How many times have you shrunk or downplayed your personality? And how many times did you think doing this would help you advance in the business world? One of my earliest memories of being told I was being “too much” was the feedback I’d get on my school report cards. They often read, “Nina is great, but she talks too much.” Well, all I can say is look at me now (lol). I literally get paid to speak and coach other women to use their voices to pitch the media and tell their stories.
But I’m not the only woman who’s turned her “too much” into her superpower. I recently asked my IG community what they got in trouble for when they were younger and how they’ve turned that into their superpower as adults and businesswomen. Here are some of their responses:
Reading these comments and thinking about my life story, it became clear that there’s immense power in using our voices and speaking up boldly and proudly. I’ve talked “too much” on podcasts, interviews, and articles to grow my business and reach a community of people who needed to hear what I had to say.
To all the businesswomen who struggle with putting themselves out there, making their voices heard, and making the impact that they’ve been called to do - I want my story and the stories shared by the amazing women who commented on my post to be an encouragement to you. Remember that you’re not alone. We’re all going through it, sis. But there is proof that powerful things happen when women use their voices. So, talk too much, ask too many questions, ask why and why not, and see how you’ll enlarge your territory and manifest the life of your dreams.