Squiggly Careers Squiggly Shortcut: 3 Ways To Stand Out To Senior Stakeholders
Oct 30, 2025
Discover how to make a lasting impression on senior stakeholders. Learn to position yourself as a peer by engaging in meaningful conversations. Find out how following up effectively can add real value beyond just saying thanks. Explore the importance of connecting stakeholders with relevant networks to enhance collaboration. Elevate your career by building stronger relationships that matter!
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Why Senior Stakeholders Matter
- Senior stakeholders offer support, sponsorship, and learning that accelerate your career.
- Treating them as sources of opportunity reframes why you should invest in relationships.
Position Yourself As A Peer
- Position yourself as a peer in conversations rather than shrinking behind hierarchy.
- Ask curious questions and seek connection to make interactions more conversational and equal.
Go Further With Follow-Up
- Go beyond a simple thank-you after meetings and add tangible value in your follow-up.
- Share work, syntheses, or experiments that show you acted on their ideas and made something useful.
