🔥 The quiet habit holding you back

When You Freeze at the Thought of Self-Promotion

You’ve worked really hard this year. But when it comes to talking about it, especially with your boss, you freeze.

It feels awkward. Maybe even a little self-serving. So you stay quiet, hoping your results will speak for themselves. 

But here's the reality, if you don't talk about your work, it becomes invisible. And invisibility doesn't lead to recognition.

Today’s Q&A focuses on how to get comfortable sharing your wins without feeling like you're bragging.

💭 Career Q&A

Hi there, this is Octavia, the founder of Fire Memos.

This week I'm addressing a challenge many high performers face - how to advocate for yourself when talking about your work doesn’t come naturally.

🧭 When you struggle to talk about your achievements

I'm proud of the results I've delivered, but I freeze when it comes to talking about them, especially with my boss. It feels self-serving, so I stay quiet. I want to change this, how do I get more comfortable with talking about my work?