🔥 When talking about your work feels awkward

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You’ve Done the Work… But You Don’t Really Talk About It

You’ve worked hard, delivered results, and made an impact. But when it comes to talking about those results, you feel really awkward.

You pause, second-guess your words, and wonder if sharing your progress might come across the wrong way.

You’re not alone, so many of us feel this way.

We want to do great work but we don’t want to feel like we’re bragging. 

But here’s the truth, visibility and humility can coexist.

Today’s edition discusses how to be clear and confident about the impact you’ve created.

💡 Reframe what you’re actually doing

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

This week I’m in Dubai where I just led a workshop on how to talk about your work.

And this is the reframe I want to share with you today. Talking about your wins isn’t self-promotion, it’s communication.

It gives others context, helps your manager see progress, and builds alignment across teams.

When you share clearly, and the outcomes are valuable, it’s not self-promotion. You’re demonstrating accountability and leadership.

Here’s how to do it: