The Power of 'Blowing Your Own Trumpet' in Business Today
The Power of 'Blowing Your Own Trumpet' in Business Today It was one of those grey mornings where the chill seeps into your bones—the kind that makes you second-guess everything, even showing up. That’s exactly how I felt at my first networking event as a fresh-faced entrepreneur. My enthusiasm was palpable, sure, but it was tucked away under the weight of awkwardness and a stack of pristine business cards I barely handed out. The room buzzed with confident introductions and laughter that felt scripted, almost choreographed. Meanwhile, I sipped lukewarm coffee, trying to fade into the wallpaper. By the time I left, I felt like a ghost, unseen and unheard. But more than anything, I felt frustrated—at myself, mostly. Self Promotion That frustration lingered, nagging at the edges of my mind like a song you can’t shake. I couldn’t escape the realisation: it didn’t matter how good I was at what I did if no one knew about it. In a world where talent and hard work aren’t rare, how do...