The Stacy Mayer Show

Ep #280: The Loyalty Trap: How Staying Too Long Can Limit Your Career

You love your job… but is loyalty quietly putting your career at risk? You’ve been with your company for 5, 10, maybe even 20 years. You’ve built strong relationships, you’re well respected, and you genuinely love the work you do. So why would you even consider looking elsewhere? Here’s why—because even when everything feels great, long-term loyalty can quietly limit your options and put your career at risk. If you’re not exploring what’s possible outside your organization, you might not know your true market value. You could be missing out on higher salaries, bigger leadership roles, and the chance to future-proof your career in case something unexpected happens. And let’s be honest—organizations aren’t always as loyal to us as we are to them, and when you’ve been in one place for years, suddenly having to find a new job can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I’m not telling you to leave. I’m showing you how to lift your head up, explore your options, and proactively manage your career—so if you stay, you’re doing it from a place of power and choice, not habit or fear.

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Ep #279: Start Consulting and Still Grow Your Career? Here’s How

Have you ever secretly wondered if you could land your dream leadership role and start consulting on the side—but quickly dismissed it as impossible? Here’s the thing: Not only is it totally possible, it’s already happening for the corporate badasses I coach every day. In this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, I’m pulling back the curtain on how to land a high-level job and build a consulting business—at the same time. Even if you're not ready to quit your day job. Even if you don’t want to consult full-time. Even if you just like the idea of making a little money on the side. You’ll learn how women leaders just like you are quietly building powerful thought leadership, confidently attracting incredible consulting opportunities, and leveraging strategic networking without jeopardizing their success in the corporate world. Plus, I’m sharing practical stories and tips from my own clients who didn’t think this path was even an option—until they tried it. If you’re curious about expanding your career possibilities in ways you never imagined, this episode will completely shift what's possible for you.

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And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you.

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Ep #278: Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms with Rebecca Olson

Being a corporate badass shouldn’t mean sacrificing your sanity, your family, or your success. But for so many women (especially working moms), the pressure to “have it all” still feels like doing it all — and it's exhausting. Today, I’m bringing you a candid, coffee-chat-style conversation with my dear friend and fellow coach, Rebecca Olson. Rebecca’s an executive coach for ambitious working moms who are ready to stop choosing between a thriving career or a thriving life — and start having both. In this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, Rebecca and I open up about the real challenges women leaders face as they climb the ladder — from chasing promotions by overworking, to the guilt that sneaks in every time you prioritize your personal life, to carrying the unseen mental load that drains your energy before the workday even starts. If you've ever felt like you have to work harder, prove yourself more, or wait until life calms down before you deserve your next promotion...this conversation is your wake-up call. You’ll hear the powerful mindset shifts, tangible strategies, and real-life examples that will help you redefine success on your terms — and step into the career (and life) you’re meant to have. If you’ve ever felt like you have to choose between your ambition and your well-being, this episode is your reminder: You don’t.

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Ep #277: Why No One Listens to You at Work (It’s Not What You Think)

Ever wonder why you can't seem to influence your boss, land that promotion, or why your brilliant ideas keep getting ignored? Chances are, it's not about your skills—it might be about your energy. Today, I'm shining a spotlight on energetic vampires—those sneaky, subtle energies we unknowingly project that others feed off, often sabotaging our best efforts. Think about it: when you're silently frustrated, judging your colleagues, or desperately trying to prove your worth… people can feel it. And it directly impacts how they respond to you. But here’s the great news: Once you start managing your energy intentionally, everything shifts. Your accidental self-sabotage becomes deliberate, powerful influence. In this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, I’ll break down the three biggest energetic traps you’re probably falling into right now. Plus, I'll give you simple, actionable strategies to instantly shift your energy at work and finally start having the influence you deserve.

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And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you.

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Ep #276: How One Woman Crushed Her Vice President Interview (and What You Can Learn)

One of my clients recently sent me a recording of her VP-level interview…and let me tell you, it was a 45-minute masterclass on how to absolutely crush executive-level conversations. This interview was beyond good—it was "smile-ear-to-ear-the-entire-time" phenomenal. So in today's episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, I'm switching things up. I'm giving you an inside look—a real-life case study—breaking down exactly what made this client's interview so exceptional and how you can use these exact same strategies to knock your next interview out of the park. These aren't your typical interview tips. We're talking mindset shifts, powerful communication strategies, and subtle tweaks that come with huge payoffs. You'll learn exactly what she did—from recording and sharing her interview for direct feedback, to masterfully flipping questions back to her interviewer, to using a brilliant metaphor that had the exec across the table laughing and fully engaged. Whether you're preparing for an interview, promotion discussion, negotiation, or any high-stakes conversation, this episode is packed with the tools you need to show up bigger, bolder, and more badass than ever. Grab your notebook and let's dive in.

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If this episode hit home for you, share it. Post it to your LinkedIn. Send it to a colleague, a friend, anyone who needs to hear it. We are navigating this AI era together, and I don't take lightly the opportunity to be part of that journey with you.

And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you.

I'll see you there. 👊🏼💚

Ep #275: Why I Didn't Hire Them (Even If the Interview Went Great)

Have you ever walked out of an interview thinking, “That went amazing!”...only to never hear back? Or maybe you were this close to landing a role and couldn’t figure out why it didn’t work out? Well, I recently spent several days reviewing 30+ applications and interviewing candidates for a contract role on Team Badass—and what I saw confirmed a lot of what I’ve been coaching you to do all along. Some people absolutely stood out. Others missed the mark entirely. So in this episode, I’m sharing what worked, what didn’t, and how the strongest applicants presented themselves in a way that felt clear, aligned, and easy to say yes to. You’ll hear the real reasons certain people moved forward—and why others didn’t—even when we had amazing conversations. I’ll also share what surprised me, what turned me off instantly, and how the follow-up made a bigger difference than most people realize. This episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer is packed with real examples from my own hiring process so you can feel more confident and strategic the next time you put yourself out there.

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And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you.

I'll see you there. 👊🏼💚

Ep #274: The Career Reinvention Blueprint with Sarah Kim

Ever feel like your expertise is boxing you in? Like you've built a reputation around a certain skill set… but now it’s starting to feel like it’s placing a limit on where you can go in your career? Maybe you're the kind of leader who refuses to stay in one lane. Or maybe you want to shake things up - but you're not sure how to do it without leaving your current organization behind. If that’s you, this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer is a must-listen. I sat down with Sarah Kim, Chief Customer Success Officer at Intuit, who’s spent nearly 20 years growing her career within the same company - without getting stuck in one identity. She's held leadership roles in marketing, data and analytics, operations, and now customer success. And she did it by reinventing herself, leaning into her strengths, and asking for what she wanted. In this conversation, Sarah and I unpack how she navigated a nonlinear path to the executive suite, the power of self-advocacy to get what you want (especially when you’re not the “obvious” choice), and why your current job title doesn’t have to limit where you go next.

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And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you.

I'll see you there. 👊🏼💚

Ep #273: Equal Pay Day 2025: How Powerful Women Negotiate Their Pay (And Win)

You’re doing incredible work. You’re hitting it out of the park. Your company says they value you - but your paycheck tells a different story. Or maybe you’ve been telling yourself that the money doesn’t matter that much… as long as you’re not traveling all the time, or working exhausting hours, or drowning in stress. But deep down, you know better. You do care about the money. And you know you deserve it. In honor of Equal Pay Day 2025, I’m cutting through the noise and giving you two things to help you get the pay you already deserve: 1. Simple, doable strategies to negotiate for - and get - a higher salary, and 2. The mindset shift you need to become the kind of leader who commands both money and influence, without working harder or burning yourself out. In this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, I’ll walk you through real-life examples from women I’ve coached to double their salaries, land C-suite roles, and finally feel valued for the brilliant, badass leaders they already are. Plus, I’ll show you exactly how to advocate for yourself with simple, direct asks, how to build influence across your org while gunning for a promotion, and why having both money and a career you love isn’t just possible - it’s your birthright.

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If this episode hit home for you, share it. Post it to your LinkedIn. Send it to a colleague, a friend, anyone who needs to hear it. We are navigating this AI era together, and I don't take lightly the opportunity to be part of that journey with you.

And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you.

I'll see you there. 👊🏼💚

Ep #272: The One Powerful Question That Will Fast-Track Your Career Growth

Have you ever caught yourself saying we’ll see when it comes to your career? We’ll see if I get the raise I requested. We’ll see if they call me back after that interview. We’ll see if I get promoted at my next performance review. It sounds harmless, but let’s be real: When you say we’ll see, you’re bracing for disappointment before it even happens. You’re keeping yourself from getting too excited, too invested - because then maybe, just maybe, it won’t hurt as much if things don’t go your way. The truth is, playing it safe doesn’t protect you from failure. It only keeps you from really going after what you want. But what if one simple question could change all of that? A question that, when asked, could shift your entire mindset - helping you take control, step up, and do what it takes to get the recognition, promotion, and pay you already deserve. In this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, I’m introducing you to the most powerful question you can ask yourself in your career.

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If this episode hit home for you, share it. Post it to your LinkedIn. Send it to a colleague, a friend, anyone who needs to hear it. We are navigating this AI era together, and I don't take lightly the opportunity to be part of that journey with you.

And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you.

I'll see you there. 👊🏼💚

Ep #271: Lift as You Rise: Simple Actions to Help Us All Advance Together

Women leaders like you don’t need to be told to lift others up. You’re already doing it. You support, advocate for, and maybe already mentor other women - not because someone told you to, but because it’s part of who you are. So while supporting women is a no-brainer, the how of doing it as effectively as possible - and doing it without burning yourself out - might be less clear. How do you make sure your mentorship truly moves the needle? How do you balance supporting others while continuing to advance your own career? And how do you open doors for other women in ways that create lasting change? In this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, I’ll show you how. You’ll learn how to support women at different stages of their careers, structure mentor-mentee relationships so they’re effective and energizing to both of you, and ensure your guidance leads to real results.

Unlock the missing piece in your leadership development. Take the quiz: www.ReadytoBePromoted.com

Before you go — if you haven't subscribed to this podcast yet, do it now. And head over to stacymayer.com/youtube and subscribe to my YouTube channel while you're at it.

If this episode hit home for you, share it. Post it to your LinkedIn. Send it to a colleague, a friend, anyone who needs to hear it. We are navigating this AI era together, and I don't take lightly the opportunity to be part of that journey with you.

And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you.

I'll see you there. 👊🏼💚