Grounded and Aligned™

The podcast for people in senior roles who carry real responsibility - budgets, teams, visibility, and pressure - that doesn’t switch off at the end of the day.

If your role has grown faster than your comfort zone…

If you’re managing up, setting boundaries, delegating, and absorbing more than you used to…

If you care about being effective and human (without being inauthentic or pushing yourself past your limits), this show is for you.

 

No hype.
No generic advice.
Just grounded conversations for navigating complex roles with composure and self-trust.

#11: Women in Leadership: Lessons from 18 Inspiring Female Leaders Feb 26, 2025

 In this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, I’m giving you an exclusive sneak peek into my upcoming virtual summit, Women Leading Boldly.

After interviewi...

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#10: From Self-Doubt to Self-Assurance: Let Go of What Others Think Feb 19, 2025

Are you letting self-doubt hold you back in your leadership role? Overanalyzing your words in meetings, second-guessing decisions, and hesitating to share bold ideas can li...

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#9: How to Stop Taking Things Personally at Work Feb 15, 2025

How much time and energy do you spend worrying about what others think?

Have you ever received a comment, a look, or feedback that sent you into a spiral—even when it wasn...

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#8: Networking 101: Build Meaningful Connections Without the Stress Feb 05, 2025

 Networking doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating. In this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, we break down the essentials of networking—what it is...

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#7: Transform Your Thinking: 7 Mindset Shifts for Leadership Success Jan 31, 2025

 In this episode, host Karen Gombault explores the power of mindset in achieving long-term success in leadership.

Karen shares seven transformative mindset shifts that hel...

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#6: Active Listening – The Leadership Superpower listening Jan 22, 2025

In this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, we uncover the critical role of active listening in leadership. Many leaders unknowingly undermine their credibil...

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#5: 10 Most Common Ways We Self- Sabotage positive intelligence® self-sabotage Jan 15, 2025

In this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, host Karen Gombault dives into the hidden patterns of self-sabotage that hinder your leadership potential. Drawin...

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4: The Confidence Shift: Building Belief in Your Leadership Abilities Jan 08, 2025

Self-confidence is the foundation of effective leadership, yet it’s one of the most misunderstood skills. In this episode, Karen explores the critical difference between co...

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3: The Hidden Cost of Overthinking Your Decisions Dec 25, 2024

 

In this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, host Karen Gombault addresses a key challenge faced by newly promoted leaders: overthinking. While it’s tempti...

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2: 10 Leadership Realities No One Tells You About Dec 18, 2024

In this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading!, host Karen Gombault explores the 10 most critical lessons for new leaders. If you’ve recently been promoted or s...

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1: Starting Strong in Your New Leadership Role (Podcast) Dec 11, 2024

Welcome to the first episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading! In this episode, host Karen Gombault dives into the critical first 30 days of a new leadership role....

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What No One Tells You About Leadership: 5 Lessons for First-Time Managers Dec 09, 2024

Getting promoted to a leadership role is a milestone worth celebrating. But the truth is, stepping into management is about much more than a title or a raise—it’s about transf...

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