What Drives You to Work so Hard?

Maybe you never asked yourself the question because working hard is just who you are. 

I get that. You’ve likely achieved a successful career for yourself because of your hard work. 

Yet, many people aren’t driven to work hard because they just hold high standards for themselves. 

They are often driven to work hard out of fear that someone will find out that they are not as smart or talented as they think they are. 

Because of that, working hard is a coping mechanism. Do you need… 

• your work to be perfect? 

• to be seen as the expert, the one with all the answers? 

• to do all the work yourself because others won’t do it your way? 

I don’t need to tell you how trying to reach an unachievable standard is unsustainable. But worse, it won’t help you reach your next-level success. 

If you’re looking for support and coaching to help you let go of these patterns so you can create a new sustainable path for success and sanity, let's chat. I offer one-on-one coaching in 3 and 6 month packages. 

Go For It!

What advice would you give to your younger self getting ready to start a business like yours?

Jennifer Bogart's response...

Go for it.

You're more capable than you think you are.

While that sinks in, consider this...

Of course you are. But it doesn't matter what I think about your capabilities. It only matters how you see yourself.

If you'd like to "go for it", but some doubts are holding you back, ask yourself:

When considering what's in front of you (a new business, promotion, project, book you'd like to write), how capable are you expecting yourself to be?

Do you need to be an expert?

Or, could you give yourself permission to do some on the job learning?

If you don't have an answer or an area of expertise, what's your plan to find one?

Thanks for the advice, Jen!

Are You Willing to Take Professional Risks?

When asked to take on a new project, do you jump in and go for it? Knowing you'll figure it out as you go along?

Or, do you hesitate if the project is new to you? Do you want to have experience with it before you say yes?

It turns out that most men (90%) jump in and most women (90%) hesitate, according to the research sited in this video.

Take 5 minutes and watch it for yourself.

I've heard men say to me, "I just figure it out as I go along". If you're someone who hesitates, could you see taking on this different approach?

Thank you for offering this video The Heim Group, LLC.

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Do You Avoid Speaking Up In Meetings?

Do you want to post your ideas on social media, but something always holds you back?

Years ago, my first business coach advised me to start blogging and sending a weekly newsletter. All of my doubts and fears flooded in. “I have nothing to say.” “People will think this is stupid, that I'm stupid.” “What if they disagree with me?”

I was feeling like an imposter.

Who was I to speak up and share my ideas?
What if people realized I didn't know what I was talking about?

I created some strategies to work through this, like detaching myself from people’s reaction to my writing. How others responded was outside of my control. I also got clear around why I wanted to write; it made me a better writer. That clarity trumped my inner-critic.

Working through the experience of being an imposter isn't about crushing your fears or forcing yourself to do something you don't feel safe doing.

And, there is a cost. Not speaking up and sharing your ideas, whether it's in a conference room or on Linked In, hurts. It hurts to not be heard and dampen your expression. It hurts your career when you fly under the radar. It hurts your organization when you stay silent instead of challenging the status quo. 

Not speaking up and flying under the radar are common responses to feeling like an imposter. This is normal. And, it doesn't need to hold you back.