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People Get Promoted
EVERY DAY, B.
That's why "hard work" is the bare minimum. If it were enough for a promotion, you'd already have it.
So what is it about them that makes them promotion ready? What about them that makes leadership want to chose them?
To find out, I interviewed 12 Black & Brown Senior & C-Suite level women in HR & Talent Development and asked:
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Why do some women keep getting promoted while others stay in the same role year after year?
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What are leaders looking for when they decide someone is ready for a promotion?
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Are there specific ways Black & Brown women talk themselves out of promotions without ever realizing it?
If these are the kind of questions you want answers to as well, then you’re in the right place.
It’s Giving Promotion is For You!
This is An Audio Summit
So no video, no slides, and no annoying Zoom meetings.
(Think of it like a podcast; you can pop in your earbuds and do the things you need to do while listening & learning.)
New interviews drop every day, Wednesday - Friday at 8AM PST. You’ll also have the weekend to catch up in case life decides to life. (And does!)
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Day 1: Identity (Apr 29)
Why being good at your job isn’t always enough, what keeps Black & Brown women categorized as “the worker” instead of “the leader,” & what needs to shift before a promotion can take place.
Dwana Franklin-Davis
Chief Executive Officer,
Reboot Representation
“Say My Name, Say My Name” with Dwana Franklin-Davis:
Leaders already speak about you, whether you know it or not. So the question becomes: how do you make sure your name is attached to things that get you promoted, not just “she does a great job”?
“The Know, Like, & Trust Factor” with Jordan Campbell:
You don’t have to be the loudest, but your leadership team does need to know who you are. In this interview, you’ll find out why so many Black & Brown women get labeled as the dependable one rather than seen as leadership material.
Jordan Campbell, MBA
Career Coach, Job Search Strategist, & Recruiter
“Don’t Believe Me, Just Watch” with Joi Pratt:
Being the “getter-done girl” will get you more work, but it won’t get you promoted. Joi shares why getting praised and being dependable still wasn’t enough until she stopped waiting for her work to speak for itself.
Joi Pratt
Senior Consultant,
WSL Strategic Retail
“Know When to Hold ‘Em & When to Fold ‘Em” with Dr. LaFawn Brito:
You can have all the experience, degrees, certs in the land and STILL not get the promotion. In this “real, real” convo, you’ll understand whether you need a different promotion strategy or replace your entire job altogether.
DR. LaFawn Brito
Chief Executive Officer,
SERVE California
Day 2: Language & Impact (Apr 30)
How your language shapes whether you are seen as promotion-ready or not and the subtle (or not so subtle) ways Black & Brown women downplay their contributions.
“They Can’t Promote What They Don’t See” with Krys Lassiter:
If your idea of proof is “I work really hard,” that there is the problem. Promotions go to the people who can clearly show the professional value they created, not just list out everything they do.
Krys Lassiter
Founder, Realign by Design
Coaching & Consulting
“You Don’t Speak, You Get Bones” with Perpetual:
When you do 80% of the work and say things like “I helped,” you bet' not be surprised when someone else gets the promotion you deserve. The words you use to describe yourself may be the very thing holding you back.
Perpetual Opokua, MSc, SPHR Senior Talent Acquisition Leader, Kare Partners
“I Shouldn’t Have to Tell You What to Do” with Dominique Batts:
If your boss still has to constantly check in and double check your work, what reason would they have to promote you? Promotions go to the ones who are self-led and make their boss’s job easier, not harder.
Dominique Batts, MPA
Senior Director of Operations, St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
“You ARE the Competition” with Dr. Lisa Yvette Jones:
When you speak about yourself like you’re “no big deal”, people start to believe you… including yourself. Dr. Lisa calls out the ways Black & Brown women downplay themselves when really, they are often the most qualified person in the room.
Dr. Lisa Yvette Jones
Chief Caring Officer,
iC.A.R.E. Leadership, LLC
“Closed Mouths DO NOT Get Fed” with Noorjahan Wells:
If you're waiting for someone to notice your hard work and magically hand you a promotion, you've got a long road ahead of you, friend. It's only when Black & Brown women say what they want and ask what they need to get there that they stop getting overlooked and start getting the bag.
Noorjahan Wells,
Director of
Workforce Development
Day 3: Visibility (May 1)
The role politics and relationships play in promotion decisions and how to build the right relationships without compromising who you are.
“Mirror, Mirror on the Wall” with Patricia Warner:
Before you go blaming office politics, ask yourself: are you showing up as the leader they want to promote? In this interview, Patricia calls out the habits, excuses, and lack of initiative that keep Black & Brown women from advancing in their careers.
Patricia Warner
Business Consultant & Executive Coach
Dwana Franklin-Davis
Chief Executive Officer,
Reboot Representation
“There’s Only 1 Spot... Is It Yours?” with Dwana Franklin-Davis:
When there's only one promotion available, everyone thinks they deserve it. So how do you make sure you're not waiting until the last minute to show the impact you've made but prepare for it well in advance?
“Your Professional Value = Your ROI” with Jana Williams:
If you can't explain how what you do saves time and money, solves a problem, or helps the company grow, you're making it way too easy for them to overlook you. Jana shows you how to stop listing tasks and start speaking in terms of impact.
Jana Williams
Founder & Skills Coach,
JW Consulting Services
“Sometimes You Gotta Move In Silence” with Dr. LaFawn Brito:
Stop telling everyone at work your next move because they’re NOT all rooting for you. Dr. Brito explains why some relationships matter more than others, how your coworkers are not always your friends, and why the smartest women know how to move in silence.
DR. LaFawn Brito
Chief Executive Officer,
SERVE California
“Mentors & Sponsors Are NOT the Same” with Netra Macon:
No matter how many mentors you have, they might not have the kind of influence you need to advocate on your behalf. In this interview, you'll learn why you need more than friendly advice if you want access to bigger roles, better opportunities, and more money.
Netra Macon, M.S., PHR
Director of People and Culture, Oneida Innovations Group
Bonus: Live Promotion Planning Party (May 3 @ 12:30pm - 2pm pst)
In this live, hands on workshop, you'll take what you learned from It's Giving Promotion and create a promotion plan based on the 3 things that influence whether you get promoted: what you're known for, how you speak about your work, and who sees it.
By the end of the 90 minutes, you'll know what you want to be known for, what proof you need to speak about more often, and what you need to do over the next 90 days to put yourself in a stronger position for your next title.
It's Giving Promotion:
FREE TICKET
3 days of interviews plus the Live Promotion Planning Party.
Everything disappears Sunday May 3 at 11:59PM PST Unless You Grab the VIP!
Meet Your Host
Hey Boo!
I'm Torriel, Career Development & Leadership Coach.
For the past decade, I’ve built career and leadership development programs to move people into better-paying, higher-level roles, especially within Black & Brown communities.
I created this summit because chile, this job market is a hot, flaming mess, and quite honestly, my clients (and I) are tired of so much info being gatekept.
We Deserve to Know
what makes us promotable.
We Deserve to Know
how to play the game like our non-Black and Brown counterparts.
We Deserve to Know
how to get the bag like they do.
So I hope you enjoy this summit as much as I enjoyed recording it.
I dun interviewed some POWERFUL Black & Brown women;
you will NOT be disappointed with what you hear and learn.
...So whatcha waiting on???...
LET'S FRIGGIN' GOOOOOOOO!
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