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If you’ve ever been told you ‘just need to be more assertive’, or felt unappreciated when you go the extra mile and put yourself last, then this article is for you.  Because there is a better way to live your life, at home and at work, than constantly seeking approval and acceptance from others. What […]

Five ways to stop people pleasing at work

People pleasing

‘’If I work harder than everyone else, they won’t find out I am not as good as they think I am’’ ‘’I only got promoted because no one else wanted it’’ ‘’They only gave me the chance because they like me’’ Does this sound familiar? It may be that you have an inner imposter running […]

‘’If I work harder than everyone else, they won’t find out I am not as good as they think I am’’

Imposter Syndrome

One of the most difficult things about promotion, or a career change, is that it brings with it a perceived change in identity.  You got really good at your job, you were exceptional, so you were promoted. And perhaps now you’re not ‘doing the doing’, you’re the one developing those who are.  So if you’re […]

Who are you now? 

Imposter Syndrome