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. Through coaching, she shifts from guilt and over-analysis to prioritizing her happiness, learning to make incremental decisions rather than fearing future uncertainties.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Everand and Lincoln Tech
Introduction: Erica's career plateau in healthcare
The dilemma: Stagnation vs. fear of leaving comfort
Coaching session: Identifying loyalty and comfort as barriers
Sponsor: Alma therapy services
Analysis: Reframing discomfort as growth
Overcoming guilt: Prioritizing personal happiness
Action plan: Setting timelines and managing uncertainty
Sponsors: Cozy Earth and NetSuite
Conclusion: Alignment, accountability, and next steps
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