A lot of us find it hard to openly share our achievements. Whether we think they’re not worth sharing, that they are minor in comparison to the achievements of others, or that we’ll be judged as vain or self-inflated… it’s common, particularly for women and underrepresented groups, to feel this way. So if you felt like it might be a bit “cringe” to share what you’re proud of achieving, you’re not alone.
#IamRemarkable is a Google initiative empowering women and underrepresented groups to speak openly about their accomplishments in the workplace and beyond. Here’s how I got involved:
My friend (who I met at Notts!) invited me to #IamRemarkable in 2020 while I was going through a really tough period at work. My confidence was on the floor; I felt undervalued and I didn't believe in my skills. I had trouble recognising that I’d achieved anything, never mind being able to share those achievements! #IamRemarkable changed all of that for me, so I decided to become a facilitator to help others recognise what makes them remarkable too. And it was (im)perfect timing, as I began leading people through the workshops as the pandemic started.
In the workshop you develop your confidence and skills to self-promote and share your achievements. Self-promotion gets a lot of bad press - personally, professionally and culturally. But you can cultivate a way to share your achievements (not just in interviews!) without being cocky or too forward.
So take a moment to think about one of your achievements in the last week - big or small. Think about all the skills you used to make that achievement happen (there are a lot, right?!). Finally, take the step to share what makes you proud of your achievement with someone, and encourage them to share too.
Doing this consistently will help you to paint a better picture of what makes you remarkable. Go ahead and feel proud of what you’ve achieved!
For more support and tips, join a free workshop here: www.bit.ly/iar-rl.