I’m passionate about empowering women and helping to close the gender gap in senior leadership. 

I spent 18 years in tech and biotech sales, holding positions as a VP and EVP, Sales. Along the way I introduced many brand new technologies to market, built a commercial organization from scratch, and scaled a hyper-growth team to achieve 9 digit revenue growth in 2 years.

Despite this success, I struggled for years with my transition from Manager to Director to VP, and even asked myself if I was cut out to be a senior executive.  

Finally, I ‘figured it out’ and had the confidence, knowledge and skills that I needed to be an impactful leader. 

My mission at Insights to Action is to help others get there by sharing what I’ve learned.

I want to use my passion to help more women transition to senior leadership and help leaders make that leap from unsure and unfocused to strategic, decisive and outcome driven - all without burning out. My goal is to help women thrive as executives, instead of merely surviving. 

I would love to work with you on your journey and look forward to connecting!

Read about what some of my clients are saying: https://www.insightstoactioncc.com/testimonials

Katy McFee

Insights to Action Coaching & Consulting

We help women who are aspiring executives break through to senior leadership and thrive as senior leaders, all without burning out. 

Services include:
- Group programs for women looking to break through to executive leadership
- Executive coaching for women executives
- Corporate workshops
- Keynote speaking

Founder & CEO

Invest Ottawa

Sales Advisor - Accelerator Program

Evidence Partners

Evidence Partners is the world leader in software for conducting systematic literature reviews for Clinical Evaluation Reports, HTA, and Evidence-Based Medicine. Evidence Partners software is used by academic, government and industry groups around the world to dramatically improve the quality, speed and transparency of systematic reviews and MEDDEV compliant Clinical Evaluation Reports.

EVP, Sales

Fullscript

Fullscript is a free online supplement dispensary & patient adherence tool - we support practitioners & the wellness of patients at the point of care and beyond.

Grew and scaled sales organization during hyper-growth period, achieving 9 digit growth over 2 years. 

Fullscript raised $240M USD in Series C funding in November 2021.

VP, Sales

Women Powering Technology Ottawa

Women Powering Technology (WPT) is an organization created to inspire, support, elevate and empower women in technology personally, professionally and together as a community.

Board Member / Chair

Spartan Bioscience

Global commercialization of Spartan's CYP2C19 and APOE systems and tests.

Spartan Bioscience is the leader in on-demand DNA testing. The Spartan RX CYP2C19 System identifies carriers of CYP2C19 mutations that affect the metabolism of common drugs. It goes from sample to result in less than 60 minutes from a cheek swab. The Mayo Clinic is currently using the device in a landmark 6,000-patient clinical trial. The Spartan system has received European and FDA regulatory approvals.

Head, Medical Division/ Director, Sales

Roche Diagnostics

Roche Diagnostics is part of the Roche Group including Diagnostics and Pharmaceuticals.  Annual revenues for the Roche Group are over $45 Billion Swiss francs.

Canadian National Representative for the Genome Sequencer FLX,  Managed and grew the next-generation sequencing business in Canada.  Also managed the NimbleGen (Microarray) product line in Central West Canada (Toronto to BC).

Business Development Manager, Gene Sequencing

Sigma Aldrich

Sigma-Aldrich is a leading Life Science and High Technology company, with customers in life science companies, university and government institutions, hospitals and in industry. Sigma-Aldrich operates in 40 countries and has over 7,600 employees providing excellent service worldwide.

Managed key accounts (total revenue $8M+) in Southwestern Ontario and Manitoba, growing the territory through strategic product sales.

Key Account Manager

DNA Genotek Inc

DNA Genotek specializes in DNA collection products from saliva. Oragene is now used by thousands of customers around the world, including Quest Diagnostics and 23andMe. In 2011, DNA Genotek was acquired by OraSure Technologies for $53M.

One of the first sales reps- introduced the Oragene product to market, making some of the first Oragene sales globally. Played an integral role in the early growth of the company by establishing large commercial customers, research and government accounts.  Led a team of 6 reps.

Account Manager/ Sales Manager

I help women become execs and thrive in leadership - Former Exec | Certified Coach | Forbes.com contributor

At Insights to Action I help female execs and aspiring female leaders become the leaders they want to be and thrive as executives all without burning out. 

I offer group coaching programs for women looking to break through to executive leadership and 1:1 immersive executive coaching for current execs who want to level up and show up as the amazing, effective leaders they know they can be, while still living a life they love.

My work rules:

- NO meetings on Fridays
- Block off lunch every day
- No client sessions on Mondays
- No meetings before 9am or after 4:30pm
- No evening or weekend work (unless I choose to)
- No working with clients who aren't aligned with my mission or vision. 
(Even if they want to pay me lots of money)

When I post this, some people actually get pretty upset.
Others are just confused...

"But... how can you build a successful business this way??"
"There's no way your business can be doing that well..."

But the truth is, my business has grown crazy fast,
And continues to grow

Here's how:
- I'm fully present with every client/meeting and NEVER multi-task
- I only focus on what matters, instead of doing too much
- I'm highly efficient during my work day (my phone is on 'focus')
- I'm cognitively sharp because I'm not overworked
- I time block, allowing me to get a lot done

Meaning, my work rules are HELPING me build a successful business!
Not holding me back. 

If we've learned one thing from all the crazy happenings of the last 5 years, it's this:

Put yourself first.
If you don't, who will?
✌️💜

PS. If this post makes you feel activated, ask yourself why. Is it because you don't feel as though you have permission to create firm boundaries?

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#1 in helping women become VPs and thrive in leadership | Former Exec | Certified Coach | Forbes.com contributor | Host of More Women Promoted Podcast

Jacqueline (Jackie) Menzel

As a new manager, I noticed giving feedback to men on my team was no problem,

But to the young women? They fell apart...

Not gonna lie - this really surprised me

It had never even occurred to me that there would be a gender difference in this area

And in thinking about it, I believe it comes down to conditioning.

As women, we often did not grow up receiving a lot of constructive feedback

Generally speaking, we were taught to be 'good girls', to put our hands up, to sit nicely in class... and we gladly complied.

Meanwhile, our male counterparts (generally speaking) were subject to more correction...

So while we grew up getting good girl pats on the head - and internalizing the concept that this is what made us good as people 

They grew up getting used to 'feedback'

Fast forward 10-15 years, and we all enter the professional workforce

Man gets told his report needs some editing. His response, "I'll get on it"

His internal narrative - 'The rest of my report must be amazing.' 

Woman gets told the same thing. Her response, "Absolutely, I'll make this change"

Her internal narrative - 'How did I make such a dumb mistake? I suck at my job.' 

So what can we do about this?

1. As parents, we can raise our girls to accept feedback for what it is and stop expecting them to be perfectly behaved little girls.

2. As women, we can acknowledge our prior conditioning and start working on receiving constructive feedback, without assuming that it's anything more than that. 

Positive self-talk is a key component of this.

3. For men who may be giving feedback, being aware of how someone may perceive direct feedback can help. 

Ensure that your employees feel valued through the process and create a culture of open, supportive feedback in an environment of trust.

The last thing I'll say is that an open, supportive feedback culture is good for everyone, men and women alike. 

Regardless of gender, feedback should always be paired with kindness. 

And ladies, you're amazing. You've got this. Remember that! ✌️💜

I've made a powerful change to how I speak:

Instead of saying "Sorry"
I say "Thank you"

If someone points out an error, instead of saying "OMG, I'm sorry about that!!"

I say, "Thanks for catching that. I'll make that change right away."

Instead of saying "I'm sorry I can't come to the event"

I say, "Thanks for thinking of me, I can't attend but maybe next time"

Instead of saying, "I'm sorry we're starting 5 minutes late"

I say, "Thanks so much for your patience. Let's dive in."

It may seem like a small thing, but it speaks volumes.

Why make this change?

Here are 3 data-backed reasons:

1. Apologizing too frequently reduces self-esteem.
2. When you over-apologize, people lose respect for you (key = over).
3. When you apologize too often, it makes real apologies seem less sincere.

This doesn't mean you should NEVER apologize.
But save it for a situation that actually warrants an apology.

For many people, apologizing is a verbal habit.
It's not even intentional, and you may not realize you're doing it. 

Lesson: Be intentional about when you apologize 
You'll come across as more confident and it will mean so much more when you do apologize. 

Plus, thanking someone feels great for both of you!

Do you have any verbal habits that you've changed? 
Let me know in the comments ✌️💜

Ever been judged by other women at work? 

Here’s the truth that most don't consider:

We've all heard the narrative that women don't support each other
Because we're threatened or competitive

I've ever heard people say that's how women are designed! 
(ummmm... no)

Here's another perspective:

Women may be judging you 
Because they haven't given themselves permission
To live the way you're living.

YOU represent what they feel they can't have.

I had this epiphany recently,
Talking to a woman who had a long corporate career

She was sharing stories about the judgement she received:

- When taking a break at lunch
- Coming in late or leaving early
- Doing a walking meeting with a colleague

And that this judgement always came from other women!

Reflecting, this made perfect sense to me.
Many women never give themselves a break!

As women, we feel as though we need to do it all.
And if we struggle to take these liberties,
It's easy to judge others who do

Whereas our male counterparts often have no issue doing what's right for them
So they don't care when we do it too!

Basically, it's rooted in jealousy,
Not malice.

So, ladies, this is your reminder:
It starts with us.

Giving ourselves some empathy
Giving ourselves a break.

Allowing ourselves to create the boundaries we need to thrive,
Not just survive in our jobs.

Because once we do that, 
It's really easy to support other women doing the same thing.

In fact, women who do this often become one another's biggest cheerleaders ✌️💜

I remember having no clue why I wasn't being promoted

I was running the sales and marketing function
I was part of the senior leadership team
I was working my a$$ off
Reporting to the CEO
My team loved me

And I was still being told I wasn't 'ready'

I did all of this for 5 years and never got that VP title

And I see so many of you in the exact same situation

The good news is, I finally figured it out 
And went on to become a successful VP and EVP

Here are the 3 lessons I learned:

1. If you're feeling stuck like I was, it doesn't mean you aren't ready
It may just mean you don't know how to show people you are

And this is 100% learnable. 

2. If you're running around like crazy in back-to-back meetings,
It's really hard to show up as an effective executive

Slow down to speed up.

3. A proven system and the right support make it 10x easier and faster
My sponsor was a key reason I became a VP

And I've since helped hundreds of women start to show up as VP-ready with my proven system

Just last week, two MORE women shared promotion announcements with me!! 

If you've been following me and looking for a sign to join my VP coaching program, this is it

Until Nov 30th, I'm offering a $900 discount off the price of the program 
This is your opportunity to make 2026 the year you get promoted. 

We start in January. 
DM me if you want in!
✌️💜

Women: Ever been called 'too assertive'?

This happens all the time - to women... 
But have you ever heard a man described this way?

Of course not! 

This "feedback" is rooted in bias and gender stereotypes
And it happens every day.

Assertiveness is seen as a key leadership trait,
And it's considered a good thing,
In men.

But in women, not so much.

Why??

Well (here come the gender stereotypes),
We're conditioned to see women as warm and nurturing,

So when we act assertively, people's brains get confused, resulting in something called the likeability backlash.

And this backlash can actually have a negative impact on women's careers!

So, to summarize:
When women display a leadership trait,
It can negatively impact their careers.

Believe it or not, I'm not trying to depress you here...

As women, we can learn to communicate in ways that allow us to be assertive,
And also combat the likeability backlash

And I teach this to women every day,

But truthfully, I'm waiting for a time when we don't have to do this

Let's stop asking women to jump through hoops
And just broaden our perspective on what a leader looks like ✌️💜

*Repost if you agree because more people need to hear this message!!

The most successful people wake up at 4am

Average guru morning routine:
- up at 4am
- freezing cold shower
- drink some lemon cayenne water (remember, we're fasting until dinner)
- make bed
- run a marathon
- read an entire book
- write an entire book
- another freezing cold shower
- mediate for 1hr
- make bed one more time
- start work

Okay, I'm kidding a little, but we've all seen these crazy routines! 

On the flip side,

Here's a typical morning for almost ALL of my career:
- never woke up before 6:45am
- shower in the morning? HA! Good one.
- never, ever skipped coffee (seriously??)
- spent my mornings chasing my kids around
- made it to my first meeting with 0 minutes to spare. Okay, sometimes 5mins late.

What's my point?

Well first, blanket advice is BS

A single, 27-year-old guy DOES have more hours in the day than a 38-year-old single mom of 3

We don't all live the same life,
And that's ok.

Second, you don't need the perfect 'guru' routine to be successful

I worked my way up to becoming a VP and EVP,
All without 5am runs or freezing cold showers

Now that I'm running my own business and have more freedom at work and support at home, I've made some changes:

- I'm up at 6:15am (sometimes earlier)
- I exercise and meditate in the morning before work

But these things aren't REQUIRED to build a happy life or successful career.

Do what works for you. 

And it's a-ok if 5am wake-ups and cold plunges don't make the list ✌️💜

I’m a woman and mother...
And I'm also ambitious and career-driven

I'm a professional...
And I also have tattoos, wear ripped jeans and drop the occasional F-bomb

I’m a vegan...
And I’m also strong and healthy (and yes, get enough protein)

I’m in my mid 40s...
And I'm also in the best shape of my life, and full of energy

Ladies, let’s stop worrying so much about:
- Aging
- Haters
- Stereotypes
- And what we 'shouldn't' be able to do

And let’s start deciding which stereotypes we're going to smash

Because guess what?
People WILL have opinions about what you can and can’t do...

But only you get to decide whether you want to listen 
Or prove them wrong. ✌️💜

PS. Tell me, what are you doing that you didn’t think you could?

Milestones are fake

I felt behind because I was single at 26
And it seemed like everyone else was getting engaged.

I felt behind because I took 6 years to finish university,
While my friends were starting real jobs 

I felt behind because I wasn't a VP at 35
While my male peers seemed to be getting promoted ahead of me.

Here's the thing:
I ended up finding true love at 39
I've built the career of my dreams
I became a VP and EVP in the end

It all happens in good time.

Instead of stressing out because you're not there today

Try to find the good in where you are.

Yes, take action to achieve your dreams.

But remember that life is all about the journey.

And you're on your own path ✌️💜

PS. I look at my life now, and I wouldn't change a darn thing.

We’ve just helped 2 more women land first-time Sr. Director & VP roles! 🎉

These clients make on average $50K more than their last role. 👏

Here's what most people don't realize:
The key to getting to that next level is 100% learnable

All you need is the right system and guidance.

Want to be next?

If you’re looking to become a VP and you’re:

- A woman working in corporate
- At the Sr. Manager, Director or Sr. Director level
- Ready to be part of the best club around

Apply to learn how we can help you land a VP role and crush it!

(Without burning out...)

Apply using the link in the comments or go to insightstoactioncc(dot)com/apply and I'll send you the info! ✌️💜

3 myths I need to bust about the gender pay gap:

1. Women make less because we negotiate less

I thought this was true for a long time!  But in a study from a couple of years ago, women negotiated MORE than men...

And we were still paid less. 

2. The gender pay gap is the result of choosing different professions. 

Not true. Unless you consider 'woman doctor' or 'women lawyer' a different job

3. Becoming a parent impacts salaries for all parents

Ha! Not at all. 

Men's pay goes up by 6% for each child born and women's decreases by 4%.

I'm sharing this because for many women, this time of year represents the weeks/months that we work for free compared to our male counterparts

Because of the pay gap.

Unless we get serious about making real change, 
This gap is expected to persist for another CENTURY

This is what bias looks like.

And this is why I want more women at the table,
Making these changes from the top.

But for today, I just want to help women make more money!

If you struggle to negotiate and want some help,
Grab my free negotiation guide for women here: https://lnkd.in/dxU_arsP

Repost to spread the word and help more women get that next raise. ✌️💜 

And follow me Katy McFee for more posts on women in leadership.

I've only had 1 woman boss - for 5 months of my 18-year corporate career, 

I worked at 6 different companies during that time...

Yall, this is crazy! 

The one woman boss I did have was awesome
She was super smart and inspiring.

And... her boss (the Director) was also a badass woman leader...
This short time had a major impact on what I believed I could achieve.

It allowed me to see myself as a powerful woman leader. 
Because I saw other women doing it. 

It planted the seed...

Just a few months later, the company changed the reporting structure, 
I had to report back into the Canadian team,
Where my manager and his boss were both men.

Maybe you're thinking... does the gender of who you report to even matter?

Absolutely, it does!

By the time I was a director, trying to become a VP for the first time, 
I had NO female mentors or role models to look up to...
Or to reach out to for advice and guidance.

I had one amazing mentor who was a man,
And I'm truly grateful for him,

But advice from a 6'3" alpha male with a stay-at-home wife isn't always applicable!
I was the only woman at the table and a single mom...
I was in a different boat.

When I realized this number - 5 months - it really hit me...

This is why I'm so passionate about having more women executives,

And why I'm so passionate about helping other women break through to executive leadership.

I want to be the role model I never had for others,
I want to take you by the hand and show you the ropes,
And then I want you to do it for other women. 

That's my 'why' ✌️💜 

PS. If you're looking for a woman to help you get there, DM me and let's chat.

Women executives are at a disadvantage.

Simply by being the only one at the table

Don't believe me?
Let me paint the picture.

First, meet Adam:
He works as a VP at a tech start-up, where he's made a bunch of buddies on the exec team
They often grab lunch or drinks after work, and golf once a week

During which, they talk about:
- Problems in the business
- Growth strategies 
- Challenges with their team etc....

*Adam's wife is home with the kids, so he can be late a few nights a week

Then there's Sarah:
She also works as a VP at a tech start-up, where she's the only woman exec
She's trying to build relationships, but the friendships among her male colleagues run deep

Not only that, although she's the breadwinner, she's still the default parent at home:
- She has to pick the kids up at daycare for 5pm
- Once she's home, she's getting dinner on the table and lunches packed
- She feels as though it doesn't stop until she collapses into bed

*She has no one to talk to about her job - her friends are all teachers and stay-at-home moms, and her husband doesn't want to talk about work all the time. 

Do we see the disadvantage here?

The networks that men organically build, 
Just by being surrounded by others like them

And believe me, I'm not blaming anyone here,
But I think this needs to change

Which is why I'm launching the Women's Executive Mastermind

It will be a small, curated group of women at the VP level and up
And it will be a space to solve challenges, talk shop, level up and talk about the things you can't talk about anywhere else

In a safe and confidential environment

If this sounds like what you've been craving, DM me "EXEC MASTERMIND" and I'll get in touch to share more.

Let's level the playing field ✌️💜

Women work harder than men to become executives

Like it or not, that's just the truth.

I've seen this anecdotally, and the data supports it

Let me explain:

The leadership gap starts at the very first promotion to manager
And at every level, women will have a harder time earning that promotion.

As a result, the women who actually do become senior leaders
Tend to be hyper-achieving, highly accomplished and very talented

We've set the bar so high for women
That the ones who clear it can often run circles around their male counterparts

And yet... one of biggest challenges senior women share with me is a lack of confidence!
An unrelenting feeling of imposter syndrome

So the goal of this post is to talk to those women:

If you're a women in (senior) leadership,
And you aren't sure you belong,
Let me be the one to tell you:

Girl, you freaking belong.

Believe me. 

You probably belong more than some of your male counterparts,

And it's time to start owning the seat at the table you worked so hard to get.

Ladies, remember this:

They've set the bar crazy high for you
You cleared that bar and got a seat at the table
You belong there just as much as anyone else ✌️💜

PS. If you want a seat at the table and haven't found the right mentor to help you get there, send me a DM. Let's make 2026 your year. 

Follow me Katy McFee for more posts on women in leadership

I barely lasted 2 years at my ‘dream’ job

I wanted this job REALLY badly

It was a big goal to work at this company and in the space

And then bailed 2 years in. Why?

1. My Manager
2. The resulting culture

I was making great money, selling a groundbreaking technology that I was hugely passionate about to the coolest customers ever...

One of my customers was the scientific advisor for Jurassic freaking Park!!

My technical counterpart was amazing - we became great friends.

The only problem? My Manager...

He played toxic mind games
I felt unsupported and unappreciated
I didn't feel as though he cared about my success

The politics on the team were distracting and stressful.

I was miserable.

So, after trying to 'stick it out' for a while, I jumped ship

This is your friendly reminder that people really do quit bad managers, even when everything else is great. ✌️💜

Give this a repost to share this reminder!

Making money used to be my #1 goal

And I do not apologize for this! 
(Or regret it)

Growing up, I saw the same trend over and over:

Women relying on their husbands financially, 
And either a) having no power in the relationship 
Or b) getting screwed if things didn’t work out.

I remember saying:
"I will never rely on a man for money. 
I will always be self-sufficient"

And in the years that followed, I made sure I was.

I worked my a$$ off for many years to make it happen.

And I received my fair share of judgement when my kids were little 
Because I worked a lot and traveled for business

Are there things that I regret missing?
Yeah, of course.

But on the flip side:
- When I got divorced I was able to buy my ex out of the house so the kids didn't have to move
- When I had to leave an abusive relationship, I had the power to walk out because I was not financially dependent
- When my eldest needed additional resources, I could send them to a Montessori, where they are truly thriving

These things all require money.

With all of this behind me, making money is no longer my top priority, 
And for that I'm grateful

But my ambition served its purpose, and I wouldn't change it.

It gave me choice and security, for myself and my kids.

So here’s your gentle reminder:

1. Ladies, it’s ok to care about money.

We often feel guilty about wanting to make money.
But this gives us choice and freedom, and we're allowed to want this. 

2. Think twice before judging someone's priorities.
We all have our own stories and situations that shape our motivations ✌️💜

Corporate hustle culture is dead.

Or quickly dying... And I'm here for it!

It's easy to see what's killing it:

- Burnout following a global pandemic while homeschooling kids
- 10s of thousands of people... or is it now hundreds of thousands... laid off from companies they loved and believed in
- The realization that we're no longer willing to put up with long commutes or 10hr days at the office for no reason

There has been a shift, and things are not going back.

More people than ever are
- insisting on flexibility at work
- building their personal brands online
- unapologetically creating a side hustle
- turning their side hustle into their full-time gig
- prioritizing time with their kids over spending 12hr days in the office

And I think it's amazing!

If you want to build a career you love, you still need to work hard

But there's more space for boundaries and creating your own path than ever before

I see more women leaders than ever, who are showing up in the boardroom and also unapologetically blocking off their calendars at 3:30pm to do bus pick-up

We've seen the light, and we can't unsee it

Who's with me? ✌️💜

We tell girls they can do anything they want

The truth is, this just isn't enough...

If we aren't giving boys this message
We'll never see real change

The reality in today's society is this:

Men hold the power. So...

THEY need to believe women are equal
THEY need to be ready to promote more women
THEY need to take on more domestic work at home

If we want to see real change, we need both men and women on board.

My partner does most of the meal prep/ dinners during the week,

He does more than half of bedtimes with our 5-year-old,
He gets him dressed and makes his lunch every day,
He does school drop-off and pick-up. 

He gets breakfast ready while I'm working out.

We are modelling non-traditional gender roles in our home
And it's 100% intentional.

I want my boys to be those men.

We need to model the behaviours and have the conversations with our boys
In addition to inspiring our girls to take on whatever they want in life

Relying on telling girls they can do anything they want 
Is making them solely responsible for fixing the gender gap

And frankly, it's not enough to make real change. 

This is the time to shape the next generation
Who's with me? ✌️💜

Follow me Katy McFee for more posts on women in leadership

I *thought* I was super healthy!!

But recently, I discovered there was more to my story under the surface...

For context: 

I'm 46, vegan and have been invested in health my entire life
I exercise regularly, eat (mostly) whole foods and meditate daily

I wear a Whoop
I almost never drink alcohol

Y'all.. I do all the things!

I thought that I was about as healthy as they come

Not long ago, I was offered the opportunity to try out NiaHealth

This is a proactive health platform that tests 150+ biomarkers and provides an assessment to help you live a longer, healthier life.

Of course, I jumped at the chance - I love this stuff!

They came to my house, drew some blood and got a urine sample

And just a few days later, I got the results that shocked this overachiever:

Suboptimal (ie. elevated) LDL and non-HDL cholesterol levels!

WTF?!?!

Now, the great thing about their test is that they also test for the specific subfactors 
That we know matter most for cardiovascular risk:  LP(a) and ApoB 

In my case, both of these are optimal, which is great

So I know there's no emergency,
But it's still something I should focus on lowering to decrease my risk.

(*And luckily they provide next steps for how to do that)

The other thing I discovered is that my blood pressure is reeeeaaally low
Low enough that I should also keep an eye on that...

Here's the lesson: Just because you're healthier than "most", 
Just because you look healthy on the outside,

Doesn't mean you're 100% healthy

These tests are available to the general public and honestly, if you can swing it, you should invest in this

Yes, you have to pay for them
But the information they give you can have a huge impact

It certainly has for me....✌️💜

Most women are afraid to share their wins

And it holds them back. Here's why:

First, I'll say that the reasons women don't advocate for themselves are 100% valid:

1. You've been conditioned your whole lives to be good, polite, and work hard with your head down

Those beliefs and behaviours are deeply ingrained.

2. You face real bias in the workplace, and speaking up can get you labelled as 'difficult' or 'b!tchy'

We know this, so we avoid it. 

3. No one has ever taught you how to do this in a way that feels good

Without a guide or a process, you're left to handle these awkward conversations on your own... 

These things are all true
And they can be great excuses

But I promise you, they aren't serving you
And they definitely aren't helping you land that promotion

If you aren't creating regular visibility into the great things you're doing

You will never get the recognition you deserve

Working hard with your head down simply does not work

This is a topic I feel passionately about

Because there's nothing I hate more than seeing a smart, ambitious woman 

Whose career is stalled because she isn't sharing her wins and goals.

I've discovered that with the right process and frameworks

It's actually really easy to create visibility into the great things you're doing,

And your career goals.

I've put all of this together into my workshop:
From Invisible to Influential: My 4 Step Recognition Framework

Spend 90 minutes with me
And leave with actual tools you can start using right away to get the recognition you deserve and need. 

We'll workshop 5 exercises so you know:

- What the right things to focus on are
- How to create weekly visibility in a way that's effective
- How to ensure you're talking about career goals every month
- Who you need to focus on outside of your manager
- How to ensure these stakeholders see your value

I ran this workshop 2 weeks ago, and the feedback was so strong that I've decided to do it one more time this year and it's happening tomorrow!

Register here: https://lnkd.in/ds8A54zT

Let's get you seen, and promoted ✌️💜

2x Female Founder & Global Speaker ➭ Podcast Host (Top 5%) ➭ I post about how to write KILLER Resumes and Land Jobs Faster ➭ Resume Assassin & Sidekick! 💪

I’ll take you from feeling stuck to unstoppable. 💪

I write resumes, optimize profiles, and create LinkedIn content that showcase the badass you already are so the world can see it too.

A little secret? Job searching and personal branding have always felt like a game to me. 

And as a woman who thrives on competition, I love finding creative ways to help you win. 
But it wasn’t always that way. 

When I first started Resume Assassin, I thought I was just helping people find jobs. 
Now I help people change their lives. 

Because when your story is told the right way (with confidence, strategy, and a little bit of edge) opportunities start chasing you.

After working with over 4,000 executives, professionals, and business owners, I’ve learned one thing: most people aren’t bad at their jobs—they’re just bad at bragging about themselves. 

That’s where I come in.

I help you:
💥 Craft a killer resume and LinkedIn profile that land higher-paying jobs in record time
💥 Create authentic, engaging content that attracts clients, board seats, and new opportunities
💥 Build a personal brand that makes you unforgettable online

Results that make me proud:
✅ 4,000+ clients served
✅ 270+ LinkedIn recommendations + 173+ 5-star Google reviews
✅ 90% of clients land higher-paying roles within 2 months
✅ $2M+ in new client revenue through my ghostwriting
✅ Featured clients at Google, Amazon, SpaceX, Tesla, and more

Whether you’re ready for your next 6-figure role, want to grow your brand on LinkedIn, or need help finding your voice online, I’ve got you.

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Being easy to work with is so undervalued. Here's how I learned this. 

I once worked with a guy who had all the credentials.

Smart. 
Experienced. 
Technically brilliant.

But he was SO hard to work with.

-He didn’t communicate clearly.
-He argued over small details.
-He made every project feel heavier than it needed to be.

The ripple effect was massive:

• His peers avoided collaborating with him.
• His boss spent extra hours smoothing over conflicts.
• I lost time re-explaining tasks that should’ve been simple.
• The culture suffered...people felt drained, not energized.
• Heck, even the company lost credibility.

The sad part?

His reputation overshadowed his talent.
People stopped wanting him on projects.
Opportunities passed him by.

All because he wasn’t easy to work with.

Here’s the truth:

👉 Technical skills might land you the role.
👉 But being easy to work with keeps you in the room.

It’s not soft.
It’s not secondary.

It’s a competitive advantage.

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I battled negative self-talk for years (and still do sometimes).

I know what it’s like to go through life 
feeling like your own worst enemy.

Questioning yourself.
Doubting your worth.
Wondering if you’ll ever be enough.

That’s why I love simple reframes like this.
They’re small, almost invisible shifts in thought.

But over months and years, they rewrite the way you speak to yourself.
The way you show up in your career.
Even the opportunities that come your way.

Tiny course corrections. 
Massive transformations.

Because the way you treat yourself sets the tone for everything else in your life.

🔁 Share if you agree!

Thanks Colby Kultgen for the inspo! 💜 

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People see someone land a great job and think they’re “lucky.”

But it’s rarely luck.
It’s usually persistence you didn’t see.

💪 They applied to more roles.
💪Refined their resume more times.
💪Updated their LinkedIn more consistently.
💪Reached out to more people.

Got rejected far more than they ever mention.

You only see the offer letter.
You missed the effort.

Most job seekers tweak their resume once, apply to a handful of roles, and quit when nothing hits.

Meanwhile, the candidates who win?

They iterate.
They test.
They optimize.

They keep showing up — long after others stop.

The truth no one talks about:
A job search isn’t about perfection.
It’s about consistent action.

The “perfect” resume that finally gets traction?
It may be version 8… or 18.

The LinkedIn post that gets recruiters DM’ing?
It’s the result of months of showing up.

The candidate with multiple offers?
They had dozens of applications, conversations, and rejections before anything finally clicked.

This isn’t luck.
It’s persistence meeting preparation.

And if you want to stack the odds in your favor, your best move is simple:
-Start optimizing.
-Start iterating.
-Start checking what’s actually working.

A great first step?
👉 Run your resume through my free ATS Analyzer to see how it scores and get instant, personalized tips to land interviews faster:
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Small improvements compound.
Consistent effort wins.

And the candidates who stay in the game the longest — they’re the ones who get hired.

Let’s get you there.

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The scariest part?
I might have believed him too.

A client called me in a panic on Saturday morning.

She said a “hiring manager” from a Fortune 500 company reached out. 
There was a job that matched her background perfectly. 
With a $350K salary (sweet, right?!).

He told her:
❌ Her resume didn’t make it past the ATS filters
❌ She needed a complete overhaul
❌ He could “help”

It all sounded professional.
But a few red flags started popping up:

🚩 The job wasn’t posted on LinkedIn or the company website
🚩 The “hiring manager” reached out on a Saturday morning through the comments section
🚩 The salary range was VERY competitive (high!!)
🚩 There was a lot of URGENCY
🚩 The job wasn't posted on the company website
🚩 Outlook email (this was the DEAD giveaway, but you had to look closely)

Still… his profile looked legit.
✔️ 4,000+ followers
✔️ Reputable Fortune 500 companies on his professional experience section
✔️ Recommendations
✔️ I even had mutual connections with this guy!!

Without some serious digging, anyone could have fallen for it.

Finally, the truth came out:
He was trying to get her to pay for services she didn't need.

Here’s the problem:
These scammers know exactly how to hook you.

They dangle your dream job.
They make you feel chosen.
They offer the perfect salary.

And then… the bait and switch.
They want your money. Or worse.

⚠️ Job seekers: please beware.

If something feels too good to be true, slow down and double-check:
✅ Verify the job on the company site
✅ Confirm the recruiter’s email domain
✅ Trust your gut

Because even the most “credible” profile can be fake.

Have you ever been scammed on LinkedIn? Tell us your story!
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Stop pouring yourself into a job that doesn’t see your value.

If you’re constantly:

Staying late
Going the extra mile
Delivering results

…but still feeling invisible, it’s not you. 
It’s them.

You’re not unmotivated. 
You’re undervalued.

A company that truly respects you will:

💪 Celebrate your wins, not just demand more.
💪Hear you, and act when you speak up.
💪 Honor your boundaries and your life outside work.
💪 Grow talent from within instead of always looking elsewhere.
💪 Invest in your growth with real opportunities.
💪 Make staying feel like a choice, not a trap.
💪 Pay you fairly for your impact, not what’s convenient.

Loyalty is earned, not one-sided.
If they won’t meet you halfway, step back without guilt. 

Protect your energy. 
Recognize your worth.

The right place won’t make you question it.
It will show you every day.

If you’re feeling stuck or overlooked, this is your reminder: 
You deserve better.

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Nobody talks about the fear of posting on LinkedIn.
It's REAL, and it's holding you back.

I see it every week.
SUPER impressive executives.
Terrified of putting their voice out there. 

My cybersecurity client was one of them.
He was terrified to post.

Terrified of saying the wrong thing.
Terrified of being judged by his peers.
Terrified of “not sounding smart enough.”

So he stayed quiet.
For years.

Meanwhile, others (less experienced others) were showing up. 
And THEY were landing all of the opportunities. 

I'm talking speaking invitations, media opportunities, board seats, consulting contracts, fractional roles, and recruiter outreach.

When we started working together, he made one commitment: 
I’m finally going to put my voice out there.

Guess what?!
His first post wasn’t perfect.
But we hit publish anyway.

Then something incredible happened:

I helped him find his voice.
He built confidence.
He started sharing stories from his 20+ years in cybersecurity.

And opportunities started pouring in—
Panels, partnerships, interviews, even a board conversation.

Today?

He can’t imagine his life without LinkedIn.
He loves sharing what he knows because he sees how much it helps others.
He feels visible. Relevant. Connected.

And he’s growing faster than he ever did by staying silent.
Your voice is bigger than the fear holding you back.

What was the moment you realized you needed a presence on LinkedIn?

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Fear of Posting on LinkedIn

Resumes win interviews. Your attitude wins opportunities.

I’ve seen this across every industry, level, and job search.

A strong resume gets you in the door, but how you show up once you’re there determines everything that happens next.

Hiring managers notice more than skills.

They notice how you communicate, collaborate, and carry yourself when things get hard.

If you want to become the person people want to work with, 
focus on how you operate:

• Bring solutions—not just problems
• Follow through without repeated reminders
• Stay composed when pressure rises
• Communicate clearly and respectfully
• Treat everyone with professionalism

People like this:
✅ Earn trust quickly
✅ Get invited onto high-impact projects
✅ Build relationships that create opportunities
✅ Grow faster because people want to invest in them

People who make work harder than it needs to be:
🚫 Miss out on roles that require collaboration
🚫 Create friction without realizing it
🚫 Lose support at the moments they need it most

Your resume opens the door.
Your behavior determines how far you go.

Skills get attention.
Attitude keeps it.

Be the person others advocate for
not just the person who looks good on paper.

If this resonates, feel free to share it.
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Everyone’s chasing the wrong thing.

The perfect title.
The perfect job.
The perfect “next step.”

But here’s the secret: your path doesn’t exist yet. 
You create it.

If you’re stuck, don’t chase jobs. 
Chase yourself.

The happiest version of you.
The strongest version.
The most confident, present, healed version of you.

Do that first, and watch what happens:
🔥 Happiness draws better opportunities
🔥 Strength makes tough choices easier
🔥 Confidence gives you courage to take bold risks
🔥 Presence shows you what you’ve been missing all along
🔥 Healing stops you from tripping over your own success

I spent 10 years chasing titles.
Then 10 years chasing me.

Guess which one really made a difference?
💪 I worked on myself
💪 Shared what I learned every day on LinkedIn
💪 Showed up consistently

People tuned in
Over time, they became clients and peers.

Stop chasing jobs. 
Start chasing you. 
Everything else follows.

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Stop being overlooked.
(It’s not about working harder.)

I spent years being invisible.

Head down. 
Great work. 
Zero recognition.

Man, can I grind out some work!!
Thought I was crushing it!!

Then I realized:
Your work won’t speak for itself. 
You have to speak for your work.

Here’s what actually moves the needle: 👇

❌ Wait for recognition
✅ Share weekly wins. Send updates. Make your contributions impossible to miss.

❌ Be the loudest voice
✅ Be the most useful voice. Offer insights that make others’ jobs easier and elevate your team.

❌ “It’s not ready yet”
✅ Share progress, not perfection. People remember those who think out loud and take initiative.

❌ Say yes to everything
✅ Choose projects that highlight your unique strengths and measurable impact.

❌ Hope your boss advocates for you
✅ Build relationships across teams. Influence grows horizontally, not just vertically.

❌ Hide behind LinkedIn posts
✅ Speak up in meetings. Ask smart questions. Own the room.

❌ “I’ve been so busy”
✅ Frame your impact: “I reduced processing time by 30%” or “I improved team onboarding efficiency.” Make results visible.

Here’s the truth:

Visibility isn’t politics.
Visibility isn’t boasting.
It’s strategic self-advocacy.

Don’t wait for someone to spotlight you.
Build your own career spotlight.

What’s the first step you’ll take this week to make your work impossible to ignore? 👇

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Stop Being Invisible

I ran a 60-day LinkedIn content experiment with 3 executives. 
Here’s what I learned.

You can post every day.
You can write the “perfect” hook.
You can follow every best practice on this platform…

And still feel invisible.

Because the problem usually isn’t effort.
It’s the missing system behind the effort.

Over 60 days, I watched these executives transform their presence.
Not because they posted more.
Because they finally had a structure that made their content mean something.

Here’s what actually worked 👇

💪 3C Framework: 
Clear story. Consistent message. Constant reinforcement. 
Their content finally sounded like them—not recycled advice.

💪Content System: 
Idea hunting, hook formulas, and posts built around real audience questions. When they stopped guessing, engagement skyrocketed.

💪 Connection Campaign: 
10–20 ICP-aligned connections per day, no pitching for 60 days. 
Real conversations → real trust → real opportunities.

💪 Profile Optimization: 
We turned their profiles from “online resumes” into demand-gen assets with strong headlines, banners, and About sections that actually convert.

Nothing here is complicated.
But without a system, most people are just posting with zero success.

Start with one lever.
Tell one story from your lived experience.
Then repeat.

Do → Write → Post → Repeat.

The full breakdown is in my latest podcast + YouTube episode.
Link in the comments.

What is your best content tip on LinkedIn?

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Your skills might get you noticed, 
but this one thing will get you hired.

Most job seekers think landing a role is all about:
 A perfect resume, LinkedIn profile, or technical expertise.

(They're not wrong!!!)

But here’s what I've witnessed: 
The people who get remembered (and hired) aren’t just skilled. 
They’re intentional, genuine, and kind in how they show up.

Think about it:

When someone treats you with respect, engages thoughtfully, or acknowledges your experience, you feel: 

Seen.
Valued.
Confident.

This is what hiring managers notice, guys!!

And here’s how you can show it in your job search:

• Respond promptly and thoughtfully
• Engage authentically on LinkedIn
• Celebrate others’ wins and contributions
• Share knowledge and insights freely
• Include and uplift voices that often get overlooked

Kindness isn’t weakness…it’s a career multiplier.

It strengthens your network, creates opportunities, and makes you unforgettable.

Your skills got you here.
Your presence and authenticity will get you hired.

P.S. How do you show kindness in your job search or professional interactions?

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This will get you hired.

Your expertise is priceless.
But only if the right people can actually find you.

Here’s the problem most job seekers face:

You’ve spent years building skills, solving problems, and delivering results.
But when it comes to your next opportunity. 
Nobody sees your full story.

No visibility.
No clarity.
No way to show why you’re the perfect fit.

So what happens?

You send resumes into a black hole.
You apply to dozens of roles with little to no response.
You watch others, sometimes less qualified, land the jobs you want.

It’s not your fault.

You were taught to do the work, not to market yourself or tell your story.

That’s why I’ve helped 4,000+ clients revamp resumes, optimize LinkedIn profiles, and craft stories that get them noticed:

Not with fluff.
Not with exaggeration.
Just honestly, strategically, and effectively.

Because when your story is clear and your value undeniable:

Recruiters reach out.
Interviews multiply.
And you stop chasing jobs...you start choosing the roles you want.

Your experience. 
Your expertise. 
Your next career move.

It’s worth more than it’s being seen for today.

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Let me tell you about the time I threw away $65K+.
And why it was the best decision of my life. 

I spent years (and lots of $$$) earning my degrees. 
I had a great job. 
Amazing benefits. 
Security.

But fulfillment? HA! Zero. 
I was unchallenged, unmotivated, uninspired.

The truly scary part?  
I couldn’t see anything better for me, but I knew I needed more.

If you know me, you know that I FEAR change. 
As a kid, I cried when my dad sold our full-size family van. 
I bawled when I moved to Austin, leaving my Iowa family behind. 

Leaving stability, comfort, predictability...well, it sucks!
But growth doesn’t happen in comfort zones. 💪

If I wouldn't have taken those steps, then I wouldn't be where I am today.
And now, I do what I love every single day. 

I help people get visible. 
Land the roles they deserve. 
And (most days), I feel like I make a real impact.

Even better, I can block my schedule to bake brownies with my son whenever I want. 💜 

For anyone scared to take the next step:
• Change is scary, but stagnation is worse
• Your dream job won’t find you—you have to create it
• Take small, intentional steps. Each one builds momentum
• Align your skills, story, and platform—and people notice

I feel like I have finally found freedom, fulfillment, impact.
The work is hard, but it’s SO worth it 💪

If you’re stuck wondering if you should take the leap: you should. 
Your next chapter is waiting 

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Job searching can be pretty simple.
(But not if you’re doing it the wrong way)

Most people think it’s a numbers game.

→ Apply to dozens of jobs
→ Send hundreds of resumes
→ Hope someone notices

And still… nothing happens.

So how do you know if your approach isn’t working?
You’re invisible to employers.

↳ 90% of job seekers never get noticed.
Your applications blend in.

↳ Resumes and cover letters look like everyone else’s.
You’re exhausted but not seeing results.

↳ Constant effort, minimal impact.
You can’t see a clear path forward.

↳ You don’t know how to stand out or get noticed.
You can keep doing what everyone else is doing.

But doing more of the same won’t get different results.

Job search success comes from strategy, not volume.
It’s about becoming unforgettable.

Do you agree?

💪 Watch my full episode for the exact steps to stand out (link in comments).

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Your job title doesn’t make people trust you.
How you show up does.

And the same thing I tell my clients is true in real life too:
your professional brand is built in the small moments most people overlook.

Name Recognition
↳ Use people’s names. “Good morning, Maria” lands way better than a generic “hey.”

Better Questions
↳ Swap “Any questions?” for “What would be most helpful for you right now?”
It instantly creates clarity and connection.

Gentle Feedback
↳ Start with “I noticed…” instead of “You always…” or “You never…”
It keeps people open rather than defensive.

Mini-Celebrations
↳ Screenshot someone’s win and send a quick “Saw this — amazing work.”
Small recognition goes a long way.

Real Presence
↳ Two minutes of full attention beats twenty minutes of distracted multitasking.
Your reputation (online and offline) isn’t demanded.
It’s earned through consistent micro-moments that make people feel respected.

This is the stuff that gets you referred, recommended, and remembered.

It’s not just what you’ve done.
It’s how people feel after interacting with you.

When your micro-moments reflect who you are at your best, your job search becomes a whole lot easier.

Which one are you practicing today?

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Did you know most job seekers never see 70% of roles they’re actually qualified for?

A lot of the clients I work with at Resume Assassin used to struggle with this:

-Scrolling endlessly
-Sending out generic applications
-Wondering if they were even qualified for the roles they wanted

Then LinkedIn quietly launched a new AI job description search feature.
It’s pretty awesome

Instead of relying on job titles or hoping for the right posting to appear.
You can now describe the type of role you want, and AI finds it for you. 

Here’s how it works for my clients:

1/ Search by Skills
Not sure of the exact job title? 
Just type in your skills. 
AI surfaces roles that actually fit.

2/ Search by Career Goals
Looking for something specific, like a remote marketing role at a growth-stage startup? AI understands intent and matches it.

3/ Search by What Matters Most
Whether it’s flexibility, leadership growth, or industry, AI highlights roles that align with your values.

The reality? 

Most candidates aren’t missing out because they lack talent.
They’re missing the right opportunities.

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Job seekers never see 70% of roles they qualify for

Stop waiting for permission.
Nobody's coming.

Create a career you can’t wait to wake up to.
Most people are waiting.

Waiting for the “perfect” resume before they apply.
Waiting for the right moment to pivot careers.
Waiting to update their LinkedIn until they have something impressive to add.

Waiting for someone (ANYONE) to say, “Yes, you’re ready.”
But nobody’s coming to hand you that green light.

You have to give it to yourself.
I wasted years waiting.

Waiting for more credentials.
Waiting to feel “qualified enough” to write publicly.
Waiting for the perfect way to describe what I do.

None of those moments magically arrived.
So I stopped waiting and started building.

I started rewriting my own story.

I optimized my profile before I felt worthy of the results I wanted.
I posted content before I felt like an “expert.”
I helped people with their resumes long before anyone gave me a title.

And slowly—everything shifted.

Not because I had it all figured out.
But because I gave myself permission to start.

Now I wake up excited about the work I get to do.
Not because every client signs or every post gets traction…
But because I’m creating something visible. 

Something real. 
Something mine.

That’s the difference.

You can wait until you feel ready.
You can wait for someone to validate your next move.
You can wait for the “perfect” moment to take control of your search, your story, or your career.

Or you can start today.
Your future self will thank you for not waiting. 💪 

What are you pursuing today?
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Some doors really are closed.

But most of the ones we stare at…
just need a little more courage than we thought we had.

We forget that when we feel stuck.
When nothing seems to move.
When silence starts to feel like a verdict on our worth.

But the truth?

Most barriers aren’t dead ends.
They’re pauses.
Lessons.

Redirections designed to stretch us into who we’re becoming.

Momentum doesn’t wait for perfect timing.
It begins the second you take the next brave step—
even when the results haven’t shown up yet.

And sometimes, that “push” isn’t big or loud.

It looks like:
↦ Trying one more time with a clearer mind
↦ Asking again without apologizing
↦ Following up even when your confidence shakes
↦ Knocking on a door you once thought was above you
↦ Finding the person who actually has the authority to say yes
↦ Moving forward before you feel fully ready

Because the path doesn’t open for the passive.

It opens for the persistent—
the ones who keep moving even in the quiet.

Which reminder hit home for you today?

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I’ve never felt like I fit in.

Not as a kid. 
Not in high school. 
Not in college. 
Not in the working world.

I always tried to figure out where I belong.
It’s really freaking lonely. 

And it teaches you something powerful:
Fitting in isn’t the goal.

Being the person everyone wants on their team—that’s the goal.
Because here’s the truth: people don’t just hire talent.

They hire humans they want to be around.

Want to move up?
Want people to fight to have you on their team?
It’s not about being the smartest. 

It’s about being the human who:

➟ Solves problems instead of just pointing them out
➟ Notices the little things about people’s lives
➟ Delivers without reminders
➟ Stays calm when everything is falling apart
➟ Speaks honestly, without being a jerk

Those people don’t just get jobs. They get:

✅ Opportunities others can’t even see
✅ Career-changing projects
✅ Connections that open doors no one else knows exist
✅ Feedback that accelerates growth

Meanwhile, people who are impossible to work with:

🚫 Miss opportunities that require collaboration
🚫 Burn bridges they’ll need later
🚫 Get left out of conversations that matter

Being the smartest person in the room doesn’t matter 
if people dread working with you.

Talent without the right energy? 
It’s a Ferrari without fuel.
It looks impressive, but it goes nowhere.

I don’t want you to just “fit in.”

I want you to stand out, unapologetically human, and impossible not to notice.

Because the ones who make it - the ones who change their careers, their lives, their worlds—aren’t just talented.

They’re the ones people fight to be around.

And if you’ve ever felt like you didn’t belong… good.
That fire? That frustration? That outsider energy?

It’s your superpower.
Use it.

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You’re not getting rejected because you’re not qualified.

You’re getting rejected because you don’t understand 
what happens in the first 7.4 seconds of a resume review.

That’s all the time you get.

In those seconds, recruiters decide:
✔️ Interview
❌ Pass

Most resumes never make it past that window.
Not because you lack talent. 
But because your resume doesn't read like a marketing document.

In today's podcast, I break down exactly how to:
• Beat AI screening 
• Structure your resume using F-pattern scanning psychology
• Showcase skills over credentials (in the right way)
• Write bullet points that stop recruiters cold
• Position your most important information in the first 2 seconds of viewing

If you’ve applied to 200 jobs with silence…
If less qualified candidates are getting callbacks…
If you know you’re capable but can’t break through the noise…

Watch this.
Copy what I show you.
You will land interviews.

🎥 Full episode: Copy This Resume Strategy, You Will Land Interviews
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