Jamie Lee is an executive coach for smart women who hate office politics. She helps them get promoted and better paid without throwing anyone under the bus.
All tagged leadership development for women
When you think of the word "authority," what is the first thought that comes up for you?
For many high-performing women leaders I coach, "authority" is a loaded word.
Here’s why that makes sense. We’ve spent years navigating structures where authority was questionable or its misuse eroded our trust. Conditioned to be self-effacing and humble, we often view traditional authority as brash or bombastic.
$1.7MM+ in increased annual pay generated across clients — gains that will ripple for years into families, communities, and futures
And the part that means the most to me:
Every single client this year was a woman or someone from a marginalized identity. Their pay bumps, promotions, and leadership presence weren’t just professional milestones — they were acts of reclamation, belonging, and generational possibility.
Do you ever feel "desensitized" to your accomplishments?
Like everyone who matters probably already knows, since they're CC'd on your Monday updates or sit in on your monthly strategy sessions.
So it feels redundant, maybe even cocky, to restate the boringly obvious magnitude and impact of your contributions (which, in your mind, substantiate why you should've been promoted last review cycle, and you feel frustrated that the promotion went to Disappointing Steve instead of you).
