The Hidden Promotion Killers Assessment

What Senior Leadership Won't Tell You About Why You Haven't Been Promoted Yet.

You're smart, capable, and ready for that promotion. So why are you still waiting?

Created by Leadership Expert Carla L. Coates

Published Author

"Let's Get Down to Business: 3 Steps to Leadership"

Leadership Speaker

Host of "Lead Like You Mean It, People"

20+ Years Experience

Public & Private Sector Leadership

The Truth About Mid-Level Leadership

Most mid-level leaders believe they're ready for senior roles. They have the experience, the results, and the ambition. But there are hidden factors that senior leadership evaluates - factors that they rarely discuss openly.

After 20+ years in leadership and coaching hundreds of advancing leaders, I've identified the subtle promotion killers that keep capable leaders stuck at the mid-level, watching others get the opportunities they deserve.

The most frustrating part? You might be missing fundamental leadership capabilities and not even realizing it. Senior leadership sees these gaps clearly, but rarely provides specific feedback about what's really holding you back.

Discover Your Hidden Promotion Gaps

Sample Assessment Questions

When senior leadership asks for your input on important decisions:

This reveals your actual influence vs. perceived influence with senior leadership.

How often do your team members bring you solutions instead of problems?

This shows whether you're developing people or just managing tasks.

In the last 12 months, how many of your direct reports have been promoted?

This indicates if you're building future leaders - a key senior leadership requirement.

When you delegate import tasks:

This reveals whether you give authority or just assign tasks - most leaders think they delegate well but don't.

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Discover the hidden gaps that may be holding you back from your next promotion.

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What You'll Discover

Your Promotion Readiness Score

Know exactly where you stand and how close you are to senior leadership readiness.

Hidden Gap Analysis

Identify the specific areas senior leadership evaluates that you may not even realize exist.

Personalized Action Plan

Get specific strategies to address your gaps and position yourself for advancement.

Senior Leadership Insights

Understand what senior leadership really looks for in their next promotion decisions.

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