For those of you who are worried that your worth in the workplace is getting overlooked, there’s something simple and effective you can start doing on Monday morning.

First, ask yourself-

• How does my boss know what I’m working on?
• How does my boss know if I have too much on my plate?
• Would my boss be able to tell someone else about my work?

Many people say that their boss knows about their work because they tell their boss what they’re working on during supervision or when they ask for help on a particular project.

But what about those things that you do as part of day-to-day business?

What about those projects that you don’t complain about or need extra assistance on?

What about those great relationships you have with stakeholders or colleagues that enable you to get things done at work?

The majority of people I speak to have never taken the time and effort to ensure that they promote their worth at work.  And when I say promote, I don’t mean for you to conjure up an image of that guy who is always tooting his own horn in a meeting or sucking up to the boss. Instead I mean, the person (who may not exist yet in your workplace) who keeps their boss informed and gets their boss to magically toot their horn for them to colleagues and those important stakeholders.

So what’s the secret?

There are many ways to get yourself noticed at work and be appreciated for your contributions. I will share just one way.

Write an Activities Update

This is a simple  document where you list all the projects you’re working, have finished, or are starting this week or month (depending on the appropriate timeline). It should be a brief memo to your boss with a bullet with a status update about each project. It’s not the place to go on at length about all the issues you’re having with a colleague or vendor. It’s just a simple, effective way to keep your boss informed, to keep your contributions front and center in your boss’ mind, and to start a conversation about ways to prioritize your workload.

So block out some this Monday to write your Activities Report- most of you will be amazed by how much you’re actually working on and how long it has been since you last took stock of your portfolio.

The Approach and Biography of Kelly Romirowsky, Psy.D.

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Dr. Romirowsky uses evidence-based research and techniques to get real results for her clients. Drawing from a wealth of academic and professional experience, she adapts her approach to each client to formulate customized strategies for success. Dr. Romirowsky offers insight with warmth, clarity and directness, uncovering possibilities and choices that will lead to specific, measurable results.

Dr. Romirowsky is passionate about helping you discover what’s at the core of the issues that hold you back. Bringing a health consciousness to the work, she knows that a sound body supports a sound mind. Focusing on your strengths and encouraging self-care and self-advocacy, she will guide you toward a vision of the life you want – and teach you how to transform it from vision to reality.

Biography

Dr. Kelly Romirowsky is a licensed psychologist with a wide scope of training and experience.

She holds a BA in Psychology from Rutgers University (2001). She continued her formal education at Widener University, where she earned a Masters in Clinical Psychology (2004) and a doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) with a concentration in both industrial/organizational psychology and school psychology (2006).

In addition to extensive credentials in research, organizational performance, academic assessment and counseling, Dr. Romirowsky also has a solid background in leading professional development seminars, coaching and public speaking. Dr. Romirowsky was honored with numerous awards and scholarships throughout her career, and is a member of various honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa (2000) and Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honors Society (2004).

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