Join us in this LinkedIn Live replay as Leanne Cooper, a seasoned Career Confidence Coach for corporate female leaders, shares invaluable insights on the power of self-promotion for career growth. Discover practical tips to navigate the discomfort often associated with self-promotion, such as taking small steps, celebrating your successes, and understanding the fine line between confidence and arrogance. We’ll tackle the hurdles and potential pushback, advocating for authenticity in your career journey. Leanne also advocates a professional development log as a strategic tool to acknowledge your achievements and prepare for future opportunities, empowering you to confidently and articulately highlight your workplace contributions.
Feeling inspired? Then tune into this LinkedIn Live replay with Leanne, where she gives expert strategies to go from self-doubt to self-belief and amplify your career confidence.
Timestamps
The discomfort with self-promotion (00:01:29)
Leanne explains why people are uncomfortable with self-promotion due to societal and cultural norms and lack of encouragement in childhood.
The importance of self-promotion (00:03:25)
Leanne emphasises the importance of self-promotion for career progression, highlighting the risks of being overlooked and the benefits it brings.
Personal example of successful self-promotion (00:06:39)
Elizabeth Willetts shares a personal example of successful self-promotion by putting herself forward for an award and its positive impact on her business.
Connect to your why (00:08:25)
Leanne advises connecting with why self-promotion matters, emphasising the need to make a business case for oneself to overcome discomfort.
Dealing with negative comments on self-promotion (00:11:41)
Leanne discusses the impact of negative comments on self-promotion and the importance of checking one’s intentions to distinguish between confidence and arrogance.
Starting small with self-promotion (00:14:24)
Leanne suggests starting small by showing, rather than telling, one’s expertise and value, thus easing the discomfort of verbalizing self-promotion.
Self-Promotion in the Workplace (00:17:12)
Leanne advises handling negative feedback and staying true to oneself in self-promotion at work.
Recognising Toxic Work Environments (00:19:09)
Identifying toxic work environments and considering the need for a job change.
Making Self-Promotion Easier (00:20:18)
Leanne suggests maintaining a professional development log and finding manageable starting points for self-promotion.
Authentic Self-Promotion Strategies (00:23:27)
Leanne provides tips on integrating self-promotion into everyday interactions and being intentional about small talk.
Utilising Professional Development Logs (00:24:29)
The benefits of professional development logs for confidence building and career progression.
Personalised Support from Leanne (00:26:13)
Leanne offers personalised support for transforming self-doubt into self-confidence and accelerating career progression.
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