Everyone has a Story - Lessons, Leadership, Legacy

Your story is meant to be shared. Habit 2 from How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith, puts many of us in an uncomfortable position. Tess and Judy dive into the chapter on what happens when we use the head down method of work or just work as hard as you can and hope you are noticed. We would love to have you on our podcast. Interested in Leadership training. The Women's Accelerator is available on our websites. Ask us about custom programs for your team. Coaching? We can do that. Judy and Tess are both ICF Certified Coaches. You can find us both on LinkedIn and our websites: https://www.thestorywithincoaching.com/abouthttps://brand.site/trainingring

You’ve put in the effort. You’ve done the work. And yet… someone else gets the recognition.Sound familiar?In this powerful episode, Tess Hobson, PhD of Story Within Coaching, and Judy Ring, MBA of The Training Ring, unpack one of the most frustrating—and common—career challenges professionals face: not getting credit for what you’ve earned.Drawing insights from the bestselling book How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith, they explore the hidden habits that hold people back from owning their achievements—and what it’s really costing you.Joining the conversation is special guest Shetal Lettvin, a powerhouse leader from Chicago, who brings real-world perspective on visibility, voice, and stepping into your value.Together, they dive into: • Why high performers often stay silent about their contributions • The professional and personal consequences of not claiming your work • How to confidently and authentically advocate for yourself • Practical strategies to ensure your impact is seen, heard, and recognizedIf you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or passed over—this episode will challenge you, equip you, and empower you to rise.🎧 It’s time to stop hoping your work speaks for itself—and start making sure you do.

In our first episode, we introduce who we are, why we do this work, and what listeners can expect from future conversations. We’ll share stories, talk with others about their leadership journeys, and offer practical ideas you can use right away in your own leadership path. In this episode, we also explore what authentic leadership really means and why it [email protected]