Stuck on Promotion? Three Paths Forward (Up, Sideways, Out)
A senior coach's view: being stuck doesn't mean leaving is the only answer. Diagnose first—organizational, capability, or timing—then pick the right path.
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What this article covers:
- Three root causes of being stuck: organizational, capability, timing
- Path 1 (Up): direct conversation, stretch project, upward visibility
- Path 2 (Sideways): the underrated option of internal team transfer
- Path 3 (Out): targeting a level-up at a growing company
- Three diagnostic questions to figure out which path fits you
- Why having external options strengthens your internal negotiation
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