Listen "156. Do You Really Need to Be “Nice”?"
Episode Synopsis
We’ve all thought it: “I can’t say that (I need to be nice)”. But what do we really mean by nice, and how does it impact us at work?“Nice” often shows up as:not giving direct feedback,not setting boundaries,not stating expectations clearly; oravoiding “disappointing” people.In this episode, I’ll walk you through:Why “nice” holds us back at work,How childhood messages, cultural norms, and confidence cycles feed the myth of “nice,”A reframe you can use to be clear, respectful, and caring - without being unkind,Simple strategies to help you step out of the “nice trap” and into real, confident communication.Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
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