05/06/2026
Getting to the Director level often happens for those who work hard, say yes and get things done well and quickly.
But as we move up and the nature of our role changes: our scope grows, we manage team members, we get more exposure to stakeholders, while the pressure goes up -
We often find ourselves in an unsustainable work situation with impossible demands and deadlines.
While our bosses and stakeholders start indicating that we’re no longer living up to expectations:
•Giving opportunities to others
•Telling us we’re not ready
•While giving vague feedback or none at all
This can feel confusing, frustrating and demoralizing…
Leaving us to wonder if we even have what it takes to get to the next level.
Or if we even want it, as it requires us to work late, skip vacations, and put our health and relationships on hold. And while we can do that for a while, as we look ahead and imagine the next 10-20 years…
We don’t want that, and frankly, we can’t keep up this pace.
And here’s what I know to be true: you shouldn’t have to.
The same things that make us high performers during the first half of our careers become a recipe for being undervalued and burnout during the second half.
There is a better way. I know because I’ve lived it, and have spent the past eight years helping other women achieve it.
If this resonates, know that you’re not alone. This isn’t something to feel guilty about. The rules changed, and nobody sent you the memo.
Save this if you needed this reminder. ✨
Your hard work should feel worth it. You should feel recognized. And you shouldn’t have to choose.
