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

Feeling stuck in your career or applying to job after job without success? It might not be your resume—it might be lack of clarity.

In this episode, I sit down with Leslie Martinez, a career strategist and coach, to uncover the biggest mistakes professionals make when job searching and how to align your career with your strengths, values, and lifestyle goals.

With over 15 years of experience supporting executives in the financial sector, Leslie shares insider job search strategies, how to create a strong career vision, and why clarity is the key to landing your ideal role.

If you're tired of feeling stuck in your job and ready to take control of your career, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why blindly applying to jobs keeps you stuck (and what to do instead)
✔️ How to define your career vision & find a role that fits your life
✔️ The top mistakes professionals make in job searching
✔️ Why your mindset matters more than your resume
✔️ How to leverage your network & attract career opportunities

🔗 Connect with Leslie Martinez

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.

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Are you working hard but still feeling overlooked for promotions? Do you want to finally get paid what you’re worth? In this solo episode, Shannon Fox shares the game-changing concept of Mastery Zones (now renamed Leadership Styles)—the key to positioning yourself for career growth, leadership, and financial success.

Learn how to identify your unique Mastery Zone and use it to stand out, get noticed, and get ahead. Whether you're an Executing Boss, an Influencing Charismatic Queen, a Relationship-Building Connector, or a Strategic Visionary, your strengths can be the key to unlocking your next big career move.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why working harder isn’t the same as working smarter
✔️ How to identify your unique Mastery Zone for career success
✔️ The 4 Mastery Zones and how to use them to advance in your job
✔️ How to speak about your strengths in performance reviews, job interviews, & salary

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!

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In this episode, I sit down with Sean Douglas, a U.S. Air Force retiree, TEDx speaker, and Master Resilience Strategist, to talk about how to withstand adversity, recover from setbacks, and grow into your full potential.

Sean shares his powerful journey of hitting rock bottom and rebuilding his life with resilience, mindset shifts, and transformational strategies that help career moms and professionals thrive—even in challenging times.

This episode is packed with game-changing insights on how to overcome self-doubt, handle career setbacks, and create an epic, fulfilling life on your terms!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The biggest mindset shifts for overcoming adversity
✔️ Why resilience is the key to long-term career success
✔️ How to recover from setbacks and turn them into opportunities
✔️ The power of "growing through" challenges instead of just going through them
✔️ Actionable steps to build confidence and self-worth in your career & life

🔗 Connect with Sean Douglas
NOTE: This interview was part of the Dynamic Performance Summit and Sean’s Free Gift was for attendees.

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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What if you could go from struggling with money to building financial freedom—without overwhelm?

In this episode, I sit down with Kristen Wonch, a global money coach and former trader who went from $100K in debt to financial empowerment. She now helps women master the art of earning efficiently, spending smart, and investing intentionally—while rewiring subconscious money beliefs that hold them back.

If you’ve ever felt stuck when it comes to earning more, saving consistently, or investing with confidence, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why women struggle with money mindset & limiting beliefs
✔️ How to negotiate a higher salary & confidently ask for a raise
✔️ The 4 pillars of financial freedom for long-term success
✔️ Why women undervalue their worth (and how to stop!)
✔️ How to start investing—even if you feel behind

🔗 Connect with Kristen Wonch 

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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Did you know that what you wear could be the key to unlocking career opportunities, promotions, and leadership roles?

In this episode, I sit down with Imogen Lamport, an award-winning personal stylist and image consultant, to explore how your style and personal brand impact the way you’re perceived in the workplace.

With over 20 years of experience, Imogen has helped women express their personality, gain confidence, and stand out as leaders—all through style! She breaks down why style isn’t shallow, the psychology of color, and how to align your wardrobe with your career goals.

If you’ve ever wondered how to dress for success without sacrificing your personality, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why style isn’t just about looks—it’s about confidence & influence
✔️ The psychology of color and how different colors impact perception
✔️ How to dress for leadership, promotions, and workplace credibility
✔️ The biggest wardrobe mistakes that might be holding you back
✔️ Quick, effortless style tips for busy working moms

🔗 Connect with Imogen Lamport 

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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Have you ever felt stuck in patterns of self-doubt, procrastination, or playing small—even when you KNOW you’re capable of more?

In this episode, I sit down with Laura Connell, a trauma-informed author and coach, to discuss the hidden reasons we self-sabotage and how to break free from limiting beliefs that hold us back in our careers and lives.

Laura shares how childhood experiences shape our confidence, visibility, and leadership potential, and why many career-driven women unknowingly keep themselves small and unseen out of fear.

If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or fear of stepping into your full potential, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why high-achieving women self-sabotage (and how to stop!)
✔️ How your childhood experiences impact your career confidence
✔️ The fear of being seen and why many women stay small
✔️ How to identify & embrace your core gifts instead of hiding them
✔️ Practical steps to overcome self-doubt and step into your power

🔗 Connect with Laura Connell 

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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In this episode, I sit down with Tiffany Uman, a globally recognized Career Strategy Coach & Workplace Expert, to uncover the 5 keys to career acceleration every ambitious career mom needs to know.

Tiffany shares powerful insights on how to fast-track your career growth, position yourself for promotions, and build confidence—all without sacrificing your well-being. With 7 promotions in under 10 years at L’Oréal and experience helping professionals secure over $3M in raises, she knows what it takes to stand out and thrive in today’s workplace.

Whether you’re aiming for a raise, leadership role, or better work-life balance, this episode will give you the strategies to take control of your career and start seeing results!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The biggest career acceleration myths holding you back
✔️ Why hard work isn’t enough (and what actually gets you ahead)
✔️ The #1 mistake professional women make—and how to fix it
✔️ How to advocate for yourself in the workplace
✔️ The 5 essential keys to advancing your career faster
✔️ How working moms can position themselves for promotions—before and after maternity leave

🔗 Connect with Tiffany Uman 

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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🎙️ Welcome to The Shannon Fox Show: Empowering Career Moms to Thrive!
*NOTE: Show has changed to Career Growth for Working Women

I’m Shannon Fox, I help ambitious moms like you leverage your strengths to land your dream job, secure a raise, and step into leadership—without burnout or sacrificing family time.

In this intro episode, I’ll share why I started this podcast, what you can expect, and how you can start aligning your career with your strengths today!

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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