This checklist ensures all aspects of your career are aligned to allow you to step into leadership with confidence.
Are you on track to becoming a highly visible and influential leader?
Let’s find out!
Self-Awareness:
(Leadership starts with understanding yourself—your values, strengths, and areas for growth)
Visibility & Recognition:
(Leadership starts with being seen for the value you bring.)
Confidence & Executive Presence:I feel confident in high-stakes situations, including meetings with leadership, presentations, and advocating for myself in my career.
(Confidence is a key ingredient to commanding attention and respect in any room.)
Career Roadmap:I have a clear and actionable roadmap for my career, with defined goals for where I want to be in the next 12 months and beyond.
(Having a plan is essential for career growth and avoiding burnout.)
Advocating for Yourself:I regularly advocate for myself in conversations about promotions, raises, and new opportunities, and I know how to make my contributions known without hesitation.
(Self-advocacy is essential for advancing into leadership roles.)
Mentorship & Support:I have a mentor or a network of support that helps me navigate my career, offering guidance and helping me overcome challenges.
(Mentorship is a critical element of leadership success.)
Handling Bias & Microaggressions:I feel equipped to navigate and address bias, microaggressions, and other barriers that may arise in the workplace, and I do so confidently.
(Overcoming bias is essential for women of color to thrive in leadership roles.)
Leadership Visibility:I position myself as a leader in my organization by building relationships, increasing my visibility, and consistently taking on leadership responsibilities.
(Visibility is key to getting noticed for leadership opportunities.)
Financial Advocacy & Pay Equity:I regularly negotiate for pay that reflects my value, and I feel confident in my ability to advocate for raises and promotions that align with my worth.
(Leadership includes financial empowerment and being paid fairly for your contributions.)
Work-Life Balance & Well-being:I manage my work-life balance well, ensuring that I don’t burn out while pursuing leadership roles and maintaining my personal well-being.
(Leadership success is sustainable only when it doesn’t come at the cost of your health or happiness.)
Impact & Legacy:I am actively working toward leaving a legacy, empowering others, and creating opportunities for future leaders in my field.
(True leadership is about creating impact and paving the way for others.)
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