The Promoted

Stop letting everyone else control your calendar. Your peace isn't up for negotiation. The constant pressure to be available for everyone. The endless "quick requests" draining your energy. The back to back meetings stealing your focus. It ends now. Time to protect your time with purpose, not guilt. 💥 15 Power Phrases That Put You Back in Control: 1. "I check emails at 10 and 3, I'll give this my full attention then" ↳ Notifications off between check-ins. Your brain needs the space. 2. "Tuesday works best - I'll have dedicated time for this" ↳ Keep a buffer day in your week. Watch stress drop. 3. "I'm in deep work mode until 2pm - I'll catch up on messages after" ↳ Airplane mode as your secret weapon. Depth beats shallow work. 4 "My calendar is full this week, but I can help you find another solution" ↳ Template predictable asks. Save mental energy. 5. "Let's wrap up 5 minutes early to plan next steps" ↳ Physical timer in view - makes the boundary real. 6. "I'll review my calendar and get back to you by end of day" ↳ Power hour at 3pm for all pending decisions. 7. "I need to check how this fits with my current priorities first" ↳ Use notes app to track requests. Review at 4pm daily. 8. "I appreciate you thinking of me - can we discuss this tomorrow?" ↳ Template this response. Use it without guilt. 9. "I'm focused on an important deadline for the next hour and a half" ↳ Phone in another room. Space creates clarity. 10. "This isn't something I can commit to right now" ↳ Practice in your mirror first. Build confidence. 11. "I'm offline this weekend - [name] can help with anything urgent" ↳ Set this up Thursday. Prevent Friday panic. 12. "I block 12-4pm for meetings and collaboration" ↳ Make this your calendar default. No exceptions. 13. "We have 5 minutes left - let's prioritize key decisions" ↳ Set a visible timer in meetings. Watch efficiency soar. 14. "I'll need three business days to deliver quality work on this" ↳ Add 20% buffer to your timeline. Always over-deliver. 15. "I'm signing off for the day - happy to continue tomorrow at 9" ↳ Schedule tomorrow's priorities before logging off. Your calendar reflects your priorities. Make sure your peace is at the top of the list. Which power phrase will you use to protect your time today? -- ♻️ Repost to help your network take back control of their time in 2025. ✅ Follow Dr. Carolyn Frost for more practical strategies on purposeful productivity.

I usually don’t make New Year’s resolutions, but this year, I’ve decided to try something different. After thinking about it long and hard, I’ve found my resolution: to surround myself with people who feel like sunshine. Jim Rohn once said, “We are the average of the five people we spend the most time with.” If that’s true, then it’s so important to choose those people wisely. That’s why I love our community, Raindrops! I see you supporting and cheering others on in the comments and in your community. Let’s spend our time with those who: — lift us up — inspire us — bring out the best in us. Good friends and supportive people can completely change how we see the world and ourselves. They remind us of our worth when we forget, celebrate our wins, and help us through the tough moments. They challenge us to grow, dream bigger, and push past our limits. This year, I’m choosing positivity, love, and encouragement—and the people who embody those things. Here’s to finding and keeping the ones who make life brighter. Who’s with me? Love, Lan Phan community of SEVEN

Your personal brand is your reputation, and your reputation in perpetuity is the foundation of your career.

🚨 Big News! For the first time, I’m opening 3 exclusive 1:1 coaching spots this December!🚨 Are you ready to start laying the groundwork to make 2025 YOUR breakthrough year? 🙌 I’m looking for 3 ambitious professionals who are ready to: ✅ Break free from career stagnation. ✅ Gain clarity on their goals. ✅ Finally secure the recognition and promotion they deserve. 🚀 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵? I help corporate leaders who: ✔️ Feel overlooked or undervalued despite delivering results. ✔️ Want to master executive presence and confidently navigate corporate politics. ✔️ Are ready to stop spinning their wheels and start making real progress. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿? 💡 Gain clarity on your career vision and next steps. ♟ Master the “rules” of the corporate game to become indispensable. 📢 Hone your communication skills to advocate for yourself effectively. 🚀 Build a leadership brand that gets noticed by decision-makers. With 20+ years of experience as a corporate executive, HR leader, and coach, I’ve sat in the rooms where promotions are decided. I know what it takes to stand out—and I’m ready to share those secrets with you. If you’re ready to invest in yourself and make 2025 your breakthrough year, D͟M͟ ͟m͟e͟ ͟n͟o͟w͟ to schedule a chat to see if we’re a good fit to work together. (And I'm offering a discounted rate to those ready to start in December....'tis the season!!) Let’s make 2025 your year. 🐍 ( ⬅️ IYKYK) 📣Feel free to forward this offer to your network. I'm on a mission to help leaders understand the game so they can end the hustle and get the recognition they deserve! #leadershipcoach #thepromoted #leaderdevelopment