What if the reason you’re not getting promoted isn’t your performance, but your visibility?
In this episode, I sit down with Tamara Jackson, former Vice President at a Fortune 500 financial institution, to talk about what it really takes to rise in a male-dominated environment without burning out or becoming someone you’re not.
Tam shares the career habits that helped her hold 13+ roles over 25 years, including the one word she credits most for her growth: coachability. We also talk about how women can stop over-interpreting tone, ask better clarifying questions, and build strategic relationships that create real momentum.
And in a powerful turning point, Tam shares why losing her mom in 2023 became the catalyst to leave corporate and build her next chapter.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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How to adapt communication without shrinking yourself
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A simple way to ask for feedback that accelerates promotions
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Why “doing great work” isn’t enough, and what to do instead
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How introverts can build visibility with one-to-one strategy
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The mindset shift that helps you stop waiting to be chosen
About Tamara:
Tamara Jackson is the visionary founder of Beaconship, a platform dedicated to equipping faith-driven leaders to transform industries and tackle global challenges through innovation.
She is also the CEO of Lead Reviver, an AI-powered sales reengagement platform that helps businesses and nonprofits unlock the hidden potential of their lead databases. Tamara merges faith, innovation, and purpose to inspire leaders to create lasting impact.
Connect with Tamara:
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LinkedIn: Tamara Jackson (Coach Tam) – https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachtam/
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Facebook: thebeaconship https://www.facebook.com/thebeaconship/
- Instagram: thebeaconship https://www.instagram.com/thebeaconship/
- Lead Reviver: https://leadreviver.pro/
About Limor Bergman Gross
Limor Bergman Gross is a former Director of Engineering turned executive coach for women in tech. She helps ambitious women grow their confidence, influence, and leadership without burnout or pretending to be someone they’re not.
- Podcast hub: https://limorbergman.com/podacst
- Substack: https://limorbergman.substack.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/limorbergman/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LimorBergman