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The Sponsorship Conversation You Need to Have
In this episode, Lucas and Luna tackle the most awkward but essential career conversation: asking for sponsorship. They break down the exact language a manager looks for and the difference between passive mentorship and active advocacy. Luna shares a specific study showing that employees who ask for sponsorship in a concrete way see a 47% higher rate of internal promotions. Lucas outlines the three-question framework he learned from a chief talent officer at a Fortune 500 company: 'Can you advocate for me when I'm not in the room?', 'Will you connect me with your…
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