From Good to Great: Habits for Career Growth That Truly Work

Are you pouring all your energy into your job but feeling like your career is stuck in neutral? If that resonates, it’s time to change the narrative. While your company plays a part in your development, your career is your responsibility. Nobody else will prioritize it for you.

The good news? When you focus on your career goals, you don’t just benefit yourself—you benefit your business too. Visibility, intentionality, and leveraging your strengths lead to better performance, greater recognition, and more energy to keep climbing.

But how do you move from intention to action? It’s not about grand gestures but about building simple habits into your daily, weekly, and monthly routines. These habits are the foundation for sustained growth—and they work.

If you’re ready to turn these insights into results, join me for my upcoming webinar, Life-Changing Habits for Leaders. You’ll learn how to manage stress, boost energy, and adopt leadership habits that drive impact. More on that later—let’s dive into the habits that can kickstart your career today.

Daily Habits to Elevate Your Career

1. Journaling Your Wins

Make it a habit to track your successes. Each day, jot down when and how you’ve added value. This isn’t about bragging—it’s about staying motivated and building a reservoir of evidence for performance reviews, interviews, and conversations with your manager. When it’s time to talk about your achievements, you’ll have concrete examples at the ready.

2. Communicating Your Brand

Every interaction is an opportunity to reinforce your professional brand. Think about the impression you want to leave. What do you want others to think, say, or do after interacting with you? Prepare for meetings, focus on your key messages, and always bring your best self.

3. Being Active on LinkedIn

LinkedIn isn’t just for job hunting; it’s your career visibility powerhouse. Dedicate time daily to sharing articles, commenting on posts, or writing your own content. Stay active and keep your profile updated—it’s your digital handshake with the world. Visibility builds credibility.

Weekly Tasks to Build Momentum

1. Check-In with Your Objectives

Aligning your daily work with your broader career goals is key. Take time each week to assess your progress. Are you moving closer to your targets? If not, what needs to change? Stay proactive, not reactive.

2. Nurture Your Network

Relationships are a cornerstone of career growth. Schedule time each week to strengthen existing connections and make new ones. Push yourself to step out of your comfort zone—whether that’s attending industry events, reaching out on LinkedIn, or grabbing coffee with a mentor. Your network is your secret weapon for future opportunities.

3. Prepare and Plan

Proactive leaders stand out. Block time in your diary for deep thinking and preparation. Look ahead to upcoming meetings or events and ask yourself: How can I contribute meaningfully? What opportunities for influence and impact do I see? Showing up prepared is one of the simplest ways to stand out.

Monthly Habits to Keep the Big Picture in Focus

1. Gather Evidence of Your Impact

Set aside time to collect proof of your contributions. Feedback, presentations, measurable results—keep it all in one place. When it’s time to advocate for yourself in performance reviews or interviews, you’ll have everything you need to make a strong case.

2. Seek Out Opportunities

Be proactive about growth. Each month, look for opportunities to present, attend high-profile meetings, or take on new projects. Whether it’s volunteering for a cross-functional team or proposing a new idea, stepping up gets you noticed.

Why Habits Matter

These habits might seem small, but their cumulative impact is transformative. By committing to them, you’ll not only see progress in your career but also feel more empowered, energized, and in control.

But what if you’re struggling to build these habits—or unsure where to start? That’s where my webinar, Life-Changing Habits for Leaders, can help.

Take Action: Join the Webinar

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This session is packed with practical strategies to help you build momentum in your career and lead with greater confidence and clarity. We’ll cover:

• Stress management techniques to free up space for growth.
• Tools to develop leadership habits that stick.
• Proven ways to boost energy and impact at work.

Your career is yours to own. Let’s make 2025 the year you move from good to great.

What’s your go-to habit for career growth? Drop a comment—I’d love to hear your thoughts!