Let’s get you promoted!🚀 💼

“Why am I never considered for promotion, Adelina? I work hard, I meet my deadlines, and my boss seems happy. What am I doing wrong?”

Those were the words of my client, Anna, during our coaching call, frustration clear in her voice. She had been working tirelessly at her company for years, but every time a new opportunity came up, she felt overlooked.

I listened, and then I asked her a question that stopped her in her tracks:

“Anna, what have you done recently to show you’re ready for more?”

She paused. “What do you mean? I’m doing my job well—that should be enough, right?…”

That’s when I explained something that so many professionals overlook: doing your job well is the baseline. In today’s words, it’s the bare minimum.

To stand out and be considered for bigger opportunities, you need to show growth, initiative, and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone.

Anna realised she had been so focused on her current role that she hadn’t taken the time to develop new skills or position herself for what was next.

That night, we sat down together and mapped out a plan:

First, Anna defined her goal. She decided she wanted to move into a leadership role.

Second, she researched the skills her company valued in leaders — like project management and strategic thinking—and noted which ones she needed to develop.

Lastly, she chose a learning path. Anna signed up for an online course and started shadowing a senior colleague to gain hands-on experience.

It wasn’t easy. There were late nights, early mornings, and moments of doubt. But within six months, something incredible happened. Anna’s manager noticed her initiative and gave her a chance to lead a team project. She nailed it.  Shortly after, she was promoted to a role she had only dreamed of before.

Anna’s story is a reminder that opportunities don’t just land in your lap. You prepare for them. You attract them. You grab them through strategy.

If you’ve been feeling stuck like Anna, here’s how you can start:

1. Ask yourself the right questions.

• What is my target role?
• Do I have contacts who in the organisation that have knowledge regarding my target position?
• Which strengths and transferrable skills do I already have, and which ones do I need to build?
• How much time can I commit to reach my goal?

2. Invest in learning.

Whether it’s an online course, certification, or shadowing someone you admire, choose a path that fits your goals and schedule.

3. Show your growth.

Share your progress with your manager. Let them see your initiative and readiness for more.

Anna’s story is not random. It proves that building new skills is about staying relevant and creating the future you want.

Do you want to get that promotion this year? If yes, be honest with yourself… what’s the one skill you’ve been putting off learning? Take the first step today. Your next big opportunity might be closer than you think.

Your Career Coach to Success,

Adelina Stefan

Founder of Advanced Talent LLC

PCC-ICF Coach & Mentor | MBA, MA

Senior Intercultural Career &  Transformational Master Coach

Mobile +41 76 696 2112 Email adelina@theadvancedtalent.com

Website theadvancedtalent.com

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