Ep 64 – Leveraging Strengths: How Are You Missing Out by Undermining Your Super Strengths?

Do you undervalue yourself and your skills? Here’s how to get better at leveraging your strengths and building your personal brand

 

 

Leveraging Strengths in Career: A Missed Opportunity for Many Women

Women undermine themselves all too easily.

And it costs.

Have you ever considered that what you do naturally – those skills and activities you excel at with ease – could actually be your super strengths?

• Maybe you’re incredibly organized?
• Or have the unique ability to distil complex information into simple language?
• Or perhaps you’re exceptionally approachable?

These abilities come so effortlessly and naturally to you because they are your super strengths…

And yet, they are probably the talents women undermine the most.

“Surely everyone can do that?” you might doubtfully question…

“Oh, I’m nothing special…” you might self-deprecatingly say…

Well, I’m here to remind you that those effortless skills could indeed be your most prized assets, and it’s crucial to recognize and value them accordingly!

Here’s something interesting I said in this ep about strengths:

“What are you undermining most about yourself right now?”  (Rebecca Allen, Career Success Coach and host of Her Ambitious Career podcast)

 

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• You’ll love this ep: How to Make a Positive Impact, Feel Valued & Get Paid
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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 12 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!