[THE POWER PULSE] The High-Achiever’s Trap: Why Over-Delivering Won’t Get You Promoted

Hey Powerhouse,

I used to think the key to success was simple: Work hard. Deliver results. Get promoted.

Except that’s not how it works.

If it were, the hardest-working people would be at the top. But look around—how many people do you know who are overworked but under-recognized?

Here’s why: Being great at your job isn’t enough.

If you’re always the go-to person—the one they can count on to fix things, stay late, and “just handle it”—you become too valuable in your role to be moved up. They don’t want to lose you.

💡 What gets you promoted isn’t just effort—it’s visibility, strategy, and positioning.

Here’s how to shift from overworked to promotable:

✔️ Stop saying yes to everything. You don’t have to be the catch-all. Prioritize high-impact work.
✔️ Talk about your wins. Your effort doesn’t count if decision-makers don’t see it.
✔️ Be seen as a leader, not a doer. Leaders delegate, strategize, and influence. They don’t just execute.

So here’s my challenge: Where are you doing too much—and how can you start leading instead?

Hit reply and let me know.

Harness YOUR power,

– Chichi

P.S. If this hit home, you need to be in The Career Coach Academy. Because working harder isn’t the way up—working smarter is.