Ep 49 – Is Submissively Asking For Permission Affecting Your Credibility?

Building credibility at work and becoming more influential depends a great deal on how you show up at work. Here’s how to stop asking for permission and owning your authority

In this episode, ”Is Asking For Permission Diminishing Your Power?’  I am sharing all sorts of language that you could be using that is holding you in a submissive state and damaging your credibility and authority.

• I am sharing 10 different ways in which the language you choose can diminish your power
• We are talking about perception and how you actually intend to come across, versus the impression you are creating through your choice of words
• I am explaining how politeness and humbleness are important but can still be achieved whilst maintaining your authority
• Use these tips to build your authority at work, build credibility and show the world what you’ve really got!

Episode Quote:

“When you ask to ‘squeeze into someone else’s diary’ or say ‘I’ll just take up 4 minutes of your time’, the underlying subconscious message here is ‘I won’t take up space; I won’t take up your precious times; Your time is more valuable than mine’. This kind of seemingly innocent language gives your counterpart all the power and all the decision making capability. It also gives them the perception that you feel ‘less than’ and less important.”  (Rebecca Allen, Career Success Coach and host of Her Ambitious Career podcast)

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• Ep 45 – The Changing Career Landscape: Women & Success in Their 20s, 30s and 40s
• Ep 53 – How to Thrive in a Male Dominated Environment

Links:

• Get Rebecca’s FREE GUIDE: ‘The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get Promoted’ 
• Visit Rebecca www.illuminategrowth.com.au
• Ready to prioritise your career? Schedule a FREE 15-minute Career Strategy Call with Rebecca 
• Here’s a related ep: How to Do Office Politics Your Way, with guest Dessi Silassie
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About Rebecca:

Hi, I’m Rebecca Allen and I’m an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I’ve worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they’ve got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I’m a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I’d love to connect with you!