Ever wonder why you’re not getting that promotion or that special project? In this week’s episode, Erin and Nicole talk mentors, sponsors, and introduce listeners to the never-talked-about....anti-sponsors! Yep, the people that can trump all the goodness that comes with a sponsor.

Well, the good news is that there are ways to get anti-sponsors on your team. Erin and Nicole discuss a fresh (and more authentic)way to tackle your anti-sponsor situation. Hint: the key is in being excellent, authentic, and aware of the conversations around you while nurturing relationships with those against you.

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DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• “Did I get drunk and eat everything in your refrigerator?”

• “Anti-sponsors can trump everything.”  

• “You have to be on the hunt for sponsors and ask yourself, ‘Is there anybody who would advocate for me?’”

• “Be aware of the conversation around you.”

• “Your boss might be your anti-sponsor.”  

• “You have to be aware of the curve balls that don’t reward those that buck the system but reward the chosen ones.”

• “The thing about being authentic, taking risks, and doing bold things with your career is...not everybody likes it.”

• “The through-line on all of this is: just be exceptional!”.  

• “3 Hallmarks: be transparent, be excellent and be consistent.”