Leading Her Introvert Way: Executive Leadership Development & Career Growth for Black Women
105: How A Quiet & Humble Black Woman Secured Career Sponsors & Landed Her Dream Role
Oct 22, 2025 · 55 min · 26.9 MB
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What if the fastest way up isn’t more grind, but stronger sponsors? Dr. Nicole sits down with “Dee,” a senior leader who left big law, taught at a university, built Title IX expertise, and then designed a role that finally aligned with her strengths and her season of life. Her story is a blueprint for anyone who’s tired of waiting to be noticed and ready to shape their next move.
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- 0:00Sponsor Challenge And Setup
- 0:42Meet Dee And The Episode Focus
- 4:22Big Law To Teaching To Title IX
- 10:45Redefining Leadership Style
- 15:30Fixing A Misaligned Title
- 20:10Channeling Courage To Advocate
- 24:25Networking Into A New Institution
- 28:20Interim To Director: Asking Directly
- 32:40Facing Fear And Choosing Growth
- 36:10Burnout, Honesty, And A Pivot
- 41:20Alignment, Season Of Life, And Health
- 46:00Designing The Dream Role Internally
- 51:20Performance Isn’t Promotion
- 55:00Relationships And Real Sponsorship