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    137 — one three seven
    Personal career strategy

    Strong work.
    A stronger
    position.

    Turn the work you do into the recognition, pay and opportunities you’re working for.

    See how it works
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    Illustrative 137 Today plan, week 4 of 13, in an iPhone, showing a promotion exampleA clearer next move
    The work is only half the story

    Your year is being
    decided in a room
    you’re not in.

    An open doorway into a meeting where career decisions are made

    Good work needs someone to see it, understand it and make the case for it. 137 helps you work on that part, too.

    Sound familiar?

    “Got passed over again. Same vague feedback: ‘keep doing what you’re doing.’”
    PASSED OVER
    Showing workplace quotes 1 of 6.
    Your situation. Your strategy.

    A clearer read.
    A better move.

    Bring the context, the people involved and what you want to change. Work out what matters before you decide what to do.

    Illustrative 137 strategy conversation in an iPhone, showing a promotion example
    Illustrative promotion scenario

    Turn “keep doing what you’re doing” into a question they can answer.

    The words to use
    “What is the bar, what evidence is missing from my case, and who makes the decision?”

    A specific question for Alex, ahead of Friday’s 1:1.

    The 1·3·7 system

    Build a stronger
    position, week
    by week.

    A 13-week program to focus your effort where it can change the next decision.

    One bold move.

    Choose a decision worth influencing. The promotion bar. The pay conversation. The chance to lead.

    Three weekly reps.

    Build evidence, visibility and support through three connected actions. Know who to speak to, what to bring and what to say.

    Seven principles.

    Read power, timing and the unwritten rules. Use what happens this week to make a better move next week.

    What this looks like in a week

    Build the case.
    Change the conversation.

    In this promotion example, each action builds on the last. The point is a stronger position when the decision comes.

    1. Monday

      Put your case in writing.

      Record the guest-checkout work: what you led, the decision you made and the contribution you can show.

      What you gain

      Evidence beyond
      “I worked hard.”

    2. Wednesday

      Ask Alex for the gap.

      Send the specific question before your Friday 1:1. Ask about the bar, the missing evidence and who decides.

      What you gain

      A way to test
      the promotion path.

    3. Friday

      Agree what happens next.

      Recap what Alex says, the questions still open and a date to revisit. Use the answers to decide your next move.

      What you gain

      A clearer basis for
      staying—or moving on.

    What the work is for

    A stronger case.
    A clearer decision.

    Know what to build toward. Know where you stand. And when the path stays vague, see your options more clearly.

    Our manifesto

    The unwritten rules
    should belong to everyone.

    Read our manifesto
    A little more clarity

    Good questions.

    Who is 137 for?

    People doing strong work who want a clearer path to promotion, better pay or bigger scope. Especially when the feedback is vague, the goalposts keep moving, or the work isn’t getting seen.

    How is this different from generic advice?

    The strategy starts with what is actually happening in your workplace: your goals, the people involved and the decision you want to influence. Turn that context into a concrete move, practical words and three connected actions. Your next move adapts as the situation changes.

    How long is the program?

    Your program follows 13 calendar weeks. Finish setup before 5 p.m. on Wednesday in your local time to start Week 1 that week. Later starts begin Week 1 the following Monday, with preparation and Coach available straight away. Each week brings one bold move and three connected reps. Monthly maintenance is optional afterward.

    How do I get access?

    137 is opening by invitation. Request an invite with your email and, optionally, a line about your situation. If you already have an access code, you can enter it below to unlock your beta seat.

    How does 137 handle my data?

    Your workplace context is personal. Read our privacy policy for details on how 137 collects, uses, and protects your information, including the AI services used to support your strategy.
    Your career. Your next move.

    Stop waiting
    to be noticed.

    The promotion. The pay conversation. The decision to stay or move on.
    Bring your situation and build a strategy for what comes next.