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The Power of Mindset in Career Success

In this powerful kickoff to Season 9 of the Trill MBA Show, Felicia explores the first rule from Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer’s book Seven Rules of Power: Get Out of Your Own Way.

Too often, we hold ourselves back with limiting beliefs, playing small, and waiting for permission to step into leadership. But real career success isn’t just about working hard, it’s about understanding and navigating power. Felicia breaks down how Black women in corporate spaces can reclaim their power, overcome self-doubt, and position themselves as indispensable.

Through real-life examples like Rukaiyah Adams, who leveraged her authenticity into a power move in finance, Felicia shares practical strategies to shift your mindset, own your narrative, and make yourself indispensable in your workplace.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or unsure about how to move forward in your career, this episode is your roadmap to taking action and positioning yourself for success.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

Power is a Tool, Not a Bad Thing – Power isn’t good or bad, it’s how you use it that matters. You don’t have to become someone else to gain influence, you just need to understand how to play the game strategically.

Three Strategies to Step Into Your Career Success

1. Reframe Your Narrative – How you talk about yourself sets the tone for how others see you. Instead of saying, “I think” or “I just”, start owning your skills and saying, “I lead”, “I know”, “I excel at”.
2. Stop Apologizing for Your Success – Shrinking yourself doesn’t make you more likable it makes you invisible. Confidence is key to stepping into power and being recognized for your value.
3. Build Your Confidence Through Small Wins – You can’t afford to sit back and hope someone notices your hard work. Make strategic moves like speaking up in meetings, volunteering for high-impact projects, and networking with decision-makers.

Take Action Now – This week, challenge yourself to one power move, whether that’s leading a meeting, advocating for yourself, or making your contributions known. Download the digital guide for this episode to help you implement these strategies.

Resources & Next Steps:

Seven Rules of Power Book by Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer – If you want to buy this book you can get it here. (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

Download Your Free Worksheet – Get the worksheet for this episode to map out your career power moves. Click here.

Live Q&A Session – Listeners who download the guide will get exclusive access to a live Q&A session with Felicia. Don’t miss your chance to ask questions!

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Editing and Sound Design by Chris Mann of Podshaper

Until next time, keep it trill!