148 | Why Promotion Conversations Start Long Before You Ask

Let me tell you something.Your annual review is probably not the beginning of your promotion conversation.It may simply be the first time you officially join a conversation that has already been developing.Every interaction with your manager is quietly helping them answer questions like:Can I trust her with more responsibility?Does she think beyond the task in front of her?How does she respond when things don’t go as planned?Would she represent this team well at the next level?In this solo episode, Shannon explains why promotions are rarely decided through one impressive presentation or perfectly worded request.They’re shaped through consistent experiences of your leadership.Inside this episode:✔ Why promotion conversations begin long before you ask✔ How managers form opinions about leadership readiness✔ Why one performance review cannot carry an entire year✔ The difference between persuading leadership and positioning your value✔ Why your promotion recognizes leadership you’re already demonstrating✔ How repeated experiences build trust✔ Why one imperfect meeting won’t define your future✔ A simple exercise to strengthen your leadership reputation intentionallyYou don’t need to wait for a promotion opening to begin showing leadership.You can help people experience the leader you already are, one conversation, project, and decision at a time.READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP? 🚀 Start Here: Download the FREE 90-Day Raise Strategy and create your personalized plan to confidently position yourself for the raise you've earned. You'll also receive my exclusive Raise Strategy Coaching Series where I'll walk alongside you every step of the way.📞 Let's Build Your Strategy Together: Book a Promotion Strategy Review if you're ready to personalize your plan, strengthen your positioning, and create a strategy that works for your manager, your company, and your career goals.📲 Join the FB Community if you want to connect with other ambitious women for career conversations, support, and practical promotion strategies.💌 Become an Insider to recieve weekly coaching, career strategy, behind-the-scenes insights, and practical tips to help you become impossible to overlook.🎧 LOVE THE SHOW?👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more ambitious working women can discover these game-changing career strategies!✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you....