The Hard Truth About Promotions: Why Being Too Good Can Hold You Back, and How to Navigate Corporate Setbacks
Are you feeling stuck in your career? In this comprehensive episode, drawing on insights from a former Microsoft Director, we answer real-life questions covering the most frustrating obstacles people face on the path to the next level.
Letter #1 (1:40)
Stuck in a New Promotion & Performance Improvement Plans
A newly promoted employee placed on repeated PIPs and blocked from internal opportunities.
Letter #2 (5:23)
Lacking Leadership Qualities Due to Being Quiet
A high-performing but quiet employee told they lack “leadership presence”
Letter #3 (8:19)
Questioning Leadership Approach: Hands-On vs. Situational Leadership
A manager torn between being hands-on and focusing only on leadership.
Letter #4 (12:34)
Denied Promotion for Being Too Good
An employee denied a promotion for being “too good” at their job.
Letter #5 (16:01)
Recourse After Being Passed Over by a Less Qualified Colleague
Being passed over for a less qualified colleague due to suspected bias.
Letter #6 (19:47)
Quitting Due to Feeling Undervalued and Pay Inequality
Quitting after pay inequality and deciding what to say in an exit interview.
If you’re struggling with career advancement, corporate politics, workplace fairness, or leadership development, this episode gives you practical strategies to navigate your next step.
Meet your host: Karol Figueroa
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