Shannon Fox | Career Advancement Coach

The Strategy Gap Holding Working Moms Back from Leadership featuring Liz Weber

April 01, 20252 min read

Are You Stuck in the Execution Trap?

Do you ever feel like you’re doing all the right things—but no one sees you as a true leader?

👉 “I’m getting results. Why am I still being passed over?”

👉 “How do I move from manager to visionary leader?”

👉 “I’m so busy doing—I don’t have time to think strategically.”

If that sounds like you, this episode is a game-changer.

In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Weber, a strategic leadership consultant with decades of experience helping organizations—and ambitious women—shift from overwhelmed manager to influential leader.

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🔍 What Is the “Strategy Gap” and Why Does It Hold Women Back?

“You can’t lead others if you’re buried in tasks.” – Liz Weber

✅ Most women in mid-level leadership are stuck in execution, not vision.

✅ Promotions are awarded to those who demonstrate strategic thinking.

✅ Clarity and communication—not perfection—are what create influence.


💡 How to Be Seen as a Strategic Leader

✅ Shift from reactive to proactive decision-making

✅ Speak the language of vision, not tasks

✅ Position yourself as someone who moves the organization forward—not just keeps it afloat


💼 3 Simple Shifts to Build Strategic Influence

✔️ Start with Vision: Set a clear 3-month strategic goal for your team

✔️ Communicate Impact: Tie your updates to business outcomes, not just tasks

✔️ Make Space to Think: Block 1 hour weekly for reflection and planning


🔑 Key Takeaways from Liz Weber

✔️ You don’t need to do more—you need to think differently

✔️ Strategic leaders create clarity, not chaos

✔️ Leadership is about direction—not just delegation


🎁 Free Resources From Liz Weber


📌 Ready to Lead with Clarity & Confidence?

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Shannon Fox is a Career Advancement Coach who helps working moms leverage their natural strengths to get their dream job, raise or promotion. She is also the host of The Shannon Fox Show.

Shannon Fox

Shannon Fox is a Career Advancement Coach who helps working moms leverage their natural strengths to get their dream job, raise or promotion. She is also the host of The Shannon Fox Show.

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