Ordinary To Badass

Author: Marie Sonneman

Ordinary to Badass is the podcast for women who are done playing small in rooms not built for them. Hosted by Mariea law enforcement lieutenant turned leadership coach, its where real talk meets real strategy. Hear from badass women in predominantly male industries as they share how they rose, led, and stayed true to who they are. If youve ever felt like the only woman in the room, this show is for you. Lead louder. Lead real. Lead like the badass you already are.
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440: You Learned to Work Twice as Hard… Now You Need to Stop
Episode 440
Monday, 4 May, 2026

You learned to work twice as hard to prove yourself…...…but what if that’s the exact thing holding you back?Think working harder gets you promoted?...Think again.In this episode, I’m breaking down the quiet truth most people don’t realize until it’s too late:👉 The people getting promoted aren’t always the hardest workers...👉 They’re the ones who are easiest to chooseIf you’ve been the one who:Takes on moreHandles everythingKeeps things running behind the scenes…and still gets overlooked?...This episode is going to hit.✨ Theme: Visibility & AdvocacyWe’re talking about the shift from:...👉 working harder → to being seen clearly...👉 proving yourself → to being the obvious choice🔥 Why “working twice as hard” is actually working against you...💡 What your boss is really using to decide who gets promoted...💬 The subtle shift that makes your impact visible—without feeling fake...And if this episode has you thinking:“Okay… so what SHOULD I be doing instead?”...I’ve got you.🎁 Join my free live masterclass:What Actually Decides Promotions (Behind Closed Doors)I’ll walk you through:👉 What your boss is actually looking for before they promote someone👉 Why hard work alone isn’t getting you picked👉 How to make your work visible without being loud or fake👉 The shift that makes you the obvious choice👉 Save your seat here: https://go.ordinarytobadass.com/joinbcd-now💬 If this hit you, DM me “MOVE UP” on Instagram⭐ And if you’ve ever been overlooked but know you’re capable of more—leave a review. You’re not the only one.You’ll hear: