If Not You, Then Who? Taking Charge of Your Career and Aiming for the C-Suite" with Tracey Newell

YOU GOT THIS! Career & Leadership Coaching for Women

In this empowering episode of You Got This, I sit down with Tracey Newell, board member, former president, and executive coach, to discuss how women can step into leadership, claim their ambition, and break into the C-suite. Drawing from her extensive corporate experience and insights from her new book Hers for the Taking: Your Path to the C-Suite and Beyond, Tracey shares practical strategies for career acceleration, overcoming self-doubt, and building a leadership presence that commands recognition.

If you've ever felt stuck in middle management or unsure how to step into executive leadership, this episode is for you!

What You'll Learn

✔️ Why women aren’t reaching the C-suite fast enough—and how we can change that.
✔️ How to shift from playing small to owning your expertise and stepping into leadership.
✔️ The importance of mentorship, sponsorship, and networking for career success.
✔️ Key strategies to position yourself for the next leadership opportunity.
✔️ How organizations can better support female leadership advancement.
✔️ Practical steps for taking charge of your career trajectory and setting yourself apart.

About Tracey Newell

Tracey Newell has over 30 years of leadership experience in global tech companies, including Informatica, Proofpoint, Polycom, and Cisco. She serves on multiple corporate boards and is dedicated to mentoring women in leadership. Her book Hers for the Taking is a blueprint for breaking into executive leadership—offering real-world strategies, career roadmaps, and inspiring stories for ambitious women looking to advance.

Key Moments in This Episode

⏳ 00:01 | Tracey’s Journey – How she transitioned from corporate leadership to empowering women executives.
⏳ 02:15 | Why Women Are Underrepresented in the C-Suite – The biggest barriers and how to overcome them.
⏳ 10:25 | Mindset Shifts for Career Growth – How to move from self-doubt to self-advocacy.
⏳ 18:40 | Building a Powerful Career Strategy – How to plan your leadership journey and leverage sponsorship.
⏳ 26:05 | Personal Reflections & Advice – The biggest lessons from Tracey’s career and what she hopes every woman takes away from her book.

Resources Mentioned

📖 Book: Hers for the Taking: Your Path to the C-Suite and Beyond – Pre-Order Here
💡 Masterclass: “Leadership in Action: Making Decisions and Leading with Confidence” April 6th 10AM CET Sign up here

Call-to-Action

Are you ready to step into leadership and own your ambition?
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👉 Book: Hers for the

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