The Three Things That Make You EXTRAORDINARY

What are three things that make you unique?

On the blog last week, we talked about how being “vanilla” isn’t necessarily the best path for growth. I suggested that you find your unique combination of qualities and skills that will make you stand out. Today I’m going to share a way you can discover what these three things are so you can be as unique as your fingerprint. 

What three words best describe you?

I recently went on my Facebook profile and asked people to share things they think I’m good at or passionate about.

I could have also phrased this as, “What three words best describe me,” or “What three adjectives would you use to explain me to someone else?”

It’s always good to get that third-party perspective. A 360-degree survey is a great way to get honest feedback. I help my clients do these surveys to be their filter, because sometimes it’s not always easy to take the feedback. I help them see the truth and the essence underneath their answers. 

If you were to ask the same question to your network, what do you think they’ll say? How will they describe you? You might be surprised! A recent client of mine was surprised when people said she was “calm”. She said she doesn’t feel calm, but others got that vibe from her. 

What three words do you want to be known for?

If the feedback you get shocks you, maybe your audience is describing your essence and not your brand. When it comes to business, your brand and essence need to be in alignment. 

I did a 360-degree survey for myself and the top answers I got were things like:

• Diane is organized.
• Diane is a driven leader.
• Diane has a presence when she walks into a room. 

I thought this was great feedback, but what could I do with this information? I looked for ways to use this in my business to help me stand apart. 

I encourage you to ask yourself three questions:

• “What are the three words that I want to be known for?”
• “What three words do I want people to think of me?”
• “How can I get these to align?”

​What makes you stand out? How can you be unique? How can you actually step up and stop being vanilla and start being extraordinary? How can you be someone that people remember? 

What makes you stand out? How can you be unique? How can you actually step up and stop being vanilla and start being extraordinary? How can you be someone that people remember? 

When it comes to your business, you want people to remember you so when they need your product or service, you're going to come top of mind for them.

Also, how would it be if when you enter a room, you’re the one people want to approach. How would it be if you were the one seen as friendly and standing out in a way that people are like:

• “Wow, she looks so friendly!”
• “She’s really cool!”
• “I need to connect with her!”
• “Oh, she’s got such an amazing presence!”
• “That’s a woman who looks calm and grounded!”
• “I love how I feel around her!”
• “She looks like a beacon of wisdom.” 

Once you step into and embrace who you are and you show up that way, that’s when you will stand out and see your business and life grow. 

Don't ever compare yourself to others and feel that you need to change to be like them. That would be like being vanilla, because you're going to take away all the “flavours” that make you unique.

There are millions of flavour combinations in this world and you need to discover what your unique combination is. Spicy or salty? Sweet or savory? Bold or subtle?
Tell me in the comments what your three words are. If you don’t already know, ask your friends or on social media. Ask them what three words best describe you.
 
If getting feedback like this makes you nervous, let me know. I’d be happy to help create a 360-degree survey for you that’s anonymous so that you can get the understanding and the growth that you're looking for. Send me an email at [email protected] and I’ll make that happen for you. 

In the meantime, keep being you and loving yourself fully. Show up as you and not as your title. Be the unique version of you. Be the most flavourful version of you. Be extraordinary. Don't be ordinary. Don't be vanilla.

Show up as who you truly are, so that you can have the business and life success that you're looking for. 

Until next time, stay dynamic!