LEARNING TO MANAGE UP: Why you need it to move to the next level

✅ LEARN TO MANAGE UPnnSharing a quick phone call #feedback.

This person I coached #lost hern#job and was caught unawares. She spent her energy working and excelling without managing up.nnHere is some of what we spoke about.nnIf you are in these circumstances or know someone who is do share this post.nn1. As you grow in your career learn to manage up. Couldn’t stress enough for those who think their work will speak volumes. Human beings are irrational animals and workplaces are full of them. nn2. You’re a ‘reputation manager’ – you manage your, your teams, and the organization’s reputation. This part of your job profile will not be explicitly described to you but it is important.nn3. Words only matter so much. Pay attention to behavior and read between the lines.nnShare this or like it- it may encourage someone tonnpay attention to office politicsnnmanage expectationsnnsave a jobnn Save an organisation from losing it’s good people because someone was irrationally insecure.

nnThis person I coached #lost hern#job and was caught unawares. She spent her energy working and excelling without managing up.nnHere is some of what we spoke about.nnIf you are in these circumstances or know someone who is do share this post.nn1. As you grow in your career learn to manage up. Couldn’t stress enough for those who think their work will speak volumes. Human beings are irrational animals and workplaces are full of them. nn2. You’re a ‘reputation manager’ – you manage your, your teams, and the organization’s reputation. This part of your job profile will not be explicitly described to you but it is important.nn3. Words only matter so much. Pay attention to behavior and read between the lines.nnShare this or like it- it may encourage someone tonnpay attention to office politicsnnmanage expectationsnnsave a jobnn Save an organisation from losing it’s good people because someone was irrationally insecure.nnDirect message me if you need help via the website here!

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8 HIGHLIGHTS ABOUT MEnn1.NICHE AS A COACH: I am a coach and trainer specializing in psychodynamic transformations for leaders-coaching on presence, power, influence & impact.nn2. BUSINESS SCHOOL PERSPECTIVE: I am a graduate of INSEAD’s Masters in Consulting and Coaching for Change. My research thesis at INSEAD was on the psychodynamic study of Global Executive Presence included developing a coaching tool to enhance sustained and evolving presence in leaders.nn3. GLOBAL EXPERIENCE: With twenty-plus years of global experience, I have lived and worked in India, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Indonesia, China, and Hong Kong. Almost 20 years of coaching and training experience, 10 of which were in Mainland China.nn4. AUTHOR: Published a book – Reflective Edge Series for senior executives that help leaders enhance self-awareness for impact, influence, presence, and power through self-awareness. The second book of the series should be available in mid-2021.nn5.CONTRIBUTING TO INSEAD: I continue my engagement with INSEAD with contributions to their blog and marketing efforts. I am a learning coach for their executive program on gender diversity and inclusion.nn6. HAVE A NERDY MEMBERSHIP: A member of the International Society for Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations-This keeps me academically grounded.nn7.WRITE: I add insight into LinkedIn and INSEAD Business School blog, contribute to Medium and Thrive Global, and now as a Member of Forbes Coaches Council.nn8.HUMAN/MOTHER/WRITER ON A JOURNEY: Love spending time with my daughters, practicing mindfulness, writing, and connecting with people.