Wanna get on the fast-track of your career? I’m going to let you in on a little secret. If you want to get noticed, rise up the ranks through promotions, and make more money — you need to get uncomfortable. I know, I know, getting uncomfortable can make us feel nervous. And let’s be honest,…
How to Establish Yourself as a Thought Leader
A few weeks ago, I joined a webinar put on by Charlene Walters and Entrepreneur about how to establish yourself as a thought leader. The webinar was geared towards, you guessed it – entrepreneurs – but there were some takeaways that I found important even for us fellow 9-5’ers. What is a thought leader, anyway?…
6 Ways To Show Up At Work As a Remote Employee
I currently work at Salesforce full-time and while I do have a designated desk in our Chicago office, I do consider myself a remote employee with flexible working options. This means that I have the opportunity to work from the office or from home (or a cute coffee shop) at my own leisure. I enjoy…
How to Master Self-Promotion at Work (Without Rubbing People the Wrong Way)
Ever wonder why you’re not being promoted or getting a raise even though you’re killing it at your job? It could be that you haven’t mastered the art of self-promotion. I hate to break it to ya, but promoting yourself at work is critical to excelling in your career. If there’s anything I’ve learned since…
Record of Accomplishments & Feedback [Worksheet]
If you’re looking to get noticed by leadership, land a promotion or accelerate your career, then you must document your accomplishments and feedback you receive on the job! Keeping a record of this information is critical to reference to aid in conversations with your manager, specifically around promotions. This worksheet is a great guideline of…
6 Ways to Build Influence at Your Company (Despite Your Job Title)
It can be easy to fall into the trap. The trap where you believe that where you’re at in your career or what job title you hold at a company affects whether or not you are influential in the workplace. Believe me, I’ve been there. When I started my first job in the real world…
