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The Female Career Accelerator - Online Program

The Truth About Getting a Promotion Your Boss Won't Tell You
(What if everything you believe about getting promoted is wrong? While you're grinding away believing merit matters most, your colleagues are using a completely different playbook - and it's working. Discover the uncomfortable truth about how promotions really happen...)
(Only 5 calls per week accepted - each requires deep analysis of your unique situation)
Right now, I'm offering a Free Strategic Career Advancement Session where we'll:
Decode the specific dynamics operating in YOUR organization
Identify the key relationships that could accelerate your path to that dream role
Map out your strategic positioning plan for the next 90 days
Show you how to build influence and visibility authentically
(Only 5 calls per week accepted - each requires deep analysis of your unique situation)
Is Your Workplace Holding You Back from Reaching Your Potential?
Do you feel stuck in your career, watching others get promoted while you’re overlooked?
Are you overwhelmed by systemic barriers like gender bias and the unspoken rules of office politics?
Do you struggle to effectively advocate for yourself or feel afraid of owning your ambition?
Are you constantly balancing career and family, feeling like you’re falling short in both?
Do you fear losing your job or missing out on promotions, even though you work harder than anyone else?
Are you tired of being the “doer,” taking on tasks that don’t help you advance?
If any of these hit close to home, book your Career Breakthrough Call today:
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This call will help you transform your career stagnation into strategic momentum, giving you the political savvy you need to leapfrog past colleagues and land your dream role.
(Only 5 calls per week accepted - each requires deep analysis of your unique situation)
How It Works
Uncover Your Hidden Obstacles
Discover the specific workplace dynamics keeping you stuck while others advance around you
Get Your 90-Day Action Plan
This isn’t guesswork. Follow actionable, proven strategies to immediately begin seeing results in your career.
Identify Your Power Players
Map out exactly who influences promotion decisions in YOUR organization (it's not who you think)
(Only 5 calls per week accepted - each requires deep analysis of your unique situation)
Stories of Transformation: Women Who’ve Broken Through Barriers
She has equipped me with approaches and tools to manage my career effectively, guiding me through both highs and lows. Her expertise has been invaluable in helping women present their best selves in the workplace.
- Lisa Lambert Weaver
Private Markets Data & AI Operating Partner
She helped me honestly analyze my current work situation and reach clarity on whether I wanted to continue practicing law or doing something else. She helped me realize my value and energized me to be proactive in determining my own future.
- Linda Goldstein
Attorney
I was able to solidify and tune my value proposition and create a more intentional path towards the professional outcome I desire.
- Sharian Strong
VP Analytics
I gained invaluable clarity and confidence in my professional journey. The personalized guidance Bonnie provided helped me overcome challenges and unlock my potential at a difficult point of my career.
- Lisa Von Redden, Head of Compliance
Operations and Financing
I learned more from my six-month engagement and the book than I did from most of my Master’s level courses. My engagement with Bonnie has changed how I work, how I present myself at work, and how I interview.
- Kelly Brockmeier
(Only 5 calls per week accepted - each requires deep analysis of your unique situation)
Don't Waste Time Experimenting



The Female Career Accelerator online program is tailored for professional women - managers, directors, executives, and business owners - who are frustrated by systemic barriers and want to secure promotions and advance to leadership roles. If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start making bold moves toward your goals, this program is for you.
Is This For You?

Why Now?
Every day spent feeling undervalued and underpaid is a day you lose out on opportunities to grow and succeed. Now is the time to overcome the roadblocks, master impactful workplace strategies, and take control of your career trajectory.
Real Stories from Women Who Achieved Their Career Dreams
Bonnie’s honest, constructive feedback encouraged me to move out of my comfort zone, and I secured a higher-level position at a new company.
- Mary L. Rotunno
Former General Counsel, El Camino Hospital
I was able to achieve clarity around my career goals, put in place an action plan, and focus on execution. Within a few months of working with Bonnie, that long-sought-after promotion came through.
- Patricia Gomes
Regional Head of Commercial Banking HSBC
I have developed an extensive network of professional connections both within my large company, with customers, and outside my field and region.
- Renee Devine
Senior Manager
She pushes me out of my comfort zone to think about different ways to attain new heights.
- Sonia Chhabra
Healthcare Professional
She helped me tackle issues related to self-promotion, setting and achieving career goals, and navigating the corporate world.
- Katherine Smith
Consultant
(Only 5 calls per week accepted - each requires deep analysis of your unique situation)
Leading Expertise At Your Fingertips
My name is Bonnie Marcus, a certified executive coach and founder of Bonnie Marcus Leadership, a coaching firm with a mission to help ambitious women gain the visibility and credibility they need to succeed.
I’m a former CEO of a national company who rose to the C-suite from an entry-level position. I know what it takes for women to get ahead and stay ahead in a workplace culture that presents systemic barriers to their success.
With over 25 years of experience in the corporate arena, I have witnessed talented women being marginalized, passed over, and losing out on promotions because they didn’t understand how to stand out and position themselves as leaders.
Since 2007, I have helped thousands of women earn their rightful place at the table, gaining the savvy and confidence to be perceived as valuable contributors.
My online course provides professional women with specific tools and strategies to guide and support them in standing in their power, owning their ambition, and reaching their full career potential - without sacrificing their authenticity.
Bonnie Marcus

Why Bonnie Marcus
Author: The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead and Not Done Yet! How Women Over 50 Regain Confidence and Claim Workplace Power - essential guides for women navigating their careers.
Forbes Contributor: Over 13 years of providing expert advice and insights to a global audience on leadership, career advancement, and workplace dynamics.
Substack Author: Creator of the Own Your Ambition newsletter, delivering actionable strategies and inspiration to ambitious women worldwide.
Top 30 Global Guru: Recognised as one of the world’s most influential coaches by Global Gurus.
Podcast Host: Badass Women at Any Age, featuring inspiring stories and actionable tips from women breaking barriers and owning their power.
Certified Executive Coach: Since 2007, I’ve guided ambitious women to transform their careers and position themselves for success.
(Only 5 calls per week accepted - each requires deep analysis of your unique situation)

Are You Ready to Secure the Promotion and Recognition You Deserve?
If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start securing the promotions and recognition you’ve always dreamed of, the The Female Career Accelerator program is here to guide you every step of the way. Don’t wait - start building the career you deserve today.
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