hatzikostas and Nicole Licata Grant sit down for a special mini-episode to discuss Nicole's big news: her promotion! Nicole reflects on what inspired her to take action (even when things feel so uncertain), how she went about making a case, what she asked for, and the surprising allies who helped her along the way. She discusses what she wanted and what she, surprisingly, got (hint: a lot more than she expected).  Erin and Nicole then talk about what the next rung of the ladder is like, while Erin shares a truth: it's critical to understand what behaviors you must exhibit to get promoted into senior roles. It is NOT about working harder. It takes much more strategic steps. If you want to get out episodes where we first teed up the challenges Nicole was having with not feeling valued and that fueled her crusade, check out Episodes 41 & 42.  If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Here are some options... Check out the b BRILLIANT career coaching program @   b Cause Podcast Facebook group @ We share even more crazy stuff here (you probably thought that was impossible).  Take our simple, fun and insightful "What Kind of Dog Are You At Work?" by going to  We have so much fun stuff going on...we wouldn't want you to miss out - join the authenticity movement and our community by adding your email just about anywhere @  Check out our blog for more of our no-BS career advice @ We have fun and inspiring t-shirts @ DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsuitable for younger audiences.  Tweetable Comments: "This has been a crusade." "Don't worry, that doesn't mean that I'm going to be a slave to the grind forever." "There were a lot of things in my life that were leading me towards feeling undervalued." "I got more than I asked for, and that surprised me." "So now I'm at the minimum wage of the next salary band up, of course." "What's the next step up? It's not about harder work. It's about being strategic, being a better leader. Creating ideas instead of just executing them." "All the people out there doing coaching - people are listening, and it's having an impact."