131. Why You Get Great Reviews but Never Get Promoted

You're Overqualified Podcast - Career and Leadership Strategies for Women · Jun 25, 2026 · 7m

In episode 131, we're talking about why getting great reviews and getting promoted are two completely different decisions — and what it actually takes to win both.

You are doing the work. You are hitting your goals. Your manager thinks you are incredible. And you are still not getting promoted. That is not a reflection of your performance. It is a reflection of a system that no one explained to you. And in this episode, I am breaking it down.

In this episode, I cover:

→ Why promotions are not decided at your review and when they actually are

→ What strategic visibility means and why the right…