Once again, you have absolutely nailed it! We get so good at doing the work that we forget about thinking bigger than just our small patch we’re responsible for, and that’s what executives look for. I’m definitely going to be trying this framework in my next 1:1.
The pattern I track in Indian-market career conversations maps to this. The mid-career professionals (8-15 YoE) who get pulled into C-suite review cycles aren't always the strongest builders; they're the ones who treat every 1:1 as a positioning artifact, not an update. The rest of the cohort tends to undersell their own scope inside the building, and then absorbs a 30-40 percent first-offer discount when they switch. Trusted-advisor framing inside the company and counter-offer leverage outside it are two faces of the same skill, and the muscle is built in those 1:1s, not at the negotiation table.
This was a great read! A team leader recently shared with me that he wants me to use my voice more and they’re also invested in my growth. I’ve been sharing more of my thoughts in meetings and getting positive feedback. This letter was so timely!
The peer to peer convo is spot on; it takes a while to grow the confidence but not coming from a place of approval seeking has greatly helped me in my career!
Once again, you have absolutely nailed it! We get so good at doing the work that we forget about thinking bigger than just our small patch we’re responsible for, and that’s what executives look for. I’m definitely going to be trying this framework in my next 1:1.
The pattern I track in Indian-market career conversations maps to this. The mid-career professionals (8-15 YoE) who get pulled into C-suite review cycles aren't always the strongest builders; they're the ones who treat every 1:1 as a positioning artifact, not an update. The rest of the cohort tends to undersell their own scope inside the building, and then absorbs a 30-40 percent first-offer discount when they switch. Trusted-advisor framing inside the company and counter-offer leverage outside it are two faces of the same skill, and the muscle is built in those 1:1s, not at the negotiation table.
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This was a great read! A team leader recently shared with me that he wants me to use my voice more and they’re also invested in my growth. I’ve been sharing more of my thoughts in meetings and getting positive feedback. This letter was so timely!
"Use your voice" is definitely code for we want to hear what you think!
Wait this is the post where I discover that you record your own audio over these posts! This was a great listen as I got ready for work!
Yes!!! I do it as often as I can! So glad you stumbled upon it at the right time :)
The peer to peer convo is spot on; it takes a while to grow the confidence but not coming from a place of approval seeking has greatly helped me in my career!