If you’ve ever felt like the last to know, outside the circle, or fluent in the words but not the meaning of workplace jargon, this conversation is for you. We take on the “fitting in” problem head-on—why it weighs heavier on Black introverted women, how it quietly drains energy, and what changes when you choose self-acceptance over assimilation.

Links mentioned:

• Join the LeadHER Lowdown community (free)
• Connect with me on LinkedIn

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This episode gives you the words, the structure, and the mindset to use your year-end performance review to position yourself for your next leadership promotion.

Subscribe, share with a leader who needs it, and leave a quick review telling us the one ask you’ll bring to your next performance conversation.

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**Leave the podcast a 5-star review and help other introverted women find us and join our community.

It's November. You're drowning in year-end tasks. And you're thinking: "I'll focus on my career in January when things calm down."

Here's the problem: The decisions about who gets promoted in Q1 are being made NOW - not in January.

In this episode, I'm sharing three real stories from women in my LeadHER Lowdown community who are navigating different versions of year-end overwhelm - and what each of their situations reveals about why "waiting for perfect timing" keeps us stuck.

If you've been telling yourself you'll deal with your career "after the holidays," this episode is for you.

Links mentioned:

• Join the LeadHER Lowdown community (free)
• Connect with me on LinkedIn

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* Work with me 1:1 to land your executive promotion, increase your impact, hone your executive presence and increase your salary by $50-100k. Book your call here to get your Elite Executive Experience.

**Leave the podcast a 5-star review and help other introverted women find us and join our community.

In this conversation, Dr. Nicole emphasizes the importance of embracing one's unique leadership style, whether you are an introvert or dealing with social anxiety. She explains what introversion versus social anxiety is, how to determine which impacts how you show up as a leader, and strategies to lead  effectively navigating with either or both. 

Links mentioned in episode:

Leading Her Introvert Way Episode 100

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* Work with me 1:1 to land your executive promotion, increase your impact, hone your executive presence and increase your salary by $50-100k. Book your call here to get your Elite Executive Experience.

**Leave the podcast a 5-star review and help other introverted women find us and join our community.

***Join our community of introverted women leaders and get weekly tips and strategies not shared anywhere else except in the LeadHer Lowdown newsletter.


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The calendar is packed, the inbox is loud, and the economy won’t stop buzzing in the background—so how do you lead well without losing yourself? We dig into the real weight of year-end: performance reviews, budgets, strategy cycles, mandatory training, and the family and community expectations that stack on top. This episode leaves you with tools to protect your energy, lead with steadiness, and stay ready for whatever comes next, without sacrificing your career growth or your peace. 

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LET’S CONNECT!

* Work with me 1:1 to land your executive promotion, increase your impact, hone your executive presence and increase your salary by $50-100k. Book your call here to get your Elite Executive Experience.

**Leave the podcast a 5-star review and help other introverted women find us and join our community.

***Join our community of introverted women leaders and get weekly tips and strategies not shared anywhere else except in the LeadHer Lowdown newsletter.


*****Connect with me on LinkedIn

Leadership promotions aren’t handed to the hardest worker; they’re championed by the loudest advocate in the right room. We get candid about why so many Black introvert women hit a plateau after years of stellar results, degrees, and glowing reviews.  We break down the five mistakes that quietly sabotage advancement and how to change the game with strategic sponsorship. 

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Ready to turn performance into influence and influence into offers? Join my free  Secure Your Sponsor Challenge starting Saturday, November 1. 

If this conversation helped you think differently about advancement, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review—your voice helps more women get the sponsorship they deserve.

What if the fastest way up isn’t more grind, but stronger sponsors? Dr. Nicole sits down with “Dee,” a senior leader who left big law, taught at a university, built Title IX expertise, and then designed a role that finally aligned with her strengths and her season of life. Her story is a blueprint for anyone who’s tired of waiting to be noticed and ready to shape their next move.

And if that's you too and you're tired of being the only one fighting for your career success, join the Secure Your Career Sponsor challenge.  We start November 1.

How to effectively deal with your boss when they may delibertely or unintentionally blocking your career. 

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*Want guided help to put this into action? Join our Secure Your Sponsor 4-week challenge starting November 1—free this round. 

Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a sponsor, and leave the podcast a 5-star reviewtelling us which leader you’ll approach first.

What if the fastest path to your next promotion isn’t more meetings, louder networking, or another mentor—but a sponsor who bets on your potential because you make their strategy stronger?  In this episode we share a clear, psychology-backed method for attracting real sponsorship—without being someone you’re not and without burning through your energy on endless small talk.

We also unpack the three triggers that make senior leaders step up for you.

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*Want guided help to put this into action? Join our Secure Your Sponsor 4-week challenge starting November 1—free this round. 

Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a sponsor, and leave the podcast a 5-star review telling us which leader you’ll approach first.

In this episode, we open the curtain on how career advancement really happens for senior leaders and share a clear, humane path for introverted Black women to move from overlooked to advocated for without selling their soul or overworking. 

If you’re tired of watching less qualified peers leapfrog you, this is your blueprint for building powerful advocate relationships while staying true to who you are.

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LET’S CONNECT!

* Work with me 1:1 to land your executive promotion, increase your impact, hone your executive presence and increase your salary by $50-100k. Book your call here to get your Elite Executive Experience.

**Leave the podcast a 5-star review and help other introverted women find us and join our community.

***Join our community of introverted women leaders and get weekly tips and strategies not shared anywhere else except in the LeadHer Lowdown newsletter.


*****Stay tuned for more information next week on the Secure Your Sponsor Challenge designed for you to finally identify, approach, and activate sponsors who will advocate for your next promotion and salary increase.