Episode 307: Quantum Leap Your Career by Positioning Yourself as a Thought Leader
Becoming a thought leader is an amazing business move, no matter your industry – but how do you actually BECOME a thought leader?
After leading powerful transformations and masterminds in Paris and LA, I’m doubling down on a truth that every ambitious woman needs to know: you don’t need permission, credentials, or a massive following to be a thought leader. It’s all about intentional positioning.
Today’s episode is about how to take that quantum leap in your career. We start with the basics — what thought leadership actually is (and what it’s not), and then move into how to use your unique philosophy, voice, and lived experience to stand out in a saturated market.
I also include behind-the-scenes stories from my latest Thought Leader Mastermind, including what it looks like to create your own stage and lead with authority instead of waiting to be chosen. The next round kicks off in late January.
If you’re ready to stop waiting for Oprah to tap you on the shoulder, or for your résumé to hit a magical milestone, this episode is your reminder to normalize going after BIG, scary goals… and actually land them. The time to act is now.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Six powerful “market signals” that instantly shift you from being just another face in the crowd to a magnetic thought leader in your industry
Why writing a book is the ultimate power move to anchor your expertise (and legacy) in your niche
How to leverage other audiences to create instant recognition, and why real-world presence will quantum leap your credibility WAY faster than any viral reel
The art of developing your own standout methodology and original philosophy with your own unique voice
Why learning to love selling is the fastest way to multiply your influence, your income, and the transformation you offer your clients
REFLECTION QUESTION
What unique philosophies or approaches in your field do you hold that you’ve been hesitant to share publicly, and what’s holding you back from owning and voicing those opinions?
“This is an episode for my entrepreneurial girls, for my coaches, for all the people who are building businesses out there. And then I stopped myself and I was like, you know what? Thought leadership is paramount for you if you are an employee as well. Sheryl Sandberg came out so strong with this idea of building a personal brand, even if you're an employee, even if you're in the corporate ranks and you're trying to get up in that way, because it's not so much just about establishing yourself as a trustworthy, hard worker person amongst your team or your bosses. You want to have that reputation outside of that sphere.” - Karolina
“There's been moments in my life where I've heard someone speak on stage that changed my life more than any other thing could have in that amount of time, because I was captivated and I really took away some huge aha's and some huge breakthroughs. I’ll remember that person forever. I'm going to remember a coach or a content creator or an expert that I saw speaking way more than someone who I just saw a few reels. So if you're ever kind of annoyed with the online noise – and I'm not saying get off online, obviously do the thing that's going to grow your business and be a thought leader in all places – but if you're ever annoyed that it's just taking really slowly and the algorithm and this and that, get into the real world.” - Karolina
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Our next Thought Leader Mastermind starts at the end of January and includes a VIP weekend in Hawaii. This 6-month program is for alcohol-free entrepreneurs who want to take their business from a hustle to a movement, grow their impact and income, and step into their brilliance as an industry thought leader. Spots are limited. Apply now.
If you know you’re meant to help other people change their relationship with alcohol and achieve deep healing (along with their bigger dreams), be sure to get on the waitlist for the Empowered AF 5X Coach Certification Program – and get 5x certified as a world class alcohol-free empowerment coach, mindset coach, success coach, NLP practitioner, and hypnosis practitioner when applications open.
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