Ep 332: Why You Keep Pushing Away the Opportunities You Want

Why do you keep pushing away the opportunities you want in your career and your life? I asked myself that at a church life group this week, when I teared up talking about my husband and two kids. For most of my life I chased my career so hard that I nearly turned down the man I married because I thought he’d slow me down.

In this episode, I share that story and the story of a client who was offered a promotion into a different department. Her first reaction was “hell no.” But only because she was sure they’d reject her for not having the subject matter expertise. She went for it anyway, told the hiring manager exactly what resources she’d need to succeed, and got the job. Today she says she’s the happiest she’s ever been.

I also walk you through an exercise for picturing your days at the VP or C-suite level, so you can start acting like that leader now.

If you’ve been saying no to your own growth before anyone else can, this episode will help you open the door.

Before you go — if you haven't subscribed to this podcast yet, do it now. And head over to stacymayer.com/youtube and subscribe to my YouTube channel while you're at it.

If this episode hit home for you, share it. Post it to your LinkedIn. Send it to a colleague, a friend, anyone who needs to hear it. We are navigating this AI era together, and I don't take lightly the opportunity to be part of that journey with you.

And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you.

I'll see you there. 👊🏼💚

Ep. #331: You’ve Already Met Your Next Opportunity

If you’re still waiting for a stranger to hand you your next promotion, we need to talk. In this inaugural episode of The Stacy Mayer Show, I’m sharing how a palm reader in India told me I’d already met my husband, and how I almost missed him because I didn’t believe it could be that easy. The same thing happens in your career. The executive women I coach usually find their next big job offer, skip-level opportunity, or promotion in a relationship they already have: an ally who champions their work, a leader with real influence, or a company they stopped talking to months ago. Usually it’s not your boss. With hiring picking up this fall, this episode will show you exactly how to spot the doors already open to you, fast-track those conversations, and keep going until you get the offer.

Before you go — if you haven't subscribed to this podcast yet, do it now. And head over to stacymayer.com/youtube and subscribe to my YouTube channel while you're at it.

If this episode hit home for you, share it. Post it to your LinkedIn. Send it to a colleague, a friend, anyone who needs to hear it. We are navigating this AI era together, and I don't take lightly the opportunity to be part of that journey with you.

And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you.

I'll see you there. 👊🏼💚

Ep. #330: The Promotion Won't Save You

There's a trap I see with ambitious corporate women chasing their next career move: the belief that the title or the corner office is what will finally make them feel like they've arrived. It won't. The magic fades fast, and most women are asking "what's next?" before the ink is dry on the offer.

In this episode, I unpack the paradox—just because the promotion won't fulfill you doesn't mean you don't need it. You do. It's the door to the impact and the leadership seat you're actually after. The problem isn't wanting the promotion. It's pinning your worth to it.

I'll share client stories and a repeatable process for pursuing your next role without waiting for magic—so you stop chasing the finish line and start building real momentum. If you're ready to get unstuck and take ownership of your advancement, this one's for you.

Before you go — if you haven't subscribed to this podcast yet, do it now. And head over to stacymayer.com/youtube and subscribe to my YouTube channel while you're at it.

If this episode hit home for you, share it. Post it to your LinkedIn. Send it to a colleague, a friend, anyone who needs to hear it. We are navigating this AI era together, and I don't take lightly the opportunity to be part of that journey with you.

And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you.

I'll see you there. 👊🏼💚