Recently, I shared my mission statement to help you feel confident and supported as you step up and have your say. I also shared some ways that you can use EdExec as your platform… But if you’re on the fence, not sure or read my last piece and thought, “What could I possibly have to say that anybody would care about?”, then guess what?
You’re letting fear win and that’s not on at all. We all have something to say.
Back in 2022 (and here we are in the blink of an eye!), I shared a quote I love from Marie Forleo:
‘Shine your light out, not in.’
This quote resonates with me as much today as it did then. Instead of focusing on why you feel like an imposter, focus on other people and how you can help them; how you can add value and make an impact across the entire SBL community (because yes, you can – because you are that awesome!).
So, why should you step forward?
Because other SBLs need to hear what you have to say! They want to know they are not alone; they want to hear from someone who has ‘been there’ and not only done it but done it bloomin’ well and survived come out the other side.
Not only will it look great on your CV the next time you explore a new opportunity but it will give you a level of credibility and authority from your peer network that goes beyond your school. What does it say about you if you wrote in a peer magazine? Or if you’ve stood on a stage at a conference? That you must be every bit the SBL superstar they are looking for!
It may seem scary or out of your comfort zone but that is exactly why you should do it.
10% braver remember?
Here’s a reminder of the different ways you can be 10% braver right now…
Join our new EdExec SBL Voice Mailing List: I’m building a list of SBLs who are happy to share their thoughts and opinions by answering some specific questions or contributing a short written paragraph via email about hot topics and sector news that impacts SBLs and their schools. This will be ad-hoc, you can totally say no if it’s not a good time and it’s a great way to be 10% braver without feeling totally overwhelmed! SBL Voice pieces will be collated and shared both online and in the magazine.
Write an article for EdExec Magazine: I know you have a topic you’re passionate about, a story you’ve been dying to share or some wisdom that you know will be useful to other SBLs. If you’re scared of the blank page (it happens to us all!) then don’t worry, there are ways I can help you pull it together. And if you’d rather talk than write, then we can chat it through, I can make notes and we can write it up for you at EdExec HQ. Magic.
Become an EdExec Digital Columnist: I’m also looking for people who would like to share their SBL wisdom on a regular basis in an online digital column. These columns are shorter pieces that will be published online which means they can be super responsive and relevant to the hottest SBL topics in real time as well as provide motivation, guidance and all-round feel-goodness. Our EDCs (yep, I invented my own acronym, woo woo ) will work super closely with me to ensure we’re helping SBLs get the right advice, find the right support and feel less alone when the cr*p is hitting the fan.
Speak at an EdExec Live Event: Our EdExec Live dates have been announced https://www.edexeclive.co.uk/ and we are now in the process of reviewing speakers and topics. I know how scary public speaking can be but if you’ve got something to say and you prefer to talk rather than write, trust me, you will not find a friendlier or more supportive audience! We’re also a bit bonkers too which makes the day a lot of fun and unlike any other conference you’ll attend this year. And if you’re thinking yes but what would I talk about…? Guess what, we can work together to figure it out!
All I ask is that you give it some thought and if you’re interested in any of these opportunities, click here and let me know which ones! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J2J8K66
So shove that imposter syndrome back in the cupboard where it belongs because I know you’ve got this! If you have responded already, thank you so much for trusting me to help you be 10% braver – I’m so excited!
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