The Still Space Podcast

I may not have everything figured out but these are things I know with absolute certainty. If you are capable but still getting passed over, this report that I recently completed will show you why and what to do about it - 5 Reasons Capable Leaders Get Passed Over - And How to Be the Must-Have : https://www.maryleegannon.com/5-reasons-you-are-being-overlooked-and-how-to-fix-it-this-week-ececb0bf-b...

In this episode we review recently released statistics on how the industries will change regarding AI over the next four years as well as how to position yourself as the must-have. This is about how to be proactive now. Go here for more information on The Must-Have Community. For more information on being undeniable in work and life, go to www. MaryLeeGannon.com or email me at marylee@maryleeganno...

Artificial Intelligence is writing resumes, replacing employees, contributing to massive layoffs, and making a lot of mistakes. In this episode I illustrate a story that shows how to position yourself in a way that can’t be replicated. Here is the link to my new Executive Presence Audit debuted in this podcast - https://tinyurl.com/2nd458tu For more information on being undeniable in work and life...

There’s a moment that happens to a lot of high-performing leaders… and almost nobody talks about it directly. Nothing is technically wrong. You just don’t remember who you are anymore. In this episode we discuss what is happening and how to rediscover your core identity – the part of you that laughs, loves, listens, and excels. Here is the link to my new Executive Presence Audit debuted in this po...

Most leaders who feel overlooked are not overlooked because of competence. They are overlooked because of signal distortion. In other words — the room is not receiving the full version of who they are. In this episode we define what to do about it. Here is the link to my new Executive Presence Audit debuted in this podcast - https://tinyurl.com/2nd458tu For more information on being undeniable in...

In this episode we dig into how to narrow the gap between your ability and how you are showing up so that you are valued, hired, promoted and included. Here is the link to my new Executive Presence Audit debuted in this podcast - https://tinyurl.com/2nd458tu For more information on being undeniable in work and life, go to www. MaryLeeGannon.com or email me at marylee@maryleegannon.com

I want to start today with something I have never said quite this directly on this podcast before. The reason capable professionals don't advance — or aren't taken seriously — is not that they lack ability. It is that they have agreed with a flawed assumption about themselves so many times it became a core belief. And you cannot out-strategize a core belief. In today’s episode we talk about what a...

Job seekers are having a very difficult time finding positions right now. In this episode we discuss why, what to do about it, how to rise from the AI slush pile, and position your uniqueness to be valued, hired, promoted, and undeniable. BONUS: Here is the link to my new Executive Presence Audit debuted in this podcast - https://tinyurl.com/2nd458tu For more information on being undeniable in wor...

If you’re a senior leader, over 40, and you’ve built a solid career—but somehow you’re still being overlooked while others are getting promoted—this episode is for you. You’re capable. You’re experienced. You’ve done the work. And yet… something isn’t landing. Take a listen. BONUS: Here is the link to my new Executive Presence Audit debuted in this podcast - https://tinyurl.com/2nd458tu   For...

I’ve been spending a lot of time answering questions about AI for my clients and how to position themselves in lieu of this industry disruptor. In this episode I tell you how to prepare for what is coming and place yourself as the undeniable maven you are. Here is the link to my new Executive Presence Audit debuted in this podcast - https://tinyurl.com/2nd458tu  For more information on being...

This week’s Radiant you Group Coaching Call was so enlightening I am going to share with you some of the insights clients gleamed from being coached on real life corporate situations. Take a listen to how heaviness became lightness, confidence and freedom on the call. For more information on being undeniable in work and life, go to www. MaryLeeGannon.com .  Also - check out   The Executi...

In this episode we talk about stories we tell ourselves about our capabilities, how to undo them, what to replace them with and how to show up as the person who makes things happen. For more information on being undeniable in work and life, go to www. MaryLeeGannon.com . Also - check out The Executive Edge Accelerator 90-Day Cohort that starts May 1st.

Tired of watching others with less experience rise the ladder while you remain overlooked? It’s time to claim the recognition and promotion you deserve. In this episode we discuss the framework of The Executive Edge Accelerator - a high-touch 90-day coaching cohort for leaders ready to bridge the Edge Gap between their capability and how they're experienced — so they stop being overlooked and...

In this episode, we talk about what to do when someone purposefully sets out to destroy you or make your life miserable. This is a real-life experience of mine that I’m sharing to help you learn from it. For more information on being undeniable is work and life, go to www. MaryLeeGannon.com

This episode is not about fighting misogyny with more force, but countering it by anchoring into an anxiety-resistant core identity that cannot be diminished, erased, or distorted by systems that were never designed with women in mind. Here you will learn how to position your work as elevated, embodied, and deeply relevant. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating trans...

Misogyny is the hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women. It shows up in the workforce in ways you don’t see coming or recognize when it is happening to you. You’re critiquing your own behavior, wondering what you did wrong when bias is at play. In this episode we discuss what it looks like and how to deal with it before you lose yourself to the stereotypes thrown your way. For more inf...

Welcome back to the place where we explore what it means to live from your anxiety-resistant core identity — the identity that remains steady, worthy, and whole no matter what challenges life throws your way. Today, we’re going to explore something that every leader, every caregiver, every high performer, and every human battles with – self-sabotage – when you get in your own way. We’ll learn how...

Here in the Still Space we explore what it means to live from your anxiety-resistant, unshakably relevant core identity — the identity that stays steady no matter what season of life or leadership you’re in. Today, we’re diving into a topic that quietly steals joy, confidence, and peace for so many leaders, high achievers, caregivers and good people: perfectionism. Learn what it is, how it evolves...

Today we’re exploring one of the most important truths I’ve learned through coaching hundreds of leaders, parents, caretakers, high achievers, and beautifully imperfect humans: Your identity matters most when life shifts beneath your feet. We’ll talk about what to do when you are unsure, how to steady yourself, and what defines you no matter what the situation. For more information on upleveling y...

If you’ve been stereotyped you know the frustration this causes. You feel as if there is no way to undo it and that you’ll always be prejudiced against by others with this label. In this episode we talk about how to avoid being called emotional, what to do when this has already happened, and how to avoid it in the future. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transit...

Executive presence isn’t charisma, polish, or fancy leadership jargon. It’s the felt sense that you are grounded, clear, and trustworthy under pressure — what you often call an anxiety-resistant identity. In this episode we will discuss how to have it and sustain it in difficult situations. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss,...

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where a person makes someone question their own reality, memory, and sanity through tactics like lying, denial, and trivializing. It is a type of emotional abuse that makes the victim doubt their judgment and feel confused, often leading to a loss of self-esteem and increased dependence on the abuser. In this episode we dig deeper into what it is...

When you close one chapter of your life that has brought you great reward you can be a little apprehensive about what lies ahead. In this episode I share with you the personal story of leaving a 16-year career role, what I discovered and how I planned for a smooth transition. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retire...

If you’ve ever felt like anxiety quietly runs your life, or that you wake up every morning bracing for the day instead of embracing it, you’re not alone. Many of us have moments where it feels like life is happening to us instead of through us. But here’s the truth: your identity—the core of who you are—can be shaped to resist anxiety. Yes, you can cultivate a version of yourself that remains grou...

Today, we’re diving into a topic that changes everything for leaders, parents, and anyone who wants to be truly influential: Leading with presence, not productivity. In a world that glorifies busyness, it’s easy to equate being productive with being effective. But here’s the truth: you can accomplish everything on your to-do list and still feel invisible, disconnected, or exhausted. Presence chang...