Can We Be Honest About Becoming Top Talent?

Did you know that only 10% of the workforce is recognised as top talent?

And, according to the Talent Strategy Group, only 57% of companies even have a formal process to identify their top performers. That means if you want to stand out, it’s up to you to take control of your career trajectory.

Here are three powerful steps you can take to gain recognition and move closer to your career aspirations:

1. Find a Mentor to Navigate Real Challenges

Identify a senior leader who shares your values and is well-respected in your organisation. But don’t stop at just meeting—come prepared with real work challenges so your mentor can help guide you toward practical solutions.

This approach makes each session more valuable and helps you build a reputation as someone proactive and growth-oriented.

Your mentor becomes your advocate which is key when new opportunities are on the horizon.

2. Communicate Creatively Beyond Email

If you’re relying solely on email to keep your work visible, it’s time to get creative. Think about ways to communicate updates face-to-face, like quick presentations or video check-ins.

Elevating your visibility in the workplace requires breaking through the digital noise and making sure your work gets noticed in real-time.

Look at how others are communicating and please make sure you are getting your point over to who ever is on the receiving end.

3. Share Your Career Aspirations with Your Manager

Your manager can be a powerful advocate—but they need to know your goals.

Schedule a time to discuss your career ambitions, bringing a personal development plan to the meeting.

No plan yet? I’d be happy to help you create one.

By sharing your vision, you build an internal support system that can amplify your progress.

Applying these three strategies will set you on the path to standing out and gaining recognition as a top performer.

Want support building your development plan or brainstorming ways to boost visibility?

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