“I don’t really know what I’m good at.” How many of us have said this at some point, or heard it from someone we care about? The more conversations I have, the more I’m convinced we have a language problem, not a confidence problem. We simply don’t come across the words to describe what we are capable of in the workplace. Most roles reward functional output. Delivery. Things you can point at and measure. But some people create value differently. They offer judgement, discernment, steadiness… They’re the person others come to talk things through with. The ones who help untangle something messy. The ones whose presence makes decisions less stressful. But people don’t write that in their CV or in their bio and we don’t see it in job descriptions either. And so they measure themselves (and their worth) against the wrong criteria or try forcing themselves into the closest shape. Maybe you’re soul searching right now? If you’re asking yourself what you have to offer the world… 🪐 pay close attention to what people already come to you for. 🪐 notice which conversations you’re often pulled into. 🪐 look at where others seem calmer or clearer after speaking with you. This is where your hidden value sits. This is your thing.
This is such a good reminder, sometimes the value we bring isn’t what we can point to, but the effect we have on others. Makes me think I should start paying more attention to the little ways people rely on me… could be where my real strength actually lives.
Thank you for this! I'm currently soul searching and these statements are resonating with me.