The Mental Offload Podcast

Why You're Not Getting Promoted


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You've been angling for a promotion. And it should be yours.

You've got strong results.

Good performance reviews.

You get along with your colleagues.

And yet…that promotion still hasn't come.

What's going on here?

Is it bias? A boss who's not advocating for you?

Some hidden secret handshake you haven't mastered?

Let me be clear: You're probably not imagining it.

Vague, coded feedback like "be more strategic" or "your communication could be sharper" is all too common.

And yes — bias exists.

So do clueless (or overwhelmed) managers who don't champion you.

But, here's the other part of the equation: there is a playbook for getting promoted.

What's often missing — and what this week's episode breaks down — is the strategy behind what actually gets women promoted into leadership.

After coaching nearly 100 women into Director, VP, and SVP roles, I've identified 3 things you must have to get from ready on paper to "yes, promote her already!"

In this episode, I'll walk you through the real stories of three incredible women who thought they were doing all the right things — and still hitting a ceiling.

And how understanding the promotion playbook took them from vague feedback and stalled momentum… to clarity, recognition, and the next level.

If you've been stuck in the waiting game — or feel like you're constantly proving yourself with no clear payoff — this episode is your roadmap forward.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why just "doing great work" often isn't enough — and can actually trap you where you are

  • Move over, mentors…women need sponsors

  • The 3 forms of capital your promotion is riding on

  • Leaving behind the "good student" mentality, so you can get ahead

For more information, visit The Mental Offload.

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The Mental Offload PodcastBy Shawna Samuel

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