In this episode of The Burnout Club, host Patrice Bonfiglio sits down with Courtney O’Connell, executive coach, former Fortune 500 Head of HR, and founder of The Promoted, for a conversation about career growth without burnout, personal clarity as a leadership superpower, and the invisible rules behind who gets promoted and why. From her 25-year rise from administrative assistant to SVP, Courtney shares the wisdom she’s gained from being in the rooms where high-stakes decisions are made.Courtney pulls back the curtain on why confidence—not competence—is the real secret to rising through the ranks. She breaks down how your energy, personal brand, and internal clarity matter more than your résumé, and why burnout often stems not from overwork, but misalignment. Her signature inside-out coaching style challenges ambitious professionals to stop hustling and start aligning—so they can finally become undeniable.Whether you're gunning for a promotion, feeling stuck in a role that no longer fits, or questioning your path entirely, this episode is your permission slip to pause, realign, and rise.• Confidence ≠ Loudness—It’s Energetic Alignment• Your Brand Is Already Being Read—Start Writing It Yourself• Burnout Often Signals Misalignment, Not Weakness• Most Promotions Are Decided in Rooms You’re Not In• Stop Hustling—Clarity Moves You Faster• Development Without Direction = Career ConfusionAbout Courtney O’Connell:🌟 Founder of The Promoted🌟 Creator of The Promoted Academy and upcoming mini course on corporate visibility🌿 Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help others transform their leadership and reduce burnout.Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/patrice-bonfiglio/