It’s been quite a few years since you started at your job, and you have some solid chops. You know that, and perhaps some of your colleagues and your boss, too. But otherwise, there are few public clues to how well you’re fairing professionally. 

Many very talented people are often too modest to toot their own horn publicly or they don’t quite see the value of self-promotion. After all, not all of us want to be influencers. But as research has found, people with prominent personal brands have better chances in career advancements. 

In this post, we’ll debunk some false beliefs you may harbour about self-promotion and help you become a ‘natural’ in this with several quick strategies. 

What Is Self-Promotion, Really?

Self-promotion is the art of confidently speaking about your skills, accomplishments, and strengths. It’s not empty bragging — it’s claiming the space your hard work deserves. Or in the words of Austin Kleon, a New York Times bestselling author: “It’s not enough to be good.…

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