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UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
You're already leading. So why does it still feel like nobody's noticed?Unshakeable Her is the leadership podcast for ambitious women who are done second-guessing themselves in systems that weren't designed for them. Every week we get into the promotion strategies that get you recognised for the leader you already are by exploring the real science of leadership confidence, the unwritten rules of influence, and how to build the kind of presence that makes promotion inevitable.Hosted by Caroline…
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- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#57 | The More Capable You Are, the More Vulnerable You Are & the Science Behind Your Leadership Confidence: Leadership, Influence & Promotion
Have you ever received one piece of feedback before a big meeting and suddenly stopped trusting your own judgment?This episode explains what is actually…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#56 | Why Imposter Syndrome Makes You Dilute Your Influence Before A High-Stakes Meeting: Leadership, Influence & Promotion
Have you ever received one piece of feedback right before an important meeting and suddenly stopped trusting your own judgment?This episode, the story of…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#55 | 'If You Are What You Say You Are Have No Fear' & the Three Leadership Moves That Make Your Influence Visible: Leadership, Influence & Promotion
Jocelyn told us she plays hip hop on big project launch days. Something with beats that make her feel excited. Something that pumps her up.This week's song is…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#54 | Capability Versus Capacity and the Science That Explains Why Brilliant Women Get Overlooked for Leadership and Promotion: Leadership, Influence & Promotion
On Monday, Jocelyn (VP of Global Brand & Comms, working mum, quietly extraordinary human), said two things that resonated powerfully.The first: that early in…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#53 | She Got Promoted to VP and Still Asked "Wait Did I Do That" & What It Teaches You About Leadership Influence with Jocelyn Lo.
What does it look like when a woman is quietly, consistently, almost accidentally extraordinary (and genuinely the last person in any room to have noticed)?It…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#52 | Boundaries Are a Leadership Skill & Here Is How Setting Them Builds Your Influence & Gets You Promoted.
Do you ever feel pressured to overdeliver, keep everyone happy, and prove yourself at work?In this episode, Caroline explores why that pressure can quietly…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#51 | Are the Right People Talking About You & How to Build the Leadership Allies That Drive Your Promotion & Influence.
Are the right people talking about your work when you’re not in the room?This episode unpacks a career truth many women discover too late: doing brilliant work…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#50 | Technical Expertise Got You Here & Strategic Leadership Influence Gets You Promoted.
Are you doing brilliant work at your job but still being overlooked for bigger opportunities?This episode explores why confidence and technical expertise are…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#49 | Your Workplace Does Not Have a Women Problem It Has a Decision Hygiene Problem and Here Is How to Fix It.
International Women’s Day can spark great conversations… and then Monday arrives and everything snaps back to “busy.”This episode is the follow-through.If you…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#48 | Leadership Happens on a Random Tuesday & the Give To Gain Moves That Build Influence & Create Fairer Promotions.
International Women’s Day is a moment - but leadership is what happens on a random Tuesday when nobody’s watching.This episode is for managers and senior…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#47 | The Five Leadership Moves That Build Influence and Visibility in a Hybrid Team.
Are you leading a hybrid team and quietly wondering whether you’re creating clarity or just managing chaos?Hybrid working promises flexibility, but for many…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#46 | Four Career Conversations, One Powerful Truth & the Leadership Lessons That Build Real Influence & Get You Promoted.
Stepping into leadership can feel exciting… and quietly overwhelming.In this reflective episode of Little Moves, Big Careers, Caroline pulls together the key…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#45 | What Most Leaders Learn Too Late About Boardroom Influence & How to Get There Faster with Dr Keith Dorsey.
Discipline isn’t about willpower. It’s about trade-offs.In this episode of Little Moves, Big Careers, Caroline chats with Dr. Keith Dorsey about the habits…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#44 | A Former Police Leader on Why Great Leadership Has Nothing to Do With Having the Answers & Everything to Do With Influence.
What if leadership isn’t about having the answers at all?In this episode, I’m joined by leadership coach and former senior police leader Zoe Thompson, whose…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#43 | Did I Just Mess Up My Career? The Leadership & Influence Lessons Sonia Allen Learned the Hard Way.
Careers don’t follow straight lines. They zig, they stall, they fall over… and sometimes they completely reinvent themselves.In Part 2 of my conversation with…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#42 | From Sleeping on College Floors to Senior Leadership & the Real Resilience Lessons Sonia Allen Wants Every Ambitious Woman to Hear.
Ordinary choices, extraordinary resilience and a career built with courage, curiosity and a lot of grit.What does real resilience actually look like over a…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#41 | The Conversation That Started Everything & the Leadership & Influence Lessons Jon Turner Left Behind.
This is a very special episode of the podcast.Today’s conversation is with Jon Turner, Managing Director of Siemens Electrification & Automation in the UK and…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#40 | Big Career Changes Start With Small Signals & Here Is How to Spot Them Before They Disappear.
Before we dive into real-life career stories, let’s talk about something seriously underrated: noticing.Big career changes rarely start with big decisions…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#39 | 2025 Was Heavy in Ways Nobody Is Talking About & the Small Leadership Moves That Help You Flourish in 2026.
2025 wasn’t dramatic in one big way; it was heavy in lots of small ones.In this episode, Caroline Esterson reflects on what last year really taught us about…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#38 | I Am Not Shrinking This Year and the Quiet Decision That Builds Real Leadership Influence.
A quieter, gentler story to close the series.Ellie, home on Boxing Day, surrounded by cold stuffing, rogue Brussels sprouts, and the sudden realisation that…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#37 | Gareth Killed the Snow Machine, Nia Saved the Party & What That Teaches You About Quiet Leadership Influence.
Ah, the office Christmas party.Less “festive joy,” more “performance review with glitter.”Nia (our quietly brilliant operations manager ) positions herself…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#36 | Leadership Is Not a Title It Is Clarity Under Pressure and What Amina Taught a CEO in Five Minutes.
Pressure: This is the big one. The call centre story. The real, messy, emotionally brilliant tale of Amina - QC Queen, calm diplomat, and unofficial backbone…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#35 | Office Drama Is Never About the Hamper and What Margaret's Christmas Chutney Teaches You About Leadership Influence & Promotion.
Episode 2 brings us to the Marketing department, where a mystery Christmas hamper lands on Desk 14, belonging to the formidable Margaret - patron saint of “I’m…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#34 | What a 19-Year-Old Christmas Temp Taught a Whole Team About Leadership Influence and Getting Noticed.
In Episode 1 we meet Holly - a 19-year-old Christmas temp who gets dropped into a chaotic consultancy in December… the exact moment clients start demanding…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#33 | Surviving the Redundancy Wave & the Leadership Moves That Help You Rebuild Influence and Trust.
Being the one who keeps their job sounds like relief… until the reality kicks in: guilt, fear you’re next, shaky culture, doubled workloads, and zero guidance…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#32 | Don't Rebuild the Career You Had, Build the Leadership & Influence Career You Actually Want.
Now we rebuild - not the old way, but smarter. This episode helps you design a career comeback plan that’s practical, intentional, and you-shaped. It’s not…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#31 | Networking After Redundancy Feels Like Flirting After a Bad Breakup & Here Is How to Do It With Leadership & Influence Instead.
Networking after redundancy can feel like trying to flirt after a bad breakup. But this time, we’re doing it with purpose and self-respect. You’ll learn how to…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#30 | You Have the Receipts Now Learn to Read Them Out Loud and Own Your Leadership Value After Redundancy.
You’ve got skills. You’ve got stories. You’ve got receipts. But can you say what you’re brilliant at without sounding desperate or cringe? We’ll fix that fast…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#29 | Overthinking Moves in After Redundancy & Here Is the Leadership Confidence Move That Kicks It Out.
When your confidence takes a hit, overthinking moves in and starts redecorating. Here’s how to kick it out and get back into action. We’ll talk micro-wins…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#28 | Redundancy Feels Personal Even When It Isn't & Here Is How to Protect Your Leadership Identity Ready To Start Again.
The shock, the shame, the emotional hangover - let’s be honest, redundancy stings. In this episode, we’ll unpack what just happened, why it feels personal…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#27 | The Maverick Survival Guide for Women Who Are Done Shrinking and Ready to Build Leadership Influence That Gets Them Promoted.
Ever been told you need to tone it down, stay in your lane, or “just fit in first”?This episode of Little Moves, Big Careers is your permission slip to stop…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#26 | Strive for Excellence Not Perfection & the Leadership Lessons From an Aston Martin Award Winner.
What if excellence isn’t about working harder… but managing your energy, pride, and discipline smarter?This week, Caroline dives into the difference between…
UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)#25 | Strive for Excellence Not Perfection & the Leadership and Influence Lessons From an Aston Martin Award Winner.
In this engaging conversation, Nash Vracas shares her inspiring journey from winning awards in the automotive industry to her experiences in Olympic sports and…
UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)#24 | Hard Work Doesn't Travel But Reputation Does & How to Build the Leadership Visibility That Gets You Promoted.
In this episode, Caroline expands the conversation on the career flywheel, turning focus to two critical and often overlooked power moves: Find Your Friends…
UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)#23 | Mind the Gap Between What Is Expected of You & What You Are Actually Capable of & That Is Where Leadership and Promotion Live.
In this episode, Caroline Esterson explores how to apply insights from the previous conversation with Declan Allen into actionable steps for career…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#22 | Businesses Promote People Who Get Things Done & the Leadership Lessons From an MD Who Proved It.
In this conversation, Declan Allen (MD, Horiba Mira) shares his journey from engineer to managing director, discussing the importance of focusing on the…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#21 | What Chris Hemsworth Taught Me About the Learning Habits That Actually Get You Promoted.
In this episode, Caroline Esterson discusses the importance of meaningful learning experiences, emphasising that true learning goes beyond quick fixes and…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#20 | The Feedback Habit That Signals Leadership Potential and Accelerates Your Promotion Faster Than Anything Else.
Christine Reynolds, Talent and Performance Director at Dothings.io, delves into the art of receiving feedback, exploring its crucial role in personal growth…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#19 | Your Reputation Walks Into Every Room Before You Do and the Leadership Move That Makes It Work for Your Promotion.
In this engaging conversation, Jon McLeod shares insights on reputation management, the importance of treating people well, and the nuances of building a…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#18 | Decode Your Boss's Wiring and Use It to Build the Leadership Influence That Gets You Promoted.
In this episode, Caroline Esterson explores the intricacies of workplace motivation, focusing on how different mental filters and needs shape our behaviours…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#16 | From Scraped GCSEs to CEO and the Leadership Lessons Every Ambitious Woman Needs to Hear.
In this conversation, Paul Dawson reflects on his early career experiences, the challenges faced in management, and the importance of mentorship and continuous…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#17 | Chase Capability Not Credentials and the Leadership Lessons a CEO Wants Every Ambitious Woman to Know.
Join us for Part 2 of this insightful conversation with Paul Dawson, CEO if Agena Group, in which he shares insights on transitioning from corporate to private…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#15 | What Unconscious Bias Is Actually Doing to Your Career and How to Build the Leadership Influence to Rise Above It.
Join Caroline Esterson as she delves into the subtle yet impactful world of unconscious bias and its effects on workplace dynamics. Discover how everyday…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#14 | Two in Five People on Your Team Are Silencing Themselves and What Every Leader Needs to Know to Build Influence and Get Promoted.
In this episode, Caroline Esterson and Gary Keogh delve into the concept of psychological safety in the workplace, exploring its importance, the barriers to…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#13 | The Science Behind Why the System Trained You to Be a Perfectionist and How to Break Free and Get Promoted.
Join Caroline Esterson as she tackles the crippling effects of perfectionism in the workplace. This episode features career strategist, therapeutic counsellor…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#12 | Fifteen Minutes a Day That Improve Your Performance by 23 Percent and Build the Leadership Influence That Gets You Promoted.
In this episode, Caroline emphasises the critical role of reflection in career development. She discusses how strategic self-reflection can lead to significant…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#11 | The Career Lessons That Shaped Me and the Leadership Moves That Will Change Yours.
Join Caroline Esterson in this reflective episode as she revisits the highlights of the past 10 episodes. From the importance of intentional visibility to…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#10 | Stop Drifting and Start Leading With the 2mm Difference That Builds Real Promotion Momentum.
In this episode, Caroline shines a spotlight on drift - the quiet career killer that shows up when you’re doing the tasks but losing direction. She challenges…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#9 | The Leadership Strategy Nobody Talks About and How Optimism Gets You Further Than Resilience Ever Will.
Ever smiled through a team meeting while mentally planning your escape to a remote cottage in Wales? Or replied “No worries!” to a Friday 5pm request while…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#8 | Messy Action Beats Perfect Planning and Here Is How to Use It to Build Leadership Influence and Get Promoted.
Ever spent hours watching webinars, highlighting your notes, colour-coding your to-do list… and still felt stuck? That’s planning disguised as progress, and…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#7 | Why Imposter Syndrome Spikes and How to Build the Leadership Confidence to Move Through It.
Ever had that “who let me in here?” moment? Yeah. Welcome to the club no one applied to join.In this episode of Little Moves, Big Careers, Caroline Esterson…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#6 | Why Curiosity Beats Confidence Every Time and How to Use It to Build Leadership, Influence and Get Promoted.
The boldest careers aren’t built on perfect plans; they’re built by people who stay curious. Strategically. Unapologetically. And often, just a little…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#5 | Why the Career Ladder Is Broken and How the Smartest Leaders Use Zigzag Moves to Get Promoted Faster.
In this episode of Little Moves, Big Careers, Caroline Esterson gets gloriously real about the messy truth of career paths, emphasising that success is not…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#4 | Why You Keep Missing the Career Moments That Lead to Promotion and How to Start Noticing Them.
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right but still getting overlooked? Spoiler: it’s not your effort, it’s your radar.In this episode of Little Moves, Big…
UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)#3 | How the Hidden Club at Work Is Already Deciding Your Promotion and What Every Leader Needs to Know.
Ever had that sinking feeling that the real meeting happened before the meeting? Or that someone less capable got the nod while you’re still “being…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#2 | How to Manage Around a Bad Manager and Build the Influence That Gets You Promoted Anyway.
If you've ever felt like your manager was more “in the way” than “in your corner,” this one’s for you. You'll learn how to handle difficult managers to help…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
#1 | Why Working Hard Is Not Enough and What Every Leader Needs to Do to Actually Get Promoted.
Are you a high-performing woman in corporate leadership who keeps delivering, keeps proving yourself, and still wonders why promotion and influence feel just…
- UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
Welcome to Unshakeable Her: Get Promoted, Grow Your Influence & Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Doing brilliant work and still getting overlooked? You're not imagining it. And it's not you.Unshakeable Her is the leadership podcast for women done watching…