How many times have you turned down opportunities, including ones you always dreamed of, simply because you thought you weren’t good enough, smart enough, or that there was someone better suited than you? I’ve certainly let my insecurities affect how I’ve showed up or not showed up before, but I’ve come to realise that no one is looking for perfection. People are simply looking for someone with solutions to their problems.
I remind myself of this whenever I have a PR engagement, and I’m tempted to listen to that self-critical voice in my head. I silence all the negative thoughts and think about what the audience needs from me and how best I can help them. By focusing less on my insecurities and more on the fact that I have knowledge that can transform someone’s life, I step away from the unrealistic pressure of being “the very best” and step into my purpose: showing up, serving, and sharing with others.
I shared all this and more on my recent Strength X Glory IG Live with (host) Laureen Alexa. We also talked about how you can step into the confidence needed to share your story by realising that:
God has given you a story
You have been called for such a time as this
You will need community to walk this out
and more!
Click here to listen to the rest of our awesome conversation