1:1 preparation

1:1s that actually build your career

Your weekly 1:1 is one of the most underused career levers you have. Most people show up with status updates. The ones who get promoted show up with wins, blockers, and growth signals — consistently.

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What great 1:1 prep looks like

🏆 Lead with wins

Share a specific accomplishment from the past week — with the outcome, not just the activity. It trains your manager to see you as a high performer.

🚧 Name real blockers

Come with a specific blocker you need help with. This shows strategic thinking and gives your manager a chance to actually be useful.

📈 Signal growth

Mention one thing you learned or got better at. Managers advocate hardest for people they see actively developing.

How Tally helps

Walk in prepared. Every time.

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Log wins as they happen during the week

When something good happens — a positive Slack message, a shipped feature, a compliment in a meeting — log it in Tally before you forget. By 1:1 time, you have a real list.

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Filter your ledger before the meeting

Pull up wins from the last 7 days. Pick one that's most relevant to your current goals or the promotion conversation you're building toward.

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Build visibility without bragging

Sharing specific, evidence-backed accomplishments isn't boasting — it's professional communication. Tally makes it easy to be concrete without feeling self-promotional.

Make your next 1:1 count

Start logging wins today. Show up differently to every 1:1 from here on.

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