159 | Why Career Decisions Are Made Before You Walk Into the Room featuring Natalie Holder

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One sentence from this conversation completely stopped me."Over 90% of the decisions about your career are made when you're not in the room."Think about that for a moment.If that's true, then career growth isn't just about working harder.It's about making sure the right people understand your value before those conversations happen.In this episode, Shannon sits down with Natalie Holder, an employment attorney, HR executive, and workplace culture strategist who has spent decades inside organizations helping leaders navigate workplace culture, employee development, and career decisions.Together they discuss:✔ The difference between a positioning problem and a workplace culture problem✔ Why promotions are often decided long before formal conversations happen✔ How to recognize when your environment is holding you back✔ Why visibility matters more than simply working harder✔ The difference between mentors and sponsors✔ How to build advocates who speak on your behalf✔ Recognizing burnout before it becomes overwhelming✔ Why every professional needs a personal board of directorsIf you've ever questioned whether your career has stalled because of your performance or your environment, this episode will help you see the difference.🔗 Connect with Natalie HolderREADY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP? 🚀 Start Here: Download the FREE 90-Day Raise Strategy and create your personalized plan to confidently position yourself for the raise you've earned. You'll also receive my exclusive Raise Strategy Coaching Series where I'll walk alongside you every step of the way.📞 Let's Build Your Strategy Together: Book a Promotion Strategy Review if you're ready to personalize your plan, strengthen your positioning, and create a strategy that works for your manager, your company, and your career goals.📲 Join the FB Community if you want to connect with other ambitious women for career conversations, support, and practical promotion strategies.💌 Become an Insider to recieve weekly coaching, career strategy, behind-the-scenes insights, and practical tips to help you become impossible to overlook.🎧 LOVE THE SHOW?👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more ambitious working women can discover these game-changing career strategies!✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you....

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