When you can’t speak up for yourself, find people who will
Wouldn’t it be great if you could just focus on doing your work and not have to worry about promoting yourself to get credit? In a perfect world, hard work would speak for itself. But in today’s complex, ever-changing workplaces, visibility matters. It matters a lot....
How will anyone know your value if you don’t know it yourself
I received a phone call from Susan, who was looking for a coach to help her find a job. She has been out of work for 18 months and was ready to rejoin the workforce. She wanted some help with interviewing and promoting herself for employment. “Fabulous,” I said. “I’m...
Asking “How am I doing?” is a useless question.
“How do you think I’m doing?” you ask your manager. They reply, “I think you’re doing ok.” Now, I ask you. How is that feedback helpful? How many times do you miss opportunities to improve your performance, help position yourself as a leader, and demonstrate your...
I know you hate office politics, but avoiding it could cost you your career.
It’s a familiar scenario. I get a phone call from a woman seeking advice because she’s tired of being overlooked and passed over for promotions. She feels stuck and powerless. Since I started my coaching practice in 2007, I’ve heard countless stories of frustration...
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