Episode 2.9: Success, From Here to Kathmandu

Rank Success: Police Promotion and Leadership Podcast

Welcome to Episode 9 of Season 2, 'Year of the Tiger'. Here I discuss success stories literally from here to Kathmandu. I spend a few minutes introducing the core themes of the video, then get into the feedback and learning points for consideration. I share success stories and insights from England & Wales forces, PSNI, and one of the many recent successful officers who contacted me about their 2022 An Garda promotion competition..

The 'competition' is an element that many officers forget about. Particularly when their experience to date has been "merely" to hit a pass mark on an exam (or leadership qualification in Police Scotland). This feels challenging enough, yet the next hurdle is even higher and can vary each year, with forces choosing only the BEST available promotion candidates. Being an effective promotion candidate is different to being an effective operational cop, and so can be frustrating for those who have great talent to offer forces. Particularly when the forces themselves do little to support their own officers with relevant leadership and promotion CPD.

These are the exact reasons why I started Rank Success, to support great cops become great future leaders in policing. The Kathmandu reference is in relation to a fascinating story of an officer shutting themselves in a hotel room, one of the few places with an internet connection, to complete their promotion application while on a trip to climb Mt Everest! I found the dedication inspiring, was encouraged by the fact they told me my digital toolkit was invaluable, and their result was among the best in force.

About me: As a coach/mentor supporting UK (and beyond!) police promotion candidates, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful guidance and information to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD, please share it to help develop others. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.

For more FREE support on your promotion journey to success, I have blogs and YouTube videos for you. Of course, if you want comprehensive, in-depth and structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits and 4 hr Video Masterclass will support you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process. Even better, use discount code RSGUIDES20 for 20% off anything at checkout!

See more free Rank Success content to read, watch and listen in the following places...

Main Blog: https://policepromotion.blog

Premium eGuides & Video Masterclass content: https://www.ranksuccess.co.uk

Police Hour Blogs: https://policehour.co.uk/category/police-promotion

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRM4aUxiSEPzmslrur6KToQ