Valerie Martinelli, #23
If you’ve ever thought, “I did the responsible thing, but I’m not sure I’m meant to be here,” this conversation is for you. I sit down with Valerie Martinelli, founder and CEO of Valerie Martinelli Consulting, to dig into the real reasons smart, experienced people get stuck and what it takes to move again without burning out or pretending to be someone you’re not.
We talk about why career advancement is a leadership skill, and how intentional positioning can change everything from your confidence to your results. Valerie breaks down what she sees every day with mid level and senior level professionals: fear of the job market, fear of rejection, and the pressure to immediately “fix” things with a new resume, a rushed LinkedIn update, and frantic networking. Instead, she makes the case for starting with “know thyself” work, quiet time, and clear vision so your strategy actually fits the life you want.
We also get tactical in a way that stays grounded. Valerie explains why LinkedIn should be an engagement tool, not a copy paste resume, and how visibility makes you look like the safe bet organizations want right now. We even touch on using AI tools the smart way, like creating an outline or a banner, while keeping your voice authentic so you don’t come across like a bot.
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