It’s time that we finally addressed the elephant in the room. Sometimes, women in business have a difficult time being taken seriously. Male and female coworkers alike can perceive us as “just a pretty face.” But, this is a challenge we can overcome. Better yet, it only takes three steps…
3 Ways to Show You’re Not Just a Pretty Face
Now, I believe we should not suppress or downplay how we look…
OWNING YOUR BEAUTY IS A WONDERFUL PART OF BEING A WOMAN.
However, relying on or leading with your looks is a dangerous and slippery slope when it comes to business. Having a pretty face can open doors, but can lead to other issues…
You may be perceived as unintelligent…
It opens you up to jealousy…
And, you don’t want it to ultimately hold you back. With that in mind, here is how to ensure you never fall into this trap.
Know Your Worth BEYOND Your Looks
Believe it or not, many women who lean heavily on their physical charms have little confidence in their other attributes.
That is why knowing your self-worth first is so important to your success in business and life.
Dig deep and really get to know who you are beneath the pretty face…
What drives you?
Where do you want to be?
How many roles do you fulfill?
This will give you the confidence to move on to step two.
Be Straightforward About Your Intentions
As you may or may not know, I had a Hollywood career before I met Grant.
The film industry is notorious for taking advantage of those willing to use their allure to get ahead. Thankfully, I was able to avoid that problem with one simple technique…
WHEN I WENT INTO AUDITIONS, I MADE IT CLEAR THAT I WAS THERE FOR BUSINESS AND BUSINESS ONLY!
This can be translated into any kind of business, not just artistic ones. It’s all about demeanor, professional language, and dress.
By doing so, you have less risk of being misinterpreted. Despite this, your pretty face may still make others think you got where you are on beauty alone.
Let’s discuss how to handle that…
Disarm with Your Strengths and Abilities
Picture this situation…
You have just received a promotion or closed a great deal for your company. Although this is a fantastic accomplishment, you hear whispers…
“She only got X because of her pretty face.”
While this situation can sting the most, it’s the easiest to solve…
SHUT THEM UP WITH CONTINUALLY INCREASING YOUR PRODUCTION AND REVENUE.
Numbers don’t lie. And the best way to be taken seriously is to bring serious success…
You Can Be a Pretty Face AND Taken Seriously
To sum up, these three tips will help you be seen as more than a pretty face in anything you decide to do. Nevertheless, you may do all of these things and still find yourself struggling…
If that is the case, don’t worry. It just means you need more tools to build your confidence and business skills.
For that reason, I have built out my full Empire Academy with everything you need to have it all in life. Go here to schedule a call with my team.
At the end of the day, you should never dim your light to make others comfortable. We women can show the world we can be beautiful and smart.
So, show them and build your empire.
— Elena Cardone
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