The Inner Circle: February 7, 2025


Peak Performers by Tiffany Uman


The Inner Circle: February 7, 2025

February 7, 2025

Welcome to The Inner Circle email, delivered every Friday, highlighting inspiring content, member-only career wins and the latest projects I'm working on.

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If you don’t protect your time, no one else will.

Most professionals I meet aren’t behind because they lack talent or drive. They’re often behind because their time is constantly dictated by others.

A last-minute request. An unnecessary meeting. An inbox full of “urgent” emails. By the time you get to the work that matters, your day is gone. We've all been there, right?

I see high-achievers consistently who want to grow but spend their days reacting to what others ask of them.
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The ones who accelerate? They protect their time. Here’s how you can do the same:

→ Start with intention. Before checking your email or Slack, choose three priorities and tackle them first.
→ Push back (gracefully). Not everything is urgent. Ask, “When do you need this by?” You’ll be surprised.
→ Prioritize deep work. Carve out focus time and treat it as unmissable.

No one else will make sure you have time for what truly matters. That’s on you.

You’ve got this!

🌟 Community news

  • 🎉 NYC Career Unlock Summit: Early bird enrollment is now open for our first in-person event happening Saturday, April 5th in New York! Within 24 hours, we already have less than 40 spots left to join us for this highly exclusive summit for professionals in consumer brands and tech. We've also secured incredible guest speakers and more to come. Apply here now!​
  • 🎧 Tiffany's Podcast: I'm thrilled to share that we're launching our very own YouTube video podcast next week! Featuring incredible interviews and storied careers of inspiring leaders within consumer brands and tech. You'll learn practical insights and tangible action steps to take your career to the next level. Subscribe to my channel to catch our first episode dropping next Friday!

đź’ˇ Top finds of the week

  • 🍿 Watch this: Check out this insightful conversation with Dr. Judith Joseph who shares 5 science-backed habits for a happier, more energized life. Definitely worth a listen on The Mel Robbins Podcast!
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  • đź“š Read this: We're so caught up in doing that we rarely pause to think. This HBR article explores why always being busy is holding us back—and how shifting into spacious mode can make us better leaders and decision-makers. Worth the read.

🎉 Client case study of the week

The Context: Our Career Success Fast Track™ client has positioned herself for consistent, career-defining wins every 6 months. We started working together 3 years ago when she was stuck in a toxic workplace. She needed hands-on 1:1 support to breakthrough and achieve what she was capable of.
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​The Success: She secured her dream role 3 years ago followed by 3 salary raises in less than a year and a half. She regained her confidence to go after what she truly wanted. And most recently, she was hand picked for yet another role and raise in record time.
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​The Strategy: We equipped her with the needed skill sets of personal branding, communication, self-advocacy, negotiation, interviewing, navigating work challenges and more. We did this through daily 1:1 coaching support to ensure she got her reps in with us to shine with confidence when it mattered most. These skills have stayed with her for the last 3 years and have allowed her to unlock continued growth opportunities with ease. That's how it's done!

Tiffany Uman

Career Strategy Coach & Workplace Expert • LinkedIn Learning Instructor • Former Fortune 500 Senior Director • Forbes Coaches Council member

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