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Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · 11d

Convenience can tempt us into passivity. But leaders stand out by staying awake, not just efficient.

This week’s Wisdom in a Wink is about reclaiming the skills that make us human.

🌟 The best upgrade isn’t in your device. It’s in you.

Read it here 👉 http://bit.ly/3VUEcIE

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · 13d

This week’s Wisdom in a Wink: The danger isn’t AI replacing us. The danger is us replacing ourselves with shortcuts.

The good news? Your human upgrade is still in your hands. Curiosity, imagination, empathy, skills no algorithm can copy.

Read the full issue here 👉 http://bit.ly/3VUEcIE

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · Sep 12

Stop waiting to be noticed. Learn the subtle habits that cost great leaders their influence. https://bit.ly/4oDWg71

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · Sep 9

Fear says: AI will make you obsolete.
Truth says: AI makes you available.
Available for creativity.
Available for innovation.
Available for connection.
The myth is replacement.
The reality is amplification.

See the latest Wisdom in a Wink: http://bit.ly/45Zg4dP

#Leadership #AI #FutureOfWork

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Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · Sep 4

AI isn’t here to replace you.
It’s here to release you.
Release you from the busywork.
Release you to create, connect, and lead.
Stop fighting AI as a rival—
Start using it as an ally.

Read more in this week's Wisdom in a Wink: http://bit.ly/45Zg4dP

#Leadership #AI #FutureOfWork

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · Sep 4

Promotions aren’t just about performance. They’re about presence. Get yours back—20 min webinar. https://bit.ly/4oDWg71

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · Aug 28

Risk-aversion = career erosion. Learn how staying “safe” signals stagnation—and how to reverse it. https://bit.ly/4oDWg71

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · Aug 21

Great workshops spark ideas.

Great leaders make them stick.

This week’s Wisdom in a Wink shares how to keep training alive with psychological safety + unlearning, and 4 moves to start now.

Full post ➡️ http://bit.ly/3HwOqve

#LeadershipDevelopment #WisdomInAWink

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · Aug 20

“Your work will speak for itself” is career advice from another century. Learn to position yourself without being a self-promoter. https://bit.ly/4oDWg71

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · Aug 18

That post-training “aha!” can fade fast.

Without psychological safety + unlearning, old habits win every time.

This week’s Wisdom in a Wink shares 4 ways leaders can make learning stick long after the workshop ends.

Read it here: http://bit.ly/3HwOqve

#Leadership #LearningCulture

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · Aug 12

Great leaders go unnoticed—not because they fail, but because they blend in. Find out if you’re quietly sabotaging your influence. 20 min webinar. https://bit.ly/4oDWg71

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · Aug 6

Being overlooked doesn’t mean you’re underqualified. It usually means you’ve stopped positioning yourself. This isn’t about ego. It’s about ownership.
🎯 Learn how to reset your visibility strategy—without losing your integrity in this short webinar: https://shorturl.at/IOUDX

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · Jul 25

If your work is excellent but your name rarely comes up... You don’t have a performance problem. You have a positioning problem.
Time to shift from overlooked to in demand. More on this soon.
#leadershiptips #careervisibility #wisdominawink

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · Jul 22

Are you working hard but not getting noticed? You might be blending in more than you think. Visibility isn’t about being loud—it’s about being clear. Let’s talk about what’s quietly making great leaders invisible.
#leadership #visibility #executivecoaching

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · Jul 8

When was the last time you practiced something that made you UNCOMFORTABLE?

Real growth starts where comfort ends. Bold leaders know this.

What’s one thing you can practice out loud this week? Start there. #LeadershipGrowth #PracticeOutLoud #UnlearnToGrow

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · Jul 3

💥 Leadership growth happens in PRACTICE. Not perfection. Not theory. PRACTICE.

This summer I’m working with a few bold leaders who want to stretch, try new things, and unlearn in real time.

Are you ready to practice out loud? Let’s connect.

#Leadership #Unlearning #BoldLeadership

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · May 30

Most leadership programs give you insight.

But what about practice?

✨ Want to lead better? Practice with someone who calls out your “listening face.”

#Unlearning #HumanConnection #LeadershipGrowth #KatyCaroan #LeaderInDemand

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · May 11

Most leaders fill every gap—with meetings, messages, motion.

But what if your most powerful move was to say... nothing?

The latest issues of Wisdom in a Wink is all about exploring how intentional quiet sharpens thinking and deepens connection.

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · May 8

Want innovation? Start by unlearning control.
Try this: Let someone else lead the next team session.
Who surprised you with their ideas lately?
#TeamTrust #UnlearnToGrow

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · May 7

Silence isn’t just a break from noise. It’s a strategic tool for stronger leadership.

Physical. Mental. Emotional. Social.

Pausing creates space for trust, presence, and better decisions.

Discover more: https://bit.ly/4jKQspk

#leadership #mindfulness #podcast #LiveAndUnlearn

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · May 5

That habit that used to work? Might be what’s holding you back.

Time to trade comfort for clarity.

What’s one thing you’re ready to unlearn this week?

#LeadershipEvolution #UnlearnToLead

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · May 2

🧠 What if staying relevant meant letting go, not learning more? Unlearning is a superpower for modern leaders.What’s one belief you’ve outgrown?

#Unlearning #LeadershipGrowth #WisdomInAWink

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · Apr 30

Influence isn’t just about what you’ve accomplished—it’s about how well you guide others. Whether it’s coaching, courses, or community-building, your leadership should leave a mark. How are you sharing your expertise? https://app.kajabi.com/r/uVvjUbtV

Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · Apr 28

If you’ve ever thought, “This could really help people”, but haven’t structured it into something others can access, you’re holding back your impact. Kajabi gives you the framework to turn your insights into courses, and coaching programs. Start here: https://app.kajabi.com/r/uVvjUbtV

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Katy Caroan @katycaroan.bsky.social · Apr 26

Tired? It might not be your calendar. It might be your old mindset burning your energy.

It's time for a a leadership reset. Not by adding more… but by letting go.

Start your unlearning journey (and breathe easier doing it). https://bit.ly/4lCC2sR

#LeadershipTools #WisdomInAWink #UnlearnToGrow