From Overlooked Analyst to Trusted Strategic Partner

Client: Phillip — Early-Career Analyst with Untapped Potential

Background
Phillip was just starting out, but already running into walls. He was smart, capable, and driven — but key managers didn’t trust him. His work was strong, but his impact wasn’t landing. A promotion felt out of reach, and confidence from leadership was low.

Approach
Using the Career Adventurer toolkit — particularly StoryCore and Ignite — we shifted the narrative.

• First, we helped Phillip identify the types of projects that aligned with both his interests and strengths.

• Then, we guided him in taking on higher-responsibility projects within his current analyst role — the kind that showcased his value

• We built a communications plan around his new work, making sure the right leaders saw and understood the shift.

Result
Within six months, Phillip had earned the trust of the CEO and the broader leadership team. He was promoted and took on expanded responsibilities. The ripple effect extended beyond him — his manager, now supported by Phillip’s growth, was able to step up into more strategic business challenges.

The CEO’s words said it all: “You should be proud of how you've helped Phillip succeed.”