Workplace Multiplier by Tola Akinsulire

July 25, 2025

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When Did You Last Help Another Department?

Howdy ,

Let me ask you something important.

When was the last time you helped another department succeed?

Most international professionals miss their biggest visibility opportunity: the work they do that helps other teams succeed.

Here's what I've learned: Your cross-departmental impact is one of your secret weapons.

Think about your collaboration wins:

·       Knowledge you shared that others implemented

·       Connections you facilitated between departments

·       Problems you solved using your international perspective

·       Projects where your input made the difference

The key insight: Always connect it to business results. Don't think "helped marketing team." Think "provided insights that increased campaign effectiveness."

Why this matters:

When promotion discussions happen, they ask: "Who knows this person beyond their direct supervisor?"

If you've been invisible to other departments, you're invisible to decision-makers.

Your reflection today:

Think about three ways you've helped other teams in the past month. Notice how your perspective created value that others couldn't provide.

This is where your competitive advantage becomes undeniable.

Tomorrow's masterclass shows you how to systematically turn these collaboration wins into career advancement opportunities.

Whether you join us or not, start focusing on your cross-departmental impact. It's how international professionals break through to senior roles.

"Winning Beyond Borders: Your Global Career Advantage"

July 26th, 2025

6 pm WAT | 1 pm EST | 5 pm GMT | 7 pm WEST

Your impact reaches further than you think,

Keep winning at work and in life.

Tola Akinsulire

Your Strategic Workplace Mentor

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