Priya Sam is the Host & Founder at Unleash Your Voice, where she helps ambitious women in six-figure corporate roles who struggle with being overlooked and undervalued step into undeniable executive presence and unlock the promotions, visibility, and compensation they truly deserve. Her signature Power Story Framework is a key part of all of her programs as she helps her clients build their personal power story banks, strategic communication skills, and confidence.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
→ Why working harder stops working after the first 5–10 years of your career
→ The three strategic shifts that helped Priya double her salary and accelerate her leadership trajectory
→ How to advocate for yourself without sounding pushy or self-promotional
→ Why building champions is essential for career growth—and how to do it intentionally
→ How to create a strategic personal brand that positions you for promotions, visibility, and influence

📝 Free Career Accelerator Call – Want personalized coaching to build your power stories and boost your brand? I’ve opened up a 5 spots for Career Accelerator calls this week only, book a call here here:
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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Why hard work alone eventually stops driving career growth
01:00 – Priya’s early career belief: hard work equals success
02:15 – The 5–10 year career plateau most women experience
03:30 – The moment Priya realized something had to change
04:45 – The three reasons high performers get overlooked
06:00 – Why not advocating for yourself keeps you stuck
07:00 – The power of building champions and visibility
08:10 – Creating a strategic personal brand at work
09:00 – Priya’s personal branding breakthrough in television
10:20 – Turning personal strengths into career leverage
11:30 – How storytelling builds influence and opportunity
12:45 – Doubling salary through strategic career positioning
14:10 – Repeating the formula in tech and enterprise leadership
15:30 – Working smarter vs. working harder
16:30 – How to take action and accelerate your career

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA

🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/
📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam
👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

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Sarah Holmes is an Account Supervisor at Viral Nation, where she manages major global accounts including Meta, working at the intersection of creator marketing, strategy, and client relationships. As one of the first alumni of The Unleash Program, Sarah has built a career rooted in strategic communication, relationship-building, and people leadership—stepping confidently into roles that didn’t even exist when she first started her career.

Her biggest growth catalyst? Learning how to advocate for herself, communicate her value, and use storytelling to build trust, credibility, and influence at work.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
→ How to advocate for yourself in corporate environments without losing authenticity
→ Why storytelling is a powerful (and strategic) skill for leadership, client work, and team-building
→ How to ask for promotions, support, and growth opportunities with confidence
→ The role of mentorship in career acceleration—and why you don’t have to do it alone
→ Practical lessons on managing burnout, setting boundaries, and leading by example

📝 Free Career Accelerator Call – Want personalized coaching to build your power stories and boost your brand? I’ve opened up a 5 spots for Career Accelerator calls this week only, you can grab one here:
https://calendly.com/priyasam/career-accelerator-call

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CONNECT WITH SARAH HOLMES
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-holmes-b62442195/

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA

🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/
📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam
👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to Unleash Your Voice & introducing the client interview series
01:00 – Meet Sarah Holmes: Account Supervisor at Viral Nation
02:20 – What Sarah actually does day-to-day managing the Meta account
04:10 – Loving a career built around people and relationships
06:30 – Careers that didn’t exist 10 years ago
07:40 – The biggest turning point: moving from small agency to corporate
09:00 – Learning to advocate for yourself in corporate environments
10:30 – From shy to outspoken: choosing who you want to become
12:00 – Speaking up in interviews and evaluating company culture
14:00 – Why advocating for yourself builds trust, not tension
16:10 – Asking for help before burnout hits
18:00 – Planting the seeds for promotions and career growth
20:30 – Corporate vs. small teams: finding the right season for you
23:00 – Advice for early-career Sarah: working smarter, not harder
26:00 – Leading by example: boundaries, rest, and sustainable success
28:45 – How storytelling shows up in Sarah’s work every day
31:00 – Using stories to build trust with clients and teams
34:00 – Advocating for others through storytelling
36:30 – Why mentorship matters more than doing it alone
39:00 – Final advice for women navigating career pivots and growth
42:00 – Closing reflections and key takeaways

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• “I should just stick to being a task rabbit, I’m not assertive enough to be a leader.”
• “I’m too old to get that opportunity, everyone who gets asked to be on stage is young and charismatic.”

In this episode, you’ll learn:
→ Why focusing on what you don’t have is quietly holding you back from leadership opportunities
→ How comparison disguises itself as logic—and how to break that pattern
→ Why introversion, calmness, and consistency can be powerful leadership differentiators
→ How to identify your true differentiators and turn them into compelling Power Stories
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Why mindset matters as much as strategy in career growth
01:05 – The real reason most women don’t get the opportunities they deserve
01:55 – How comparison quietly disqualifies you before anyone else does
03:10 – Meet Sarah: A high performer questioning her leadership potential
04:20 – From individual contributor to uncovering a desire to lead
05:50 – The moment most women stop themselves from going after more
07:00 – The question that changed how Sarah saw herself as a leader
08:10 – Why introversion was never the problem—it was the differentiator
09:15 – Identifying elevated leadership differentiators
10:10 – Turning differentiators into Power Stories
11:00 – Answering “What’s your leadership style?” at an executive level
12:10 – How Sarah’s story helped her land a director-level role
13:05 – What if the thing you’re hiding is actually your advantage?
14:00 – Invitation to build your own Power Stories

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA
🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/
📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam
👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

In this episode, you’ll learn:
→ Why your LinkedIn profile is no longer a resume—and how to use it as a powerful positioning tool
→ The three things your profile must communicate instantly to attract aligned recruiters and opportunities
→ How subtle language shifts can make you appear more senior without adding fluff or exaggeration
→ Real client examples of how strategic LinkedIn positioning led to recruiter outreach for dream roles
→ Practical ways to align your LinkedIn profile with where you’re going next—not just where you’ve been

📝 Free Masterclass – Power Story Playbook
Join Priya’s FREE Power Story Playbook Masterclass on January 21st at 12pm EST.

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Sign up with the link below or DM “POWER STORY” to Priya on Instagram or LinkedIn for direct access:
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Why LinkedIn matters more than ever for senior roles
01:00 – Your LinkedIn profile as a positioning tool (not a resume)
01:50 – The three things your profile must make immediately clear
02:30 – Client story: Recruiter outreach that felt “too good to be true”
03:40 – How changing language (not experience) changed perception
04:40 – Why generic profiles attract junior opportunities
05:00 – Group program story: Positioning for internal growth and visibility
06:00 – When aligned opportunities find you—even if you’re not job searching
07:10 – Why hiring managers always check your LinkedIn profile
08:00 – How misaligned profiles quietly undermine your interviews
08:40 – LinkedIn headline: signaling value beyond your title
09:10 – About section: telling a clear, strategic story
09:40 – Experience section: impact over tasks
10:00 – Positioning your profile for where you’re going next
10:25 – Invitation to the Power Story Playbook Masterclass
10:50 – Episode wrap-up and final reminder

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA
🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/
📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam
👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

In this episode, you’ll learn:
→ Why getting interviews but not offers is a communication problem—not an experience problem
→ The critical storytelling shift that helped Priya’s client land a multi six-figure offer just two hours after her final interview
→ How to stop sounding like you’re executing tasks and start positioning yourself as a strategic, high-impact leader
→ The Power Story structure that transforms behavioral interview answers into executive-level narratives
→ How to use ownership language, business impact, and storytelling to become the obvious choice in final rounds

📝 Free Masterclass – Power Story Playbook
Join Priya’s FREE Power Story Playbook Masterclass on January 21st at 12pm EST.

You’ll learn how to build your first Power Story—the strategic narrative that helps hiring managers clearly see your leadership, trust your judgment, and want to move fast with an offer.

It’s live, actionable, and 100% free.

Sign up using the link below or DM “POWER STORY” to Priya on Instagram or LinkedIn for direct access:
→ https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/the-power-story-playbook-live

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome to the first episode of Unleash Your Voice for 2026
01:02 – Meet Samira: Director-level leader getting interviews but no offers
02:10 – Why interviews mean your experience is already good enough
03:00 – The communication gap that blocks offers at senior levels
04:10 – Wanting more than a job: building a leadership brand beyond your company
05:10 – The costly interview mistake high-achieving women make under pressure
06:05 – Why missing challenge, ownership, and impact makes you sound junior
07:00 – Real interview example: “I was asked to improve onboarding”
08:30 – The hidden business risk Samira wasn’t articulating
09:20 – Reframing the story to signal strategic leadership
10:20 – What a Power Story actually is (and what it’s not)
11:10 – How to answer behavioral questions at the executive level
12:45 – Making the challenge undeniable so the solution lands
13:40 – Ownership language and tying impact to business goals
14:35 – Why presentations should always start and end with a story
15:20 – The President’s Club story that sealed the offer
16:45 – Becoming the obvious choice—and why the offer came fast
17:40 – Why you don’t need more confidence, you need a strategy
18:45 – How Power Stories create calm, clarity, and negotiating power
19:45 – Invitation to the free Power Story Playbook Masterclass
20:35 – Final message: stop being the best-kept secret

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA
🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/
📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam
👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

Priya Sam is the Host & Founder at Unleash Your Voice, where she helps ambitious women in six-figure corporate roles who struggle with being overlooked and undervalued to step into undeniable executive presence and unlock the promotions, visibility, and compensation they truly deserve. Her signature Power Story Framework is a key part of all of her programs as she helps her clients build their personal power story banks, strategic communication skills, and confidence.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

→ The subtle communication habits that make you sound more junior—and how to break them immediately

→ The ELITE Communication Formula: a five-step system for shifting from entry-level language to powerful leadership storytelling

→ Practical strategies for aligning your personal brand with the impact you deliver, so leaders and decision-makers recognize your true value

Want to download the full formula + additional tips? Grab it here: https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/tef

📝 Free Masterclass – Power Story Playbook: Join Priya’s FREE Power Story Playbook Masterclass on November 19th, 12pm EST.

Learn proven techniques to craft your foundational Power Story—the single narrative that can unlock your next promotion, raise, or job offer. The women who join are amazing, it’s live, and it’s 100% free.

Sign up with the link below or DM “POWER STORY” to Priya on Instagram on LinkedIn for direct access!

→ https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/the-power-story-playbook-live

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Meet Priya Sam: From National News Anchor to Leadership Branding Coach
00:37 – Why High Achievers Struggle with Visibility and Recognition
01:17 – The Disconnect: Capable but Overlooked in Your Career
01:58 – Why Women Are Taught to Undersell Their Achievements
02:47 – The Myth of Results Speaking for Themselves
03:28 – Building an Intentional Personal Brand for Career Growth
04:29 – Common Communication Habits That Hold Women Back
05:15 – Elevate Your Self-Descriptions: Traits vs. Differentiators
06:08 – Ownership Language: Stop Saying "Helped," Start Saying "Led"
06:46 – Elite Communication Formula: Priya Sam’s Five-Step System
07:12 – Step 1: Elevate Traits to Differentiators for Executive Presence
08:01 – Step 2: Lead with Ownership Language in Career Conversations
08:23 – Step 3: Impact Over Tasks—Speak to Measurable Outcomes
08:42 – Step 4: Tie Results Directly to Business Goals
09:36 – Step 5: Power Stories—Crafting Unforgettable Executive Narratives
11:11 – Communication Shift: From Bragging to Alignment and Clarity
11:36 – Free Guide: Download the Elite Communication Formula PDF
12:13 – Next Steps for Ambitious Women Ready for More Visibility
12:32 – Episode Wrap-Up: Share and Review Unleash Youh Voice

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA

🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/

📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam

👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

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Priya Sam is the Host of Unleash Your Voice, where she helps ambitious professionals who struggle with getting recognized for their leadership and impact to effectively communicate their value and map out a clear path to promotions and raises using Power Stories and strategic communication.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
→ Why Q1 promotion decisions are made before January—and how to act now to get noticed
→ The #1 mistake professionals make in advocating for a promotion (and how to fix it)
→ Three actionable strategies: formalizing your intentions, mastering impact-based storytelling, and asking one essential question to move your promotion forward

📝 Free Masterclass – The Power Story Playbook: Learn how to confidently share your story, stand out at work, and unlock promotion-worthy opportunities → https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/the-power-story-playbook-live

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Why Q1 Promotion Decisions Start Now

00:49 – The Hidden Window: When Promotions Are Really Decided

01:42 – Real Client Story: Setting Up for a Successful Promotion

02:21 – Why You Should Never Blindside Your Manager

03:15 – The Biggest Mistake People Make in Promotion Requests

04:23 – How to Communicate Leadership and Impact Effectively

05:47 – Structuring Your Promotion Request for Maximum Impact

06:44 – The Power of Reminding Managers About Your Contributions

07:33 – What Happens When You Advocate for Yourself Early

08:07 – Three Promotion Must-Dos Before Q1

08:16 – Step 1: Communicate Your Intentions in Writing

09:34 – Step 2: Build Stories That Prove Your Impact

10:34 – Adding “I” Statements to Demonstrate Leadership

11:27 – Using Storytelling to Showcase Before-and-After Results

13:08 – Step 3: Ask the One Question That Unlocks Promotion Feedback

13:38 – How to Get Honest Alignment and Accelerate Growth

14:09 – Power Story Framework: Your Key to Promotion Success

14:30 – Free Masterclass Invitation & Final Thoughts from Priya Sam

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA
🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/
📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam
👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

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Priya Sam is the Host at Unleash Your Voice, where she helps ambitious professionals who struggle with standing out and being remembered in their careers to establish themselves as recognized leaders by mastering the art of strategic storytelling.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

→ The 3 power stories every leader needs—your origin, impact, and vision story

→ Why memorable stories, not just achievements, make you stand out in interviews, on panels, and in your organization

→ Real examples and practical strategies to build trust, seize high-visibility opportunities, and accelerate your career growth

📝 Free Career Accelerator Call – Want personalized coaching to build your power stories and boost your brand? DM Priya on Instagram or connect on LinkedIn this month! → priyasam.com

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome to Unleash Your Voice Podcast

00:10 The Importance of Power Stories

03:10 The Origin Story: Your Why

09:34 The Impact Story: Your Proof

13:15 The Vision Story: Your What's Next

14:34 Building Your Personal Power Story Bank

15:09 Conclusion and Next Steps

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA SAM
🌐 Website: priyasam.com

📹 YouTube: youtube.com/@PriyaSam

💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/priyasam

📸 Instagram: instagram.com/priyasam

👤 Facebook:facebook.com/priyassam

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