More Than Work: Master the Unspoken Rules of Professional Success

Faige Herman

$247.00

Join Faige Herman and learn the unspoken rules of professional success that no one ever teaches frum women. Get the clarity, tools, and confidence to thrive at work without compromising who you are. .

Number of Classes: 8
Access Options: Streaming and Download

In this exclusive course you will:

  • Discover the hidden dynamics that separate high performers from everyone else – the unwritten rules that govern workplace advancement and professional relationships.
  • Learn how to build genuine influence and navigate organizational politics with integrity, moving beyond technical skills to develop the soft skills that truly drive career growth.
  • Understand the art of strategic visibility – how to ensure your contributions are recognized without appearing self-promotional, and how to position yourself for opportunities before they’re announced.
  • Develop your professional presence and communication style to inspire confidence in colleagues and leadership, mastering the subtle cues that signal executive potential.
  • Gain insights into building a powerful professional network that opens doors, with practical strategies for cultivating mentors, sponsors, and meaningful connections that accelerate your trajectory.
  • Explore real-world scenarios and actionable frameworks for handling common workplace challenges – from managing up effectively to negotiating your worth and advocating for yourself with confidence.

Week One: Introduction to Soft Skills and Understanding Your Role
Purpose: Participants understand why soft skills are not “nice to have,” but essential for success, confidence, and growth.
Remove confusion, reduce overwhelm, and help women step confidently into their responsibilities.

What we cover:

  • What soft skills actually are and how they differ from technical skills
  • Why women — especially frum women — often underestimate their value
  • Common barriers: fear of judgment, wanting to be a top performer, avoiding mistakes
  • How soft skills directly affect salary, promotion, burnout, and job satisfaction
  • The mindset shift: You can learn these skills, practice them, and master them
  • How to understand expectations when they’re not clearly defined
  • How to confirm responsibilities without feeling insecure
  • Why clarity eliminates burnout and frustration
  • Taking ownership of your tasks, projects, and communication
  • How to use transparency to avoid misunderstandings

Outcome: Participants see soft skills as tools for empowerment and feel grounded and clear about what their job actually is and how to operate with confidence.

Week Two: Strategic Career Thinking

Purpose: Prevent women from staying in dead-end roles or drifting through their careers without intention.

What we cover:

  • How to recognize when a job has growth potential — and when it doesn’t
  • How to map out your next 1–3 years
  • Identifying your strengths and where they can take you
  • Understanding job markets and long-term earning potential
  • Making strategic moves instead of emotional ones
  • What “career advancement” actually looks like in real life

Outcome: Participants begin thinking like professionals building careers, not just employees trying to get through each day.

Week Three: Networking With Confidence

Purpose: Teach authentic, values-aligned networking that feels natural — not pushy, salesy, or uncomfortable.

What we cover:

  • What networking actually means (and what it doesn’t)
  • How frum women can network in a respectful, appropriate, and professional way
  • How to build genuine relationships without feeling fake
  • How networking leads to better jobs, referrals, promotions, and mentorship
  • Practical scripts for reaching out, following up, and maintaining connections
  • Digital networking: LinkedIn, WhatsApp groups, alumni communities
  • How to network when you’re introverted, shy, or new in your field

Outcome: Participants leave with confidence and a plan to build a real supportive network that opens doors.

Week Four: Showcasing Your Value

Purpose: Teach women how to communicate their accomplishments without feeling like they’re bragging.

What we cover:

  • How to identify your wins and quantify your value
  • How to track contributions so you’re always ready for reviews or promotions
  • How to share updates with your manager in a way that builds trust
  • Balancing humility with self-advocace
  • Visibility strategies that don’t compromise modesty or personality
  • How to be seen as reliable, capable, and promotable

Outcome: Participants feel empowered to show their worth and create opportunities instead of waiting for them.

Week Five: Defining Your Values and Boundaries

Purpose: Help women navigate work-life balance and protect themselves from burnout.

What we cover:

  • Identifying personal values and how they influence decisions
  • Understanding where boundaries are needed (time, emotional load, availability)
  • How to say “I can’t take this on” in a respectful, professional way
  • Setting limits when working from home
  • Balancing being a mother, wife, and professional without guilt
  • How values guide career decisions and daily habits

Outcome: Participants create a boundary framework that supports both career success and family life.

Week Six: Salary Negotiation

Purpose: Remove fear and confusion around asking for what you deserve.

What we cover:

  • How to know your market value
  • How to prepare for a negotiation (data, mindset, timing)
  • Scripts for asking for a raise or negotiating an offer
  • Understanding compensation structures
  • Navigating cultural norms, modesty, and discomfort around money
  • How to negotiate respectfully without burning bridges
  • How to advocate even when you’re scared or feel inexperienced

Outcome: Participants feel confident and prepared to negotiate their salary and request raises appropriately.

Week Seven: Team Dynamics and Transparency

Purpose: Build professional communication habits that prevent drama, confusion, and unnecessary stress.

What we cover:

  • Working effectively with colleagues, even difficult ones
  • When to escalate issues and how to do it professionally
  • Asking questions early to avoid mistakes
  • Why transparency builds trust (and what transparency actually means)
  • How to collaborate without feeling intimidated
  • Recognizing your role in a team and communicating clearly

Outcome: Participants improve their communication and feel more confident interacting with teammates and supervisors.

Week Eight: Boundaries, Growth, and the Circle of Control

Purpose: Give women emotional resilience and practical tools to stay focused and calm at work.

What we cover:

  • Understanding what’s in your control, what’s out of your control, and what’s shared
  • How to stop wasting emotional energy on things you cannot fix
  • Growth strategies that align with your boundaries
  • Learning to let go of perfectionism
  • Building realistic habits that support long-term development
  • Strengthening self-trust and confidence
  • Maintaining professionalism even in stressful or uncertain moments

Outcome: Participants gain emotional clarity, reduce stress, and build sustainable workplace success.

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