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

NYC friends — I’ll be in your city Oct 13–19! While I’m there, I’ll be speaking at companies like… Amazon Her Workplace Priceline Robert Half UXDX … and I’d LOVE to connect with more teams while I’m in town! If you’re based in NYC and interested in having me speak to your team or lead a session, let’s chat! Just reply to this email if you’re interested. Yes, Come Speak to My Team! Hi Reader, Back when I was at LinkedIn, I was in a leadership meeting when my director suddenly asked me:...

Earlier this month, I gave a talk on Unforgettable Presence to thousands of Amazonians (aka Amazon employees :) — and I haven’t stopped thinking about the feedback I received. It reminded me why I do this work. I want people to walk away with real tools, a sense of clarity, and the confidence to grow their career in a way that feels true to who they are. From quiet power to frameworks that stick, it’s incredibly affirming to hear how Unforgettable Presence is landing in rooms that matter....

I’m hosting a rare FREE and public in-person event in San Francisco! It’s called “Build a Brand That Gets You Noticed (and Hired)” — a fireside chat + mixer hosted by Singapore Global Network. We’ll be talking LinkedIn strategy, personal brand building, and how to stand out in your career with executive presence. 🗓 Wednesday, September 24📍 San Francisco 🎟 Limited seating — register here. If you’re in the Bay Area, I’d love to see you there! P.S. Register by Sept 5 for a chance to win a signed...

Did you know there are FOUR generations currently in the workplace? I recently moderated Robert Half’s Real Talk series on one of today’s biggest (and most interesting!) workplace topics: leading across a multigenerational workforce. We talked about a ton of topics you won't want to miss, from rethinking succession planning and why career ladders aren’t the only path to growth anymore, to reframing generational “stereotypes” into generational norms so everyone can lean into their strengths....

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...