Welcome to Under the Rug, where we shine a light on issues that are often swept under the rug. In this episode, host Nicole Turnbull speaks with communications and marketing expert Brook McCarthy about the hidden dangers of modesty in professional spaces.

🔎In this episode, we discuss:

✔️How modesty can limit career growth and leadership opportunities✔️The impact of tall poppy syndrome on workers, especially women✔️How to reframe self-promotion as confidence, not arrogance✔️Why workplaces need to foster cultures that celebrate achievements✔️Practical strategies to confidently share your wins and advocate for yourself

Brook shares her journey from publishing to running her own business and how breaking free from workplace conditioning helped her thrive. If you’ve ever held back from sharing your success for fear of judgment, this episode is for you.

🎧Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with someone who wants to embrace their achievements and build confidence at work.

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brookmccarthy/

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookmccarthy/