Career Growth for Working Women | Career Advancement, Visibility, Promotion, Raises

Career Growth for Working Women | Career Advancement, Visibility, Promotion, Raises

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Career Growth for Working Women | Career Advancement, Visibility, Promotion, Raises episodes

  • 18 | Stop Chasing Results: The Leadership Shift Women Need to Reclaim Peace featuring Alan Lazaros

    👉 Are you hitting goals… but still feeling drained or disconnected?

    👉 Wondering if there’s more than just the hustle, the burnout, the non-stop push?

    👉 What if success and peace of mind could actually go hand in hand?

    In this episode, I’m joined by Alan Lazaros, CEO of Next Level University and host of a Global Top 100 podcast. After surviving a near-fatal car crash, Alan rebuilt his life from the inside out—and created a blueprint for sustainable success, holistic performance, and deep fulfillment.

    Whether you’re in corporate, running your own business, or raising the next generation of leaders—this conversation will challenge how you define success…and show you a better way to live it.


    In This Episode:
    ✔️ The real difference between happiness and fulfillment—and why it matters more than ever
    ✔️ How working moms can prevent burnout without sacrificing results
    ✔️ The “Pyramid of Fitness” Alan swears by to sustain high performance and mental clarity
    ✔️ Practical strategies to reclaim your mornings, manage your energy, and protect your peace


    "Being selfish, when it's about becoming better so you can serve more, is actually the most selfless thing you can do." — Alan Lazaros



    🔗 Connect with Alan Lazaros

    READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP?
    🚀 Start Here: Download the FREE 90-Day Raise Strategy and create your personalized plan to confidently position yourself for the raise you've earned. You'll also receive my exclusive Raise Strategy Coaching Series where I'll walk alongside you every step of the way.
    📞 Let's Build Your Strategy Together: Book a Promotion Strategy Review if you're ready to personalize your plan, strengthen your positioning, and create a strategy that works for your manager, your company, and your career goals.
    📲 Join the FB Community if you want to connect with other ambitious women for career conversations, support, and practical promotion strategies.
    💌 Become an Insider to recieve weekly coaching, career strategy, behind-the-scenes insights, and practical tips to help you become impossible to overlook.


    🎧 LOVE THE SHOW?
    👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more ambitious working women can discover these game-changing career strategies!


    ✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you.







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    22 min
  • 17 | Stop Playing Small: The Networking & Leadership Secrets Working Women Need featuring Daphne Valcin

    👉 Are you doing everything right at work—but still feel invisible?

    👉 Do you freeze when it’s time to advocate for a raise, a promotion… or your time?

    👉 Feel like you’re juggling 100 things and can’t possibly fit in networking or leadership growth?

    In this empowering episode, I’m joined by Daphne Valcin—certified executive coach and corporate trainer who’s helped over 400 leaders from companies like JPMorgan Chase, UPS, and UnitedHealthcare unlock career-advancing confidence and land six-figure roles (without burnout).


    In This Episode:
    ✔️ How to overcome fear and take bold, aligned action in your career—even as a busy mom
    ✔️ The “Top 3” networking method that opens doors (and doesn’t eat up your time)
    ✔️ The surprising truth about promotions, influence, and your visibility at work
    ✔️ Practical tips for time-blocking, presence, and progress—even when life is loud


    "Your dream deserves space on your calendar—just like your family does." – Daphne Valcin


    🌱 Progress doesn’t require perfection—it just needs intention.


    🔗 Connect with Daphne Valcin and grab her Networking Cheat Sheet

    READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP?
    🚀 Start Here: Download the FREE 90-Day Raise Strategy and create your personalized plan to confidently position yourself for the raise you've earned. You'll also receive my exclusive Raise Strategy Coaching Series where I'll walk alongside you every step of the way.
    📞 Let's Build Your Strategy Together: Book a Promotion Strategy Review if you're ready to personalize your plan, strengthen your positioning, and create a strategy that works for your manager, your company, and your career goals.
    📲 Join the FB Community if you want to connect with other ambitious women for career conversations, support, and practical promotion strategies.
    💌 Become an Insider to recieve weekly coaching, career strategy, behind-the-scenes insights, and practical tips to help you become impossible to overlook.


    🎧 LOVE THE SHOW?
    👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more ambitious working women can discover these game-changing career strategies!


    ✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you.







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    25 min
  • 16 | Are Your Thoughts Secretly Sabotaging Your Success? How to Rewrite Your Mindset for Growth featuring Laura Watson

    Is Your Mindset Silently Sabotaging Your Leadership?

    👉 Do you constantly push yourself—but still feel like you’re falling short?

    👉 Are you running on empty, trying to do everything “right,” yet stuck in overwhelm or self-doubt?

    👉 Ever feel like you know what to do to succeed… but something invisible is holding you back?

    In this powerful episode of I’m joined by Laura Watson, founder of Venture Coaching International. With 25+ years of experience in coaching, counseling, and leadership development, Laura unpacks the mindset traps that keep high-achieving women stuck—and how to shift from stress to strength.


    In This Episode:
    ✔️ The hidden mindset behind burnout and why "not good enough" thinking runs deep
    ✔️ How self-sabotage often disguises itself as perfectionism or productivity
    ✔️ The Chain of Change: how thoughts create results—and how to interrupt the spiral
    ✔️ Real-life examples of how one mindset shift can change your entire career trajectory


    💬 Key Quote:
    "The feeling is always the clue. Track it back to the thought—and that’s where the real change begins." – Laura Watson


    🛠️ Try This Action Step:
    Next time you feel anxious, frustrated, or stuck—pause. 

    Ask yourself:
    👉 What thought just caused that feeling?
    👉 Is it true… or just familiar?

    Awareness is your first step to breaking the cycle.


    🔗 Connect with Laura Watson

    READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP?
    🚀 Start Here: Download the FREE 90-Day Raise Strategy and create your personalized plan to confidently position yourself for the raise you've earned. You'll also receive my exclusive Raise Strategy Coaching Series where I'll walk alongside you every step of the way.
    📞 Let's Build Your Strategy Together: Book a Promotion Strategy Review if you're ready to personalize your plan, strengthen your positioning, and create a strategy that works for your manager, your company, and your career goals.
    📲 Join the FB Community if you want to connect with other ambitious women for career conversations, support, and practical promotion strategies.
    💌 Become an Insider to recieve weekly coaching, career strategy, behind-the-scenes insights, and practical tips to help you become impossible to overlook.


    🎧 LOVE THE SHOW?
    👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more ambitious working women can discover these game-changing career strategies!


    ✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you.







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    22 min
  • 15 | How Prioritizing Your Health Unlocks Career Success featuring Esther Avant

    Is Your Health Holding Back Your Career?

    👉 Do you feel like you're always putting your health last?

    👉 Are you juggling work, kids, and everything else—without a second to breathe?

    👉 Wondering if your energy, focus, or leadership could improve if YOU felt better?

    If you're a working woman climbing the corporate ladder (or running your own business), this episode is your permission slip to prioritize yourself.

    I’m joined by Esther Avant, a seasoned health and personal development coach, who shares why your health isn’t just about looking good—it’s the foundation of productivity, confidence, and career success.


    In This Episode, We Cover:
    ✔️ Why health is your leadership secret weapon
    ✔️ How small, strategic habits can radically shift your energy and focus
    ✔️ 3 mindset blocks holding career moms back from consistent self-care
    ✔️ Why guilt will always be there—and how to “dance with it”
    ✔️ Why working out less (yes, LESS) might actually get you further

    🎯 Esther’s insights will empower you to shift from burnout to balance—without needing to overhaul your entire life.


    🔗 Connect with Esther Avant

    READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP?
    🚀 Start Here: Download the FREE 90-Day Raise Strategy and create your personalized plan to confidently position yourself for the raise you've earned. You'll also receive my exclusive Raise Strategy Coaching Series where I'll walk alongside you every step of the way.
    📞 Let's Build Your Strategy Together: Book a Promotion Strategy Review if you're ready to personalize your plan, strengthen your positioning, and create a strategy that works for your manager, your company, and your career goals.
    📲 Join the FB Community if you want to connect with other ambitious women for career conversations, support, and practical promotion strategies.
    💌 Become an Insider to recieve weekly coaching, career strategy, behind-the-scenes insights, and practical tips to help you become impossible to overlook.


    🎧 LOVE THE SHOW?
    👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more ambitious working women can discover these game-changing career strategies!


    ✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you.







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    20 min
  • 14 | How Working Women Can Reignite Their Leadership Without Burning Out featuring Walter, The Dutch Mentor

    Are You Dreaming Big Enough in Your Career?

    👉 Do you feel stuck in your leadership role—wondering where your joy went?

    👉 Have you achieved "success" but still feel unfulfilled?

    👉 Are you craving more balance, confidence, and growth without burning out?

    If you’re a working woman juggling high performance at work and at home, this episode is for YOU.

    I'm joined by Walter, The Dutch Mentor, a leadership coach, speaker, and career acceleration expert with decades of experience helping professionals unlock their potential. Walter shares how to reignite your purpose, build a personalized Individual Development Plan (IDP), and use mentorship as your secret weapon to land that next promotion—without sacrificing your family or your sanity.


    In This Episode, We Cover:
    ✔️ Why mentorship beats coaching for high-performing moms
    ✔️ How to reignite your spark when work starts to feel like a grind
    ✔️ What it really means to “dream big and act small”
    ✔️ The 70/20/10 rule for career growth—and how to apply it today
    ✔️ How to use a scorecard and dopamine to track and fuel your momentum


    Whether you're climbing the ladder or pivoting into your dream career, this conversation will give you clarity, strategy, and confidence to lead with purpose.


    🔗 Connect with Walter, The Dutch Mentor

    READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP?
    🚀 Start Here: Download the FREE 90-Day Raise Strategy and create your personalized plan to confidently position yourself for the raise you've earned. You'll also receive my exclusive Raise Strategy Coaching Series where I'll walk alongside you every step of the way.
    📞 Let's Build Your Strategy Together: Book a Promotion Strategy Review if you're ready to personalize your plan, strengthen your positioning, and create a strategy that works for your manager, your company, and your career goals.
    📲 Join the FB Community if you want to connect with other ambitious women for career conversations, support, and practical promotion strategies.
    💌 Become an Insider to recieve weekly coaching, career strategy, behind-the-scenes insights, and practical tips to help you become impossible to overlook.


    🎧 LOVE THE SHOW?
    👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more ambitious working women can discover these game-changing career strategies!


    ✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you.







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    18 min
  • 13 | How to Successfully Pivot into Your Second Act featuring Shannon Russell

    Feeling stuck in your career but scared to make a change?

    In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Russell, Career Transition and Business Coach, and founder of Second Act Success Coaching. Shannon shares how she left her successful career as a TV producer to create a second act filled with freedom, flexibility, and purpose.

    If you’re wondering:
    👉 Is it too late to start over?
    👉 How do I know if I’m ready for a career change?
    👉 What if my family depends on my paycheck?

    This conversation will inspire you to take action—even if fear is holding you back.


    🎯 What You'll Learn:
    ✔️ How to recognize the signs it’s time for a career change
    ✔️ Why career pivots don’t have to mean “starting over”
    ✔️ How to reframe your identity and transfer your skills into something new
    ✔️ Practical steps to start planning your second act while still employed


    🎁 Grab Shannon Russell’s Free Second Act Journal & Resources


    READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP?
    🚀 Start Here: Download the FREE 90-Day Raise Strategy and create your personalized plan to confidently position yourself for the raise you've earned. You'll also receive my exclusive Raise Strategy Coaching Series where I'll walk alongside you every step of the way.
    📞 Let's Build Your Strategy Together: Book a Promotion Strategy Review if you're ready to personalize your plan, strengthen your positioning, and create a strategy that works for your manager, your company, and your career goals.
    📲 Join the FB Community if you want to connect with other ambitious women for career conversations, support, and practical promotion strategies.
    💌 Become an Insider to recieve weekly coaching, career strategy, behind-the-scenes insights, and practical tips to help you become impossible to overlook.


    🎧 LOVE THE SHOW?
    👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more ambitious working women can discover these game-changing career strategies!


    ✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you.







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    16 min
  • 12 | The Strategy Gap Holding High Performing Women Back from Leadership featuring Liz Weber

    Do you ever feel like you're checking all the boxes at work—but still not seen as a strategic leader? You’re not alone.

    In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Weber, renowned leadership strategist and consultant who has helped leaders in over 20 countries step into clarity and influence.

    Liz shares:
    ➡️ Why so many women get stuck in the execution trap
    ➡️ The real reason strategy feels “out of reach” for many leaders
    ➡️ How to shift from doer to visionary
    ➡️ Simple frameworks to lead smarter—not harder

    If you're a high-performing woman in leadership or management, and you're tired of being overlooked—don’t miss this.


    🎁 Free Gift from Liz Weber


    READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP?
    🚀 Start Here: Download the FREE 90-Day Raise Strategy and create your personalized plan to confidently position yourself for the raise you've earned. You'll also receive my exclusive Raise Strategy Coaching Series where I'll walk alongside you every step of the way.
    📞 Let's Build Your Strategy Together: Book a Promotion Strategy Review if you're ready to personalize your plan, strengthen your positioning, and create a strategy that works for your manager, your company, and your career goals.
    📲 Join the FB Community if you want to connect with other ambitious women for career conversations, support, and practical promotion strategies.
    💌 Become an Insider to recieve weekly coaching, career strategy, behind-the-scenes insights, and practical tips to help you become impossible to overlook.


    🎧 LOVE THE SHOW?
    👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more ambitious working women can discover these game-changing career strategies!


    ✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you.







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    25 min
  • 11 | How Women Can Handle Tough Conversations Like a Leader featuring Thilan Legierse

    Are you constantly replaying conversations in your head, wishing you said something differently?

    Do you hold back from setting boundaries at work because you don’t want to seem “difficult”?

    Have you ever been interrupted, overlooked, or shut down—and stayed silent?

    You’re not alone. And you don’t have to stay stuck.

    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
    √ The exact words to say during hard conversations using Thilan’s DRAMA Method
    √ How to handle conflict without confrontation or guilt
    √ What to do when you’ve been interrupted, dismissed, or misunderstood at work
    √ How to manage your emotions and stay grounded—even in tough situations
    √ How to prepare for conversations that feel anxiety-inducing or intimidating


    🎁 Don’t miss Thilan’s FREE resource: “The Difficult Conversations Roadmap”

    READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP?
    🚀 Start Here: Download the FREE 90-Day Raise Strategy and create your personalized plan to confidently position yourself for the raise you've earned. You'll also receive my exclusive Raise Strategy Coaching Series where I'll walk alongside you every step of the way.
    📞 Let's Build Your Strategy Together: Book a Promotion Strategy Review if you're ready to personalize your plan, strengthen your positioning, and create a strategy that works for your manager, your company, and your career goals.
    📲 Join the FB Community if you want to connect with other ambitious women for career conversations, support, and practical promotion strategies.
    💌 Become an Insider to recieve weekly coaching, career strategy, behind-the-scenes insights, and practical tips to help you become impossible to overlook.


    🎧 LOVE THE SHOW?
    👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more ambitious working women can discover these game-changing career strategies!


    ✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you.







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    25 min
  • 10 | The High Cost of Hesitation: Career & Wealth Strategies for Working Women featuring Khiara Cureton

    Are you holding yourself back from career growth because you’re waiting to feel “ready”?

    In this episode, I’m joined by Khiara Cureton, Executive Career & Wealth Coach and Founder of AncHER Co. Khiara shares how career hesitation—whether delaying a promotion, not negotiating your salary, or waiting for the “perfect” moment—could be costing you hundreds of thousands of dollars over your career.

    If you’ve ever said:
    👉 “I’ll go for that promotion when the timing is better.”
    👉 “I’m not 100% qualified yet, so I’ll wait.”
    👉 “I’m afraid to negotiate my salary.”

    This episode is your wake-up call!


    What You'll Learn in This Episode:
    ✔️ The real financial cost of waiting to negotiate your salary
    ✔️ How to position yourself for leadership before you feel 100% ready
    ✔️ The mindset shifts every career mom needs to confidently step into higher-paying roles
    ✔️ Practical steps to take TODAY to move your career forward without burnout


    🎁 Grab Khiara’s Career & Money Action Quiz

    READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP?
    🚀 Start Here: Download the FREE 90-Day Raise Strategy and create your personalized plan to confidently position yourself for the raise you've earned. You'll also receive my exclusive Raise Strategy Coaching Series where I'll walk alongside you every step of the way.
    📞 Let's Build Your Strategy Together: Book a Promotion Strategy Review if you're ready to personalize your plan, strengthen your positioning, and create a strategy that works for your manager, your company, and your career goals.
    📲 Join the FB Community if you want to connect with other ambitious women for career conversations, support, and practical promotion strategies.
    💌 Become an Insider to recieve weekly coaching, career strategy, behind-the-scenes insights, and practical tips to help you become impossible to overlook.


    🎧 LOVE THE SHOW?
    👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more ambitious working women can discover these game-changing career strategies!


    ✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you.







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    22 min
  • 9 | How to Create More Happiness & Fulfillment in Your Career featuring Simona Costantini

    Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like something is missing in your career? 

    In this episode, I sit down with Simona Costantini, CEO of Volt Productions and host of Happiness Happens, to talk about how to create more joy, fulfillment, and alignment in your work and life.

    Simona shares her personal journey from burnout to business owner, how she built a successful podcast agency, and the practical steps you can take to reclaim your happiness—without waiting for the "perfect" moment.


    What You'll Learn in This Episode:
    ✔️ Why happiness isn’t something you find—it’s something you create
    ✔️ The biggest mindset shifts that helped Simona leave burnout behind
    ✔️ How to stop waiting for the weekend to feel fulfilled
    ✔️ Small daily actions that can increase joy & career satisfaction


    🎁 Get Simona’s Free Happiness Hub: A Joy Jumpstart Guide

    READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP?
    🚀 Start Here: Download the FREE 90-Day Raise Strategy and create your personalized plan to confidently position yourself for the raise you've earned. You'll also receive my exclusive Raise Strategy Coaching Series where I'll walk alongside you every step of the way.
    📞 Let's Build Your Strategy Together: Book a Promotion Strategy Review if you're ready to personalize your plan, strengthen your positioning, and create a strategy that works for your manager, your company, and your career goals.
    📲 Join the FB Community if you want to connect with other ambitious women for career conversations, support, and practical promotion strategies.
    💌 Become an Insider to recieve weekly coaching, career strategy, behind-the-scenes insights, and practical tips to help you become impossible to overlook.


    🎧 LOVE THE SHOW?
    👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more ambitious working women can discover these game-changing career strategies!


    ✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you.







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    23 min

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Do you ever feel like you're doing everything "right" at work, yet you're still being overlooked?


Maybe you're leading projects, solving problems, mentoring teammates, and…