{"id":2675,"date":"2022-07-03T01:33:34","date_gmt":"2022-07-03T01:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/?p=2675"},"modified":"2025-05-06T06:39:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T06:39:37","slug":"workingforrecognition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/workingforrecognition\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;But I Work So Hard! Why Didn&#8217;t I Get The Recognition I Want?!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI <strong>work so hard<\/strong> but I don\u2019t get the recognition I want?!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They <strong>must know<\/strong> what a great job I&#8217;m doing&#8230;!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Why do I keep being <strong>overlooked<\/strong> for a promotion when I work this hard?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Does any of that resonate with you?<\/p>\n<p>In my business, I come across so many intelligent women.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re <strong>high achievers<\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diligent<\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Hard workers, often going \u2018above and beyond\u2019\u2026<\/p>\n<p>But&#8230; <em>too often to their own detriment<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-824\" src=\"https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Slumped-ADOBE-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Slumped-ADOBE-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Slumped-ADOBE-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Slumped-ADOBE-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Slumped-ADOBE-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Problem&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>Perhaps at school, you were used to writing killer essays and within a day, getting that A* recognition from your teacher.<\/p>\n<p>We all know that corporate life just isn&#8217;t like that&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>But for many women, that expectation hasn&#8217;t fully adjusted.<\/p>\n<p>And so&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>What tends to happen, is they dive into what they know best: <strong>working even harder<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The problem with <em>giving it your all<\/em>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Whilst <strong>not<\/strong> getting the deep satisfaction of recognition&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Is that it starts to impacts your <strong>esteem<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You begin to question your own capability and whether or not you&#8217;re adding genuine value to your organisation.<\/p>\n<p>The self-doubt creeps in.<\/p>\n<p>And the truth is&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><em>(I&#8217;m a coach, so it&#8217;s always about being direct and getting to the point)&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The real lack of recognition is actually coming from<strong> you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/3o8dFn5CXJlCV9ZEsg\/giphy.gif\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>But, What If&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>&gt;&gt; But\u00a0what if\u2026\u00a0I could teach you how to <strong>value your own contributions<\/strong>\u00a0more deeply?<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;\u00a0What if\u2026\u00a0you could start to <strong>quantify and verbalise the\u00a0tangible value<\/strong>\u00a0you are\u00a0already\u00a0adding and talk about it with confidence and authenticity?<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;\u00a0What if\u2026\u00a0you could\u00a0<strong>grow in confidence<\/strong>\u00a0to be able to negotiate better salaries, land new roles and really show what you\u2019re capable of?<\/p>\n<p>What <em>then<\/em>?<\/p>\n<p>What would change for you?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-821 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Corporate-Adobe-Stock-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Corporate-Adobe-Stock-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Corporate-Adobe-Stock-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Corporate-Adobe-Stock-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Corporate-Adobe-Stock-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Let&#8217;s Talk 3 Strategies&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>If you are feeling overworked (and overlooked)&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>(Because I&#8217;m ALL about arming you with practical strategies to fast track your progress&#8230;)<\/p>\n<p>Here are 3 ideas to get you back in the driving seat, fast:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategy #1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Realise that \u2018working hard\u2019 by itself does not = recognition (in the corporate world, it never has done and never will).<\/p>\n<p>Rule number 1 is to <strong>assume nothing<\/strong>. Don&#8217;t assume that your boss realises you want a promotion; setting expectations is down to you.<\/p>\n<p>Have you explained that you&#8217;re expecting a promotion, as a result of delivering on key outcomes? If not, that&#8217;s your first step.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategy #2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recognition starts first with\u00a0YOU\u00a0<strong>understanding your\u00a0own value\u00a0<\/strong>and impact (and not passively waiting around for others to acknowledge it in you).<\/p>\n<p>A quick starting point is doing a bit of self-analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Make a 3-column list (Team, Clients, Business Objectives) and define how you\u2019re currently making a positive impact across each measure.<\/p>\n<p>See what you come up with. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1580 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WOman-at-desk-writing-ADOBE-small-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WOman-at-desk-writing-ADOBE-small-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WOman-at-desk-writing-ADOBE-small-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WOman-at-desk-writing-ADOBE-small-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WOman-at-desk-writing-ADOBE-small-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WOman-at-desk-writing-ADOBE-small-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WOman-at-desk-writing-ADOBE-small-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategy #3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Review your KPIs and workload to prevent burnout.<\/p>\n<p>Are these two working in harmony? Can you hit your KPIs with your current workload?<\/p>\n<p>Do you need to push back on new projects that keep being added?<\/p>\n<p>Do you need some boundaries in place and to say \u2018no\u2019 more often?<\/p>\n<p>Can you delegate tasks?<\/p>\n<p>How can you focus more energy on your <strong>high value tasks<\/strong> &#8211; the ones that are going to make the most impact on key objectives?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2173 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/smiling-successful-woman-ADOBE-small-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"572\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/smiling-successful-woman-ADOBE-small-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/smiling-successful-woman-ADOBE-small-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/smiling-successful-woman-ADOBE-small-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/smiling-successful-woman-ADOBE-small-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/smiling-successful-woman-ADOBE-small-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/smiling-successful-woman-ADOBE-small-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Let&#8217;s Take Some Action&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>If you aren&#8217;t getting the outcomes you want in your career, then something&#8217;s got to change.<\/p>\n<p>Taking action, however small, should always be your first step; being passive is never an option if you\u2019re serious about fast tracking your progress.<\/p>\n<p>What will<em> your<\/em> first step be?<\/p>\n<p>What strategies have\u00a0you\u00a0used to get the recognition you want?<\/p>\n<p>Rebecca x<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1981\" src=\"https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Rebecca-Allen-purple-headshot-min-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"83\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Rebecca-Allen-purple-headshot-min-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Rebecca-Allen-purple-headshot-min-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Rebecca-Allen-purple-headshot-min-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Rebecca-Allen-purple-headshot-min-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Rebecca-Allen-purple-headshot-min-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/illuminategrowth.com.au\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Rebecca-Allen-purple-headshot-min-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 83px) 100vw, 83px\" \/>Rebecca Allen is a Career Success Coach for corporate women. She helps them get promoted faster, get paid appropriately and build phenomenal, life-changing confidence in themselves and their value.<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to step it up in your career? Talk to Rebecca and start enjoying new results in your career with some new, practical strategies.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI work so hard but I don\u2019t get the recognition I want?!\u201d &#8220;They must know what a great job I&#8217;m doing&#8230;!&#8221; &#8220;Why do I keep being overlooked for a promotion when I work this hard?&#8221; Does any of that resonate with you? In my business, I come across so many intelligent women. 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