Who do you think you are?

Who do you think you are?
What will people think?

​These can be two of the biggest limitations in many humans. Both of these beliefs are hidden deep in the recesses of our minds. They rise to the top pretty quickly when we decide that we want more. When we decide we want to have, do, or be more. However, it’s not helpful when fear gets in the way of your greatness.

What are your fears?

Admitting to the world that you are an expert is a big step. That fear may well get in your way. Failure, looking silly, or being judged are all very relevant fears when you are putting yourself out there. Being ‘known’ as someone who knows something will amplify this fear to another level!

You’re an expert though – right?

Maybe you are a certified expert. You might have spent years studying or working at something that gives you the expert status. You might be a keen observer of humans, someone who has collected many experiences in your time on the planet. Perhaps you arrived in this world with a fire in your belly and a need to help, change or transform people, behaviours, or organisations.

So who are you? What are you?

So who do you think you are? It is such a great question! How do you describe what you do? How do you explain your world in a professional or personal setting?

Pitch Yourself

Getting a ‘sentence’, an ‘elevator pitch’ or a ‘positioning statement’ about yourself is a start - putting it out there is a whole other story. I wrote about a similar theme in my recent blog about being certain of yourself.

Put yourself forward

‘Coming out’ professionally and telling the world that you have something to offer is a brave thing to do. It goes against the ‘I don’t matter, don’t mind me’ training that most of us have received growing up.

Commit

Committing to running a business pushes you even further. It puts your name above the door. It deliberately positions you as the main act!

But…

What will people think of all this? What will they say? How will they react?

Go get ‘em

Fear is usually created by stories that we have created in our heads. This fear gets in the way of our greatness. Telling ourselves stories of what others might think or do in response to our world is not useful. What is useful is the realisation that what other people think of you is none of your business. You need to be in the business of being great. Of being fearless. Of doing whatever it takes to get your message to the world. The world needs you. All you need to do is to do the work!

Inspired by Lisa O'Neill CEO at Thought Leaders