How to Own Your Voice & Navigate Power Dynamics in Male-Dominated Spaces | Tanya Spencer

What if the way you communicate your leadership is the very thing holding your career back?

In this kickoff to The Execution Series: Power, Pivot & Purpose, host Deneen L. Garrett is chatting with Tanya Spencer — speaker, founder of FCK Being Stuck Coaching, and the self-proclaimed Master of “Bad-Asshery.” From conflict zones to corporate boardrooms, Tanya has spent decades turning complex power dynamics into practical, actionable visibility.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why credentials alone aren’t enough — and how to make your value felt by decision-makers
• The Likability vs. Competence matrix and how to find your power center
• How to stop doing 200 hours of non-promotable work per year

Full episode notes: https://www.womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/

Connect with Tanya Spencer:

• Official Website: fckbeingstuck.com

• LinkedIn: Tanya Spencer Profile

YouTube: @fckbeingstuckcoaching

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Host: Deneen L. Garrett, Cultural Alchemist & Media Architect, Creator & Host, Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation Official Website → deneenlgarrett.com Live every Thursday at 1PM ET on YouTube → @DeneenLGarrett

WOC Live | June 2026 — The Execution Series: Power, Pivot & Purpose

📅 6/4 — Tanya Spencer | Power & “Bad-Asshery”

📅 6/11 — Nicole Welch | The Control Room Catalyst | Mastering the Pivot

📅 6/18 — Dr. Connie Y. Bell | The Purpose Catalyst | Purpose-Driven Leadership & Strategic Authority

📅 6/25 — Ebony Goodrich | Leadership is More Than Being “Qualified” | The Spiritual Pivot