169: Standing out while Fitting in
This episode explores the tension between wanting to make and impact and wanting to conform to the norm. Is it possible to do both? What are the symptoms of too much blending in or even too much standing out –…
Self Belief Unsquashed
Self Belief Unsquashed
Being assertive is not being bossy!
What holds you back from being more assertive? Spot it and sort it. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you hesitated to speak up because you didn’t want to come across as bossy? Well, fear no more!…
How to Boost Your Small Business Visibility: Tips for ‘Shy’ Entrepreneurs
You pour your heart and soul into building your business. You are on your own and you work your socks off to meet the needs of your clients and make a positive impact on your community. But, when it comes…
The Pleasure of Pleasing
When does ‘people pleasing’ become a self-squashing habit? No, this article is not about intimate relationship matters. But — if you ‘went there’ it’s all good. You’ve connected to a very basic part of being human. Most of us get…
What if ‘being assertive’ makes you feel ‘aggressive’?
3 ways to be assertive whilst remaining true to your reflective, quieter self. ..we don’t have to give up our niceness to be powerful. Fran Hauser — The Myth of the Nice Girl Do you feel ‘out of character’ when…