Have you ever found yourself thinking: "I'm doing everything that's asked of me...so why am I still waiting?"

You're not alone.

In this episode, Shannon sits down with Julie Gartell, founder of CareerPREP Solutions and former Head of Talent Acquisition for companies including Coach, Kate Spade, Saks Fifth Avenue, Stuart Weitzman, and MediaCom.

After spending more than two decades making hiring and promotion decisions, Julie shares what she wishes every high-performing professional understood about career growth today.

One insight especially stood out:
Companies own your job. They don't own your career.

Together, Shannon and Julie discuss:
✔ Why hard work alone no longer guarantees promotion
✔ The difference between being dependable and being promotable
✔ Why documenting your accomplishments changes career conversations
✔ How weekly impact updates can strengthen your relationship with your manager
✔ Why learning sideways often creates more long-term opportunity than chasing titles
✔ The role networking plays, even when you're happy in your current role
✔ How to advocate for yourself without feeling like you're bragging

If you've ever wondered how hiring leaders actually think, this episode offers an inside look from someone who has spent decades making those decisions.

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