UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)

#45 | What Most Leaders Learn Too Late About Boardroom Influence & How to Get There Faster with Dr Keith Dorsey.

Episode 45

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Discipline isn’t about willpower. It’s about trade-offs.

In this episode of Little Moves, Big Careers, Caroline chats with Dr. Keith Dorsey about the habits that quietly shape extraordinary careers - from martial arts at six years old, to the US Air Force, to leading major corporate turnarounds and serving on boards.

They explore:

  • Why discipline is a muscle; not a personality trait
  • The leadership mistake that even high performers make
  • What separates management from governance
  • Why most people think about board roles too late
  • How curiosity and reflection create long-term momentum

If you’ve ever wondered how to move from doing the work… to influencing the direction of the work - this conversation is for you.

Keith's website

The Boardroom Journey Book

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Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.