Career How To Spark Up A Conversation With Your CEO Building a rapport with senior execs directly benefits you, but coming across well can be nerve-wracking. A top psychologist shares her smarts. By Natalie Cornish Published 17 April, 2020 Career How To Spark Up A Conversation With Your CEO Building a rapport with senior execs directly benefits you, but coming across well can be nerve-wracking. A top psychologist shares her smarts. By Natalie Cornish Published 17 April, 2020 Previous article Claire Chan: ‘Just Do It. Do It Anyway, Any Way.’ Next article ‘Men At Work’: Annabel Crabb On Australia’s Parenthood Trap Being on your CEO or senior executive team’s radar can not only increase your chances of getting ahead, but also make your job more enjoyable. After all, how can they help iron out issues, give you the recognition you deserve, or create projects with you in mind, without knowing how much you contribute to the business every day?Striking up a conversation might seem daunting, but – as London-based career coach and psychologist Dr Perpetua Neo says – taking the initiative and simply saying ‘hi’ is often a good starting point. From there, you can easily build a two-way rapport, learning from them and sharing your suggestions. Best Of Future Women Career “A copycat can’t even come close” By Melanie Dimmitt Career Female founders are 5x less likely to do this By Jesse Kitzler Career “That was a eureka moment” By Melanie Dimmitt Leadership The four pillars of productive collaboration By Michelle Leonard Career She’s got the look By Melanie Dimmitt Career “I was never afraid to challenge the norm.” By Jesse Kitzler Leadership Listen and lead: Unlock the power of introversion By Jane Phipps Career How do you protect 60,000 years’ worth of knowledge? By Jesse Kitzler Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
