Thoughts of the day #sasqilogi
Many of us naturally shy away from self-promotion, seeing it as ‘showing off’. However, it’s necessary to ensure others view us as competent and knowledgeable. You cannot wait and hope that someone will notice your achievements. Women are very good at doing the background work, but tend to shy away from the limelight when credit is allocated. So next time you prepare a killer presentation, ensure you are the one who gives it. Next time you write a great proposal, make sure you are the one who pitches it to the client. It is always the front person who gets the credit: even when they acknowledge the contribution of others the assumption is they have done the most work. So step forward and ensure that the credit goes where it is due. These are just a few ways to ensure that the impression others have of you is an accurate reflection of who you are and what you do. Careers are made up of opinions the others hold of you: make sure that you manage those opinions and don’t leave them to