In this episode, Taylor Griffin, COO of TMG, is joined by Courtney Hamilton, Senior Managing Director, to unpack the “agent problem”—the hidden challenge leaders face when career-defining conversations happen behind closed doors. While many assume their work speaks for itself, reputation, relationships, and perception often carry more weight than performance alone. Taylor and Courtney offer practical guidance on how to make sure you’re represented accurately when you’re not in the room—from building the right internal relationships to influencing how others talk about your work. They also discuss how small, deliberate actions can shift perceptions and open the door to new opportunities.