263: Work Loudly: A Guide for Female Leaders to Building Your Brand and Reputation in Corporate America

Are you a working mom feeling overwhelmed in your corporate role? Get ready to level up your corporate game as we’re hanging out with Sally Ivester, a seasoned pro with 12+ years in big tech. Sally spills the tea on how your mindset and strategy can make or break your career journey.   Join us as we explore the art of "working loudly" (no, not banging on your keyboard!) and discover how to be a joy to work with, even on those groggy days. Sally breaks down the importance of building your brand and reputation, especially when you're remote, and gives you practical tips to ensure you're top of mind for all the right reasons.   Grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and tune in for a fun, inspiring chat to help you thrive in your career while navigating the chaos of motherhood! In this episode, you will hear: Treat your career like a game—understand the rules and navigate relationships to thrive. Sharing your achievements to build your brand and stay visible for career growth. Setting boundaries and staying active in virtual meetings to stay connected. Consistently delivering and showcasing results is key to building a strong professional reputation. Establishing a personal user manual can help communicate preferences and boundaries.   This episode is brought to you by: My free anti-burnout 30-day resource for mompreneurs! Momentum usually comes at the cost of burn-out because what it truly takes to build something upfront is more energy and effort than a lot of us have to spare....which is why....I created this planner. This mom-friendly planner links your vision to daily actions, helping you stay focused and energized as you build profitable relationships. Whether you want to find a new job, get new clients, or launch up your ultimate podcast while focusing on mission critical consistent action steps each day...starting with a 30-day timeframe...this action tracker and planner was made with YOU in mind. Set yourself up for a successful year and an even bigger one ahead! It also sees to it that you replenish your energy to prevent burnout. ($97 value, helps avoid a $2,400 trip to the ER from exhaustion). https://bit.ly/imagineaplan   _________________________________________________________________________________   About Sally Ivester Sally Ivester is a corporate veteran with over 12 years of experience in Big Tech. After graduating from an Ivy League school, she struggled to navigate the corporate world on her own. As a history enthusiast, she studied the careers of top performers across industries to uncover the strategies that fueled their success. Now, she helps early-career professionals accelerate their growth with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in today's competitive workplace.    Quotes, that can change your perspective: “The corporate job is a game. And you don't get to choose whether you play it or not. Like if you're in it, you're in it. But you do get to choose whether you play it on easy mode or on hard mode.” - Sally Ivester   “Self-awareness begins with, I'm not going to be the smartest. I'm not like, there's always going to be things that happen.”  - Sally Ivester “The way that I think about work loudly is your work does not speak for itself. You need to tell people what is the value that you're providing.” - Sally Ivester “I'm a mom, so think of all the things that other moms do. You might be doing the laundry. You might be thinking about all the things that kids should be eating and like putting together the grocery list in the background. No one's asking you to do it, right? But you're doing it because you want to make sure these kids are fed and the family's fed and everything else.” - Sally Ivester "The goal is be more present, even though you're not physically present." - Sally Ivester SHARE this episode with your fellow mom founders and empower them to embrace their career journey with confidence! 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