In this episode of Corporate Agony Aunt, Isobelle tackles some of the toughest and most frustrating workplace dilemmas, starting with one of the most common career bottlenecks: what to do when your boss never brings up your promotion.
From building a bulletproof business case for your next step, to having the direct (and sometimes uncomfortable) conversations that put you in control of your career trajectory, Isobelle gives you the strategies, scripts, and mindset shifts you need to move forward... without waiting for permission.
But that’s not all. We also dive into:
* Winning team buy-in – How to turn “your” idea into “our” idea so it actually gets adopted.
* Addressing job-hopping in interviews – Framing your career moves to highlight growth and commitment.
* Corporate Confessionals – Real-life workplace blunders (and how they didn’t ruin anyone’s career).
* Interview Power Move Masterclass(Part 2) – The final 4 of the Seven C’s of preparation: Culture, Colleagues, Current Affairs, Competitors — and how to use them to outshine other candidates.
* Salary talk before the offer – When to bring it up (and when to keep your cards close).
* Internal promotions – Why going for it early can actually work in your favour.
* Competing with more experienced candidates – Leveraging networks, learning fast, and making your case.
* Managing a boss who blows hot and cold – Staying consistent and protecting your own headspace.
If you’re stuck in career limbo, battling for your ideas to be heard, or prepping for that all-important interview, this episode is your playbook for taking ownership, showing up prepared, and moving forward, on your terms.
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