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Newsletter Third Edition - September 2025
Welcome to the third edition of Knowing your Worth Newsletter!
As the rentrée is in full swing, I took a trip down to memory lane, remembering how I felt as a kid around this time of the year. And this was definitely a mixed bag! From the comfort of going back to a routine after 2 months of ‘adventure’, to the excitement of having a new pencil case and school bag, or the worry of not being in the same class as my mates… But above all, the fear of not measuring up…
Each year at the end of summer, from the age of 6 onwards, I would be submerged by this angst about the year to come, and each year, without exception, I would keep asking my Mother: “Maman, tu crois que je serai à la hauteur cette année?”
So, it is quite naturally the theme I have decided to explore in this new edition, and more precisely, where this fear comes from, how to let go of it, and how being accompanied can be tremendously valuable.
I hope you find it inspiring!
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The fear of not measuring up transcends gender, age, profession. We’ve all felt this way at least once in our life, whether from a young age with school, or as an adult, applying for jobs, starting a new position, launching a new project… We sometimes face it on recurring basis, or worse, on a daily one.
The unknown, the judgement, and other limiting factors
Fears are most often rooted in the ‘unknown’. So quite naturally, the fear of not measuring up is often linked with starting something new – whether the new academic year, taking on new responsibilities, or welcoming new team members.
Fears, and especially the fear of not measuring up, are then reinforced by various factors.
Starting with the pressures we tend to put ourselves under. These pressures come from the need to do things perfectly, stemming from yet another fear… the fear of failure. This in turn leads to the constant judgement – of ourselves, and sometimes even others – leading to more pressures, reinforcing the various fears. This can truly be relentless…
These pressures and fears can then be enhanced by various elements, including:
conditioning: “C-suite positions are reserved for a certain elite”;
limited thinking: “I tick all the requirements on this job ad, but only 4 out of 5 ‘nice-to-have’ skills. No need to apply, I will never get it”;
false beliefs – these myths that we construct in our heads, and which end up being our reality: “I have to say yes to every task, otherwise, I will never get promoted”; and finally,
low self-esteem, leading to this distorted view of ourselves.
All these limitations feed both the fears and the pressures. All combined, they become fortified walls, conscious or not, preventing professional – and personal – fulfilment.
Letting go – the first step to rediscover your worth
Breaking free from the fear of measuring up – and the underlying fear of failure – starts by letting go of these self-inflicted pressures and the constant judgement.
Letting go is one of the hardest things in life. But once you start realising that there is no such thing as failing or making mistakes – that everything we experience in life is about learning – it starts easing these pressures.
This mind shift allows you to start trusting yourself – your decisions, your intuition. This in turn reinforces your self-esteem.
You can start updating this distorted view of yourself and of what others might think of you.
Releasing the pressures allows you to start identifying these limitations – the false beliefs, the limited thinking… – and to take them down, brick by brick.
That is how you start re-discovering your worth. Step by step. Rome was not built in a day!
L’accompagnement – your special guide to fulfilment
It can sometimes feel daunting to look into these limitations. Or one might not know where to begin. This is why being accompanied can be tremendously valuable.
The French word l’accompagnement comes from the verb accompagner which means ‘act as a guide’. I love both the word and the concept. It’s like being on a hike: you have your own guide, who is very familiar with the ground, and is equipped with a torch light to show you where the bumps are – and that they aren’t as big as you thought! You then define together what is the best path to pass them safely and serenely – and the guide is just there, should you need an extra hand. But every step of the way is yours!
This is what my accompagnement is all about. Helping you revealing those bumps on the road, finding ways together to overcome them – by listening to you, with care and no judgement – so that you feel better on a daily basis. And this works both for individuals and teams!
Being accompanied doesn’t mean being weak or that there is something wrong with you. It is like an investment. On yourself. And what better return on investment than professional fulfilment?
So, for all the readers ready to reveal and overcome these limitations to unlock their potential and thrive, I am here, and I look forward to hearing from you!
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That’s it for this third edition! I hope it offers some inspiration for a smooth and enjoyable rentrée.
As ever, do not hesitate to share more widely, and to comment on LinkedIn – always happy to exchange.
In the meantime, take good care, and looking forward to staying in touch.
Warmly,
Marie
mariecletienne@gmail.com
Knowing your Worth is turning 6 months - 1st July 2025
Knowing your Worth is turning 6 months today 🎂
What an amazing journey ✨ So grateful to everyone who’s been part of it so far 💫
It’s incredibly fulfilling and rewarding to support people & teams in finding their happy place 🌱
I very much look forward to the months ahead, and helping many more!
For those of you not familiar with Knowing your Worth - here is an overview of how I help people reconnect with their aspirations and with one another.
Ready to be empowered and thrive? I am just an email away ✉️ mariecletienne@gmail.com 🙂
Newsletter Second Edition - June 2025
Welcome to this second edition of Knowing your Worth Newsletter!
As the days are getting longer and sunnier, and summer is on everyone’s mind, I started to think about what it means in terms of professional fulfilment, and teams’ dynamics.
Summer is the time of the year most people look forward to – but it can also be stressful, bringing its share of pressures and challenges. I believe summertime is a fantastic opportunity to reflect, recharge and reset, both at the individual, and team levels.
In this edition, I share my take on these infamous ‘3Rs’, how essential they are to fully enjoying your summer, and how empowering this time of the year is.
I hope you enjoy it!
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Summer means Vitamin D, weekends away, a long-awaited holiday, spending time with family and friends, going on an adventure… It also means wrapping up projects, managing the kids’ schedule after they finish school, being on top of that packing list / handover note… Summer can mean all these things.
Most importantly, summer is about breaking away from the routine and getting some rest. Quite often though, it’s precisely when we aim to relax and make the most of our time off, that everyday worries tend to catch up with us.
Leaving that unwanted extra baggage starts with one simple thing: reflecting. And it goes a long way – helping you to fully recharge, preparing the ground to reset properly… and thrive!
Before taking off: time to Reflect
Heading to the summer holiday is the perfect time to start reflecting on where you are at work and in general.
Reflecting doesn’t mean judging!
Reflecting means observing how the past 6 months have gone: your achievements, how you have felt, what might have been missing. There is no ‘right or wrong’ – just simple facts.
This applies to each of us, but also at a team level: what were the team’s successes, how does the collective and each individual feel, what could be done differently for everyone to thrive.
Taking the time to reflect doesn’t need to be a tedious or painful exercise, and it doesn’t have to span over days. The idea is to simply look back to celebrate your achievements, to be mindful of how you have been feeling, and to identify areas for improvements. And the ideal time to do so is just before the holiday – so you can take stock before your break.
It’s like a handover note to yourself! You know where everything stands, you have full clarity, and you can head to your holiday serene. At the team level, this could be discussed during a special team meeting – with why not some cakes / bubbles at the end?! – and this could even lead to a blueprint for la rentrée, when everyone is back to school.
The well-earned break: time to Recharge
Holidays are essential to recharge the batteries – to regain energy and mental space. But quite often, this extra time at hands can give way to ruminating thoughts – the little ‘hamster in a wheel’.
Hence the importance of freeing your mind before you take off, as this will help you to disconnect – to be fully in the moment, enjoying this well-deserved break.
Disconnecting creates the space to naturally gain new perspectives on your daily life. And as your batteries get in the green, you start getting new ideas. You feel inspired and energised by it all, ready to conquer the world!
La rentrée is not that dreaded moment anymore, but a formidable opportunity to reset, and change things for the better – both individually and collectively.
La rentrée: time to Reset and thrive!
La rentrée is the perfect time to identify and address the challenges that lie ahead.
At the individual level, it’s an opportunity to check whether these challenges still match your aspirations. As the holiday will have been a source of inspiration and renewed perspectives, you have the energy to take actions – actions that are right for you. Whether adjusting your work-life balance, applying for your dream job, or starting your own business.
At the team level, it’s an opportunity to build upon that pre-summer blueprint, to discuss the upcoming challenges, hearing everyone’s ideas and suggestions, establishing clear directions as a collective, and getting everyone on board, motivated, engaged, and happy – the recipe for success.
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Summertime is a wonderful opportunity to nurture our professional and personal fulfilment. We often worry about the future, putting immense pressure on ourselves to do everything perfectly, when everything in life is about timing and being kind to ourselves. The future starts in the now, by creating the space for ourselves, and there couldn’t be a better time than summer to do so.
Taking the time to reflect ahead of your holiday will help you to disconnect, to fully recharge during your break. You will then be able to reset when back – without any pressure, just naturally and with serenity. As I mentioned at the beginning of this newsletter, summer is a very empowering time – and we all have what it takes, to make the most of it.
Get in touch
That’s it for this second edition! I hope it offers some inspiration for a most relaxing summer.
And if you need some extra beta-carotene vitamins or after-sun cream: the individual sessions and the workshops and seminars are the perfect pre-holiday prep or a post-holiday boost!
The workshops and seminars, which can last from a few hours to a couple of days, are designed to bring teams ever closer together. By focusing on communication and culture, they help team build an environment with a strong sense of direction, purpose and belonging, where everyone can express their creativity – all key for teams’ success.
As for the individual sessions: we all have the solutions in us, but the pressures we are under generally prevent us from seeing them, leading us to constantly judge ourselves. My approach is all about removing this judgement, to help you reveal these solutions and empower you to embrace your worth and thrive.
So, if you’d welcome some help setting yourself up for a relaxing holiday and a smooth rentrée, do not hesitate to get in touch.
Finally, and as ever, please feel free to share this newsletter with anyone who might be interested, and to add comments on LinkedIn if you wish!
Do look after yourself, have an amazing summer, and I look forward to hearing from you and keeping in touch.
Warmly,
Marie
mariecletienne@gmail.com
Webinar - April 2025
"Knowing Your Worth – The Path to Success & Happiness"
📆 Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 13:00–14:00 CEST (Paris)
📍 Location: Zoom
Fantastic participants and great discussions, for this first webinar!
I especially enjoyed diving into how self-worth opens a third way, removing binary choices:
you do not have to say yes or no — you can ask for help,
you are not abdicating or fighting anymore — you are doing what’s right for you.
Many thanks again to everyone for making this first session a moment of happiness and success!
Newsletter First Edition - April 2025
Welcome to the first edition of Knowing your Worth Newsletter!
The launch was a proud and defining moment for me, and I’m excited to share with you more insight into this venture and what’s ahead.
🌱 Knowing your Worth, the genesis
We lost my Father at the end of 2022, after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was only 63, and very much looking forward to retiring.
This was a wake-up call. We all know and hear this, but it really hit me: every single day should be enjoyed to the fullest – as opposed to being ‘OK’ and looking forward to the weekend, the next holiday, retirement.
I joined the European Commission Energy Task Force in November 2022, less than 2 weeks after my Father’s passing. My first 6 months at the Commission coincided with the first 6 months of grief. A time where I felt like I was in a vortex, lost, and just about ‘floating around’.
The London Marathon in April 2023 was a turning point. Training for 3 months, raising £4K for the Pancreatic Cancer Charity, and crossing the finish line just over 5h: this was more than numbers and a race – it was the start of new phase: healing and moving forward.
I began to realise that, as incredible as it was to be part of the Task Force, something was not quite there: I started to feel I didn’t fit anymore, that it was not the right place for me.
Finding your right place is deeply connected to one essential element: knowing your worth.
It was precisely during my time at the Commission that I truly, and for the first time ever, became aware of my worth. This opened the door to a very empowering reckoning, and was followed with the decision to leave the Commission and launch my own venture.
Figuring out what this venture would be about took a bit of time, until I was struck by the obvious: helping people recognise their worth and find their happy place at work, to fully thrive!
✨ Knowing your Worth, the essence
Once I became aware of my worth, I realised how empowering it is:
The way you see yourself – and the situations you are living – changes completely. You begin to see what belongs to you, what’s someone else’s baggage, and where egos come into play.
The decisions you make no longer come from a place of fear, resentment or anger. Which means no more ‘abdicating’ or ‘fighting’. You’re doing what is right for you.
You become the Creator and the Master of your Happiness. The sky is your limit!
That is how I’ve been feeling since embracing my worth. And that is what I want to share!
Looking back, I would have been so grateful for someone to tell younger Marie:
‘Hey, relax, everything is fine! You don’t need to prove to yourself that you can prove to others that you can prove to yourself’.
Or
‘Yes, it’s important that your boss appreciates what you are doing and shows it, but you do not need his/her recognition to be fulfilled: this should come from you first’.
These are just a couple of examples – and that would have certainly avoided me experiencing a burnout in my late twenties, and shocking low confidence levels until my mid-thirties.
This is why I created Knowing your Worth: to be that very hand, that person who offers fresh perspectives, new angles, and the keys to unlock solutions we all carry within us – but that sometimes remain just out of sight.
📆 Knowing your Worth, upcoming event
On Thursday, April 24, I’m hosting a free lunchtime webinar: Knowing your Worth : the Path to Success and Happiness.
In this session, I'll share how self-worth transforms both daily life and team dynamics, helping people reconnect with:
Their aspirations – unlocking their potential and creativity.
Each other – fostering environments where everyone can lean on and learn from one another.
All leading to success and happiness!
I’ll also share more about my unique approach – whether through 1-1 sessions, workshops or seminars – built on deep listening, fresh perspectives, and practical suggestions, always free of any judgement, and with a caring energy.
I’d love for you to join! Registering takes less than two minutes, and you can just click here to sign up. I’ll be sharing more about this on LinkedIn, so feel free to join the conversation there too.
✨ Thanks for reading!
That’s it for this First Edition!
Please feel free to share this newsletter and the webinar registration link, with anyone who might be interested. And don’t hesitate to get in touch – it would be lovely to read you.
Do look after yourself, and I look forward to hearing from you and keeping in touch.
Warmly,