"Showcasing my work feels like bragging."
This limiting belief is (quite literally) killing your career.
Here are 3 ways to fix it TODAY:
- Get your Work in Progress Reviewed
Don't wait for perfection. Share early drafts.
Why: Visibility becomes a natural byproduct of seeking improvement, not the primary goal. Shows your growth mindset and commitment to excellence.
Script: "Hey Heather, I'm working on this product proposal for our subscription service. Your expertise in product P&L would be invaluable—can you share your thoughts on strengthening the business case?"
- Recognize Others' Contributions
Make others the heroes of your success stories.
Why: Demonstrates you value collaboration while naturally highlighting achievements. Creates a positive feedback loop where everyone benefits from increased visibility.
Script: "I'm incredibly grateful to Leila and Jim for integrating our new on-call system. Their brilliant work cut call handling time by 50% and boosted customer satisfaction from 3.5 to 4.5."
- Connect Your Work to Others' Goals
Build bridges between what you do and what others need.
Why: Positions your accomplishments as solutions rather than achievements. Shows you're thinking strategically about organizational impact.
Script: "I noticed your goal to reduce service costs this year. Our automation project has already cut manual efforts by 50% in operations. Would extending this approach to your sales team be valuable?"
The most successful professionals don't "brag" about their work.
They CONNECT it with purpose, people, and possibilities.
Your work isn't just about you—it's about how it serves others.
What brilliant work of yours is currently invisible to those who need it most? Your silence isn't serving anyone.
PS: Intent matters. Approach with genuine desire to learn, grow and support others.
