Feeling stuck in your career but scared to make a change?

In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Russell, Career Transition and Business Coach, and founder of Second Act Success Coaching. Shannon shares how she left her successful career as a TV producer to create a second act filled with freedom, flexibility, and purpose.

If you’re wondering:

👉 Is it too late to start over?

👉 How do I know if I’m ready for a career change?

👉 What if my family depends on my paycheck?

This conversation will inspire you to take action—even if fear is holding you back.

🎯 What You'll Learn:

✔️ How to recognize the signs it’s time for a career change

✔️ Why career pivots don’t have to mean “starting over”

✔️ How to reframe your identity and transfer your skills into something new

✔️ Practical steps to start planning your second act while still employed

🎁 Grab Shannon Russell’s Free Second Act Journal & Resources:
👉 https://secondactsuccess.co/resources

📌 Ready to Elevate Your Leadership?

🚀 Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz for Working Moms

Discover your unique strengths and lead with clarity and calm:

👉 https://theshannonfox.com/leadership-style

📩 Join the Career EmpowHERment Collective

A free Facebook community for ambitious working moms:

👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerempowhermentcollective

✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you.

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Do you ever feel like you're checking all the boxes at work—but still not seen as a strategic leader? You’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Weber, renowned leadership strategist and consultant who has helped leaders in over 20 countries step into clarity and influence.

Liz shares:

• Why so many women get stuck in the execution trap
• The real reason strategy feels “out of reach” for many leaders
• How to shift from doer to visionary
• Simple frameworks to lead smarter—not harder

If you're a high-performing mom in leadership or management, and you're tired of being overlooked—don’t miss this.

🔑 Key Takeaways: ✔️ Strategy isn’t just for CEOs—it’s a skill working moms can master

✔️ If you’re not seen as strategic, promotions will pass you by

✔️ Leading with clarity starts with vision and communication

✔️ You don’t need more tasks—you need more impact

🎁 Free Gift from Liz Weber:

Leadership Stage Assessment: Discover your current stage and what you need to grow

Connect with her on LinkedIn

📌 Free Resource for Working Moms in Leadership:

🎯 Take the Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your unique strengths and lead with confidence:

👉 https://theshannonfox.com/leadership-style

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Are you constantly replaying conversations in your head, wishing you said something differently?

Do you hold back from setting boundaries at work because you don’t want to seem “difficult”?

Have you ever been interrupted, overlooked, or shut down—and stayed silent?

You’re not alone. And you don’t have to stay stuck.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The exact words to say during hard conversations using Thilan’s DRAMA Method
• How to handle conflict without confrontation or guilt
• What to do when you’ve been interrupted, dismissed, or misunderstood at work
• How to manage your emotions and stay grounded—even in tough situations
• How to prepare for conversations that feel anxiety-inducing or intimidating

Resources + Links:

🎁 Don’t miss Thilan’s FREE resource: “The Difficult Conversations Roadmap”: https://www.thilanlegierse.com/tdcr-pdf

Connect with Thilan: https://www.facebook.com/thilanlegierse1

🚀 Take the FREE Mastery Zone Discovery Quiz & uncover your career strengths!👉 https://theshannonfox.com/mastery-zone-discovery-quiz

📩 Join the Career EmpowHERment Collective (Facebook Group) for exclusive career tips and networking:

👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerempowhermentcollective

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Are you holding yourself back from career growth because you’re waiting to feel “ready”?

In this episode of The Shannon Fox Show, I’m joined by Khiara Cureton, Executive Career & Wealth Coach and Founder of AncHER Co. Khiara shares how career hesitation—whether delaying a promotion, not negotiating your salary, or waiting for the “perfect” moment—could be costing you hundreds of thousands of dollars over your career.

If you’ve ever said:

👉 “I’ll go for that promotion when the timing is better.”

👉 “I’m not 100% qualified yet, so I’ll wait.”

👉 “I’m afraid to negotiate my salary.”

This episode is your wake-up call!

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ The real financial cost of waiting to negotiate your salary

✔️ How to position yourself for leadership before you feel 100% ready

✔️ The mindset shifts every career mom needs to confidently step into higher-paying roles

✔️ Practical steps to take TODAY to move your career forward without burnout

🎁 Grab Khiara’s Career & Money Action Quiz:
👉 https://www.ancHERco.com/

CONNECT WITH SHANNON:

🚀 Take the FREE Mastery Zone Discovery Quiz & uncover your career strengths!👉 https://theshannonfox.com/mastery-zone-discovery-quiz

📩 Join the Career EmpowHERment Collective (Facebook Group) for exclusive career tips and networking:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerempowhermentcollective

🎧 New episodes drop every Tuesday! Subscribe now to fast-track your career growth.

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Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like something is missing in your career? In this episode, I sit down with Simona Costantini, CEO of Volt Productions and host of Happiness Happens, to talk about how to create more joy, fulfillment, and alignment in your work and life.

Simona shares her personal journey from burnout to business owner, how she built a successful podcast agency, and the practical steps you can take to reclaim your happiness—without waiting for the "perfect" moment.

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why happiness isn’t something you find—it’s something you create

✔️ The biggest mindset shifts that helped Simona leave burnout behind

✔️ How to stop waiting for the weekend to feel fulfilled

✔️ Small daily actions that can increase joy & career satisfaction

🎁 Get Simona’s Free Happiness Hub: A Joy Jumpstart Guide

👉 https://www.simonacostantini.com/happiness-guide

Resources & Links:

🚀 Take the Mastery Zone Discovery Quiz HERE

📲 Follow Shannon on Instagram → @the.shannon.fox

📩 Join the Email List for Career Strategies & Updates HERE

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Feeling stuck in your career or applying to job after job without success? It might not be your resume—it might be lack of clarity.

In this episode of The Shannon Fox Show, I sit down with Leslie Martinez, a career strategist and coach, to uncover the biggest mistakes professionals make when job searching and how to align your career with your strengths, values, and lifestyle goals.

With over 15 years of experience supporting executives in the financial sector, Leslie shares insider job search strategies, how to create a strong career vision, and why clarity is the key to landing your ideal role.

If you're tired of feeling stuck in your job and ready to take control of your career, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why blindly applying to jobs keeps you stuck (and what to do instead)

✔️ How to define your career vision & find a role that fits your life

✔️ The top mistakes professionals make in job searching

✔️ Why your mindset matters more than your resume

✔️ How to leverage your network & attract career opportunities

Connect with Leslie Martinez & Grab Her Free Gift!

🎁 FREE GIFT: 5 Overlooked Steps for Landing Your Ideal Role → https://intentionsmanifested.com/ideal

📲 Follow Leslie on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliegranodeoro/

Resources & Links:

🚀 Take the Mastery Zone Discovery Quiz → https://theshannonfox.com/mastery-zone-discovery-quiz

📲 Follow Shannon on Instagram → @the.shannon.fox

📩 Join the Email List for Career Strategies & Updates → https://theshannonfox.com/opt-in-coaching-emails

🎧 Love the show?

👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more career moms can gain clarity and land their dream jobs!

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Are you working hard but still feeling overlooked for promotions? Do you want to finally get paid what you’re worth? In this solo episode, Shannon Fox shares the game-changing concept of Mastery Zones—the key to positioning yourself for career growth, leadership, and financial success.

Learn how to identify your unique Mastery Zone and use it to stand out, get noticed, and get ahead. Whether you're an Executing Boss, an Influencing Charismatic Queen, a Relationship-Building Connector, or a Strategic Visionary, your strengths can be the key to unlocking your next big career move.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why working harder isn’t the same as working smarter

✔️ How to identify your unique Mastery Zone for career success

✔️ The 4 Mastery Zones and how to use them to advance in your job

✔️ How to speak about your strengths in performance reviews, job interviews, & salary

Resources & Links:

🚀 Take the Mastery Zone Discovery Quiz HERE

📲 Follow Shannon on Instagram → @the.shannon.fox

📩 Join the Email List for Career Strategies & Updates HERE

🎧 Love the show?

👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more career moms can discover these transformational strategies!

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In this episode of The Shannon Fox Show, I sit down with Sean Douglas, a U.S. Air Force retiree, TEDx speaker, and Master Resilience Strategist, to talk about how to withstand adversity, recover from setbacks, and grow into your full potential.

Sean shares his powerful journey of hitting rock bottom and rebuilding his life with resilience, mindset shifts, and transformational strategies that help career moms and professionals thrive—even in challenging times.

This episode is packed with game-changing insights on how to overcome self-doubt, handle career setbacks, and create an epic, fulfilling life on your terms!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ The biggest mindset shifts for overcoming adversity

✔️ Why resilience is the key to long-term career success

✔️ How to recover from setbacks and turn them into opportunities

✔️ The power of "growing through" challenges instead of just going through them

✔️ Actionable steps to build confidence and self-worth in your career & life

Connect with Sean Douglas

https://www.thesuccesscorps.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheSuccessCorps

NOTE: This interview was part of the Dynamic Performance Summit and Sean’s Free Gift was for attendees.

Resources & Links:

🚀 Take the Mastery Zone Discovery Quiz HERE

📲 Follow Shannon on Instagram → @the.shannon.fox

📩 Join the Email List for Career Strategies & Updates HERE

🎧 Love the show?

👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more career moms can discover these transformational strategies!

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