“Working out what’s holding you back in your career very much depends on what ambitions and goals you set for yourself,” explains Slingsby. What success looks like to one person will be different to another.

“Being held back could also be to do with your professional standing and how you behave in the workplace,” adds Slingsby. “Do you have a professional attitude? Do you meet the company’s ethos? Are you collaborative? Are you someone people can rely on? Do you deliver? These are all factors that will propel a person forward in their career. It’s about reflecting on who you are and how you are in the workplace.”

Of course, it may be your employer themselves that’s holding you back. Having an unsupportive line manager, a lack of development opportunities or feeling stuck in your role could all be factors.

For many of us, confidence and self-doubt are big barriers. Do you find yourself turning down opportunities because you don’t believe you can do it? Again, this is where celebrating your successes comes in. You can also get feedback from your line manager or a supportive colleague about your performance: what do they think your strengths are? What potential do they see in you?

“It’s about being proactive, not reactive”: how to realise your full career potential