How ChatGPT Can Help You Promote Yourself Without Feeling Like a Walking Infomercial

June 26, 2025
AI, Introverts, Personal Branding, Productivity

The Humble Brag Hack (From a Grey-Haired Canadian Introvert Who Hates Bragging)

Bragging has never come naturally to me.

Maybe it’s the introversion. Perhaps it’s the Canadian in me. Or maybe it’s the deep-rooted messaging women get about “not taking up too much space.” And now? Well, I’m an even more introverted, grey-haired version of myself who still doesn’t love the spotlight.

Yet over time, I’ve (sadly) come to realize that when it comes to our careers, our professional goals, we are our best advocates.

No one else knows your work the way you do. And if we genuinely want to serve people—and most introverts do—it’s not just okay to talk about our strengths. It’s essential.

Because when people don’t know what you’re great at, they don’t know how you can help them. Which means the people who need you the most might completely miss you.

That’s where ChatGPT has stepped in, like the content wing woman I never knew I needed.

Why Introverts Struggle to Brag (And Why You’re Not Alone)

Let’s start here: you’re not weird or broken if you find self-promotion awkward. You’re in good company. In fact, most of the introverted professionals I work with feel the exact same way. I still do very much so. I wish it were different. I wish our work could just speak for itself, because self-promotion can feel cringy and unnatural.

Here’s how it manifests in the real world:

You’ve got a great story to tell—but you second-guess yourself.
You’ve helped someone achieve a big win—but you downplay your role.
You know what sets you apart—but you worry it’ll sound too “me, me, me.”

The irony? You’re exactly the kind of person who should be visible. Because your voice isn’t just noise. It’s thoughtful, grounded, and incredibly valuable.

But you need a way to get that message out there that doesn’t make you cringe.

ChatGPT to the Rescue: Bragging with Empathy, Not Ego

This is where AI becomes a beautiful thing—yes, really.

Think of ChatGPT as your humble brag translator. It helps you frame your experience in a way that feels authentic, not arrogant. Honest, not overhyped. It’s like having a really tactful friend who reminds you, “Hey, that thing you did? It’s worth sharing.”

And unlike that blank page staring back at you, ChatGPT actually helps you start.

Here’s why it works so well for introverts:

It depersonalizes the first draft. You’re not writing from scratch; you’re refining.
It gives you language you might not think to use. Without sounding fake.
It nudges you to own your impact. Without turning you into a #girlboss caricature.

You don’t have to become someone you’re not. You just have to let your true self show up. You may be saying “ya sure, easier said than done.”

5 Tiny but Mighty Ways to Use ChatGPT for Humble Bragging

Let’s make this even more practical. Here are a few ways you can use ChatGPT to gently ease into sharing your brilliance:

1. Start with the outcome, then work backward.

Instead of writing a post about “what you do,” try:

“Write a short post about how I helped a client go from [struggle] to [success]. Make it sound kind and confident.”

This keeps the spotlight on your impact—not your ego.

2. Add a vibe check.

Use prompts like:

“Rewrite this to sound like a warm, introverted Canadian coach who hates bragging.”
“Make this feel helpful, not salesy, with a sprinkle of wit.”

You’ll be amazed how well it captures your tone—especially if you tweak the output afterward.

3. Use your own voice as training data.

Drop in something you’ve written that does feel like you, then ask ChatGPT to mimic the tone for future posts. It’s like cloning your best writing days.

4. Ask for options. Then choose what feels good.

Give it one story, ask for three post styles:

One that’s heart-led
One that’s more results-driven
One that’s funny-but-true

Pick the one that feels most “you.”

5. Practice your bragging muscles.

The more you do this, the easier it gets. AI helps remove the initial resistance, so you can build the habit without the internal drama.

“What if I can’t get out of my own way?”

Introverts are excellent at self-sabotage. We can be 90% there, and still find a way to pull back the reins and retreat to our own inner worlds.

This is where we can lean on ChatGPT to be our business coach, our cheerleader, or biggest fan. In the same way that you’ve coached your GPT to humble brag about you, use it to pull you out from the shadows. With powerful prompts like “Act like my business coach and therapist, and help me see that the work I do is impacting lives! Tell me what people will lose out on, if I don’t promote myself and my work.” (Ooof, did this one sting a bit? It stings me, every time I use it.)

Still Wondering If It’s Okay to Talk About Yourself?

Let me say it again, in case no one else has:

Talking about your work is an act of service.

Not because you want a gold star. But because someone out there is struggling with exactly what you help people with—and they’ll only find you if you let yourself be seen.

Think of it like this: You’re not shouting into the void. You’re raising your hand for the person who’s looking for you.

And if ChatGPT can make that easier? Then why not use it.

You Deserve to Be Seen (Yes, Even If You’d Rather Hide)

Here’s what we know (especially as introverts) – The online world doesn’t need more noise. It needs more people like you—thoughtful, kind, quietly brilliant.

And if you can learn how to share your wins, your stories, and your strengths—even just a little—you start to attract the opportunities that are meant for you.

AI won’t replace your heart. But it can help your voice travel a little further.

So don’t wait until you “feel ready.” Start with a prompt. Start with a whisper. But start.

Want Help Using ChatGPT for Your Personal Brand?

If this post gave you that “oof, this is me” feeling, I’d love to help.

Here’s how we can work together:

Live or virtual ChatGPT trainings for individuals or teams
Workshops designed for introverted professionals
Conference sessions that blend storytelling, strategy, and just the right dose of tech