Bridging Your Professional Gaps

Career Strategies for Women that Work

How relevant are you where you want to have more impact next? This may seem like a silly question at some level; I’m sure you’re thinking, “Well, I’ve been doing this for five, 10, 15 years, I’d say I’m relevant and have few gaps” But what about your next? What professional gaps exist?

During crossroads in my career, the question of relevance has often appeared when others may not have known of my experience, knowledge, expertise, or even training. I specifically remember a time in my career when I thought many saw me as a key contributor, an obvious choice for the next promotion, but when I let others around me know I was ready for that next opportunity, I was politely asked to stay focused on my current role instead. I was taken aback and confused, and wasn’t willing to leave it at that, so I did some investigation. I was kindly told things such as, “Do you really think you’re ready for this new role?, or, “I don’t think that makes sense for you right now.” I realized my colleagues didn’t see me as relevant!
If you have aspirations to take your career to the next level or expand your impact by managing more people or even getting on a board, it’s very possible that you have to mind your professional gaps. In this week’s Career Strategies for Women That Work, I’m sharing why and how to be aware of where you may have to create more relevance based on what you want and where you want to have more impact next.
Check out the show notes: https://jjdigeronimo.com/10

Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you!
JJ's new book Seeking: https://www.amazon.com/Seeking-Findings-Energy-Sidestep-Self-Doubts/dp/B0BKQCWJ62
Join me live in my energy community: https://www.togetherweseek.online/
Visit my website for retreats and free resources: https://jjdigeronimo.com/
My energy podcast Together We Seek: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923001