Are you waiting for a promotion that never comes? In this episode, we break down why relying on your manager to define your growth is a career-limiting mistake and how you can take full ownership of your professional path.
In this episode, we cover:
Why hard skills get you hired but won't get you ahead
How to create growth opportunities when your company has no clear path
Using RACI to own decisions and increase your visibility
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References:
RACI - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respons...
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:51 - Why hard skills get you hired but soft skills make you thrive
00:04:17 - How to connect your code to actual business results
00:06:44 - The art of storytelling for technical professionals
00:09:16 - Balancing execution speed with team collaboration
00:11:57 - The problem with forcing engineers into management roles
00:15:13 - Surviving when technology outgrows your current skillset
00:17:59 - Using the RACI method to clarify ownership and decisions
00:21:23 - What to do when your manager has no answers for your growth
00:24:40 - Why you should value scope of work over job titles
00:28:39 - How to pitch and negotiate impactful projects to leadership
00:33:00 - Expanding your perspective by networking outside your team
00:35:35 - Visualizing your ambition and defining what success looks like
00:39:16 - Overcoming the fear of asking for constructive feedback
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