Episodes

In today's episode of the ManagingACareer.com podcast, we take a look at a framework you can use to evaluate whether your current role will have a positive impact on your ability to advance your career.  This framework is supported by four E's:...

Having regular conversations with your manager is important to ensure that you are on track for your desired career growth.  But just as important is to occasionally have similar conversations with your skip level leaders.   When it comes...

I was hosting a coaching call the other day and I wanted to share the problem that we discussed in case you are experiencing a similar situation.  The person I was speaking to has an issue where their manager is actively sabotaging their career...

At the time of this episode, we're a little more than halfway through the current year.  Most companies have an annual goal setting process and it's a good time to check in on your progress towards those goals.  Waiting until the end of the...

Let's talk about credit.  I'm not talking about the financial mechanisms by which you borrow money from a bank using plastic card.  I'm talking about the type of credit involved when someone receives recognition for work performed.  ...

I firmly believe that you have to own your career.  If you rely on someone else to drive it, it will likely not go in the direction that you want -- if it actually goes anywhere at all.  In each episode of this podcast, I cover a topic that...

The other day, I saw a post on the co-Founder of the Maven learning platform.  Her post was a synopsis of an issue of her newsletter that really resonated with me ( ).  It was on the topic of Finesse in Communications.  You could also...

The goal of most people in the corporate world is to get promoted.  Along with that promotion is usually personal growth, more responsibility, and increased pay.  But, what happens if you find yourself promoted too soon?   There could...

I was reading an article on LinkedIn by that was titled .  This article talks about how a new leader could build a AAA team - a team with the three A's: Accountability, Autonomy, and Authority.  From a leader perspective, it's important to...

The past few weeks, several of us at my job have been working on a slide deck that will be presented to an executive that is a few levels above mine.  The final deck is just three slides, but it took a lot of time to get those three slides nailed...

I was reading through LinkedIn the other day and there was a where he had made a mistake but owning up to it and correcting the issue lead to an overall great outcome.  That post inspired this podcast episode.   It can be scary when you...

I focus a lot on the Individual Development Plan or IDP as a tool for managing your career.  As a singular document, it encapsulates where you want your career to go and the steps it will take to get there.  If you need to review the IDP,...

There is a lot of uncertainty in the job market right now with so many news stories talking about this company or that company laying of large portions of their workforce.  If you've been following the guidance that I've shared in the various...

Manager, Leader, Mentor, Coach; all four can help you advance your career.  This week, we take a look at each role and how each one can help you in your quest for a promotion.   At the most simplistic level, the roles can be summarized as: ...

The other day, while browsing Facebook, a quote appeared on my feed that I found very inspiring.  "The only difference between success and failure is the ability to take action" - Alexander Graham Bell.  This week, I want to break down why I...

If you regularly listen to my podcast, it's either because you know me personally and want to help me out (thanks, I appreciate it) or because you found me because you are looking for advice on how to position yourself for a promotion.  I hope...

In , I touched on the subject of .  In that episode, I talked about how you can position yourself for advancement by transitioning from process oriented tasks to higher-level tasks that leverage more discretion and judgement.  This week,...

Early in your career, advancement is generally easier and is just a matter of doing "more"……more tasks, bigger tasks, more responsibility.  But, transitioning to senior levels may require a different approach - being more innovative. ...

Most companies, at least once per year, go through an annual goal planning process.  As part of this process, you are expected to have some number of company-focused goals as well as some number of personal goals.  Company goals are usually...

Periodically, I check back and highlight the last few episodes to remind you of things you can work on to help set you up for career success and this most recent group has a lot of solid content.   Episodes 036 to 040 was a five-part series...

If your company has a hybrid policy, how can you best use your time in the office? Well, first you should make sure you understand and comply with all aspects of the new policy. Are there specific days that you must be in the office? Do you have a...

In several of my previous episodes, I've mentioned that one way to stand out is to produce status reports that are value focused instead of task focused.  This week, I go into more detail about what that type of status report would look like. ...

This week, I'm going to talk about your personal brand and how you can build one.  When you hear the term, what impression does that give you?  For many, I'm sure you associate the term with celebrities, athletes, and social media...

This week, we're going to talk about a very critical subject, your mental health.  Each episode, I talk about subjects that can help you advance your career and understanding and addressing your mental health is an important one.  If you...