How to Get Your First Promotion at Work

The Business of Apparel

In today’s special episode, Rachel reflects on the insights she’s gained from a 20-year career in the corporate world, especially when it comes to climbing the ladder with promotions and raises. It's a journey that demands more than just showing up – it's about ambition, curiosity, and a proactive mindset. I open up about the misconceptions that growth opportunities are a given and how demonstrating your ability to shoulder more responsibility is crucial for moving up. If you're hungry for that next step in your career, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Rachel also reflects on the personal growth that comes with navigating career challenges. She gets candid about her own early success and the pitfalls of overconfidence, learning the hard way the value of humility and tact. Through stories of coaching others and learning from feedback, we explore the continuous process of learning and the power of kindness and respect in professional settings. We tackle the common myths around workplace communication and productivity. Rachel recounts a personal story about improving the tone of written communications and how quality trumps speed when it comes to work that gets noticed.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-Rachel talks about her “fiery” side during her corporate experience.

-What helped Rachel get promoted and all of the skills she acquired on the journey.

-Understand the importance of performing the tasks you don’t want to do.

-Gratitude goes a long way!

-Real-life example of working through the promotion process.

-Bonus tip - Quality of work over quantity, always.

We can’t wait to hear what you think of this episode!

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