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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451: What Nobody Tells Women About Their First Promotion
Episode 451
Monday, 3 August, 2026

Getting promoted is exciting… until you realize nobody prepared you for what comes next.Most women spend years working toward their first leadership role. But once you get there, the challenges change.In this episode, I share the 8 things nobody told me before my first promotion, including:Why leadership can feel lonelier than you expectedHow your relationships with coworkers change overnightWhy hard work alone won't make you successful anymoreWhy being trusted matters more than being likedHow to navigate the pressure, self-doubt, and shifting expectations that come with leading othersIf you're preparing for your first promotion—or you've recently stepped into leadership—this is the conversation I wish someone had with me years ago.Resources:📩 Join the free community for women in predominantly male industries: DM "community" to @OrdinaryToBadass on Instagram.