So, you want to get promoted next year? Here's what I'd do...
Welcome back! We are on the final approach to the holidays now, and I know a lot of you must be feeling it. (I know I am!) Stay tuned later this week for some tips on how to look after yourself and your team over the next few week - and into the new year.
BUT one of the things I know that many of you will also be thinking about as you approach year end, is what does 2025 hold for me at work?
As a reader of Lead with Intention, I know you’re motivated and committed to your leadership development and to making your mark as a leader.
So I bet that some of you are thinking about gaining a promotion next year too.
If so, today’s newsletter is for you.
I want you to start 2025 with a clear plan of action for getting the promotion, opportunity or even new job that you deserve. And if that’s not in your immediate plans? Well the advice I offer below will help you anway! Read on for my five step practical plan for gaining a promotion next year - it uses all your soft skills and more!
But first…
You’ll notice below that one of these actions is all about investing in, embracing and articulating your leadership “brand”. I know that may sound a bit icky to some of you. But it’s a fact that in this employment market, you need to stand out from the pack for all the right reasons (whether you are job searching or not - think about those internal opportunities or indeed, promotions!) I want you to do this in an authentic, values-based way, so that you DON’T feel uncomfortable, but can show up confidently instead.
I’ve recorded a new video masterclass and workbook where I share the exact steps you need to take, in order to develop a clear and compelling personal brand for your career. I’m happy to give you feedback on the “career confidence statements” you come up with too!
Lead with Intention subscribers can access it for a discounted rate of £14.99:
Access my video masterclass on building your personal brand
Now to your promotion plan for 2025…
If you’re aiming for a promotion next year, it’s time to stop waiting for someone to notice your potential and start showing them why you’re ready. Promotions aren’t just about doing your job well - they’re about proving you’re ready for the next level. If I were in your shoes, here’s the exact five-step plan I’d follow to make it happen. (Spoiler: it’s not about working harder - it’s about working smarter.)