HeyJaredOrdinary To Badass
A podcast for women who are capable—but tired of being overlooked in rooms not built for them. Hosted by Marie Sonneman, a law enforcement lieutenant turned leadership coach, this podcast delivers unfiltered conversations, practical career advice, and leadership strategies…
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456: You Learned to Be the Go-To Person. Here’s Why It Can Stall Your Career. (opens the original)
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Being the person that everyone relies on feels like a good thing. ... You know the answers. You solve the problems. You get things done. ... But what if the exact habit that made you valuable is also keeping you stuck? ... In this episode of Ordinary to Badass , Marie breaks down the hidden downside of becoming the go-to person at work—and why constantly solving everyone else’s problems can quietly hurt your chances of moving into bigger leadership roles. ... You’ll learn why answering every que
455: 8 Leadership Lessons from Women Who Changed the Room | Part 2 (opens the original)
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Getting into the room doesn’t mean everyone has the same path forward. And sometimes, working harder isn’t enough to change what happens next. ... In Part 2, Marie explores four more women whose stories offer powerful lessons for navigating your career and leading with intention: Mileva Marić, Taylor Swift, Sheryl Sandberg, and Harriet Tubman. ... From understanding the unwritten rules of opportunity to building leverage after a setback, these stories challenge the idea that leadership is about
454: 8 Leadership Lessons from Women Who Changed the Room | Part 1 (opens the original)
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What can Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Oprah Winfrey, Hedy Lamarr, and Rosalind Franklin teach us about leadership? ... A lot more than “be brave” and “keep going.” ... In Part 1 of this two-part episode, I’m breaking down four leadership lessons from women who changed the room—and the strategy behind how they did it. ... We’re talking about influence, leverage, perception, visibility, and why doing great work is not always enough. ... You’ll learn why being right doesn’t automatically make you influenti
453: The Biggest Promotion Mistake Happens Before You Apply (opens the original)
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Most people start preparing for a promotion when the position opens. ... That’s already too late. ... In this episode, I’m breaking down how to start preparing before the opportunity shows up—so you’re not scrambling to prove you’re ready at the last minute. ... We’ll talk about: What your job announcement is actually telling you How to identify the skills and experience leadership is looking for My Have It, Prove It, Build It method How to create a 6–12 month promotion plan Why you shouldn’t au
452: The Words That Quietly Give Away Your Power (opens the original)
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What if the biggest thing holding you back at work isn't your ability… it's the way you talk about your ability? In this episode, I sit down with engineer, consultant, and creator Kim Porter to talk about imposter syndrome, leading in male-populated industries, and the subtle ways women unintentionally give away their power at work. We dive into: Why saying "I think" can quietly undermine your credibility How to communicate with more confidence without pretending to know everything Why great lea
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