#48 | Leadership Happens on a Random Tuesday & the Give To Gain Moves That Build Influence & Create Fairer Promotions.

International Women’s Day is a moment - but leadership is what happens on a random Tuesday when nobody’s watching.This episode is for managers and senior leaders who genuinely want fairer outcomes… and who are ready to stop relying on good intentions and start using better habits. We’re using the IWD 2026 theme Give To Gain to break down the four “gives” that change careers in real life: credit, access, opportunity, clarity (with a bonus: protection).In this episode, you’ll learnWhy “supporting women” isn’t a slogan — it’s a set of leadership decisionsThe four career-shaping levers leaders control every week: Credit • Access • Opportunity • Clarity (and why each one matters)How busy brains default to familiarity and convenience — and what to do insteadHow to run a simple Give Audit without turning your life into a spreadsheetThe 2mm move leaders forget: Create a moment (turn private gratitude into public visibility)Key momentsThe Big Idea: where careers are really won and lost (hint: not in the annual initiative)The Give Audit: who did you give credit/access/opportunity/clarity to in the last 30 days?The “Create a moment” reframe: gratitude is private, moments build reputationCareer Quote Crime: “I treat everyone the same.” (why sameness isn’t fairness)Leader toolkit: scripts for giving credit and access that actually travelQuickfire moves: three simple leadership actions you can take this weekPractical scripts you can stealCredit in the moment: “Quick pause — I want to credit that properly. That came from X. Let’s build on it.”Access that matters (not just meetings): “I’m introducing you to X — they influence this decision.” “You present the recommendation — I’ll be in the room backing you.”Clarity (so bias has less room to hide): “This is what good looks like. This is what excellent looks like. Here’s the evidence we’ll use.”Your action for this weekChoose one “Give” and do it deliberately within the next 24 hours:Give credit publiclyGive access to people/contextGive opportunity with visibilityGive clarity in writing(Bonus) Give protection: time + air coverIf you’re not a manager:Flip the audit: when did you last receive credit, access, opportunity, protection — and what’s one clear ask you can make this week?New 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.