8 min read · By Coach Dinesh Kumar (ICF PCC (Pathway), Ex-COO)
Career Stagnation After 10 Years: Diagnosis & Fix
You've delivered for a decade. The promotions have slowed. Here's why senior careers plateau, and the specific moves that break the plateau.
Why 10 years is the plateau band
The first decade of corporate life rewards output. The second decade rewards perception. The transition is invisible while it is happening, which is why so many strong professionals land on a plateau without seeing it coming.
The four moves that break the plateau
1. Audit the exact language your leadership uses about you today. 2. Identify the promotion band you're being scored against, not the one you want. 3. Rebuild your senior narrative for the destination band. 4. Get on the radar of decision-makers who don't already know you.
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