Career Coach | 6 Promotions in 7 Years | From $40K to $200K | I teach a proven blueprint for landing 6-figure promotions | Follow for career growth strategies

Hi, I’m Alec, I went from a burnt-out assistant manager, to being promoted 6 times in 7 years, into a global leadership role. 

🟢 Promoted 6 times in 7 years at global leaders like L'Oréal and Johnson & Johnson.
🟢 Led multi-million-dollar brands and received an international move to the US. 
🟢 Recognized with marketing & customer awards across companies.
🟢 Coached 150+ ambitious professionals across marketing and commercial functions.
🟢 Followed by +80,000 top-performers for daily posts on how to be promoted.

Here's the truth HR, your boss, and mentors won't tell you:

Just working hard, performing in your role, won’t get you promoted.

I learned this the hard way.

Early in my career, I was that person:

❌ Going above and beyond
❌ Putting in endless hours
❌ Looking for approval
❌ Waiting for my turn

The result? 

Burnout, self-doubt, and frustration, watching others get promoted past me.

The game-changer wasn't working harder. It was working strategically.

I developed a 3-step strategy that accelerated my career:

✅ Accountability strategy
✅ Relationship strategy
✅ Competency strategy

Now I teach ambitious professionals how to do the same.

No more:

↳ Grinding without direction
↳ Being told to wait your turn
↳ Hearing it isn't  within policy
↳ Feeling stuck and undervalued
↳ Missing out on opportunities you deserve
↳ Watching peers get promoted ahead of you

Instead, you'll learn:

→ Why most "hard workers" fail.
→ What actually drives career progression.
→ How to build your dream career roadmap.
→ How to position yourself at the front of the line.
→ How to execute a strategy that gets you promoted faster.

Follow me for winning strategies to be promoted to 6 figures roles. 

Want to be promoted?

🟢 Book your 1:1 strategy call: https://calendly.com/arc-coaching/strategycall

To partner with me as a content creator or public speaker, please email: enquiries@alecrickard.com

Alec Rickard

If your job doesn’t grow you, it’s shrinking you.

They call it loyalty.

But after working with hundreds of professionals, 
I’ve seen this truth repeat...

The ones who grow fastest aren’t the ones who stay longest.
They’re the ones who move with purpose.

Here’s the thing about “staying loyal”:

It often means staying still.
And stillness slowly turns into stagnation.

You start to:

 → Trade curiosity for comfort.
 → Tell yourself it’ll get better next quarter.
 → Confuse being reliable with being replaceable.

But if your company isn’t investing in your growth,
Your development, your confidence, your next step.

You’re not being loyal to them.
You’re being disloyal to yourself.

You’re not leaving them behind.
You’re catching up to yourself.

Because every time you move toward a challenge, you evolve.
And every time you stay for comfort, you shrink.

So ask yourself:

If you stayed here for two more years…
Would you be more valuable, or just more tired?

Leaving isn’t just quitting.
It’s choosing progress.

The right job doesn’t just keep you safe.
It helps you soar.

Have you ever outgrown a role and known it was time to go?
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13 Uncomfortable Truths Every Employer Should Read
(But most leaders will ignore them)

I’ve seen great teams fall apart,
Not because of pay...
But because of pride.

And every time it happens, leaders act surprised.

They roll out “fun perks.”
Send another engagement survey.
Host another all-hands to “rebuild trust.”

But nothing changes.

Because the real problem isn’t money...
It’s leadership. 

Here are 13 uncomfortable truths that most leaders don’t want to face:

1. A raise after a resignation isn’t retention.
↳ Reward people before they have to ask.

2. Respect matters more than recognition.
↳ Praise means nothing if people don’t feel valued daily.

3. Micromanagement doesn’t drive results.
↳ Set clear goals, then get out of the way.

4. “Culture” isn’t pizza Fridays.
↳ Culture is built on how you treat people when things go wrong.

5. Your team’s scared to say “I don’t know,”
↳ You’ve already built a culture of fear.

6. The loudest voices get attention,
↳ But the quiet ones often see the truth first.

7. High performers leave when growth stalls, not when workloads rise.
↳ Ambition needs challenge, not just tasks.

8. When you ignore feedback.
↳ You teach people that honesty isn’t welcome.

9. Loyalty fades when leaders stop keeping promises.
↳ Follow through, even when it’s inconvenient.

10. “Open-door policy” means nothing if people fear walking in.
↳ Be the one who opens the door first.

11. You can’t build long-term success on short-term respect.
↳ Lead with consistency, not convenience.

12. Favoritism destroys trust faster than conflict.
↳ When the rules change for a few, the culture breaks for everyone.

13. Purpose keeps people longer than pay ever will. 
↳ Show them how their work actually matters.

The truth hurts.
But ignoring it costs more.

Leaders don’t lose great people overnight.
They lose them in small moments.
When pride starts to matter more than people.

Which truth do you think leaders avoid the most? 👇

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10 Behaviours That Make You a Leader

(Before the Title Does)

You don’t wake up one day and become a leader.
It’s not a title. Not a headline.

It starts in the quiet choices you make when no one’s watching...
And people start following you long before HR gives you the title.

Here are the behaviours that actually show you’re already leading:

1/ You take ownership
↳ You handle problems without waiting for someone to fix them.
Example: A deadline slipped, so you pulled the team together, reset the plan, 
and got it over the line.

2/ You stay steady when things get messy
↳ Stress hits, you don’t spiral.
Example: Everyone panicked during a last minute change, you kept it calm 
and told folks what mattered first.

3/ You help others win
↳ You lift people up without keeping score.
Example: You shared a teammate’s idea in a meeting so leadership actually heard it.

4/ You communicate so work gets easier
↳ Clear, simple, no confusion.
Example: Instead of a long chat, you sent a straight to the point summary so the team knew exactly what to do next.

5/ You keep your word
↳ If you said you’ll do it, you do it.
Example: You delivered your part early so others weren’t blocked.

6/ You face problems early
↳ You don’t let awkward stuff pile up.
Example: You pulled someone aside and sorted a small issue before it became a big one.

7/ You treat everyone w/ respect
↳ Titles don’t matter to you.
Example: You thanked the intern for catching an error and made sure the team knew it.

8/ You stay curious
↳ You ask questions instead of pretending you know everything.
Example: You joined a call just to learn how another team works, not because you had to.

9/ You step up before you feel ready
↳ Action first, confidence after.
Example: You volunteered to present even though it scared you, and it changed how people saw you.

10/ You make decisions
↳ You don’t wait for perfect info.
Example: You chose a direction when the team got stuck, and it moved the work forward.

Which one feels the most real for where you are right now?
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You can’t measure EQ on paper, 

But you can feel it instantly.

Here are 15 Traits of Professionals with High EQ:

1/ Adapt fast to change.
↳ They pivot quickly and keep moving forward

2/ Stay objective in conflict.
↳ They focus on fixing the issue, not the person.

3/ Take responsibility fast.
↳ They own mistakes and move to solutions.

4/ Express gratitude often.
↳ They acknowledge effort, not just results.

5/ Read people’s cues.
↳ They listen beyond words to understand emotions.

6/ Handle criticism gracefully.
↳ They turn feedback into fuel for growth.

7/ Motivate through belief.
↳ They inspire confidence by showing trust first.

8/ Stay calm under pressure.
↳ They pause before reacting.

9/ Set boundaries clearly.
↳ They protect their focus without guilt.

10/ Listen to understand.
↳ They make people feel genuinely heard.

11/ Communicate with clarity.
↳ They speak simply so everyone understands.

12/ Follow through consistently.
↳ They keep promises and earn reliability.

13/ Celebrate others’ success.
↳ They lift others without comparison.

14/ Keep learning always.
↳ They stay curious instead of comfortable.

15/ Lead with integrity.
↳ They act on values, not convenience.

Because professionals with high EQ don’t just perform well...
They make everyone around them better.

Which of these traits do you see most in your team?
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Director, Corporate Reputation & Executive Visibility

Senior Manager, Corporate Reputation & Executive Visibility

BCW Global

Account Supervisor, Public Affairs & Crisis

Senior Account Executive, Public Affairs & Crisis

Account Executive, Public Affairs & Crisis

Assistant Account Executive, Public Affairs & Crisis

One of thirty individuals selected out of 300+ applicants to take part in the prestigious Harold Burson Summer Internship Program.

Intern, Public Affairs & Crisis

UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

I served as the 2017-2018 President of the MJ-school Ambassadors program. 

The MJ-school Ambassadors program was created in 2012 as a student initiative to help future, current and former media and journalism students best navigate and succeed through the UNC School of Media and Journalism.

• Led biweekly meetings and served as the contact person for the 30 member organization.
• Worked closely with administration to organize various events for current and prospective Media and Journalism students, including prospective student tours, internship fairs, and new student orientations.
• Oversaw a peer-to-peer advising program for all 800 MJ-school students.
• Sat in on monthly MJAA Board meetings to offer board members a student perspective.

President, Member (MJ-school Ambassadors Program)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

I served as the 2017-2018 President of the Heelraisers Student Giving Council.

The Heelraisers Student Giving Council is a a University recognized student organization that raises awareness about the impact of private giving at Carolina and promotes annual giving efforts to students. Council members get a firsthand look at development at Carolina and work actively on marketing campaigns, campus events and other activities.

In this role, I also served as an intern in the University Development Office, assisting with Young Alumni direct marketing, student giving campaigns and various office tasks. 

• Worked with the UNC Development Office to educate the student body about the importance of private giving through events and publicity efforts
• Raised over $57,000 in student donations during the 2016-17 fiscal year
• Won awards for Outstanding Student Advancement Program and Outstanding Organization at the 2018 CASE ASAP District 3 Conference as well as the National Network Award for Outstanding Organization at the 2018 National CASE ASAP Conference

President, Council Member (Heelraisers Student Giving Council)

Ketchum

Ketchum is a leading global communications firm with operations in more than 70 countries across six continents. Ketchum has been named PR Agency of the Year (and European Excellence Awards) and the winner of an unprecedented three consecutive Campaign of the Year Awards. Ketchum partners with clients to deliver strategic programming, game-changing creative and measurable results that build brands and reputations.

• Assisted account teams with research, branding and media relations for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, UNC Health Care and Duke Energy.
• Produced various public relations materials, including press releases, media advisories and briefing books.
• Assisted in the production of various client marketing materials, including infographics, one-pagers and brochures.
• Built and managed media lists utilizing CisionPoint.
• Conducted daily media monitoring for clients and worked with analytics specialists to create a PR scorecard and offer suggestions for improved media coverage. 
• Managed media inquiries, story development and pitching.
• Developed and presented quarterly reports highlighting client's earned media placements.

Client Services Intern

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Since 1974, RMHC has created programs that strengthen families during difficult times. RMHC provides vital resources and compassionate care to children and their families being served by leading hospitals worldwide. Core RMHC programs — Ronald McDonald Houses, Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, and Ronald McDonald Care Mobiles — provide access to health care and enable family-centered care. RMHC has helped lessen the burden for more than 5.5 million families in 2016. 

• Drafted various communications materials, including press releases, blog posts and social media content.
• Conducted a Communications Audit and PR plan to offer suggestions for improved communication efforts.
• Designed a 33” x 79” banner to be utilized at volunteer events.

Public Relations Specialist

United States Senate

Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.) is a retired U.S. Senator who served three consecutive terms in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2023.

• Gathered daily press clips to brief Senator Burr and his staff.
• Drafted press releases to keep constituents and media informed. 
• Interfaced and aided in constituent correspondence, phone calls and Capitol Building tours.

Intern for Senator Richard Burr

NYC-based strategic communications consultant working with Fortune 500 companies to build trusted relationships with stakeholders & protect and enhance corporate reputation. 

Areas of expertise include executive visibility, thought leadership, corporate positioning, media relations, and issues management.

Broad range of expertise working across verticals, including agriculture, beauty, consumer-packaged goods, education, energy, financial services, food and beverage, petcare, retail, and technology.

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