Taking a hard look at “what is” is a difficult task for each of us. Sure, naming all the things that are going well (and you should) reinforces your confidence. But women ultimately build strength by peeling back the underbelly of what’s not great. We know that this “truth-slapping” is an absolute imperative to become wildly influential.

Ascertaining “what is” is both an inside and outside job. We need this key information to set goals and create a plan to achieve them. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Do you feel confident in your abilities? Is your life in chaos? What professional game are you playing? Each of us must answer these questions truthfully and then accept the answers as we embark on the path of building influence.

We want to help you to get real about “What is” and take an honest assessment of where you are and what’s going on. Doing so will help you to ascertain the next steps to increase your influence.

Have you invested the time to get real with yourself, suspend judgment and take a bold-faced look at the reality you’re in?