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Crossroads + Catalysts: Leadership & Career Strategy for Directors and Managers
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Feeling stuck in your career? Passed over for promotion? Struggling with leadership challenges that no one prepared you for? You're not alone—and you don't have to navigate these crossroads by yourself.Crossroads & Catalysts is the executive leadership podcast for directors, senior managers, and ambitious professionals ready to advance their careers with strategic clarity and confidence. Shenita Brown, an executive and leadership strategist, delivers actionable career advice, proven leadership frameworks, and the mindset shifts you need to move from stuck to strategic.If you're ready to elevate your leadership and stop perpetuating the poor examples you may have witnessed, this show is for you. You'll learn the leadership development skills that get you promoted, career advancement strategies designed for mid-career professionals, and how to navigate workplace challenges with confidence. We'll tackle the messy, everyday realities of leading teams—giving feedback that lands, holding people accountable without damaging relationships, navigating difficult conversations, and building genuine engagement. And yes, this show will tell you the hard truths you need to hear—because sometimes the issue isn't just your team or your organization, it's you. Real growth requires honest self-reflection, and that's exactly what we'll do together. We'll also cover executive presence, strategic thinking frameworks, decision-making, and other tactics that actually work.Perfect for women leaders, directors seeking executive roles, and professionals ready to turn career uncertainty into their next breakthrough moment. No fluff, no theory—just strategic insights you can implement immediately.New episodes every week. Because every crossroads is an opportunity for growth—and every catalyst starts with a decision.
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Crossroads + Catalysts: Leadership & Career Strategy for Directors and Managers

Crossroads + Catalysts: Leadership & Career Strategy for Directors and Managers

This is a podcast for professionals at a career crossroads - whether you're looking at entering entrepreneurship, feeling stuck in a job that no longer serves you, or navigating leadership changes that leave you questioning your next move. Each episode explores the real challenges behind these momen...

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Want to Lead Well in Your First 90 Days? Assess and Align
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Want to Lead Well in Your First 90 Days? Assess and Align

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