🎙 Episode 181: Owning Your Value – Why Self-Promotion is Not Selfish

For so many of us—especially women—talking about our achievements can feel deeply uncomfortable. The fear of being judged, seeming boastful, or taking up too much space often holds us back from truly owning our worth. But as today’s episode reveals, self-promotion isn’t about ego—it’s about impact.

In this solo episode, Lesley Thomas shares her personal journey of learning to embrace her successes, including a Global Woman Leadership Award nomination—something she once would have hesitated to mention. She explores why visibility matters, how underplaying our value affects our financial confidence, and why women must step into their power—both professionally and financially.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why self-promotion feels uncomfortable—and how to shift your mindset.

✅ The hidden costs of playing small—how it limits not just you, but those who look up to you.

✅ How self-worth and money confidence are connected—and why undercharging is often linked to fear.

✅ The importance of financial visibility for women—why we need to take up more space in leadership, business, and wealth creation.

✅ Practical strategies to confidently own your achievements—without feeling ‘too much’.

✅ How to break through the fear of judgement—and unapologetically step into your success.

✅ A personal challenge from Lesley—where in your life are you holding back, and how can you start owning your value today?

🔹 Memorable Quotes from Lesley:

✨ “Playing small does not serve anyone.”

✨ “Visibility matters. If we do not own our value, how can we expect others to?”

✨ “Self-promotion is not about shouting the loudest—it’s about standing in your worth and saying, ‘I bring value, and I’m not afraid to own that.’”

🌟 Support Lesley – Vote Now!

Lesley has been nominated for the Global Woman Leadership Award, and she would love your support! If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to vote for Lesley and help spread the message of money confidence and empowerment.

🔗 Vote here → https://voting.globalwomansummit.com/home.php

📢 Tune in now and take the first step towards confidently owning your value!

Connect with Lesley Thomas

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