Overcoming Obstacles for Promotion

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Overcoming Obstacles for Promotion

This course is part of Own Your Career Specialization

Instructor: Madecraft

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5 modules

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

How to build a 30-60-90 day promotion strategy that turns career goals into specific daily action.
How to identify and cultivate the four types of allies who can advocate for your advancement.
How to break through self-sabotage and mindset blocks that quietly stall your career.

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Working hard alone won't get you promoted. In this course with Dr. Aimée Sanchez — neuropsychologist, organizational consultant, and executive coach — you'll build a strategic, intentional path to your next-level role. You'll start by uncovering your purpose, conducting a personal SWOT analysis, and decoding your organization's promotion rules. From there, you'll design a 30-60-90 day plan, identify high-impact activities that get you noticed, and cultivate strategic allies who can advocate for you when it matters.

The course goes beyond tactics. You'll examine the mindset blocks that quietly sabotage promotions, including self-doubt, perfectionism, and fear of rejection, and you'll apply evidence-based strategies to break through them. By the end, you'll know how to negotiate a win-win promotion package, navigate the critical first 30 days in a new role, and align your mindset to keep advancing. Whether you're early in your career or an established professional who feels stuck, this course gives you the tools and confidence to take back the driver's seat and pursue the career you actually want.

Promotion isn't a reward for working hard, it's the result of a clear strategy and a strong sense of purpose. In this module, you'll uncover your why, map your strengths and gaps with a personal SWOT, and decode your organization's promotion rules so you can build a strategy that sets you apart.

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4 videos1 reading1 assignment

A promotion goal without a plan is just a wish, and a plan without daily action is just a wish in writing. In this module, you'll chart a realistic path from your current role to your target role, pinpoint the high-impact activities that get you noticed, and build a 30-60-90 day plan that turns intention into momentum.

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4 videos3 assignments

Even the strongest promotion plan can stall if you trip over avoidable mistakes or quietly get in your own way. In this module, you'll spot the most common promotion pitfalls, deepen the ally relationships that fuel advancement, and apply self-awareness to break the patterns that hold you back.

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4 videos1 reading2 assignments

Standing out for a promotion takes more than doing your job well; it takes deliberate visibility and the resilience to keep going when things don't break your way. In this module, you'll turn meetings into visibility opportunities, define the X-factor that sets you apart, and build the bounce-back skills that keep your career on track after a setback.

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3 videos1 assignment

Getting the offer is just the start; what you do next determines whether you thrive or stall in the new role. In this module, you'll negotiate confidently for a win-win package, design a strong first 30 days, and align your mindset so you step into your promotion ready to deliver.

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4 videos2 assignments

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