Don't fall into this common leadership trap

executive coaching four levers of leadership impact promotion Mar 12, 2025

Try this approach instead 

Setting career goals is common, even straightforward:

✅ I want a pay rise.
✅ I want a promotion.
✅ I want a new job.

These goals are important—they bring clarity and a plan. Many of us climb the career ladder step by step, working toward the next level.

But what happens when you get there?

◾️ Pay rise? Check.
◾️ Promotion? Check.
◾️ New job? Check.

Yet the buzz is short-lived. You feel restless and start eyeing the next goal.

💡 Here’s a new perspective:


Have you ever seen a career plateau? A leader achieves their goals but doesn’t progress any further. Why? Because they haven’t defined the impact they want to have.

It’s not just about achieving goals—it’s about aligning them with a purpose. The impact you create as a leader is the game-changer. It’s the difference between climbing the ladder for its own sake and making meaningful, fulfilling contributions that elevate both you and those around you.

When you combine clear goals with a powerful sense of impact, you unlock your full potential and a more rewarding career path.

💡 What's possible for you now?
👉 Let’s talk about what’s standing in your way 

➰ You are your own rock. You take yourself to new land 


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