Your past does not get the final say.
Jacqueline Cooley grew up with a father in active addiction, in a home where stability was never guaranteed. Instead of letting that story define her, she built a career helping people rewrite theirs. Today she is the Leader of Learning and Development at JBM Packaging, where she helps lead the Better Lives program, an initiative that hires people coming out of incarceration and recovery and surrounds them with life Coaching, financial coaching, transportation, and real support. More than 300 lives have been impacted so far.
In this conversation, Rosie and Jacqueline talk about:
- What it really takes to move forward when life has been hard
- Why nobody succeeds alone, and how the right mentor changes everything
- How to speak your mind at work and still be heard
- The habit that quietly holds high-performing women back: waiting until every box is checked
- Why we are all closer to needing a second chance than we think
Whether you are carrying an old story about yourself or watching your career stall while you wait to feel ready, this episode is your reminder: be bold, and don’t let your past define you.
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No Woman Left Behind
Rosie Zilinskas
Rosie Zilinskas is a leadership coach and expert in “Career Progression.” She is an executive vice president specializing in high-net-worth personal insurance, with just under 30 years of experience climbing the corporate ladder.
Rosie is an international bilingual speaker, executive career coach, podcast host, author, and corporate trainer. She appeared on podcasts, such as “Bravehearts Radio,” “The Driven Entrepreneur,” and “Lead at any Level.” She was also a featured storyteller at “The People Tree.”
Rosie is the creator of the Corporate Ladder Kickstart Formula, which helps individuals take command of their profession. She has helped dozens of people obtain the promotion they sought to shred the frustration of a dead-end position. Rosie is a first-generation Mexican American and fluent in Spanish. She is living proof that you really can have it all and move up the ladder of success despite the odds.
