Executive coaching is a great trend that is growing around the world.Executive coaches work one-on-one with executives to develop their skills and enhance their careers.
8. “I Don’t Know What To Focus On To Get Promoted.”
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“I’m Uncomfortable Merchandising Myself.”
“I Don’t Understand The Politics Of This Place”
“I Don’t Know The Right Time To Ask For A Promotion.
It Always Seems Like A Bad Time.”
“I Honestly Don’t Know How To Ask.”
9. “I Feel Like It Should Just Happen.”
“Gone are the days that employees are “tapped on the
shoulder” for promotion simply by showing up to work and
not making waves. Employers want to see passion,
leadership, a “whatever it takes attitude” and a solution-
oriented team player.”
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Source: Chicago Tribune
11. 8 STRATEGIES
• Master Your Current Job And Convey This Truth
• Figure Out The Rules/Politics To The Game
• Define And Communicate Your Personal Brand
• Influence Your Management
• Create Time To Develop A Strategy
• Embrace Grace
• Pretend You’re The Boss & Learn From It
• Be Ready To Ask For The Job
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12. WE’LL FOCUS ON 4
• Master Your Current Job And Convey This Truth
• Figure Out The Rules/Politics To The Game
• Define And Communicate Your Personal Brand
• Influence Your Management
• Create Time To Develop A Strategy
• Embrace Grace
• Pretend You’re The Boss & Learn From It
• Be Ready To Ask For The Job
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14. “In Most Organizations, Promotions Are Governed By
Unwritten Rules – The Often Fuzzy, Intuitive, And Poorly
Expressed Feelings Of Senior Executives Regarding An
Individual’s Ability To Succeed.”
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Source: Harvard Business Review
22. EXERCISE #3
Personal Brand Sheet:
The 3 things I want to be known for are:
What makes me most unique is:
When people see me, they should say…
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Consider how your and our cultural and gender lenses affect
how you build and communicate your brand.
33. 12 PARTING THOUGHTS
1. No complaining/gossip
2. Get to know as many people as possible
3. Work for a company that has room to grow
4. Groom a successor for your job
5. Be okay with going to another company
6. Don’t suffer
7. Find mentors
8. Tell people you are ready
9. Always be prepared
10. Embrace change and take risks
11. Consider lateral moves
12. Plan for your next job the day you start your current job
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