Invisible people don't get promoted
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Hi Reader, In a recent coaching call with a VP of Data, I asked them one question: If I asked your CTO to name one big win they'd attribute to you β what would they say? Their answer: I don't think they'd be able to give you any This is a high performing VP with an incredible track record, and are recognised as subject matter expert of their business. Careers stall, and it's rarely because:
It's because the people making decisions about them can't describe what they've done. Promotions, headcount, the projects worth having β those get decided in rooms you're not in, by people working from whatever impression of you they already hold. If you haven't shaped that impression, someone else's version of you is doing the talking. This isn't about bragging. It's about making your work legible to people who don't see it up close. I've explained this in more detail in this 8-minute video π
Have a great weekend! Regards, P.S. Are you serious about growing your data career? Check out my website. β»οΈ Please share these links with 2 colleagues or friends to help them unblock their career:
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