Hello Reader 👋I have had big frustrations in my career and the worst is that I used to blame others for not succeeding. Any excuse was good to explain why I didn't get promotions: jealousy, racism, favoritism,... But since you can only change what you can control, I understood that I missed something that was in my hands: my visbility! Let's see how you can use it in this edition So take a coffee, sit down, and read FP&A Stories like 30K others Also, I'd love to have your opinion on this format so go until the end and respond to the poll, please, please, please This week in FP&A Stories 🖐️ 5 signs your career is stagnating
🔭 Visibility is key (for HR too)
🖐️ 5 signs your career is stagnatingFeeling stuck in your career? You’re not alone. Career stagnation within a company can happen to anyone, but recognizing the signs early and taking proactive steps can set you back on the path to success. Here are five signs your career might be stagnating and practical ways to overcome each challenge. 1️⃣ No Recognition from Leadership Increase Your Visibility
2️⃣ Lack of Promotion or Advancement Proactively Seek Feedback
3️⃣ Being Passed Over for Key Projects Volunteer for High-Impact Tasks
4️⃣ Limited Skill Development Opportunities Advocate for Training
5️⃣ Stagnant Team Environment Foster Collaboration
🔭 Visibility is key (for HR too)One of the most critical solutions to overcoming career stagnation is increasing your visibility. This is especially important during HR calibration meetings, where leaders decide who gets promoted. They generally use a Gauss curve and only the top gets a promotion Those who are top of mind tend to rise to the top. Here’s how you can make sure you’re one of them. Master Storytelling (of course) And I speak of storytelling in all senses: for your personal branding (speak of successes, create a personal story of your evolution,...) but also in your work (your narratives must be easy to remember) Make Presentations Memorable By doing the following, your presentations will be your business card for the leaders who will decide on your promotions
This 4-step approach will guarantee each presentation will be serving your career.
Want to know more? Check the Financial Storytelling Program Seek Feedback Seek feedback from peers, mentors, and supervisors. Use it to refine your approach and improve your performance. It can be useful for the feedback self but also interesting just to show people you want to improve! Network Strategically Yes, I'm sorry to say but relationships will help you in your career. Gte out of your comfort zone and try to discuss informally but also more informally to key influencers. That means
Document Achievements It's easy to forget about your achievements in your day to day: you created a model that was replicated, you built an automation that helps everyone,... Open an Excel file and simply write down every time you went beyond the expectations. This will be fresh in your memory at the time of evaluation and you can mention this to your manager. By focusing on these strategies, you can ensure that you’re not just another name on the list but a standout candidate for promotion. Remember, in the world of HR calibration, visibility is key. Make yourself known, and make your impact undeniable.
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By focusing on these strategies, you can ensure that you’re not just another name on the list but a standout candidate for promotion. Remember, in the corporate world, visibility is key. Make yourself known, and make your impact undeniable.
That's a wrap for this week See you next week! PS: Whenever you're ready to develop your financial storytelling skills and become the visible face of finance, join the Financial Storytelling Program |
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