156. Do You Really Need to Be “Nice”?

We’ve all thought it: “I can’t say that (I need to be nice)”. But what do we really mean by nice, and how does it impact us at work?“Nice” often shows up as:​not giving direct feedback,​not setting boundaries,​not stating expectations clearly; or​avoiding “disappointing” people.In this episode, I’ll walk you through:​Why “nice” holds us back at work,​How childhood messages, cultural norms, and confidence cycles feed the myth of “nice,”​A reframe you can use to be clear, respectful, and caring - without being unkind,​Simple strategies to help you step out of the “nice trap” and into real, confident communication.Want to be more Confident At Work?​Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ​Explore and join the ⁠Confident At Work Membership ⁠Cover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic