83. Why Women Aren’t Advancing to the C-Suite Quickly with Tracey Newell 

Only 16% of executive officers in major U.S. companies are women. Tracey Newell wants that number to change—and fast. In this episode, Kendall Berg sits down with Tracey to unpack what’s really holding women back from claiming their seat at the C-suite table. It’s not just about talent. It’s about mindset, mentorship, visibility, and having a damn good plan.

Tracey breaks down why women need to dream bigger earlier, how to intentionally map your career goals, and what it actually takes to be seen as a leader (hint: it’s not working harder in silence). From reframing imposter syndrome to pitching your long-term goals to the right stakeholders, this conversation is packed with career strategy gold. Whether you’re mid-level and ambitious or eyeing the C-suite someday, this episode is your call to action.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What’s really keeping women out of the C-suite?
• How can I overcome imposter syndrome in my career?
• What executive skills do I need to get promoted?
• How do I find a mentor who actually helps?
• How do I build a strategic career plan that gets results?

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Tracy Newell

Specializing in accelerating go-to-market teams and top line revenue growth, Tracey Newell serves on the board of five high growth software companies, Sailpoint, Druva, Highspot, DataRobot, and Deepwatch. Tracey also serves as an advisor for Blackrock Long Term Private Capital and Spring Coast Capital Partners.

Book: Hers For The Taking: Your Path to the C-Suite and Beyond: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSN4ZRCY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YYDIDHZK64O6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MrqpeI-YMav_pCYtOLRaUA.CxZIvXNn6tTpmoJQAuHTZTv1TWBGY63LxqZBWj0B7tY&dib_tag=se&keywords=hers+for+the+taking+tracey+newell&qid=1736524417&sprefix=hers+for+the+taking+tracey+newelll%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-1 

Website: https://www.tracey-newell.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-newell/