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If asking for what you want feels uncomfortable or risky, this episode is for you.

Many capable people hold back from asking for a pay rise or a promotion because they might look pushy or desperate.

In this episode, Liz explores why holding back shows up as frustration, self-doubt, or disappointment later on. 

Using a real client example, she looks at what’s really happening when people hint instead of ask, and how that quietly affects authority and trust.

You’ll come away with a clearer understanding of what stops you from being direct, and how to ask in a way that feels grounded, honest, and aligned with who you are.

Especially useful if you want progress and fairness, but notice yourself holding back in conversations that matter.

Making Bold Moves is a podcast for people who are capable, thoughtful, and quietly questioning how they’re showing up at work and in life.

I’m Liz Boswell. I work with leaders and professionals who don’t need more advice, but do need space to think clearly, especially when the pressure is on.

Each episode is a calm, mentoring-style conversation grounded in real client moments. We look at the stories people carry, the behaviours those stories create, and the small, practical shifts that change how things land day to day.

You’ll hear honest reflections, psychologically precise questions, and simple actions you can try immediately, without overhauling your life or becoming someone else.

If you’re stepping into more responsibility, more visibility, or simply feeling the weight of decisions that matter, this podcast is here to help you slow things down, think more clearly, and move forward in a way that feels grounded and real.

A quiet companion for people who want to make better moves, not louder ones.