From promotion to paralysis: The untold struggles of rising too fast

Tolu’s story begins with a celebratory LinkedIn post announcing her unexpected promotion to Head of Strategy.

The post garnered admiration and praise, but behind the scenes, she was quietly unravelling. Her manager had resigned abruptly, and she was chosen to fill the gap not because she was ready, but because she was visible and seemingly capable.

Tolu’s story begins with a celebratory LinkedIn post announcing her unexpected promotion to Head of Strategy.

The post garnered admiration and praise, but behind the scenes, she was quietly unravelling. Her manager had resigned abruptly, and she was chosen to fill the gap not because she was ready, but because she was visible and seemingly capable.