The job market is tighter than ever, and standing still is no longer an option. When companies are shrinking teams and competition for every opportunity is fierce, the people who stand out are the ones who keep moving forward. The good news? You don’t need luck or politics to get ahead, you need a strategy.

In this episode, we break down 5 practical ways you can rise above the rest at work: making your goals and intentions clear to your manager, stepping up and getting involved, making your manager’s life easier, staying calm under pressure, and paying it forward by mentoring and coaching others.

What’s in it for you:

• Learn the things most people don't do, leaving an opening for you.
• Discover the things most managers are looking for.
• Why being a calming presence is so important.
• One of the most important things you can do to prepare for a senior role.

Tune in to sharpen your workplace edge and set yourself apart, because in today’s market, average won’t cut it.

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We live in a world overflowing with experts—on every podcast, every article, every LinkedIn post. But here’s the problem: experts aren’t always right. In fact, history is filled with examples of experts being wrong, weaponized, or even bought and sold to push an agenda. In this episode of The Leadership Gambit, we dive into the uncomfortable truth about the expert problem. From politicized health advice to consultants selling recycled theories, to “experts” minted after a week-long course, we’ll unpack why credentials don’t always equal credibility and how you can sharpen your ability to see through the noise.

🎯 What’s in it for you:

• Learn how to spot when “experts” are being used as cover for bad corporate or political decisions.
• Understand the difference between real expertise and theory-only credentials.
• Discover how to protect yourself from biased, politicized, or for-sale expertise.
• Get practical ways to build your own filter so you know who (and what) to trust.

At the end of the day, you don’t need fewer experts, you need better tools to separate truth from noise. Tune in now and take back control of who gets to influence your decisions.

Additional References:

No More Tears by Gardiner Harris | Penguin Random House Canada

When McKinsey Comes to Town: The Hidden Influence of the World's Most Powerful Consulting Firm: Bogdanich, Walt, Forsythe, Michael: 9780385546232: Amazon.com: Books

The harsh reality of ultra processed food - with Chris Van Tulleken

The Problem With Experts: Deciding Who to Trust - Financial Poise

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We’ve all been told stories about confidence, that some people are just born with it, that it comes from high self-esteem, or that once you “find it,” it sticks forever. The problem is, none of that is true. These myths are what keep so many of us second-guessing ourselves, staying quiet when we should speak up, or holding back from going after what we want.

In this episode, we dig into five of the most common lies about confidence and reveal the truth about what actually builds it. From separating self-esteem from self-trust, to understanding why confidence has to be maintained like any habit, to challenging the idea that confidence has to be loud, you’ll get a completely new perspective on what confidence really means.

What’s in it for you:

• Learn why confidence is a skill you can practice, not a trait you’re born with.
• Discover how building self-trust creates lasting confidence, even when self-esteem dips.
• Get practical habits to maintain your confidence so it doesn’t disappear when life gets tough.
• Understand why quiet confidence often carries more weight than being the loudest in the room.
• Explore how growing confidence can mean outgrowing roles, companies, or even people who no longer fit your journey.

Confidence isn’t about faking it till you make it, it’s about building trust in yourself and proving, through action, that you can handle what comes next. Listen in and start rewriting your own confidence story today.

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