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282: Your 2026 Leadership Roadmap: Plan the Year That Moves Your Career Forward

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Leading Women in Tech Podcast
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Jan 6, 2026
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Summary

Most leaders start the year with good intentions — but by February, meetings, emergencies, and team issues take over. And suddenly, your career is something that just happens to you. In this solo episode of Leading Women in Tech, Toni Collis walks you step-by-step through how to create your 2026 Leadership Roadmap — a clear, strategic plan to move your career forward intentionally, not reactively. This episode is for you if: • You're working hard but not seeing progression • You feel overworked, under-recognised, or invisible • You're ready for promotion but not being tapped • You want to stop reacting and start leading strategically You'll learn: • Why "trying harder" doesn't create career acceleration • How senior leaders actually plan their growth • The difference between productivity goals and leadership goals • How to define your 2026 North Star • The key visibility, influence, and strategic gaps holding you back • A simple 5-pillar leadership roadmap framework • Why subtraction and boundaries are essential for leadership growth • How to turn your roadmap into a quarterly, sustainable plan This episode bridges mindset → action, helping you design a year that supports the leader you're becoming — not the role you've outgrown. 🎯 If you want support turning this roadmap into real momentum, you can book a discovery call at tonicollis.com/lets-chat #LeadershipRoadmap #WomenInTech #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerPlanning #WomenInLeadership #ExecutivePresence #PromotionReady #LeadershipGrowth #StrategicLeadership #LeadingWomenInTech #ToniCollis