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3. It wasn't me

Have you ever been complimented for a fantastic piece of work and, due to being uncomfortable with taking credit, you have thrown that compliment away or re-directed it toward someone else?

Someone of influence says, "That was a great piece of work you did", you say "Oh, it wasn't me, it was x". Let me explain where that "it wasn't me" if continuously heard could potentially end up. It could end up in a room where someone is talking about giving you an opportunity, they reference all the good work you have done and someone else says, "It wasn't her."

You need to own your achievements. If you are given a compliment, take it. Credit others along the way by all means, but ensure you own it. These moments of success and how they are repeated by others are invaluable for your profile.

There are a number of ways you can raise your profile inside your organizations without adding to what is no doubt an already hectic schedule, it is just about seeing the additional potential in your day-to-day activities.