I do, all the time! One of my strengths (and possibly my superpower) is making people laugh at any given moment. Seriously—awkward meetings, tense discussions, you name it—I can bring in a chuckle. But there are days when I think, “Is this a problem? Are people not taking me seriously because I’m making them laugh?” And yeah, it sometimes bothers me.

So, I reached out to a friend, Natascha Jacobsz , who happens to be a public speaking coach. I told her my “dilemma,” and you know what she said? “Strength is a strength; it’s never a weakness.” That hit home. She reminded me that this ability to lighten up a room is valuable. It’s a gift that can make even the toughest situations feel a little less daunting. And it got me thinking about how we often doubt our strengths because we’re stuck in the notion that they somehow weaken our credibility or impact.

That realization made me look at my behaviour change game (yes, I do love a game!). The game has four roles: Doer, Healer, Energizer, and Big Thinker. Each role has its own superpower, but often, they don’t feel fully recognized for it. Let me explain:

• The Doer is the one constantly in motion, firefighting every little emergency. Yet they may feel undervalued because they think people don’t notice their efforts.

• The Healer is all about keeping the team spirit alive, solving conflicts, and making sure everyone’s okay. But they might feel like others don’t recognize the emotional labor they put in.

• The Energizer (my spirit animal!) brings positivity and fun, but might worry that others don’t take them seriously.

• The Big Thinker is the visionary, always full of ideas, but often feels unheard or unacknowledged.

I realized that we all have these insecurities, no matter what role we play. We sometimes feel like our unique strengths aren’t seen or appreciated. But here’s the truth: If we perform our role with conviction and stay true to our strengths, we bring something invaluable to the table. When I laughed about my “weakness” with Natasha, I started seeing it as a real asset. I hope you’ll start seeing yours that way too.

So, let me ask you this: In your job, do you ever feel like your strength isn’t fully recognized? Let’s chat about it—I’d love to know your thoughts.