Ep. 150 - The Promotion Illusion: What Career Progression Won’t Fix (And What Will)

05/13/25 • 28 min

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “once I get promoted, then I’ll finally feel confident,” this episode is your real wake-up call. In The Promotion Illusion: What Career Progression Won’t Fix (And What Will), you’ll unpack the hidden beliefs keeping you stuck, overworked, and under-recognised - even though you’re capable, smart, and ambitious.

You’ve been taught to play by the rules. Work hard. Be reliable. Keep everyone happy. But what if that’s exactly what’s holding you back?

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

Why confidence doesn’t come after the promotion - it comes before, and how to build it now.
How reliability earns gratitude, but visibility earns growth - and what to say to start shifting the narrative.
The truth about waiting to feel “ready,” and how perfectionism disguises itself as productivity.

If you’ve been waiting to feel ready, or hoping someone will finally notice how hard you work, this is your invitation to stop waiting - and start choosing yourself.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to bet on yourself, this is it. Stop hesitating. Start leading. Fill out this Career Confidence Quiz today.

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You’ve been taught to play by the rules. Work hard. Be reliable. Keep everyone happy. But what if that’s exactly what’s holding you back?

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

Why confidence doesn’t come after the promotion - it comes before, and how to build it now.
How reliability earns gratitude, but visibility earns growth - and what to say to start shifting the narrative.
The truth about waiting to feel “ready,” and how perfectionism disguises itself as productivity.

If you’ve been waiting to feel ready, or hoping someone will finally notice how hard you work, this is your invitation to stop waiting - and start choosing yourself.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to bet on yourself, this is it. Stop hesitating. Start leading. Fill out this Career Confidence Quiz today.

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Ep. 149 - Designing Your Aligned Life: A Roadmap to Authentic Fulfilment

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You’re responsible. You’re capable. But lately, something’s been missing - and you can’t quite put your finger on it. You keep wondering, “Is this all there is?” or “Why does it feel like I’m going through the motions?”

In Episode 149, Rhiannon explores that quiet disconnection - the sense that even though everything looks “fine” on the outside and you can see the silver lining, you feel distant from yourself and who you want to be.

We’ll uncover why it’s been so easy to lose touch with what you truly want - especially when you’ve spent so long doing what’s expected. You’ll learn how to begin listening inward again, without guilt, fear, or the need to have it all figured out.

This isn’t about making drastic changes. It’s about creating space to hear your own voice again, and beginning to trust it. Because the clarity you’ve been searching for doesn’t live out there - it’s been with you the whole time.

If you’ve been feeling a little lost, a little tired, or just quietly craving more... this episode is for you.

Find alignment. You’re allowed to want what you want.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to bet on yourself, this is it. Stop hesitating. Start leading. Fill out this Career Confidence Quiz today.

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Ep. 151 - Upskill or Hone: How to Know What Moves The Needle in Your Career

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If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Should I do another course or just get better at what I already know?”- this episode is exactly what you need.

In Upskill or Hone: How to Know What Moves the Needle in Your Career, you’ll unpack the difference between collecting skills and mastering them — and which one will actually get you the visibility, influence, and momentum you’ve been craving.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

Why learning more doesn’t always equal progress (and how it can be a sneaky form of procrastination).
How to recognise when you’re hiding behind upskilling instead of taking bold action.
The exact questions to ask when deciding whether to add a new skill or sharpen an old one.

If you’re feeling like you’re doing all the things but not seeing the growth or recognition you deserve, this episode will give you clarity and permission to stop chasing the next certificate and start owning skills and tools you already bring to the table.

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters.
You already have what you need. It’s time to use it.

🎧 Press play --> and let’s move your career forward with intention.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to bet on yourself, this is it. Stop hesitating. Start leading. Fill out this Career Confidence Quiz today.