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

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....

I’m hiring! Know someone who’d be a great fit? I’m looking for a Business Operations Coordinator (fully remote, U.S. based). If you love organization and communication, and you thrive on solving problems, this might be for you. 👉 Important: Applications must go through this link or emailed to [email protected]. I won’t be reviewing applications sent directly to me. Thanks for spreading the word! Hi Reader, You’re staring at your calendar. And you see it. A 1-hour meeting...

Quick Favor to Ask: Would you take 8 seconds to leave a review of my new book on Amazon? I have a crazy goal to hit 100 reviews by the end of June. And I need your help! Each review helps the book rank higher and reach more readers. Thank you SO much 💙 Hi Reader, When I worked at LinkedIn, I had a manager tell me something I’ll never forget. She said... “Start keeping a running list of the little things you do each day. Bring it to our 1:1s.” At first, I was confused why she asked. Those...

Have a grad in your life? 🎓 Whether they’re starting their first job or navigating their next big move, Unforgettable Presence is a great gift. It’s packed with practical tools, confidence-building scripts, and real-world advice to help them show up with confidence and credibility. Get a copy here. Do what Daphne did and buy a copy for a recent grad! Hi Reader, I used to think confidence was something you had to “feel” first. Turns out, one of the easiest ways to be confident… …is to start by...