EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 24 MIN
75. Caught in Promotion Purgatory? 4 Signs You're Being Strung Along & What NOT to Do When You’re Stuck
from Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills · host Melody Wilding
🎟️ FREE TRAINING: RSVP for 5 Steps to Speak Like a Senior Leader happening December 3rd 5pm ET: https://melodywilding.com/training Your manager says you're ready. You're getting pulled into important meetings. Leadership says "on their radar." But somehow, the promotion never seems to happen. Welcome to promotion purgatory. In this episode, Melody reveals signs you're stuck in this limbo without even realizing it and shares how to break out without working harder, playing politics, or leaving your company. What You’ll Discover:The hidden message behind vague feedback like "executive presence" (and why your manager can't explain how to fix it)Why the instinct to "prove yourself" backfires – and what to do insteadA little-known skill that shows you're already operating at the next level before the promotion happenshttps://melodywilding.com/summitConnect with Melody:FREE NEWSLETTER: Psychology at Work WeeklyGet on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™Get on the Waitlist for Lead from WithinGet Melody's new book, Managing Up
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🎟️ FREE TRAINING: RSVP for 5 Steps to Speak Like a Senior Leader happening December 3rd 5pm ET: https://melodywilding.com/training Your manager says you're ready. You're getting pulled into important meetings. Leadership says "on their radar." But somehow, the promotion never seems to happen. Welcome to promotion purgatory. In this episode, Melody reveals signs you're stuck in this limbo without even realizing it and shares how to break out without working harder, playing politics, or l...
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75. Caught in Promotion Purgatory? 4 Signs You're Being Strung Along & What NOT to Do When You’re Stuck
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