19: 7 Lessons from 7 Years at Microsoft (and Why I’m Leaving)

After seven years at Microsoft—and on the eve of leaving—Marie Groover (The Corporate Psychic) reflects on the 7 biggest lessons she learned about leadership, career, and life inside one of the world’s most influential companies.From mastering work-life balance and understanding the real difference between busyness and productivity, to learning why soft skills outweigh hard skills, Marie shares insights that apply to anyone navigating corporate life or building a business. These lessons are both deeply personal and universally practical: how to manage up, why clarity is a manager’s greatest gift, how leaders are ultimately human, and how self-leadership shapes everything.Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, preparing to leap into entrepreneurship, or simply trying to redefine success on your own terms, this episode offers grounded wisdom and soulful perspective.👉 Learn more at mariegroover.com and thecorppsychic.com, or connect with Marie on Instagram and LinkedIn.