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Promotion Path with Fexingo: How to Get Promoted, Negotiate Titles, and Climb the Ladder

Promotion Path with Fexingo: How to Get Promoted, Negotiate Titles, and Climb the Ladder

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Getting promoted isn't about working harder — it's about navigating a system most people don't understand. Lucas and Luna dissect the unwritten rules of corporate advancement, from timing your ask to reading the org chart. Each episode takes one concrete scenario: how to prepare for a promotion conversation when you're a high performer but not a self-promoter, what a director-level title actually buys you versus a pay bump, or why some internal candidates are passed over for outsiders. They draw on published compensation data, real anonymized case studies from listeners, and research on organizational behavior — not anecdotes from 'what I did once.' Lucas brings the journalistic rigor (who gets promoted fastest, by industry; what the data says about gender and negotiation outcomes), Luna pushes back with the on-the-ground reality (how office politics actually works when you don't have a sponsor). Together they give you a playbook, but also the nuance: sometimes a title is a trap, and sometimes you have to leave to move up. If you've ever felt stuck at your level while others leapfrog, or wondered whether to push for a VP title or a bigger bonus, this show is the conversation you wish your boss would have with you. #CareerAdvancement #JobPromotion #SalaryNegotiation #TitleNegotiation #CorporateLadder #OfficePolitics #WorkplaceStrategy #Mentorship #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerGrowth #EmployeeAdvancement #CompensationStrategy #OrganizationalBehavior #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #CareerPodcast #ProfessionalDevelopment Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo© 2026 Fexingo. All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • How to Get Promoted by Negotiating Your Title Before the Salary

    How to Get Promoted by Negotiating Your Title Before the Salary
    Jun 29 2026
    In this episode of Promotion Path with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into a counterintuitive career strategy: negotiating your job title before you even talk about salary. They use the real-world example of a mid-level marketing manager at Procter & Gamble who successfully rebranded her role from 'Associate Brand Manager' to 'Senior Brand Manager' by reframing her responsibilities in a skip-level meeting. Lucas explains the psychology behind why titles matter more than we think—they serve as shorthand for your scope, authority, and future earning potential. Luna challenges whether this works outside of corporate giants, citing data from a 2025 LinkedIn survey showing that 68% of recruiters filter by title keywords before even looking at experience. The hosts walk through a three-step framework: audit your current title against industry benchmarks, build a case with specific metrics, and request a title change as a separate conversation from compensation. They also discuss when to walk away if the company refuses. Tune in for a fresh angle on climbing the ladder that might just change how you approach your next promotion conversation. #PromotionPath #CareerAdvice #TitleNegotiation #JobTitles #SalaryNegotiation #ProcterAndGamble #LinkedIn #Recruiting #SkipLevelMeeting #CareerStrategy #GetPromoted #CorporateLadder #BrandManager #NegotiationTactics #CareerGrowth #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 mins
  • How to Get Promoted by Managing Your Own Brand

    How to Get Promoted by Managing Your Own Brand
    Jun 28 2026
    In Episode 79 of Promotion Path with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how taking control of your professional brand can unlock promotions. They break down the difference between reputation (what people think of you) and brand (what you deliberately communicate), using the case of a mid-career marketing manager who rebranded herself as a data-driven strategist to land a VP role within 18 months. The hosts discuss concrete tactics: how to audit your current brand perception, the three channels you must manage (your work output, your network, and your online presence), and why consistency matters more than volume. They also cover how to handle a damaged brand when you've been pigeonholed or made a public mistake. Listeners will learn the concept of 'brand proof points' and why asking for feedback isn't enough—you need to shape the narrative. No fluff, just actionable career strategy. #PersonalBrand #CareerAdvice #PromotionStrategy #ProfessionalGrowth #BrandManagement #Reputation #CareerBranding #GetPromoted #WorkplaceStrategy #Leadership #MarketingManager #CorporateClimb #SelfPromotion #CareerTips #Careers #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #PromotionPath Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins
  • The Promotion Conversation Script That Actually Works

    The Promotion Conversation Script That Actually Works
    Jun 28 2026
    In this episode of Promotion Path with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna share a concrete, research-backed script for asking for a promotion. Most people make one of two mistakes: they either never ask, or they ask poorly — focusing on their own needs rather than the company's. Drawing on data from a 2024 survey of 1,200 managers, Lucas walks through the four-part framework that doubles your odds of a yes: timing, audience framing, evidence structure, and the follow-up. No vague advice — you'll leave with specific lines you can say in your next conversation. If you've ever felt stuck waiting to be noticed, this is the episode that gives you the moves. #Promotion #CareerAdvice #Negotiation #Management #Leadership #AskForPromotion #CareerStrategy #WorkplaceSuccess #CommunicationSkills #CareerGrowth #ManagerTips #PromotionScript #CareerConversation #JobPromotion #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 mins
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