The Promotion Playbook
Promotion decisions are made long before performance reviews.
This course shows you how to be seen as “next” — before the conversation ever happens.
What This Course Actually Does
Promotions aren’t rewards for effort.
They’re decisions about risk, readiness, and perception.
Most high performers get stuck not because they aren’t capable — but because they don’t understand how leadership evaluates who moves up.
This course reveals how promotion decisions are actually made inside organizations, so you can position yourself accordingly.
No hustle advice. No vague career coaching. Just clarity.
By the End of This Course, You Will:
Understand how promotions really work
See what leaders quietly weigh when deciding who feels “next” — and why performance alone is rarely enough.
Position yourself for advancement
Learn how to signal readiness for the next role without self-promotion, overexposure, or political missteps.
Increase decision-level visibility
Understand how visibility actually works — and how to build it where it matters, not just where it’s easy.
Move with intention
Stop guessing. Start making strategic choices about projects, conversations, and timing that compound over time.
Who This Course Is For
This is for professionals who are doing strong work — but aren’t sure it’s translating into momentum.
You’re consistently performing but not advancing
You feel overlooked despite positive feedback
You want a promotion but don’t want to campaign for it
You suspect there’s a system at play you were never taught
What Makes This Different
Most career advice focuses on what you should do more of.
This course focuses on how leaders decide.
You’ll learn:
why some high performers stall while others accelerate
how perception, trust, and readiness outweigh raw output
what leadership notices — and what they quietly ignore
This isn’t about working harder. It’s about being correctly positioned.
The Result
You start showing up with:
a clear understanding of how advancement decisions are made
stronger signals of readiness and leadership
less anxiety around timing, feedback, and reviews
Because promotions don’t go to the loudest or busiest. They go to the people leadership already trusts in the next seat.
The Promotion Playbook
A clear-eyed guide to advancing — without guessing or grinding.
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1. Why You're Not Getting Promoted (Yet)
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Introduction
By the end of this chapter, you’ll have a clear, honest picture of where you stand today — and what’s been holding you back.
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The Hidden Truth About Promotions
Learn what really drives promotions (and why hard work alone isn’t enough).
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What Decision-Makers Look For (Really)
Understand exactly how leaders decide who’s ready.
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Where Most People Get Stuck
Identify the common traps that stall progress and how to move past them with intention.
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From Doing More to Driving More.
Shift your focus from effort to impact — and start getting noticed for the right things.
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Your Promotion Readiness Scorecard
Pinpoint your strengths, close your gaps, and see what “ready” actually looks like.
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End-Of-Chapter Action Items
Put everything into practice.
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2. Build Your Case Like A Boss
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Introduction
By the end of this chapter, you’ll know how to position yourself and your work at the next level.
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The 3-Layered Promotion Story
Learn how to tell a clear, confident story that proves you’re already operating above your title.
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The Promotion Packet Framework
Build a polished, plug-and-play packet that shows your readiness in writing.
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Speak in Metrics (Even if You're Not in Sales or Product)
Translate your impact into results leaders can measure, understand, and promote.
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End-of-Chapter Action Items
Pull it all together.
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3. Make Yourself Visible - Without Bragging
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Introduction
By the end of this chapter, you’ll know how to build visibility that feels authentic — and gets noticed by the right people.
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Visibility Drives Promotions
Understand why visibility matters more than tenure — and how it directly impacts promotion decisions.
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The 3 Types of Strategic Visibility
Learn the three kinds of visibility that signal “ready for more” — and when to use each one.
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How To Gain Visibility
Get actionable ways to show up, speak up, and stand out — without feeling performative.
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Visibility Without Vanity
Master the art of self-advocacy that earns respect, not eye-rolls.
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The Strategic Whisper Effect
Discover how to make your reputation work for you — so others start telling your story when you’re not in the room.
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End-Of-Chapter Action Items
Create your visibility plan and start positioning yourself as the obvious choice for the next step.
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4. Run The Promotion Process Yourself
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Introduction
By the end of this chapter, you’ll know exactly how to lead your own promotion process — with clarity, confidence, and control.
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Timing Is Everything (Here's When to Have the Talk)
Learn how to identify the perfect moment to start the promotion conversation — and what to avoid.
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The Pre-Conversation Checklist
Get fully prepared with the positioning you need before you walk in.
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The Conversation Script
Introduce your lesson with an optional, short summary. You can edit this excerpt in lesson settings.
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Align on Criteria & Timeline
Learn the 4 questions that turn a vague conversation into a clear promotion roadmap.
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What To Do If There's No Process (Or No Budget)
Learn how to navigate roadblocks with composure and keep your promotion momentum alive — even when structure or funding isn’t on your side.
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Follow-Up & Stay Visible
Keep momentum going after the conversation so your name stays top of mind.
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End-Of-Chapter Action Items
Put your plan into motion and take ownership of your path to the next level.
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5. Get the Raise - or Make the Move
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Introduction
Learn how to navigate any outcome — from a “yes” to a “not yet” — with confidence, clarity, and control over your next move.
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If The Answer Is Yes (Lock It In)
Introduce your lesson with an optional, short summary. You can edit this excerpt in lesson settings.
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If The Answer is "Not Yet" - Own the Timeline
Introduce your lesson with an optional, short summary. You can edit this excerpt in lesson settings.
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If There's No Process (Or No Budget)
Introduce your lesson with an optional, short summary. You can edit this excerpt in lesson settings.
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Scope, Title, or Comp - What To Prioritize
Introduce your lesson with an optional, short summary. You can edit this excerpt in lesson settings.
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Decide - Stay & Push, or Leave & Leverage
Introduce your lesson with an optional, short summary. You can edit this excerpt in lesson settings.
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End-Of-Course Action Items
Introduce your lesson with an optional, short summary. You can edit this excerpt in lesson settings.
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Promotion decisions feel sudden on the outside.
Inside organizations, they’re rarely a surprise.
The Promotion Playbook shows how readiness is assessed long before titles change —
and how professionals can navigate that system from the inside.
