UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
UnCeiling You is a movement for high-functioning, high-potential leaders who are ready to rise — not by running faster, but by leading with calm, clarity, and conviction.
Each episode breaks through invisible barriers — the self-doubt, over-responsibility, and urgency loops that keep capable people from feeling their own impact.
Through real stories and practical strategies, Natalie helps you do what most leaders never learn: Reset the Pace™ — replacing urgency with intention and intensity with focus.
Because when you lead from calm and clarity, the ripple effect expands — transforming your work, your relationships, and your world.
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UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
You Are Your Best Bet: How to Stop Playing It Safe and Lead with Power
In this high-stakes episode of UnCeiling You, Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Ellen Leikind, author of Poker Woman and creator of the BOLD Negotiation System, to reveal how to stop playing it safe and start leading with power. From poker tables to boardrooms, Ellen unpacks how women in leadership can navigate power dynamics, speak up with confidence, and define success on their own terms.
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Recognize when you’re already playing the game of office politics
✅ Reframe assertiveness as a leadership strength, not a risk
✅ Build influence through relationships and strategic visibility
✅ Redefine your “win” and play all-in on your own ambitions
🎧 Listen now to turn hesitation into bold, career-defining moves—and bet on yourself.
📚 Resources & Mentions:
- Poker Woman: How to Win in Love, Life, and Business Using the Principles of Poker — Find it on Amazon
- Learn more about Elen’s negotiation course: www.pokerdivas.com
💬 Connect with Us:
- Follow Natalie on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/natalielukephd
- Join the conversation and share your “all-in” career moment with #UnCeilingYou
Learn More at https://unceilingzone.com/
