296: How to land a promotion

Femke and Charli discuss how to be creative on demand and under time pressure. They cover getting into a creative headspace after hours of Zoom calls and building an environment where ideas can happen, because you can’t be creative from a to-do list. They also look at scheduling ... Show More

Femke and Charli explore how AI is reshaping design and product roles, why experimentation and continuous learning are essential for staying relevant, and how designers are evolving from specialists into strategic conductors who orchestrate people, tools, and outcomes in an AI-en ... Show More

Femke and Charli outline their goals for 2026 and the strategies they plan to implement to achieve them. Femke shares an update about her upcoming baby and how she plans to balance it with her business, while Charli discusses her approach to the book writing process.Timestamps: 0 ... Show More

<p>Asking for a promotion can be nerve-wracking experience for Graphic Designers—it’s like stepping into the ring, ready to fight. Whether you&apos;re aiming to move up in your agency or looking to climb the in-house ladder, the process can feel brutal and, if mishandled, can lea ... Show More

Send us Fan MailGetting promoted at work is an important part of growing your career and making progress in your professional life. Today we're talking about some tips that can help you to achieve this and some Business English vocabulary that you can use to talk about promotions ... Show More

How do you retain good people – and set them up for success in a dynamic, fast-moving environment? Promotion, job design, and clear career pathways are all part of the answer. This week, a pastor leading a growing church wants to know when is the right time to promote people and ... Show More

This week we hear from a listener trying to figure out how to select a candidate for a promotion, one seeking to climb the corporate ladder, and another one who realized their new role isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.Tune in to hear Mary and Chris’ advice surrounding giving promo ... Show More

<p>A career in project management isn’t always linear. Some people gradually advance from one position to the next, while others come to the profession from a different career path altogether. Guests discuss the moves they’ve made, how they assess when they’re ready for a new rol ... Show More

You thought you were getting that big promotion – but you missed out. What are your next steps? Isabel Berwick speaks to Sarah Ellis (co-founder of careers consultancy Amazing If) and FT Management Editor Anjli Raval to find out. They discuss how to keep your emotions in check af ... Show More

<p>Is it better to seek out new opportunities or wait for them to come to you? In this episode, Craig shares three steps that will position you for a future promotion. He also highlights the critical role humility plays in this process. </p><p>Watch video and download the leader ... Show More

Women have to work harder to be recognized for our ideas. And that recognition is essential for getting the assignments and the promotions we deserve — for moving our careers forward. We talk about how to present an idea in a group so that you come out owning it. Next, we cover h ... Show More