I had grand plans to send this on my birthday last week. But between spotty airport WiFi and a suitcase that mysteriously weighed 10kg more on the return trip (how?!), life had other ideas.
So whenever you’re reading this, know the 15 truths I share below are meeting you exactly where you need to be met.
For the Time-Crunched
Here’s the lightning-round version:
- Not everything deserves your reaction. (Your energy is currency – spend it wisely.)
- Job security is a fairy tale. Focus on career security – built on visibility. (More below ↓)
- Your silence isn’t humility – it’s invisibility. (The right people can’t find you if you’re hiding.)
Three Truths That Changed Everything
1. “Job security is dead. Career security is built on visibility.”
Marie (name changed), a brilliant tech exec, told me after her layoff: “I was so good at my job, I forgot to be good at being seen.”
Try this today:
- Share one idea in an important meeting (even if you are nervous).
- Comment on a leader’s post with one genuine insight (not just “Great points!”).
2. “Your mind is a storyteller. Not a truth-teller.”
How much time have you lost to thoughts like:
- “They’ll think I’m arrogant.”
- “I need more credentials first.”
Try this today:
- Catch the thought (like a sneaky pickpocket).
- Ask: “Is this helping or harming me?”
- Swap it for: “I’ll figure it out as I go.”
(This is why mindset work is the backbone of Elevate – because brilliant women sabotage themselves with outdated mental software.)
3. “If you don’t tell your story, someone else will.”
And trust me – they’ll get it wrong.
Start small:
- Keep a “Hell Yes” file of wins (big and tiny).
- Practice saying: “What I’m proud of is…” (We workshop this in Elevate until it feels natural.)