Career Bites by Lorraine K. Lee: Weekly Bite-Sized Career Tips In 3 Minutes

I’m so excited... because my SXSW session idea is officially live! 🥳 And I need YOUR help! Over the last few years, I’ve met so many incredible women building things—businesses, podcasts, communities, content. But too often, we’re building alone. This meetup is a space where you do belong. It’s called: You Can Sit With Us: Female Founders & Creators Meetup. But here’s the thing: SXSW picks sessions based on public voting. So if you want to see this kind of room exist at the conference, I’d...

This Made My Entire Week! 💙 I was scrolling LinkedIn last week when I saw this post from Jimmy, who bought 25 copies of Unforgettable Presence to give away to his community. His reason? Jimmy said, “This isn't just another career book. It's a guide for professionals who know that being great at your job isn't enough anymore.” As a fellow introvert, Jimmy said the book speaks to him and he couldn't wait to share it with others. See his full giveaway post here and enter it yourself! Or get your...

So excited to be featured in Forbes! 🎉 Most people don’t get promoted because they’re not smart, capable, or hardworking. They get stuck because they’re playing by the wrong rules. In this new Forbes article, I reveal the moment I realized being a “good employee” wasn’t enough—and the exact strategies I used to take control, get promoted fast, and ultimately become the CEO of my own career. Check Out the Forbes Article Here! Hi Reader, We’ve all received that message on LinkedIn. The cold...

As a keynote speaker and bestselling author, I always want my message to land—and stick long after the event. I want attendees to walk away with practical tools to speak up, get noticed by leadership, and supercharge their professional presence. These two messages from last week reminded me it’s working 👇 👉 Book Me to Speak at Your Next Event Here! 👈 Hi Reader, Most people think trust at work is about being likable. But when it comes to executives, it’s also about credibility. They’re not...

Every time a message like this lands in my inbox, I pause and smile. This is why I wrote Unforgettable Presence—to give people the tools to speak up, show up, and step into the kind of leadership that gets noticed. These two messages meant the world to me this week 👇 Get Your Copy of Unforgettable Presence Here! 📖 Hi Reader, Picture this… You’re standing in the elevator with a colleague. They ask, “How was your weekend?” You smile and say, “Good, thanks! How was yours?” They say, “Good!” And...

Before you even say a word… your body language is already making an impression. 😳 I had so much fun being a guest on the Tiger Sisters Podcast — a top business podcast about money, power, and love. We talked about how to show up with confidence, credibility, and presence… without saying a word. If you want to walk into your next meeting with executive energy, listen to the full episode here. Listen to the Full Episode Here! Hi Reader, My first full-time hire started last week. Her name is...

A fun surprise to share... Unforgettable Presence was recently featured in a new YouTube video by Corporate Natalie on how to get noticed at work (and avoid becoming “just a name in an email thread”). If you aren't familiar with her yet, Natalie is a career creator with over 1 million Instagram followers. I interviewed her for Unforgettable Presence—and she’s just as thoughtful and insightful as she is funny. She shares a few favorite career books—including mine! Check Out the Video Here! Hi...

Did you know I teach on LinkedIn Learning? I’ve created multiple (free!) LinkedIn Learning courses to help you show up with more clarity and confidence at work. Each course is under 10 minutes. Here's the top 3: 🎤 How to Speak So Others Will Listen: Simple tips to be more clear, concise, and compelling—whether you’re presenting to execs or leading a team meeting. 🤝 Nano Tips for Better Collaboration: Small shifts that make a big difference in how you work with others. 📝 Nano Tips for Giving...

BIG NEWS: The audiobook for Unforgettable Presence is officially here 🎉 I wrote Unforgettable Presence for… → The professional wanting to reach the next level → The leader preparing for a high-stakes pitch → The early-career pro finding their voice in the room I wanted it to be a book YOU could see yourself in. Now, I’m thrilled it’s something you can listen to on your walk, commute, lunch break, or anywhere on-the-go. Click here to listen now. Hi Reader, You want to get better at networking....