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Self-Promotion Without the Ick: What’s Holding You Back
Why does talking about what we do feel so uncomfortable, and what is it really costing us?
In this episode of Lessons Not Yet Learnt, host Kiran Kachela is joined by leading voice coach and author Susie Ashfield to unpack the “ick” so many leaders feel when it comes to self‑promotion, public speaking and visibility.
From downplaying job titles to avoiding the spotlight altogether, Kiran reflects on her own journey with self‑advocacy - and the realisation that staying quiet doesn’t just limit leaders, it sets a ceiling for their teams and future generations.
Drawing on her work with senior…
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