Candace was stuck at Level 1 for 5 years despite having an engineering degree and exceptional performance. Have you ever felt overqualified and underutilized in your current role? She mentions being “tied to so many others” as a Black woman carrying family expectations. How does the pressure to succeed for others beyond yourself affect your career decisions? Candace learned that “it doesn’t matter what you think, it matters how you can influence people who can do something about it.” Where might you need to shift from internal excellence to external visibility?

She talks about the biblical principle “faith without works is dead.” How might you be waiting for recognition or opportunities instead of actively creating them?

Candace realized that being “humble and modest” was limiting her advancement. What cultural or family conditioning might be holding you back from speaking up about your value?

She emphasizes documenting achievements with timestamps to protect against idea theft. How well are you documenting and claiming credit for your contributions?

Candace invested in coaching as a Black woman despite it feeling “scary.” What investment in your advancement have you been hesitating to make, and what’s holding you back?