Communicate to Lead
Ready to step into your full potential as a leader? Join communication expert and leadership coach Kele Belton for conversations that go beyond traditional leadership advice. Each week on Communicate to Lead, discover practical strategies to strengthen both your leadership presence and communication impact. Through solo episodes and inspiring guest interviews, Kele tackles the real challenges women face in management - from mastering high-stakes conversations and building executive presence to overcoming perfectionism and imposter syndrome. Whether you're an experienced manager or an aspiring leader, this podcast delivers actionable insights to help you navigate workplace dynamics, amplify your voice, and lead with authentic confidence. Tune in to transform challenges into opportunities and build the leadership career you envision.
Communicate to Lead
121. The Strategic Off-Ramp: Your Guide to Planning Your Exit Strategy
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Are you tired of being the go-to crisis manager who never gets considered for senior leadership roles? Sick of watching your ideas get implemented with someone else's name attached? If you're a high-achieving woman who's done everything "right" but still feels invisible at work, this episode will change how you think about your career strategy forever.
Host Kele Belton introduces a game-changing concept called "The Strategic Off-ramp"—a revolutionary approach for women leaders who are stuck in what she calls the "Invisible Excellence Trap." Unlike quiet quitting, this strategic method helps you redirect your energy from an unappreciative workplace toward securing the recognition and compensation you deserve elsewhere.
What You'll Learn:
✅ The EXIT Method Framework - A 4-phase, 6-month strategic career transition plan
✅ 7 Warning Signs it's time to implement your Strategic Off-ramp
✅ The 3 Essential Foundations you need before making your move
✅ Word-for-word communication scripts to set boundaries professionally
✅ Networking and job search strategies that work for busy executives
✅ Bonus timing secrets to maximize your financial outcome
✅ The biggest mistakes women make when leaving toxic work environments
Perfect for: Women executives, senior managers, high-achievers feeling undervalued, corporate professionals seeking career advancement, and anyone ready to stop over-delivering to under-appreciative employers.
Resources Mentioned:
- Episode 119: "Quiet Cracking"
- Private coaching - schedule your complimentary 1-1 leadership clarity call
About Your Host:
Kele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.
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