You're brilliant at your current job. Maybe too brilliant.

You're managing teams, solving complex problems, and keeping everything running smoothly. But when it comes to promotions, you're stuck being "not quite ready" while someone less experienced steps into the role you know you could do.

Here's what nobody tells you: being too good at your current grade is exactly what's keeping you stuck.

In this episode of Walk Into Your Next Grade, I'm tackling the question: "How do I embody leadership at the next level without burning out by doing two jobs at once?"

This is especially relevant if you're a Grade 8 manager looking to step up to Grade 9 (or any professional services manager preparing for senior leadership).

What you'll learn:

Why "working at the next level first" is terrible advice that leads to burnout
The mindset shift from manager to institutional leader (hint: it's not two mindsets, it's one evolving mindset)
How to delegate effectively without losing control or credibility
The specific signals senior leaders look for when they're thinking about promotions
How to stop being "the person who gets things done" and start being "the leader who sets direction"

This isn't about working harder or taking on more. It's about working differently and making sure the right people notice.

If you're tired of being brilliant at your current grade but invisible when it comes to promotions, this episode will show you exactly what needs to change.

Mentioned in this episode:

Getting Ready for Your Next Grade programme (Grade 7, 8, and 9 cohorts)
The Hidden Curriculum of career progression in professional services
Strategic risk and business thinking at senior levels
Managing managers and setting team culture

Next episode preview: How much do mentoring, networks, and secondments actually help your career progression? And what do you do if you're working in an unsupportive environment?

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