"I have tried everything - and I still don't know what I am doing wrong. My ideas are not being picked up. What's missing? If you have wondered this, then this episode is a must. Jill Avey is an extremely talented executive career coach who is on a mission to help women get promoted to the executive ranks!  In this episode we talk about:  How to be assertive without being aggressive. Getting your message across as intended. Navigating double standards and double binds. Impacting your audience in the way you want. Why you need a coach. Tune in for some actionable wisdom from one of the best! Freebies: Land a job with the Fast Job Search Webinar  How to land interviews and secure a large salary package Build an irrestible brand confidently on LinkedIn: Free Linkedin Profile Optimization Secure an extra $10,000 - $50,000 in yearly compensation with this free training! Salary Negotiation Training (It's Free!)   About Jill Jill Avey helps women leaders get promoted to the Director and VP levels with the SisterSmart leadership programs. She does this by supporting her clients to develop their strengths, increase their influence, and improve team performance while navigating gender bias.  She believes that everyone has talents they haven’t yet fully realized. She is inspired to help her clients find deep fulfillment in their careers, both personally and financially. Her approach is grounded in research, applied behavioral science, and her own personal experience as an executive.  Learn more about women’s leadership by listening to the SisterSmart Leadership podcast or following Jill on LinkedIn or YouTube.  https://sistersmart.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillavey/