Aleutian Atlas

11 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 4 of 6, Giving and Receiving Feedback

Feedback is one of the most powerful—and most overlooked—leadership tools. In this episode of our Unspoken Leadership Skills series, we explore how to give feedback with clarity and empathy, and how to receive it with openness and resilience. Whether you’re navigating your first peer-to-peer conversation, learning to accept critique from senior leaders, or guiding others as a new manager, feedback is where growth happens. Join us as we share practical strategies, real-world scenarios, and actionable takeaways to help you turn feedback into a catalyst for influence, trust, and leadership—no matter your title.

Between Peaks 01: Strategies for Professional Women Starting a Family

How do you balance the desire to grow a career with the decision to start a family? In this debut episode of Between Peaks, we dive into the real stories of women who’ve navigated this question in different ways.
You’ll hear real stories from and about women who:
Chose to start a family first, and then pursued their careers.
Built career experience and timed family planning around career development milestones.
Took things as they came—embracing the unpredictability of timing.
Through these candid conversations, we explore what each path looks like in practice—the challenges, the unexpected wins, and the lessons learned along the way.
Our message is simple: there isn’t one “right” order. Whether you lead with family, career, or simply figure it out as you go, it’s possible to find success and fulfillment on both fronts.
Listen as we tackle the question When is the right time? and discuss the encouraging answer: your time can be the right time.

10 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 3 of 6, Influence Without Authority

Leadership isn’t about titles, org charts, or who signs the paychecks—it’s about impact. In this episode of Unspoken Leadership Skills, we explore how to guide, inspire, and create change even when you don’t hold formal authority.
 
From building credibility to strengthening relationships, from telling the right story to practicing reciprocity, we’ll unpack the subtle but powerful tools that help leaders influence in any direction—across teams, upward to senior leaders, or within complex networks. Along the way, we share practical strategies, real-world examples, and common pitfalls to avoid.
 
Whether you’re leading a project without direct reports, collaborating across teams, or simply trying to move an idea forward, this conversation will give you actionable ways to expand your influence and make a difference—without waiting for permission.

9 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 2 of 6, The Power of Presence (Before the Title)

You don’t need a title to lead. In Part 2 of our Unspoken Leadership Skills series, we explore how presence — the way you communicate, carry yourself, and earn trust — shapes your influence long before you step into a formal leadership role.
 
We break down what presence really means (beyond confidence or charisma), why it matters in your 20s and early 30s, and how it can open doors to new opportunities. From making an impact in meetings to building credibility with peers and senior leaders, this episode offers practical strategies for young professionals who want to grow their influence and stand out as future leaders.

8 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 1 of 6, Navigating Ambiguity: Turning the Unknown into Leading Innovation

Many professionals in their 20s and 30s are entering roles where expectations aren’t clearly spelled out, projects lack neat roadmaps, and decisions must be made with incomplete information. Ever been handed a project and felt pressure to “just figure it out”? Welcome to ambiguity—the crucible where modern leaders are forged.
 
In this episode, we break down how navigating the unknown isn’t just a challenge; it’s an unspoken leadership skill that can accelerate your career. From decision-making with incomplete data to keeping your team grounded when answers aren’t obvious, we’ll explore the strategies, mindsets, and small daily habits that help leaders thrive in the gray.
 
Ambiguity is here to stay. The question is—how will you lead through it?

Power Skills & Relationship Building Fundamentals - Salt Lake City, October 25, 2025

Ready to go beyond transactional networking and design a career path that's authentically yours? On October 25, 2025, from 9 AM to 2 PM, the Career Workshop: Power Skills & Relationship Building Fundamentals at the Daybreak Community Center (South Jordan, UT) is crafted just for professionals like you.
What you’ll gain:  +Discover your core skills and strengths  +Learn how to communicate them with confidence  +Build authentic connections that move your career forward
Big career moves don't happen by accident - they happen when you know your skills AND connect with the right people.
Register today: https://www.aleutianatlas.com

7 Growth Without Burnout: How to Grow Your Skills Without Draining Your Energy

If you’ve ever felt like you’re sprinting on the career treadmill — constantly pushing to level up while running on empty — this episode is for you. Hustle culture can feel motivating in the short term, but when the pace isn’t sustainable, burnout is inevitable.
Elise, Annie, and Michelle get real about what it takes to thrive in your career and life. They share lessons learned from navigating high-intensity seasons of work, and why it’s equally important to honor slower seasons where growth looks different.
You’ll hear strategies for:
Recognizing when hustle is crossing into burnout territory
Giving yourself permission to downshift without guilt
Balancing ambition with rest, health, and personal priorities
The takeaway: growth isn’t about grinding endlessly — it’s about building a rhythm that keeps your energy, creativity, and career moving forward for the long run.

6 Skills, Not Titles: Building a Career That Fits You

The Aleutian Atlas ladies debunk the idea that job titles and promotions are the only measures of success. In this episode, Annie, Michelle and Elise share personal stories about stepping off prescribed career tracks, discovering transferable skills, and finding more fulfilling paths.
Listeners will get practical advice on how to identify skills worth investing in, use current roles to grow for future opportunities, and navigate the identity fears that come with career pivots. Visit AleutianAtlas.com for more resources and events.

5 Chaos to Clarity - The Productivity Upgrade: Project Management

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4 Think Fast, Speak Smart: Sharpening Your Verbal Communication Edge

In professional environments, your ability to think on your feet and articulate ideas clearly can make or break opportunities. In this episode, we dive into the practical side of developing sharp verbal communication skills—especially when you're put on the spot. Whether you're navigating unexpected questions in meetings, pitching ideas to leadership, or contributing to high-stakes discussions, you'll learn strategies to stay composed, speak with clarity, and sound confident (even when you're not totally sure what’s coming next). We'll share some examples of learning these skills through trial-and-error that will give you the confidence to try, knowing that even missteps along the way can grow verbal communication skills.