Why you lack self-belief
It’s unlikely that there is one answer to this question about why you lack self-belief. Doing some exploration work on yourself will lead you to a number of what I call FIBs – fears, illusions and baggage – that could…
Unsquashing Confidence
Unsquashing Confidence
Self-esteem and confidence
Is it lack of confidence or low self-esteem that holds us back from being more visible? Picture the scene. You have an opportunity to do a short presentation at an event. You know it would be good for building your…
Stop feeling inadequate when comparing
If you are comparing and feeling inadequate – change the way you compare. How are you comparing? A question with a double meaning. Do I mean — ‘How well are you doing — compared to the ‘others’?’ Or do I…
How reliable is gut instinct
Should you go with your business gut instinct? Something doesn’t feel right – do you push through, walk away or adjust? You have worked hard growing your business but your ‘gut’ – or ‘gut brain’ – is sending inexplicable ‘warning’…
How to write a catchy post on LinkedIn
Showcase your personality and get noticed on LinkedIn – in a good way You want to get comments but you also want to be true to you. Is there a non-contrived way to write a catchy post on Linkedin? Writing…
How to stop your inner critic dumbing you down
Your inner critic has squashed your assertive skills and you have gone all people pleaser. Why are you dumbing down – to your detriment? Let’s start this exploration of ‘dumbing down’ with a quote from a rather beautiful book —…