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"Your Path To Career Success"
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Hey! This isn’t just another career podcast.
Think of it like a chat with a friend who’s been there, done that and can help you make sense of your next steps. It’s your go-to for navigating the highs, the lows, and all the messy bits in between. Whether you’re stepping into your first leadership role, making a big career move, or just wondering what’s next, I’m here to help you figure it out.
Each episode is full of practical tips, real stories, and insights you can actually use. Think of it like a chat with someone who gets it, cutting through the noise and giving you advice you can put into action straight away.
So grab your coffee or tea, hit play, and let’s make your career journey a bit less scary and a lot more fun.
"Your Path To Career Success"
S9 Ep8: Stepping into the Role Before You Get It: Acting Like an Executive Now So the Promotion Feels Inevitable
Welcome back to Your Path to Career Success — the podcast that helps you build the skills, confidence, and strategies to thrive in your career.
In this episode, we continue Phase 2 of our journey: Positioning for Executive Opportunity. Last week, we explored what CEOs and boards are really looking for in senior leaders. This week, we shift the focus back to you: how to step into the executive role before you officially hold the title.
Here’s the truth: promotions to the executive level rarely come as a surprise. Senior leaders are constantly observing who already behaves as if they belong at the top table. The key mindset shift is this: you don’t become an executive after the promotion—you start acting like one now, so the promotion feels inevitable.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• The three defining signals that mark someone as “executive-ready”
• Practical ways to act like an executive today, even without the title
• Common traps that can prevent talented leaders from being seen as promotable
• A reflection exercise to start embodying your next role immediately
This episode is packed with actionable strategies, examples, and reflection exercises to help you move from performing at a high level to signalling executive readiness. By practising enterprise thinking, demonstrating gravitas, and engaging peers as collaborators, you’ll position yourself as the leader who is already “top-table ready.”
What Next?
A big thank you for tuning in to Your Path to Career Success — where your ambition meets actionable advice.
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Useful Resources:
📘 The Trusted Executive by John Blakey — practical strategies to build credibility and trust at the highest level.
📘 Boards That Lead by Ram Charan, Dennis Carey & Michael Useem — insights into executive readiness and board expectations.
🎧 HBR IdeaCast — episodes on executive mindset, presence, and leadership influence.
Next week: Phase 3 begins — Expanding Influence Beyond Your Function: Building Alliances at the Top Table to collaborate with other senior leaders and drive unified outcomes.
