99% of high-performing, high-achieving women assume that if they put their heads down, work hard and deliver great results, their manager will automatically recognize them and give them that well-deserved promotion.
But when that promotion goes to Mike instead, it leaves them with confusion, disappointment and sapping self-confidence, pushing their dreams of breaking into CXO roles farther and farther away.
That's when they start looking for a new job..
Because they have not addressed the underlying issue that is keeping them from the well-deserved promotion. And the pattern will repeat again in their new job.
So what's the solution?
As the CEO of your career, it is your responsibility to manage your manager and help them get you the promotion you rightly deserve.
Use these questions in your next career conversation with your manager (did you know you should have these career conversations every month) to make sure you both have a black-and-white measure of success in your role and a clear path to promotion:
✅ What are the key skills requirements for the next level?
✅ What projects or training can I do to bridge the gap?
✅ How can I get exposure to the scope that needs to be managed at this level?
Goals
✅ What quarterly KPIs can we set to measure results and progress to my next promotion?
✅ How can you help me promote the impact of my work and build buy-in with the stakeholders who have a say in my promotion?
✅ Who else should I build relationships with to build my case for the promotion?
Accountability
✅ What timeline can we target for the promotion?
✅ What cadence can we set to check in on the progress?
✅ How do we document progress?
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And the easiest way to guarantee them is to coach your manager to help you with it!
If you want to make 2023 the year you land your next promotion, let's chat. On the free intake call, we will make an assessment of your current situation and create a custom plan so you can be confident of landing your next promotion in 2023!
