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The Upgraded Leader Podcast
The Upgraded Leader Podcast is for high-performing corporate women who are ready to get promoted - without burning themselves out to do it.
If working harder actually got you promoted… you’d already be there.
Hosted by executive coach and HR Director Nicole Case, this podcast breaks down what it really takes to move from high performer to Director, VP, and beyond.
Each episode gives you the strategy, mindset shifts, and real-world insight to:
- Get out of the weeds and be seen as a strategic leader
- Build a team that actually performs without you in the middle of everything
- Communicate with confidence up, down, and across your organization
- Position yourself as the obvious next choice for promotion
No fluff. No “just work harder” advice. No corporate clichés.
Just honest, actionable leadership guidance from someone who’s been in the room where promotions actually happen.
If you’re ready to stop being overlooked and start operating at the next level -this is your next move.
Subscribe today and for even more Upgraded Leader advice, a peek behind-the-scenes, and exclusive content, follow Nicole Case on LinkedIn or Instagram.
Episodes
56 episodes
#56: Stop Rescuing Your Team - You’re Keeping Yourself Stuck
If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “It’s just faster if I do it myself,” this episode is for you.Today, we’re talking about one of the most common habits I see in high-achieving women leaders — swooping in to save the da...
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#55: You Don’t Need a New Year - You Need a Reset
If you’re tired, overwhelmed, or telling yourself, “I’ll start over after the holidays,” this episode is for you.Nicole shares a real client story of a newly promoted executive who’s juggling layoffs, new departments, and burnout — and h...
#54: What Your Next Level In Your Business Or Career Will Cost You
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really costs to upgrade into the next version of your CEO self. Whether you're leading a business, a team, or just ready to stop playing small in your life—there's a price for gro...
#53: The 4 Time Blocks Every Entrepreneur or Corporate Leader Needs
If you’re feeling stretched thin and constantly reacting to your calendar, this episode is your reset button. Inside this episode of The Upgraded CEO Podcast, I’m sharing the four essential time blocks that every entrepreneur and corpor...
#52: Reclaim 5+ Hours This Week with a CEO Time Audit
Feeling like you're always busy but never actually getting anything done? 😩 In this episode of The Upgraded CEO Podcast, I’m walking you through a simple but game-changing exercise: the CEO Time Audit. This is not just about tracking yo...
#51: What It Really Means to Be an Upgraded CEO (for both women business owners and corporate leaders)
Welcome back to The Upgraded CEO Podcast! 🎉 We're kicking off Season 2 with a fresh name, a clarified vision, and a bold new energy. In this episode, I'm walking you through what it really means to be an Upgraded CEO—and no, it’s not ju...
#50: 4 Signs It's Time To Quit Your Goal
Have you evaluated your goals lately? Sometimes it's not about whether you meet your goal, it's about knowing when it's time to change course or quit the goal altogether.This week on the podcast, I'm sharing:-How to assess your ...
#49. 5 Reasons Delegation Is So Hard & How It's Holding You Back
Feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and underutilized? Maybe all that work you are doing isn't meant for you? Effective delegation is really hard for ambitious and driven people to get the hang of. But not empowering your tea...
#48: The Professionalism Trap & The Revolution of Work with Anessa Fike
Professionalism is an illusion we’ve been sold. If we’re honest, the concept of professionalism often masks the realities of workplace dynamics, leading us into a deceptive cycle.The world is changing though and holding ...
How Failure Builds Confidence & Trust with Lindsay Arias
No one likes to fail. It feels uncomfortable and can be embarrassing. But failure also puts us in positions to grow. When we embrace failure, it allows us to build confidence. This week, fitness trainer
Cultivating A Culture Of Belonging As A Leader with Wendy Gates Corbett
In a world of corporate layoffs and quiet quitting, where we are more disconnected and disengaged at work than ever before, how do we increase productivity, retention, and employee satisfaction? We create cultures of belonging. ...
Don't Forget This Part When Setting Goals
Setting clear goals and specific actions is important. But most people forget a critical step in goal setting that will ensure you will be happy and satisfied with achieving your goals. In this episode, I share how setting i...
2 Exercises To Closeout Last Year & Start Fresh In The New Year
How was your last year? How are you feeling about moving into this new year?In this episode, I share two journal exercises. One to close out last year - especially if it was a tough one. And one to move forward into the new year ...
#43: 5 Things To Review Before The New Year
This time of year can feel overwhelming and chaotic. Things may have pilled up over the last few months or you've been meaning to organize that desk drawer.But there is something nice about a fresh start on January 1st.I...
What Career Envy And Comparison Are Telling Us
“We are all running our own races. Keep your eyes on your own track.”That’s great advice - and something I often remind my clients of.But trust me, I can struggle with career envy and comparison at times. This ...
Finding The Purpose And Gratitude In Our Jobs
You can be grateful for your job and still want more. Two things can be true at the same time. In this week’s episode, I share:-Finding gratitude in your job even when it feels hard-Discovering the purpose of y...
Bring Your Whole Self To Work: Multiple Identities & Human Design with Mel McSherry
Do you struggle with your personal and professional identity?➡️One person at work➡️Another outside of workWhen what you really want is to show up just as a complete person, right?!This week on the podcast ...
The Most Important Meeting On Your Calendar
We are all under pressure to deliver more with less. At the same time, we are already overworked, overwhelmed, and exhausted.And the last thing we need is another meeting on our calendar. But if done well, this meeting can actual...
Optimize Your Executive Presence With Fashion Tips From Joanna Lovering
With RTO mandates becoming more common, you might find yourself wondering what to wear to the office. Are we still doing business casual? What does that even mean?Whether we like it or not, we are judged (consciously or unconsci...
Leverage Your Network To Upgrade Your Career
We know that building our networks is important in our careers but we often resist the next step which is to actually leverage them. In this week’s episode, we are talking about why we resist asking for help or a favor from our network ...
Managing Your Mental Load & Invisible Tasks. Time Management Tips With Kelly Nolan
Your boss asks you if you have the capacity to take on another project. You say yes but realize later you’ve taken on too much. When we are planning out our work we often forget about the invisible tasks and mental load that also take u...
What Is Your Secret Sauce? Discover What Sets You Apart.
What you do is special. In your own special way. This is what sets you apart from everyone else. It’s why you get promotions, get the new job, and have all the clients wanting to work with you. But how do you know what your secret sauce...
What Is An Upgraded Leader?
What does it mean to be an Upgraded Leader?In this episode, I share:-How important it is to grow more leaders on your team-A productivity hack and career development tool all in one-How to handle a poor performer...
Mid-Year Review & Upgrades!
You set some amazing goals at the bringing of the year but have you gone back to review them? Taking the time to reflect gives us the opportunity to see how far we've come and what adjustments we need to make.Today on the podcas...
How To Give Feedback That Doesn't Suck
You’ve got a full plate already and taking the time to give feedback sometimes gets pushed down on our to-do list.⠀When you give regular feedback to employees you are signaling to them the things that are important to you and th...
