• Episode 82 - The expertise trap - When being the best at your job holds you back

  • 2025/03/26
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Episode 82 - The expertise trap - When being the best at your job holds you back

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  • Are your exceptional skills keeping you stuck?
    In this episode of Career Espresso, host Amanda tackles the counterintuitive paradox that's holding back talented professionals everywhere: The Expertise Trap.


    Discover why the common advice to "keep your head down and do excellent work" might be the biggest career myth preventing your advancement. Through compelling research and real-world examples, Amanda reveals how technical excellence alone isn't enough to climb the career ladder—especially for women in the workplace.
    What you'll learn -


    The three-part equation for genuine career progression (hint: technical skills are just one piece)Why organisations often promote based on leadership potential rather than technical expertiseFive warning signs that you've fallen into the expertise trap
    Whether you're feeling stuck in your current role or want to proactively avoid the expertise trap, this episode delivers actionable insights to transform your approach to career development. "Sometimes the path up means stepping sideways first."
    Don't forget to take a look at this week's podsheet to support your learning and exploration of the key themes and topics
    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Love the episode? Help other women discover these career-changing insights by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.
    Got questions or want to share your career transformation story? Reach out to amanda@wearereadytorise.com - we'd love to hear from you!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Are your exceptional skills keeping you stuck?
In this episode of Career Espresso, host Amanda tackles the counterintuitive paradox that's holding back talented professionals everywhere: The Expertise Trap.


Discover why the common advice to "keep your head down and do excellent work" might be the biggest career myth preventing your advancement. Through compelling research and real-world examples, Amanda reveals how technical excellence alone isn't enough to climb the career ladder—especially for women in the workplace.
What you'll learn -


The three-part equation for genuine career progression (hint: technical skills are just one piece)Why organisations often promote based on leadership potential rather than technical expertiseFive warning signs that you've fallen into the expertise trap
Whether you're feeling stuck in your current role or want to proactively avoid the expertise trap, this episode delivers actionable insights to transform your approach to career development. "Sometimes the path up means stepping sideways first."
Don't forget to take a look at this week's podsheet to support your learning and exploration of the key themes and topics
Get a full transcript of the episode here
Love the episode? Help other women discover these career-changing insights by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Got questions or want to share your career transformation story? Reach out to amanda@wearereadytorise.com - we'd love to hear from you!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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