Achieving Potential

Samuel Taylor

Achieving Potential The podcast for people who are capable — but constrained. We decode the hidden rules of work, family, and relationships. So you can stop hitting invisible ceilings. Closing opportunity gaps — one insight at a time.

Episodes

  1. MAR 29

    Why you need a Personal Development Plan in the NHS

    The conversation delves into the unstructured decision-making in the workplace, particularly in the context of the NHS, and its impact on marginalized groups. It also explores the components of a Personal Development Contract (PDC) and the shift in accountability and responsibility within organizations. Practical advice for employees and managers is also provided. Takeaways Unstructured decision-making in the workplaceImpact of unchecked power on marginalized groups

    34 min

  2. FEB 18

    Ep 1 Competence is not enough

    The episode explores the concept of competence and its limitations in career progression. It delves into the role transition problem, visibility and value, learning and development, the hidden psychological contract, and the importance of leverage in career progression. Takeaways Competence as a career limitationRole transition and the Peter principleThe importance of visibility and valueThe need for deliberate learning and developmentThe hidden psychological contract and its impactThe significance of leverage in career progression Chapters 00:00 The Competence Trap06:39 Visibility and Value11:39 The Hidden Psychological Contract

    19 min

  3. FEB 17

    Unspoken rules of promotion

    The conversation delves into the unspoken rules and patterns of career progression, emphasizing the importance of visibility, narrative, and relationships in positioning oneself for promotion. It highlights the gap between career progression theory and reality, the impact of competence and visibility on promotion, and the significance of articulating a clear narrative about career progression. Additionally, it explores the real work of stakeholder management, the double-edged sword of clinical credibility, and the shift in perspective about promotion as a prediction about future performance. Takeaways Visibility and narrative matter more than competencePromotion is a prediction about future performance, not a reward for past performance Chapters 00:00 Understanding Career Progression07:17 Visibility and Narrative15:08 Stakeholder Management22:24 Promotion as a Prediction

    28 min

  4. FEB 17

    Ep 3 Hardwork is not a career strategy

    The episode explores the misconception that hard work alone is a career strategy and delves into the invisible curriculum and unwritten rules of career progression. It also discusses the importance of strategic positioning and reframing efficiency for career advancement. Takeaways Hard work is not a career strategyEffort is necessary but not sufficient for career progression

    21 min
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About

Achieving Potential The podcast for people who are capable — but constrained. We decode the hidden rules of work, family, and relationships. So you can stop hitting invisible ceilings. Closing opportunity gaps — one insight at a time.

Information

  • Creator
    Samuel Taylor
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Samuel Taylor
  • Show Website
    Achieving Potential