In this podcast episode hosted by Denise Taylor, the focus is on helping individuals seeking advancement in their careers, particularly those aiming for leadership roles or looking to accelerate their growth. Denise emphasizes her mission to assist women leaders in developing the skills and momentum needed for career success and she believes that everyone can be a leader in various ways, not just those with titles.

The episode also touches on the difference between high performers and high-potential individuals in the workplace. High performers are skilled at doing their jobs well, meeting expectations, and being dependable. In contrast, high-potential individuals demonstrate quick learning, adaptability, problem-solving skills, flexibility, and a willingness to innovate and contribute to growth and efficiency.

Denise encourages listeners to understand the distinction between being a high performer and a high-potential candidate, as high potential is often a key factor in promotion decisions made by leaders in corporate America. She emphasizes the importance of embracing change and innovation to demonstrate high potential and ultimately achieve career success. Tune in now.

Key discussion points from this episode include:

• Introduction - 8:53
• Promotion Defined - 21:58
• High Performer vs High Potential - 36:29
• Journal Prompts - 55:54
• Q & A - 1:08:04

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This episode is brought to you BY: POWER PLAY

Takeaways:

• “You should be making such great impact where you are that it gets the attention of not just your boss, but your boss’s boss.” - Denise Taylor
• “The biggest mistake that we make is underestimating our value."  - Denise Taylor
• “Understanding your manager and understanding your environment and what is valued there makes a huge difference." - Denise Taylor

Welcome to Embrace Your Power with Denise Taylor. If you’ve secretly wanted more despite having achieved meaningful success & results, you’re going to love this podcast. Here, we believe you can build a life YOU love without apology. As high achievers, we often settle for a version of success that seems to prioritize everything and everyone else. Well, now is your season to soar. Hearing from achievers each week that faced this very choice and succeeded at overcoming obstacles, sticking with their true desire, and shaking off fear will inspire, encourage, and compel you to set yourself free to build a life you love. 

Denise Taylor has over 25 years of proven business and leadership success, over 25 years of relationship success, and over 50 years of life success. Denise’s combined experiences position her to help women develop success strategies for every area of their life. When asked, Denise will quickly affirm she lives a “Blessed Life.” Despite facing and overcoming many traumas, losses, and disappointment, she persevered. And now she helps women build a life they love by embracing their power to be, do, have & achieve anything they want.