Stop Making Yourself Small: How to Live Loudly Online with Confidence & Authenticity

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like shrinking yourself down to fit into someone else's expectations? Or maybe you’ve found yourself changing your tone of voice or behavioral patterns to accommodate societal norms? Let's talk about it. Hang with Us on Social: @themichellepualani | @joanna_atwork Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend. Your support helps us continue creating valuable content! Work with Michelle: https://michellepualani.com/work-with-meWork with Joanna: Reach out to  [email protected].  We're unpacking our urge to 'make ourselves small' and exploring the theme of gender bias in communication. You’ve been there - excessively apologizing, avoiding disagreements, downplaying achievements, and seeking others' approval. It's time we examine how these habits might be hampering our personal and professional growth. Get ready to gain insights into how being your authentic self can enrich your relationships, and carve out better opportunities. Although not experts, we offer some practical, empowering strategies for self-improvement.  From embracing failure to building a supportive network, we share our top tips to boost your confidence and self-efficacy. Our hope is that this conversation will inspire you to start your journey towards greater authenticity and confidence, and ultimately, to transform your life positively. So, are you ready to show up more loudly and present in your own life? Time Stamps:05:50 - The Impacts of Being "Too Much"13:38 - Language Impact on Sales Communication20:28 - The Power of Apology in Communication25:10 - Overcoming the Need for Approval34:09 - The Importance of Authenticity in Business39:29 - Confidence and Specialization in Career Choices44:12 - Owning Your Expertise and Confidence48:57 - Book Affirmation and YouTube Strategy54:15 - Celebrating and Acknowledging Your Achievements 59:27 - Impact of Opportunities and Relationship Building References & Resources:Yellow.co CompanyYellow.co ConferenceALOK, Gender Non-Binary Author, Poet, Comedian, and Public SpeakerArielSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clickteasepodcast📱 Social: @themichellepualani | @joanna_atwork📩 Michelle: [email protected]🌐 Joanna: millennialmktr.com📅 10-Day Course Creation Challenge (Joanna) 💻 Build a Successful Online Business Using Kajabi 🎙️ Get Descript for Podcasting ✅ Try Out Monday.com