
without burnout or selling out.
Wednesday November 12th AT 2 PM ET
2 PM ET

Wednesday
November, 12th
2 PM ET
On-The-Dot

Alicia J.
"...helped me build the confidence and toolkit I needed to influence ...and lead powerfully - without a formal title"

Meagan C.
"Now, I’m an engineer who speaks up, asks bold questions, and shows up with confidence in every room I’m in."
strategic presence and sponsorship
to get promoted inside a system that wasn’t built for you—
without waiting for it to change.
I’m Karen Worstell. As a Tech leader, I lived The System. And I know that you've done everything right. You've got the creds, the certs and you work three times harder than your peers - just to stay even.
For years, we’ve been told, “The System is broken.” And it is.
But that’s not the whole story.
Because when you believe the only solution is systemic change, you unknowingly hand over your power.
And the cost of that belief? It’s massive.
The average missed promotion, lost equity, and slowed retirement growth adds up to over $6 million by age 60.
Yes, The System needs to change.
But you don’t have to wait to rise.
You can lead with presence, build authentic authority, and activate sponsors—right now, in the role you already hold.

Land the promotion or leadership role you’ve already earned
Build visible authority that commands respect
End the burnout spiral—and protect your energy
Get off the sidelines and into strategic career growth
Own your leadership brand without fitting a mold
Secure a sponsor who says your name in the rooms that matter
Move from overlooked to undeniable
Waiting for The System to fix itself could take decades if it ever happens.
In the meantime, it’s draining your confidence… and your net worth.
That’s why I created The Leading Edge Framework℠ —a blend of evidence-based practices, strategic coaching, and powerful community designed to help you rise your way.
No code-switching.
No “playing nice.”
No trying to be one of the guys.
Just a clear path to magnetic, authentic leadership that earns recognition, influence, and compensation—without selling out who you are.


Shahin H.
Technical Engineering Lead
"I really can't begin to detail how much this course has helped to propel me forward personally and professionally."

Kate C.
Founder
"It will give you the skills you cannot learn in any classroom to navigate the unique challenges of being a woman in the tech space."

Kim M.
Career Switcher
"This is a community where members can learn from each other and it is truly transformative."