Julie Van Hoorick’s Post

This week I had the honour and pleasure of joining a group of my peers at Deloitte University for the Director Milestone Program. Our amazing faculty helped guide us thorough conversations to better understand how to be successful in our new, elevated roles. A few key takeaways: 1. You are not alone – while each of us has a unique role, there are many similarities that we share and we can, and should, continue to lean on one another to be successful. 2. Be forthright about how you are evolving your capability – articulating your aspirations and expectations for yourself in role can have direct business and team impacts. 3. Memorable quotes: As a leader, “How can we follow you when you are following us?”; For our clients, “Don’t be a solution looking for a problem”. I'm excited to put these learnings into practice and continue to live my #OnlyatDeloitte experience!

Everyday on LinkedIn, I see and read updates about people getting promoted, which is a good thing. But behind all these promotions are also people not getting promoted. And a few years ago that was me. I got declined for my promotion to Manager at Deloitte. The main reason: lack of visibility. It felt unfair for a while. I thought to myself, “I did everything right but didn’t get enough facetime with leadership” Eventually I realized I could either stay bitter or get better. So I made it a priority to get greater visibility. Here’s what I did: 1/ I spoke up more about my impact and also my challenges 2/ I asked for time on all hands calls to present on critical topics 3/ I shared async updates with leaders that I didn’t interact with as much 4/ I elevated others that weren’t getting visibility And eventually I earned the promotion. While I had to wait an extra 6 months to get there, the wait was worth it and I'm grateful that I had a coach that supported me along the way. I used those extra 6 months to develop my skills, make an impact, and learn this important lesson which will last the rest of my career. Now as a leader, I understand the importance of visibility. For anyone to grow into a leadership role, you need followership. And it’s very difficult to earn followership without outwardly advocating for yourself and being seen by your colleagues. While you might feel like you’re bragging about yourself, you’re actually just giving your leaders and peers a better understanding of who you are. And by doing so, you'll get more opportunities than the person who chooses to not to get visibility. Leaders have a responsibility to advocate for their team, but it certainly helps when the entire onus isn’t placed on them. If you’re a leader, try using this thought process to explain the importance of visibility to your team. If you’re working on becoming a leader, start getting yourself greater visibility and make it easier for your leader to advocate for you. #promotions #visibility #growth

Since getting promoted to Manager at Deloitte, I frankly have not taken enough time to step back and soak in both the accomplishment and the transition that comes from leveling up. I spent the first half of this week at Deloitte University in TX for the Global Manager Milestone Program and I finally got the time to step back, reflect and wrap my arms around the responsibility of being a people leader at a company like Deloitte. From live ‘leadership skills lab’ with Manager peers from across the Green Dot to many moments of connection and learning from their experiences and perspectives, my cup is full. Deloitte recently coined ‘Moments that Matter’ as a way to give team members concrete and practical ways to execute against Deloitte’s strategy and a few of these moments really came to life for me this week at DU: 1. Own it - reflecting on some of the best leaders I’ve had in the past made me realize that it is so impactful to ‘go to bat’ for your people; more importantly, the leaders I admire both share the recognition when the team is successful and also own the team’s mistakes, recognizing that accountability falls on their shoulders to support, guide and coach the team. 2. Walk in their Shoes - trust can be built by taking yourself ‘out of your own shoes’ and doing your best to understand a client, a partner, a leader’s POV. Building trust is absolutely critical in a context where so many of our workplace experiences and interactions are digitally driven and it is easy to disconnect the human from the equation.  3. Up their Game - feedback, when done well, can be such a gift. As a people leader, I must strategically invest time in helping my team members up their game. Can’t wait to bring these learnings to life as I return back!

🎉 Celebrating 1 Year at Deloitte 🎉 It's been an incredible journey filled with growth, challenges, and countless opportunities for learning. I'm thrilled to mark this milestone and reflect on the invaluable lessons I've gained along the way. Key Learnings: 1. #Collaboration: Working alongside talented individuals has taught me the power of teamwork and the importance of leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve success. 2. #Adaptability: In a dynamic environment like Deloitte, adaptability is key. I've learned to embrace change, stay agile, and thrive in ever-evolving landscapes. 3. #Continuous Learning: Every project has been a chance to expand my skill set and knowledge base. I've discovered the value of lifelong learning and the role it plays in staying ahead in the industry. 4. #Client/customer Focus: Putting the client at the center of everything we do has been a fundamental principle. Understanding their needs, challenges, and goals has been pivotal in delivering impactful solutions. 5. #Leadership: Whether leading a project or supporting a team member, I've honed my leadership skills and learned the importance of empowering others to achieve their full potential. I'm incredibly grateful for the support of my colleagues, mentors, and leaders at Deloitte who have made this journey truly fulfilling. Here's to many more years of growth, innovation, and success together! #Deloitte #OneYearAnniversary #CareerJourney #ProfessionalGrowth

As I celebrate my sixth anniversary at Accenture, my heart is filled with an overwhelming sense of accomplishment, gratitude, and motivation. These past six years have been an incredible journey of #growth, #learning, and #achievement. I am deeply thankful for the opportunities that this firm has provided me and for the unwavering support of my colleagues and mentors. As I reflect, these six learnings have helped me thrive and I believe would be a good guide for other leaders. 1. Move forward in courage - True growth, learning, and achievement come not from avoiding challenges, but from facing them with courage and perseverance. 2. You Define Your Role, not vice versa - Embrace the expanding role, for within its breadth lies the potential to inspire, innovate, and lead with purpose. 3. Have a point of view - In the embrace of comfort or amidst the adventure, never forget to maintain your perspective and nurture your network, ensuring opportunities for collaboration and shared experiences. 4. Lead the path - To be a role model is not just to inspire, but to illuminate the path for others, guiding them towards their own greatness. 5. Prioritize wellbeing - Leadership is not about invulnerability; it's about embracing vulnerability with strength, fostering wellbeing, and inspiring others to do the same. 6. Truly care for your team - Leadership is not about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge. - Simon Sinek Over the course of six years, I've harnessed my confidence to broaden my role and make a more significant impact. I've linked my strengths to the needs of the community, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. As I continue my journey towards an extraordinary future, I'm committed to bringing others along and creating positive change together. Thank you for the inspiration, support and mentorship along my journey Lana Grimes Madhusudhan Chakravarthi Maanbir Singh Jal Master Lakshmi C Venkatraghavan C. Ajay Vij

From Being Recognised to handing out Recognitions to Practitioners😌, - A Servant Leader's Journey in the Corporate World by Mr Sambhav! To be honest: never been a fan of Linking posts where people learn management lessons on a daily basis from cricket matches or from their daily chores. (Expecting a bunch of new posts given the World cup Season xD) However, Things felt slightly different today when I received a Linkedin notification where I was tagged in a recognition post from a Team member. The right word I am looking for is probably 'Feeling ecstatic' for recognising great talents! Over the past 2 years, I have reaped the benifits of being a better manager at the workplace, thanks to my Alma mater - Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli ; practical lessons on 'How a manager isn't supposed to be at the workplace' from various members at the workplaces I have been at and from bitter-sweet experiences from my friends xD Corporate World is not for the faint hearted indeed. Its nothing short of a roller-coaster ride much like the airing of the new Season of House of Dragons( Plots, Strategies, Downfalls, Victories and it goes on...). But at the heart of the activities in Corporate World, I believe every Individual starts their career and has an innate need of being Recognised at the Workplace for their Efforts(For the management lesson lovers : Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs where Recognition is a lower version of Esteem). I do realise the value in those Linkedin articles where People post about their Recognitionsat work place and their sense of accomplishments. Anyway, Crux of the Story - You fell in the pit again and learnt a management lesson again didn’t you..xD How about me? - I am full with the sweet words from a Team member who admires me as a manager and I don't need Food for a day or two!! My Moral of the Story - Recognise People ,Value their presence and nurture their Growth. Kindness doesn't cost a thing. Instill values in folks and their work in turn will pay rich dividends to the Organisation! Going out on a limb and assuming my Manager also agrees here! 😜 https://lnkd.in/gE8MeVVJ #Values #Leadership #ManagementLessons #OrgBehavior #Corporate #CorporateWorld #ServantLeadership #Teamwork #Success #culture

Career 1.0 is in the books. 30 years in consulting with 27.5 at Deloitte. At 21, I would have never imagined my professional life would have turned out as it did. Deloitte was the best move I ever made and provided opportunities and experiences that will last a lifetime - from leading large global projects, coaching and developing the next generation, and being on the leadership team overseeing practice operations. Above the career aspects, the deep friendships I've made and take with me are the most valuable. It is with gratitude that I can make this change, close this chapter, and explore what's next. What is next? Career 2.0? I don't know yet. Stay tuned!

#3 The company giving you low increments will always have budgets for the following: - Leadership offsite near the beach or at the mountains - Stay and travel in 5-star hotels for foreign visitors/employees - Sponsorships for seminars - Hosting parties for anyone but employees - Leadership bonuses #fraud #whistle #companies #india #foreign #dignitaries #increments #feedback #performance #kpmg #ey #deloitte #big4