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How Can I Move Forward When My Company Won’t Promote Me?

Mar 30, 2026

Summary

Executive coach Muriel Wilkins guides Erica, a healthcare leader stalled in her C-suite ambitions, through her career dilemma. Erica struggles with leaving her comfortable, long-term role for an external opportunity that requires temporary relocation and triggers feelings of guilt. Through coaching, she shifts from paralysis to prioritizing her happiness, learning to embrace discomfort as growth and make decisions one step at a time rather than overanalyzing future outcomes.

Topics discussed

Intro: Evolve immersion and podcast welcome Erica's background and career stagnation Past promotions and current C-suite dilemma Analyzing the struggle: loyalty vs. growth Decision to leave and embracing discomfort Sponsors: Cozy Earth and Alma Reframing the decision and trade-offs Overcoming guilt and prioritizing happiness Setting timelines and managing uncertainty Sponsors: NetSuite and Stamps.com Breaking the domino effect of over-planning Internal alignment and actionable next steps Outro: Resources, credits, and Success Academy
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