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 you try to be more ‘assertive’? Imagine you are in…

The surprising fear behind the networking introduction moment— and how to use a whole new approach. — In a recent conversation with a client about networking fear, I dug down into why answering the question ‘what do you do’ was so excruciating! The answer puts a slight twist on the obvious fear of not knowing how to put the answer clearly. This is what my client said: …

3 steps to transform your approach to conversations with strangers. At some point, you or someone you know will have said something like :— “I am not a fan of small talk” or “I hate small talk” or “I’m useless at making small talk.” Regardless of whether the context is…

3 Steps to being brave realistically — You have heard the first part of this phrase trotted out — and you might have read the classic book by Susan Jeffers. But — how can you really approach the message behind this well-known phrase? Try this realistic approach — step by step bravery. Feel the fear — get…

How do you stop self-consciousness holding you back. — “The less self-consciousness you are, the easier it is to be yourself, and to join in spontaneously with what is going on around you.” Gillian Butler What happens when you are about to enter a ‘social interaction’ situation with a room full of strangers? Is it anything like the image…

A mindset tweak to sort your fear of compliments. Have you ever been in a situation where you are desperate to escape or distract when someone compliments or praises you? To some this might sound ridiculous and irrational in the extreme — but many readers will recognise this feeling. Rational? Who said all feelings had to be rational?! Feelings…

How to stop feeling wrong about being assertive 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! In this article we’re going to debunk the misconception that being assertive means being bossy. …

Conquering Self-Doubt and Demotivation Squashers in Your Solopreneur Journey — Use your ‘why’ wisely. You are likely to be a robot if you are avoiding feeling overwhelmed by self-doubt and demotivation on your path to building a successful business? I assume you are a human! I want to share a fresh perspective from my ‘unsquasher’ tool kit — to help you conquer the FIBs…

The power of pursuing a portfolio career — despite what ‘they’ might say! “Portfolio careers allow you to explore a variety of opportunities, build diverse skills, and pursue multiple passions simultaneously. By not pigeonholing yourself into a single career path, you can create a fulfilling and sustainable career that aligns…