Grounded and Aligned™

The podcast for people in senior roles who carry real responsibility - budgets, teams, visibility, and pressure - that doesn’t switch off at the end of the day.

If your role has grown faster than your comfort zone…

If you’re managing up, setting boundaries, delegating, and absorbing more than you used to…

If you care about being effective and human (without being inauthentic or pushing yourself past your limits), this show is for you.

 

No hype.
No generic advice.
Just grounded conversations for navigating complex roles with composure and self-trust.

#27: Navigating Office Politics Jun 18, 2025

 You’re not imagining it—someone else is getting the visibility you deserve, and decisions are happening without you in the room. In this powerful podcast episode of Promot...

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#26: Healthspan as a strategic advantage, with Corinne Briaud Jun 11, 2025

 

Aging powerfully is more than a personal choice—it’s a leadership strategy rooted in healthspan.

In this insightful podcast episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Le...

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#25: How to Lead Your Team Through Uncertainty Without Losing Yourself Jun 04, 2025

Change is inevitable—but your response to it defines your leadership.

In this powerful episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, Karen shares five actionable stra...

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#24: How to Stay Grounded When the Unexpected Hits May 28, 2025

 

Change isn’t the exception—it’s the rule. In this powerful episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, Karen shares what it really takes to lead yourself when you...

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#23: Coaching Reimagined for Executive Women’s Real Leadership Challenges May 21, 2025

This episode is personal—and pivotal.

After 28+ years in corporate leadership and nearly 3 years as a full-time coach, I’ve redefined not just my business, but the kind of...

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#22: Lead Yourself First: The Power of Ownership in Career Growth promotion success May 14, 2025

Welcome back to Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading.

In this episode, Karen gives some tough love—and practical wisdom—on one of the most important topics in any ambiti...

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#21: Improve Tough Work Relationships Fast colleagues conflict relationships May 07, 2025

In this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, host Karen Gombault shares a powerful case study and a practical communication strategy that transformed a client...

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#20: The Power of Boundaries with Karen Viesta Apr 30, 2025

 In this powerful and relatable episode, Karen Gombault welcomes her very first guest, midlife reinvention and wellness coach Karen Viesta, to explore one of the most criti...

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#19: Coaching: Your Shortcut to Growth and Impact Apr 23, 2025

In this powerful solo episode, Karen Gombault opens up about the stigma surrounding coaching—especially in international contexts—and shares her personal journey of transfo...

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#18: Leadership Starts Within: Strong Foundations, Stronger Impact Apr 16, 2025

In this episode of Promoted, Karen Gombault peels back the curtain on the foundational work she does with her clients—and why it matters.

Many women seek out coaching to s...

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#17: Strait Talk: 5 Principles That Supported My Career Growth Apr 09, 2025

 

Welcome to Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading—the podcast for women stepping into new leadership roles and ready to lead with intention. In this straight-talking epi...

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#16: Leadership Traits That Accelerate Success Apr 02, 2025

 Stepping into a new leadership role can feel both exhilarating and intimidating.   

In this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, host Karen Gombault breaks ...

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