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Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer

We are entering a new dawn of executive leadership. A new era where inclusivity, diversity, empathy, and compassion are both welcomed and expected at the leadership table. On Women Changing Leadership, we believe women are the leaders who are bringing about this change, and each week we share strategies and insights to help women like you advance to the executive suite on your terms. Your host, Stacy Mayer, is a bestselling author, a certified executive coach, a promotion strategist, and the creator of Executive Ahead of Time, a life-time access group coaching program for corporate women leaders. In each episode of Women Changing Leadership, Stacy will teach you how to get promoted, get paid, and bring your whole self to the leadership table. Join Stacy on her mission to transform the way business is run from the C-Suite out – one powerhouse woman leader at a time.

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Get Paid for Your Ideas (Not Just the Hours You Work)

February 10, 2026 • Stacy Mayer • Episode 303

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Ep #303: Get Paid for Your Ideas (Not Just the Hours You Work)

In this episode of Women Changing Leadership, I break down the real impact of showing up as a thought leader at work—and how it leads to more recognition, greater career satisfaction, and promotions that don’t require constant pushing. Drawing on nearly a decade of experience, I walk you through why thought leadership isn’t about posting on LinkedIn or being visible for the sake of it. It’s about clarifying your leadership voice, communicating your ideas clearly, and being intentional about what you want to be known for. I share concrete examples and practical insights to help you strengthen your executive presence, confidently articulate your leadership brand, and shift from being paid for your time to being valued for your thinking. If you want to accelerate your path to the executive table, this episode will give you a clear place to start.

Ready to take action? I’m hosting a live, paid intensive this Thursday where I’ll personally help you uncover your core talking points and clarify your leadership brand. If you’re ready to start getting paid for your ideas—not just your hours—you can grab your spot now at StacyMayer.com/Paid.

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