You're doing great work… So why hasn't that promotion happened yet? Diana breaks down the five real reasons promotions get delayed and why your output alone won't get you to the next level. This solo episode dives deep into what really drives advancement inside companies, from internal politics to system constraints to strategic visibility.

Whether you're early career or gunning for the C-suite, this is a must-listen if you want to stop getting overlooked and start being seen as ready.

• Why "do great work and get promoted" is bad advice

• The 5 hidden drivers of promotion: System, Positioning, Readiness, Signal, Advocacy

• How to play the internal game without losing your integrity

• Why visibility matters more than you think

• How to evaluate if your org can actually promote you

• What leadership is really looking for at each level

⏳ Timestamps 01:10 The myth of merit-based promotion 02:11 Why promotion isn't just about your performance 03:12 Understanding "the system" 06:45 Role availability, funding, and timing 08:56 Positioning: experience and direction 11:29 Readiness: proving you're capable of more 15:54 Signal: do decision-makers know who you are? 20:19 Advocacy: who's carrying your papers? 23:24 Final thoughts on playing the game 23:34 CTA: Is it time to walk away?

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