In this episode, you’ll learn:
→ Why getting interviews but not offers is a communication problem—not an experience problem
→ The critical storytelling shift that helped Priya’s client land a multi six-figure offer just two hours after her final interview
→ How to stop sounding like you’re executing tasks and start positioning yourself as a strategic, high-impact leader
→ The Power Story structure that transforms behavioral interview answers into executive-level narratives
→ How to use ownership language, business impact, and storytelling to become the obvious choice in final rounds

📝 Free Masterclass – Power Story Playbook
Join Priya’s FREE Power Story Playbook Masterclass on January 21st at 12pm EST.

You’ll learn how to build your first Power Story—the strategic narrative that helps hiring managers clearly see your leadership, trust your judgment, and want to move fast with an offer.

It’s live, actionable, and 100% free.

Sign up using the link below or DM “POWER STORY” to Priya on Instagram or LinkedIn for direct access:
→ https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/the-power-story-playbook-live

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome to the first episode of Unleash Your Voice for 2026
01:02 – Meet Samira: Director-level leader getting interviews but no offers
02:10 – Why interviews mean your experience is already good enough
03:00 – The communication gap that blocks offers at senior levels
04:10 – Wanting more than a job: building a leadership brand beyond your company
05:10 – The costly interview mistake high-achieving women make under pressure
06:05 – Why missing challenge, ownership, and impact makes you sound junior
07:00 – Real interview example: “I was asked to improve onboarding”
08:30 – The hidden business risk Samira wasn’t articulating
09:20 – Reframing the story to signal strategic leadership
10:20 – What a Power Story actually is (and what it’s not)
11:10 – How to answer behavioral questions at the executive level
12:45 – Making the challenge undeniable so the solution lands
13:40 – Ownership language and tying impact to business goals
14:35 – Why presentations should always start and end with a story
15:20 – The President’s Club story that sealed the offer
16:45 – Becoming the obvious choice—and why the offer came fast
17:40 – Why you don’t need more confidence, you need a strategy
18:45 – How Power Stories create calm, clarity, and negotiating power
19:45 – Invitation to the free Power Story Playbook Masterclass
20:35 – Final message: stop being the best-kept secret

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA
🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/
📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam
👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

Priya Sam is the Host & Founder at Unleash Your Voice, where she helps ambitious women in six-figure corporate roles who struggle with being overlooked and undervalued to step into undeniable executive presence and unlock the promotions, visibility, and compensation they truly deserve. Her signature Power Story Framework is a key part of all of her programs as she helps her clients build their personal power story banks, strategic communication skills, and confidence.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

→ The subtle communication habits that make you sound more junior—and how to break them immediately

→ The ELITE Communication Formula: a five-step system for shifting from entry-level language to powerful leadership storytelling

→ Practical strategies for aligning your personal brand with the impact you deliver, so leaders and decision-makers recognize your true value

Want to download the full formula + additional tips? Grab it here: https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/tef

📝 Free Masterclass – Power Story Playbook: Join Priya’s FREE Power Story Playbook Masterclass on November 19th, 12pm EST.

Learn proven techniques to craft your foundational Power Story—the single narrative that can unlock your next promotion, raise, or job offer. The women who join are amazing, it’s live, and it’s 100% free.

Sign up with the link below or DM “POWER STORY” to Priya on Instagram on LinkedIn for direct access!

→ https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/the-power-story-playbook-live

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Meet Priya Sam: From National News Anchor to Leadership Branding Coach
00:37 – Why High Achievers Struggle with Visibility and Recognition
01:17 – The Disconnect: Capable but Overlooked in Your Career
01:58 – Why Women Are Taught to Undersell Their Achievements
02:47 – The Myth of Results Speaking for Themselves
03:28 – Building an Intentional Personal Brand for Career Growth
04:29 – Common Communication Habits That Hold Women Back
05:15 – Elevate Your Self-Descriptions: Traits vs. Differentiators
06:08 – Ownership Language: Stop Saying "Helped," Start Saying "Led"
06:46 – Elite Communication Formula: Priya Sam’s Five-Step System
07:12 – Step 1: Elevate Traits to Differentiators for Executive Presence
08:01 – Step 2: Lead with Ownership Language in Career Conversations
08:23 – Step 3: Impact Over Tasks—Speak to Measurable Outcomes
08:42 – Step 4: Tie Results Directly to Business Goals
09:36 – Step 5: Power Stories—Crafting Unforgettable Executive Narratives
11:11 – Communication Shift: From Bragging to Alignment and Clarity
11:36 – Free Guide: Download the Elite Communication Formula PDF
12:13 – Next Steps for Ambitious Women Ready for More Visibility
12:32 – Episode Wrap-Up: Share and Review Unleash Youh Voice

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA

🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/

📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam

👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

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Priya Sam is the Host of Unleash Your Voice, where she helps ambitious professionals who struggle with getting recognized for their leadership and impact to effectively communicate their value and map out a clear path to promotions and raises using Power Stories and strategic communication.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
→ Why Q1 promotion decisions are made before January—and how to act now to get noticed
→ The #1 mistake professionals make in advocating for a promotion (and how to fix it)
→ Three actionable strategies: formalizing your intentions, mastering impact-based storytelling, and asking one essential question to move your promotion forward

📝 Free Masterclass – The Power Story Playbook: Learn how to confidently share your story, stand out at work, and unlock promotion-worthy opportunities → https://priya-sam.mykajabi.com/the-power-story-playbook-live

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Why Q1 Promotion Decisions Start Now

00:49 – The Hidden Window: When Promotions Are Really Decided

01:42 – Real Client Story: Setting Up for a Successful Promotion

02:21 – Why You Should Never Blindside Your Manager

03:15 – The Biggest Mistake People Make in Promotion Requests

04:23 – How to Communicate Leadership and Impact Effectively

05:47 – Structuring Your Promotion Request for Maximum Impact

06:44 – The Power of Reminding Managers About Your Contributions

07:33 – What Happens When You Advocate for Yourself Early

08:07 – Three Promotion Must-Dos Before Q1

08:16 – Step 1: Communicate Your Intentions in Writing

09:34 – Step 2: Build Stories That Prove Your Impact

10:34 – Adding “I” Statements to Demonstrate Leadership

11:27 – Using Storytelling to Showcase Before-and-After Results

13:08 – Step 3: Ask the One Question That Unlocks Promotion Feedback

13:38 – How to Get Honest Alignment and Accelerate Growth

14:09 – Power Story Framework: Your Key to Promotion Success

14:30 – Free Masterclass Invitation & Final Thoughts from Priya Sam

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CONNECT WITH PRIYA
🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/
📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam
👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

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