If you’ve ever felt like your career has hit a wall, you’re not alone.
It’s a feeling many high-achieving women face, and the truth is there’s nothing wrong with you. The system wasn’t designed for us, and yet, here we are, breaking barriers every day.
Let me show you how to stop feeling stuck and start creating opportunities that put you in control.
I work with ambitious women who’ve been putting in the work relentlessly but still find themselves waiting years for promotions, raises, or even recognition.
Why? Because systemic workplace barriers exist. With women making up only 19% of CEOs globally, it’s no wonder this journey can feel uphill.
But here’s the good news: you don’t have to settle.
You have the power to change your story with the right strategy. Let’s dive into what works—because it’s time to stop waiting and start acting.
📌1️⃣ Strategically Position Yourself for Leadership
Leadership doesn’t come from doing more work; it comes from doing the right work. You need to align your skills and contributions with high-impact, high-visibility opportunities.
🎯Actionable Tip: This month, identify three leadership opportunities in your current role. These could include leading a challenging project, presenting an innovative idea to your team, or collaborating on cross-departmental initiatives. Choose one and commit to stepping up.
📌2️⃣Develop Leadership Presence
Leadership isn’t just about what you do; it’s about how you show up. Your presence is your power. Everything from your communication style to your body language speaks volumes about who you are before you even say a word.
Ask yourself:
- How do you carry yourself in a room?
- Are you speaking with confident authority?
- What impression do people walk away with after interacting with you?
These are skills you build intentionally, not something you can fake until you make. But with consistent effort, you’ll develop a presence that commands respect.
🎯Actionable Tip: This week, record yourself during a presentation or a team meeting. Watching yourself objectively can help you identify areas for improvement, whether it’s your tone, posture, or delivery. Then, work on refining those details until they align with the leader you want to be.
📌3️⃣Get Visible
Your expertise doesn’t speak for itself—you do. If no one knows the value you bring to the table, you’ll continue to get overlooked. That’s why showcasing your achievements isn’t optional; it’s necessary.
Start by creating a professional portfolio that highlights your measurable results and accomplishments. Use this in performance reviews, LinkedIn posts, and even industry events to reinforce your credibility.
🎯Actionable Tip: Create a career timeline this week. Start from your earliest role and list every major achievement, no matter how small it seems. Include metrics—numbers are powerful. You’ll be amazed at how much you’ve accomplished. Once you see it, you’ll be able to articulate your value to others with confidence.
📌4️⃣Plan Your Career Growth
Let’s face it, most companies don’t create career roadmaps for you, and the ones that do rarely align with your specific ambitions. So, take control. Define what success looks like for you, set clear goals, and track your progress.
Start with the big picture. Where do you see yourself in three years?
Then reverse-engineer your steps. Break it into manageable milestones, and don’t forget to seek out mentors or coaches who can guide you along the way.
🎯Actionable Tip: Open a notes app and spend the week jotting down ideas about your future career. Anytime you feel inspired, write down where you’d like to be, the roles you’d like to hold, or the projects you’d like to lead. By the end of the week, you’ll start to see a vision taking shape. Refine this over time and let it guide your actions.
Meditaion helps a lot with this process – would you find guided meditation exercises helpful for this process? If so, let me know via DM or comment below, and I’ll include some in my next post. Your feedback shapes the content I create for you.
You have the Power to transform your Career
The barriers you’re up against are real, but they’re not insurmountable. With the right mindset, strategies, and support, you can break through the glass ceiling and create the career you deserve.
Let’s change the narrative. One step at a time, one strategy at a time, and one bold move at a time. You’ve got this.