Have you ever felt like the rules for advancement changed without anyone telling you? You’re getting positive performance reviews, delivering excellent work, and yet somehow you keep getting passed over for promotion. If this resonates, you’re not alone—and you’re not imagining it. In this solo masterclass episode of Launch Your Leaders, TEDx speaker Adaeze Ilooje-Udeogalanya […]
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What if the biggest obstacle to your career advancement isn’t external barriers, but the inherited narratives you’re carrying without even realizing it? Ranieka Weston brings over 20 years of experience across commercial learning, talent management, and executive coaching. Here, Ranieka shares her Negotiator’s Mindset Framework; built on Clarity, Courage, and Consistency and reframes negotiation as
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Sarah had been passed over for promotion three times. She was dedicated, reliable, and consistently delivered excellent work. Yet when she asked her manager about advancement, he dismissed her request without even mentioning a raise. Sarah’s experience isn’t unique. It’s a pattern that countless high-performing women in STEM recognize all too well. In this solo
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What happens when you refuse to choose between your passions and instead find a way to merge them all? For Sesha Woodard, that decision led to something extraordinary. Sesha’s story challenges the conventional wisdom that you need to pick one path and stick to it. Instead, she’s built a thriving business called “Dropping Seeds in
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Have you ever been blindsided when a promotion or opportunity went to someone else, even though you knew you were more qualified? You’re hitting every deadline, solving every problem, and being the reliable person everyone can count on. Yet somehow, you’re still not advancing. If this sounds familiar, you might be caught in a trap
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What does it take to build not one, but three successful businesses? According to award-winning entrepreneur Nmasichi Chukwuemeka, it starts with something surprisingly simple: just start, even when you don’t have it all figured out. In this episode of Lunch with Leaders, host Adaeze Ilooje-Udeogalanya sits down with Nmasichi, the founder of Bertramson Inc., an
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Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right in your career but somehow still not advancing? You’re hitting every deadline, exceeding expectations, and taking on the toughest projects. Yet when promotion time comes, someone else gets the role. This isn’t about working harder or adding more credentials to your resume. It’s about understanding a
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Every January, the same message floods your inbox, social media, and conversations: “New Year, New You.” The pressure to reinvent yourself, start fresh, and completely overhaul your life can feel overwhelming. But what if this entire approach is sabotaging your success? In this powerful New Year episode of Lunch with Leaders, host Adaeze Ilooje-Udeogalanya challenges
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As we step into a new year, there’s an undeniable energy in the air—a sense of possibility and renewal that makes us want to dream bigger and reach higher. For African women in STEM, this moment is particularly significant. We’re not just setting personal goals; we’re charting paths that will inspire the next generation of
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What does it take to go from an uninvolved college freshman to a campus leader, researcher, and OpenAI ChatGPT Ambassador? According to Achsah Jojo, it starts with a single step and a willingness to say yes to opportunities even when the odds feel stacked against you. In this insightful episode of Lunch with Leaders, host
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