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How can I convince my manager I'm ready for a promotion? | Ask Christa!
Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Dr. Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's question about feeling ready for a promotion and needing to convince their manager they deserve the promotion. Christa discusses the importance of understanding the promotion process, the role of readiness, and the value of a formal development plan. She emphasizes that promotions should be based on an employee's readiness to succeed in a new role rather than just mastering their current posit…
Lack of development budget can lead to new opps? #professionalgrowth #professionaldevelopment
Check out the full Episode 55 that addresses the listener question about how to continue their career development after their company cut the development budget. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.
Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn f…
Overcoming the concept of going nowhere #career #careergrowth #professionaldevelopment
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Collaborate with others for development opportunities #professionalgrowth #professionaldevelopment
Check out the full Episode 55 that addresses the listener question about how to continue their career development after their company cut the development budget. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.
Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn f…
Changing industries is a reset, not a cancelation! #careerchange #careergrowth #careerdevelopment
Check out the full Episode 54 that addresses the listener question about whether it’s possible to change industries without taking a big step back in your career.
There are many reasons why someone may want to change industries, from job stability to complexity, and from feeling like you’re hit a dead-end to wanting a more fulfilling role in an industry that speaks more to your personal values.
Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and lear…
Breaking the habit of feeling you're going nowhere (career stagnation) #careerguidance #career
Check out the full Episode 56 that addresses the listener question about how to break the feeling that their career is going nowhere. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.
Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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Changing industries? Check your technical skills #careerchange #careergrowth #careerdevelopment
Check out the full Episode 54 that addresses the listener question about whether it’s possible to change industries without taking a big step back in your career.
There are many reasons why someone may want to change industries, from job stability to complexity, and from feeling like you’re hit a dead-end to wanting a more fulfilling role in an industry that speaks more to your personal values.
Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and lear…
How can I stop feeling like my career is going nowhere? | Ask Christa!
Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's concerns about feeling stagnant in their career despite having qualifications, experience, and an upcoming promotion. The listener shares how setbacks, including layoffs and a lack of challenging opportunities, led to feelings of being stuck. Christa emphasizes the importance of shifting perspectives on career stagnation, encouraging listeners to recognize their progress and prepare for future opportun…
Watch outs when shifting to a new industry #careergrowth #careerdevelopment #careerchange
Check out the full Episode 54 that addresses the listener question about whether it’s possible to change industries without taking a big step back in your career.
There are many reasons why someone may want to change industries, from job stability to complexity, and from feeling like you’re hit a dead-end to wanting a more fulfilling role in an industry that speaks more to your personal values.
Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and lear…
Interested in going to a new industry? #changingcareers #careergrowth #careerdevelopment
Check out the full Episode 54 that addresses the listener question about whether it’s possible to change industries without taking a big step back in your career.
There are many reasons why someone may want to change industries, from job stability to complexity, and from feeling like you’re hit a dead-end to wanting a more fulfilling role in an industry that speaks more to your personal values.
Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and lear…
There are different ways to develop your career #corporatelife #careergrowth #careerdevelopment
Check out the full Episode 53 that addresses the listener question about whether their doomed to experience stagnancy in their career because their boss’s career has become stagnant.
There are different ways to grow and develop in a role. Sometimes it’s on a more formal level, and that likely requires a discussion and approval with your manager, like taking professional development courses or expanding your role and responsibilities or taking on more decision-making tasks or, yes—ta…
Develop your career (even if your boss is stuck) #corporatelife #careergrowth #careerdevelopment
Check out the full Episode 53 that addresses the listener question about whether their doomed to experience stagnancy in their career because their boss’s career has become stagnant.
There are different ways to grow and develop in a role. Sometimes it’s on a more formal level, and that likely requires a discussion and approval with your manager, like taking professional development courses or expanding your role and responsibilities or taking on more decision-making tasks or, yes—ta…
How can I develop if there is no budget? | Ask Christa!
Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's question about career development amidst budget cuts and organizational uncertainty. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and creativity in navigating these challenges and provides practical strategies for self-development without a formal budget. Christa also highlights the need for clarity in communication regarding promotions and development plans, encouraging listeners to seek out free re…
Can too many layers hurt your organizations performance? #business #corporatelife #management
Check out the full Episode 51 that addresses the listener question about career growth in middle management.
Middle management is talked about as though it’s superfluous, “extra,” and wasteful. And maybe it is if an organization grew very quickly, hired a lot, created various layers, and never tracked what was effective or efficient. There are indeed times when there are simply too many layers. But absent of a wasteful situation, the middle layer is a highly valuable and competitive…
Seek companies that invest in their employees' growth and development #corporatelife #careergrowth
Check out the full Episode 53 that addresses the listener question about whether their doomed to experience stagnancy in their career because their boss’s career has become stagnant.
There are different ways to grow and develop in a role. Sometimes it’s on a more formal level, and that likely requires a discussion and approval with your manager, like taking professional development courses or expanding your role and responsibilities or taking on more decision-making tasks or, yes—ta…
Your career can and will grow even if you don't manage people #careergrowth #career #careerpath
Check out the full Episode 52 that addresses the listener question about whether their career will stall if they opt-out of taking a management role.
Management isn’t for everyone, that that’s OK. Over the last 20-25 years, particularly as a matrix organizational structure created a more fluid way of working beyond the more traditional hierarchy structure, more and more non-management career paths have emerged. Management is not the only way to grow your career.
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Do I have to take a big step back to change industries? | Ask Christa!
Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's concerns about transitioning to a different industry. She emphasizes the importance of identifying transferable skills, understanding the current and desired future state, and the potential need for further education or experience. Christa also discusses the significance of mindset in navigating career changes and provides resources to assist in the transition process.
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What if middle management is the hub of influence?? #management #careerdevelopment #corporatelife
Check out the full Episode 51 that addresses the listener question about career growth in middle management.
Middle management is talked about as though it’s superfluous, “extra,” and wasteful. And maybe it is if an organization grew very quickly, hired a lot, created various layers, and never tracked what was effective or efficient. There are indeed times when there are simply too many layers. But absent of a wasteful situation, the middle layer is a highly valuable and competitive…
It's a mystery that companies don't invest more in growth and development #corporatelife #career
Check out the full Episode 53 that addresses the listener question about whether their doomed to experience stagnancy in their career because their boss’s career has become stagnant.
There are different ways to grow and develop in a role. Sometimes it’s on a more formal level, and that likely requires a discussion and approval with your manager, like taking professional development courses or expanding your role and responsibilities or taking on more decision-making tasks or, yes—ta…
Middle management is tough #career #careergrowth #management #careerdevelopment
Check out the full Episode 51 that addresses the listener question about career growth in middle management.
Middle management is talked about as though it’s superfluous, “extra,” and wasteful. And maybe it is if an organization grew very quickly, hired a lot, created various layers, and never tracked what was effective or efficient. There are indeed times when there are simply too many layers. But absent of a wasteful situation, the middle layer is a highly valuable and competitive…
Breaking Myths: Career Growth Doesn't Require a Management Role! #careergrowth #career #careerpath
Check out the full Episode 52 that addresses the listener question about whether their career will stall if they opt-out of taking a management role.
Management isn’t for everyone, that that’s OK. Over the last 20-25 years, particularly as a matrix organizational structure created a more fluid way of working beyond the more traditional hierarchy structure, more and more non-management career paths have emerged. Management is not the only way to grow your career.
Visit my sho…
Not all career growth includes management roles! #careergrowth #career #corporatelife
Check out the full Episode 52 that addresses the listener question about whether their career will stall if they opt-out of taking a management role.
Management isn’t for everyone, that that’s OK. Over the last 20-25 years, particularly as a matrix organizational structure created a more fluid way of working beyond the more traditional hierarchy structure, more and more non-management career paths have emerged. Management is not the only way to grow your career.
Visit my sho…
My Boss is Stuck Do I have to be stuck too? | Ask Christa!
Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's concern about career growth when their manager seems stuck, worried that the listener will become stuck, too. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-directed growth, exploring opportunities both within and outside the organization, and understanding the role of company culture in supporting employee development. Christa provides actionable advice on how to navigate these challenges and take contro…
Middle management is a strategic strength #career #management #corporatelife #
Check out the full Episode 51 that addresses the listener question about career growth in middle management.
Middle management is talked about as though it’s superfluous, “extra,” and wasteful. And maybe it is if an organization grew very quickly, hired a lot, created various layers, and never tracked what was effective or efficient. There are indeed times when there are simply too many layers. But absent of a wasteful situation, the middle layer is a highly valuable and competitive…