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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 14 MIN

Why Your Work Isn't Getting You Noticed At Senior Level (And What To Do About It)

from Office Politics, Unpacked | with Kris Verlé · host Kris Verlé

You're delivering great work, your manager rates you, and yet somehow you're not the person getting invited to the conversations that matter. Or at least not as often as you'd expect at your level.In this episode, I explore why individual contributions become structurally harder to see as you progress in the corporate hierarchy, and why the most capable senior managers are often the least visible to the people who determine what happens next in their careers.Covered in this episode:Why letting your work speak for itself stops working at senior levelThe difference between a mentor and a sponsor, and why it mattersThree practical tactics for building visibility without self-promotionHow to develop a professional brand that travels beyond your job titleWhat to do if you suspect your manager is the barrierHosted by Kris Verlé, executive coach and former political advisor.Office Politics, Unpacked is the podcast for senior managers and directors who are ready to close the gap between the work they do and the recognition they get for it.Sonnet 4.6Extended

You're delivering great work, your manager rates you, and yet somehow you're not the person getting invited to the conversations that matter. Or at least not as often as you'd expect at your level. In this episode, I explore why individual contributions become structurally harder to see as you progress in the corporate hierarchy, and why the most capable senior managers are often the least visible to the people who determine what happens next in their careers. Covered in this episode: Why let...

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