The Podcast For Women in Male-Dominated Professions You've worked hard. You're great at what you do. And yet… the ladder to leadership still feels like it wasn't built with you in mind. The Dreams and Ladders podcast is here to change that. Hosted by executive coach and former law enforcement leader Lori Kranenburg, this show is your weekly dose of real talk, leadership insights, and practical strategies tailored for women who want more — more impact, more confidence, more meaningful work — ...
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Lori Kranenburg Podcasts
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Episode 006: Is There a Path to Your Success?
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Episode 6: Is There a Path to Your Success? Have you ever wondered if there's actually a path to success in your organization or if the ladder is missing a few rungs? In this episode, Lori Kranenburg explores the fifth topic in her series "Five Things I Wish I Knew Sooner"—organizational awareness—and how understanding the system you work in can ma…
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Episode 005: The Advantage Women Overlook but Men Master
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Episode 5: The Advantage Women Overlook but Men Master For too long, women in male-dominated professions have been told the only way forward is to "go it alone", to prove themselves without help, support, or community. But here's the truth: the greatest advantage men have always had isn't their talent, it's their networks. In this episode, Lori tak…
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Episode 004: Coaching or Mentoring? Which is Better?
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Episode 4: Coaching or Mentoring? Which is Better? Have you ever felt like everyone else got the secret instruction manual for career success except you? In this episode of Dreams and Ladders, I share my own journey of searching for guidance in two male-dominated professions, and why the lack of mentorship often left me feeling like I was piecing t…
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Episode 003: Why Being Smart Isn't Enough to Get Promoted
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Episode 003: Why Being Smart Isn't Enough to Get Promoted You've worked hard, gotten the right education, and built strong technical skills. But here's the truth: being smart and doing your job well isn't always what gets you promoted. In this episode, Lori shares why relying on performance alone can keep you stuck—and what skills you actually need…
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Episode 002: Are You Going to Paint Your Office Pink?
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Show Notes: Dreams and Ladders – Episode 2 Host: Lori Kranenburg Episode Overview: In this episode, Lori shares a story from her own leadership journey — a moment when a throwaway comment from a new boss revealed deeper biases about women in leadership. She explores how internal voices, societal programming, and external opinions can chip away at a…
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Show Notes: Dreams and Ladders – Episode 1 Host: Lori Kranenburg Episode Overview: In this debut episode, Lori shares her personal journey navigating male-dominated professions over 30+ years. She discusses the challenges women face in the workplace, from microaggressions to systemic barriers, and introduces the mission of Dreams and Ladders: empow…
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