Career Growth for Working Women | Career Advancement, Visibility, Promotion, Raises

“I know I’m capable of more… I just don’t know why it feels so hard to get there.” This is something I hear from high-performing working women all the time. And it usually isn’t coming from women who are struggling or underperforming. It’s coming from women who are competent, trusted, and relied on, women who have done exactly what they were taught to do to succeed. In this episode of Career Growt...

If you’ve ever followed the rules, worked hard, pushed yourself, tried every strategy, and still felt exhausted, overwhelmed, or like something just wasn’t clicking… this episode is going to land deeply. Shannon is joined by Stefanie Carlstedt, a certified human design business coach who spent 13 years building and rebuilding businesses the “traditional” way until grief and burnout collided and fo...

Have you ever felt exhausted by your career — even though, on paper, everything looks fine? You’re in the meetings. You’re on the projects. People rely on you. And yet… nothing is really changing. In this episode, we’re talking about the visibility trap — what happens when you’re highly visible at work, but that visibility is quietly keeping you stuck instead of moving you forward. If you’ve ever...

If you’ve ever looked up and realized you’ve been doing everything at work — without the recognition, support, or promotion to match — this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Sienna Dean, a connector, career strategist, and champion for meaningful growth. Sienna has helped more than 500 professionals align their purpose with their performance so they can communicate t...

Have you ever wondered why your career growth has stalled even though you’re capable, reliable, and consistently delivering? In this episode, I’m sharing why career growth conversations need to shift and why so many women are mispositioned at work without realizing it. For years, we’ve framed career challenges as a motherhood issue or a burnout issue. But the truth is, the struggle often starts mu...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying your entire team on your back while also managing a household, relationships, and your own career ambitions, this episode is your permission slip to stop. In this conversation, Shannon sits down with Daria Rudnik, former Chief People Officer, executive coach, and author of Clicking , to unpack why so many high-performing women leaders end up over-functionin...

Do you feel relieved the holidays are winding down… but also strangely heavy? Like your body finally exhaled, and now you can feel everything you’ve been holding all year? If you’re tired in a way sleep won’t fix, this episode is for you. This is not a goal-setting episode. It’s not about resolutions, hustle, or pushing yourself to be better next year. This is about closing the year with intention...

Today’s conversation is one I cannot wait for you to hear, because if you’ve ever felt the pressure to “speak up more,” “be bolder,” or “make yourself louder” to get ahead… this episode is about to set your nervous system at ease. I’m joined by Patrick Kamba — executive leader, speaker, and author of Quiet Ambition. After 20+ years leading global teams in the pharmaceutical industry and mentoring...

If you’re listening to this and already feel depleted before Christmas even arrives, this episode is your permission slip to stop pushing and start softening. In this solo conversation, Shannon speaks directly to the invisible pressure high-performing women carry during the holidays—the emotional labor, the expectations, the perfectionism, and the quiet belief that everyone else is handling it bet...

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your calendar, your inbox, or the next exhausting workweek wondering… “Do I still want this life?”   you’re not alone and you are absolutely in the right place. Today’s guest, Stephanie Cordes, is a Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur Source who helps women explore new paths with confidence... whether that’s a career shift, entrepreneurship, or sim...

Be honest,  does December feel like everything is pulling on you at once? The pressure to make the holidays magical… keep your career running… show up for family… stay cheerful… and somehow not crumble under the weight of it all? If so, you’re not alone. And today’s episode is your permission slip and your strategy. Because here’s the truth: Peace is not passive. Peace is a leadership decision. An...

Ever feel like productivity advice was written by someone who has never juggled a career, kids, dinner, errands, and emotions… all before 9 AM? Same. That’s why today’s conversation is a breath of fresh, realistic air. I’m joined by Mark Struchewski (aka Mister Productivity™), host of 1,300+ podcast episodes, simplicity advocate, and champion of working moms who want to feel in control of their da...

If you’re already tired before the holiday chaos officially begins, this episode is for you, mama. You’re not exhausted because you’re weak or unorganized. You’re exhausted because you’ve been: ➡️ Running two full-time jobs (home + work) ➡️ Holding 12 invisible roles ➡️ Managing the emotional temperature of your entire family …without anyone ever teaching you how to protect your own energy in the...

Today’s episode is one you’re going to want to save, revisit, and probably send to at least three friends — because we’re talking about navigating a career landscape that’s shifting faster than any other time in our lifetime. I’m joined by Sonja Price, a future-of-work strategist and executive career expert who has spent the last 15+ years helping leaders at Google, Meta, Microsoft, and other majo...

Black Friday is loud. Life is loud. Motherhood is loud. Your brain? Probably the loudest of them all. That’s exactly why today’s episode is intentionally quieter — a soft place to land in a season that often pulls working moms in every direction at once. This isn’t the Pinterest version of gratitude. This is the real version: gritty, grounding, messy, honest, emotional, and beautifully human. In t...

If you’ve ever been promoted, praised, or handed a big opportunity… and instantly felt like you were about to be “found out,” this episode is going to speak straight to your soul. Today I’m joined by Stacey Brookman, founder of Real Life Resilience, corporate veteran, life coach, and a woman who has spent over 35 years helping leaders rewrite the inner narratives that hold them back. And in this c...

Overwhelm isn’t a time problem—it’s a clarity problem. In this episode, Shannon gets real about the quiet ways we slip into survival mode (even when we’re “doing everything right”) and the small shifts that buy back calm, presence, and peace. What You’ll Learn ✅ Why overwhelm happens (even to high performers) and how to spot it before it swallows you ✅ The Four Fog Triggers keeping you stuck Thr...

Today’s conversation is one of those rare ones that feels part masterclass, part soul-wake-up call. I’m sitting down with the incredible Katrine Horn, musician, mentor, coach, and a woman who has rebuilt her entire life by daring to listen to that tiny spark inside that whispers, “What if more is possible?” From Denmark to London to Paris to the south of France, Katrina’s journey is a masterclass...

We don’t wake up one morning and decide to lose ourselves. It happens slowly — every time we mute an idea that feels “too bold,” swallow an opinion to keep the peace, or smile through exhaustion so no one knows we’re struggling. Before we realize it, we’re leading from a version of ourselves that’s palatable… but not powerful. In this episode , Shannon gets real about what it means to lead without...

Tired of feeling invisible at work even though you know your expertise runs deep? In this empowering conversation, Shannon sits down with Rob Z. Wentz—leadership communication expert, Christian entrepreneur, founder of the Unstuck Movement, best-selling author, award-winning former radio host, and podcast strategist—to show you how to stop hiding and step into authority with integrity. Once an int...

Do you ever hear, “Mom, are you coming to my game?” and feel that pit in your stomach because you honestly don’t know? If you’re lying awake wondering whether your kids are getting your leftovers, this episode is for you. You’re not bad at time management, mama—it’s that the way your career is structured is leaving no space for what matters most. In this coaching-style episode, Shannon breaks down...

Think AI is too complicated or “too techie” for you? Think again. In this inspiring and practical episode, Shannon sits down with Marnie Wills, international athlete, multi-passionate entrepreneur, and AI trainer helping non-techie women simplify their lives using AI. Once a total tech avoider, Marnie shares how one small experiment with AI completely changed everything—allowing her to scale her b...

Are you stuck in the overwhelm loop? You wake up already behind, overfunction all day, and collapse at night whispering, “Something has to change.” Here’s the truth: overwhelm isn’t about your calendar—it’s about the silent expectations you’ve been carrying for far too long. In this coaching-style episode, Shannon walks you through a powerful shift: how to break free from the cycle of overwhelm wi...

Feeling stuck in your business or drained from doing all the things ? Wondering if there’s a way to grow your impact and income without burning out—or buying more ads ? This episode is for the ambitious working mama who's building a business, raising a family, and ready for clarity, confidence, and sustainable success. Shannon sits down with Jeanne Omlor, multi-seven-figure business coach and...

Have you been told the only way to grow is to hustle harder—wake earlier, stay later, say yes to more? Here’s the truth: hustle doesn’t create growth—it creates burnout. In this coaching-style episode, Shannon shows you how to lead through your strengths so you can grow with clarity and confidence without doing more . Inside this episode: ✅ The Hustle Trap Cycle (overcommit → overwork → burnout →...