Unleash Your Voice with Priya Sam

Priya Sam
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Priya Sam is a Story Architect who helps people unlock their confidence and define their career paths through their Power Stories. In Unleash Your Voice, you'll find a combination of solo episodes and guest interviews around topics related to professional storytelling, networking, personal branding, and job interviews. 

  1. 6D AGO

    How Executives Really Decide Who Gets Promoted with Laurie Wetzel

    Laurie Wetzel is the Founder of Standout Advantage and a career strategist who helps experienced professionals clarify their value, strengthen their leadership narrative, and position themselves for bigger opportunities. With more than 25 years of leadership experience across high-growth tech companies including Slack, Adobe, and Salesforce, Laurie has spent decades inside the rooms where promotions, hiring decisions, and leadership potential are evaluated. After years of leading teams and navigating complex corporate environments, Laurie realized that many talented professionals struggle not because they lack capability — but because their value isn’t clearly understood by decision-makers. Today, she helps leaders articulate their unique strengths, communicate their impact more effectively, and build the credibility needed to advance their careers. Her biggest turning point came when she recognized that staying quiet and hoping her work would speak for itself wasn’t enough in competitive workplaces. That realization reshaped how she approached visibility, leadership communication, and advocacy — lessons she now teaches professionals navigating their own career growth. In this episode, you’ll learn: → Why doing great work alone isn’t enough to advance in today’s workplace → How leaders actually evaluate potential when deciding promotions → The difference between being respected for your work and being seen as leadership material → Why many high performers get stuck at the same level despite strong results → The role of visibility and narrative in shaping career opportunities → How to clearly communicate the value you bring to an organization → Why sponsorship and advocacy are critical for career advancement → How to position yourself for the next level of leadership 📝 Free Career Accelerator Call – Want personalized coaching to build your power stories and boost your brand? I’ve opened up a 5 spots for Career Accelerator calls this week only, you can grab one here: https://calendly.com/priyasam/career-accelerator-call ✦✦✦   CONNECT WITH LAURIE 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriejwetzel/ 🌐 Website: https://www.lauriejwetzel.com/   ✦✦✦   CONNECT WITH PRIYA 🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/ 📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam 👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/   ✦✦✦   TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Meet Laurie Wetzel: Career strategist and leadership advisor 02:00 – Why strong performers often get overlooked for promotions 05:00 – The moment Laurie realized hard work alone isn’t enough 08:00 – How leaders actually decide who moves up 12:00 – Visibility vs. value: why both matter for career growth 16:00 – Communicating your strengths in leadership environments 20:00 – Why sponsorship matters more than mentorship 24:00 – How professionals can advocate for their own advancement 29:00 – Lessons from Laurie’s career inside major tech companies 33:00 – Helping leaders clarify their “standout advantage” 37:00 – Final career advice for ambitious professionals ✦✦✦   Subscribe for more powerful conversations on leadership, career acceleration, storytelling, and executive presence every week on Unleash Your Voice.

    39 min

  2. MAR 3

    From Invisible to Influential: Master Career Visibility with Robin Goad

    Robin Goad is a global sales leader at Amazon Web Services with more than 30 years of leadership experience across Fortune 100 companies including Dell and Gartner. Over the course of her career, she has closed billion-dollar deals, led global teams, and built strategic partnerships at the highest levels. In this episode, Robin shares what truly drives career advancement at senior levels and why raw performance and expertise alone aren’t enough. From political intelligence and executive presence to shadow power maps and seven-minute conversations that change everything, this conversation is a masterclass in strategic visibility. Robin is also the author of Girl by Birth, Woman by Fire and the creator of the REAL Framework and The Unwritten Rulebook — practical strategies for navigating corporate power without losing yourself in the process. In this episode, you’ll learn: → Why strategic visibility matters more than you think → How to identify your “shadow power map” inside any organization → The “seven-minute rule” that can change your career trajectory → How high performers unintentionally stay invisible → Why authenticity is a leadership superpower → How rewriting limiting beliefs unlocks confidence and influence Robin also opens up about her deeply personal turning point, the mindset shifts that reshaped her life, and the philosophy behind her book Girl by Birth, Woman by Fire. Top 3 Insights from Robin Goad → Visibility outranks performance – Career growth is driven less by raw results and more by political intelligence, relationships, and executive presence. → The org chart is not the power map – Real influence comes from understanding informal networks, trusted advisors, and decision influencers. → Confidence starts with your superpower – Recognizing and aligning your unique strengths to business priorities is the foundation of strategic success. 📝 Free Career Accelerator Call – Want personalized coaching to build your power stories and boost your brand? I’ve opened up a 5 spots for Career Accelerator calls this week only, you can grab one here: https://calendly.com/priyasam/career-accelerator-call ✦✦✦ CONNECT WITH ROBIN GOAD 🌐 Website: https://www.therealrobingoad.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgoad/ ✦✦✦ CONNECT WITH PRIYA 🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/ 📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam 👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/ ✦✦✦ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introducing Robin Goad & Her Extraordinary Career 04:00 – Challenging Bias & Winning Trust in Global Business 09:00 – Why “Soft Skills” Drive Billion-Dollar Outcomes 14:00 – Visibility vs Performance: What Really Gets You Promoted 16:00 – The Seven-Minute Career-Changing Conversation 22:00 – Understanding the Shadow Power Map 27:00 – Strategic Influence & Internal Multithreading 35:00 – The REAL Framework Explained 40:00 – Trauma, Validation & Career Identity 45:00 – Rewriting Limiting Beliefs & Building Confidence 48:00 – How to Connect with Robin Goad ✦✦✦ Subscribe for more powerful conversations on leadership, career acceleration, storytelling, and executive presence every week on Unleash Your Voice.

    50 min

  3. FEB 24

    Hattie the PMM on How to Become Impossible to Ignore at Work

    Hattie (Hattie the PMM) is the Founder of ProductMarketers.com and a career coach for Product Marketing Managers who want to become more respected, valued, and strategic at work. With over 12 years in tech — including experience as a CEO and CMO — Hattie teaches ambitious professionals how to build influence, visibility, and career leverage without burning out or people-pleasing. After surviving five rounds of tech layoffs, navigating a toxic micromanagement environment, and rebuilding her confidence from the ground up, Hattie developed the exact playbook she now uses to help PMMs get promoted, paid more, and positioned as strategic leaders. Her biggest turning point? Refusing to shrink — in her personal life and her career — and deciding to proactively invest in her communication skills, strategic visibility, and perceived value so her impact became impossible to ignore. In this episode, you’ll learn: → Why “doing great work” isn’t enough to get promoted in today’s workplace → How to identify your Career ICP (Ideal Career Profile) — and why it’s rarely your manager → The difference between being heard vs. being influential → How to build strategic visibility that protects you during layoffs → Why perceived value drives promotions, bonuses, and job security → The 3 R framework (Recognizable, Respected, Reputable) for measuring your career growth → Why investing in yourself first eliminates impostor syndrome and builds real confidence → The difference between being a “nice” high performer and a strategically visible leader 📝 Free Live Workshop – Power Story & Presence Workshop Priya is hosting a brand-new FREE three-session live workshop designed for ambitious women who want stronger visibility, confidence, and executive-level communication. Over three sessions, you’ll learn how to: ✓ Define your personal brand pillars ✓ Identify your true differentiators ✓ Build compelling Power Stories ✓ Elevate your leadership language & presence 📅 Dates: February 24–26 ⏰ Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM Eastern 🎟 Cost: 100% Free Register through this link: https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/3-day-live-workshop-1 ✦✦✦ CONNECT WITH HATTIE 🌐 Website: ProductMarketers.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hattiethepmm/ 📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hattiethepmm ✦✦✦ CONNECT WITH PRIYA 🌐 Website:https://priyasam.com/ 📹 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/ 📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/priyasam 👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/ ✦✦✦ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Meet Hattie the PMM: Founder, Career Coach & Former Tech Executive 02:00 – The breakup that triggered her “unleash your voice” moment 05:00 – Why your personal life impacts your professional presence 09:00 – Installing new communication skills (and why improv changed everything) 13:00 – Surviving five rounds of layoffs through strategic visibility 16:00 – What is your Career ICP — and why it’s not your manager 19:00 – Perceived value vs. real value (and why it drives profit) 24:00 – The burnout cycle loop high performers fall into 31:00 – Escaping toxic work environments without self-sabotage 33:00 – The 3 R framework: Recognizable, Respected, Reputable 37:00 – Fast lane vs. slow lane career growth 42:00 – Investing in yourself to eliminate cognitive dissonance 47:00 – How Hattie transitioned from C-suite to coaching 49:00 – The first client that changed everything 53:00 – Final reflections + where to connect ✦✦✦ Subscribe for more powerful conversations on leadership, career acceleration, storytelling, and executive presence every week on Unleash Your

    53 min

  4. FEB 17

    From “Am I Enough?” to Six Figures: A Career Breakthrough Story

    Priya Sam is the Host & Founder at Unleash Your Voice, where she helps ambitious women in six-figure corporate roles who struggle with being overlooked, undervalued, or unsure how to communicate their value to step into undeniable executive presence and unlock the promotions, visibility, and compensation they truly deserve. Her signature Power Story Framework is a key part of all of her programs as she helps her clients build powerful personal brands, strategic communication skills, and confidence. In this episode, you’ll learn: → Why your experience is probably not the problem — and what actually holds high-performing women back → How value articulation, not more credentials, determines how leaders and hiring managers perceive you → The power of personal brand pillars and how they instantly elevate your positioning → How to turn overlooked experiences into compelling differentiators that set you apart → Why interviews are not the time to “wing it” and how Power Stories change everything Priya walks through Riley’s transformation — from feeling uncertain, underpaid, and “not enough” after learning her job was ending, to landing her first ever six-figure job offer. This episode breaks down the exact mindset and communication shifts that made the difference, including how to speak about your work in a way that allows decision-makers to clearly “place” you at a higher level. 📝 Free Live Workshop – Power Story & Presence Workshop Priya is hosting a brand-new FREE three-session live workshop designed for ambitious women who want stronger visibility, confidence, and executive-level communication. Over three sessions, you’ll learn how to: ✓ Define your personal brand pillars ✓ Identify your true differentiators ✓ Build compelling Power Stories ✓ Elevate your leadership language & presence 📅 Dates: February 24–26 ⏰ Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM Eastern 🎟 Cost: 100% Free Register through this link: https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/3-day-live-workshop-1 ✦✦✦ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Riley’s Story: When Confidence Isn’t the Issue 01:00 – The Hidden Struggle: Feeling “Not Enough” 02:00 – Why Adding More Credentials Often Fails 03:00 – The Real Problem: Value Articulation 04:00 – Personal Branding vs Blending In 05:00 – Finding Overlooked Differentiators 06:00 – “Creativity + Scientific Precision” Breakthrough 07:00 – Building Senior-Level Positioning 08:00 – Power Story Bank & Interview Strategy 09:00 – Sounding Like a Six-Figure Woman 10:00 – The Six-Figure Offer & What Changed 11:00 – Three Critical Career Takeaways 12:00 – Power Story & Presence Workshop Invitation 13:00 – Final Message: Alignment Over Reinvention ✦✦✦ CONNECT WITH PRIYA 🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/ 📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam 👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/ ✦✦✦ Subscribe for more proven career storytelling strategies, personal branding insights, and executive communication techniques every week on Unleash Your Voice.

    14 min

  5. FEB 10

    Silly Goose, Serious Career: Allison Macalik on Standing Out in Corporate

    Allison Macalik is the Director of Solutions at Ontech, where she helps sales teams and organizations simplify complex solutions, build trust with buyers, and close deals with confidence. With over a decade of experience in pre-sales and solutions engineering, Allison empowers professionals—especially women—to overcome imposter syndrome, build authentic personal brands, and lead with clarity, confidence, and joy. She is also the founder of the WISE (Women in Solutions Engineering) chapter at Salesforce. org, a coach with the Pre-Sales Collective, and co-creator of Four Under Three, where she co-hosts The Imposter Talks Podcast and leads Fight Your Imposter workshops for ERGs worldwide. Known online as the “Silly Goose in Corporate,” Allison shows leaders how authenticity, fun, and bold self-expression can drive impact, influence, and career growth. In this episode, you’ll learn: → What pre-sales actually is — and why it’s one of the best careers in tech → How Allison built a powerful personal brand as the “Silly Goose in Corporate” → Why authenticity beats perfection in leadership and communication → How to overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt at work → How to advocate for yourself and get promoted in corporate environments → Why joy, fun, and play increase productivity and team performance → How to build confidence, visibility, and influence without burning out 📝 Free Career Accelerator Call – Want personalized coaching to build your power stories and boost your brand? I’ve opened up a 5 spots for Career Accelerator calls this week only, book a call here here:  https://calendly.com/priyasam/career-accelerator-call CONNECT WITH ALLISON MACALIK 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonmacalik/ CONNECT WITH PRIYA 🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/ 📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam 👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/ ✦✦✦ Subscribe for more proven career storytelling strategies, communication tips, and leadership insights every week on "Unleash Your Voice."

    51 min

  6. FEB 3

    I’ve Done Everything Right… So Why Am I Stuck?

    Priya Sam is the Host & Founder at Unleash Your Voice, where she helps ambitious women in six-figure corporate roles who struggle with being overlooked and undervalued step into undeniable executive presence and unlock the promotions, visibility, and compensation they truly deserve. Her signature Power Story Framework is a key part of all of her programs as she helps her clients build their personal power story banks, strategic communication skills, and confidence. In this episode, you’ll learn: → Why working harder stops working after the first 5–10 years of your career → The three strategic shifts that helped Priya double her salary and accelerate her leadership trajectory → How to advocate for yourself without sounding pushy or self-promotional → Why building champions is essential for career growth—and how to do it intentionally → How to create a strategic personal brand that positions you for promotions, visibility, and influence 📝 Free Career Accelerator Call – Want personalized coaching to build your power stories and boost your brand? I’ve opened up a 5 spots for Career Accelerator calls this week only, book a call here here:   https://calendly.com/priyasam/career-accelerator-call ✦✦✦ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Why hard work alone eventually stops driving career growth 01:00 – Priya’s early career belief: hard work equals success 02:15 – The 5–10 year career plateau most women experience 03:30 – The moment Priya realized something had to change 04:45 – The three reasons high performers get overlooked 06:00 – Why not advocating for yourself keeps you stuck 07:00 – The power of building champions and visibility 08:10 – Creating a strategic personal brand at work 09:00 – Priya’s personal branding breakthrough in television 10:20 – Turning personal strengths into career leverage 11:30 – How storytelling builds influence and opportunity 12:45 – Doubling salary through strategic career positioning 14:10 – Repeating the formula in tech and enterprise leadership 15:30 – Working smarter vs. working harder 16:30 – How to take action and accelerate your career ✦✦✦ CONNECT WITH PRIYA 🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/ 📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam 👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/ ✦✦✦ Subscribe for more proven career storytelling strategies, communication tips, and leadership insights every week on "Unleash Your Voice."

    17 min

  7. JAN 27

    Deciding Who You Want to Be & Learning How to Be Her with Sarah Holmes

    Sarah Holmes is an Account Supervisor at Viral Nation, where she manages major global accounts including Meta, working at the intersection of creator marketing, strategy, and client relationships. As one of the first alumni of The Unleash Program, Sarah has built a career rooted in strategic communication, relationship-building, and people leadership—stepping confidently into roles that didn’t even exist when she first started her career. Her biggest growth catalyst? Learning how to advocate for herself, communicate her value, and use storytelling to build trust, credibility, and influence at work. In this episode, you’ll learn: → How to advocate for yourself in corporate environments without losing authenticity → Why storytelling is a powerful (and strategic) skill for leadership, client work, and team-building → How to ask for promotions, support, and growth opportunities with confidence → The role of mentorship in career acceleration—and why you don’t have to do it alone → Practical lessons on managing burnout, setting boundaries, and leading by example 📝 Free Career Accelerator Call – Want personalized coaching to build your power stories and boost your brand? I’ve opened up a 5 spots for Career Accelerator calls this week only, you can grab one here:  https://calendly.com/priyasam/career-accelerator-call ✦✦✦ CONNECT WITH SARAH HOLMES 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-holmes-b62442195/ ✦✦✦ CONNECT WITH PRIYA 🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/ 📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam 👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/ ✦✦✦ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome to Unleash Your Voice & introducing the client interview series 01:00 – Meet Sarah Holmes: Account Supervisor at Viral Nation 02:20 – What Sarah actually does day-to-day managing the Meta account 04:10 – Loving a career built around people and relationships 06:30 – Careers that didn’t exist 10 years ago 07:40 – The biggest turning point: moving from small agency to corporate 09:00 – Learning to advocate for yourself in corporate environments 10:30 – From shy to outspoken: choosing who you want to become 12:00 – Speaking up in interviews and evaluating company culture 14:00 – Why advocating for yourself builds trust, not tension 16:10 – Asking for help before burnout hits 18:00 – Planting the seeds for promotions and career growth 20:30 – Corporate vs. small teams: finding the right season for you 23:00 – Advice for early-career Sarah: working smarter, not harder 26:00 – Leading by example: boundaries, rest, and sustainable success 28:45 – How storytelling shows up in Sarah’s work every day 31:00 – Using stories to build trust with clients and teams 34:00 – Advocating for others through storytelling 36:30 – Why mentorship matters more than doing it alone 39:00 – Final advice for women navigating career pivots and growth 42:00 – Closing reflections and key takeaways ✦✦✦ Subscribe for more real career stories, leadership insights, and communication strategies every week on Unleash Your Voice.

    44 min

  8. JAN 20

    The Thing You Think Is Holding You Back Might Be Your Biggest Advantage

    What if the quality you think is holding you back could actually be exactly what you need to skyrocket your career? I see it all the time with the women I work with - they quietly disqualify themselves from their dream jobs by saying things like: “I’m too quiet to be in a leadership role.”“I should just stick to being a task rabbit, I’m not assertive enough to be a leader.”“I’m too old to get that opportunity, everyone who gets asked to be on stage is young and charismatic.”In this episode, you’ll learn: → Why focusing on what you don’t have is quietly holding you back from leadership opportunities → How comparison disguises itself as logic—and how to break that pattern → Why introversion, calmness, and consistency can be powerful leadership differentiators → How to identify your true differentiators and turn them into compelling Power Stories → A real client story that shows how owning your leadership style can unlock director-level roles 📝 Ready to uncover what really sets you apart, build your Power Story Bank, and create a LinkedIn profile that brings the right opportunities to you? You’ll do exactly that in Power Stories That Land You 6-Figure Roles. AND this program is $400 off as part of my birthday promotions, find all the details here: https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/power-stories ✦✦✦ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Why mindset matters as much as strategy in career growth 01:05 – The real reason most women don’t get the opportunities they deserve 01:55 – How comparison quietly disqualifies you before anyone else does 03:10 – Meet Sarah: A high performer questioning her leadership potential 04:20 – From individual contributor to uncovering a desire to lead 05:50 – The moment most women stop themselves from going after more 07:00 – The question that changed how Sarah saw herself as a leader 08:10 – Why introversion was never the problem—it was the differentiator 09:15 – Identifying elevated leadership differentiators 10:10 – Turning differentiators into Power Stories 11:00 – Answering “What’s your leadership style?” at an executive level 12:10 – How Sarah’s story helped her land a director-level role 13:05 – What if the thing you’re hiding is actually your advantage? 14:00 – Invitation to build your own Power Stories ✦✦✦ CONNECT WITH PRIYA 🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/ 📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam 👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

    16 min
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Priya Sam is a Story Architect who helps people unlock their confidence and define their career paths through their Power Stories. In Unleash Your Voice, you'll find a combination of solo episodes and guest interviews around topics related to professional storytelling, networking, personal branding, and job interviews. 

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