From Overlooked to Unforgettable: How to Stand Out and Own Your Career
Mon Dec 15 2025
🚨 Why does hard work never seem to be enough?
You're crushing it at your job. Delivering results. Yet somehow, you're still invisible when promotion conversations happen. Sound familiar?
This week, Simone sits down with Lorraine Lee—LinkedIn's founding editor turned LinkedIn Learning powerhouse—who learned this lesson the hard way after being passed over for promotion despite years of excellence. Her response? She built the Epic Career Brand Framework that's now helped thousands go from overlooked to unforgettable.
Here's what you'll discover:
✅ The #1 reason hard work alone won't get you promoted (and what actually will)
✅ How introverts can build a powerful presence without feeling fake
✅ The LinkedIn strategy that conquers your fears and gets you noticed
✅ Why you need sponsors, not just mentors—and how to find them
✅ Tactical brand-building moves you can make THIS WEEK
Perfect for you if:
You're killing it but nobody seems to notice You've been passed over for promotions you deserved You're pivoting after a layoff and need to stand out FAST You're an introvert who's allergic to "networking" Lorraine breaks down exactly how to position yourself as THE person for opportunities—whether you're gunning for VP or rebuilding after a setback.
⏱️ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Why your career brand matters more than your resume
05:27 - The promotion that never came: Lorraine's wake-up call
09:27 - How to actually use LinkedIn to get noticed (not just post and pray)
11:45 - The hard work myth that's killing your career
15:40 - Be the CEO of your career (even if you're entry-level)
17:47 - Your learning strategy is your secret weapon
20:11 - Networking for introverts (without the ick factor)
25:04 - Managing your presence: Online + offline strategies
26:45 - How taking risks builds unshakeable confidence
Featured In This Episode:
📖 Unforgettable Presence by Lorraine K. Lee
🎯 The Epic Career Brand Framework
💡 19+ LinkedIn Learning courses by Lorraine
📬 Newsletter: lorraineklee.com/subscribe
🚀 READY TO OWN YOUR CAREER?
📚 Grab the 52 Tips for Owning Your Career Book by Simone E. Morris
🎓 Enroll in the Own Your Career Course - Your 8-step roadmap to career clarity
Stop waiting to be discovered. Start being unforgettable.
🎧 Listen now + subscribe for weekly career strategies that actually work
💼 Engage with Simone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonemorris
📺 Watch the full video episode on YouTube
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🚨 Why does hard work never seem to be enough? You're crushing it at your job. Delivering results. Yet somehow, you're still invisible when promotion conversations happen. Sound familiar? This week, Simone sits down with Lorraine Lee—LinkedIn's founding editor turned LinkedIn Learning powerhouse—who learned this lesson the hard way after being passed over for promotion despite years of excellence. Her response? She built the Epic Career Brand Framework that's now helped thousands go from overlooked to unforgettable. Here's what you'll discover: ✅ The #1 reason hard work alone won't get you promoted (and what actually will) ✅ How introverts can build a powerful presence without feeling fake ✅ The LinkedIn strategy that conquers your fears and gets you noticed ✅ Why you need sponsors, not just mentors—and how to find them ✅ Tactical brand-building moves you can make THIS WEEK Perfect for you if: You're killing it but nobody seems to notice You've been passed over for promotions you deserved You're pivoting after a layoff and need to stand out FAST You're an introvert who's allergic to "networking" Lorraine breaks down exactly how to position yourself as THE person for opportunities—whether you're gunning for VP or rebuilding after a setback. ⏱️ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Why your career brand matters more than your resume 05:27 - The promotion that never came: Lorraine's wake-up call 09:27 - How to actually use LinkedIn to get noticed (not just post and pray) 11:45 - The hard work myth that's killing your career 15:40 - Be the CEO of your career (even if you're entry-level) 17:47 - Your learning strategy is your secret weapon 20:11 - Networking for introverts (without the ick factor) 25:04 - Managing your presence: Online + offline strategies 26:45 - How taking risks builds unshakeable confidence Featured In This Episode: 📖 Unforgettable Presence by Lorraine K. Lee 🎯 The Epic Career Brand Framework 💡 19+ LinkedIn Learning courses by Lorraine 📬 Newsletter: lorraineklee.com/subscribe 🚀 READY TO OWN YOUR CAREER? 📚 Grab the 52 Tips for Owning Your Career Book by Simone E. Morris 🎓 Enroll in the Own Your Career Course - Your 8-step roadmap to career clarity Stop waiting to be discovered. Start being unforgettable. 🎧 Listen now + subscribe for weekly career strategies that actually work 💼 Engage with Simone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonemorris 📺 Watch the full video episode on YouTube