Asking for a promotion is tricky - but it can feel even trickier to ask for one when your company is going through a period of restructuring, stagnation, or layoffs. How are you supposed to advocate for your growth when there seemingly is no growth inside your company? The answer to this question is probably going to surprise you. In today's episode, I'm explaining why periods of stagnation are actually the best time to initiate promotion discussions and I'm walking you through how to approach the process in a thoughtful yet highly effective way.