What Your Story Brings to the Table

Your story has value. It carries your experiences, your values, and your personality. It shows how you work, how you lead, and even how you treat others. This makes it one of your strongest assets in both life and work.

Some parts of my story have opened doors. Others have made people uncomfortable. I have also been overlooked. I have been rejected. I have been questioned for being too cheerful, too kind, or too visible. I have even been judged for being Latino. All of these moments (and more) shaped me. And that is why I choose to carry my story with pride. It is part of who I am, and I will not hide it.

Your story becomes part of your presentation card. It helps people understand your voice, your character, and your strengths.

For example: If you have moved to a new country and started from zero, that shows adaptability. If you have worked in a system that misunderstood you, and still stayed focused, that shows resilience. If you have led with kindness in an environment that rewarded aggression, that shows clarity and emotional control.

You do not need to overshare to tell your story well. Keep it simple. Be honest. Focus on what shaped you, what you learned, and what you bring. That is enough. People do not need the full picture to feel the truth.

By the way, sometimes people confuse resilience with being passive or weak. I do not know why. Staying calm and kind is not an easy choice. It takes intention. It takes strength. It shows you know who you are, even in difficult moments. And most importantly, it puts you in a more powerful position because you have control of your emotions. That is emotional intelligence.

This also matters in communication. Especially inside organisations. A company might talk about values and mission, but what brings them to life is how people speak, act, and connect. When organisations create space for people to share their stories, they build trust. They create a sense of belonging. Culture becomes visible.

Internal communication is what makes people connect, not only dispatch messages. It should help people feel part of something real.

You can ask yourself: Are we speaking like people or like policies? Are we making space for voices or only repeating plans? Are we building pride, or are we just filling channels?

Stories are one of the best tools we have. They connect teams. They create meaning. They remind people why their work matters.

So speak from your story. Share what shaped you. Let that be part of how you lead and how you work. It does not need to be dramatic. It only needs to be real. You will soon see that is where the power is.