You Don't Need Permission You need Positioning

Waiting your turn might feel like the right move… but it could be the very thing holding you back. In this episode of It’s Time to SOAR: Getting Unstuck, Katina challenges the belief that leadership comes from being chosen—and breaks down why waiting for permission is quietly positioning high performers on the sidelines. If you’ve ever held back in meetings, waited to be asked, or questioned whether speaking up would come off the wrong way, this conversation will shift how you think about visibility, leadership, and advancement. Drawing on real-world leadership experience and research, this episode explores why proactive, visible professionals are often promoted faster—even when performance is equal—and what that means for how you show up. IN THIS EPISODE: • Why waiting for permission is not a leadership strategy • The difference between humility and invisibility • How strong ideas go unnoticed—and what to do about it • The role of positioning in career growth and advancement • Simple shifts to move from quiet competence to visible leadership  KEY TAKEAWAY: Leadership isn’t granted when you’re perfect. It’s recognized when your positioning makes it obvious. NEXT STEPS: If this episode challenged something you’ve normalized, that’s not resistance—it’s growth. To learn more about leadership development, workshops, or coaching, visit the links   Let’s connect: https://scheduler.zoom.us/katina_robertson/alignment_session  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katina-christmas-robertson-77a62bb/ Website: www.katinachristmasrobertson.com