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The Sponsorship Gap: Why Your Best Work Isn't Getting You Promoted

August 17, 2026

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Brian Baldari

Founder of ResilExec Coaching | Doctor of Pharmacy | MBA | 23-year healthcare and life sciences leader. Brian installs the Purpose-Driven Ascent system that turns high-performing mid-career leaders into inevitable executives.

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