Does the Senior Leadership Know Your Name? Do you know those moments at work when you feel like blending into the wallpaper? You're this hidden gem, but no one has the map to find you. Yeah, I've been there, and trust me, so many of the fantastic people I talk to feel the same way. Whenever someone like you shares their story with me, I always thin…

When was the last time you decided to invest in yourself? I mean REALLY invest in yourself? Today, I want to talk to you about what I mean when I ask you that question and some of the ways you might consider making more significant investments in yourself that will propel you to your desired version of success. The "Looking for a Place to SHINE, fr…

Making a mistake, even what you consider a BIG mistake, isn’t necessarily a problem until you start beating yourself up over something that’s already done and can’t be undone. Your mind is tricky, and sometimes it can get stuck in a loop, especially if you feel shame, humiliation, deep regret, sadness, embarrassment, mortification, or possibly disc…

I know you're doing everything you can to lean fully into the complete experience of life. You’re going for it in your career, relationships, family, and overall experiences. No matter how hard you try, and even if you have a similarly motivated family – things will never be perfect, not even close. So, what do you do when other people describe you…

Inevitably, when you're looking to grow in your career, you will come to a crossroads and have to decide if it is time to leave your current organization. As with most things, there are pros and cons to the approach you take. This is a very personal decision; ultimately, you must choose which option is right for you. This episode will give help you…

One of my secrets to powerful goal accomplishment and building the career and life you have always dreamed of is to not only set big goals but then to check in periodically on the progress you're making. This includes a fresh intentional decision that you want to continue to pursue the goals you have been working toward. It's what you do in the 13t…

Have you ever felt a touch of guilt because you think you might be getting too successful or that you are selfish for wanting a more significant life? Do you think you'd be a better mom if you didn’t work or if you had a more straightforward career with less responsibility? Do you ever feel others judge you for your success or for your desire to be…

As you rise and grow in your career and as your vision of what you want gets more apparent, at some point, you’ll realize that if you want to take that next step, you’ll end up leaving some parts of the life you’re currently living behind. This can seem very scary and uncertain. In many cases, you might even pass up on something you really want and…

Is there any chance that being "humble" is holding you back? Make no mistakes, I want you to remain humble and authentic to who you are meant to be. The thing is, that the way YOU define "humble" might be creatling a glass celing. This is a glass celing of your own creation. Today, you will define humble in a way that honors where you have been whi…

As you grow in your career and take on greater responsibility, it is very likely that even if anxiety was not an issue for you in the past, or if you have never admitted it (even to yourself) it will start to make more appearances in your life. This episode will empower you to manage it in a way that will allow you to step into all that is possible…

Do you ever marvel how it seems like some people never forget about anything they delegate or how some people seem highly focused and responsive in spite of how busy they are? If you listen to this podcast all the time, this one is going to be a bit different. This is a “just do it and get it under control” kind of episode. Resources mentioned in t…

If you’re listening to this podcast, I know you already DO have initiative, but this episode is not about the everyday run-of-the-mill initiative. You only get so much energy every day, so I want you to use it well. This episode will focus on the best way for you to use that initiative so that you get noticed in a positive light and so your senior …

It's tempting to focus on job boards and online job sites when you are ready for a new career opportunity, especially if you lean toward the introverted side. These sites do work sometimes, but there are a few ways that are MUCH more powerful if you want to end up in a job you love. JobStars.com - FInd Professional Organizations Click here for the …

Do you ever feel like you are working hard but are overlooked for promotions or recognition? If so, you're not alone. Many introverted leaders feel this way. Just like you, the one who holds the team together, always ensures deadlines are met, yet you don't always get the credit you deserve. In this episode today, we’ll talk about how you can shine…

You have a handful of stories that you tell about your life. These stories like, "I am a single mom," or "I grew up poor," describe where you have been and how you got here. Where did these stories come from? In today’s episode, I will help you create a definition of yourself that inspires you. This will be a deeply authentic and powerful definitio…

Think about your typical day at work. Do you ever have difficulty asking for help? How often do you feel like you're doing all the work no one else wants to do, behind the scenes, because you know it must get done? Even if you have a team of people to delegate to – you think it’s easier just to do it yourself than to deal with the imagined discomfo…

By Tami North

If you are like me, now and then, you come to a fork in the road, and you know it’s time to decide you are either going to settle and this is as good as it gets – OR it’s you have to decide that it’s time to level up. You know my perspective on things, and I know you feel it too: you are here for a reason, and to fully realize that purpose, you mus…

We live in a dynamic world. This is one opportunity for introverts to shine. You're analytic, a deep thinker, and can process large amounts of data. You notice it all. Because of this, you likely see changes coming before others. It's what you do once you notice the change that makes all the difference... If you want to be alerted when my executive…

Have you ever been told that you are too tactical? If you feel stuck in place and have difficulty being seen as having a high potential for an executive position, you may need to flex those strategic muscles a bit more. If you want to be alerted when my executive coaching opens to take in new clients again, subscribe to the "Rise and Shine" Newslet…

You have deep-seated beliefs that feel like they’ve always been there. You don’t even question them; because, to you, they are “just the way things are”. You accepted the reality long ago. In your brain, they are a stone-cold fact. If you're wrong, you could completely change your entire trajectory! If you want to be alerted when my executive coach…

Do you feel like you're outgrowing your role? You’ll know you're underestimated if you ask for more prominent roles, significant projects, and responsibility. You only get positive feedback, but It seems like no one – not even your direct supervisor is interested in letting you push past your boundaries and grow to the next level. In this episode, …

You often feel invisible because you are quieter than the extroverted leaders in your organization. Yet, you notice all the details, facial expressions, and body language that others seem to miss. You wonder why people don’t notice that this project could benefit from something happening over there, yet you don’t say anything because you feel it’s …

I want you to be THE ONE in your area of expertise, no matter where you sit in the organization, to notice opportunities where you can step up and decide to build a coalition of your own for a problem that YOU know should be fixed. Subscribe to my Newsletter for ongoing accountability, tips, tricks, and great information curated especially for aspi…

By Tami North

Your life doesn't have to be a constant barrage of unexpected struggles to overcome. Ready to take your game to a new level? Here are 5 ways to smooth life processes so you can avoid obstacles coming at you like you're Keanu Reeves in The Matrix, you know the scene… Newsletter for ongoing accountability, tips and tricks, and tons of great informati…

Your brain will create the most incredible things and all you have to do is decide ahead of time what you want and then keep the promises to yourself. When you do that enough in the same direction, you will achieve practically everything you set out to achieve. Subscribe to the Rise and Shine Newsletter for ongoing accountability, tips and tricks, …

Your brain is programmed to see what’s wrong because it's trying to protect you, so that’s what it’s always looking for. Your brain will spend all day searching and finding negative thoughts that create negative emotions just so you will go somewhere safe and hide. This is the opposite of self-confidence and I’ll tell you how to turn it around in t…

Inevitably when you get into a position where you are growing and out of your comfort zone, you are going to have days like this. Even if you have been in the workforce for many years, sometimes that only means that your problems are bigger and the impact of your decisions can be even more substantial. So – this episode applies to you just as much.…

Zoom interviews offer an amazing opportunity, especially for introverts and people who like to do a ton of preparation. You can take that preparation to an entirely new level when you interview via Zoom. We’ll dive in deep on the best ways to take your Zoom Interviews to a new level in this episode, plus I’ll share one hack that you are CRAZY to no…

They served beside U.S. troops and wore the very same uniform. But now 18,000 Afghan interpreters fear for their lives as the American government completes a military withdrawal from the country. How we treat our closest allies tells a story about who we are as Americans: the meaning of "no man left behind," and the value of friendship, loyalty and…

I almost made the biggest career mistake of my entire life this year. Oh yeah – I almost blew it. I almost ruined my chance. I almost failed – it was so close. Looking back now, I can’t believe how close I came to losing out on a big opportunity. What did I do that was so horrible? That is exactly what I’ll detail for you in this episode today. Sub…

It took a national scandal over a Facebook group called Marines United to force a true reckoning within the Marine Corps about its cultural problems with sexual harassment and misogyny. Four years later, how far has the service -- and the military at large -- come in putting an end to this toxic behavior and creating a safer and more equal place fo…

The U.S. Navy's fleet is one of the most impressive on the planet -- but officials and strategists are desperate for even more ships to accomplish the service's global mission. The future fleet that planners want has up to 500 ships and includes drone ships, corvettes, light carriers and other innovative platforms. Does the Navy really need all tha…

It has been 10 years since May 2, 2011, the night a top-secret SEAL raid took out notorious terrorist and 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden at his hideout in Abbottabad, Pakistan. You may think you know the story of bin Laden and the ten-year manhunt that ended in his death, but you've probably seen it like this before. In Revealed: The Hunt for Osam…

Warfighting has come a long way from machine guns mounted on the back of horse-drawn carriages. New technologies can allow militaries to create and replenish weapons and ammunition on the run; train in virtual environments that they can touch, taste and smell; and command hordes of tiny drones that swarm enemy combatants on command. In many cases, …

Military veterans are emerging from the pandemic into a new world in 2021, and a lot has changed -- some things decidedly for the better. On this episode, host Hope Hodge Seck is joined by Air Force veteran Blake Stilwell of Military.com and Marine Corps veteran Jeff Daly of the American Legion's Tango Alpha Lima podcast to discuss the five things …

While the U.S. military's fifth-generation F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jets are still rolling off the production line and deploying across the globe, work has already begun on a futuristic 6th-generation fighter -- an aircraft that may have increased stealth, drone companions, boosted artificial intelligence and even the ability to heal itself when d…

If you have a big or important goal that you want to achieve, then today’s episode is going to make a huge difference in the way you go about making that happen. This is the difference between a life plan that is mainly dependent on winning the lottery (you know, sitting around waiting for fortune to rain down on you) or taking that dream that has …

The decision to hire a Career Coach is an investment and a commitment you make in yourself. It is a decision that you are no longer playing small. You are ready to get serious, to go pro. You are ready to reach for your highest potential self! SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER for ongoing accountability, tips and tricks, and tons of great information. If you…

Dale Dye has been an adviser on many of the generation's most iconic military films and shows -- from Platoon to Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers. But he didn't grow up in showbiz. He's a retired Marine who decided that the movies he saw weren't doing right by America's service members, and he decided to do something about it. On this episo…

If you get nothing else out of this episode today, get clear with the impact you care to make in this world, and then set out to create it. Do this in big ways and small ways, but spend your energy dreaming of the change and then making it happen. SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER for ongoing accountability, tips and tricks, and tons of great information. If…

Have you heard of Corporate Stockholm Syndrome? If this type of behavior is tolerated, It will only inspire others to lead in this manner and will spoil the entire organizational culture and output. The ultimate loser will be the customer. If you are like me, and working in an industry where you are very passionate about your customer, where lives …

Many young people, maybe just like you — grow up and do well in the world, not just in spite of the difficulties they have known, but maybe even because of them. If you had a hard childhood, you may have developed some of the "powers" described in this podcast episode. SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER for ongoing accountability, tips and tricks, and tons of…

Bing West has been called "The Grunt's Homer." After serving as a Marine Corps infantry officer in Vietnam and then going on to be an assistant secretary of defense at the Pentagon, he has devoted his time to long embeds with troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, telling their stories and bearing witness to the wars in a series of nonfiction books. His n…

You are one whole person who wants to live a great life and make an impact in a career that you love. Today’s podcast is an example of a small step toward your goals – one that can have BIG benefits in the long run. The simple act of cleaning out your closet, in the way I am going to teach you, will have many benefits to your career, no matter what…

Receiving the Medal of Honor -- the nation’s highest honor recognizing bravery in combat -- means joining an elite fraternity: there are only 69 living recipients, spanning conflicts from World War II to Afghanistan. At 33, Kyle White is one of the youngest. And now, six years after receiving the medal, he’s making a point of telling his whole stor…

Your life didn’t stop just because a worldwide pandemic hit and the political situation in the United States became a tinderbox in so many ways this past year. You have kids to nurture through this, parents you can’t see, and love that's strained because you are both stressed and showing that stress in different ways. There is nothing like uncertai…