Want a Raise or Promotion? Use the C.O.D.E Framework

Here's the menu:

• First, what is the C.O.D.E Framework?

• How I Started Using C.O.D.E to Get Big Career Wins

• 5 Actionable Steps to Implement C.O.D.E Today

• Case Study: Danielle (Name Changed for Privacy)

• Ready to Put C.O.D.E into Action?

Are you hitting a wall in your corporate career, wondering why you’re doing “all the right things” but still getting passed over for raises and promotions?

Finding it frustrating, exhausting, and borderline impossible to break through that invisible ceiling doesn’t mean you’re not good enough. It probably just means you haven’t learned the one framework that changes everything.

Lucky for you, I’m here to spill the tea on The C.O.D.E Framework—a game-changing approach to navigating your career like a total powerhouse and finally getting what you want.

Grab your emotional support iced coffee and let’s dive in, Glow-Getter.

First, what is the C.O.D.E Framework?

Never heard of the C.O.D.E Framework before? Don’t worry—this is not some dry corporate acronym you’ll forget in two seconds. It’s a bold, intentional approach I use with my clients to help them finally get seen, supported, and seriously paid for the value they bring to the table—without selling their soul to hustle culture.

In simple terms, C.O.D.E stands for:

• Clarity – Get crystal clear on your career desires. What do you want next—and why does it matter to you, not just your company?

• Own It – Know the value you bring. This is your moment to confidently say things like, “I’ve successfully managed similar projects and consistently delivered results ahead of schedule.”

• Decide to Be Heard – It’s not just about knowing your worth—it’s about giving yourself permission to take up space. Advocate for yourself, ask for the raise, pitch the promotion. Closed mouths don’t get big checks.

• Elevate My Energy – Show up as the version of you who already has what you want. That next-level role? That salary? Embody it now.

If you’ve been in corporate for a while, you’ve likely been told to “just work hard and wait your turn.” But real talk? That old advice is outdated. Raises and promotions go to those who lead themselves first—who confidently align, advocate, and act like a damn leader, no matter their current title.

And the beauty of the C.O.D.E Framework is that it gives you a structure to do exactly that. Here's how it can seriously shift your career:

• It gives you a strategic, repeatable approach to your growth.
  

• It puts you back in the driver's seat, no more waiting for permission.
  

• It blends mindset + execution so you don’t just plan it—you embody it.

How I Started Using C.O.D.E to Get Big Career Wins

You might look at me now—juggling a full-time career, raising two amazing kids as a single mom, and running Alchevate Coaching—and think, “She’s probably always had it together.”

But let me be real with you: I haven’t.

Not too long ago, I was burned out, underpaid, overachieving, and stuck in the cycle of hoping someone would finally recognize my worth. I knew I was capable of more, but I didn’t know how to ask for it—let alone own it.

That’s when I started developing and living by what I now call the C.O.D.E Framework—and everything started shifting:

• I got clear on what I actually wanted instead of chasing what looked good on paper.

• I learned to own my wins and speak to the real value I bring—without waiting for permission.

• I stopped relying on vague “hard work” and started using data and results to back me up.

• And most importantly, I began to elevate my energy and show up like the woman who already had what I was asking for.

This journey isn’t about being the loudest person in the room. It’s about being the most aligned, the most intentional, and the most unapologetically YOU.

5 Actionable Steps to Implement C.O.D.E Today

Okay, now you're vibing with C.O.D.E, but maybe you're like, "How do I actually start doing this?" Try these boss moves:

#1: Block 30 minutes this week to journal on what you really want next in your career. Clarity isn’t fluffy—it’s fuel.

#2: Be careful not to shrink your wins. Document your accomplishments monthly, even if no one asked. Your future self (and future raise convo) will thank you.

#3: Read this freebie: Land That Job With Targeted Storytelling—don’t let the title fool you. This guide will help you master how to share your value in a way that clicks whether your trying to land a job or go after that raise.

#4: Contact me here for a no-commitment chat about how C.O.D.E could work for your career path.

#5: Do not wait for your performance review to make your move. Start advocating now—promotions are often decided months before you’re told.

Pick one of these steps and do it before you shut your laptop today. Then hit the comments and let me know what you picked!

Case Study: Danielle (Name Changed for Privacy)

Danielle was a candidate I supported back when I was still working in recruiting. I didn’t know it then, but I was already using the C.O.D.E Framework—because I saw something in her that she couldn’t yet see in herself.

She had the experience. She had the results. But what she struggled with was confidence—and I knew that could be the one thing standing between her and a life-changing offer.

I didn’t want the hiring manager to pass her over simply because she didn’t sound confident enough in the interview. So I coached her—reminding her of her wins, helping her reframe her voice, and encouraging her to own her value.

She took it all in and showed up differently.

A few weeks later? Danielle accepted an offer with a $45K increase—getting her into the 6-figure club.

Ready to Put C.O.D.E into Action?

If you're feeling fired up and ready to actually implement the C.O.D.E Framework in your career, then you’ve got to catch the replay of The Career Confidence Code—a powerful workshop I hosted this week in collaboration with the EmpowerMe Hub.

Inside this session, I break down exactly how to Speak Up, Step Up, & Get What You Deserve—without shrinking, second-guessing, or selling out your values.

When you register for the replay, you’ll get:

• A free downloadable workbook to help you build your own iron-clad roadmap

• Sample script for negotiating raises and promotions with confidence

• Real-world tools to help you take up space in corporate and command your next level

This is more than a replay—it’s your career glow-up in motion.

Be sure to enter “Sasha E” in the “Who invited you?” field so you get the special bonuses I’ve got lined up for my Glow-Getters. 👇🏽

Don’t let another review cycle pass you by. It’s time to rise—with strategy, confidence, and soul.