Welcome to "The Inner Circle Playbook" 



This blog is for high-performing professionals who are tired of being the backbone but never the frontrunner.  If you've ever looked around and thought, "How is that person getting promoted when I'm the one doing the work?"—you're not crazy.  You're just stuck in a system that rewards visibility over effort and strategy over self-sacrifice.  

I spent 30 years in executive-level HR, behind closed doors where real promotion decisions are made.  Here's what I saw:  
Hard work helps.  But it's not what gets you promoted. 

How you communicate, how you position yourself, and who knows your value?  That's what moves you forward.  

In this space, I'll share the truth most professionals never hear—how influence actually works, how leadership really gets noticed, and how to stop playing small without being someone you're not. 

This is the stuff they don't teach you.  It's time to stop waiting.  
Let's make you unmissable. 

Let's Find the Career Strategy that Works For You —Not Against You

You've done the hard work.  Now it's time to make it visible.  This page is where you'll learn how to advocate for yourself, communicate with purpose, and build strategic relationships that actually move your career forward - without adding more hours to your already full plate. 

Burnout isn't a personal failure - it's a signal that something needs to change.  This page is your starting point for creating a career that supports your energy, boundaries, and sense of self.  Because success that costs your well-being isn't really success.  

This is where I pull back the curtain.  No fluff, no hustle hype - just real-world insights on leadership, emotional labor, self-advocacy, and what actually gets you promoted.  Browse the latests posts to rethink how you show up, speak up, and move forward.


If you're ready to shift from exhausted to intentional, visit the Career Growth page, the Well-Being at Work page and my Blog to find tools that meet you where you are.  

Let's build a career that
works for you.

Career Growth

Well-Being at Work

The Inner Circle Blog

steal my guide:

The 5-Step Checklist to Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Start Moving Forward 

This isn't about climbing the ladder at any cost.  It's about learning how to step into the roles that fit you—without burning out in the process.  If you're ready to stop chasing and start choosing, this guide is for you.