“How do I establish credibility, how do I demonstrate my experience, without sounding arrogant?”I’m easily asked this question at least 5 times a week.We like to think that ‘our experience and expertise speaks for itself’, but that’s not always (often) the case.In this episode I talk about why it’s important to tell your ‘brag stories’ in a way that establishes credibility so people WANT to listen to you, without sounding like a twat. I also share HOW to do this in a way that people want to know more.Listen in to hear:Why it’s PERFECTLY normal to struggle with talking about yourself, let alone ‘talking yourself up’Why you NEED to talk yourself up in order to showcase how you can be of greater serviceWhy your work DOESN’T speak for itself (even if it should) and how you can draw attention to your workHow ‘brag bag stories’ can change how others perceive you, as well as how you perceive yourselfWhy, if it’s true, ‘it ain’t bragging’How to overcome cultural barriers to ‘bragging’How ‘bragging’ can actually help you serve more peopleOther episodes mentioned in this episode7 - Overcoming Why Me - How I manage imposter syndrome 33 - an extended episode, a Speaking with Impact workshop I ran which dives deep into how to ‘brag’ without sounding arrogantAlso mentioned in this episode, The Impact Club where like-minded, impact-orientated leaders are supported to make their dent in the universe.

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