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Real Questions + Expert Answers
We’re starting something new.
Each Friday, we’ll feature a real career question and invite an expert to weigh in with guidance you can actually use.
This week’s Q&A tackles something many of us struggle with, what you can do when talking about your work feels uncomfortable.
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Today we’re talking about building visibility when self-promotion feels uncomfortable, in partnership with Flourish360 Coaching.
When talking about your work feels awkward
I really want to achieve the next level in my career, but I feel like my professional brand is pretty much nonexistent. I have a bare bones LinkedIn profile and I feel almost embarrassed to talk about my work publicly. How can I move past that awkward feeling and start to elevate my online presence?