In this episode of Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Breaking a Heel, Dr. Cynthia sits down with Jacquelyn Lane, President of the 100 Coaches Agency, for a conversation that challenges the way we think about success, growth, and alignment.

Jacquelyn shares her journey from engineering to executive leadership—and the pivotal moment that made her realize she was climbing the wrong wall. What followed wasn't a perfectly mapped plan, but a bold decision to walk away and pursue a path that aligned with her values.

Together, they unpack the reality of the "messy middle," where growth actually happens, and explore why clarity of purpose matters more than following a traditional career playbook.

This episode dives into:
• Why the best opportunities often come from "weak ties"
• The importance of self-advocacy (and why waiting to be noticed won't cut it)
• How side projects can become stepping stones to your next chapter
• What it really means to be coachable—and why it's a competitive advantage

Jacquelyn also shares a powerful, practical tool you can start using immediately: shifting from feedback to "feed forward" to accelerate your growth.

If you've ever questioned whether you're on the right path—or just a well-worn one—this conversation will challenge you to think differently about where you're going and who you're becoming along the way.

Listen in and ask yourself: Are you building a career… or building one that actually fits you?

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