Take Charge of Your Career Trajectory With Jo Miller

Homework Check-in with your buddy. Share your progress. Keep adding to, and executing on, your Strategic Networking Plan Come to the next session prepared to report on what you’ve learned.

WHO HOW Sue G. Andy L. Sue’s right hand Andy’s boss Attend end-of-quarter BBQ. Request an informational meeting. Arrive early/stay late for staff meetings. Investigate volleyball team. Invite for lunch/coffee. Ask HR for invitation to next executive roundtable.

5 Key People to Have in Your Network The Connector The Informational Powerhouse The Influencer The Mentor The Sponsor

So… how do I get a sponsor?

— Sponsoring Women to Success, Catalyst. There is no “silver bullet” for attracting the attention of a high-level sponsor. — Sponsoring Women to Success, Catalyst.

Attracting the Advocacy of Influential Sponsors

8. Perform!

7. Find out who the good sponsors are. 6. Observe the protocols: How does sponsorship work in the culture of your organization?

5. Network beyond your immediate workplace and management chain.

4. Raise your hand for exposure opportunities to work with or for potential sponsors.

3. Make your value visible.

2. Have clear career goals.

1. Share your goals with leaders.

Attracting the Advocacy of Influential Sponsors 8. Perform! 7. Find out who the good sponsors are. 6. Observe the protocols: How does sponsorship work in the culture of your organization? 5. Network beyond your immediate workplace and management chain. 4. Raise your hand for exposure opportunities to work with or for potential sponsors. 3. Make your value visible. 2. Have clear career goals. 1. Share your goals with leaders.

My manager is aware of my career goals. 42% agree or strongly agree. From the prep survey My manager is aware of my career goals. 42% agree or strongly agree. My manager’s manager is aware of my career goals. 39% agree or strongly agree.

“Sponsorship can come to you in different ways “Sponsorship can come to you in different ways. You never know who is watching you, so be “sponsor-ready” at all times. Millette Granville, Director, Diversity and Inclusion, Delhaize Group.

Leadership Brand

“Be famous for something! Know what is your claim to fame.” — General Manager, Software Industry

Who do you know who has branded themself well?

What’s your career superpower? What’s your career supoerpower?

3 essential elements for a great leadership brand

Your ideal career niche What are you passionate about? What does your company/ industry need and value? What are your skills and talents?

What is your ideal career niche? Exercise What is your ideal career niche?

Your ideal career niche What are you passionate about? What does your company/ industry need and value? What are your skills and talents?

From the prep survey I am perceived favorably by those I work with. Agree – 58% Strongly agree – 35%

Homework Have a 15-minute check-in with your buddy. Share what you’re doing to take action. Share your career goals with leaders. Keep refining your ideal career niche. Come to the next session prepared to report on what you’ve learned.

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