If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right, but still getting overlooked this episode will connect a lot of dots. I'm joined by Nicole Johnston, a former Fortune 50 leader turned coach, who spent 30 years inside large organizations before helping women advance with more clarity and confidence.
What she saw over and over again? Highly capable women missing opportunities not because of performance, but because of how their leadership is perceived.
In this conversation, we break down what actually drives promotions and it's not just execution.
We talk about:
Why promotions are based on perceived leadership potential, not just results and how to communicate like a leader (clear, concise, and outcome-focused)
The importance of visibility and how "invisible work" at work and home can quietly hold you back
What to do when you hit a mid-career plateau and how to use feedback to assess whether it's strategy or environment
How to rethink the mental load and start redistributing responsibilities more intentionally
Why financial confidence matters and how to advocate for your pay, benefits, and flexibility
Nicole also shares insights from her book, opening up conversations around topics many women haven't been given language for from self-care to navigating leadership and life.
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