• Why external hires keep getting 'your' Director promotion (and what to do about it)
    Jun 10 2025

    Ever missed out on a Director promotion to an external candidate and wondered why?

    This is a common frustration for many marketers. You put in so much hard work to be a high-performing Manager yet you get overlooked when it's time for that promotion to Director that you really want.

    In this episode I outline the key reasons that leaders may be overlooking you (and other internal marketers) and hiring externally, and what you should focus on to increase awareness of your Director-level capabilities so as not to miss out on future job promotion opportunities.

    SHOW LINKS:
    Click HERE to get a copy of the Visibility Uplift Playbook

    Download the free '12 Must-Have Skills to Move from Marketing Manager to Director' Checklist HERE

    Grab your free copy of "Director-Ready Skills Evaluation Guide" HERE

    Applying for Director jobs in Marketing? Make sure you update your resume! Grab your copy of the Director-Ready Resume Refresh Guide HERE

    Click HERE to take the Marketing Director Skills Quiz

    Click HERE to take the "Which Marketing Super Strength Profile are You?" Quiz

    Email me a suggestion for a future episode at eve@merakimarketinglearning.com

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    23 mins
  • Why doing great work as a Manager is not enough to get promoted
    May 20 2025

    If you know you're a strong performing marketer in your manager role, you might be assuming that's all it takes to get promoted to the next level. In this week's episode I share why this isn't always the case and what you need to focus on instead to be seen by decision-makers as a strong candidate for Director-level roles.

    SHOW LINKS:
    Click HERE to get a copy of the Visibility Uplift Playbook

    Download the free '12 Must-Have Skills to Move from Marketing Manager to Director' Checklist HERE

    Grab your free copy of "Director-Ready Skills Evaluation Guide" HERE

    Applying for Director jobs in Marketing? Make sure you update your resume! Grab your copy of the Director-Ready Resume Refresh Guide HERE

    Click HERE to take the Marketing Director Skills Quiz

    Click HERE to take the "Which Marketing Super Strength Profile are You?" Quiz

    Email me a suggestion for a future episode at eve@merakimarketinglearning.com

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    16 mins
  • What to do if there's no Director job in your company to move up to
    Feb 18 2025

    Are you ready for a step up past Manager-level in your marketing career but your company doesn’t have a Director role for you to move into? Or, are you already doing Director-level work in your Manager role and think the role should be promoted to Director? It can be frustrating, right?

    In this week’s episode I cover 3 options for you to consider taking when you're faced with this situation, including how to ask for a promotion, what to consider if the answer is 'no', and how to know if it might be time to move on from your current company.

    If you’re feeling stuck at the Manager level with no clear path forward in your company, you won’t want to miss this episode.


    Don't miss joining the WAITLIST HERE for when doors to enrol in the Get Ready to Lead program next open!

    SHOW LINKS:
    Click HERE to get a copy of the Visibility Uplift Playbook

    Download the free '12 Must-Have Skills to Move from Marketing Manager to Director' Checklist HERE

    Grab your free copy of "Director-Ready Skills Evaluation Guide" HERE

    Applying for Director jobs in Marketing? Make sure you update your resume! Grab your copy of the Director-Ready Resume Refresh Guide HERE

    Click HERE to take the Marketing Director Skills Quiz

    Click HERE to take the "Which Marketing Super Strength Profile are You?" Quiz

    Email me a suggestion for a future episode at eve@merakimarketinglearning.com

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    30 mins
  • The non-negotiable skill for Marketers who want to be promoted past Manager-level
    Feb 6 2025

    As marketers, we need to develop a wide range of skills to determine best how to develop and promote the brands we take to market. Regardless of which area of the marketing mix you work in, there's one skill that you need to be developing from early in your marketing career, particularly if getting promoted past Manager-level is a goal of yours.

    In this episode I share what this skill is and some examples of how a Strong Performing Manager in marketing demonstrates this skill. As well as what a Manager who is at Stretch-Level does, confirming they are definitely ready for a step up to a Director (or similar) level.

    Download your FREE "The Director-Ready Skills Evaluation Guide" here

    SHOW LINKS:
    Click HERE to get a copy of the Visibility Uplift Playbook

    Download the free '12 Must-Have Skills to Move from Marketing Manager to Director' Checklist HERE

    Grab your free copy of "Director-Ready Skills Evaluation Guide" HERE

    Applying for Director jobs in Marketing? Make sure you update your resume! Grab your copy of the Director-Ready Resume Refresh Guide HERE

    Click HERE to take the Marketing Director Skills Quiz

    Click HERE to take the "Which Marketing Super Strength Profile are You?" Quiz

    Email me a suggestion for a future episode at eve@merakimarketinglearning.com

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    17 mins
  • 3 ways to earn a Director salary in Marketing faster
    Jan 30 2025

    One of the reasons marketers set a goal to get promoted in their career, is to earn a higher salary.

    But are you perhaps waiting longer than you need to, to earn more? Particularly if you're in a Manager role and ready to step up to a Director job? If you've been waiting for one particular Director role to open up so you can apply, then you might just be missing other opportunities to earn a higher salary much sooner.

    In this episode I share 3 ways to earn a Director salary faster by finding other ways to get that Director promotion.

    I use a scenario for what you could be earning in a faster timeframe relative to what you might be earning now. So you can see the advantage to choosing career move options that will pay you more sooner.

    I hope you enjoy the episode, and I've put the link below to the Director interview training I reference in the show.

    Grab your training "How to Answer 20 Key Interview Questions for Director Jobs in Marketing" HERE

    SHOW LINKS:
    Click HERE to get a copy of the Visibility Uplift Playbook

    Download the free '12 Must-Have Skills to Move from Marketing Manager to Director' Checklist HERE

    Grab your free copy of "Director-Ready Skills Evaluation Guide" HERE

    Applying for Director jobs in Marketing? Make sure you update your resume! Grab your copy of the Director-Ready Resume Refresh Guide HERE

    Click HERE to take the Marketing Director Skills Quiz

    Click HERE to take the "Which Marketing Super Strength Profile are You?" Quiz

    Email me a suggestion for a future episode at eve@merakimarketinglearning.com

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    22 mins
  • What to do if you're not getting the Director promotion you want
    Jan 21 2025

    The start of a new year is often a time to think about changing jobs..and even going after that promotion to a Director job.

    If you've been applying to Director roles or waiting for the right opportunity....but it's just not happening for you, it can be frustrating.

    In this episode, I cover 3 scenarios related to not getting offered a Director job, and where you should focus for each, to turn things around and get momentum back in your job hunt to progress to the next level.

    Grab Access HERE to the Training - "How to Answer 20 Interview Questions for Director Jobs in Marketing"

    SHOW LINKS:
    Click HERE to get a copy of the Visibility Uplift Playbook

    Download the free '12 Must-Have Skills to Move from Marketing Manager to Director' Checklist HERE

    Grab your free copy of "Director-Ready Skills Evaluation Guide" HERE

    Applying for Director jobs in Marketing? Make sure you update your resume! Grab your copy of the Director-Ready Resume Refresh Guide HERE

    Click HERE to take the Marketing Director Skills Quiz

    Click HERE to take the "Which Marketing Super Strength Profile are You?" Quiz

    Email me a suggestion for a future episode at eve@merakimarketinglearning.com

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    19 mins
  • 3 marketing career goals to set yourself this year
    Jan 13 2025

    Many of us start a new year by setting goals, so in this episode I'm sharing 3 goals that I believe are great goals to have for growing your reputation as a marketer, and helping set you up for success when you're ready to progress your career to a new role or up to the next level.

    The 3 goals I share in this episode are relevant whichever stage of your marketing career you're at, and for all types of marketing roles.

    SHOW LINKS:
    Click HERE to get a copy of the Visibility Uplift Playbook

    Download the free '12 Must-Have Skills to Move from Marketing Manager to Director' Checklist HERE

    Grab your free copy of "Director-Ready Skills Evaluation Guide" HERE

    Applying for Director jobs in Marketing? Make sure you update your resume! Grab your copy of the Director-Ready Resume Refresh Guide HERE

    Click HERE to take the Marketing Director Skills Quiz

    Click HERE to take the "Which Marketing Super Strength Profile are You?" Quiz

    Email me a suggestion for a future episode at eve@merakimarketinglearning.com

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    25 mins
  • How to increase your visibility if you're an introvert
    Oct 21 2024

    Being an introvert marketer comes with many strengths, but if you are an introvert you might sometimes wonder how to go about increasing your visibility at work, without feeling uncomfortable about it.

    In this episode I share 3 actions you can take in whichever marketing job you do, to get more confident at raising your profile as well as getting your work known in the business.

    If you'd like to find out your Myers Briggs personality profile, take the test at - https://www.16personalities.com/

    SHOW LINKS:
    Click HERE to get a copy of the Visibility Uplift Playbook

    Download the free '12 Must-Have Skills to Move from Marketing Manager to Director' Checklist HERE

    Grab your free copy of "Director-Ready Skills Evaluation Guide" HERE

    Applying for Director jobs in Marketing? Make sure you update your resume! Grab your copy of the Director-Ready Resume Refresh Guide HERE

    Click HERE to take the Marketing Director Skills Quiz

    Click HERE to take the "Which Marketing Super Strength Profile are You?" Quiz

    Email me a suggestion for a future episode at eve@merakimarketinglearning.com

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    29 mins