Missing a trick? The power of visibility.
Sandra talks about her journey from corporate to running her own business and the importance of visibility. How it has made all the difference for her business growth in so many different ways than she was expecting. She also talks about how she used to work really hard in corporate yet was overlooked for promotion and the issues women can face when we care too much about keeping others's happy.
Sandra Greenbank is a nutritional therapist and functional medicine practitioner, specialising in fertility and pregnancy. She also mentors and coaches other nutritionists in setting up their own successful businesses.
“I used to be so quiet about myself and it was only when that mindshift happened that I have to go out there and talk about me and put myself out there and that’s when my business really took off” (Sandra Greenbank)
“Some people think it’s just not me - I don’t want to go to networking, be visible or put my face out there” (Gemma Stow)
“And the I had this mindshift it’s not about me it's about helping other people...and we do have to put ourselves out there and you are missing a trick if you are not” (Sandra Greenbank)
“I hated networking - I just didn't know what to say - I was awkward” (Sandra Greenbank)
“I thought he would be like me - if you can avoid it and get away with it - but actually as we get older we realise we do need to do more of these things and push ourselves” (Gemma Stow)
“Self promotion for women is almost like we are touching that competitive side and we are stepping on other people's toes and we don't want to look like we are better than them” (Gemma Stow)
“As women we are so concerned with keeping everyone else happy, and if you try and do something outside of the norm or try to elevate yourself somehow you still worry and want to keep other people happy” (Sandra Greenbank)
“He found that doing the best and being the best at your job only accounts for 10% of overall success whereas the rest of it is all about visibility and image” (Gemma Stow)
#NoMore Hiding #Leadership #Selfpromotion #Femaleleaders
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Connect with your host Gemma Stow:
Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/
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Connect with Sandra Greenbank:
Website: www.sandragreenbank.co.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenbankSandra
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