One of the side effects of going bigger with your message and putting yourself out there is self-doubt.

Even when you’re excited about what you’re working on, self-doubt can creep in.

Self-doubt can masquerade as procrastination, boredom, shiny object syndrome, distractions, filling up your to-do lists and calendar, even deciding to clean those areas of the house that never get cleaned.

Self-doubt can also keep you stuck and not developing further as an entrepreneur, speaker, and thought leader.

In this episode, I’m sharing my own struggles with self-doubt and specific things I do when it comes up that may be helpful to you.

About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it's through women's stories, voices, and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com. 

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Related Podcast Episodes:

• Episode 127: Developing Confidence in Public Speaking
• Episode 131: Pitching and Negotiating for Bigger Speaking Opportunities with Maureen Taylor
• Episode 241: The Expert Trap: What Holds Women Back from Thought Leadership with Carol Cox