#10 - [SOLO] Why Self-Promotion Feels Awkward (and What to Do About It)

In this conversation, Corey Wilks, Psy.D., explores the often cringeworthy nature of self-promotion and how to overcome it. He identifies three main intentions behind self-promotion: flexing, pleading, and inspiring/helping. While flexing and pleading can feel uncomfortable and off-putting, promoting with the intention to inspire and help others can transform the experience into something positive and fulfilling. Wilks emphasizes the importance of understanding one's intention when engaging in self-promotion and encourages listeners to share their creations genuinely with their audience.—SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsydSubstack: https://substack.com/@coreywilkspsyd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/Twitter: https://x.com/CoreyWilksPsyDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/coreywilkspsyd.bsky.socialDisclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.