The promotion playbook: Skills, strategy, and self-advocacy
Earning a promotion isn’t just about working hard—it’s about building the right skills, advocating for yourself, and demonstrating how you can add value at the next level.
Discover data-driven strategies, insights, and methods to grow your people
Earning a promotion isn’t just about working hard—it’s about building the right skills, advocating for yourself, and demonstrating how you can add value at the next level.
“Listen a lot, don’t be quick to act.”
What’s often overlooked is that effective communication isn’t about speed or excessive clarity. It’s about emotional awareness—recognizing your emotions, understanding their impact, and balancing them with the needs of others.
I’ve seen firsthand how flexibility and risk-taking can transform both careers and organizations. Let’s explore why these skills matter, what holds us back, and how we can strengthen them.
The boardroom isn’t just a place for facts and figures—it’s a place for narratives that tie those facts to the organization’s broader goals. To succeed, you must translate your expertise into the language of business impact.
“You go from petrified, thinking, ‘How will I answer this?’ to hitting the mark and winning the room over.”
“You go from petrified, thinking, ‘How will I answer this?’ to hitting the mark and winning the room over.”
“Be confident in what you’re bringing to the table… Your voice is just as important as anyone else’s.”
So, the next time you see a new manager holding the rope, ask yourself: Are they equipped to lead the climb?
If you’re not embedding culture into your business processes, you’re missing a huge opportunity
Analytical thinking isn’t just about crunching numbers. It’s about asking the right questions, uncovering root causes, and aligning decisions with long-term goals. When done right, it transforms complexity into clarity and challenges into opportunities.