About

Everyone has a unique career journey. No matter where you are in that journey, the right strategy can help you reach your goals and create more freedom in your life.

NICE TO MEET YOU

I'm Silvia Stepitova

I'm a lawyer and tax manager turned corporate strategist, and I’ve been where you are. Caught somewhere between doing work that matters but feeling like a ghost in this new age of working from home.

You want visibility, recognition, and advancement, but all too often, it’s as if you’ve faded into the background, unnoticed.

Sound familiar? That’s because I’ve experienced it firsthand. I get it—really get it.

Let me tell you my story.

Fortune 500 Companies

I’ve spent the past decade navigating the intricate web of corporate tax, law and automation while working with some major global players—we’re talking EY, Allianz, and Amazon.

Yes, I’ve had the cushy-sounding titles. Tax Consultant at EY. Tax Methodologist at Allianz. Tax Contracts Manager at Amazon. But the truth behind these titles? Long hours of juggling high-stakes contracts review, massive corporate income tax returns, and cross-border tax advisory.

Even with all the fancy titles and achievements, I kept running into the same wall—I was invisible.

The Shift

Despite delivering excellent work, I was lost in the noise, struggling to stand out. And let’s be honest: when you're working remotely, that sense of invisibility can swallow you whole.

That was my turning point. After years of being stuck in the grind, I realized that simply working hard is not enough. I needed to work smarter—to navigate the corporate landscape differently.

It wasn’t about over-delivering or putting in more hours; it was about knowing how to play the game strategically. I realized it’s not just what you do; it’s how you position yourself, how visible you make your contributions, and how you leverage tools to stand out when the natural advantages of in-office work are stripped away.

The Wall Street Journal

That’s when things started shifting for me. I embraced a new approach—strategic visibility, influence, and leverage. This is how I moved from being invisible to leading major projects.

By the time I was promoted to Tax Contracts Manager at Amazon, I wasn’t just reviewing global contracts and assessing tax risk anymore—I was a part of big projects that merged law, tax, and automation. One of the projects I led was the development of a groundbreaking Generative AI tool that could review contracts, assess tax risks, and ensure compliance at scale.

This wasn’t just an internal project—it gained attention outside of Amazon’s walls. In fact, it was covered by The Wall Street Journal in their article Amazon Leans Into Generative AI to Manage Its Finances. The project revolutionized how Amazon handled contracts globally, making contracts review process smarter, faster, and most importantly, more accurate through the power of GenAI.

Translation? I wasn’t just part of a machine—I was the mind improving it. I wasn't in some back-office role pushing papers. I was at the cutting edge, blending tax, law, finance, and technology to drive efficiency in ways that transformed the business on a global scale—all while working remotely for much of it.

With multinational projects that spanned EMEA, US and APAC, I know firsthand the struggles of balancing complex corporate demands with the isolation of remote work. I’ve seen the fine line between excellence and burnout, between being a "hidden asset" as a remote employee and being completely forgotten.

You see, working hard doesn’t always translate into thriving in a corporate environment.

My time in corporate world taught me this: It’s not just about working smarter—it’s about playing smarter. It’s about strategy—positioning, visibility, and influence—all the things that become infinitely more challenging when you’re not physically present in an office.

"Silvia is excellent in simplifying processes to ensure our customers have a great customer experience. Silvia ensures to deliver results for customers through her keen attention to detail and constant innovation at work."

"Silvia is very talented to coach and teach the team. She can easily translate her knowledge in clear explanations and straightforward directions. She is very accessible and ready to help."

"Silvia is a strong professional, knowledgeable and available, humble and precise in her feedback. It is a pleasure working with Silvia, and I hope to deal with her even more in the months ahead."

That’s why I started the Corporate Success Lounge

This isn’t your regular distraction-filled "how-to-be-more-productive" fluff. This is where you step in to master strategic moves in the corporate game, even if you're operating from your couch. We're not just talking about surviving remote work—we’re talking about thriving in it.

Inside Corporate Success Lounge, you’ll not only learn how to stand out but also how to get ahead. The tips and tricks I used to navigate corporate internal structure, get noticed and lead a generative AI project will become your blueprint.

Whether it’s how to harness AI (like I did) to automate your workflows, getting visibility in endless virtual meetings, or mastering corporate politics from your home office without feeling like you need to be “on” 24/7—I've got you covered.

What You’ll Find Inside the Corporate Success Lounge:

Strategic Visibility

The exact steps to rise above the radar—even when it feels like you’re being lost in a sea of email threads and video squares —all without running yourself into the ground.

Productivity, Evolved

There’s a difference between finishing a to-do list and advancing your career. Here, you’ll learn to work in a way that not only gets you noticed but also pushes you ahead of your peers.

Corporate Mastery

Navigating office politics remotely isn’t impossible—you just need the right tools. From managing upward to getting heard without physically being in the room, I’ll show you how to earn influence from afar.

I’ll be teaching you exactly how to leverage tech and AI to do the heavy lifting—so you can stick to the things that matter.

You don’t need another productivity app or generic motivational speech. You need a real game plan—one that not only helps you manage your time and stress but also gets you the recognition and career wins you’ve been eyeing, all while working from home.

The truth is, there’s no one looking out for your career more than you—but I’ll make sure your remote career path isn’t a lonely one.

So, are you ready to turn your home office into a launchpad for your next promotion?

And who knows? Maybe one day your work will get profiled by the media.

Let’s go.

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