Don’t Hand Fear the Keys
Imposter syndrome sneaks up fast. You can hold the degree, the skills, and the results and still feel like you don’t belong. That’s the power of imposter syndrome, not the truth of who you are.
I’ve learned that confidence means trusting you were created for this very moment. And when the chance comes to step up to the plate, you can’t let fear keep you from saying yes.
When I’m invited to speak at a conference or lead a webinar, I usually agree before I even know what I plan to speak about.
That might sound bold, but here’s why: I trust that I’ll be able to deliver. I know the value of what I’ve learned over the years, and I lean on that.
Take this past week as an example. I was asked to speak with education foundation directors about anything in communication. At the time, all I gave was an enthusiastic simple “yes” and a few scattered ideas. But over time, as I sat down and started shaping the content, it turned into a thoughtful, interactive webinar.
Looking back, what carried me wasn’t a perfectly polished plan from the start. It was confidence—confidence in the knowledge I’ve built over 20 years, and trust that it would all come together.
“When you let the world around you impact your emotioanl state & peace of mind, you become a prisoner to these external forces.” — Mel Robbins
