About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of vulnerability in MBA essays and how it can enhance storytelling and self-awareness.

The things that scare us – especially in the context of MBA essays – are often the things that make us feel vulnerable, uncertain, or insecure. In short, things that force us to take our armor off and be vulnerable. Vulnerability in business school essays also offers you a powerful opportunity to connect with your reader, demonstrate self-awareness and/or EQ, and – most importantly – tell a really memorable and compelling story about yourself. In this episode we talk about how to choose an essay topic offers these opportunities for candor and vulnerability, including sharing a range of examples and categories of essays that might be a good fit for you. This is a must for anyone interested in writing their MBA essays more boldly and more authentically.

People in this episode

Host: Stacy Blackman

Topics covered

• MBA essays
• vulnerability
• self-awareness
• emotional intelligence
• storytelling
• authenticity

Keywords

• MBA essays
• vulnerability
• self-awareness
• emotional intelligence
• storytelling
• authenticity
• essay topics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stacy Blackman Consulting

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