Episode 6: Is There a Path to Your Success?

Have you ever wondered if there's actually a path to success in your organization or if the ladder is missing a few rungs?

In this episode, Lori Kranenburg explores the fifth topic in her series "Five Things I Wish I Knew Sooner"—organizational awareness—and how understanding the system you work in can make or break your career advancement.

Lori shares a story from early in her policing career when opportunities for women were few and far between. Even when multiple women applied for specialized positions, the outcome made it clear that the system wasn't built with women's advancement in mind. That experience sparked her determination to figure out how to navigate the organization strategically without waiting for permission.

Through personal reflection and relatable stories, Lori offers insight into:

• Why your lack of advancement isn't always about you. Sometimes it's about the structure and size of your organization and recognizing that truth can bring relief and clarity.
• How to find hidden paths to growth. Like shifting your view while rock climbing, a small change in perspective can reveal the next "handhold" in your career journey.
• When to walk away from toxicity. Even the most resilient leaders can't thrive in environments that slowly erode confidence, energy, and joy.

You'll walk away from this episode reminded that your career path doesn't have to follow a straight line and that sometimes the most strategic move is to chart your own route to success.

Key Takeaways

• Organizational barriers aren't always personal failures.
• Creativity and awareness can reveal new opportunities for advancement.
• Leaving a toxic environment isn't quitting—it's choosing growth.

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Episode 5: The Advantage Women Overlook but Men Master

For too long, women in male-dominated professions have been told the only way forward is to "go it alone", to prove themselves without help, support, or community. But here's the truth: the greatest advantage men have always had isn't their talent, it's their networks.

In this episode, Lori takes you inside the "hidden edge" that has the power to change your leadership journey: collaboration over competition. From lessons sparked by GI Jane to real-life breakthroughs in policing, Lori shares how women can transform their careers by leaning into support networks, mentoring, and coaching each other instead of competing for scraps.

You'll discover:

• Why avoiding women-only networks may actually be holding you back
• How "see one, do one, teach one" can become your leadership mantra
• The game-changing difference between competing and collaborating with other women
• Practical ways to prepare for promotions and interviews together and why it works

If you've ever felt like you had to do everything on your own, this episode will show you why the opposite is true. Your biggest strength lies in connection.

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Episode 4: Coaching or Mentoring? Which is Better?

Have you ever felt like everyone else got the secret instruction manual for career success except you? In this episode of Dreams and Ladders, I share my own journey of searching for guidance in two male-dominated professions, and why the lack of mentorship often left me feeling like I was piecing together a recipe with missing ingredients.

We'll explore:

· Why mentorship is powerful for career advancement and why it can be harder for women to access.

· How to find mentors outside your organization (and some places you may not have thought to look).

· The unique role coaching plays when mentorship isn't available or when you need deeper support.

· How coaching helps uncover blind spots, build leadership skills, and navigate the tough moments (such as being passed over for promotion).

· Why coaching and mentoring together create the most powerful combination for leadership growth.

If you've ever wondered whether you need a mentor, a coach, or both - this episode will give you the clarity and tools to move forward with confidence.

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