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Why we all feel socially awkward—and what to do about it

After a year of isolation, social anxiety has never been more common. For a lot of us, socializing in person again feels both awkward and overwhelming. If you’ve been repeating “just be yourself” before and during most interactions (whether they’re social or work-related!) trust me, you’re not alone—I’m right there with you. In a recent…

How to show up with authentic confidence and ease in any interaction

Picture this real quick… You’re heading into your next presentation, meeting, or interview and you notice that, instead of feeling a familiar rush of anxiety, you actually feel grounded and excited to speak up. You trust your ability to bring the best of who you are to this interaction… even though you didn’t have as…

Break free from anxious “internal chatter” with this mindset trick

When it’s your turn to speak up and you feel that pressure to prove you know what you’re talking about—whether in a team meeting, on a client call, or even when pitching to investors… Do you ever feel a nervous “internal chatter” getting louder and louder inside of you? To the point where it feels…

The truth about “executive presence”

Have you ever been told that in order to succeed and move forward in your career, you need to… have more “executive presence” appear more confident and decisive, regardless of how you feel on the inside be more assertive (or even aggressive) in team calls or client meetings? Ugh—you’re NOT alone. And I’ll be honest…

How to stay true to yourself despite nerves, anxiety or pressure

Imagine it’s a Friday morning. You’re amped up on coffee and the fact that the weekend is around the corner. Heading into a meeting with your boss, you’ve got plans to speak up about an unclear expectation that’s been stressing you out. But five minutes into the meeting… you feel your nerves pulling you into…

5 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Wash Your Hands of 2020 [+ free worksheet!]

Before we jump into today’s blog post, make sure to download the FREE companion worksheet, 2020: Reflect and Reset, right here. It’ll take you through each step of today’s year in review, and help you reflect on all you’ve learned, and all the ways you’ve stretched and adapted in 2020. So grab your free copy…

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How would the people who know you best describe you?(Required)

You’re very in tune with yourself and those around you. You’re super empathetic and wise. You’re both supportive and assertive— a natural leader and partner.

You tell it like it is and never beat around the bush. You’re logical, analytical, and you’re exceptional at learning things quickly.

You’re perceptive, quick-witted, incredibly caring, and love to make others laugh. You’re always keeping things fun and interesting because you, yourself, hate feeling bored.

You are sensitive, creative and one-of-a-kind. You have a knack for challenging people to “zoom out” and see the big picture while simultaneously challenging the status quo.

Which GIF describes how you usually feel just before a high stakes situation, like presenting to an important group?(Required)

Which GIF describes how you WANT to feel just before a nerve-wracking conversation or presentation?(Required)

You have an idea for how to solve an issue your team has been dealing with. What’s holding you back from sharing it?(Required)

I know this is a solid idea, but I’m worried it will be written off as “unrealistic.”

I need to think of a clever way to pitch this, so that people are genuinely excited about the idea.

I want to look at all our data first. I don’t wanna propose a solution if it’s half-baked, that’d be a waste of everyone’s time...

I’m worried I might step on some toes or offend people by proposing this.

Think of your current professional goal—maybe you want to lock in a promotion, land a job that’s more aligned with your values, or grow your own thriving business! Which of the following “tracks” is playing on a loop in your mind?(Required)

The vision in my head is crystal clear, but I'm worried that I don't have the time or influence to achieve it in the way I'd like to.

If I go for this, I’d really be putting myself out there and I’m afraid I won’t be taken seriously.

I need to research and prepare more. If I don’t have everything mapped out, I’ll open myself up to unnecessary risk.

I know I have what it takes, but I’m afraid that I won’t be able to articulate myself clearly enough on the fly to convince people of my credibility.

Which frustrating piece of feedback have you received about your communication?(Required)

“You’re getting stuck in the weeds - help us understand why this is important in the grand scheme of things.”

“You seem stiff— can you ditch the script and trust that you know what you’re talking about?”

“You seem nervous - try to own what you’re saying more.”

“Your delivery feels scattered and “rambly,” which makes it hard to track your core message.”

What do you want to be *known for* professionally?(Required)

I want to be known for driving innovation and inspiring people to work toward a common purpose.

I want to be known as a go-to source for clear, reliable information—someone who’s adept at keeping everyone on-track and in-the-know.

I want to be known for empowering people and creating a safe space for them to be true to who they are.

I want to be known for lifting people’s spirits and making our work together something we’re all excited (rather than obligated) to do.

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