In today's ever-evolving workplace, it is crucial to develop effective strategies for managing up to your supervisors, managing across institutions, and navigating organizational structures. It also takes self awareness, resilience, creativity and guts! As recruiters we often have a front-row seat to what hiring managers are looking for in candidates, internal and external. We will explore the art of managing from your seat -- whether in an on-site office or from a remote desk -- and provide you with ideas, insights and practical techniques to cultivate strong relationships with supervisors and peers while influencing the decision-making process, and how to work effectively with key influencers and advisors. We will explore how to effectively communicate your ideas, progress and results to supervisors, ensuring your contributions are acknowledged and appreciated, setting you up for career growth and with ownership of your future.