How to effectively deal with your boss when they may delibertely or unintentionally blocking your career.

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What if the fastest path to your next promotion isn’t more meetings, louder networking, or another mentor—but a sponsor who bets on your potential because you make their strategy stronger? In this episode we share a clear, psychology-backed method for attracting real sponsorship—without being someone you’re not and without burning through your energy on endless small talk.

We also unpack the three triggers that make senior leaders step up for you.

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In this episode, we open the curtain on how career advancement really happens for senior leaders and share a clear, humane path for introverted Black women to move from overlooked to advocated for without selling their soul or overworking.

If you’re tired of watching less qualified peers leapfrog you, this is your blueprint for building powerful advocate relationships while staying true to who you are.

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We still have plenty of time to achieve our 2025 goals despite what our perfectionist mindset might be telling us. There are over 90 days left in the year—a full quarter to make meaningful progress if we approach our goals strategically rather than giving up on ourselves.

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In this milestone 100th episode, host Dr. Nicole flips the script and gets interviewed by colleague LaShaunique Plummer. With zero prep and maximum vulnerability, Nicole shares stories she's never told publicly - from being a work addict to turning down five marriage proposals, from her Caribbean roots in Brooklyn to negotiating that $500K package. This unscripted conversation reveals the real woman behind the leadership coach who's helping Black introvert women claim their seat at the executive table.

Guest Interviewer: LaShaunique Plummer

Website: https://www.balangize.com/

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Negotiating your salary isn't just about getting a higher number on your paycheck—it's about claiming the total value you contribute to your employer and securing your financial future. In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into what I call "The $100,000 Mistake" that many Black women professionals make by delaying or avoiding salary negotiations.

The math will shock you.

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Money conversations remain one of the most challenging aspects of career advancement for Black introverted female leaders. This deeply personal episode breaks the silence as I share the detailed journey of how I negotiated my first $500,000 compensation package over 15 years ago—a story I've deliberately avoided telling until now. Three powerful principles emerge from this experience that can transform your approach to compensation negotiations.

Ready to develop your own total compensation strategy? Join my "Her Executive Conversation Playbook" workshop on September 6th, where we'll walk through exactly how to advocate for your true market value and secure the compensation package you deserve.

Your financial future is too important to leave to chance or discomfort—it's time to lead in this area of your life too.

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Ready to ask for your next 5- or 6-figure salary raise and get it? Register here for our September 6th workshop “Her Executive Compensation Playbook” where we’ll build your personalized strategy for calculating the value you add and negotiating the salary you deserve.

Ever wonder why your repeated salary requests keep getting the "we'll see" treatment? The answer might surprise you. Your boss—despite their best intentions—likely doesn't have the authority to say "yes" to your compensation requests. This revelation is at the heart of the "Who's Got the D?" framework (where D stands for decision-making power), and understanding it could transform your approach to career advancement.

If you want support figuring out what your salary should be and how to get it, join our September 6th workshop "Her Executive Compensation Playbook" where you'll create your personalized strategy for securing the compensation package you deserve.

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Ready to ask for your next 5- or 6-figure salary raise and get it? Register here for our September 6th workshop “Her Executive Compensation Playbook” where we’ll build your personalized strategy for calculating the value you add and negotiating the salary you deserve.