Playing small robs us of our power. It stops us showing up as the person we really are.
In this episode we explore what all the ways playing small shows up in our lives, and how it robs us of our power. I’ll reveal how to stand in your power, in order to create the life and career you dream of.
My intention for this podcast is to support you, as a woman in a man’s world, to be confident and empowered so you can do impactful and fulfilling work that lights you up.
You deserve more and I want to make sure you can go out and make it happen.
What does a big life look like for you?
I invite you to look at your career and think about what you truly want.
What would you do if anything was possible?
Stop hiding and instead, allow yourself to create a new concept of what is possible with your life and your career. I’ll lead you in a shift of perception that allows you to approach your aspirations from a place of possibility and curiosity.
You are capable and deserving of the career you aspire to. It is time to step up and stop playing small. The world needs your unique perspective and skills. You have got this, and I am here cheering you on.
Topics discussed:
[1:06] You deserve to be here. Our industry needs more inclusion, diversity and representation.
[1:18] Working in the construction industry we shape the environment we live, play and work in. The more diversity we can bring in, the more inclusive and diverse our places will be.
[2:20] I want you to walk away today feeling in control of your career and destiny. Because the truth is – you are.
[3:07] The number one thing holding women back is playing small.
[3:55] Do you find yourself keeping your ambitions to yourself or waiting for permission? Are you scaling down your dreams so they are more palatable?
[4:55] Avoidance failure is a common side effect of playing small.
[5:09] Are you showing up fully as the most expressed, genuine version of yourself?
[5:40] The nice girl facade robs you of your power. We need to stand in our power to have the impact we dream of.
[6:32] When we play small we are motivated by our fear. What dreams or ambitions have you toned down to suit other people?
[7:30] What dreams or ambitions have you toned down to suit other people?
[8:31] We have to be willing to let go of other people’s opinions of ourselves. What is it you want?
[9:24] Allow yourself to really expand and create a new concept of what is possible for yourself and your career.
[9:57] What would you do if anything was possible? What would your impact be in the world if you were playing big?
[11:19] Once you have a clear vision of yourself doing fulfilling work, think about the cost of playing small.
[12:09] Join me in my FREE Career Confidence Masterclass here!
[12:34] I want to invite you to stop hiding. Share your dreams with the people that will support you on that journey.
[13:53] Approach your aspirations from a place of possibility and curiosity.
[14:25] When things veer off course, come back to these three questions.
[14:57] There are always people that will benefit from you taking up space and playing big. In stepping up, you are creating positive change for the people around you as well.
[16:16] Playing big will look different for all of us. This is how you can work out what it looks like for you.
[17:11] Once you make the commitment to stop playing small, change is inevitable.
[18:01] Until you own how you want to feel and what you want to achieve you will be a ghost of who you really are.
[18:26] It is time to step up and stop playing small. You have got this, and I am here cheering you on.
Resources
Website: https://www.beautifuldisruptions.com
Career Confidence Masterclass: https://www.beautifuldisruptions.com/free-resources/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccabangura/
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