Stop Playing Small: The Networking & Leadership Secrets Every Career Mom Needs featuring Daphne Valcin
Are you underestimating your worth—or just too busy to prove it?
In this empowering episode, I sit down with Daphne Valcin, executive coach, corporate trainer, and career growth expert. Daphne has helped over 400 professionals land dream roles at companies like JPMorgan Chase, UPS, and KIPP—and today, she’s bringing those same powerful strategies to YOU.
Whether you’re climbing the ladder or craving clarity, this conversation will show you exactly how to leverage your wins, build a powerful presence, and network your way into your next-level career.
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👀 Feeling stuck? Ask yourself:
👉 Are you secretly playing small—even while juggling everything and giving your all?
👉 Have you been “heads down” for so long that you’ve stopped building real connections?
👉 Does the idea of networking feel draining, forced, or unrealistic in your already-full schedule?
You’re not alone. And you’re not powerless.
💡 In This Episode You'll Learn:
✔️ Why most women don’t get the raise or promotion they deserve—and what to do instead
✔️ How to prep for a networking event using the “Top 3” method (goals, words, wins)
✔️ Time-blocking and mindset tricks for career moms with no “free” time
✔️ The key to building executive presence (hint: it’s not your outfit!)
✔️ Creative ways to network authentically, even during school pickups
✔️ Why connection isn’t just good for your career—it’s essential for your well-being
🔥 Key Quote:
“You have to give yourself permission to take up space. And when you do? The world rises to meet your energy.” – Daphne Valcin
🛠️ Action Step: Build Your “Pretty Big Deal” Folder
Start tracking your wins—today.
✨ Promotions, praise, projects, stats—anything that moved the needle.
✨ Organize it in a digital folder or journal (this becomes your secret weapon at review time).
✨ Practice saying them out loud until they roll off your tongue like second nature.
💼 Ready to Network with Confidence and Lead with Clarity?
Hi, I’m Shannon Fox and I help high-achieving women like you ditch the doubt and lead with clarity, confidence, and calm—at work and at home.
Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz for Working Moms and discover your unique strengths and how to lead with calm and confidence.
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Connect with Daphne Valcin for her Top 3 Networking Planner Cheat Sheet
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