The most common storytelling mistake (and why it makes people tune out)

Ever get on a mic and suddenly feel the urge to “prove” you’re worth listening to?In this episode, I’m naming one of the most common mistakes authors make when sharing their story on podcasts, Zooms, and stages: turning the story into a credibility pitch. Not because you’re arrogant, but because fear of judgment makes you reach for safety, and “safety” often sounds like extra context, qualifications, and explaining.You’ll learn why people tune out when your story becomes a resume, what “human specificity” actually means (and why it makes people lean in), and a simple shift you can make immediately: stop trying to make your story acceptable and start making it specific.If you’ve ever rushed past the emotional moment, skipped the scene, or jumped straight to the lesson so you wouldn’t feel exposed, this episode will help you tell the truth with more clarity and less self-protection, without oversharing.If this was helpful, I share more inside my community SOUL Story Lounge here: http://soulstorylounge.com