Here's how you can confidently promote yourself and your ideas at work.

Delivering quality work should be self-gratifying because it provides a sense of personal fulfillment and pride. When you know you’ve put in your best effort and produced something of high standard, it enhances your self-esteem and gives you a sense of accomplishment. This internal reward can be more motivating and sustainable than external rewards, such as trust, praise or monetary incentives. It fosters a positive work ethic and encourages a continuous cycle of striving for excellence.

First impressions still count. To build trust is important to delivery any task to a good standard and in a timely manner, whether you are new to the job or delivering a task to someone for the first time. Draft initial intent of the deliverable, email, report, etc, then develop it near completion, get some feedback on more complex items, do a final review making sure the expected quality is there, paying attention to the detail, even grammar. Wrong impressions stay in people’s mind for long and you’ll have to put much more effort then to gain people’s trust. Get it right first time.

In my experience, trust is critical to an organization. It is gained in drops and poured out in gallons. Using the analogy adds visual perspective to the importance of trust . It is key to be transparent and genuine in approach. Losing the trust of employees sets the stage for rebuttal or exodus.

Evaluate the content before the delivery. Be specific, clear, shot, and easy to understand, and presentable. Eye contact and positive body language while presenting your ideas is important. Don’t speak in hurry that since everyone is speaking and if you don’t they people will consider you dumb. Prepare backup plans in case if that didn’t work then what next and if that works then also what next.. remember people will take you and your ideas seriously only when you leave the casual approach and treats yourself seriously and matured.

In the peer profession we are encouraged to always share our “experience, strength, and hope” in our recovery journey. In my professional life I work to implement these same principles. If a colleague doesn’t understand something. Take the time to teach them. If a colleague is feeling low. Encourage them. If a colleague is doubting themselves. Help them to identify the solution for themselves.

I've found that trust is better established when I put myself in the shoes of my clients, and show that I have heard them, by feeding back the problems they are currently encountering from their perspective. Trust is established even further when I present to them other angles on how to approach an issue they are facing, even if those issues do not serve my goals, but certainly serve theirs.

When you know your worth, you have a clear understanding of your skills, strengths, and contributions. This self-awareness allows you to recognize the positive impact you can have on your organization, colleagues, and clients. Understanding your value helps you to confidently advocate for yourself, negotiate better terms, and take on roles and responsibilities that match your abilities. It also enables you to contribute more effectively, as you are aware of how best to leverage your talents to benefit those around you, thereby fostering a more productive and supportive work environment.

In my experience, knowing your worth is truely important.this allows you to negotiate all concersations with logic and in arealistic maner.

To understand the content vital to this profession is the most important step and then evaluating how others learn is the second. If I am able to teach in an adequate way this builds not only myself up but also my team. This is the vital component to me knowing by true intentions and not only seeing my worth but allowing my team to see theirs as well.

Believe in yourself: Confidence comes from believing in yourself and your abilities. Recognize your worth and the value you bring to the table. Trust in your ideas and be prepared to advocate for them.

In the past when I see a problem I have been able to recognize it but to find the solution is not so easy. I work to find solutions and then problems to those solutions and do on until I’m able to articulate not only the issue but present a well thought out plan to work towards a solution. Also knowing your audience is vital.

Leveraging feedback is crucial for growth. From my journey, I've learned that seeking and acting on feedback is non-negotiable. Gather feedback from colleagues, mentors, and clients to get diverse insights. Approach it with an open mind and listen without getting defensive. Implement changes based on the feedback and monitor the results to show your commitment to improvement. Follow up with those who provided feedback to show appreciation and encourage ongoing input. Foster a feedback-friendly environment to promote continuous improvement. This approach enhances your performance and propels your team towards success.

Earlier in my career I would often be challenged on how few ‘connections’ I had in my professional network. I maintained that if I hadn’t met the person or being introduced/recommended to connect them, then I wouldn’t add them to my network. My reason was a desire to build genuine connections to provide insights and inspiration, a collaborative ideas melting pot where we inspire each other in our careers. This approach has served me well.

One thing I've found helpful is to asking you colleague working in a seperate section /team on what they are working on. In a multi corporate environment this helps me to connect the link on what I do and how it impacts other departments as well. You can tap into unknown synergies and work towards the common company objective by doing this simplest of gestures.

Absolutely agree with your insights. A well-established network is invaluable. It's about mutual respect and understanding the value each person brings. Engaging with colleagues across functions and levels can significantly advance your initiatives. Authentic connections often lead to meaningful collaborations and support. In my experience, these genuine relationships are essential for personal and professional growth. Thanks for highlighting the true essence of networking!

Nothing really meaningful to the community happens without relationships. Relationships are the oil which lubricate the gears of change. That's why it's important to network, but be genuine. Don't just network in order to promote what your goals, but to help others achieve theirs.

Persistence is key when promoting yourself and your ideas. Not every suggestion will be embraced immediately, and rejection is part of the journey. However, setbacks should not discourage you. Learn from them, refine your proposals, and try again at the right time. Staying persistent shows your passion for contributing to the company's success and your belief in the value of your ideas. This resilience not only demonstrates your commitment but also helps build credibility and respect among your peers and leaders. Keep pushing forward, and your persistence will pay off.

I love being persistent. If u am not heard the first or second time. I promise I will try a third. Sometimes seeing your own value is vital to others seeing it as well.

Setbacks can be the greatest teachers to us, and give us knowledge that we may not have ever received if we didn't face them. Certainly true in my experience. There's a proverb that says the ear that hears the rebukes of life will abide among the wise.

MOTIVATION....Manage Organise Trust Inspire Value Action Training Innovate Observe Negotiate.. put a question mark to every word and ask What MOTIVATION do you have when at work.

Workplace culture is key of shared values, beliefs, attitudes & behaviours is key as it fosters a sense of belonging. Alongside this, is leadership teams who demonstrate these values & behaviours authentically. Leadership accountability is an essential component of a healthy culture & these are the leaders who will give credit where it’s due rather than steal your thunder. It is in this type of environment where your confidence will flourish & you will be able to openly share your ideas without the fear of not being credited for it. Leaders in this environment will not see you as a threat but instead support & nurture your potential providing you with an abundance of opportunities to flourish & aspire to roles that may even surpass theirs.

Promoting oneself is very important as it Contributes to success in career Establishes your relevance Allows you to demonstrate your value Distinguishes you from others Positions you for any promotion possibility Creates opportunity for improvement

Build relationships: Cultivate positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Building a strong network of supporters can help you gain credibility and support when promoting yourself and your ideas.