Communicate to Lead
Ready to step into your full potential as a leader? Join communication expert and leadership coach Kele Belton for conversations that go beyond traditional leadership advice. Each week on Communicate to Lead, discover practical strategies to strengthen both your leadership presence and communication impact. Through solo episodes and inspiring guest interviews, Kele tackles the real challenges women face in management - from mastering high-stakes conversations and building executive presence to overcoming perfectionism and imposter syndrome. Whether you're an experienced manager or an aspiring leader, this podcast delivers actionable insights to help you navigate workplace dynamics, amplify your voice, and lead with authentic confidence. Tune in to transform challenges into opportunities and build the leadership career you envision.
Communicate to Lead
141. How to Get Noticed by Senior Leaders: The Skip-Level Script
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If your manager has checked out and is providing generic feedback like "keep up the good work," your career is on a plateau. You cannot wait for them to wake up. While you wait for your manager to advocate for you, someone else is building the relationships needed to reach senior leadership. In this Monday Momentum episode, Kele Belton provides a two-sentence script that opens doors with executives when your direct manager is failing to open them for you.
What this episode is about
Welcome to Monday Momentum: our tactical, 5-minute series designed to set your leadership tone for the week.
Please note: These Monday episodes are a new addition to our schedule. Our signature, deep-dive masterclasses continue to drop every Thursday as usual.
In this session, Kele addresses the reality of the disengaged manager. You will learn the exact two-sentence question to ask senior leaders to demonstrate strategic thinking and systems-level awareness. This is not about seeking career advice; it is about positioning yourself as a strategic partner ready to take a seat at the table.
What you’ll learn
- The Skip-Level Script: Two specific sentences that open doors with senior leaders and signal your readiness for advancement.
- The High-Status Signal: Why lead with your interest in "developing strategic thinking" to prove you have outgrown your current role.
- Systems Thinking: How to frame your work within broader company goals to position yourself at the VP level.
- The Low-Risk Invitation: How to offer high-level contribution while maintaining excellence in your current responsibilities.
- Implementation Strategy: Exactly who to reach out to and how to send the invitation this week to build your own safety net of advocates.
Mentioned in this episode
- NEW SCHEDULE: Monday Momentum tactical episodes every Monday, plus our signature deep-dive masterclasses every Thursday.
- Leadership Strategy Call: Ready to develop C-suite presence and build your roadmap to senior leadership? Schedule your complimentary strategy call: https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call
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