Have you ever delivered results, earned your credibility, and then found yourself having to prove everything all over again when a new boss arrives? Your track record doesn't travel. And if you don't explain the context behind your work, someone else may end up defining the story for you. In this season finale of Unshakeable Her, Cara faces her new director, Marcus Hale, and has to explain the thinking, effort, and results behind a project he's considering reviewing from scratch. This time, she approaches the conversation differently: no defensiveness, no lengthy justification, and no apologising for her contribution. Instead, she uses a simple four-sentence structure to correct the record, explain the facts, and invite a constructive conversation. In this episode, you'll discover: How to correct the record without sounding defensive. Learn how to explain the gap in your new boss's information, clearly state your contribution, and ask a question that opens the door to a productive conversation.How to challenge unwritten workplace rules with curiosity. Discover what Katherine Johnson's simple question, “Is there a law?”, teaches us about questioning assumptions and making space for your contribution without turning every disagreement into a confrontation.Seven leadership lessons worth carrying into your next chapter. From reflecting intentionally and repairing relationships quickly to choosing curiosity over judgment, discover the small, repeatable habits that build lasting credibility and influence.We'll also reveal the season's closing anthem, Florence + The Machine's Dog Days Are Over, and explore why recognising that a difficult stretch has ended matters just as much as getting through it. Your challenge this week: Think about a situation where someone hasn't seen the work you've done or the results you've achieved. How could you explain the missing context clearly, state your contribution confidently, and invite a useful conversation? As Cara's story comes full circle, we close out a season of challenging unwritten rules, questioning assumptions, and discovering that leadership isn't about being perfect. It's about reflecting, repairing, asking better questions, and saying what needs to be said. And there's a new chapter ahead: a bigger conversation about the everyday habits that stop good managers from becoming great leaders. Listen to the season finale to learn how to correct the record with confidence, challenge assumptions with curiosity, and carry these practical leadership lessons into whatever comes next. New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at caroline@inspireyourgenius.com - I read them all. And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her. Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.
