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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 29 MIN

5 Pieces of “Good” Career Advice That Cost You Promotions

from Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer · host Stacy Mayer

 Ep #304: 5 Pieces of “Good” Career Advice That Cost You PromotionsIn this episode of Women Changing Leadership, I share five common pieces of workplace advice you should rethink—and what to do instead—to take true ownership of your career advancement. Drawing from real client conversations and my leadership intensives, I explain why traditional actions like sending blurbs for introductions, applying blindly online, waiting for hiring freezes to lift, and following passive promotion advice often hold women back from executive leadership. I offer practical strategies to advocate for yourself, forge valuable connections, and proactively showcase your leadership value, setting you up for promotions, pay increases, and long-term success. Discover how to confidently push boundaries and become an authentically powerful leader, and learn more about the Women’s Leadership Accelerator community designed to support you every step of the way. Before you go — if you haven't subscribed to this podcast yet, do it now. And head over to stacymayer.com/youtube and subscribe to my YouTube channel while you're at it.If this episode hit home for you, share it. Post it to your LinkedIn. Send it to a colleague, a friend, anyone who needs to hear it. We are navigating this AI era together, and I don't take lightly the opportunity to be part of that journey with you.And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you.I'll see you there. 👊🏼💚

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Ep #304: 5 Pieces of “Good” Career Advice That Cost You Promotions In this episode of Women Changing Leadership, I share five common pieces of workplace advice you should rethink—and what to do instead—to take true ownership of your career advancement. Drawing from real client conversations and my leadership intensives, I explain why traditional actions like sending blurbs for introductions, applying blindly online, waiting for hiring freezes to lift, and following passive promotion adv...

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