I regularly get no replies to my emails, experience rejection and miss out on opportunities I really want. Please don’t think you’re alone with this, we just don’t speak about the struggles as openly as we do our wins. Don’t forget you’re seeing highlights, not the full picture.

I stayed in a toxic work environment for 11 months because I thought I had to as a graduate and when I finally quit, I got 3 job offers. Please don’t let your confidence erode in places that don’t deserve you. Your mental health and ambition should be protected at all costs. 💖

When I realised that doing my job wasn’t going to lead me to my dream of giving a TED talk, I decided to reposition myself as a speaker. I started public speaking outside of work, shared a disruptive message and invested in self-promotion. Two years later I gave a TEDx talk. 💫

The biggest mistake businesses make is not empowering their employees to use their voices externally. If your teams want to public speak, write posts sharing their expertise or celebrate their successes online - let them. It will only ever benefit your business.