34: I Didn't Know I Was Supposed to Get Under the Sheet

We talk a lot about strategy, confidence, and visibility, but far less about the one skill that quietly determines how all of those things actually play out: clear, human communication.

Get ready for story time. In this episode Kim shares a hilariously uncomfortable personal experience that turned into an unexpected lesson about self-advocacy, assumptions, and the cost of not saying what we mean. 

If you’ve ever left a conversation wishing you’d just said the thing, this episode is a reminder that clear communication isn’t harsh or selfish; it’s one of the most generous skills we can build.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

• The awkward (and unforgettable) story that sparked a deeper realization about communication

• Why highly capable women often default to politeness over clarity

• How avoiding small moments of discomfort creates bigger, longer-term friction

• The hidden cost of assuming instead of asking

• How clear communication builds trust faster than being easygoing ever will

• Simple ways to start practicing directness without feeling harsh or out of place

 

MENTIONS & FOLLOW

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