UNSHAKEABLE HER: Real-World Leadership, Influence and Promotion for Ambitious Women.

What if you could build stronger professional relationships without attending another networking event, collecting another business card, or adding another spreadsheet to your workload?

If networking feels awkward—or you simply don't have the time for it—the answer may already be sitting inside the meetings you attend every week. In this episode, you'll discover how curiosity can help you turn ordinary conversations into meaningful professional connections, strengthen your influence, and create opportunities you might otherwise never see.

You’ll learn:

1. How to use the surprise question to move beyond transactional conversations and uncover what really matters to the people you work with.
2. How a no-ask follow-up can turn a one-off conversation into a lasting relationship without making another request of someone.
3. How the four names audit helps you deliberately strengthen your network by focusing on one meaningful relationship at a time.

Listen to the episode to discover how curiosity can help you build powerful relationships, increase your influence, and create opportunities—all without adding traditional networking to your already-full calendar.

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.

Who would take your call tomorrow if you had a genuine problem?

You can have thousands of LinkedIn connections, a packed calendar, and more ways to communicate than ever — and still be dangerously disconnected.

The leadership beliefs costing opportunity you hold about productivity, networking, and asking for help may be quietly limiting your influence and promotional prospects. The research reveals why the relationships that matter most to your career are often the people you barely know, why remote work has made those relationships harder to build, and why you're probably underestimating how willing people are to help you.

In this episode, you'll discover:

1. Why weak ties create opportunities — and why the people who can change your career are often outside your immediate circle. 
2. How modern working practices are shrinking your network — and what the research involving 61,000 Microsoft employees reveals about workplace connection. 
3. Why you're probably more approachable than you think — and how the liking gap and our tendency to underestimate people's willingness to help can change the way you build relationships. 

Listen to the episode to challenge the leadership beliefs costing opportunity and create the relationships and influence that can move your career forward.

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.

What if the networking advice you’ve been following is actually making it harder to build influence and get promoted?

If you’re a capable leader who knows you need more visibility, you may have tried the coffees, LinkedIn messages, networking events, and carefully crafted introductions. But when every interaction starts with an agenda, networking becomes transactional—and genuine relationships become much harder to build.

In this episode, you’ll discover how influential leaders build relationships to get promoted by approaching networking in a completely different way.

1. Stop treating your network like a pipeline and learn why the people who would actually take your call matter more than the number of contacts you have.
2. Build genuine relationships without needing a reason to reach out, so your conversations create connection rather than another transaction.
3. Use better questions to uncover unexpected opportunities and influence, including the simple question that transformed an eight-minute operational call into a valuable relationship.

Listen to the episode to learn how to build relationships to get promoted without forcing networking, chasing visibility, or treating people like opportunities.

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.

What if the fastest way to transform decision making in a briefing isn't adding more information—but having the courage to say less?

If your briefings are packed with slides but leave people unclear about what happens next, you're not alone. Strong leadership isn't about proving how much you know; it's about creating enough clarity for other people to make decisions and move.

In this episode, you'll discover how to transform decision making, demonstrate leadership in the moments that matter, and make your impact more visible when you're ready for promotion.

1. Turn information into influence by using the “so what” filter to cut unnecessary detail and focus your briefing on what your audience actually needs. 
2. Demonstrate leadership without overstepping by creating clarity and helping a room identify the decisions, actions, and owners that matter. 
3. Make your message stick by using outcome-setting, priming, and anchoring to create momentum and make your contribution more visible. 

Listen now to transform decision making, strengthen your leadership presence, and start showing up like the person who deserves the next promotion.

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New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.

What if your briefing is quietly damaging your leadership reputation—even when you're the expert in the room?

You can have the right data, polished slides, and hours of preparation, yet still leave people unclear about what they were supposed to remember or do. The problem often isn't your presentation skills. It's the thinking and design that happen before you ever stand up to speak.

In this episode, you'll discover the neuroscience behind information overload, the curse of knowledge, and why nervous presenters often turn to data dumps as a form of self-protection. You'll also learn a simple framework for creating briefings that move people from information to action.

You’ll learn how to:

1. Cut through cognitive overload so your audience knows what matters and retains the information you actually need them to remember.
2. Design outcome-driven briefings using priming, outcome clarity, and anchoring to guide people toward decisions and action.
3. Strengthen your Leadership, Influence & Promotion by communicating with greater clarity, intention, and strategic focus.

Listen to the episode to learn how to stop treating briefings as slide presentations and start designing them as strategic moments that influence what people think, feel, and do.

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.

What if the biggest threat to your leadership influence isn’t your confidence, preparation, or presentation skills—but one question you never asked before the briefing?

When you’re newly promoted or stepping into greater responsibility, you’re often expected to communicate more, brief more senior stakeholders, and lead conversations with people who may not know you well. But knowing your material isn’t the same as knowing what you need your audience to do with it.

In this episode, you’ll discover why capable leaders can lose influence even when they’re thoroughly prepared—and how a simple shift in your preparation can turn an information dump into a genuine leadership moment.

You’ll learn how to:

1. Spot the moment when information stops creating clarity and starts overwhelming your audience.
2. Avoid the promotion mistake that causes you to focus on delivering information instead of creating an outcome.
3. Use one powerful question to define what your audience needs to think, feel, and do before your next briefing.

Listen to the episode and learn how to turn your next briefing from a monologue into a moment of leadership.

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.

Are you working harder than ever after your promotion, yet still feeling like your influence isn't growing?

The first few weeks after a promotion can feel like a constant test. Many new leaders believe they need to prove they deserve the role, but that mindset often creates the very barriers they're trying to overcome. In this episode, you'll learn why lasting influence comes from clarity, confidence, and small leadership habits—not from overworking or trying to impress everyone around you.

By listening, you'll discover:

1. How to stop letting your leadership promotion slowly eroding your confidence and start building genuine influence after a promotion.
2. A simple conversation framework (EEC) to handle awkward situations, strengthen trust, and improve relationships with your team.
3. Three practical leadership moves that shift your focus from being busy to creating real influence and long-term leadership success.

Ready to lead with greater confidence and influence after your promotion? Listen now, then download the New Manager 90-Day Action Plan to help you navigate your transition and build lasting leadership success.

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.

Have you ever been promoted into leadership only to wonder why working harder suddenly isn't getting the results you expected?

Stepping into leadership is one of the biggest career transitions you'll make, yet most new managers receive little guidance on what actually changes after a promotion. In this episode, you'll discover why uncertainty isn't a sign you aren't ready—it's your brain adapting to a new leadership identity. You'll also learn why being efficient can become a hidden trap, how it limits your influence, and the mindset shifts that help you lead with greater confidence and effectiveness.

By the end of this episode, you'll discover:

1. Why identity disruption—not a lack of confidence—is behind the uncertainty many new managers experience after a promotion.
2. The critical difference between efficiency and effectiveness, and how avoiding this common mistake strengthens your leadership and influence.
3. A practical three-perspective framework that helps you navigate difficult conversations, make better decisions, and lead your team with greater clarity.

To support your transition into leadership, download the 90-Day Action Plan for New Managers here.

It's designed to help you navigate your first 90 days with greater confidence, clarity, and impact.

If you're ready to avoid the mistakes that hold new managers back, strengthen your leadership influence, and make your next promotion a success, this episode will give you practical insights you can apply immediately.

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.

Have you ever achieved a promotion only to wonder why you suddenly felt less confident instead of more?

Promotion is supposed to feel like a milestone, yet for many leaders it marks the beginning of an invisible transition that nobody prepares them for. In this episode, we follow Cara's story to uncover the unspoken rules that change the moment you step into leadership, why your relationships shift overnight, and how your leadership identity begins to evolve long before you feel ready.

By listening, you'll discover:

1. Why the gap between getting a promotion and feeling confident is completely normal—and what it really means.
2. The hidden ways promotion changes your relationships, influence, and impact, even when nothing else appears different.
3. A practical mindset shift that helps you build a stronger leadership identity instead of questioning whether you deserve the role.

If you've recently experienced a promotion—or you're preparing for one—this episode will help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface so you can strengthen your leadership identity and increase your impact with confidence.

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.

Are you accidentally weakening your influence every time you default to another meeting or email?

If you're an ambitious woman who wants to build leadership, earn promotion opportunities, and grow your influence, this episode challenges a habit most of us never question. You'll discover why meaningful leadership isn't built through bigger presentations or more meetings, but through the small human moments that people remember long after the agenda ends.

In this episode you'll discover:

1. The one question to ask before every workplace interaction that instantly improves your influence and leadership presence.
2. Three practical actions you can use before Monday to strengthen trust, build genuine human connection, and create better outcomes without waiting for organisational change.
3. Why the smallest moments of connection often have the biggest impact on your reputation, promotion opportunities, and long-term influence.

Listen now to discover how a few intentional moments of human connection can help you build leadership, create lasting influence, and position yourself for your next promotion.

New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.

And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.

Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.