Hosted by Nicole Case · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 56 episodes
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The Upgraded Leader Podcast is for high-performing corporate women who are ready to get promoted - without burning themselves out to do it. If working harder actually got you promoted… you’d already be there. Hosted by executive coach and HR Director Nicole Case, this podcast breaks down what it really takes to move from high performer to Director, VP, and beyond. Each episode gives you the strategy, mindset shifts, and real-world insight to: Get out of the weeds and be seen as a strategic leader Build a team that actually performs without you in the middle of everything Communicate with confidence up, down, and across your organization Position yourself as the obvious next choice for promotion No fluff. No “just work harder” advice. No corporate clichés. Just honest, actionable leadership guidance from someone who’s been in the room where promotions actu
Nicole Case hosts The Upgraded Leader Podcast, a business show with 56 episodes published.
If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “It’s just faster if I do it myself,” this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about one of the most common habits I see in high-achieving women leaders — swooping in to save t
If you’re tired, overwhelmed, or telling yourself, “I’ll start over after the holidays,” this episode is for you. Nicole shares a real client story of a newly promoted executive who’s juggling layoffs, new departments, a
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really costs to upgrade into the next version of your CEO self. Whether you're leading a business, a team, or just ready to stop playing small in your life—there's
If you’re feeling stretched thin and constantly reacting to your calendar, this episode is your reset button. Inside this episode of The Upgraded CEO Podcast, I’m sharing the four essential time blocks that every entrepr
Feeling like you're always busy but never actually getting anything done? 😩 In this episode of The Upgraded CEO Podcast, I’m walking you through a simple but game-changing exercise: the CEO Time Audit. This is not just
Welcome back to The Upgraded CEO Podcast! 🎉 We're kicking off Season 2 with a fresh name, a clarified vision, and a bold new energy. In this episode, I'm walking you through what it really means to be an Upgraded CEO—an
Have you evaluated your goals lately? Sometimes it's not about whether you meet your goal, it's about knowing when it's time to change course or quit the goal altogether. This week on the podcast, I'm sharing: -How to as
Feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and underutilized? Maybe all that work you are doing isn't meant for you? Effective delegation is really hard for ambitious and driven people to get the hang of. But not empowering your t
Professionalism is an illusion we’ve been sold. If we’re honest, the concept of professionalism often masks the realities of workplace dynamics, leading us into a deceptive cycle. The world is changing though and holding
No one likes to fail. It feels uncomfortable and can be embarrassing. But failure also puts us in positions to grow. When we embrace failure, it allows us to build confidence. This week, fitness trainer Lindsay Arias and
In a world of corporate layoffs and quiet quitting, where we are more disconnected and disengaged at work than ever before, how do we increase productivity, retention, and employee satisfaction? We create cultures of bel
Setting clear goals and specific actions is important. But most people forget a critical step in goal setting that will ensure you will be happy and satisfied with achieving your goals. In this episode, I share how setti
How was your last year? How are you feeling about moving into this new year? In this episode, I share two journal exercises. One to close out last year - especially if it was a tough one. And one to move forward into the
This time of year can feel overwhelming and chaotic. Things may have pilled up over the last few months or you've been meaning to organize that desk drawer. But there is something nice about a fresh start on January 1st.
“We are all running our own races. Keep your eyes on your own track.” That’s great advice - and something I often remind my clients of. But trust me, I can struggle with career envy and comparison at times. This fall, I
You can be grateful for your job and still want more. Two things can be true at the same time. In this week’s episode, I share: -Finding gratitude in your job even when it feels hard -Discovering the purpose of your job
Do you struggle with your personal and professional identity? ➡️One person at work ➡️Another outside of work When what you really want is to show up just as a complete person, right?! This week on the podcast I inv
We are all under pressure to deliver more with less. At the same time, we are already overworked, overwhelmed, and exhausted. And the last thing we need is another meeting on our calendar. But if done well, this meeting
With RTO mandates becoming more common, you might find yourself wondering what to wear to the office. Are we still doing business casual? What does that even mean? Whether we like it or not, we are judged (consciously or
We know that building our networks is important in our careers but we often resist the next step which is to actually leverage them. In this week’s episode, we are talking about why we resist asking for help or a favor f
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The Upgraded Leader Podcast is hosted by Nicole Case. The show is categorised under business (careers) and has published 56 episodes.
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