Why Being Good at Your Job Stalls Your Career - Christina DelliSanti-Miller
The Iferia Techcast · Nov 11, 2026 · 22:48
The Iferia Techcast · Nov 11, 2026 · 22:48
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Ezekiel Iferia sitsdown with career strategist, former corporate diversity and talent executive,and founder of Full Potential Realized, Christina DelliSanti-Miller, to explorethe hidden career ceiling facing highly capable women in STEM and finance, andhow to transition from the "Expert Domain" into the "Trust andAlignment Domain."
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00 WelcomeChristina DelliSanti-Miller: Founder of Full Potential Realized
01:35 The CareerPlateau: Why Technical Mastery Stops Driving Advancement
02:41 When ExpertiseBecomes a Liability: The Comfort Trap of Deliverables
04:02 The MaverickInflection Point™ Defined: Connecting with Senior Leadership
05:21 The SilentWarning Signs: Being Passed Over for Better-Networked Peers
06:20 TransitioningDomains: Moving from the Expert Realm to Trust & Alignment
07:58 ProactiveDecision-Making: Framing Strategic Trade-Offs Instead of Obstacles
09:43 Unspoken Norms inSTEM & Finance: Translating Male-Centric Corporate Dynamics
10:55 CareerInflection Points: Reorganizations, Layering & Structural Power Shifts
13:04 ImmediateActionable Steps: Securing an Organizational Whisperer & Carving Out Time
15:28 The Double Standard:Performance-Based vs. Potential-Based Promotions
16:32 Moving Beyondthe Resume: Bottom-Line Framing & Executive Visibility
17:48 Strategic CareerNavigation vs. Office Politics: Authentic Win-Win Alliances
19:19 The Origin ofFull Potential Realized: From Wall Street Recruitment to Career Playbooks
22:11 Connect withChristina DelliSanti-Miller at FullPotentialRealized.com and on Instagram
