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How One Employee Got Promoted by Finding a Career Sponsor
Priya, a senior product manager at a mid-sized tech firm, spent three years being passed over for promotion despite strong performance. She had mentors, but no one in the room when promotion decisions were made. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down how Priya identified and cultivated a sponsor — a senior leader who actively advocated for her advancement. They discuss the difference between mentorship and sponsorship, how to earn sponsor investment without asking directly, and the specific ask that landed Priya a director role six months later. If you've ever felt invisible at…
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