Serve It & Own It: A Leadership Lifestyle podcast

This episode features two of our speakers for the Emerging LeadHER Summit. Ebony Joyce and Dr. Uzoma Obidike are two incredible career coaches. On this livestream, we talk about the value of attending networking events IRL. Even for us introverts, stepping out of your comfort zone and being in the room with people can bring new connections and opportunities. 

This episode features two of our speakers for the Emerging LeadHER Summit! Marissa Lee is a Career Coach and Founder of Sow Evolve and Aisha Ortiz is HR professional and CEO of Aisha Ortiz Consulting. On this livestream, we share more about our careers in HR leadership and the real tea about balancing 9-5 career with a thriving business. I also share how I became a Chief People Officer and what you need to know to make the transition.

On this episode, we talk about CASH MONEY! I share how I doubled my corporate salary, twice. The path to a multiple six-figure salary was straightforward. You must start with identifying how much money you want to make and which role pays at that level. Then, you make strategic moves to land that role. I share those moves on the episode. 

I also interviewed Ayanna Dutton. Ayanna is a senior marketing manager at Linkedin and the co-founder of the Non-Corporate Girls podcast. She shares all kinds of gems about navigating corporate spaces, personal branding, starting a podcast and being the “only one” in the room. 

Ayanna is a panelist at my upcoming event, the Emerging LeadHER Summit. I've invited your favorite career and leadership coaches, brand experts, entrepreneurs and a special keynote speaker to speak at the Emerging LeadHER Summit on Sept 30 in NYC. At the summit, we'll teach you how to craft a lucrative leadership brand and how to leverage that brand to increase your earning potential. This year’s keynote speaker is RHOP’s Dr. Wendy Osefo! 

Event details and registration are available at bit.ly/2023leadher

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Here’s a common misconception I hear from HR professionals. You believe that even with ample years of experience in HR, you do not have power to influence and impact people in your organization. That is not true. To make the kind of impact you desire, you must start with expressing your strengths and unique perspective.

On this livestream, I share 3 actions you can take TODAY to exhibit executive presence and  leadership potential.

I have an incredible resource to help you get comfortable expressing your strengths and attract the positions you desire. I've invited your favorite career and leadership coaches, brand experts, entrepreneurs and a special keynote speaker to speak at the Emerging LeadHER Summit on Sept 30 in NYC. At the summit, we'll teach you how to craft a lucrative leadership brand and how to leverage that brand to increase your earning potential. This year’s keynote speaker is RHOP’s Dr. Wendy Osefo! 

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I FINALLY got to experience Renaissance and all I can say is WOW. Beyonce is such an incredible artist and performer and the show was a clear call to action for ALL of us to be independent, fierce and phenomenal advocates. 

On this live, I share 5 lessons learned for HR LeadHER's from the Beyonce experience. One key takeaway for us in HR leadership is we must be visionaries. It’s easy to get consumed with the status quo and “toxic positivity.” In order to see the change we seek, we must be the brave, informed leaders that step out and go against the grain.

Queen Bey stands on the shoulders of incredible performers that have preceded her, and she is an exceptional artist in her own right. She’s NOTHING like other popular artists today and she embraces her feminine, Southern, beautiful aesthetic. I love that and that’s why so many people can relate to her and her artistry.

As leaders, we must stand firm on our authentic leadership brand. We must also surround ourselves with others that will support our dreams and goals.

I have an incredible resource to help you meet other like-minded, ambitious women in HR leadership. The Emerging LeadHER Summit is a career and income development for HR practitioners. I've invited your brand experts and your favorite career coaches to speak teach you how to craft your own authentic leadership brand AND how to leverage that brand to increase your earning potential. This year’s keynote speaker is RHOP’s Dr. Wendy Osefo! 

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Today’s episode was supposed to be my hot take on the allegations against my girl Lizzo, but I have something else heavy on my heart that I want to share. I want to talk about forgiving people that have hurt you, particularly women that look like me that have caused me harm.

I have an incredible resource to help you optimize your profile and attract the positions you desire. I've invited your favorite career and leadership coaches to speak at the Emerging LeadHER Summit on Sept 30 in NYC. At the summit, we'll teach you how to craft a lucrative leadership brand and how to leverage that brand to increase your earning potential. This year’s keynote speaker is RHOP’s Dr. Wendy Osefo! 

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***Apologies for the static noise - the devil tried to get me on this livestream but I pushed through! 

On this episode, I breakdown how to connect with the right kind of recruiters without speaking to a bunch of duds. I don’t want you wasting your time chatting about opportunities that are for someone less qualified and that will pay you less than you deserve. 

You may find yourself receiving Linkedin messages from recruiters that are sourcing for entry-level positions. You receive a ton of messages for these kinds of roles but the executive-level recruiters are nowhere to be found. This happens when your Linkedin reads like a generic, HR “generalist” profile. To attract the higher level positions, you need to optimize your profile.

I share three pieces of information you need on your profile. Would you add anything else to my list?

Hit me up on Linkedin and let me know!

I have an incredible resource to help you optimize your profile and attract the positions you desire. I've invited your favorite career and leadership coaches to speak at the Emerging LeadHER Summit on Sept 30 in NYC. At the summit, we'll teach you how to craft a lucrative leadership brand and how to leverage that brand to increase your earning potential. This year’s keynote speaker is RHOP’s Dr. Wendy Osefo! 

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Breaking into the c-suite is possible for you. Your ascension to the c-suite can be a seamless transition, for the right opportunity, at the right time. Unfortunately, Black women (and women in general) have been barred from holding these seats. We’ve made some progress over the last few decades but the statistics are still troublesome. And with the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, I’m afraid we’ll lose that traction.

That means we have to make our candidacy even more compelling. On this episode, I share the exact method that has landed my clients director+ jobs, with their desired compensation. We also talk about the stats shared in Women in the Workplace study by McKinsey and LeanIn.Org.

On this episode, we discuss what a leadership brand is and why HR Generalists need one to expedite their career advancement.

At the 2023 Emerging LeadHER Summit, you can learn how to create your unique leadership brand and increase your income. My signature event goes down on Sept. 30 in Manhattan in-person! This event is all about learning career-building and income-generating strategy. I’ve invited career coaches, brand strategists, and corporate leaders to share their expertise with you. Our keynote speaker is the phenomenal Dr. Wendy Osefo of Real Housewives of Potomac.

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Deciding to invest in a coach is a big decision, especially when you’re at a critical point in your career. Choosing the right coach can help accelerate your process and help you advance. On this livestream, I about when to invest in a coach, some of the best coaches for HR professionals and how to pay for this resource. 

But when do you know if it's time to hire a coach?

A coach will help you solve a specific problem and support you through that transition. Whether it’s finding a new job, negotiating your compensation details or getting assistance with managing your team, there are career coaches that can help you.

I've invited your favorite career and leadership coaches to speak at the Emerging LeadHER Summit on Sept 30 in NYC. Event details and registration are available at bit.ly/2023leadher

On this episode, Amber Hall and I talk about her transition from being an independent contributor to a leadership position. Amber is a leader in product development and management, in the plumbing industry, at a global organization. Our conversation is so so good and full of so many gems. I love the transparency around her ascension. 

Moving up within a global company is a really proud, empowering moment. It’s also a huge responsibility. Going from doing highly technical work, as a senior, well-trained professional to managing a team, their feelings, your manager, and their feelings - it is an experience!

Amber shares HOW she quickly advanced within the organization and benefitted from skip-level meetings (when you meet with your manager’s supervisors) and relationships. She talks about having support from a :personal board of directors" composed of a variety of people. We also talk about some of the challenges around managing people. And we get all the way real with those challenges! We share how we’ve learned how to navigate the unique challenges Black women face when our authority is implicitly and explicitly challenged in the workplace.

Even though Amber and I do totally different work in totally different industries, I resonated a lot with her experience. Experiencing and overcoming those unspoken truths can be enlightening, exciting and empowering, and they can also be challenging and overwhelming. 

By the time you hear this episode, I’ll be enjoying the Cartagena sunshine and vibes! But here’s the real tea - carving out time to take a week away and totally disconnect was challenging for me!

I take PTO here and there, but for this trip, I was committed to being off off. That took proper planning, delegation and releasing my perfectionist tendencies. On this episode, I share tips on how you prepare to be away and actually take the time.

I’ll be away May 24 - 30 and posting all kinds of fun stuff on my IG (at)courtney.ball.ma Make sure you follow me there so you can catch the shenanigans.

Here are the tips!

1 - Actual schedule time away, in advance

2 - Planning doesn’t have to be boring - create a mood board of your looks and outfits. I mention the app Freeform. I think it’s native to Apple phones - it’s just appeared one day and it’s fun!

3 - Go with the right people

4 - Communicate your boundaries ahead of time

5 - Have hella fun

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HR leaders, time for you to be more selfish! By being selfish, I don’t mean being a detriment to others. I mean you need to be more intentional about taking care of yourself, your well-being and your mental health. Being more selfish has made me a much better leader and HR practitioner. Part of that is shifting my mindset. Another part is silencing the imposter syndrome voice that tell me I need to be a people pleaser. A huge part of taking care of myself is having healthy boundaries with my work.

Maintaining practical boundaries has helped me a ton. Here a few I recommend for other HR professionals:

1. End your work day at a specific time and actually stopping work. In hybrid work land, it’s easy to keep working and get things done after 5p. That doesn’t work for me. Stopping work at a decent hour helps me come down from the intensity of work and preserve some of my emotional energy for my partner and loved ones.

2. Scheduling my day with intention, and avoiding filling my calendar with back-to-back meetings every day.

3. Spending time on projects that make you excited. As I tell my clients, I want you to spend time working in your personal mission and passion. As leaders within an organization, we must carve prioritize these passion projects and make them a regular part of our routine.

On this episode, I also share that I’m going house shopping this weekend! Yessssss! I am breaking generational curses and changing the trajectory for me and my offspring. I’m nervous to *Usher voice* sign these papers! But we’re doing it anyways. After you listen to the episode, hit me up on Linkedin and let me know how you are going to be more selfish in your life.

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As an expert in Human Resources, your unique perspective is critical. The combination of your HR background and deep knowledge about the organization’s culture and mission create the opportunity for you to step up as a strategic advisor and thought leader. On this episode, I talk about why and how you need to leverage that position.

After listening to this episode, I want you to go ahead and share your perspective! Here is the prompt I referenced in the video -

Prompt I want you to answer in a Linkedin post -

One thing I wish CEO’s and key decision makers would understand about cultivating healthy employee culture IS...

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On this episode, I open up about an issue that has caused all kinds of problems in my life for the last few years. I’ve been dealing with fibroids since my diagnosis in October 2019. 

Disclaimer - if you are uncomfortable talking about terms such as fibroids, cycle and uterus, you should skip this episode. Also, I am not a medical professional. I am sharing my personal experience.

Recently, I had major surgery to have fibroids removed. As someone who works a lot, the idea of taking off for several days and “taking it easy” for several weeks was a challenge for me. But I forced myself to do it. For me to be my absolute best self as a partner, individual and leader, I have to take care of myself. I have to be present in every situation.

I am grateful that I had the space to take the time, and I’m happy I can share my experience with others, especially folks with similar struggles.

I’d love to hear what you think about the episode. Most times, you can find me on Linkedin, but my DM’s are open on IG too. Hit me up.

Below are the links I reference during the episode. 

During the last few months, I've been going through a really tough time at work. I'm hella proud to say that I made it to the other side of this challenging time. I'm also proud to admit that while it was a really challenging time, it made me better in many ways. On this episode, I talk about the idea of "failing" at work. We all make mistakes here and there, and sometimes, we can be really hard on ourselves. Let's stop that. Instead, let's learn from our missteps and be the resilient example for the women coming in behind us.

I also talk about my upcoming event, the 2023 Emerging LeadHER Summit! Make sure you check it out - it's going to be FIRE.

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This episode is for HR leaders that want to set bold goals for 2023. I talk about how I want to make a positive impact by disrupting the status quo in corporate america. I want to reposition conversations around culture and actually create spaces where marginalized people feel like they belong and they can thrive. This is a huge task. But we must be the change we wish to see in the world, and I’m doing my part as a HR/DEI leader.

My rose for this week is all about positivity and amazing-ness in my circle of friends. I celebrated my best friend’s birthday in Atlanta this past weekend, and we indulged at the cutest, Black-owned wellness space. Check it out if you’re in the ATL area. It’s a lovely space for a bachelorette party!

This week, I’m reading Bet on Black by the incredible Eboni K. Williams. This call to action to Black folks is something we all need to consider in our daily lives. I’m a couple chapters in and I’m loving it.

The Wellness Spot in College Park Atlanta - thewellnessspotatl.com

I have to be smart about how I spend my time and money. This episode is about being more intentional about spending time doing the things that bring me joy and make me happy. For me to show up as an impactful and personable leader, I must dedicate time to pouring into my peace and well-being every day.

This year, I am committing to being a better partner, friend, aunt and sister, and on this episode I talk about upcoming trips to pour into my favorite people. I’m also investing time in making new friends. I invested in membership in Chief to expand my circle of friends. While it was a big financial investment, I know the ROI is worth it. I share my thought process around making the investment decision on this episode too.

Happy New Year, LeadHER’s! I hope you enjoyed the holiday season and had time to relax and rejuvenate. I know I did! Now that we’re back, in full swing of 2023 - honestly, I’m not quite ready!

On this episode, I share some reflections and thoughts about my 2022 wins and epiphanies. While I experienced a lot of success in 2022, that success required a lot of my energy. A lot my positive, motivating, empowering energy went to my clients. That decision cost me in my personal relationships. In the new year, I am committing to pouring into relationships I value the most. With my partner, my friends and my family.

The holidays aren’t always easy or joyful. For me, the holidays feel surreal. If you know my story, you know that my familial relationships are a bit… nuanced. Even if I’m feeling emotionally off during this holidays season, as a leader, I still have to show up and motivate others. On this episode, I talk about how to continue to lead when you are having a tough time finding motivation. I also share how I deal with grief during the holidays.

I shouted out my incredible therapist on this episode. I found my doctor on therapyforblackgirls.com. If you’re looking for a therapist, check out that site or browse your health insurance provider directory.

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With the season 3 premier, I am bringing something different and more authentic. This rebrand is all about sharing more of ins and outs of my life in corporate leadership. I'm still sharing leadership career strategy, and on this episode, I breakdown the concept of "leadership brand" and why you should be well-acquainted with yours. But I'm also introducing new segments of my show, including my Rose + Thorn for the week (this week's Rose includes my girl Lizzo!, special guests, and "what I am owning this week." I'm doing all of this because I want you to know that ascending to the c-suite is possible for you. We need more Black women in these positions, and I hope my pod inspires you and teaches you how to ascend to new heights. Let me know what you think about the episode on Linkedin!

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This episode is a quick check-in about your 2022 leadership goals. First, have you achieved them or not?

If not, that's totally fine. Take time to reframe and restructure them in a way that makes sense for you and your leadership position. 

I also share details about the 2022 Emerging LeadHER Summit. The Emerging LeadHER Summit is a career and income development event for HR generalists that are transitioning to HR leadership. Summit participants get -

✅ Live training on how to land HR leadership jobs by confidently communicating your unique skills and strengths

✅ A ton of networking opportunities including a private Facebook group for Summit attendees, virtual cocktail making class, career strategy sessions with Courtney Ball  and more

✅ Workshops about adding new streams of income by leveraging your leadership brand

✅ Resume, cover letter and LinkedIn templates so you can update your brand assets and get ready for your next leadership job

✅ Access to the live keynote address by the incomparable, Eboni K. Williams and more!

Being an HR Generalist is a great way to touch on all the different pieces of human resources. You can be in a generalist role for years and continue honing your skills and learning new things. After a few years of doing this, you may want more. More responsibility, more authority, new, more nuanced challenges.

On this week’s podcast, I share three strategies to help you silence the noise and find your authentic leadership voice at work. Like other big career shifts, this transformation requires you to start with being clear on your core values and what you stand for. Then, considering, how can you communicate that through your actions?

Listen to the episode to hear the other tips and then let me know - how are you going to share your leadership vision with your actions? Hit me up on Linkedin and let’s chat about it!

Need help building a leadership brand based on your core values, vision and purpose? Let’s connect on Linkedin and chat about it. I am launching a new mentor program to help emerging leaders land lucrative career opportunities by developing an authentic leadership brand. In the program, we cover career strategy for leadership, strategic planning, communicating your strengths and how to build relationships with influential stakeholders. DM me via Linkedin for more details.

Struggling to get everything done on an HR team of 1 🤯?

Being in HR leadership is more critical than ever. The pace is not slowing down, and now is the time to step into the leadership role your organization needs. You can get everything done and avoid burnout. You must set clear boundaries and priorities 👸🏾 On this episode, I share 5 strategies that I employ to make an impact AND take care of ME! Listen to the full episode to catch the final two

This is a different kind of episode. I share how burnout hit me, like literally just knocked me over the head. I’ve been going HARD in the paint for a good 12 months. Working hard, growing my business, loving on my man, taking of myself. Life has been moving so fast that even on vacation, I’m working. Out of nowhere, I got some health news that put everything on pause. I am 100% healthy, don’t worry. This news confirmed that starting a family will be more challenging than we anticipated. I share how I’ve dealt with the news and how I’m taking a break to love on me.

In honor of Women’s History Month, this month’s episodes are all about relationship building, more specifically, #womensupportingwomen

On this week’s episode, I have an insightful conversation with Faith Eatman about sponsorship. For us in the corporate world, having influential sponsors is critical. Faith shares why you need a sponsor and how to find one.

Here are the resources Faith highlights during our conversation and her bio.

If no one has encouraged you to pour into yourself, this episode is for you. Investing in your mental health, spirituality, healthier diet, career coach - whatever area you want to develop is a POSITIVE thing. You’re probably used to everyone depending on you. You always have to pour into others and rarely make time for yourself. You will reward your friends for winning, but you never take time to celebrate your own wins.

Achieving your goals is awesome. If you have a huge goal that will put you on your next level, lean into it! Invest in help to accelerate your journey and keep you accountable.

If you’re looking for support in obtaining your next 6-figure leadership job, let’s chat. You can schedule a consultation with me at bit.ly/coachingbycourtney

You are your biggest advocate, and it's time to stop keeping it a secret!

Tap into this episode for some easy ways to (humbly) brag on yourself and influence stakeholders. 

In my upcoming training, “Land a $100k Job: Promotions and Salary Increases,” I’ll teach you how to attract these lucrative career opportunities by leveraging your unique strengths and expertise.

You’ll get the promotion you deserve in 2022! Join the training so we can get it ASAP. Register at bit.ly/landa100kleadershipjob

It’s time to level-up in leadership and compensation!

On this episode, we’re talking about how to get the promotion you deserve, after overcoming rejection. That rejection stings so bad that it may have convinced you that you cannot move up. #thedevilisalie

I don’t want you doubting your capabilities because of a rejection. The rejection can be attributed to a value misalignment, budget, timing, internal tomfoolery (you know how these people act up!). None of these reasons are a reflection of your tremendous contributions, even though it feels personal to you.

When you’re unclear or insecure in your unique value-add, it’s difficult to influence stakeholders. It’s hard to convince them that you should be promoted.

In my upcoming training, “Land a $100k Job: Promotions and Salary Increases,” I’ll teach you how to attract these lucrative career opportunities by leveraging your unique strengths and expertise.

You’ll get the promotion you deserve in 2022! Join the training so we can get it ASAP. Register at bit.ly/landa100kleadershipjob

Honesty moment - I’m not even sure how I balance being an HR executive, entrepreneur, coach, author, podcast host, partner, sister and aunt. All of these roles require me to show up, in all my powerful #QueenEnergy.

At any given point, I’m lacking in one of those areas because no one is perfect. But your girl is definitely productive! 

Day by day, task by task, moment by moment, I show up as my best self.

On this episode, I share what apps I use to keep me productive. I’ve never been someone that can stick to the same schedule every day, but these apps help me create habits. These habits have helped me be successful in many hats I wear.

In my “Run the C-Suite’ mentorship program, I teach my clients how to do this in a way that is authentic and effective. The mentorship program is for you if you are ready to attract 6-figure career opportunities and finally step out of your comfort zone. To apply to the Run the C-Suite program, you start with a consultation. During the consultation, we will discuss your goals for the 6 months and create a plan to achieve them. I’ll share information about my program and you can decide if it is a good fit for you. Apply at bit.ly/coachingbycourtney

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Let’s keep it real - do you know what you want in your career? When was the last time you asked for something more?

On this episode, we’re talking about how to ask for what you want at work. Once you’re clear on your career and income goals, having strong relationships with key stakeholders helps achieve these goals a lot faster.

For me, making the relationships is easy. Knowing what I want and believing that I deserve it is the tough part. I’ve worked on overcoming that limiting belief and I’m so happy I did. It has released me to reach new peaks in my career.

In my “Run the C-Suite’ mentorship program, I teach my clients how to do this in a way that is authentic and effective. The mentorship program is open for enrollment. This program is for you if you are ready to step out of your comfort zone and share your leadership brand. To apply to my coaching program, you start with a consultation. During the consultation, we will discuss your goals for the next year and we’ll review your current leadership brand. I’ll share information about my program and you can decide if it is a good fit for you. Apply at bit.ly/coachingbycourtney

Are you ready for authority, power and influence at work?

But unsure how to get to the “next level?”

This episode is for you. Before we can get to our “next level” we have to understand what the next level actually looks like and what’s required of us. Going from entry- or mid-level job to a director+ position requires you to use more of your brain power. The higher you go, it’s less about your ability to do mundane tasks. It’s more about your ability to think strategically, influence others to contribute and articulate clear vision for your role and your team.

In my “Run the C-Suite’ mentorship program, I teach my clients how to do this in a way that is authentic and effective. The mentorship program is open for enrollment. This program is for you if you are ready to step out of your comfort zone and share your leadership brand. To apply to my coaching program, you start with a consultation. During the consultation, we will discuss your goals for the next year and we’ll review your current leadership brand. I’ll share information about my program and you can decide if it is a good fit for you. Apply at bit.ly/coachingbycourtney

This episode is for you if you're overworked and well-liked but getting paid pennies on the dollar! No, not literal pennies. I mean, if you’re getting paid $75,000 a year, and the local market says that most people, doing the same level of work, are typically paid $110,000. That’s a huge gap!

But how do you get in this situation?

Blame your employer. They love all of the work we do, the energy we bring, but they seem to have difficulty paying Black women the same as our peers… Le sigh.

Then, take a look in the mirror. Have you been advocating for yourself? Showcasing your unique expertise so you can attract six-figure opportunities? Or did you settle for this salary because you had to escape your last job...?

On this episode, I share advice about positioning your unique strengths to get your own money and start building wealth in our community.

My mentorship program is open for enrollment. In this program, I teach clients how to obtain 6-figure leadership jobs. This program is for you if you are ready to step out of your comfort zone and share your leadership brand. To apply to the program, you start with a consultation. During the consultation, we will discuss your goals for the next year and we’ll review your current leadership brand. I’ll share information about my program and you can decide if it is a good fit for you. Apply at bit.ly/coachingbycourtney

As a first-generation college grad, masters degree holder and corporate executive, I have to navigated unchartered territory many times. Honestly, it has been scary and challenging. On this episode, I talk about the tough decisions I've had to make to survive on my own, living New York City. 

In my 20's, I carried a lot of burdens from my past, growing up in a poor neighborhood, losing my mom at 18, being fired unexpectedly. These experiences turned into insecurity. Insecurity blocked me from even imagining I could make $100k+. 

Then, I had a life-changing moment where God spoke to me. God told me that I deserve better. On that day, I received the vision and started working on myself. I improved my physical and emotional health. Then, everything started falling into place in my career. I started making closer to $200k in my corporate career and received a new job title.

Maybe you resonate with this also. I hope me sharing my journey helps you persevere beyond the insecurity that holds soooooo many of us back. The trauma you've endured is NOTHING to be ashamed of, Queen. Instead of holding it all in, surround yourself with a community of compassionate people that will pour into you. I create this kind of community in my coaching programs and online groups.

In the comments below, drop the job title you're claiming in 2022. Let's make it happen.

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In the season 2 premiere, I share how I landed a c-suite job! I finally decided to go after a role where I could influence the People strategy at an organization. When I win, we WIN; so I'm spilling the details here. On this episode, we cover what gave me the confidence to pursue this higher level in my career. I also share how I attracted this role and negotiated my desired compensation.

If you are ready to lead confidently, in a corporate management role in 2022, I encourage you to apply for my coaching program.

Apply at bit.ly/coachingbycourtney

Title: How to Get the Raise You Deserve

I recorded this episode the day the grand jury rendered a verdict in the Breonna Taylor case. While the outcome broke my heart, it also reminded me that we cannot let up. We must create advancement paths for ourselves and support other women trying to overcome glass ceilings and navigate institutional racism. #weallwegot

This episode shows you how to approach a job promotion and salary increase in the final months of the year. Now is the time to learn the process to get promoted, to form relationships with key players at your job, and to come with receipts! Your receipts need to make it clear that you deserve to be elevated and the salary to match.

The bootcamp has passed but the Emerging LeadHER Training Institute starts on November 16! At this free live training, you will learn how to advocate for yourself and cross the 6-figure salary mark. For more info, go to bit.ly/emergingleadher

Feel free to ask questions or add your thoughts below in the comments. We can also chat about the episode on Twitter. I’m at @CourtneyBall_MA

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