This Can't Be It: Elevate on a Job Where You Feel Left Behind

By Trish Batson

Have you ever thought...
“What am I doing at this job? I’m not challenged.”
“I deserve a promotion, but I don’t know how to make that happen.”
“I’m tired of doing the same thing year after year. I’m not growing.”
“I feel stuck in this role. I’m ready to move up.”
“Do I even have what it takes to get ahead at this job?”
“I keep applying for jobs, but no one is calling me for an interview.”
“I’m overworked and underpaid.”
Jack Nicholson once asked the question, “Is this as good as it gets?” If you’ve ever walked into your dead-end job on a boring Tuesday and had the same thought, you’re not alone. How do you get to the next level? Here’s the thing: if you do not have a strategy, you are guaranteed to feel stuck and stay stuck. Staying in the shallow end of the water might feel comfortable, but you’re missing out on big waves of opportunity that could propel you forward.
In this book, I will tell all the secret weapons that have helped me navigate through jobs where I felt invisible, where I constantly worked hard, and where working harder didn’t get me anywhere. I will share my simple techniques and key principles that will push you forward and teach you to create opportunities that will get you ahead. I will teach you how to recognize the unique talents you have and find creative ways to show the world what you bring to the table.
This book is written from my own perspective. I’ve been knocked down a few times. It was painful, but those were my best lessons. I’ve learned through mistakes only to become the success story you now see today. Each chapter is full of true stories that I’ve encountered throughout my life and impactful advice I’ve shared with others to help them elevate. You don’t want to miss out on all my secrets.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trish Batson
• Release date: Feb 13, 2021
• ISBN: 9781735997513

Trish Batson

Trish Batson is the CEO of Agile Hero LLC (www.TrishBatson.com), a consulting firm specializing in career counseling, resume/interview techniques, leadership coaching, and public speaking. She has more than 20 years’ experience in Corporate America in a variety of roles. She is also an avid motivational speaker on topics such as, but not limited to: Leadership, Moving Toward Success, Self-Worth, and the Empowerment of Women.When she isn’t consulting on a project, you might find her inspiring young minds. Whether it’s the cashier at a coffee shop or the waitress at a restaurant, she enjoys engaging with young adults and planting seeds of wisdom, and revolutionizing the way people approach their future. Trish’s passion is to help people see their own amazing talents and not to underestimate the unique skill that they have to share with the world. Her specialty is developing people as a mentor and coach, as well as creating high-performing teams.Recognized as an accomplished Information Technology professional since 1995, Trish has earned credentials and certifications such as Certified Agile Leader, Scrum Master, Scaled Program Consultant, Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner, and Certified Scrum Professional. She writes her own training documentation and delivers it to a variety of organizations. Trish has worked for prominent companies such as Toyota Connected, MoneyGram Inc., Capital One Bank, Thomson Reuters Corporation, and USAA Financial Services.

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This Can’t Be It

This Can’t Be It

Elevate on a Job Where You Feel Left Behind

Trish Batson

Trish Batson

Copyright © 2020 by Trish Batson

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First paperback edition March 2020

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Dedicated to my parents, Edward Jr., and Brenda, whose prayers and faith have been my source of strength.

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My little brother, Ed, 10 years behind me but always leading the way.

When you find yourself asking,

Is this as good as it gets?

The answer is always No.

It gets better.

Contents

Introduction

I. Developing the Rock Star Inside

1. Game-Changing Advice

2. Dare to Lead

3. Build a Team of Bad-A$$’s

4. Winning with Words

5. Set the Stage

6. Hashtag Winning

A Star is Born

II. Standing Out in a Crowd

7. Reveal the Power in Your Resume

8. Paint a Picture with Your Cover Letter

9. Selling the Dream

10. Hidden Figures

Final Thoughts

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Introduction

Have you ever thought…

What am I doing at this job? I’m not challenged.

I deserve a promotion, but I don’t know how to make that happen.

I’m tired of doing the same thing year after year. I’m not growing.

I feel stuck in this role. I’m ready to move up.

Do I even have what it takes to get ahead at this job?

I keep applying for jobs, but no one is calling me for an interview.

I’m overworked and underpaid.

Jack Nicholson once asked the question, Is this as good as it gets? If you’ve ever walked into your dead-end job on a boring Tuesday and had the same thought, you’re not alone. How do you get to the next level? Here’s the thing: if you do not have a strategy, you are guaranteed to feel stuck and stay stuck. Staying in the shallow end of the water might feel comfortable, but you’re missing out on big waves of opportunity that could propel you forward.

In this book, I will tell all the secret weapons that have helped me navigate through jobs where I felt invisible, where I constantly worked hard, and where working harder didn’t get me anywhere. I will share my simple techniques and key principles that will push you forward and teach you to create opportunities that will get you ahead. I will teach you how to recognize the unique talents you have and find creative ways to show the world what you bring to the table.

You have what it takes to land a better job and earn a higher wage. Sometimes it takes an outside perspective to help you find your awesome and sell it for top dollar. I will help you to bridge the gap between your badass skills and some key principles on how to get un-stuck.

I have offered career development to hundreds of people because I believe there are simple techniques that can change the way you think, and in turn, will change the way you approach your life. If I can save someone a few bruises or help heal a couple of hard blows then I’ve done exactly what I’ve set out to do.

This book is written from my own perspective. I’ve been knocked down a few times. It was painful, but those were my best lessons. I’ve learned through mistakes only to become the success story you now see today. Each chapter is full of true stories that I’ve encountered throughout my life and impactful advice I’ve shared with others to help them elevate. You don’t want to miss out on all my secrets.

I know there are a lot of tips and tricks all over the Internet, and many of them are helpful. The intention of this book is not to contradict anyone else’s viewpoint, but my hope is that it will be another tool in your toolbox. There is more than one way to win. I’m telling my story and how I’ve helped many people just like you. Some of the things I share may be second nature to you, and if so, that’s a good thing. It will confirm what you already know. But you may actually learn a few new things and possibly even have an a-ha moment that could blow you away. Go on this journey with me and try something new; it could change your life and enhance your career.

I want to empower you to see yourself in a different light and see the things that are right in front of you with new eyes. You are doing outstanding things in your life, whether you are cleaning rooms at a five-star hotel, waiting tables at a popular restaurant, answering calls for major corporation, or managing a team of marketing agents at the #1 marketing firm with a 10 million dollar budget. Our goal is to find ways to improve your life and elevate your work. Before you dive into this book, I challenge you to learn all you can and eventually share it with others so we can all get to the next level.

This Can’t Be It has been divided into two parts. Part One focuses on developing yourself as an individual. I’ll touch on what you should know about becoming a leader and building other leaders, how to effectively communicate, and how to become an expert at conflict resolution. Not everyone can cultivate a high-performing team, but in Part One, you will learn how to do just that. The tools in the first half of the book prepare you for Part Two.

Once you have discovered who you are, the second half of the book will take you step-by-step in how to communicate your newfound identity to the world. You may already have top-notch skills, but just having them is not enough—you must display them in a way that will make people want to hire you. Learning how to write a winning resume and cover letter, how to sell the dream in an interview, and how to negotiate the best pay for your worth will absolutely change the game for your career.

Part Two of This Can’t Be It changes the narrative from self-improvement to showing off to the world how your superpowers will benefit them. The goal is to land the best job for you or take advantage of an opportunity to get promoted. Stop settling for the minimum wage and learn how to negotiate top dollar for your unbelievable talents.

My passion is to help people that feel trapped in a job they hate or just plain sick of others passing them by. It’s your time to move up, and this book has some tools that will help you get where you want to be. Follow me in each chapter and learn how to put yourself in a great position to get ahead in your career. Don’t have a career yet? These principles will help you establish one.

If you just want to coast, clock in, get your work done, clock out, and collect $200, this isn’t the book for you. This advice is for someone with an unstoppable drive that wants to take their life by the steering wheel and accelerate at full speed. Empower yourself. Put yourself in the best light and get ready to shine.

Developing the Rock Star Inside

A few years ago, I started searching for my passion. I loved my job, but was it really my passion? Passion to me is doing something you love so much it doesn’t feel like work. The entire time I was trying to figure out what that was, I was helping people find their awesome. Okay, the real story is, I was re-writing some pretty awful resumes, BUT in turn, it helped people find out what makes them awesome, so they can write and speak confidently about who they really are, what they have to offer, and their worth when it comes to individual growth and going beyond reach.

My true passion and the reason I honestly feel I’m here is to help you discover the special talents you didn’t realize you have. I’ll open your eyes to new ways of expressing and exposing your greatness without coming across as arrogant or conceited while being inclusive and remaining humble. You’ll learn how to build yourself up, how to engage an audience to listen to you, and how to get people to follow your lead. Before you can become a dynamic leader, you will first need to learn how to be an exceptional team member. I’ve developed my own ways of making myself valuable and I’ve figured out how to stand out from years of experience. Oh, and I have a few funny stories to share from my adventures along the way.

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Game-Changing Advice

I’m smart. In fact, I’m a bit of an overachiever. I’m a Cum Laude graduate from a small HBCU (Historically Black College or University) in Oklahoma. I entered corporate America with confidence, and I was ready. Or at least I thought I was. I landed my first job in the corporate tax industry and my manager was an accomplished, decorated, Certified Public Accountant for over 20 years. She was brilliant. Though she spoke in a soft, slow tone, her presence was strong, even intimidating at times. My first day on the job, she was very welcoming and introduced me to my team, showed me around the office, the conference room, and where to get snacks. You know, typical first-day stuff. Then she sat me down and explained her expectations of me. I remember the last thing she said. She looked at me intensely, her tone was low but firm. She said, Never let me have to tell you the same thing twice.

Ummm… Is that it? Okay?