Listener question: I have been waiting for a promotion. I am ready. What do I do now?  Let’s discuss how to not just wait for a promotion but to actively communicate and advocate for yourself. First, you need to tell our boss directly that you want a promotion, ask them if they support you, and then listen carefully to their response.  Then, you must create a specific plan based on your goals, your manager’s response, and the form of brave career you are building.  To submit your question for me to answer on an upcoming episode, send me an email at [email protected] You can be a woman in tech and enjoy your career. When you build the skill of bravery, you will stress less, work less, and then earn more. Check out the following resources designed to help you thrive in your career: Check out my website Join my mailing list for more insights, opportunities, and inspiration Connection with me on LinkedIn If you are an established woman in tech who is creating results and making an impact at work so your workload and stress just keep growing but promotions and salary bumps remain a distant dream, it is time for change.  Listen, we all know the tech industry has dramatically changed. It's time your career approach did too.  You don't need cookie-cutter programs or dusty advice from outdated playbooks, because what works for tech bros, won't work for you. You need individualized, bespoke support to build your brave career. One that reflects who you are as a woman in tech.  I invite you to explore career coaching with me. Get all the details, including prices and client results, at TrickSteinbach.com. You can stress less, work less, and earn more. You've already earned it. Let's make it happen.