SHSMD Catalyst Conversations | Promote Yourself: Building Your Case for Advancement

Date: Oct 21, 2026 - Oct 21, 2026

Promote Yourself: Building Your Case for Advancement

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12pm - 1pm CT | 1pm - 2pm ET | 10am – 11am PT

This session focuses on taking proactive ownership of your career progression rather than waiting to be noticed. It teaches professionals how to strategically position themselves for advancement by documenting measurable impact, expanding their influence, and advocating for themselves authentically.

Attendees will leave knowing how to: 

• Demonstrate Impact: Tell the difference between busywork and actual results.
• Communicate Value: Confidently express their achievements and readiness for leadership.
• Build Support: Strategically cultivate relationships with mentors, advocates, and sponsors.
• Craft a Narrative: Align their personal growth with the organization's goals to build a compelling, results-backed case for promotion.

Privacy Note: The session will be recorded for internal purposes only to encourage candid discussion.

Facilitated Kelly Johnson, Strategic Advisor, Executive Coach, Crystal Lake Marketing & Coaching, and Adjunct UGA MHA Professor