In a commentary piece published by The Age, the Brisbane Times, and the Sydney Morning Herald, Dr Kirstin Ferguson addresses the experience of being a “quiet achiever” and feeling passed over for promotions. The article frames the issue around workplace recognition and the role of self-advocacy, suggesting that colleagues who actively promote their own accomplishments may be more likely to be noticed by decision-makers. Across the three outlets, the focus is on how promotion pathways can depend not only on performance, but also on visibility, communication, and internal perception. The piece also reflects on workplace dynamics, implying that limited self-promotion can contribute to being overlooked, even when results are strong. While the commentary is directed at an audience that may relate to stalled career progress, it does not reference specific cases or organisations in the provided summaries. Overall, the coverage is consistent: it presents Ferguson’s view that colleagues may succeed by highlighting their achievements, and that people who do not do so may need to consider how their work is communicated and recognised.