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EPISODE · Oct 18, 2025 · 6 MIN

Here’s a great tactic to stop your work going to the bottom of your junior’s to-do list

from How to Make Partner Podcast · host Heather Townsend

Do you ever feel your work gets pushed to the bottom of your junior's list? Do you worry about being seen as 'demanding'?The problem often isn’t your team, it’s that in your desire to seem nice, your polite language is being translated as "non-urgent".This episode tackles the common frustration of having your work deprioritised. I share a simple but powerful communication tactic that turns a vague request into a clear expectation. It’s about getting your work done on time without having to become a demanding diva.Listen to this episode to discover:- Why vague phrases like "when you have a chance" are killing your deadlines.- The exact words to use to reframe a polite request into a clear expectation.- How to check for understanding without being patronising.- A tactic to ensure your work gets the priority it deserves.If you find this episode useful, don’t forget to like it and then subscribe so you don’t miss another episode.About Progress To Partner Academy: On-demand career help and guidanceYou have to drive your career forwards. Your firm wouldn't do that for you.Stop waiting to be noticed for career development courses by your firm.Make the firm notice you! You will get the skills and knowledge about what the partners are really looking for when you join our Progress to Partner Academy.In our Progress To Partner Academy you'll find our popular courses:- How to delegate like a pro- How to lead a hybrid team- How to excel as a line managerJoin our Progress To Partner Academy - https://subscribe.howtomakepartner.com/progresstopartner/ and use the code PODCAST10 to get 10% off 12 months of premium annual membership.Links:Complete our FREE Partnership Readiness Assessment - https://careerprogressionreadiness.scoreapp.com to see where you have gaps in your own development - you'll get a personalised report with actions for what progress your career forwardConnect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathertownsend/Join our Progress To Partner Academy - https://subscribe.howtomakepartner.com/progresstopartner/ and use the code PODCAST10 to get 10% off 12 months of premium annual membership.Buy your copy of Poised for Partnership - https://amzn.to/3ETEYk3Buy your copy of How To Make Partner And Still Have A Life - https://amzn.to/4iLxugMBuy your copy of The Go To Expert - https://amzn.to/3HGPYlPBuy your copy of The Financial Times Guide To Business Networking - https://amzn.to/406QPma Get full access to How to Make Partner at howtomakepartner.substack.com/subscribe

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