Let me
guess.
You’ve worked in your role for a while now. You’re good at your job. You know your shit.
You’re working long hours, perhaps more than you’d like to admit.
You take on extra responsibilities and struggle to say “no” because you’re extremely “accommodating”, a “team player” and continue to “go above and beyond”.
(if you’re anything like I was, this was also driven by a crippling fear of judgement and rejection - so fun!)
Perhaps you’ve asked for more resources or additional support, but it’s never prioritised.
Perhaps you’re longing to be seen as a leader in your office and speak confidently and assertively to your peers.
Perhaps you’ve considered scheduling a conversation with your boss to talk about your long awaited compensation package. But, your fear of conflict gets the best of you and you decide, once again, it’s “not really that important”.
So, you don’t speak up. You don’t advocate for your needs.
You feel invisible and unsupported.
You notice feelings of frustration, resentment and burn out.
But, you don’t have the tools on how to have these difficult conversations and speak up for yourself. It all seems overwhelming and too intimidating.
So, you stay silent.
And overtime, you start to believe that being a confident speaker and assertive leader is impossible for you.
But, let me tell you, with absolute certainty.
THIS IS POSSIBLE FOR YOU.
How do I know this?
Because that was me.
The year was 2018. I was studying a Double Bachelors in Law and Chinese Language and Culture, working as an Administrative Assistant in Real Estate and teaching Speech & Drama in local schools.
This was a time in my life when everyone would describe me as “confident”, “outgoing” and “intelligent”. Yet, I was highly insecure, constantly seeking validation and terrified of judgement. I so desperately wanted to speak up and be “a leader” in my workplace but was always worried about my colleagues' reactions. I started to believe my voice wasn’t as important as others.
In summary, you could diagnose me with…
Fast forward to 2023
“I’m a confident person, except when it comes to speaking up”
“This might sound silly, but…”
“It’s so hard to say no”
“Does that make sense?”
“I hate conflict”
“I often don’t feel good enough”
“I always feel like I’m letting someone down”
Is this you?
Employees spend an average of 2-3 hours a week dealing with conflict
Myers Briggs
2020
86% of employees and executives cite the lack of effective collaboration and communication as the main causes for workplace failures
Pumble
2022
79% of those under 35 believe they have 'missed out' at work due to lack of assertiveness
Acuity Training
2022
Let’s fast forward the clock to
12 months
from now…
You could either be:
Exactly where you are.
- Afraid to speak up
- Overlooked for promotions
- Feeling burnt out, frustrated & overwhelmed
- Avoiding conflict
- Suppressing your desire to speak up & be heard!
Imagine a world where you confidently express your ideas, assert your needs, and command the respect you deserve. Picture yourself being heard and recognized as the leader you truly are.
I'm here to tell you that this reality is not only possible, but within your reach!
I'm ready →
So, how does it
all work
?
Private Community:
Exclusive Facebook Group
This is your HOME for the program. In our community page, you can share wins, challenges, ask questions and connect further with other group members.
Online Workshop:
Monday Workshop (60mins) - MANDATORY ATTENDANCE
- 7PM AEST (SYD, MELB, QLD)
- 5PM AWST (PERTH)
- 10AM BST (LONDON)
- 4AM CST / 5AM EDT
Thursday Q&A Discussion (60mins) - OPTIONAL ATTENDANCE
- 7PM AEST (SYD, MELB, QLD)
- 5PM AWST (PERTH)
- 10AM BST (LONDON)
- 4AM CST / 5AM EDT
*all zoom sessions are recorded with lifetime access
Tools & Resources :
Weekly worksheets + activities to support your learning
Weekly Topic
Week 1:
Letting
Go
Identify your limiting beliefs and recognise self-sabotaging behaviours holding you back.
Week 2:
Embody
HER
Develop clarity on your leadership style and values.
Week 3:
Assert
Yourself
Communicate confidently and assertively to speak up and be heard.
Week 4:
Delivery Is
Key
Be in control of your body and voice when it matters most.
Week 5:
Express Your
Needs
Recognise your feelings, communicate your needs and practise difficult conversations.
Week 6:
Recipe For
Success
Determine a roadmap for personal and professional fulfilment.
What People Are
Saying
“When I first joined the program I was overthinking everything I said, felt like I was being rude if I was being direct and felt awkward speaking up in front of others. That inner critic was loud!! Now I speak up and I’m not afraid to communicate my needs / boundaries with people”
— Heidi
"I have gone from being someone that hides from conflict, says yes to people all the time and never spoke in meetings to feeling confident and standing up for myself”
— Ashleigh
“I spoke up for myself, gained new clients and leads, and saw the potential of who I want to become”
— Jess
"I feel confident, energised and prepared to tackle all the little meetings I was terrified to speak up in. I can already see the change in my general confidence which is translating to increased confidence in public speaking. I now have the tools to succeed in my professional and personal ambitions.”
— Suzanne
“I've discussed my needs with my manager very clearly and we've then worked together to identify how we can make sure we meet them! First time I've done a conversation like this and had a lot of clarity during it”
— Sarah
“Since the program, I’ve put my hand up for a presentation session in an upcoming sales conference and I’m speaking at a mentorship program graduation!”
— Tahlia
Hey, my love,
I’m Annelise, a Women’s Speaking Coach who empowers women to master communication skills to speak up and be heard.
I grew up with a lisp, crippling social anxiety and a very real fear of speaking.
Fast forward to today and, truth be told, I’m an absolute speaking nerd.
I was trained in Public Speaking for over 15 years, gained my certification as a Public Speaking Coach in 2016 (Dip ASCA) and have presented on state, national and international stages. I am also a Law graduate (LLB) and have a Bachelor of Chinese Language and Culture. Fun fact, I ranked 5th in the world at the World Championships for Debating & Public Speaking (WIDPSC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(See, I told you I’m a speaking nerd!)
Formalities out of the way, here’s a little bit about me.
I know what it’s like to struggle with self-confidence.
For years I struggled to have a healthy and compassionate relationship with myself and was caught in a toxic loop of self-criticism and perfectionism.
But, more than anything, I know what it’s like to fear speaking up.
To struggle articulating your boundaries. To feel like you’re not seen or heard by your colleagues. To want to make an impact in your career and become a bold and confident speaker.
Bottom line - you deserve to love yourself, to love your voice and to feel worthy of being heard.
This is not only something you deserve, but something that is possible for you.
I want to help you step into your power, feel confident in your abilities, and become the bold and confident speaker you've always wanted to be.
So if you're ready to become the best version of yourself and become the leader you’ve always desired, I'm here to help. Let's make it happen!
Annelise
McCarthy
FAQ
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