Relationship Building
Visibility Anxiety in Leadership: Why You’re Not Saying What You Know Is True
I’ve lived this moment too many times to count. You’re about to say something clear and true. Right before it leaves your mouth, your body clenches. You soften the edge. You add context you didn’t need. Or you say nothing at all. Most people call this being thoughtful, and in many ways, it is.…
Read MoreHesitating Before Reaching Out?
There’s often a quiet pause before we allow ourselves to be more visible. It may appear simple, like hesitating before reaching out. Whether it’s sending an email, extending an invitation, or introducing our work to someone new, something stops us in our tracks. On the surface, nothing is wrong. The outreach is thoughtful. The…
Read MoreWhy Getting Pitched is Triggering (& What It Might Be Costing You)
We’ve heard (and maybe made) the complaints. Ugh. Another cold pitch in my DMs. Don’t connect with me only to sell me something. I hate when people slide into my inbox with a sales script. On social media platforms, this sentiment is practically its own genre. I get it. Many pitches are awkward, misaligned,…
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