Are you doing everything “right” in your career… but still feel stuck, underpaid, and invisible?

Are you tired of feeling burnt out while being overlooked—and wondering what it really takes to be seen, heard, and paid like a leader?

In this high-impact episode, I sit down with bestselling author and business strategist Nicky Billou to uncover what’s really holding career-driven women back from leadership, clarity, and income growth.

If you've ever found yourself stuck in overwhelm, doubting your worth, or hiding in your comfort zone while quietly resenting being undervalued—this episode is your wake-up call.

We dive into:

• Why comfort zones keep ambitious women burnt out and broke
• How to go from “expert” to “thought leader” (and why that shift changes everything)
• A powerful story of a career woman who 10X’d her income by owning her message
• Simple mindset shifts that lead to more clarity, confidence, and cash

🎯 If you’re ready to lead, earn more, and build a brand that reflects your brilliance—hit play now.

💡 Your Next Step:

🚀 Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz
📩 Join the Career EmpowHERment Collective FB Group

👉 Connect with Nicky

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🔥 Are You Ready to Align Your Career with Your Life?

• Feeling stuck in a job that no longer fits?
• Burning out trying to do it all—career, family, and everything in between?
• Wondering if there's a way to grow professionally without sacrificing your personal life?

You're not alone, and you're in the right place.

🌟 What's New?

Welcome to Career Growth for Working Moms, formerly known as The Shannon Fox Show. This rebrand isn't just a name change—it's a renewed commitment to support you in building a fulfilling career while nurturing your personal life.

💡 In This Episode:

• The reasons behind the rebrand and what it means for you
• What’s changing and what’s staying the same
• How this shift aims to serve you better
• Exciting updates on episode frequency and content focus

🛠️ Action Step:
Take a moment to reflect:

• What does career growth mean to you right now?
• How can aligning your career with your personal values lead to greater fulfillment?

Write down one action you can take this week to move closer to that alignment.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Leadership Style Quiz: Discover your unique leadership strengths. Take the Quiz
• Join the Career EmpowHERment Collective: Connect with a community of like-minded working moms. Join Now

📣 Connect with Shannon:

• Instagram: @the.shannon.fox
• Website: theshannonfox.com

Subscribe to Career Growth for Working Moms on your favorite podcast platform and join us every Tuesday and Friday for actionable insights and inspiration.

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👉 Are you living in your own head more than your actual life?

👉 Stuck in loops of overthinking, imposter syndrome, or chasing impossible perfection?

👉 What if the path to clarity and calm started with changing one thought at a time?

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Robin Buckley, TEDx speaker, PhD, and executive cognitive behavioral coach, who breaks down how to make your brain your greatest ally—not your biggest obstacle.

With real-life tools backed by neuroscience and heart, Dr. Robin shares how to ditch mental burnout, create powerful mindset shifts, and finally stop “musturbating”. 👀

This one’s for the women who look like they have it all together—but are ready to actually feel that way too.

🔥 In This Episode:
✔️ The brain science behind overthinking—and how to shut it down
✔️ Why “should-ing” yourself is killing your confidence (and what to say instead)
✔️ A new approach to boundaries that protects your peace without the guilt
✔️ 180 Thinking: The go-to mental strategy that calms your chaos and rewires your brain

💬 Key Quote:
“Your thoughts aren’t facts—but they are fuel. Make sure they’re taking you where you want to go.” — Dr. Robin Buckley

🛠️ Try This Action Step:
Look at your calendar.
👉 Where are YOU on it?

Pick one 5-minute block today to do something that replenishes you. Read. Sit in silence. Go for a walk. If your mental clarity mattered as much as that next meeting, how would your calendar look?

🔗 Connect with Dr. Robin Buckley
🌐 Website: https://drrobinbuckley.com

💥 Ready to Lead With More Clarity and Calm?
🚀 Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your strengths and lead with calm & clarity: 👉 https://theshannonfox.com/leadership-style

📩 Join the Career EmpowHERment Collective (Facebook Group):
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerempowhermentcollective

✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday—subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!

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👉 Are you hitting goals… but still feeling drained or disconnected?

👉 Wondering if there’s more than just the hustle, the burnout, the non-stop push?

👉 What if success and peace of mind could actually go hand in hand?

In this episode, I’m joined by Alan Lazaros, CEO of Next Level University and host of a Global Top 100 podcast. After surviving a near-fatal car crash, Alan rebuilt his life from the inside out—and created a blueprint for sustainable success, holistic performance, and deep fulfillment.

Whether you’re in corporate, running your own business, or raising the next generation of leaders—this conversation will challenge how you define success…and show you a better way to live it.

🔥 In This Episode:
✔️ The real difference between happiness and fulfillment—and why it matters more than ever

✔️ How working moms can prevent burnout without sacrificing results

✔️ The “Pyramid of Fitness” Alan swears by to sustain high performance and mental clarity

✔️ Practical strategies to reclaim your mornings, manage your energy, and protect your peace

💬 Key Quote:
"Being selfish—when it's about becoming better so you can serve more—is actually the most selfless thing you can do." — Alan Lazaros

🛠️ Try This Action Step:

Ask yourself:
👉 Am I optimizing for success or for sustainability?

👉 Where am I sacrificing long-term peace for short-term results?

Now pick ONE thing from Alan’s 7 Fitness Fundamentals (sleep, hydration, nutrition, training, mobility, breathwork, supplementation) and build it into your daily non-negotiables.

🔗 Connect with Alan Lazaros:
🌐 Website: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com
📱 Instagram: @alazaros88

💼 Ready to Lead With More Peace and Power?
🚀 Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your strengths as a working mom leader:👉 https://theshannonfox.com/leadership-style

📩 Join the Career EmpowHERment Collective (FB Group):
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerempowhermentcollective

✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday. Subscribe and level up with us!

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👉 Are you doing everything right at work—but still feel invisible?

👉 Do you freeze when it’s time to advocate for a raise, a promotion… or your time?

👉 Feel like you’re juggling 100 things and can’t possibly fit in networking or leadership growth?

In this empowering episode, I’m joined by Daphne Valcin—certified executive coach and corporate trainer who’s helped over 400 leaders from companies like JPMorgan Chase, UPS, and UnitedHealthcare unlock career-advancing confidence and land six-figure roles (without burnout).

🔥 In This Episode:
✔️ How to overcome fear and take bold, aligned action in your career—even as a busy mom

✔️ The “Top 3” networking method that opens doors (and doesn’t eat up your time)

✔️ The surprising truth about promotions, influence, and your visibility at work

✔️ Practical tips for time-blocking, presence, and progress—even when life is loud

💬 Key Quote:
"Your dream deserves space on your calendar—just like your family does." – Daphne Valcin

🛠️ Try This Action Step:
This week, reach out to one new or old connection. Keep it simple:
👉 Send a voice note, drop a quick “thinking of you” text, or reply meaningfully to a post on LinkedIn.
🌱 Progress doesn’t require perfection—it just needs intention.

🔗 Connect with Daphne Valcin:
🌐 Website: daphnevalcin.com
Get her Networking Cheatsheet: http://www.daphnevalcin.com/yourtop3

💼 Ready to Grow Without Guilt?
🚀 Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your strengths and leadership path: https://theshannonfox.com/leadership-style

👯‍♀️ Join the Career EmpowHERment Collective

💡 New episodes drop Tuesdays s—subscribe and share if this spoke to you!

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Is Your Mindset Silently Sabotaging Your Leadership?

👉 Do you constantly push yourself—but still feel like you’re falling short?

👉 Are you running on empty, trying to do everything “right,” yet stuck in overwhelm or self-doubt?

👉 Ever feel like you know what to do to succeed… but something invisible is holding you back?

In this powerful episode of I’m joined by Laura Watson, founder of Venture Coaching International. With 25+ years of experience in coaching, counseling, and leadership development, Laura unpacks the mindset traps that keep high-achieving women stuck—and how to shift from stress to strength.

🔥 In This Episode:
✔️ The hidden mindset behind burnout and why "not good enough" thinking runs deep
✔️ How self-sabotage often disguises itself as perfectionism or productivity
✔️ The Chain of Change: how thoughts create results—and how to interrupt the spiral
✔️ Real-life examples of how one mindset shift can change your entire career trajectory

💬 Key Quote:
"The feeling is always the clue. Track it back to the thought—and that’s where the real change begins." – Laura Watson

🛠️ Try This Action Step:
Next time you feel anxious, frustrated, or stuck—pause.

Ask yourself:
👉 What thought just caused that feeling?
👉 Is it true… or just familiar?

Awareness is your first step to breaking the cycle.

💼 Ready to Lead with Confidence & Calm?

🚀 Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your strengths and unique leadership path: https://theshannonfox.com/leadership-style

📩 Join the Career EmpowHERment Collective (Facebook Group):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerempowhermentcollective

🔗 Connect with Laura Watson: https://venturecoaching.ca

💡 New episodes drop every Tuesday! Subscribe and share if this helped you!

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Is Your Health Holding Back Your Career?

👉 Do you feel like you're always putting your health last?

👉 Are you juggling work, kids, and everything else—without a second to breathe?

👉 Wondering if your energy, focus, or leadership could improve if YOU felt better?

If you're a working mom climbing the corporate ladder (or running your own business), this episode is your permission slip to prioritize yourself.

I’m joined by Esther Avant, a seasoned health and personal development coach, who shares why your health isn’t just about looking good—it’s the foundation of productivity, confidence, and career success.

🔥 In This Episode, We Cover:

✔️ Why health is your leadership secret weapon

✔️ How small, strategic habits can radically shift your energy and focus

✔️ 3 mindset blocks holding career moms back from consistent self-care

✔️ Why guilt will always be there—and how to “dance with it”

✔️ Why working out less (yes, LESS) might actually get you further

🎯 Esther’s insights will empower you to shift from burnout to balance—without needing to overhaul your entire life.

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Are You Dreaming Big Enough in Your Career?

👉 Do you feel stuck in your leadership role—wondering where your joy went?

👉 Have you achieved "success" but still feel unfulfilled?

👉 Are you craving more balance, confidence, and growth without burning out?

If you’re a working mom juggling high performance at work and at home, this episode is for YOU.

I'm joined by Walter, The Dutch Mentor, a leadership coach, speaker, and career acceleration expert with decades of experience helping professionals unlock their potential. Walter shares how to reignite your purpose, build a personalized Individual Development Plan (IDP), and use mentorship as your secret weapon to land that next promotion—without sacrificing your family or your sanity.

🔥 In This Episode, We Cover:

✔️ Why mentorship beats coaching for high-performing moms

✔️ How to reignite your spark when work starts to feel like a grind

✔️ What it really means to “dream big and act small”

✔️ The 70/20/10 rule for career growth—and how to apply it today

✔️ How to use a scorecard and dopamine to track and fuel your momentum

🎯 Whether you're climbing the ladder or pivoting into your dream career, this conversation will give you clarity, strategy, and confidence to lead with purpose.

🔗 Connect with Walter, The Dutch Mentor:

🌐 Website: https://thedutchmentor.com

📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → Use the calendar at the top of his site to schedule your 30-minute session.

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