What Sophia Discovered About Her 'Shallow' Network That You Need to Know.
From Delivery Expert to Department Face
Ever feel disconnected after a big promotion?
Sophia was groomed for C-suite in FinTech.
Three months post-promotion, she felt exposed.
Her strength was delivery.
Now she was the 'face' of her department.
Less doing. More representing.
The Tool That Changed Her Perspective
IWe created a stakeholder map.
It helps build professional relationships intentionally by reflecting on network quality.
Sophia rated her relationships.
Who she trusted.
Who knew her work.
Who mattered most for progression.
What She Discovered
She returned laughing. "Far more high scores than I expected!"
She'd looked for evidence.
How people responded in meetings.
Positive comments. Warm reactions when she reached out.
"Because I don't see them as often, I thought they didn't know me well," she said.
"But they do see me. They respect me—even from what they hear from others. I just hadn't noticed."
Does this sound familiar?
The Insight
You build strong professional relationships not just through depth, but through visibility, value, and hard-earned trust.
Her perceived weakness was actually evidence of growth and eventual potential.
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About Dr. Suzanne Doyle-Morris
Dr. Suzanne Doyle-Morris is an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) with a PhD from the University of Cambridge focusing on women in Engineering.
For 25 years, she's coached accomplished women in STEM as they advance to senior leadership.
She's the author of three books: "Beyond the Boys' Club: Strategies for Achieving Career Success as a Woman Working in a Male Dominated Field," "The Con Job: Getting Ahead for Competence in a World Obsessed with Confidence," and "Female Breadwinners: How They Make Relationships Work and Why they are Future of the Modern Workforce."
80% of her clients secure promotions or stretch roles within 12 months.
Not because she gives advice, but because she asks the right questions.
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Whether you’re seeking your next promotion, aiming for leadership, or simply looking to make your mark, this blog is created for you.
It's written for the ambitious woman in STEM ready to advance and succeed on her own terms.
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