S2: Ep. 19 Career Progression for Women: Why Being Good at Your Job Isn't Enough

Have you ever wondered why you are working so hard, yet others are getting promoted ahead of you? What if the secret to landing your dream role is not acquiring more skills, but learning how to effectively communicate the value you already bring? For many executives, being a lynchpin in the team can ironically lead to going unnoticed. Women often face unique transition points in their professional lives, whether it is returning to the workforce after raising children, taking a redundancy, or deciding in their fifties that it is finally their turn to step into a bigger role. During these transitions, simply waving a resume is no longer effective. To achieve meaningful career progression for women, you must build a leadership brand that makes you the first person people think of when new opportunities arise. In this episode, career and communications coach Sarah Makris shares her transition from working in corporate affairs for major companies like Coles and NAB to building a successful coaching business. Sarah explains why sitting in the "career corner" will leave you starting from scratch if your role disappears, and how to separate your personal brand from your employer. We also explore how to build a strategic network without letting it consume your time, and why adopting tools like AI while honing strong communication skills is essential to staying relevant. 🎧 Press play now to discover how to amplify your visibility and take control of your career progression for women. In this episode, you will: ✅ Learn the difference between your operational, personal, and strategic networks and how to nurture them in just 10 minutes a day. ✅ Understand why building your leadership brand separately from your current company acts as "career insurance" against unexpected redundancies. ✅ Discover how to stay relevant by embracing tools like AI while honing the human communication skills that set you apart under pressure. About Sarah Makris Sarah Makris is a career and communications coach who helps high-level executives articulate their expertise and position themselves as leaders in their field. With 20 years of experience in corporate affairs advising leaders at organisations like Coles and NAB, she brings proven communication techniques to her tailored coaching programmes. Sarah empowers professionals to increase their visibility, attract their ideal roles, and reach their full career potential. Resources and Links 🌐 Website: sarahmakris.com.au 📅 Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/sarah-880/shinediscoverycall?month=2026-07 🎓 Monthly Masterclass: Free live masterclass on accelerating your career - https://form.sarahmakris.com.au/how-to-accelerate-your-career 🔗 LinkedIn: Sarah Makris Financially Empowered Women Podcast The Financially Empowered Women Podcast is for women who want to take control of their financial future and make a lasting impact. Each week, we bring on expert guests to answer real listener questions, helping them break financial barriers, build wealth, and invest in social change. Whether you’re looking to master your money, grow your income, or use your wealth as a force for good, this podcast gives you the tools to make it happen. Next Steps Join the community for free resources to help you take control of your financial future at www.women4homes.com