29. Why You’re Not Getting the Leadership Role You’re Ready For

You know you’re ready for more. You’ve built the experience, taken on bigger responsibilities, and know you could do the job.But somehow, you’re still not getting the leadership role.In this episode of The Ambitious Woman of Color Podcast, Jessica Lynn Rojas sits down with Cindy J. Lone, executive neuroleadership coach and founder of Latinas at Work, to talk about what can get in the way when you’re ready for a promotion or leadership opportunity but still find yourself questioning your abilities, overworking, or trying to prove yourself.As part of the Summer of Leadership series, Jessica and Cindy explore the connection between self-doubt, confidence, brain science, and career growth—and how the patterns that helped you succeed can sometimes keep you from stepping into the next level.In this episode:• Why “imposter syndrome” doesn't fully explain self-doubt • How negativity bias affects confidence and decision-making • Why working harder isn't always the path to a promotion • How an evidence list can help you recognize your leadership • Why over-functioning and people-pleasing can affect career growth • How to build self-trust using facts instead of forced positivity • Why rest and space can make you a better strategic leader • How to identify what gives you energy and what drains it • What to focus on when preparing for a leadership role • Why “fake it till you make it” isn't the answerIf you've been thinking, “I know I'm capable of more. Why am I still not getting the opportunity?” this conversation will help you look at your career growth and leadership development differently.🎁 Start with Paid & PromotedPaid & Promoted is Jessica's free 5-day coaching experience for ambitious women of color who want to position themselves for their next promotion or leadership opportunity.You'll learn how to recognize your leadership, document your accomplishments, communicate your value, and make your work more visible.👉🏽 https://jessicalynnrojas.myflodesk.com/e84wuxmmh8About Cindy J. LoneCindy J. Lone is an executive neuroleadership coach and founder of Latinas at Work with 20+ years of corporate experience across finance, operations, and strategy.👉🏽 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinasatwork/ 💬 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindylone/Work With JessicaJessica Lynn Rojas is a career growth strategist, certified coach, and healthcare consultant helping ambitious women of color navigate promotions, leadership, visibility, career strategy, and higher pay.👉🏽 Coaching: https://www.jessicalynnrojas.com/scheduling📩 Email community: https://www.jessicalynn-wellness.com/email-list📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicalynnrojas⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more ambitious women of color find the show and these conversations about career growth, leadership, and building a successful life without sacrificing yourself.