Why do some people get promoted while others are overlooked? Executive career strategist Laura Johnson pulls back the curtain on the hidden conversations behind promotions, the difference between mentors and sponsors, and what you can do right now to make sure your name is coming up in the rooms you are not in.

In this episode you will learn:

Why performance alone won't get you promoted and what actually drives advancement decisions
The difference between a mentor and a sponsor and why it changes everything
How to build visibility with the leaders who matter most
What to do right now if no one is saying your name in the rooms you are not in
How to tell your whole story so decision makers see your full potential

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About our Guest:

Laura Johnson is an executive career strategist and one of fewer than 25 Certified Master Personal Branding Strategists worldwide. With more than 35 years of experience in leadership development, executive coaching, and talent strategy, she helps high-performing leaders—especially women in male-dominated industries—understand what really drives executive advancement. Her work focuses on the intersection of visibility, influence, sponsorship, and strategic positioning.

Website: www.llejcareers.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-lee-ellen-johnson/

Email: laura@llejcareers.com