Ordinary To Badass

Author: Marie Sonneman

A podcast for women who are capablebut tired of being overlooked in rooms not built for them. Hosted by Marie Sonneman, a law enforcement lieutenant turned leadership coach, this podcast delivers unfiltered conversations, practical career advice, and leadership strategies for women in predominantly male industries. From quiet confidence to strategic visibility, youll hear how women rise without shrinking or burning outand how to build a life that doesnt disappear in the process. If youre ready to be unmistakable at work and protect what matters outside of it, youre in the right place.
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448: You Don't Get What You Deserve—You Get What You Ask For
Episode 448
Tuesday, 7 July, 2026

You were told to wait your turn. Be patient, keep your head down, and eventually it'll be your time. Here's the problem: the person who got promoted last quarter didn't wait for anything....In this episode, Marie breaks down why "wait your turn" is one of the most dangerous pieces of advice a woman in a predominantly male industry can follow — and why time in your seat only makes you eligible, never chosen.Key takeaways:Time in your position makes you eligible. Being chosen is a completely different decision your boss makes about risk — and eligibility alone doesn't win it.Waiting doesn't remove workplace bias against ambitious women — it just delays the moment you have to face it.Your boss sees a fraction of your work. If you're not making your impact visible, "wait your turn" quietly becomes "wait forever."Four shifts to make instead of waiting: from waiting → asking, time served → building a case, hoping to be noticed → being known, and fair → strategic.You're allowed to want the next seat, ask for it, and build your case before anyone tells you it's your turn.Resources mentioned: The Obvious Choice™ (Marie's program on positioning yourself for promotion)If this hit home, share it with someone who's been "waiting their turn" a little too patiently — subscribe and leave a review so more women find the show.