Career Myth #1 – I don’t have enough or the right experience for this promotion…

Let’s talk about the biggest career myth I keep hearing: “I don’t have enough experience for that promotion.” Sound familiar?

Here’s the truth – and the data backs this up: According to a LinkedIn study, 70% of professionals who were promoted didn’t meet all the qualifications listed for their new role. That’s encouraging, right?

The real barrier isn’t your resume. It’s the story you’re telling yourself about what you’re “ready” for.

I’ve coached dozens of mid-career professionals who thought they needed one more certification, one more year, one more project before they could step up. But when we dug deeper, they already had the skills – they just weren’t owning them, showcasing them correctly or telling their story so that people understood their true value.

Harvard Business Review found that women apply for jobs only when they meet 100% of qualifications, while men apply when they meet 60%. This isn’t about gender – it’s about confidence and how we perceive “readiness.”

So here’s my challenge to you: What promotion are you NOT pursuing because you think you’re not ready? Drop a 🙋 if this hit home.

Because honestly? You’re probably more qualified than you think. 😉