How to guarantee you are the chosen one for the next leadership position?

Here’s how to get promoted as a leader.

And show up with confidence and credibility.

This leadership development strategy has helped my Forbes Global 2000 clients get promoted to higher leadership roles.

1. Start acting like you already got the promotion .

People need to have a taste and a sample of your potential leadership before they trust you. Showing up with the right mindset and attitude before you even get the job will comfort your N+1 or HR and give them faith in the fact that you are the right fit.

2. Let you hierarchy know about your bigger vision.

Leading is about having a vision, seeing the bigger picture, and designing a way to get there. Nobody wants to follow someone who doesn’t know where he/she is going. Don’t wait to get the job to start working on your vision of what you would accomplish if you get that promotion, start elaborating what impact you would like to make.

3. Develop your strategic thinking ability and be bold!

Leading is 80% strategy and 20% operations. You need to start developing strategic thinking before your next leadership role. To be able to do only 20% operational tasks, that means you need a team you trust, that’s engaged, empowered and to who you can delegate effectively.

4. Expert skills got you there, strategic skills are next!

The skills and the mindset that got you where you are are not the ones that will take you to the next step. You need a mindset shift as well as developing specific leadership skills!

5. Now it’s also about your attitude & communication.

The way you:
– talk
– walk
– behave
is what matters to showcase your future leadership skills. Make sure you are aware of the impact you are making!

6. Work on your nonverbal, tone of voice and speech.

Did you know that 93% of your communication is non-verbal?
Become intentional about the way you communicate, that’s what will take you to the next step!

7. Work on your strategic vision for clarity & impact.

To lead you need a clear and actionable strategy that will give you confidence, improve your decision making, inspire trust and credibility !

8. Organize your vision as it was a detailed plan.

Coaching will take you step by step to build and execute a vision. When you know every details of the route you need to take, there’s no way you can get lost!

9. Demonstrate daily meaningful solutions.

Consitently demonstrate your expertise and your ability to implement meaningful solutions !
Leadership development is a strategy.

Coaching is your vehicle to reach the next level.

Show up the leader you can be, not the leader you were before.

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Why Is Non-Verbal Communication Essential for Leaders?

Studies show that 93% of communication is non-verbal, with 55% attributed to body language and 38% to tone of voice, leaving only 7% to the actual words spoken. Non-verbal communication plays a critical role in leadership because it shapes how others perceive you before you even speak. Your posture, gestures, and tone can convey confidence, authority, and approachability, building trust and inspiring action. Leaders who master non-verbal cues are more likely to command attention, foster connections, and project authenticity. In a world where actions often speak louder than words, honing your non-verbal skills is key to influencing and motivating others effectively.