The pressure to prove you deserve a promotion can actually be the very thing holding you back. And here's the kicker: that pressure doesn't always disappear once you get promoted.

In this episode, I'm talking about the anxiety and self-doubt that come with promotions and why constantly trying to prove your worth can undermine your confidence. I share an analogy about the uncomfortable feeling of free fall during career transitions and explore how to recognize where insecurity comes from, shift the stories we tell ourselves, and embrace the idea that sometimes, less really is more.

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Should I stay or should I go? How long is too long to wait for that next promotion, bigger opportunity, or the recognition I've been working toward?

It's a question I'm hearing more and more from my clients, especially as the job market gets tougher and the decision to leave a company isn't so straightforward. In this episode, I'm digging into the growing issue of mid-career stagnation, sharing what I'm seeing with clients who are weighing loyalty against new opportunities, why staying isn't necessarily a bad move, and why leaving isn't always the answer either.

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Burning Glass Institute - "Sidetracked: The Hidden Crisis in Mid-Career Mobility"

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Are you really owning your job, or just getting through it? In this episode, I’m thinking about what it actually means to take ownership of your work when you’re not the owner. I’m talking about accountability, curiosity, emotional intelligence, resilience - and how those qualities can help me move through the barriers, complexity, and frustration that come with work.

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Want to Set Yourself Apart? Own Your Job

Winnie da Silva on LinkedIn | On the Web | Substack | YouTube | Email - winnie@winnifred.org