[S1 #40 The Power of Self-Promotion in Career Advancement with Shannon Talbot] In this conversation, Shannon Talbot shares her journey from feeling unfulfilled in her corporate job to becoming a certified health and life coach. She discusses the impact of bullying in her youth and the importance of authenticity in the workplace. Shannon also talks about the top mistake she made in her career and the power of self-promotion. She shares the three questions that sparked her transformation and how she manifested her dreams. Shannon emphasizes the importance of having a support system and believing in oneself. In this conversation, Shannon Talbot discusses the importance of living authentically and pursuing one's dreams. She shares her personal journey of leaving the corporate world to become a coach and author. Shannon emphasizes the need to overcome perfectionism, people-pleasing, and caring too much about others' perceptions in order to live authentically. She also highlights the benefits of mindfulness and self-awareness practices in self-discovery and developing a healthier self-concept. Shannon's book, Breaking Free, is aimed at anyone feeling stuck in their career or life and wanting to create their dream career and life. Takeaways 1. Bullying can have a lasting impact on one's self-esteem and desire to fit in. 2. Many people feel unfulfilled at work because they are following societal expectations rather than pursuing their true passions. 3. Self-promotion is essential for career advancement and should be seen as effective communication rather than bragging. 4. Asking yourself key questions about happiness, health, and fulfillment can lead to personal transformation. 5. Manifestation and daily affirmations can help turn dreams into reality. 6. Having a support system and belief in oneself are crucial for pursuing and achieving goals. Living authentically means not caring about others' opinions and focusing on what makes you happy and proud. 7. Overcoming perfectionism, people-pleasing, and caring too much about others' perceptions is essential for living authentically. 8. Mindfulness and self-awareness practices can help in self-discovery and developing a healthier self-concept. 9. Shannon's book, Breaking Free, is for anyone feeling stuck in their career or life and wanting to create their dream career and life. Head on over to http://shannontalbot.com/blog to get more tips and tricks to live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives by checking out her blog and/or subscribing to her free weekly emails. 🔔Hit that subscribe button, turn on notifications, and be a part of the transformative conversations that will empower you to overcome challenges and create a life you love. Subscribe today and let's grow together. Links: Spotify 🎧 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicolette-j-nierras Instagram 🤳🏻 https://www.instagram.com/youre_worthy_podcast/ TikTok 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicnierraspodcast Youtube Channel Details 🎬 https://www.youtube.com/@YoureWorthyPodcast LinkedIn 🤝 www.linkedin.com/in/njnierras