Working Hard with Grace Beverley How to actually futureproof your career and get promoted with Vanessa Kingori
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Dec 8, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, Vanessa Kingori, a notable business leader and former publishing director at British Vogue, shares her journey through top media brands and into Google UK. She discusses the importance of joy as a productivity driver and how energy rhythms affect performance. Vanessa emphasizes overcoming fear and comparison while advocating for giving value over entitlement. She highlights the need for continuous learning and diversity of thought, offering advice on future-proofing careers through networking and adaptability.
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Quit Comparing And Compete With Yourself
- Stop comparing your start to others' curated endpoints and measure progress only against your past self.
- Accept that fear exists, graft early, and be audacious enough to speak up when you have ideas.
Treat Your Career As Chapters
- Careers happen in chapters: sprint phases of hustle should be followed by rest and reflection.
- Sustained hustle burns you out, so plan ebbs and flows deliberately.
Pitch Value Before Asking For Mentorship
- Offer value first when seeking senior time: propose an exchange and help before asking for mentorship.
- Send thoughtful observations and offer practical help to earn meaningful conversations with leaders.