Career Growth Playbook
Own your career trajectory
Who This Is For
Anyone wanting to accelerate their career
Early to mid-career
You want to be intentional about your career growth
Your career is your responsibility, not your manager's. The people who advance fastest are those who treat their career like a product—with vision, strategy, and intentional iteration. Don't wait for permission.
1. Know What You Want
You can't navigate without a destination. Get clear on where you're going.
Career Transitions
Evaluate potential employers with the same rigor as an investor, focusing on the quality of the peop...
View Skill → →Problem Definition
Directly experiencing the product as a user or provider reveals fundamental flaws in problem definit...
View Skill → →Defining Product Vision
Product vision in media should center on the core content (journalism) enhanced by a user experience...
View Skill → →2. Find Your People
Careers are made through relationships. Build your network intentionally.
Finding Mentors & Sponsors
Coaching is most effective when there is a strong personal connection and 'vibe' rather than just ma...
View Skill → →Community Building
Internal 'Nerd Clubs' or strategy salons create high-value insights by using 'yes, and' norms to fil...
View Skill → →Stakeholder Alignment
Growth leaders must bridge the gap between rapid experimentation and product craftsmanship to gain o...
View Skill → →3. Make the Case
Promotions don't happen automatically. You need to advocate for yourself.
Building a Promotion Case
Promotions should be a recognition of work already being performed at the next level, rather than a...
View Skill → →Written Communication
Scale your impact by identifying recurring verbal explanations and codifying them into asynchronous...
View Skill → →Managing Up
Organizational dysfunction often stems from the simple power asymmetry where subordinates feel they...
View Skill → →4. Navigate Transitions
Whether it's a new role, company, or industry—transitions require intention.
Negotiating Offers
Compensation is often a surrogate for other needs like respect or learning; optimizing for experienc...
View Skill → →Career Transitions
Evaluate potential employers with the same rigor as an investor, focusing on the quality of the peop...
View Skill → →Onboarding New Hires
Publicly documenting your philosophy and mental models acts as a passive onboarding system for futur...
View Skill → →5. Manage Yourself
Sustainable success requires managing your energy and mindset.
Energy Management
The guest provides specific tactical advice on managing mental and emotional energy rather than just...
View Skill → →Managing Imposter Syndrome
The guest provides a detailed framework for handling imposter syndrome, which she experienced for 8...
View Skill → →Personal Productivity
The guest discusses specific 'time boxing' techniques to manage a high-intensity full-time job along...
View Skill → →Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Waiting for your manager to tell you how to grow
- Chasing titles instead of learning
- Staying too long in a role where you're not growing
- Not asking for feedback until review time
- Burning out in pursuit of the next promotion