What’s really holding you back from communicating with confidence, and is it possible you’re not as stuck as you think? In this episode of Speaking with Confidence, I dive deep into the heart of what it means to show up authentically and powerfully in your business and your life. We’ll tackle the challenge so many solo business owners face: feeling overwhelmed, second-guessing their abilities, and getting bogged down by tasks that don’t truly move the needle. Today, I’m joined by Sarah Pitts, an international bestselling author and seasoned business development consultant with over 30 years of coaching experience. Sarah is known for helping solo entrepreneurs break free from overwhelm using her signature potent productivity method. She’s a deep thinker, a master strategist, and frankly, one of the most insightful communicators I know. During our conversation, Sarah and I explored why exceptionally capable people often fall into the trap of doing everything themselves. We discuss how it becomes difficult to identify what makes us truly great when we’re juggling so many roles, most of which, as Sarah points out, are actually full-time jobs for other people! We share our own stories of letting go, including the struggle with trust that comes from tough experiences with delegation and outsourcing. Sarah takes us into the concept of the “belief gap”, that space where a lack of self-trust not only makes us hesitant, but actually clouds the way others perceive us. We break down how people sense authenticity and confidence on a level that’s deeper than words, and why showing up with genuine self-trust is the key to connection and business growth. We get into the sticky topic of promoting our own work and how self-doubt can sabotage even the most brilliant strategies (including the stories behind writing our books and the awkwardness of self-promotion). Here’s what we cover in this episode: Why highly capable people get stuck doing everything themselves The dangers of the “belief gap” and how it undermines communication confidence How authenticity and trust are sensed more than spoken Facing self-doubt when promoting your own work or stepping onto a bigger stage The difference between “sounding different” and communicating true individuality Branding tips: letting your business reflect you, not the other way around Overthinking, procrastination, and why they signal a lack of message clarity Using AI as a tool (not a replacement) for genuine communication How to “proof hunt” your own experience and leverage it for authority—at any age Why collaboration beats competition every time If this episode resonated with you, check out Sarah’s book, “It’s Only Common Sense to You,” and remember building confidence starts with honoring the unique value you already possess. Let’s stop fixing ourselves and start trusting ourselves, together. Connect with Sarah: Website: https://sjpbusinessdevelopment.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjpitts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjpittsuk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SJPBusinessDevelopment Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahjpittsmt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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