Engagement SM knows I am up for promo to SM this year. I went to him to provide me opportunities and help me get there. He sounded supportive at that time. (Contd. below)

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This is on a crazy project. Lot goes wrong time to time. I try to show leadership in strategic discussions with new ideas to solve issues - sometimes try to bring it back when we drift. In response to what I do, have been accused by SM (almost threatened) of doing myself harm than good. Not sure I understood it. He didn’t say much. I am terrified - if I speak up then I am accused. If I don’t speak up, I am probably not 'making the difference’, certainly not gonna get better reviews, maybe just meet expectations. Meet expectations will not cut it in promo year. What should I do? I am MGR going for SM.

Ask other confidants for their take on the situation. They will know if you are an alarmist (I am the same way) or maybe they know this person and can give you advice.

My piece of advice is that in a promotion year you need to be careful in picking your roles. Once you get on the role it could be too late.

Best of luck though

Try and better understand what the SM is reacting to. You need more information on how to adjust.

My gut says you are offering solutions directly to the client without vetting in internal discussions for feasibility, pressure testing, etc. If there is truth to that, have discussions with your SM before the meeting.

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