Climbing straight up the corporate ladder is a path from a bygone era. Driving your own success within a company and advancing to a dream job is reliant on navigating the organizational structure and reaching for roles that aren’t an obvious fit. This can feel like a daunting path forward. Of course you need to work hard, but its how people see and trust you that will help get you to where you need to be. Many people even look to make a jump to another company – many times too soon. With his tips and stories, Patrick will explain how he views “the matrix” of an organization. You will learn the right tactics and new ways to set influence in motion, helping you climb to the next tree branch (hint: it’s not always directly overhead). Understand things like: when is the right time to take on a new role, how to prepare your current boss for your own change, and what should you really be visualizing for future success?