You, BIGGER

You’re not alone if you feel a smidge hesitant when it comes to promoting yourself and your business. Lots of online entrepreneurs feel that way. 

You might even think of yourself as ‘not confident’? Well, guess what? Confidence is a state. In theory, we should be able switch it ON and OFF. 

It’s not that simple in real life though, because years of limiting subconscious beliefs can erode our confidence switch. 

So let’s start slowly. Instead, we’ll take your true self and DIAL IT UP slowly. We’re going to bring out and intensify your authentic personality. 

Make it more vivid, heart-centred. It’s the best way to generate authentic sales. Great salespeople sell from the heart. They’re confident because they know they can help. They build a roaring business out of serving others.

Let’s dive deep into the art of being confident in business without ever being sales-y. Ready to dial up your confidence and present yourself and your services with unwavering authenticity? Let's go!

7 Ways to Be Confident in Business…Without Changing Your Personality

After reading this article, you're going to walk away with not just one, but seven ways to boost your confidence in the business world. You'll be armed with insights into the seven key factors that contribute to unshakeable confidence. And actionable tips to kick-start your journey towards business confidence. 

No need for a new brain chip; just be prepared to dial up your authentic self and muster up some courage to soar. 

You’re Not Alone!

So many people have chronic low confidence. They hesitate to step into the light and effectively market, promote, and sell. The struggle is real; and approaching potential customers can feel overwhelming.

The solution is to gently rewrite the unconfident stories these ‘shy’ leaders tell themselves. And replace them with empowering ones. They’ll grow incredibly fast if they take small step after small step and celebrate every challenge they’ve completed.

The 7 Steps Towards Business Confidence

1 - Ditch Perfectionism For Authenticity

Realtalk. 

Confidence didn't come naturally to me either. I had to learn to show imperfection and flaws without feeling totally stranded. I get it, it can be hard. But you can do the same! 

When you show vulnerability your people will be drawn to you and they’ll trust you because your perspective resonates with them. They’ll follow you because they’re walking the same path as you. 

Authenticity is magnetic. Everyone wants a slice. Here’s a few pointers you can implement right now to be more authentic.

DO THIS

• Get clear on who you are and what you stand for and stick to your values
• Align your goals with your passions 
• Be honest with yourself and others about your strengths and weaknesses 
• Stand by your feelings and opinions, even if they're uncomfortable or different from others
• Set clear boundaries for yourself and in your relationships
• Remove the mask: You are perfect as you are. 
• Stand by yourself, express your feelings and opinions in open and honest communication
• Share your personality on social media (not your personal life)
• Embrace the messy parts 

DON’T

• Don't repeat the same thing and hope for a different result 
• Don't follow the herd out of habit / without thinking 
• Don't expect your passions will show up, sometimes you have to look closer to find them
• Don't do things just to impress others
• Don't hide your feelings and opinions just to conform
• Don't pursue goals others expect you to but that aren't aligned with you
• Don't say yes to everything, even when overwhelmed, to avoid conflict
• Don't curate a perfect life online that doesn't reflect reality   

So, toss that mask aside, be transparent about your strengths and areas for growth, and choose goals that set your soul on fire. Living authentically is all about being true to you. It’s about embracing the messy parts and creating a life that feels genuinely yours. 

It's about being true to who you are at your core. 

2 - Be YOU, BIGGER

Found your authenticity? Now dial it up a notch.

- Huh?

Imagine being a DJ curving over the mixer table. See that big dial? Turn it to the right. You can go slow...

Dial it up. Slowly. Increase your energy, frequency, intensity. Amp up the volume. Dial up the colour. Bring out the contours, the shape. Sharpen it. Make it bigger. Increase it. Turn up the sound. 

Do this when you need to step into your confidence.

Remember, this is completely safe. It isn’t a permanent state, it’s you, BIGGER. 

If you feel good about this then there’s no limit to the size of like-minded audience you can get together. Remember you’ll always morph back into your everyday shape.

So there’s no personality for selling, there’s no confident-in-business person. There’s just you, but bigger. And getting to this state can be the first step in your sales process from now on.

3 - Now Step Into Your Confidence

Once you've understood the dial and have managed to dial up your energy, you're ready.

Step into the role you aspire to: being confident in business. This can propel you toward success – fast.

Research backs it up. Set the cogs of success in motion by adopting the demeanour, habits, and mindset of a confident person.

Signal to yourself and the world that you're more than capable by engaging in confident behaviours and thoughts. This positive attitude generates even more authentic confidence.

So, remember this: a little bit of 'faking it' is like planting seeds for genuine confidence to blossom. It's not about pretending forever; it's only that initial step towards the empowered version of yourself.

Lean into the fact that humans can enjoy presenting. We can enjoy the limelight. Turn on the charme. There’s nothing stopping you from captivating an audience with your natural charisma – making your presentations downright engaging.

4 - Command The Space

Can we talk about standing tall for a sec? It's not just about looking good; it's a game-changer for your confidence! Amy Cuddy spilled the beans on this in her incredible TED talk. When you stand tall, shoulders back, head held high, you're not just telling the world you're a force to be reckoned with. You're telling yourself the same thing.

It's like a secret language between your body and your brain. Amy's research shows that these power poses can increase your confidence and kick stress reactions to the curb. So, let's take a cue from Amy, stand tall, and own the room – because your posture is your trusty prop in the confidence game.

5 - Embrace The Growth Mindset And Power Up Your Skill Set

Here’s a key to unlocking your true potential: embracing a growth mindset. It's all about staying open to learning, especially from criticism and feedback. 

Instead of putting up defences, see any insights you get as invaluable tools for your personal and business growth. Picture feedback as a compass guiding you toward improvement, steering you in the direction of your best self. 

The real magic happens when you view challenges not as roadblocks but as opportunities to evolve. 

Drop the defensiveness and open our minds to possibilities. We’re officially on a journey of continuous improvement. It's not about perfection; it's about progress and the incredible transformation that comes with embracing a growth mindset.

6 - Learn Presenting and Practice Public Speaking

We've seen that we all have the ability to learn and acquire new skills. 

So let’s not skirt around the issue. To get the sales success you crave you’ll want to skip outside your comfort zone. 

And add a dash of a new skill: Presenting. Trust me, you can learn this. No matter how shaky you feel about it.

Presenting is a skill, my friend, and with the right process, you can amp up your presentation game without changing your core self. 

You can learn and polish the skills necessary for effective communication, presentation, authentic selling, pitching, sales strategy. The only question you need to ask yourself is: do you want to?

Public speaking isn't some innate talent; it's a skill you can absolutely sharpen. One fantastic way to do that? 

Join a public speaking group! It's like a confidence boot camp. Magic happens when you share your thoughts and let your voice be heard. 

It’s not only about becoming a charismatic speaker. You’ll also unlock a newfound confidence that spills into every area of your life. So, grab that mic, join us, and get ready to amplify not just your voice but your self-assurance too.

No worries! You can still level up your presentation skills alone – with just you and a mirror. It might feel a tad strange at first, talking to your reflection. 

But it's a game-changer. Standing in front of that mirror, owning your space, and delivering your lines is like a private pep talk for your confidence. It's simple, it's effective, and it's all about you stepping into confidence in business. 

7 - Don’t Network. Build Connections

Look for genuine connections when out and about. It’s not about business cards and elevator pitches. It's about building lasting relationships with like-minded people.

Remember, your people aren't just a network; they’re your powerhouse, your cheer squad, and your go-to for inspiration. 

Dive into the world of authentic connections, where networking isn't a task. It's a celebration of shared passions and endless possibilities. 

Don’t Hide, Be You

So, to wrap it up – no need for a personality overhaul to rock it in business! 

Learning is your secret weapon, and everyone can snag the skills to authentically and confidently present themselves.

Flaunt your authentic self, and dial it up a smidge. Step up onto the confident stage. You got this!

Your Next Step

Have you seen that we’re launching our beta program soon? It’s an exclusive program limited to 10 spaces. In it we’ll heal low self esteem from past programming to develop the business confidence you need to sell high ticket services.

Join the early interest list and be one of the first to be notified when doors open.

Until next week

Gwen