If you've ever wondered what actually gets someone promoted to the executive level — and what quietly keeps high performers stuck — this episode is your inside look. Kimberly sits down with executive coach and former VP of Human Resources April Little for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation about what organizations are really looking for, why your MBA might not be helping you as much as you think, and what it means to build an executive presence that works even when no one's watching.

We're going deep on:

• Why cost center roles (HR, DEI, L&D, comms) are feeling the squeeze — and what to do about it

• The one skill executives say they look for that most candidates don't have

• Why perceived value matters more than actual performance

• The truth about going back to school in this economy

• What "crossing the chasm" from director to executive actually looks like

Connect with April Little: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprillatoyalittle/ or https://www.instagram.com/iamaprillittle/

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