You've been doing good work. Maybe great work. But when it comes time to talk about promotion, something shifts. Suddenly you're not just doing the job—you're explaining why you deserve the next one.
That conversation requires different preparation. Socratify helps you practice thinking and communicating at the next level, before the title changes.
Think at the next level first
Promotions are about how you think, not just how much you do. Zoom out, compare options, explain decisions the way a more senior version of you would.
Practice framing problems in terms of trade-offs and impact. Strengthen your instinct for second-order effects. Move cleanly between details and the bigger picture.
Craft a promotion story that lands
When review season comes around, you need more than a task list. You need a narrative about how your work changed outcomes—confident, specific, honest.
Translate projects into measurable value. Highlight your role without overselling. Connect your contributions to team and company goals in a way that resonates.
Rehearse high-stakes conversations in low stakes
Talking about promotion can feel uncomfortable. What if the answer is "not yet"? What if you come across as pushy?
Explore different tones and framings before you bring them to your manager. Practice asking for clear expectations. Learn to respond calmly to pushback. Turn feedback into concrete goals—so even a "not yet" becomes a roadmap, not a dead end.
