#227- Awards Special- Why You're More Award Worthy Than You Think

  Why You’re More Award Worthy Than You Think In this solo episode of Mic Drop Moments, Sandra Garlick MBE talks about awards, but not in the way you might expect. This is not really about trophies, titles or glitzy photographs. It is about opportunity, visibility, confidence and the stories women in business tell themselves before they even fill in the form. Sandra challenges the belief that awards are only for bigger businesses, more established names or people who have already “made it”. She shares why self-nomination matters, why waiting for permission keeps so many women hidden, and why putting yourself forward can be a powerful step in your visibility journey. This episode is sponsored by Sam Ballington of The Association of Child & Family Coaches. Sam believes lived experience matters, and when it is combined with safe, ethical and accredited training, it can become a powerful force for change. Her work focuses on breaking intergenerational cycles of trauma by helping people turn their own experiences into professional practice that supports children, families and communities. Throughout the episode, Sandra explores the common stories that stop people entering awards, from “I’m not successful enough” to “I’ll do it next year”. She explains why time in business does not automatically equal impact, why your backstory matters, and why judges are often looking for honesty, evidence, resilience and passion rather than polished corporate language. Sandra also reminds listeners that not all awards are created equal. She encourages women in business and solopreneurs to do their research, choose credible awards with integrity, and see the application process as a valuable opportunity to reflect on their progress, impact and future goals. If you are ready to train with integrity, build a meaningful career, or learn more about the work of The Association of Child & Family Coaches, visit www.childandfamilycoaching.org Mic Drop Moment Visibility does not begin when someone gives you recognition. It begins when you stop hiding from it and decide your story is worth putting fo Connect with Sandra Sandra Garlick MBE is a Speaker Mentor, Visibility Strategist and Founder of Woman Who. She helps people go from hidden to high profile through visibility, speaking and personal brand development so they can attract more opportunities, clients and sales. Find out more about Sandra and the Woman Who Solopreneur Awards: Sandra Garlick Woman Who Solopreneur Awards Thank you for listening to Mic Drop Moments. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with a fellow solopreneur who deserves to be celebrated. Mic Drop Moments is Sponsored by Grow Radio GROW Radio is an online radio station dedicated to bringing you a different podcast on the hour… every hour. I am proud that Mic Drop Moments is played on GROW Radio every Tuesday at 3pm and Friday at 8am and to be part of their podcasting community. If you want to listen to the station, explore their shows, get your podcast onto GROW Radio or check out many of the blogs to improve your podcasting skills… head over to https://www.growradio.uk today!