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Leadership Leap

by Shauna Fuller Clarke

I help leaders navigate the messy, real parts of leadership that most advice skips over. Through personal stories, contrarian insights, and frameworks that actually work, I share what I've learned from 20+ years of leading teams and coaching executives. Every Wednesday, expect honest insights in 5 minutes or less - no fluff, just the stuff that moves the needle.

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Your Strengths Might Be Your Weakness

Reading Time: 5 minutes NEWSLETTER #77 Hey there! What if your leadership superpower, the one that propelled your career forward, is now working against you? I recently witnessed this with Terri, a senior manager I coach. Her attention to detail and hands-on approach had earned her multiple promotions. But in her new role leading a larger team, these same qualities were causing her team to feel micromanaged and untrusted. “But this is how I’ve always led,” she told me, frustrated. “It’s what...

about 1 year ago • 5 min read

Reading Time: 4 minutes NEWSLETTER #90 Hey there! Have you ever noticed something curious about those impressive C-suite announcements? Or wondered how that new VP seemed to appear out of nowhere? Here's a truth that might surprise you: at the highest levels of leadership, most executives aren't submitting applications through job portals or sending in their resumes. They're being approached directly. And this reality reveals something crucial about career advancement that too many of us...

11 months ago • 4 min read
Leadership Leap Issue 54 – Get Uncomfortable cover with theme of growth and resilience

Reading Time: 4 minutes NEWSLETTER #54 Hey there! Let’s talk about something that might make you squirm a little: deliberate discomfort. You know that cosy feeling of knowing exactly what you’re doing, where everything feels predictable and safe? That’s your comfort zone. And while it feels great, it might just be the thing holding you back from your next big career leap. I always say, “Don’t let your comfort be your cage". It’s a trap many of us fall into without even realising it. Think...

over 1 year ago • 3 min read

Reading Time: 5 minutes NEWSLETTER #49 Hey there! Today I want to highlight a superpower that’s often overlooked in the corporate world: the art of asking. Yep, you heard me right. Asking for help, support, resources, or opportunities isn’t a sign of weakness - it’s a hallmark of smart leadership. I learned this lesson the hard way, and I want to save you from the same struggle. Picture this: I’d just landed a promotion I’d been eyeing for ages. Excited? You bet. Ready to prove myself?...

over 1 year ago • 4 min read
Leadership Leap by Shauna Clarke – Newsletter cover titled “Manage Up, Move Up” on how to manage your manager and grow faster

Reading Time: 5 minutes NEWSLETTER #10 Hey there! Do you ever feel like your hard work goes unnoticed? That despite your capabilities, you lack visibility and influence with senior leaders? You’re not alone. Many driven professionals get stuck in their careers because they don’t proactively manage up. Managing up is not about kissing a** or climbing the corporate ladder at any cost. ➡️ It’s about developing mutually beneficial relationships with your boss and other executives. ➡️ It's a...

over 2 years ago • 3 min read