Who is saying your name in rooms you’re not in? Be honest. That’s the gap. Working hard quietly doesn’t build backing. Silence doesn’t travel. You need someone in your corner. If it’s no one… say that too

there is more you can do for you - boo 😉 Here's what I do too: 1. Putting tapu in place: for whānau time, me time & going home to my whenua time 2. Daily Te Whare Tapa Wha check list: Wairua: daily karakia, Whānau: tell my whānau I love them, Tinana: check my steps/gym routine, Hinengaro: switch off periods - freedom to day-dream 10mins a day (remember you moemoea pukapuka dust it off check what you wrote...) 3. Review, reset, rewrite: my Kawa list 6mthly

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Who actually knows you’re ready for the next role? Or are you just hoping they notice? That’s the gap. Performance keeps you useful. It doesn’t get you chosen. No conversation = no progression. Say it straight: I should be in that room because…

Where are you actually heading next? Or are you just moving? That’s the gap. No target = no movement. Drift feels like progress. Clarity creates opportunity. Drop the role you’re aiming for next