Career progression

Do you ever notice that some individuals in your organisation get more opportunities than you, even though you’re just as smart and well qualified?

Ready to move on in your role? Applying for promotion? Think you deserve a pay rise? Those who don’t ask, don’t get.

Although it’s easy to see the benefits of forging work relationships, there are a number of factors that can get in the way. Some people find it difficult to be sociable alongside the day job, whether due to their personality type or previous experiences.

Now that everyone is back at school and work, I’m noting a real ‘new pencil case’ vibe, with people keen to set goals for the final quarter and prepare for the year ahead.

Do you ever suffer from imposter syndrome?

It rears its head when we believe we haven’t legitimately achieved the position we’re in, that we don’t belong and that someday, someone will find us out and show us the door.

As we reach the end of January, you may be feeling a bit guilty if you haven’t already defined your goals, set stretch targets and SMART-ened up your actions for the year ahead.

An ex-colleague was recently asked to step down from a high profile role in the City. This came as a monumental shock.

A look at our fantastic event last week celebrating the launch of my new book, Power Up: The Smart Woman’s Guide to Unleashing Her Potential.