How Do I Get Promoted Without a Clear Career Path? | Coaching Real Leaders | Podcast

How Do I Get Promoted Without a Clear Career Path? | Coaching Real Leaders | PodcastUploaded 05-10-225 Oct 2022---He’s a self-professed “natural finance guy” and has shown himself to be invaluable to his company. His long-term goal is to become a CFO, but he’s gotten little feedback on what to do to get to the executive level. Now he’s starting to feel stuck in middle management. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through managing his career, even when the plan isn’t always clear.Chapters:00:00 – Intro07:54 – What’s Holding Me Back?14:50 – Advocate for Yourself21:01 – Potential vs. Current Performance27:18 – Take Control of Your Career Management32:48 – Define Your Purpose and Be Realistic41:05 – Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone48:32 – Confusion Becomes ClarityFurther reading:• 6 Ways to Take Control of Your Career Development If Your Company Doesn’t Care About It: https://hbr.org/2018/01/6-ways-to-take-control-of-your-career-development-if-your-company-doesnt-care-about-it • How to Make Progress on Your Long-Term Career Goals: https://hbr.org/2022/03/how-to-make-progress-on-your-long-term-career-goals • Setting Career Priorities When Everything Is Uncertain: https://hbr.org/2022/01/setting-career-priorities-when-everything-is-uncertain You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2022/10/how-do-i-get-promoted-without-a-clear-career-path - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-i-get-promoted-without-a-clear-career-path/id1545444200?i=1000581423865 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FPKT4HMq4GBl2SLodQECj?si=deaa62a22cf84f33 - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/coaching-real-leaders/episode/how-do-i-get-promoted-without-a-clear-career-path-207270844 - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmhhcnZhcmRidXNpbmVzcy5vcmcvaGFydmFyZGJ1c2luZXNzL2NvYWNoaW5nLXJlYWwtbGVhZGVycw/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvLmhici5vcmcsMjAyMC0xMi0xNzpjb2FjaGluZy1yZWFsLWxlYWRlcnMuczQuMDAwMQ?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiAhtSv28T6AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQPg Series Description: We all want to get to the next level of our career, but so many of us get stuck. Longtime leadership coach Muriel Wilkins takes you inside real-life leadership coaching sessions with high performers working to overcome professional challenges and grow as leaders. Listen in on real conversations and leave with new insights and practical guidance for your own career.The views e