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CAREER-ADVISING5 MIN READ

Sponsor Ask Battlecards

Recall practical lines for making and calibrating sponsorship asks.

You are speaking with a senior leader who could influence a role, project, or advising review conversation. How can I help with your career path? Would you be willing to advocate for me for the specific opportunity, using this evidence, in that decision forum? The response converts a vague offer of help into a specific sponsorship action while keeping the evidence visible. Battlecard The sponsor asks, "How can I help your career move?" A senior leader offers support after hearing your project update. How can I help? Do not answer with "more visibility" unless you also name what should be…

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