April 21, 2025 • 15 mins
Feeling stuck, stalled, or simply ready for more? In this episode, LaVonne James drops 7 game-changing power moves to help you reignite your confidence, rewrite your narrative, and reclaim your career momentum. No fluff—just bold strategies to help you stop coasting and start commanding the next chapter of your career.
Listen now and make your move.
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Thank you for listening! For more information on mid-career transformation, visit AI4CareerSuccess.com. Connect with me on LinkedIn.
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SPEAKER_00 (00:00):
The Mid-Career Makeover Show.
Seven power moves to level upyour mid-career journey.
SPEAKER_04 (00:11):
It's too late now.
Your child's behind ya.
Wisdom sing again.
Passion on fire.
You've got stories to tell.
And dreams to inspire.
Rise above the noise.
SPEAKER_00 (00:32):
Take your place high.
Welcome to the Mid-CareerMakeover Show, the place where
clarity meets courage, andseasoned professionals like you
stop playing small and startplaying smart.
This week's episode is sponsoredby the Brand Breakthrough
System.
SPEAKER_02 (00:49):
Tired of being the best kept secret in your
industry?
It's time to build a brand thatgets you noticed.
Go from invisible toirresistible in 90 days with the
brand breakthrough system.
In just 90 days.
Whether you're job searching,pivoting, or aiming higher, this
system gives you the strategyand confidence to own your
career.
All in just 90 days.
(01:11):
Ready to break through?
Learn more atBrandbreakthroughsystem.com.
Step up, stand out, and lead.
Your career is worth it.
SPEAKER_00 (01:21):
Today's episode is all about power.
Not the kind you wait to begiven, but the kind you decide
to own.
Maybe you're feeling invisible.
Maybe you've hit a plateau.
Maybe you're wondering, is thisall there is?
Well, today I've got seven powermoves that will shake the dust
off your career dreams, reigniteyour confidence, and push you
back into the driver's seat.
(01:41):
And I'm not talking about vaguemotivational fluff.
I'm talking strategy, action,and transformation.
Before we dive deep into thesepower moves, I want to speak to
your heart because I know whatit feels like to hit the middle
of your career and wonder ifyour best days are behind you.
Let me tell you something loudlyand clearly.
They're not.
(02:02):
You haven't missed your moment.
You haven't peaked.
You are not too late, too tired,too far behind, or too old.
You're seasoned, you're sharperthan you've ever been.
You've got receipts, you've gotwisdom that no certificate can
teach.
You've lived through change,you've adapted, you've overcome.
And all of that makes youdangerous in the best way.
(02:27):
This is your turning point.
If you've been doubtingyourself, let me be the voice
that drowns out that doubttoday.
You've still got big things tobuild, you've still got value to
share.
And you owe it to yourself tofinish your career strong, not
burnt out, not overlooked, notshrinking, but powerful,
purposeful, and proud of how youshowed up.
(02:48):
So when I share these powermoves today, I don't want you to
just hear them.
I want you to decide.
Decide that today is the day youstart moving differently.
Decide that clarity, confidence,and courage will drive the next
season of your life.
Decide to bet on yourself again.
Because the second half of yourcareer, it's yours to win.
SPEAKER_01 (03:06):
Are you ready to break through the noise and
build a career that trulyreflects your potential?
In Think Like a Leader to builda career brand that accelerates
your success.
Levon McKyver James shares theproven strategies behind her
brand breakthrough system.
Learn how to think like aleader, craft your unique value
proposition, and tell a storythat commands attention.
(03:27):
Whether you're looking to standout in your current role or land
your next big opportunity, thisbook is your guide to taking
control of your career and yourfuture.
Don't wait for success to findyou.
Create it.
Get your copy of Think Like aLeader to build a career brand
that accelerates your successtoday, and start building the
brand and life you deserve.
(03:47):
Available on Amazon.
SPEAKER_00 (03:49):
Welcome back to the Mid-Career Makeover Show.
Grab your coffee, pull up yournotes app, and let's get to it.
Power move number one reclaimyour narrative.
This is about getting your storystraight, not just for others,
but for yourself.
Let's talk theory.
Humans think in stories.
Psychologists call it narrativeidentity, the idea that how you
(04:10):
tell your life story shapes howyou live it.
But too often, mid-careerprofessionals start telling
stale stories.
I've always worked inoperations.
I'm just not a tech person.
I don't know if I'm leadershipmaterial.
These scripts get baked intoresumes, LinkedIn profiles,
interviews, and eventuallybelief systems.
For example, I had a client whostarted every interview by
(04:31):
saying, I've been in the samerole for 12 years.
Guess what that told employers?
I'm stagnant.
We flipped it.
Now she says, over the past 12years, I've become the go-to
expert for solving operationalbottlenecks, improving team
productivity, and launchingcost-saving systems that save my
company$500,000.
Same experience.
(04:51):
Totally different story.
Here's what I want you to do: reread your resume and LinkedIn (04:53):
undefined
profile as if you're anoutsider.
Ask, what's the dominantnarrative here?
Is it passive or powerful?
Supportive or stale?
Then rewrite it with these threeprompts.
What am I known for?
What problem do I consistentlysolve?
What's the thread that connectsall my roles?
(05:13):
You are not just your pasttitles.
You are the value you bring, andthat story starts with you.
Here's power move number two.
Audit your circle.
We've all heard that quote.
You're the average of the fivepeople you spend the most time
with.
But let's take it further,because in mid-career, your
circle can either keep you stuckor help you soar.
(05:34):
Let's talk some more theory.
Social psychologists call thissocial contagion.
Your beliefs, ambitions, andeven income levels are shaped by
your social environment.
So let me ask you, are yourconversations filled with what's
possible?
Or why bother?
Are your peers cheering yourgrowth or just surviving?
For instance, one of my clientswas doing everything right
(05:57):
applying, networking, learning.
But her inner circle keptsaying, just be happy you have a
job.
So she stayed small.
Once she joined a mastermindgroup of other ambitious
professionals, her confidencesoared.
She got a mentor and sheactually made a successful
career pivot.
(06:17):
Here's something I want you todo.
Take inventory.
Write down the five people youtalk to the most about your
career.
Then ask, are they ahead of you?
Do they challenge you to grow?
Would you trade careers withthem?
If not, it's time to expand yourcircle.
Join an industry Slack group.
Follow three thought leaders andengage in their comments.
(06:40):
Book a coffee chat with someonein your dream role.
Don't just network for jobs,network for mindset.
Power move number three,position yourself as a thought
leader.
Now I know what some of you arethinking.
Levon, I'm not trying to befamous, but let me be clear.
Thought leadership isn't aboutbeing loud, it's about being
(07:01):
clear.
It's about owning your space assomeone with insight, not just
experience.
Theory check.
Positioning theory says the waypeople see you is shaped by how
you show up in conversations.
Are you seen as the go-toexpert?
Or just someone who hasexperience?
For example, another client ofmine had 20 years in healthcare
(07:21):
operations, but zero onlinepresence.
We started small, one LinkedInpost, a week sharing insights, a
comment on industry trends.
Six months later, she hadLinkedIn connections to take her
to the next level.
Take action, start showing up,start saying something.
You don't have to be everywhere.
You just have to be consistentsomewhere.
Ask yourself, what do I want tobe known for?
(07:44):
What's one myth in my industry Iwant to challenge?
What advice do I wish someonegave me 10 years ago?
You want to be a thought leader?
Start small.
Post once a week on LinkedIn.
Create a free resource.
Checklist, guide, post.
Speak at a virtual event orindustry meetup.
When people can see your brainat work, they start to see your
(08:06):
value.
Power move number four, upskillwith purpose.
(08:26):
I see it all the time.
People collecting certificationslike trading cards.
But here's the deal (08:30):
more learning isn't always more
earning.
In career development, there'ssomething called just-in-time
learning.
It's the idea that the best timeto learn a new skill is when it
directly supports your nextstep, not just someday.
For example, I worked with aclient who wanted to pivot into
project management.
She was about to sign up for a$4,000 course until we
(08:51):
discovered she already hadexperience managing timelines,
budgets, and stakeholders.
All she needed was to learnagile methodology and tighten
her storytelling.
She took one low-cost class,updated her resume, and landed
the job.
Ask yourself, what's the role Iwant next?
What's one skill or tool thatwould make me undeniable?
(09:12):
Then choose learning that'saligned, not random.
Here are some practicalrecommendations to upskill.
Use LinkedIn Learning orCoursera for bite-sized targeted
lessons.
Apply what you learnimmediately, build a project,
volunteer, or post about it.
Don't just get the knowledge.
Show that you're using it.
Power move number five, and theone that scares most people the
(09:35):
most.
Make the ask.
You've done the work, you've gotthe receipts.
But if you're waiting forsomeone to notice and reward
you, you could be waitingforever.
Behavioral economics calls thisthe spotlight effect.
We think people are noticing usmore than they are.
Reality?
Most decision makers are toobusy to connect the dots.
(09:55):
You have to draw the line forthem.
For example, a client of minehad been leading major
initiatives at her job for overa year, but she wasn't getting
promoted.
Why?
She hadn't asked.
She assumed they'd notice.
We role-played the conversation.
She came in with results, aclear ask, and confidence.
Think about what you want (10:15):
a raise, a promotion, a pivot?
Then ask, who do I need to havea conversation with?
What proof can I share?
What's my ideal outcome?
Use the because thereforeframework.
Because I've led XYZ, thereforeI believe I'm ready for role or
salary or project.
(10:35):
Practice the ask with a mentoror coach.
Do it scared, but do it anyway.
You're not being pushy, you'rebeing proactive.
SPEAKER_02 (10:44):
Tired of being the best kept secret in your
industry?
It's time to build a brand thatgets you noticed.
Go from invisible toirresistible in 90 days with the
brand breakthrough system.
In just 90 days.
Whether you're job searching,pivoting, or aiming higher, this
system gives you the strategyand confidence to own your
career.
All in just 90 days.
(11:05):
Ready to break through?
Learn more atBrandbreakthroughsystem.com.
Step up, stand out, and lead.
Your career is worth it.
SPEAKER_00 (11:16):
Welcome back to the Mid Career Makeover Show.
All right, let's talk about amove nobody ever brings up, but
it's a silent career killer.
Power move number six.
Break the autopilot habit.
You know what I mean.
You show up, log in, do yourjob, and somewhere along the
way, you stopped thinking onpurpose.
(11:36):
You stopped questioning,imagining, initiating.
In neuroscience, there's a termcalled cognitive economy.
Your brain automates patterns toconserve energy.
It's survival, but in yourcareer, it can look like
stagnation.
You stop challengingassumptions, you settle for the
same way, you lose the sparkthat once made you you.
(12:00):
A client of mine had beenworking in the same role for
eight years.
She wasn't unhappy, but shewasn't energized either.
I asked her, When was the lasttime you proposed something
bold?
Gave feedback that made yousweat, took a risk inside your
current role?
She couldn't remember, so wecrafted a 30-day innovation
challenge.
Every week she had to propose anidea, try a new workflow, ask a
(12:24):
big what if question.
She came alive again, and guesswhat?
Her boss noticed.
You should audit yourday-to-day.
What have you been doing onrepeat without questioning?
Then ask, what's a process Icould improve?
What's something I could learnfrom another department?
What's a bold idea I've beensitting on?
I recommend.
(12:44):
Setting a recurring calendarreminder titled Break the
Pattern.
Schedule one curiosityconversation a week with someone
outside your team.
Commit to one risk a week, smallor big, but new.
Because you can't innovate ifyou're sedated by routine.
And now for our final powermove, and it might be my
favorite.
Power move number seven.
(13:05):
Lead before you're given thetitle.
If you're waiting for someone toofficially promote you before
you step up, let me lovingly sayyou're doing it backwards.
Theory time.
Leadership isn't a title, it's abehavior.
In leadership studies, there'ssomething called informal
leadership.
It's influence withoutauthority.
And it's often what gets peoplenoticed for authority.
(13:27):
Example, I had a client who keptgetting passed over for
management roles.
Why?
Because she was doing greatwork, but she wasn't leading.
She started mentoring new hires,volunteered to lead a team
project, started runningmeetings with clarity and
intention.
Guess what happened?
She didn't apply for her nextpromotion.
It was offered to her.
(13:47):
Stop asking, how can I getpromoted?
Start asking, how can I leadright where I am?
Look for gaps, then fill them.
Look for chaos, then bringclarity, look for disengagement,
then be the spark.
Because people who act likeleaders get seen as leaders.
SPEAKER_03 (14:07):
This is your way through.
SPEAKER_00 (14:21):
Welcome back to the Mid-Career Makeover Show.
So let's run it back.
Your seven power moves to levelup your mid-career journey.
Number one, reclaim thenarrative.
Number two, audit your circle.
Number three, position yourselfas a thought leader.
Number four, upskill withpurpose.
(14:43):
Number five, make the ask.
Number six, break the autopilothabit.
And number seven, lead beforeyou're given the title.
Let this episode be your wake-upcall, your blueprint, your
challenge.
You're not behind.
You're not too late.
You're just one bold move awayfrom everything that's been
(15:04):
waiting for you.
So I'll ask you again, whichpower move are you making this
week?
DM me.
Tag the show, share yourtakeaway, and let's start a
chain reaction of mid-careerbreakthroughs.
Until next time, mid-career isyour turning point.
Dream big, take bold action, andown your success because the
(15:24):
best is yet to come.
The Mid-Career Makeover Show.
Seven power moves to level upyour mid-career journey.
SPEAKER_04 (00:11):
It's too late now.
Your child's behind ya.
Wisdom sing again.
Passion on fire.
You've got stories to tell.
And dreams to inspire.
Rise above the noise.
SPEAKER_00 (00:32):
Take your place high.
Welcome to the Mid-CareerMakeover Show, the place where
clarity meets courage, andseasoned professionals like you
stop playing small and startplaying smart.
This week's episode is sponsoredby the Brand Breakthrough
System.
SPEAKER_02 (00:49):
Tired of being the best kept secret in your
industry?
It's time to build a brand thatgets you noticed.
Go from invisible toirresistible in 90 days with the
brand breakthrough system.
In just 90 days.
Whether you're job searching,pivoting, or aiming higher, this
system gives you the strategyand confidence to own your
career.
All in just 90 days.
(01:11):
Ready to break through?
Learn more atBrandbreakthroughsystem.com.
Step up, stand out, and lead.
Your career is worth it.
SPEAKER_00 (01:21):
Today's episode is all about power.
Not the kind you wait to begiven, but the kind you decide
to own.
Maybe you're feeling invisible.
Maybe you've hit a plateau.
Maybe you're wondering, is thisall there is?
Well, today I've got seven powermoves that will shake the dust
off your career dreams, reigniteyour confidence, and push you
back into the driver's seat.
(01:41):
And I'm not talking about vaguemotivational fluff.
I'm talking strategy, action,and transformation.
Before we dive deep into thesepower moves, I want to speak to
your heart because I know whatit feels like to hit the middle
of your career and wonder ifyour best days are behind you.
Let me tell you something loudlyand clearly.
They're not.
(02:02):
You haven't missed your moment.
You haven't peaked.
You are not too late, too tired,too far behind, or too old.
You're seasoned, you're sharperthan you've ever been.
You've got receipts, you've gotwisdom that no certificate can
teach.
You've lived through change,you've adapted, you've overcome.
And all of that makes youdangerous in the best way.
(02:27):
This is your turning point.
If you've been doubtingyourself, let me be the voice
that drowns out that doubttoday.
You've still got big things tobuild, you've still got value to
share.
And you owe it to yourself tofinish your career strong, not
burnt out, not overlooked, notshrinking, but powerful,
purposeful, and proud of how youshowed up.
(02:48):
So when I share these powermoves today, I don't want you to
just hear them.
I want you to decide.
Decide that today is the day youstart moving differently.
Decide that clarity, confidence,and courage will drive the next
season of your life.
Decide to bet on yourself again.
Because the second half of yourcareer, it's yours to win.
SPEAKER_01 (03:06):
Are you ready to break through the noise and
build a career that trulyreflects your potential?
In Think Like a Leader to builda career brand that accelerates
your success.
Levon McKyver James shares theproven strategies behind her
brand breakthrough system.
Learn how to think like aleader, craft your unique value
proposition, and tell a storythat commands attention.
(03:27):
Whether you're looking to standout in your current role or land
your next big opportunity, thisbook is your guide to taking
control of your career and yourfuture.
Don't wait for success to findyou.
Create it.
Get your copy of Think Like aLeader to build a career brand
that accelerates your successtoday, and start building the
brand and life you deserve.
(03:47):
Available on Amazon.
SPEAKER_00 (03:49):
Welcome back to the Mid-Career Makeover Show.
Grab your coffee, pull up yournotes app, and let's get to it.
Power move number one reclaimyour narrative.
This is about getting your storystraight, not just for others,
but for yourself.
Let's talk theory.
Humans think in stories.
Psychologists call it narrativeidentity, the idea that how you
(04:10):
tell your life story shapes howyou live it.
But too often, mid-careerprofessionals start telling
stale stories.
I've always worked inoperations.
I'm just not a tech person.
I don't know if I'm leadershipmaterial.
These scripts get baked intoresumes, LinkedIn profiles,
interviews, and eventuallybelief systems.
For example, I had a client whostarted every interview by
(04:31):
saying, I've been in the samerole for 12 years.
Guess what that told employers?
I'm stagnant.
We flipped it.
Now she says, over the past 12years, I've become the go-to
expert for solving operationalbottlenecks, improving team
productivity, and launchingcost-saving systems that save my
company$500,000.
Same experience.
(04:51):
Totally different story.
Here's what I want you to do: reread your resume and LinkedIn (04:53):
undefined
profile as if you're anoutsider.
Ask, what's the dominantnarrative here?
Is it passive or powerful?
Supportive or stale?
Then rewrite it with these threeprompts.
What am I known for?
What problem do I consistentlysolve?
What's the thread that connectsall my roles?
(05:13):
You are not just your pasttitles.
You are the value you bring, andthat story starts with you.
Here's power move number two.
Audit your circle.
We've all heard that quote.
You're the average of the fivepeople you spend the most time
with.
But let's take it further,because in mid-career, your
circle can either keep you stuckor help you soar.
(05:34):
Let's talk some more theory.
Social psychologists call thissocial contagion.
Your beliefs, ambitions, andeven income levels are shaped by
your social environment.
So let me ask you, are yourconversations filled with what's
possible?
Or why bother?
Are your peers cheering yourgrowth or just surviving?
For instance, one of my clientswas doing everything right
(05:57):
applying, networking, learning.
But her inner circle keptsaying, just be happy you have a
job.
So she stayed small.
Once she joined a mastermindgroup of other ambitious
professionals, her confidencesoared.
She got a mentor and sheactually made a successful
career pivot.
(06:17):
Here's something I want you todo.
Take inventory.
Write down the five people youtalk to the most about your
career.
Then ask, are they ahead of you?
Do they challenge you to grow?
Would you trade careers withthem?
If not, it's time to expand yourcircle.
Join an industry Slack group.
Follow three thought leaders andengage in their comments.
(06:40):
Book a coffee chat with someonein your dream role.
Don't just network for jobs,network for mindset.
Power move number three,position yourself as a thought
leader.
Now I know what some of you arethinking.
Levon, I'm not trying to befamous, but let me be clear.
Thought leadership isn't aboutbeing loud, it's about being
(07:01):
clear.
It's about owning your space assomeone with insight, not just
experience.
Theory check.
Positioning theory says the waypeople see you is shaped by how
you show up in conversations.
Are you seen as the go-toexpert?
Or just someone who hasexperience?
For example, another client ofmine had 20 years in healthcare
(07:21):
operations, but zero onlinepresence.
We started small, one LinkedInpost, a week sharing insights, a
comment on industry trends.
Six months later, she hadLinkedIn connections to take her
to the next level.
Take action, start showing up,start saying something.
You don't have to be everywhere.
You just have to be consistentsomewhere.
Ask yourself, what do I want tobe known for?
(07:44):
What's one myth in my industry Iwant to challenge?
What advice do I wish someonegave me 10 years ago?
You want to be a thought leader?
Start small.
Post once a week on LinkedIn.
Create a free resource.
Checklist, guide, post.
Speak at a virtual event orindustry meetup.
When people can see your brainat work, they start to see your
(08:06):
value.
Power move number four, upskillwith purpose.
(08:26):
I see it all the time.
People collecting certificationslike trading cards.
But here's the deal (08:30):
more learning isn't always more
earning.
In career development, there'ssomething called just-in-time
learning.
It's the idea that the best timeto learn a new skill is when it
directly supports your nextstep, not just someday.
For example, I worked with aclient who wanted to pivot into
project management.
She was about to sign up for a$4,000 course until we
(08:51):
discovered she already hadexperience managing timelines,
budgets, and stakeholders.
All she needed was to learnagile methodology and tighten
her storytelling.
She took one low-cost class,updated her resume, and landed
the job.
Ask yourself, what's the role Iwant next?
What's one skill or tool thatwould make me undeniable?
(09:12):
Then choose learning that'saligned, not random.
Here are some practicalrecommendations to upskill.
Use LinkedIn Learning orCoursera for bite-sized targeted
lessons.
Apply what you learnimmediately, build a project,
volunteer, or post about it.
Don't just get the knowledge.
Show that you're using it.
Power move number five, and theone that scares most people the
(09:35):
most.
Make the ask.
You've done the work, you've gotthe receipts.
But if you're waiting forsomeone to notice and reward
you, you could be waitingforever.
Behavioral economics calls thisthe spotlight effect.
We think people are noticing usmore than they are.
Reality?
Most decision makers are toobusy to connect the dots.
(09:55):
You have to draw the line forthem.
For example, a client of minehad been leading major
initiatives at her job for overa year, but she wasn't getting
promoted.
Why?
She hadn't asked.
She assumed they'd notice.
We role-played the conversation.
She came in with results, aclear ask, and confidence.
Think about what you want (10:15):
a raise, a promotion, a pivot?
Then ask, who do I need to havea conversation with?
What proof can I share?
What's my ideal outcome?
Use the because thereforeframework.
Because I've led XYZ, thereforeI believe I'm ready for role or
salary or project.
(10:35):
Practice the ask with a mentoror coach.
Do it scared, but do it anyway.
You're not being pushy, you'rebeing proactive.
SPEAKER_02 (10:44):
Tired of being the best kept secret in your
industry?
It's time to build a brand thatgets you noticed.
Go from invisible toirresistible in 90 days with the
brand breakthrough system.
In just 90 days.
Whether you're job searching,pivoting, or aiming higher, this
system gives you the strategyand confidence to own your
career.
All in just 90 days.
(11:05):
Ready to break through?
Learn more atBrandbreakthroughsystem.com.
Step up, stand out, and lead.
Your career is worth it.
SPEAKER_00 (11:16):
Welcome back to the Mid Career Makeover Show.
All right, let's talk about amove nobody ever brings up, but
it's a silent career killer.
Power move number six.
Break the autopilot habit.
You know what I mean.
You show up, log in, do yourjob, and somewhere along the
way, you stopped thinking onpurpose.
(11:36):
You stopped questioning,imagining, initiating.
In neuroscience, there's a termcalled cognitive economy.
Your brain automates patterns toconserve energy.
It's survival, but in yourcareer, it can look like
stagnation.
You stop challengingassumptions, you settle for the
same way, you lose the sparkthat once made you you.
(12:00):
A client of mine had beenworking in the same role for
eight years.
She wasn't unhappy, but shewasn't energized either.
I asked her, When was the lasttime you proposed something
bold?
Gave feedback that made yousweat, took a risk inside your
current role?
She couldn't remember, so wecrafted a 30-day innovation
challenge.
Every week she had to propose anidea, try a new workflow, ask a
(12:24):
big what if question.
She came alive again, and guesswhat?
Her boss noticed.
You should audit yourday-to-day.
What have you been doing onrepeat without questioning?
Then ask, what's a process Icould improve?
What's something I could learnfrom another department?
What's a bold idea I've beensitting on?
I recommend.
(12:44):
Setting a recurring calendarreminder titled Break the
Pattern.
Schedule one curiosityconversation a week with someone
outside your team.
Commit to one risk a week, smallor big, but new.
Because you can't innovate ifyou're sedated by routine.
And now for our final powermove, and it might be my
favorite.
Power move number seven.
(13:05):
Lead before you're given thetitle.
If you're waiting for someone toofficially promote you before
you step up, let me lovingly sayyou're doing it backwards.
Theory time.
Leadership isn't a title, it's abehavior.
In leadership studies, there'ssomething called informal
leadership.
It's influence withoutauthority.
And it's often what gets peoplenoticed for authority.
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Example, I had a client who keptgetting passed over for
management roles.
Why?
Because she was doing greatwork, but she wasn't leading.
She started mentoring new hires,volunteered to lead a team
project, started runningmeetings with clarity and
intention.
Guess what happened?
She didn't apply for her nextpromotion.
It was offered to her.
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Stop asking, how can I getpromoted?
Start asking, how can I leadright where I am?
Look for gaps, then fill them.
Look for chaos, then bringclarity, look for disengagement,
then be the spark.
Because people who act likeleaders get seen as leaders.
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This is your way through.
SPEAKER_00 (14:21):
Welcome back to the Mid-Career Makeover Show.
So let's run it back.
Your seven power moves to levelup your mid-career journey.
Number one, reclaim thenarrative.
Number two, audit your circle.
Number three, position yourselfas a thought leader.
Number four, upskill withpurpose.
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Number five, make the ask.
Number six, break the autopilothabit.
And number seven, lead beforeyou're given the title.
Let this episode be your wake-upcall, your blueprint, your
challenge.
You're not behind.
You're not too late.
You're just one bold move awayfrom everything that's been
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waiting for you.
So I'll ask you again, whichpower move are you making this
week?
DM me.
Tag the show, share yourtakeaway, and let's start a
chain reaction of mid-careerbreakthroughs.
Until next time, mid-career isyour turning point.
Dream big, take bold action, andown your success because the
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best is yet to come.
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