Why is Talking About Ourselves So Darn Hard?

You may have been raised with the idea that talking about yourself -- or even worse bragging about yourself -- is rude and that people will think less of you. 

So you avoid it, feel uncomfortable when you do it and find yourself fumbling and mumbling. 

Talking about our accomplishments, knowing and articulating our worth makes a tremendous difference in the business world. Whether you have your own business or are in a career, we, as women, need to get more comfortable clearly sharing our successes and standing in the spotlight. Being in the spotlight isn’t about attention, it’s about deserved recognition. 

In this episode we’re talking about why talking about ourselves is something we need to get used to and how to become more comfortable doing it. 

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In this episode you’ll learn: 

How to use enthusiasm for what you do to propel you talk about yourself, it’s sharing with excitement versus talking with discomfort Tips to get over your fear of judgment - "Being judged isn't a reflection of you, it's a reflection of them.""Tea isn't even everyone's cup of tea."Why using jargon to make you sound like an expert doesn’t work, speak in plain English instead! The difference between bragging versus confidently talking about yourself - you aren't bragging if you are sharing your wins and your successesHow finding your people or cohort can help empower you to be a strong, successful woman  - Research shows how much more successful high-achieving women are when they surround themselves with a group of high-achieving women

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