Promotion Readiness Audit

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  I am clear about the next role or level I am working toward.

  • A.
    Never / Not at all
  • B.
    Rarely / Slightly
  • C.
    Sometimes / Somewhat
  • D.
    Often / Mostly
  • E.
    Always / Completely
• 2.
  I know exactly what role or level I'm working toward next.

  • A.
    Never / Not at all
  • B.
    Rarely / Slightly
  • C.
    Sometimes / Somewhat
  • D.
    Often / Mostly
  • E.
    Always / Completely
• 3.
  I can describe my unique value in one to two sentences without rambling.

  • A.
    Never / Not at all
  • B.
    Rarely / Slightly
  • C.
    Sometimes / Somewhat
  • D.
    Often / Mostly
  • E.
    Always / Completely
• 4.
  I understand what decision-makers in my organization look for when promoting someone.

  • A.
    Never / Not at all
  • B.
    Rarely / Slightly
  • C.
    Sometimes / Somewhat
  • D.
    Often / Mostly
  • E.
    Always / Completely
• 5.
  I have specific examples ready to share when asked about my accomplishments.

  • A.
    Never / Not at all
  • B.
    Rarely / Slightly
  • C.
    Sometimes / Somewhat
  • D.
    Often / Mostly
  • E.
    Always / Completely
• 6.
  When asked behavioral interview questions, I can respond clearly without freezing or rambling.

  • A.
    Never / Not at all
  • B.
    Rarely / Slightly
  • C.
    Sometimes / Somewhat
  • D.
    Often / Mostly
  • E.
    Always / Completely
• 7.
  I can talk about my contributions without defaulting to "it was a team effort."

  • A.
    Never / Not at all
  • B.
    Rarely / Slightly
  • C.
    Sometimes / Somewhat
  • D.
    Often / Mostly
  • E.
    Always / Completely
• 8.
  I have practiced articulating my value out loud, not just thought about it.

  • A.
    Never / Not at all
  • B.
    Rarely / Slightly
  • C.
    Sometimes / Somewhat
  • D.
    Often / Mostly
  • E.
    Always / Completely
• 9.
  I regularly communicate my contributions to people above my direct manager.

  • A.
    Never / Not at all
  • B.
    Rarely / Slightly
  • C.
    Sometimes / Somewhat
  • D.
    Often / Mostly
  • E.
    Always / Completely
• 10.
  I can name three people two levels above me who know my name and my impact.

  • A.
    Never / Not at all
  • B.
    Rarely / Slightly
  • C.
    Sometimes / Somewhat
  • D.
    Often / Mostly
  • E.
    Always / Completely
• 11.
  I proactively share updates about my work without waiting to be asked.

  • A.
    Never / Not at all
  • B.
    Rarely / Slightly
  • C.
    Sometimes / Somewhat
  • D.
    Often / Mostly
  • E.
    Always / Completely
• 12.
  I have advocates or sponsors who speak positively about me when I'm not in the room.

  • A.
    Never / Not at all
  • B.
    Rarely / Slightly
  • C.
    Sometimes / Somewhat
  • D.
    Often / Mostly
  • E.
    Always / Completely

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Start Here: Build Your Clarity Pillar

  YOU DID IT!Thank you for completing this audit honestly. Most people never pause to evaluate where they actually stand. You are already ahead.Why This Audit ExistsI created the Promotion Readiness Audit because I spent years watching talented women get passed over—not because they lacked results, but because they couldn't articulate them.When I was 40, I sat at my desk waiting for someone to notice my work. I had gone from average to a top performer in one year. I was volunteering, training staff, and pitching ideas.Nobody noticed.When I finally asked for what I wanted, the executive looked surprised and said four words that changed everything: "You never said anything."That moment taught me: results don't speak for themselves. You do. And before you can communicate clearly to others, you need clarity for yourself.What Your Score Tells MeYour responses suggest your bridge needs to start at the foundation: Clarity.Clarity means knowing your value—not in vague terms like "I work hard" or "I'm a team player," but in concrete, specific language. It's the ability to answer "What's your impact?" without listing tasks.This isn't a weakness. It's a starting point. Most high performers struggle here because no one ever taught them to translate work into leadership language.The Teachable MomentHere's something I want you to remember:Tasks describe what you do. Impact describes what changes because you do it."I manage quarterly reporting" is a task. "I redesigned reporting that reduced executive decision time by 40%" is impact. Same work. Different language. One sounds like an employee. The other sounds like a leader.Your First Step: Start Collecting Your ProofBefore you can articulate your value, you need to see it. Right now, your accomplishments are scattered across years of work, old reviews, and fading memories. Let's fix that.This week, collect 3-5 examples of problems you've solved.Set a timer for 5 minutes. Write down everything you can remember about one accomplishment from the last 6-12 months. Messy is fine. You're gathering raw material, not writing a final draft. Do the same for the other 2 to 4 stories. For each one, write down:The Problem: What was broken, stuck, or at risk?Your Action: What specifically did YOU do?The Solution: What changed because of your action?Don't polish. Don't perfect. Just capture the raw facts.Look for proof in:Recent projects you completedProblems you solved that others couldn'tProcesses you improvedFires you put outIdeas you contributed that got implementedTimes someone came to YOU for helpOnce you see your proof in front of you, clarity starts to build. The goal is for you to use this proof to articulate your value with ease.Want Step-by-Step Guidance?The Story Vault Guide walks you through this entire process—with prompts, templates, and a structure that makes it easy.You'll finish with 3-5 documented examples in story format, ready to use in promotion conversations, performance reviews or interviews.
• 2.
  Strengthen Your Foundation: Clarity and Preparation

  YOU DID IT!Thank you for completing this audit honestly. Most people never pause to evaluate where they actually stand. You are already ahead.Why This Audit ExistsI created the Promotion Readiness Audit because I spent years watching talented women get passed over—not because they lacked results, but because they couldn't articulate them.When I was 40, I sat at my desk waiting for someone to notice my work. I had gone from average to a top performer in one year. I was volunteering, training staff, and pitching ideas.Nobody noticed.When I finally asked for what I wanted, the executive looked surprised and said four words that changed everything:"You never said anything."That moment taught me: results don't speak for themselves. You do. And before you can communicate clearly under pressure, you need your proof ready.What Your Score Tells MeYour responses suggest your bridge needs reinforcement in two connected areas: Clarity and Preparation.You have a sense of your value—it's not a blank slate. But it's fuzzy. And even when you know what you want to say, the right words don't come when pressure hits. Your best examples show up ten minutes after the conversation ends.This is incredibly common. Knowing your value and being able to articulate it under pressure are two completely different skills.The Teachable MomentHere's something I want you to remember:Your best examples shouldn't arrive ten minutes after the conversation. They should be ready before the conversation starts.That's not about being quicker on your feet. It's about having done the work beforehand. The women who seem naturally articulate in high-stakes moments aren't more talented—they're more prepared.Your First Step: Start Collecting Your ProofBefore you can articulate your value, you need to see it. Right now, your accomplishments are scattered across years of work, old reviews, and fading memories. Let's fix that.This week, collect 3-5 examples of problems you've solved.Set a timer for 5 minutes. Write down everything you can remember about one accomplishment from the last 6-12 months. Messy is fine. You're gathering raw material, not writing a final draft. Do the same for the other 2 to 4 stories. For each one, write down:The Problem: What was broken, stuck, or at risk?Your Action: What specifically did YOU do?The Solution: What changed because of your action?Don't polish. Don't perfect. Just capture the raw facts.Look for proof in:Recent projects you completedProblems you solved that others couldn'tProcesses you improvedFires you put outIdeas you contributed that got implementedTimes someone came to YOU for helpOnce you see your proof in front of you, clarity starts to build. The goal is for you to use this proof to articulate your value with ease.Want Step-by-Step Guidance?The Story Vault Guide walks you through this entire process—with prompts, templates, and a structure that makes it easy.You'll finish with 3-5 documented examples in story format, ready to use in promotion conversations, performance reviews or interviews.
• 3.
  Start Here: Build Your Preparation Pillar

  YOU DID IT!Thank you for completing this audit honestly. Most people never pause to evaluate where they actually stand. You are already ahead.Why This Audit ExistsI created the Promotion Readiness Audit because I spent years watching talented women get passed over—not because they lacked results, but because they couldn't articulate them when it counted.When I was 40, I sat at my desk waiting for someone to notice my work. I had gone from average to a top performer in one year. I was volunteering, training staff, and pitching ideas.Nobody noticed.When I finally asked for what I wanted, the executive looked surprised and said four words that changed everything:"You never said anything."That moment taught me: knowing your value isn't enough. You have to be ready to say it—clearly, confidently, and under pressure.What Your Score Tells MeYour responses suggest your Clarity is solid—you understand your value. But your Preparation pillar needs attention.Preparation is the structure of your bridge. It takes what you know and turns it into stories you can access under pressure. Without it, you freeze in interviews. You ramble in reviews. You think of the perfect thing to say ten minutes too late.The Teachable MomentHere's something I want you to remember:Confidence doesn't come from believing in yourself harder. It comes from preparation.The most confident people in high-stakes conversations aren't fearless—they're prepared. They've organized their examples. They've practiced saying them out loud. They've done the work before the moment arrives.Preparation is the antidote to anxiety.Your First Step: Start Collecting Your ProofBefore you can articulate your value, you need to see it. Right now, your accomplishments are scattered across years of work, old reviews, and fading memories. Let's fix that.This week, collect 3-5 examples of problems you've solved.Set a timer for 5 minutes. Write down everything you can remember about one accomplishment from the last 6-12 months. Messy is fine. You're gathering raw material, not writing a final draft. Do the same for the other 2 to 4 stories. For each one, write down:The Problem: What was broken, stuck, or at risk?Your Action: What specifically did YOU do?The Solution: What changed because of your action?Don't polish. Don't perfect. Just capture the raw facts.Look for proof in:Recent projects you completedProblems you solved that others couldn'tProcesses you improvedFires you put outIdeas you contributed that got implementedTimes someone came to YOU for helpOnce you see your proof in front of you, clarity starts to build. The goal is for you to use this proof to articulate your value with ease.Want Step-by-Step Guidance?The Story Vault Guide walks you through this entire process—with prompts, templates, and a structure that makes it easy.You'll finish with 3-5 documented examples in story format, ready to use in promotion conversations, performance reviews or interviews.
• 4.
  Extend Your Bridge: Preparation and Positioning

  YOU DID IT!Thank you for completing this audit honestly. Most people never pause to evaluate where they actually stand. You are already ahead.Why This Audit ExistsI created the Promotion Readiness Audit because I spent years watching talented women get passed over—not because they lacked results, but because the right people didn't know about them.When I was 40, I sat at my desk waiting for someone to notice my work. I had gone from average to a top performer in one year. I was volunteering, training staff, and pitching ideas.Nobody noticed.When I finally asked for what I wanted, the executive looked surprised and said four words that changed everything:He didn't mean I hadn't worked hard. He meant I hadn't told anyone who mattered. My manager knew my value. His boss didn't. The people who made decisions had no idea what I'd accomplished.What Your Score Tells MeYour responses show that your Clarity is strong—you know your value. Your Preparation is developing—you can articulate it when asked. But your Positioning pillar needs attention.Positioning is the span of your bridge that reaches the other side. It's about strategic visibility—making sure the people who make decisions about your career know your name and your impact.Right now, you're probably a well-kept secret. Your immediate circle knows you're great. But the decision-makers? They're working with incomplete information.The Teachable MomentHere's something I want you to remember:Your work will not speak for itself. Work doesn't have a mouth. You do.This isn't about bragging. It's about ensuring the people who control your career advancement have accurate information. If they don't know what you've accomplished, they can't advocate for you. They can't promote you. They can't even consider you.Visibility isn't vanity. It's strategy.Your First Step: Start Collecting Your ProofBefore you can articulate your value, you need to see it. Right now, your accomplishments are scattered across years of work, old reviews, and fading memories. Let's fix that.This week, collect 3-5 examples of problems you've solved.Set a timer for 5 minutes. Write down everything you can remember about one accomplishment from the last 6-12 months. Messy is fine. You're gathering raw material, not writing a final draft. Do the same for the other 2 to 4 stories. For each one, write down:The Problem: What was broken, stuck, or at risk?Your Action: What specifically did YOU do?The Solution: What changed because of your action?Don't polish. Don't perfect. Just capture the raw facts.Look for proof in:Recent projects you completedProblems you solved that others couldn'tProcesses you improvedFires you put outIdeas you contributed that got implementedTimes someone came to YOU for helpOnce you see your proof in front of you, clarity starts to build. The goal is for you to use this proof to articulate your value with ease.Want Step-by-Step Guidance?The Story Vault Guide walks you through this entire process—with prompts, templates, and a structure that makes it easy.You'll finish with 3-5 documented examples in story format, ready to use in promotion conversations, performance reviews or interviews.
• 5.
  Start Here: Build Your Positioning Pillar

  YOU DID IT!Thank you for completing this audit honestly. Most people never pause to evaluate where they actually stand. You are already ahead.Why This Audit ExistsI created the Promotion Readiness Audit because I spent years watching talented women get passed over—not because they lacked results, but because the people who mattered didn't know about them.When I was 40, I sat at my desk waiting for someone to notice my work. I had gone from average to a top performer in one year. I was volunteering, training staff, and pitching ideas.Nobody noticed.When I finally asked for what I wanted, the executive looked surprised and said four words that changed everything:"You never said anything."I had assumed my work would speak for itself. It didn't. My manager knew my value. His boss didn't. The gap between my results and my recognition was entirely within my control—I had never made my value visible to the people who mattered.What Your Score Tells MeYour responses show that your Clarity and Preparation pillars are strong. You know your value. You can articulate it when asked.But you're not being asked enough. Your Positioning pillar needs attention.Positioning is the final span of your bridge—the part that reaches the other side. It's about strategic visibility: making sure the people who make decisions know your name, your impact, and your readiness.The Teachable MomentHere's something I want you to remember:Being good at your job and being recognized for being good at your job are two separate skills.You've mastered the first one. Now it's time to master the second.This isn't about self-promotion or bragging. It's about making sure the people who control your advancement have accurate, complete information. Right now, they're making decisions about your career with an incomplete picture.That's a gap you can close.Your First Step: Start Collecting Your ProofBefore you can articulate your value, you need to see it. Right now, your accomplishments are scattered across years of work, old reviews, and fading memories. Let's fix that.This week, collect 3-5 examples of problems you've solved.Set a timer for 5 minutes. Write down everything you can remember about one accomplishment from the last 6-12 months. Messy is fine. You're gathering raw material, not writing a final draft. Do the same for the other 2 to 4 stories. For each one, write down:The Problem: What was broken, stuck, or at risk?Your Action: What specifically did YOU do?The Solution: What changed because of your action?Don't polish. Don't perfect. Just capture the raw facts.Look for proof in:Recent projects you completedProblems you solved that others couldn'tProcesses you improvedFires you put outIdeas you contributed that got implementedTimes someone came to YOU for helpOnce you see your proof in front of you, clarity starts to build. The goal is for you to use this proof to articulate your value with ease.Want Step-by-Step Guidance?The Story Vault Guide walks you through this entire process—with prompts, templates, and a structure that makes it easy.You'll finish with 3-5 documented examples in story format, ready to use in promotion conversations, performance reviews or interviews.