Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills 74. Proving Yourself to New Leadership: How Jessica Made Her Work Visible & Valuable with New Stakeholders
Nov 19, 2025
Jessica shares her journey of adapting to new leadership after 21 years in the same organization. She discusses how to rebuild credibility from scratch and effectively communicate her value in a new environment. Key insights include tailoring communication for different stakeholders and emphasizing the importance of authenticity. Jessica highlights her success in securing resources through impactful examples and offers practical advice on embracing small moments with leaders. Her experience showcases the power of reframing career goals and taking imperfect action.
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Rebuilding After Leadership Change
- Jessica had 21 years at one organization and lost her familiar senior leaders when new executives arrived.
- She had to rebuild visibility and prove her team's value from scratch to new stakeholders.
L&D Needs Strategic Translation
- Learning and development often lacks a big seat at the table and must fight for visibility.
- Jessica realized she needed to translate L&D work into leaders' priorities and language.
Onboarding Case That Won Headcount
- Jessica used a concrete example: new-hire onboarding learning gaps that leaders underestimated.
- After explaining scope and long-term impact, leadership approved a new full-time hire for her team.
