Notes From The Room Where Promotions Get Decided

This is where I write about what actually moves a career forward.  How promotion decisions get made in the rooms you're not in, and what leadership is reading from your behavior that nobody has told you.

I spent 30 years in corporate, more than 20 of them helping decide who moved up. Most of what you'll find here is what I wish someone had explained to me when I was where you are.


What’s the one decision that you’ve been putting off? The one that, if you were to make it, would change everything? We all have moments in our lives when we come face-to-face with a decision that could alter our course in a significant way. It could be a career move, a relationship change, a personal goal, or something entirely different.

Confidence, Facing Fear, Mindset

What’s 1 Decision You’re Delaying That Could Change Everything?

Is the story you’re telling yourself holding you back from unlocking your full potential? The stories we tell ourselves have a powerful impact on our lives. They shape our beliefs, attitudes, choices, and behaviors. In some cases, however, these stories can be limiting, holding us back from reaching our full potential.

Confidence, Imposter Syndrome, Mindset

5 Crucial Steps To Overcome Self-Doubt And Unlock Your Potential