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Ever feel like your career is steering you instead of the other way around? We dig into the shift from autopilot to agency and unpack how development-minded leadership turns growth into a daily practice rather than a once-a-year form. Drawing on Tammy’s pivot from partnership to solo work, we explore how intentional choices, clear boundaries, and visible value help you build momentum without burning out.
We walk through practical ways to invite aspirations on your team—how to ask for the pitch, set honest expectations, and coach without overpromising. You’ll hear why sponsorship and recognition go far beyond pats on the back, and how to tie “above and beyond” to outcomes leaders actually track. We also share tools to make impact visible in the right rooms, turning quiet execution into credible evidence that earns trust and opens doors.
Real growth isn’t linear. We normalize the long arc, show how foundations beat “overnight success,” and offer a pacing plan that balances ambition with readiness. You’ll get scripts for saying no to misaligned work, tactics for proposing stretch projects you can win, and a simple skill builder that maps energy vs. drain so you can design weeks that compound strengths. By the end, you’ll have a clearer path to lead others and yourself with intention, visibility, and resilience—so when opportunity knocks, you’re not only ready to answer, you’re ready to deliver.
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