What It Actually Takes to Make It to the C-Suite

You are ambitious, you are hungry, and you know you are capable of more. So what is actually standing between you and the C-suite?   In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa sits down with Harvard Business School executive fellow, bestselling author, and former Deloitte partner Deepa Purushothaman to break down what actually separates great managers from senior executives and what you need to start doing differently right now. In this episode you will learn: The biggest difference between being a great manager and being a senior executive Why your work is not as visible as you think and how to change that How sponsorship at the senior level is different from mentorship and why it matters more Why so many senior women exit right before the C-suite and what to do about it The three things you can start doing right now to position yourself for that next level   The path is clearer than you think. Now go take it.   Learn from Deepa   Buy Deepa's Book: The First, The Few, The Only   Download our guide for help with your promotion 00:00 Intro 01:49 Meet Deepa Purushothaman 05:15 The Difference Between a Manager and an Executive 07:29 How Executives Make Decisions Differently 11:39 The Relationships That Will Make or Break Your Promotion 12:24 Why Being Good at Your Job Isn't Enough 14:16 What to Have Ready Before You Go for the Role 18:21 How to Change a Reputation That's Holding You Back 23:36 3 Things That Make You Undeniable to Decision Makers 25:49 The Biggest Myth About Making It to the C-Suite 29:29 Navigating the Climb When the System Wasn't Built for You 32:42 Do This Before Your Next Review 36:00 Lisa's Power Move and Shoutout   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us.