When your perceived impact is different than your actual impact, you have a perception gap. It can impact your career success.
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"My work should speak for itself. I'm not willing to market myself or suck up to anyone for the sake of getting a promotion.”
Abdul had been in the same role for about 6 years, while some of his colleagues had been promoted faster.
He hated having to meet me - an Executive Coach, to discuss how he could manage his career better (his brother had pushed him to).
It felt wrong!
Like he was going against his core beliefs:
♡ Good performance speaks for itself
♡ Self-promotion is the refuge of non-performers
Abdul had fallen into the perception gap.
If people are not aware of the work you are doing, the difference you are making, the impact you are creating, they will draw their own conclusions.
Which may not always be favorable to you.
When your perceived impact is different than the actual impact you are creating, you have a perception gap.
The perception gap usually works against you.
Your contribution is perceived to be less valuable than it actually is.
This reflects in the opinion others hold of you, and the decisions they take that are likely to impact you.
In Abdul's case, and for many other diligent and conscientious employees, the perception gap can come in the way of being recognised and rewarded for their work.
It can also stop you from getting promoted.
