Today, I’m talking about a word that makes so many women leaders cringe: “presumptuous.”
If you’ve ever worried that asking for a meeting, following up with a senior leader, or bringing up promotion conversations “too early” makes you look entitled, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down what it really means to be presumptuous at work—and how the right kind of presumptuous behavior is actually a leadership skill.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
🚪 Presumptuous vs. Proactive: Why asking for meetings and advocating for yourself early isn’t nearly as presumptuous as you think—it’s how leaders operate from day one.
⏰ The Promotion Timing Mistake: The real reason waiting until your performance review to start talking about your next role can backfire.
🤝 Strategic Relationship-Building: How to confidently schedule ally meetings with senior leaders and follow up without feeling pushy or awkward.
⚖️ Entitled or Strategic?: The clear line between entitled behavior and strategic self-advocacy—and how to stay firmly on the empowered side of that line.
💬 Negotiating with Confidence: Tips for negotiating salary, title, and scope in a way that feels grounded, respectful, and powerful (including how to know when to push and when to pause).
Whether you’re starting a new role and want to set yourself up as a leader from day one, or you’ve been in your position for years and are finally ready to ask for more, this episode will help you step into being “just the right amount” of presumptuous—so you can build real executive presence and move your career forward on purpose.
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