I am not shy to admit that I’m a dummy in some areas of life.

Sports.

Car maintenance.

Putting on makeup.

Keeping plants alive.

The first six months in a new job.

I used to think it was shameful and embarrassing to admit I didn’t know what I didn’t know.

So I avoided conversations and people who could have enlightened me, and played the “hiding and waiting” game.

If I hide my ignorance well, they will never find out that I didn’t know what they were talking about.

If I wait long enough, they will forget they asked me the difficult question, and I won’t have to answer.

If I could go back in time and talk to my younger self, I would give her a big hug and tell her:

Ask — because you are surrounded by wise, intelligent, kind, and generous souls who want to help.

Ask — so you can find the answers sooner, and shorten the path to competence.

Ask — so you can move on to other important tasks, instead of sitting fearfully in the shadows of “being found out”.

P.S. Perhaps you’re struggling to figure out how to be seen, heard, and known so you can progress in your career, and you’re wondering if it means having to change who you are to stand out.

On Thursday 5 September 7-8pm AEST (Melbourne), I’m hosting a FREE Zoom workshop called BOOST YOUR WORK VISIBILITY, in partnership with the Wyndham Learning Festival and Wyndham Council.

I’ll be sharing three key strategies to help you increase your professional profile WITHOUT having to change your personality or act extroverted, whether you’re working in corporate or in your own business.

Register HERE to have your questions answered during the session, and I’ll send you the Zoom link closer to the date.