We Lead Anyway!

Noelle Ranzy
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This is the space for people who want to grow professionally, in any capacity, whether in leadership or otherwise but do not know the rules, or don’t give a crap about the rules. Every episode is a short hit of leadership wisdom made for the people who keep being told they’re “not ready.”Fine, you don't have the skills, the education, the access but...Here, we lead anyway.

  1. 2D AGO

    The Cost of Speaking Up!

    Send a text Advocating for yourself sounds empowering until you actually do it. Then it gets risky. In this episode, I talk about the quiet cost of calling out bad behavior, especially when you are used to being agreeable, resilient, and the only one in the room. Just because you can handle something does not mean it is not harmful. I share three practical steps to speak up with clarity, strength, and self respect without blowing everything up. Advocacy is risky. Self abandonment is riskier. Support the show Now, go take up space!

    9 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Boundaries-Why Their "No" Irks You!

    Send a text When someone sets a boundary at work, what story do you tell yourself? Disengaged. Not committed. Not leadership material. In this episode, we flip the lens and examine what really happens when we receive a boundary. Why “no” feels personal, how we confuse availability with commitment, and what our reactions reveal about workload, dependency, and power. Boundaries are not a sign someone is checking out. They are often a sign they are trying to stay in. Support the show Now, go take up space!

    5 min

  3. FEB 17

    Internal Candidates... Y'all are killing me!

    Send a text If you are interviewing for a role at your current company and assuming familiarity will carry you, this is the conversation you need to hear. Internal interviews are not NOT a shoo-in.  In this episode of We Lead Anyway, I break down what leaders are actually evaluating when internal candidates step into the interview room and why treating it like “they already know me” can quietly cost you the role. This is not shade. It is leadership clarity. Listen before your next internal interview. Support the show Now, go take up space!

    8 min

  4. FEB 10

    Lead Without a Title

    Send a text This episode is for anyone waiting for a promotion before acting like a leader. The title is not coming to rescue you. Noelle digs into why leadership starts with behavior, confidence, and consistency. She shares how she built influence long before getting a fancy role and gives you one simple move to do the same. Support the show Now, go take up space!

    7 min

  5. FEB 4

    Black History Month- I'm freakin OVER it! (Bonus Episode)

    Send a text This year, Black History Month feels less like honor and more like performance. In this episode, I’m talking about what too many organizations ignore: they celebrate Black history while refusing to share power with Black people. Where are the Black executives? Who gets sponsorship, mentorship, and real access to leadership? No more empty statements. If you want to honor Black people, prove it with leadership, investment, and accountability. Support the show Now, go take up space!

    10 min

  6. FEB 3

    When Leaders Compete With Their Own Team! It sucks-Don't do that!

    Send a text Some leaders say they want high performers… until they actually have one. In this episode, we’re talking about the kind of leadership that feels threatened by talent, challenges, and visibility, and why that insecurity quietly destroys growth, morale, and trust. I f your manager only supports you when you stay small, if your ideas get minimized, or if promotions keep getting “delayed” because you’re “too valuable,” this episode is for you.  We’ll break down what weak leadership looks like, why it happens, and what real leaders do instead: build benches, develop other high performers, and celebrate when their stars outgrow the role.  Support the show Now, go take up space!

    10 min

  7. JAN 27

    I Fumbled. I Stayed. I Led Anyway!

    Send a text What happens when one imperfect moment tries to erase everything else? In this episode, I share a real experience from my company kickoff. The wins were strong. The impact was real. And one presentation didn’t land the way I wanted. Instead of celebrating the full picture, my brain fixated on that single moment and started questioning my readiness. This episode isn’t about public speaking. It’s about rumination, imposter syndrome, and the lie that one mistake defines your leadership. We talk about what good leaders actually see, why one moment is never the verdict, and how to stay visible even when your voice shakes. You don’t have to be perfect to be trusted.  You can lead anyway. Support the show Now, go take up space!

    8 min

  8. JAN 20

    Networking is NOT Optional!

    Send a text If you think networking is optional this episode is your plot twist. Noelle confesses her own anti networking era and how one random LinkedIn glow up turned into years of job offers without lifting a finger. She breaks down why visibility matters and gives you one easy step to grow your network without feeling thirsy! Support the show Now, go take up space!

    6 min
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This is the space for people who want to grow professionally, in any capacity, whether in leadership or otherwise but do not know the rules, or don’t give a crap about the rules. Every episode is a short hit of leadership wisdom made for the people who keep being told they’re “not ready.”Fine, you don't have the skills, the education, the access but...Here, we lead anyway.

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  • Creator
    Noelle Ranzy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 We Lead Anyway!
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    We Lead Anyway!