The Perfectionism Trap: Why Fear Is Hiding Your Leadership Brand (And the Neuroscience to Break Free) | WLS 160

WLS Episode 160 Part 2 of 2 · Howie Chan Executive Summary Perfectionism is not a personality trait—it is fear with good PR. In Part 2, branding expert Howie Chan reveals the Spotlight Effect, identity-based action psychology, and the Influence Flywheel that transforms sporadic effort into compounding career momentum. For women leaders who want to [...]

Stop Being the Best-Kept Secret in Your Company: Executive Personal Branding in 2026

Executive SummaryGravitas drives 67% of executive presence—yet most high-performing leaders are invisible outside their immediate team. Branding strategist Howie Chan reveals why executive personal branding is a career survival tool in 2026, how the C.A.R.E. framework builds the credibility that gets leaders referred, and why thought leadership—not harder work—is the primary currency for promotion. [...]

By |2026-04-08T09:11:43-06:00March 25th, 2026|branding, Career Development, Communications, Confidence, How to Get Promoted, Leadership, Marketing, Negotiation, Podcast|Comments Off on Stop Being the Best-Kept Secret in Your Company: Executive Personal Branding in 2026

Women Leaders Storytelling Promotion Tips: Neuroscience Guide 2026 | WLS 155

Women leaders face declining sponsorship support—only 31% have sponsors compared to 45% of men (McKinsey, 2025). Neuroscience reveals storytelling activates unique brain patterns that make your achievements memorable and promotable. Learn the immersion framework that transforms ordinary experiences into extraordinary career opportunities for women managers, directors, and VPs.

By |2026-02-04T17:07:32-06:00January 14th, 2026|Career Development, Communications, How to Get Promoted, Leadership, Leadership & Women, Mindset, Podcast|Comments Off on Women Leaders Storytelling Promotion Tips: Neuroscience Guide 2026 | WLS 155

Difficult Conversations at Work: Advanced Negotiation Strategies from a Hostage Negotiator

 Master the "tone, intent, outcome" framework and build trust through vulnerability to navigate your most difficult conversations at work and become a better leader. You've mastered the fundamentals of negotiation in Women’s Leadership Success 153 ( part I). Now it's time to tackle the conversations that keep you up at night: the confrontation with [...]

By |2025-12-09T08:25:14-06:00December 9th, 2025|Career Development, Communications, Confidence, How to Get Promoted, Leadership & Women, Negotiation, Podcast|Comments Off on Difficult Conversations at Work: Advanced Negotiation Strategies from a Hostage Negotiator

Negotiation Skills for Women Leaders: Lessons from a Former Scotland Negotiator

Master Tactical Empathy and Emotional Intelligence Techniques That Transform Negotiation Skills for Women Leaders Into Collaborative SuccessDo you avoid difficult conversations at work? Does the word "negotiation" make you uncomfortable? You're not alone. Research from Cornell University reveals that many women would rather go to the dentist than negotiate for themselves—yet negotiation is one of [...]

By |2025-12-17T07:22:05-06:00November 14th, 2025|Career Development, Communications, Confidence, How to Get Promoted, Leadership & Women, Mindset, Negotiation, Podcast|Comments Off on Negotiation Skills for Women Leaders: Lessons from a Former Scotland Negotiator

Reputation Management for Women: Complete Career Strategy Guide | WLS 150

Podcast Episode: Women's Leadership Success with Award-Winning Reputation Expert Lida Citroën Your reputation isn't just what people say about you when you leave the room—it's the invisible currency that determines your promotions, your earning potential, and your influence as a leader. For women executives, managers, directors, VPs, and C-Suite leaders, mastering reputation management for [...]

By |2025-10-16T09:36:35-06:00September 30th, 2025|Ask Sabrina, branding, Career, Career Development, Confidence, Equality & Equity, How to Get Promoted, Leadership & Women, Mindset, Podcast|Comments Off on Reputation Management for Women: Complete Career Strategy Guide | WLS 150

The Growth Mindset Revolution: How Women Leaders Are Rewiring Their Way to Executive Success

Breaking through the barriers that hold you back isn't about changing who you are—it's about changing how you think.What's Really Holding You Back From Leadership Success?The biggest barrier to women's leadership advancement isn't external—it's the fixed mindset that keeps you playing small. Research shows that women hold just 25% of senior leadership positions and face [...]

By |2025-09-30T14:49:07-06:00September 9th, 2025|Ask Sabrina, business women, Career Development, Confidence, How to Get Promoted, Leadership & Women, Mindset, Podcast|Comments Off on The Growth Mindset Revolution: How Women Leaders Are Rewiring Their Way to Executive Success
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