Best of CRL: Why Haven’t I Made it to the C-Suite?

Best of CRL: Why Haven’t I Made it to the C-Suite?

August 17, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 100

About this episode

Muriel Wilkins coaches a professional who has struggled to reach the C-Suite despite feeling qualified.

He’s spent years coming close to landing the most senior level executive roles, only to be passed over without clear feedback. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through what to do when you feel you've done everything "right" but still don't get the opportunity you were hoping for.  For further reading:  What to Do After a Final-Round Job Interview : https://hbr.org/2021/01/what-to-do-after-a-final-round-job-interview Cracking the Code That Stalls People of Color : https://hbr.org/2014/01/cracking-the-code-that-stalls-multicultural-professionals What Do Black Executives Really Want? : https://hbr.org/2021/11/what-do-black-executives-really-want Connect with Muriel: Website: murielwilkins.com LinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan Wilkins  Instagram: @CoachMurielWIlkins  Join the Coaching Real Leaders Community: coachingrealleaderscommunity.com Read Muriel’s book: LeadershipUnblocked.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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