In my previous post I talked about building a ‘Dream Team’ around you, so that you don’t have to go it alone. Here’s an exercise to help you look at who you need and work out how they can help you.

Pick a particular challenge or issue that you’re facing currently. Now imagine what would Hermione Granger do? What would your best friend say, if you asked them for help? How would Gisèle Pelicot, a very brave French woman who spoke out about how she’d been treated, approach your challenge?

Put together your Dream Team – the people to whom you could go to or consult for advice, ideas, verification and validation. These can be real people – including ones you’ve never actually met; they can also be fictional or loved ones no longer with us. What is it about these people that allows you to trust them in supporting you?

Once you have selected your Dream Team, think about how you could put into practice their ideas or approach. What can you learn from how they have dealt with issues in the past? How can you apply their ideas to your current situation? And remember you can add to or shuffle your Dream Team at any time. They work for you.

Many of us are brilliant at coping, managing and pushing through, often quietly and often alone. Becoming the best assertive and authentic you isn’t just about speaking up for yourself; it’s also about recognising when you don’t need to do everything on your own. Learning to ask for help – and asking the right people – can change everything.

If you’d like me to join your Dream Team, let’s have a chat! Call me on 0797 707 2760 or email me at sue.hewitt@develomenta.co.uk.

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