What does it take to stand out in your career? What do you do when your education and experience are no longer helping you to reach that next level? In Career Success Coach, you’ll learn exactly what it takes to thrive as an accomplished professional while positioning yourself as a leader in your industry, building your ideal network and attracting next-level opportunities.
You’re doing the work.
So why aren’t you moving?
Most senior leaders don’t have a capability problem.
They have an influence problem.
In this episode, I break down the three traps that keep high performers stuck—despite delivering at a high level.
Because at this level, it’s not about doing more.
It’s about whether people back you.
If you feel like you’re already operating at the next level… but not being seen for it—this is for you.
Work with Sarah:
Doors are now open for Elevate, a six-week group program designed to elevate how you communicate, show up and lead — with clarity, confidence and presence.
Investment from $2,500.
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13 Mar 2026
Executive Presence — The Difference Between Capable and Promotable
Have you ever walked out of a meeting thinking:
“I know I’m capable… so why didn’t that land?”
Maybe someone spoke over you.
Maybe someone repeated your idea and got the credit.
Or maybe your voice tightened and you started rushing your point.
For many professionals, the issue isn’t capability.
It’s executive presence.
Research from the Center for Talent Innovation found that executive presence accounts for 26% of what it takes to be promoted — a significant factor in career progression.
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In this episode, Sarah Makris explains:
What executive presence actually is
• Why leaders are constantly interpreting signals
• The subtle behaviours that undermine credibility
• Three simple shifts that immediately strengthen your presence
Because the difference between being capable and being promoted often comes down to how you show up when it matters.
If you want your ideas to land, your voice to carry weight, and your leadership to be recognised — this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now.
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1 Mar 2026
Executive Presence — Why Capability Isn’t Enough
You’re good at what you do.
You deliver.
You prepare.
You work hard.
So why are others getting elevated ahead of you?
In this episode, Sarah unpacks the uncomfortable truth most high performers miss:
It’s not about competence.
It’s about presence.
Research from the Center for Talent Innovation found that executive presence accounts for 26% of what it takes to get promoted. That’s not a soft skill. That’s a career lever.
Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
Why strong operators often stall at senior levels
The subtle signals that quietly undermine authority
How posture, pace and polish shape promotion decisions
The difference between sounding busy… and sounding strategic
Why “working harder” rarely fixes visibility gaps
Sarah breaks executive presence into three practical components — gravitas, communication and polish — and explains how leadership is interpreted through signals, often subconsciously.
You’ll hear real-world examples of capable leaders who were overlooked — not because they lacked skill, but because they lacked signal control.
And you’ll walk away with three upgrades you can implement immediately:
✔ Slow your entry
✔ Land your point
✔ Regulate your energy
This isn’t about being louder.
It’s about being credible.
If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting thinking, Why didn’t that land? — this episode will change how you show up next time.
🎟 Sarah is hosting a free live masterclass:
Get the Executive Edge – How to Build Influence, Presence & Accelerate Your Career
register here https://form.sarahmakris.com.au/the-executive-edge (https://form.sarahmakris.com.au/the-executive-edge)
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