Are you hiding?

Opportunities can not find their way to you if they don't know you are looking for them. 
Opportunities within your organization and external to your organization. 

I was taught, 'It's not what you know, it's who you know.'
And, that isn't actually accurate. 
it's actually "It's not who you know, it's who knows you."

I have learned this over my last five years of self employment. Initially I just thought my talents and skills would lead to a full practice. But gradually I realized I had to put myself out there. I had to promote my skills. I had to tell people (lots of them) what I did. I had to get over wondering what others were thinking when I boldly stated, "I know I can help you."  I had to stop hiding and waiting to "be discovered." I had to lead with what I taught - embracing discomfort, 

The number one cause of missing out on opportunities is hiding. 
And hiding comes in many forms.

• Not self promoting (does that make you cringe?)
• Engaging in invisible work
• Assuming others see your contribution and value.
• Worrying that you aren't qualified for a job you desire so not applying
• No LinkedIn presence
• Staying quiet in meetings
• Not telling your boss of your long term aspirations
• Not actively networking even before you are ready to make the leap
• Not telling everyone you know that you are looking for work 
• Only applying to jobs where you meet 90% of the desired qualifications
• Telling yourself you would be putting another out by asking to have an informational interview with them
• Justifying staying where you are even when you know you are meant for more
• Focussing on your fear of making a mistake, looking foolish, getting out of your lane, instead of stretching, learning, contributing

I coach a lot on hiding. 
I coach women who don't want to be seen as braggarts.
I coach women who have been good students who often keep their heads down and get the job done assuming others will take note and promotions will follow.
I coach women who talk themselves out of reach jobs
I coach women who worry what others will think
I coach women who are kind, team oriented, and doers, sometimes to a fault.

I was this woman so I know how to coach these women. 

If you are ready to pivot, get promoted, launch a business you must embrace getting visible.  There is no way around it. 

I coach women how to do this with femininity, leaning into their strengths, through relationship building, letting go of people pleasing, and accepting the inevitable discomfort - in fact, running toward the discomfort. 

If you know that your hiding is holding you back, book a free one hour chat with me to assess where you are and where you want to be and let me offer some suggestions for getting you from before to after.