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your team can tell when you've lost touch

Most professionals were taught to do great work and trust that it would speak for itself.In today’s workplace, that’s no longer enough. If you struggle to explain your value or feel invisible to decision-makers, I’m hosting a FREE lesson on March 9th where I’ll walk through a practical 3-question framework to confidently communicate your impact when it matters most. SAVE YOUR SEAT The CEO of LinkedIn recognized me after 6 years. I was back in LinkedIn's SF office—not as the Founding Editor I...
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3 tips that make networking feel less awful

Most professionals were taught to do great work and trust that it would speak for itself.In today’s workplace, that’s no longer enough. If you struggle to explain your value or feel invisible to decision-makers, I’m hosting a FREE lesson on March 9th where I’ll walk through a practical 3-question framework to confidently communicate your impact when it matters most. SAVE YOUR SEAT I used to dread networking events, Reader. Not because I didn’t want to meet people. But because I would get so...
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I froze on stage.

Did I ever tell you about the time I was on stage at a speaker bootcamp and my mind went completely blank, Reader? Speaker agents and bureaus were in the room, and everyone else was a seasoned keynote pro. And mid-sentence, my mind just... emptied. There I was, frozen, with no idea what I was supposed to say next. My face flushed. My heart was pounding so loud I was sure the front row could hear it. I wanted to disappear. 😥 But here's what I didn't do: I didn't rush to fill the silence. I...
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why your work feels invisible to leadership

Most professionals were taught to do great work and trust that it would speak for itself.In today’s workplace, that’s no longer enough. If you struggle to explain your value or feel invisible to decision-makers, I’m hosting a FREE lesson on March 9th where I’ll walk through a practical 3-question framework to confidently communicate your impact when it matters most. SAVE YOUR SEAT Ever get to feeling like your work doesn't matter, Reader? Like no matter how much effort you put in, it goes...
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4 signs you're about to get laid off

Most professionals were taught to do great work and trust that it would speak for itself.In today’s workplace, that’s no longer enough. If you struggle to explain your value or feel invisible to decision-makers, I’m hosting a FREE lesson on March 9th where I’ll walk through a practical 3-question framework to confidently communicate your impact when it matters most. SAVE YOUR SEAT I’ve been laid off before, Reader. After a decade in tech, I thought I was secure. I’d built programs, led teams,...
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this reader's email stopped me in my tracks

Most professionals were taught to do great work and trust that it would speak for itself.In today’s workplace, that’s no longer enough. If you struggle to explain your value or feel invisible to decision-makers, I’m hosting a FREE lesson on March 9th where I’ll walk through a practical 3-question framework to confidently communicate your impact when it matters most. SAVE YOUR SEAT Reader, an email landed in my inbox that stopped me in my tracks. It was from John, a Career Bites reader who's...
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why great work isn't enough to get promoted

Most professionals were taught to do great work and trust that it would speak for itself.In today’s workplace, that’s no longer enough. If you struggle to explain your value or feel invisible to decision-makers, I’m hosting a FREE lesson on March 9th where I’ll walk through a practical 3-question framework to confidently communicate your impact when it matters most. SAVE YOUR SEAT Hi Reader, I once had a colleague who did everything "right." First to arrive. Last to leave. Said yes to every...
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your meetings are costing you hours each week

Most professionals were taught to do great work and trust that it would speak for itself.In today’s workplace, that’s no longer enough. If you struggle to explain your value or feel invisible to decision-makers, I’m hosting a FREE lesson on March 9th where I’ll walk through a practical 3-question framework to confidently communicate your impact when it matters most. SAVE YOUR SEAT When I started my business, there was one thing I really wanted to get under control. It was my calendar. In past...
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skip the resolutions. make these 3 upgrades instead.

Most professionals were taught to do great work and trust that it would speak for itself.In today’s workplace, that’s no longer enough. If you struggle to explain your value or feel invisible to decision-makers, I’m hosting a FREE lesson on March 9th where I’ll walk through a practical 3-question framework to confidently communicate your impact when it matters most. SAVE YOUR SEAT Happy New Year, Reader! I hope your holiday season was filled with a little rest and a LOT of joy! I spent mine...
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