The promotion conversation in a 1:1

What's judged: whether you understand the next level and can show evidence. Lead moves: Headline, Own, Next.

Template: your goal → evidence against the bar → the gap and a request.

"I'd like to be considered for senior this cycle. Over the last two quarters I led the migration and mentored two new hires, which I think maps to the scope and leadership criteria. What's the biggest gap you see, and can we pick a project that closes it?"