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Start Here: Where Ambitious Leaders Get Their Edge
Reframed by Ashley R. is a newsletter for ambitious professionals who want real career strategy. No fluff, just clarity, insights, and results.
Jan 12, 2025
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I Asked 6 Executives How They Make Promotion Decisions. Here's What They Said.
Here's what your executive team actually think about before they decide to promote you or hire someone externally instead.
Mar 16
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Stop Spiraling: How to Stay Motivated After Receiving Tough Feedback
Learn how to navigate tough feedback like a high performer. Whether you're dealing with shallow critiques or blunt executive feedback, this post offers…
Jan 27, 2025
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The 5 Habits That Make You Look Less Senior Than You Actually Are
Nov 17, 2025
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11 High-Impact Things I Did to Exceed My Goals This Year
Dec 22, 2025
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15 Easy Phrases to Say in a Meeting When You Have Nothing to Say (But Still Need to Sound Smart)
Oct 20, 2025
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How to Build Your Luck (and Find Your Next Big Opportunity), Even in a Tough Market
Apr 28, 2025
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9 Low-Lift Ways to Stay Top of Mind (and Unforgettable) at Work
Jun 30, 2025
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5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Changed Careers
Aug 4, 2025
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The career playbook used by high-achievers. Read by leaders at Google, Netflix, Meta, LinkedIn, Chanel, NYT, and A24.
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Becoming Promotable
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How to Ask for Growth (When Your Manager Won't Give You a Straight Answer)
Why asking for growth signals that you're not ready and why telling your manager that you’re ready is a better approach. Here's how to do it, the right…
Jun 29
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4 Habits That Will Make You A More Confident Presenter
If becoming better at public speaking is on your list of goals for 2026, here's the 4 things that made me so good at presenting that I barely need to…
Jun 22
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The One Thing Your Manager Notices That You Probably Don't
Sharing a new update (!!) + why the things that are easy for you sets you apart and how to spot the skills you're not giving yourself credit for
Jun 1
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You're Not a Perfectionist, Rigid, or Too Negative
Unpacking misconceptions that follow high achievers. Here's what they mean and how to channel those behaviors productively.
Apr 27
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Navigating A Career Move
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5 links that'll make you smarter this week + why being petty is an underrated superpower
Happy Memorial Day! This week's Reframed includes my tips for getting promoted, being more confident, and giving feedback + 2 bonus links from other…
May 25
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You Don’t Need a Career Plan. You Need to Trust Yourself.
What it looks like to navigate four career changes: from a world touring girl band to leading brand and comms in AI, her outlook on the industry, and…
Apr 13
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The Economy Derailed My Career Plans. Here's What I Wish I Knew Back Then.
What I learned about playing it safe, networking, visibility, and getting promoted from graduating college during the worst job market of my lifetime…
Mar 23
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4 Telltale Signs You’re Ready For The Next Level (That Have Nothing To Do With Your Performance Review)
Why high performers wait to pursue promotions and leadership roles, plus the 4 concrete signs that indicate you're already ready for the next level in…
Jan 5
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Becoming A Better Leader
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I Hosted An Event for 20 Ambitious Leaders. Here's What They Taught Me About Personal Branding.
On perceived deficits, personal branding, and what actually happens when you surround yourself with people that challenge you (+a behind the scenes look…
Jun 8
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Your Team Doesn't Need You to Have All the Answers. They Need You to Stop Giving Them the Answers.
According to HBR, leaders spend almost half their time on work that could be delegated to someone else. That time could be spent coaching your team or…
May 11
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How to Sound Confident in Meetings When Speaking Up Doesn't Come Naturally To You
What actually builds confidence at work (hint: it's not what you think), plus two habits to start this week"
May 4
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Before You Roll Out Another "AI Initiative", Read This
Inside my conversation with Maria Weaver, an AI learning & development leader, about which tools to use, the difference between workflows and agents…
Mar 9
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Open Tabs: Work Culture Explorations
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5 links that'll make you smarter this week + why being petty is an underrated superpower
Happy Memorial Day! This week's Reframed includes my tips for getting promoted, being more confident, and giving feedback + 2 bonus links from other…
May 25
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Does your company offer cleaning services as a benefit? (+ How to stop people pleasing for real)
Why a clean home does more for your mental health than a gym stipend, plus a deep dive into the psychology of people pleasing, and the Substack…
Jan 22
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Rage Bait is the New Black
The 3 articles I'm talking about this week are all about: rage baiting and whether it works, why high achievers are never satisfied, and what's really…
Dec 4, 2025
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When did intelligence go out of style? (+ 3 trends changing work in 2025)
My thoughts on New York Magazine's Stupid Issue (spoiler alert: I enjoyed it but don't love what it means for us?!), the rise of the millennial glow-up…
Nov 20, 2025
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