Three words: diversity, inclusion and self-development.

Three words: diversity, inclusion and self-development. These are the keywords in the corporate world today. 

Are you feeling unnoticed and unappreciated at work, because you are not the typical person who gets spotted by managers or senior team members?

This could be the time for you to do something about it.

There is a lot of talent in the work place under the guise of women, minorities and introverts. The new way for an organisation to save time, money and recruitment costs AND also improve employee retention is to train the hidden talent… so why not use this corporate initiative to step up and be heard.

It’s time to ask your manager for training:

1) Strong Gravitas – you may have the technical skills but lack the confidence to voice your thoughts in a convincing manner. Ask for the tools and training so you can show off your technical skills with authority and impact.

2) Succinct Communication – ask for coaching or training in communication skills – so you can be concise, prepared and persuasive. Presentation training is the key here. This is a great opportunity for hidden talent to grow, earn how to maintain poise and speak with conviction.

3) Self-promotion - you may not know how to promote yourself without seeming brash or attention-seeking. This is an important skill to have so you can show your value and be positive and give honest self-promotion. Ask your manager to give you coaching in this and also it is key to see if they will advocate on your behalf. Make sure senior leaders know who you are and the great things you have done and you may have to go through your managers for this. See if your managers will be give you credit for your achievements.

For someone to be seen as an up and coming manager or senior leader in an organisation it doesn’t mean that you need to completely change your style or personality. It could be that you need to ask your manager for the above coaching so you can shine and be recognised in your own way and be the talent of the future.