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What this is about
This guide takes you through a structured process of career reflection and planning. You will assess your current position honestly, define your career vision clearly, and map out the specific steps, skills, and relationships you need to advance.
It is designed to be worked through with intention — not skimmed. Each section builds on the last, so by the end you have a complete, personalised career advancement plan.
Used in Antoinette's 1-on-1 coaching programmes with professionals across the UN, NGO, and corporate sectors who are serious about taking ownership of their career growth.
What you will find inside
- —Career position audit — honest assessment of where you are now
- —Career vision exercise — where you want to be in 1, 3, and 5 years
- —Skills and experience gap analysis
- —Personal brand and visibility assessment
- —Key relationships and sponsors mapping
- —Career advancement action plan with milestones
- —Promotion readiness self-assessment
- —Career conversation planner — how to talk to your manager about advancement
- —Progress review and accountability tracker
This is for you if
- ✓You feel stuck and want a structured way to think about your next move
- ✓You want to advance but have not mapped out a clear plan
- ✓You are serious about taking ownership of your career growth
- ✓You want to go into your next career conversation with clarity and confidence
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