400 You are done being available for being against yourself.
🎉 400 Episodes of Ordinary to Badass! 🎉Can you believe it? We’ve hit episode 400, and this one’s all about stopping the self-sabotage and finally leading like the badass you already are....In this milestone episode, I’m getting real about what feels ordinary (hello endless checklists 👀) versus what feels badass (training for the Camino de Santiago 🙌). More importantly, I’m breaking down the truth behind Tracy Litt’s powerful reminder: “You are done being available for being against yourself.”...✨ Theme: Confidence Without Apology...We’re talking about:🔥 Why ordinary habits often build the most badass results...💡 How to silence that inner critic before she talks you out of your own greatness...💬 Why your different way of leading might be exactly what your team needsWhether it’s Bridget Jones owning her quirks or Ted Lasso leading with heart, this episode is your reminder that you don’t need perfection to lead—you just need belief in yourself....⭐ If this episode fired you up, share it on IG and tag me @ordinarytobadass. I’d love to hear what feels ordinary vs. badass in your world right now....Because the truth is simple: the world doesn’t need another carbon copy leader. The world needs you
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399 Just Because You Failed Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Qualified
Think failure means you’re not cut out for leadership? Think again.In this episode, Marie Sonneman—Lieutenant, coach, and host of Ordinary to Badass—shares how failing promotion boards more times than she passed didn’t stop her from becoming the only female lieutenant in a department of nearly 700. From almost giving up before her first detective role to rising into leadership, Marie breaks down why failure isn’t proof you’re unqualified—it’s proof you’re in the arena.✨ Theme: Resilience Stories & Mindset BreakthroughsWe’re talking about the grit it takes to stay in the game, reframing setbacks into stepping stones, and why perseverance matters more than perfection.You’ll hear:🔥 Real stories from Marie’s own career—including the promotion she almost missed.💡 10 iconic women who failed first (Oprah, Beyoncé, Sara Blakely, Lady Gaga, and more).💬 A powerful reminder that your failed attempts don’t disqualify you—they shape your winning story.🎁 Want the step-by-step playbook to land your next promotion? Check out Marie’s new course: How to Get the Promotion You Deserve—and Thrive as a Leader.How to get the promotion you deserve Final⭐ Don’t forget to rate + review the podcast—your support helps more badass women rise into leadership.
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398 Why Hard Work Alone Won’t Get You Promoted
Think promotions automatically go to the hardest worker in the room? Think again....In this solo episode, Marie Sonneman—Lieutenant, coach, and host of Ordinary to Badass—shares why effort isn’t the deciding factor in moving up the ladder. From her own missed opportunity with an undersheriff to earning three promotions in a predominantly male industry, Marie reveals the real reason some women get tapped for leadership while others get overlooked.✨ Theme: Visibility & AdvocacyWe’re talking about what it really takes to be seen, valued, and considered leadership material.You’ll hear:🔥 Why “humble” doesn’t get you promoted—and what does.💡 3 practical shifts you can make right now to start positioning yourself for leadership.💬 The mindset switch that turns self-doubt into strategy.🎁 Want first access (and bonus extras) when Marie’s course How to Get the Promotion You Deserve—and Thrive as a Leader opens? Join the waitlist now: ordinarytobadass.com/promotion-waitlist⭐ If this episode hit home, leave a review and share it with a friend who’s ready to stop being invisible at work.
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397 How to Talk About Your Wins at Work (Without Sounding Arrogant)
Think talking about your wins makes you arrogant? Think again.In this episode of Ordinary to Badass, I’m breaking down how ambitious women can make their work visible—without the cringe. Because here’s the truth: promotions don’t always go to the hardest worker in the room… they go to the most visible one .✨ Theme: Visibility & AdvocacyWe’re talking about how to stop shrinking, start sharing, and finally be seen for the badass leader you already are.You’ll hear:🔥 Why staying quiet and “letting your work speak for itself” keeps you invisible💡 The 3 steps to share your wins with confidence, not ego💬 A personal story of how not speaking up cost me an opportunity—and how you can avoid the same mistake If you’ve ever worried that self-promotion = arrogance, this episode will flip that belief on its head.🎁 Get on the waitlist for my brand-new course How to Get the Promotion You Deserve—and Thrive as a Leader → ordinarytobadass.com/promotion-waitlist💬 DM me @ordinarytobadass on IG if this hit you right in the gut⭐ Don’t forget to rate + review—because more women deserve to own their wins and step into leadership.
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396 Why Thriving After Promotion Feels So Damn Hard
Think thriving after a promotion should feel like a victory lap? Think again.In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the real reason so many women find themselves struggling once they’ve got the title. From being handed the keys to the kingdom with zero training to feeling like you’re leading on an island without a support system—you’re not alone, and it’s not your fault.✨ Theme: Mindset Breakthroughs + Skill-Building StrategiesWe’re talking about how to lead without a roadmap, build confidence in the unknown, and find allies (even when you think you don’t have any).You’ll hear:🔥 Why doubts about “doing it right” are actually proof you’re the leader we need💡 How to create your own “promotion playbook” so you’re never scrambling for answers💬 Why your best leadership mentors might be outside your industry—and how to find them🎁 Get on the waitlist for my upcoming course How to Get the Promotion You Deserve—and Thrive as a Leader at ordinarytobadass.com/promotion-waitlist💬 DM me on IG [@ordinarytobadass] if this episode hit home⭐ If you loved this, share it with the woman who’s ready to stop being overlooked and start owning her leadership.
Ordinary to Badass is the podcast for women who are done playing small in rooms not built for them. Hosted by Marie—a law enforcement lieutenant turned leadership coach, it’s 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 you’ve 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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