#75. Career Expert: Why Smart, Hardworking People Still Get Overlooked for Promotions
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Soames, a leadership and performance coach who works with senior executives, founders, and high performing teams.
We talk about emotional intelligence, feedback, and why your ability to communicate, listen, and handle difficult conversations is what truly separates good leaders from elite ones. Nicole explains how leadership is less about control and authority, and more about influence, clarity, and creating the conditions for others to perform at their best.
This is a powerful episode for anyone who wants to grow in leadership, improve their confidence in high pressure situations, and build stronger relationships through better communication.
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In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Soames, a leadership and performance coach who works with senior executives, founders, and high performing teams. We talk about emotional intelligence, feedback, and why your ability to communicate, listen, and handle difficult conversations is what truly separates good leaders from elite ones. Nicole explains how leadership is less about control and authority, and more about influence, clarity, and creating the conditions for others to perform at their best. This is a powerful episode for anyone who wants to grow in leadership, improve their confidence in high pressure situations, and build stronger relationships through better communication. 🔗 Connect with me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lawrence-5a4b3357 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousmindspodcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@AmbitiousMindsPodcast Spotfy:https://open.spotify.com/show/6OzMUZkmjs9PHEi6qHU3Qi Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambitious-minds/id1731311239?ls=1 📰 Free newsletter: Fuel Your Ambition Weekly insights on money, investing, career growth, and ambition: 👉 https://fuelyourambition.substack.com/ Website: https://www.ambitiousmindspodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.