"The wall into those leadership roles is not actually a wall. It's a one-sided door... You need to have those people on the other side who can grab that handle, push it down, and pull that door open for you, which is perception." — Nicole Trick Steinbach In this episode of the Celebrate Brave Podcast, I dive into the career shift from a senior functional role to a leadership position. Whether you're already at the senior level and want to step into leadership, just starting out and aiming for executive roles, or are already in a leadership position and want to help others make the transition, this episode is for you. I discuss the shift in focus from performance to perception as you progress in your career, emphasizing the importance of who knows about you and the perception they have of you. I use the metaphors of elevators and a one-sided door to illustrate the need for networking, building a board of advisors, and nurturing relationships to open doors to leadership opportunities. Tune in to learn more about this career transition and the steps you can take to make it happen. And remember, we need more women in leadership to make a positive impact in all industries. So go out there and celebrate your brave journey to senior-level and above careers!  Key topics from this episode: Transitioning from Senior Functional Level to Leadership Shifting Focus from Performance to Perception Two Metaphors for Career Progression High-rise building with staged elevators  One-sided door that looks like a wall  The importance of having people on the other side who can provide perception-based opportunities Board of Advisors for career progression Interest interviews and conferences as networking opportunities   Resources:  E66: Clarity - Board of Advisors: https://pod.link/1563427212/episode/b7d6c0be41feb0a8b43c2a458c0dbc1b E72: Momentum - Interest Interviews: https://pod.link/1563427212/episode/1738460e0634934d10f532eea769e07d    For more information on how you can build your brave: [email protected] https://tricksteinbach.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nicoletricksteinbach https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletricksteinbach/ https://www.facebook.com/NicoleTrickSteinbach