#45 | What Most Leaders Learn Too Late About Boardroom Influence & How to Get There Faster with Dr Keith Dorsey.

Discipline isn’t about willpower. It’s about trade-offs.In this episode of Little Moves, Big Careers, Caroline chats with Dr. Keith Dorsey about the habits that quietly shape extraordinary careers - from martial arts at six years old, to the US Air Force, to leading major corporate turnarounds and serving on boards.They explore:Why discipline is a muscle; not a personality traitThe leadership mistake that even high performers makeWhat separates management from governanceWhy most people think about board roles too lateHow curiosity and reflection create long-term momentumIf you’ve ever wondered how to move from doing the work… to influencing the direction of the work - this conversation is for you.Keith's websiteThe Boardroom Journey BookNew 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.