📜 Summary Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught to stay in our lane. Don't rock the boat. Be loyal. Let your manager handle the relationship with leadership. And whatever you do — don't go over your boss's head. And maybe that advice came from a good place — but it's keeping you invisible to the people who actually make decisions about your career. In this episode, I'm unpacking the belief that causes so many talented, accomplished women to avoid one of the most powerful career-building tools available to them: the skip level meeting. We explore: Why skipping your skip levels feels like loyalty — but is actually costing you The difference between going around your boss and building relationships across the organization The agent and the athlete analogy — and why even LeBron doesn't let his agent handle everything What happens when your boss is the only person telling your story in rooms you've never entered Why visibility isn't arrogance — it's agency A 6-step approach to walking into your next skip level prepared, confident, and strategic What to do after the meeting to keep the relationship warm and build on the foundation you created A skip level is not going around your boss. It's taking responsibility for making sure the right people know who you are — before opportunities are announced, before decisions are made, and before someone else's name comes up instead of yours. Your boss can open doors. But you have to walk through them. If you've ever avoided a meeting with senior leadership because it felt wrong, disloyal, or like it wasn't your place — this conversation is for you. 📥 Grab the free Storyteller Framework: LINK 📖 Chapters 00:00 The Belief That's Keeping You Invisible 05:30 Your Boss Is Not Your Only Advocate 13:00 What It's Costing You to Stay Invisible 16:30 How to Prepare for Your Skip Level 24:00 What Letting Go of This Belief Unlocks 🔗 Work With Me: 1:1 Leadership & Career Coaching If you're a woman of color who wants to grow your career without becoming someone you don't recognize—this coaching is for you. Together, we'll define your leadership on your terms, create visibility that doesn't require performance, and strengthen the relationships that actually shape decisions—so you stop waiting to be picked and start being pursued. 🔗 Apply for 1:1 coaching by booking a call here:BOOK A CALL HERE Where to Find TaSheenaSign up for "A Seat At The Table," my Weekly Newsletter that empowers WOC leaders and their teams to build their own seats at the table. LinkedIn | Instagram | Website | TikTok