Two things. 1. Learn soft skills. If we look at the modern business exec they do a few things very well. They can speak to large groups of people with convicti

Two things. 1. Learn soft skills. If we look at the modern business exec they do a few things very well. They can speak to large groups of people with conviction. They can make tough decisions. They can articulate their thoughts through a variety of mediums. These skills are learned. They come from practice and experience. One of the first things I would recommend you do is join an organization like toastmasters and learn the basics of public speaking. 2. Depending on your situation in life, take risk. Risk is what allows people to propel themselves into those 400k+ annual comp. A lot of these suggestions cite going into consulting, which is high billable if you're good. What they lack though is the necessity to win clients, build good relationships and grow your business. This is mitigation of risk + soft skills. Relevant reading. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/11/cracking-the-bamboo-ceiling/380800/ https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/11/crackin...