#97 | Find Your Gorilla and Use the Leadership Influence You Have Been Hiding to Finally Get Promoted

Are you doing incredible work but still wondering why someone else keeps getting promoted?If you're waiting for your work to speak for itself, this episode will challenge that belief. You'll discover why leadership isn't just about doing great work—it's about making your strategic value visible, having the conversations that matter, and building the influence that helps decision-makers see your potential before the next promotion opportunity arrives.In this episode, you'll discover:How to identify and communicate your biggest strategic contributions so your leadership becomes impossible to overlook.Why influence is built through intentional conversations—not simply years of experience or hard work.Three practical actions you can take this week to close the gap between what you're capable of and what others recognize, putting you in a stronger position to get promoted.If you're ready to stop waiting for recognition and start positioning yourself for your next promotion, this episode will give you practical strategies you can put into action today.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.