You’re intelligent and hardworking. You have a great work ethic. Day in and day out, you get the job done. So why aren’t you making a greater impact in your work? Why are other people getting ahead and making more money while you’re just getting by?
I see it every day- creative and talented businesswomen that are overworked, overwhelmed, and overlooked. Does this sound like you? Because it doesn’t have to be.
You’ve got so much to offer, so much value to add. It’s time to stand up and stand out in your work and your life. It’s time to get noticed! Are you ready?
I’ve been working on my workshop, Give Yourself a Promotion webinar, and speaking at several events about this idea of defining and communicating the value each of us has to offer. The value is there but for some explicable reason other people aren’t seeing it, or if they are, they aren’t rewarding it. That’s because it’s up to you!
I was poor throughout most of my school years. Not paycheck-to-paycheck poor but actual living on welfare, not having a coat in the winter poor. When I graduated high school I wanted to go to college but my family didn’t have any money to pay for school and the thought of racking up $40,000 or more in student loans when I didn’t even have wardrobe basics was overwhelming. I was struggling to barely get by.
Instead of going to college, I started working. At each job I worked hard and learned everything I could about not only my job, but other roles within the company, the organization, and business as a whole. I volunteered for special projects to expand my skill set and asked to be sent to seminars and training.
After 20+ years in business I had created a career for myself, providing high-level accounting and finance and management services. I didn’t make a career through luck or hard work, though I had both of those things, I did it by recognizing what I was good at, building those skills, and advocating for my own success.
Through my career I realized I have more to offer and my passion wasn’t in accounting and finance, but in coaching and consulting. I loved working one on one with employees and clients and helping them succeed. I transitioned from a career professional to entrepreneur, offering coaching and training. I overcame my social anxiety and became an accomplished speaker. I am living the life of my dreams!
Now you know my story and I want to know yours.
How will you stand up and stand out? I can help you get started in 3 steps. This is just the beginning of your success story!
Take some time to answer the questions below, or download the worksheet. Use these questions to get clear about the value you have to offer, who you’re offering it to, and how you can stand up and stand out in your work and your life as the professional you want to be.
Determine what you want to be known for
What parts of your work do you feel passionate about sharing? What knowledge, skill, or message do you want to be known for?
In what ways are you unique? How are you uniquely qualified to share your passion?
Define your audience of influence
What impact do you want to have in business?
Where do you want to have an impact? Is it in your organization, in your community? What group or groups do you want to influence?
Disseminate your position as an expert
How do you want to make an impact?
How can you embody your value? How can you communicate your unique value through your thoughts, your actions, your words, and your presence?
Excellent work! You’ve gotten some clarity around your value and how and where to communicate it. Or maybe you’re more confused than ever! Either way, you’re on the right track, I promise. And I can help you with the next steps. Join me for my Give Yourself A Promotion webinar, or contact me to book a strategy session to stand up and stand out in your work and your life!