How Do I Create My Own Growth Opportunities? Overcoming Limited Growth in Your Career
Hitting a career plateau is frustrating. You’re ambitious, ready to grow, but the opportunities just aren’t there. As someone who’s coached hundreds of professionals through this exact challenge, I can tell you: waiting for the perfect opportunity is like waiting for traffic to be clear during rush hour.
Instead of being stuck in frustration, create your own path forward.
The Truth About Career Growth
The traditional approach of “work hard and wait your turn” doesn’t cut it. Between flattened organizations, office politics and fierce competition you need your own playbook. The good news is that you have more power to shape your career than you might think.
3 Strategies That Actually Work To Grow Your Career
Solve Problems Nobody Owns
Skip the “stay in your lane” mindset. Are there problems that no one is solving? Here’s your chance to take action. Is there a bottleneck in customer feedback? Create a solution. Gap between departments? Build a bridge. See an inefficiency problem? Design the fix.
Build a Squad
No one person has all the answers. Instead of relying on one mentor, build a career dream team to help you succeed. Who should be on your team? The industry veteran that has seen it all, a people person who knows how to navigate office politics like a pro, a straight-shooter who will tell you hard truths. And anyone else who can give you needed insights and advocate for you when you’re not in the room.
Build Strategic Visibility
Make yourself visible in ways that matter. Share wins (and lessons learned) on LinkedIn. Speak up in meetings with ideas, not just updates and volunteer for high profile projects.
Your Move.
So what’s next? Don’t worry, here’s a 30 day kickstart:
Week 1: Identify one problem in your organization nobody is solving
Week 2: Reach out to three potential members of your dream team
Week 3: Create and share one piece of content about your expertise
Week 4: Pitch a solution to the problem you’ve identified.
Need a Thinking Partner?
Sometimes you need someone in your corner who’s been there and can help you see the bigger picture. That’s where leadership development and career coaching comes in - think of it as your career GPS, helping you navigate the fastest route to your goals.
Want to explore how coaching can accelerate your growth? Let’s chat. Book a free 30-minute Insight Call and let’s map out your next move.
About the Author: Asia Levarity is a Certified Executive, Leadership Development, Entrepreneur, and Small Business Coach with a track record of helping clients land promotions, switch careers, start businesses, lead major initiatives, and build careers they love.
