Put Yourself Out There
About This Conversation
In this episode of Our Rough Draft, Denise and Tim talk about what it means to put yourself out into the world with more intention.
What begins as a conversation about networking becomes something deeper: a reflection on expertise, lived experience, generosity, and the difference between building real relationships and trying to make every interaction transactional. Tim shares the skills he wants to be known for, including facilitation and supporting veterans, while Denise reflects on the ways she is putting her own work into the world through writing, research, and storytelling.
Along the way, they talk about open doors, feedback, guidance, and the people who help us see possibilities we may have missed. This conversation is an invitation to notice where you may be pushing against a wall when there is already a door nearby.
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Big Idea
Putting yourself out there is not just about being seen; it is about finding the people, places, and opportunities that help your work meet the world.
Around Your Table
Carry the conversation into your own life.
Where in your life might there be an open door you have not noticed yet?
What skill, story, or lived experience do you want to be known for?
Who helps you see possibilities when you are too close to the wall?
Keepsake
“The door’s over here.”
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