Meredith Fineman, author and women's advocate, joins to discuss the art of self-promotion, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the differences between men and women when it comes to bragging. They also explore the responsibility of media creators, the lasting impact of bullying, and provide strategies for framing accomplishments and carving out personal visibility.
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Quick takeaways
Bragging is necessary for professional recognition and overcoming imposter syndrome and past experiences of bullying.
Having a well-crafted bio is crucial for effective self-promotion, including long, short, and two-line bios that align with target audience preferences.
Embracing dissent and acknowledging fear as a normal part of the process is essential for navigating self-doubt and resistance when sharing accomplishments.
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The Power of Bragging and Overcoming Self-Doubt
Bragging may be difficult for many, but it is necessary to gain recognition and opportunities professionally. People often have doubts and fears about talking about their accomplishments, which can stem from imposter syndrome and past experiences of bullying. Overcoming these challenges involves being proud, loud, and strategic when self-promoting. The key is to showcase your work and achievements in a way that resonates with your target audience and goals. It is important to be consistent and repetitive in your messaging and to leverage platforms like personal websites and bios to share your accomplishments with confidence.
Effectively Crafting Bios to Highlight Accomplishments
Bios are an essential bragging tool, particularly in professional contexts. It is crucial to have a long, short, and two-line bio that reflect your achievements and goals. The long bio should include all relevant wins, awards, and endorsements. The short bio should be a condensed version that maintains consistency with the long bio. The two-line bio is typically used on social media and requires conciseness and impact. The bios should align with your target audience's preferences and keep in mind the importance of consistency and repetition.
Embracing Dissent and Understanding Fear
Dissent should be seen as a sign of making an impact and resonating with an audience. It is natural for people to have differing opinions and reactions to your work. Embracing dissent means acknowledging that your ideas and perspectives are powerful and can evoke strong reactions. Fear is a normal part of the process, but it should not hold you back from sharing your accomplishments and having a bold and compelling point of view. By understanding that fear is normal and dissent is powerful, you can navigate self-doubt and resistance more effectively.
The Power of Bragging and Overcoming Fear of Judgment
Bragging better is about overcoming the fear of judgment and realizing that people will have opinions regardless. By embracing self-promotion and sharing accomplishments, individuals can attract positive attention and opportunities. It is essential to emphasize the importance of stating what you make and talking about money, even though it may feel uncomfortable. Stating fees and discussing finances helps others identify their worth and ask for what they deserve.
Navigating Self-Deprecation and Verbal Undercutting
There is a difference between self-deprecation and verbal undercutting. Self-deprecation, when accompanied by a strong message, can be endearing and relatable. On the other hand, verbal undercutting makes the listener uncomfortable and diminishes the value of one's work. It is crucial to find a balance and communicate confidently about achievements without undermining oneself. This includes using the right tone and language when discussing personal projects or accomplishments to ensure that the audience perceives the message positively.
Meredith Fineman joins us to talk about the art of bragging. We discuss why the world needs you to talk about your work, why so many people experience imposter syndrome, how to brag in your bio, why men tend to struggle less than women when it comes to bragging, and much more. Meredith is a writer, author, entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host and women's advocate. She is the author of Brag Better.