TREAD TALKS: Own What You Know

Don't Hide Your PRs: Why Owning Your Expertise Isn't BraggingWelcome back to Tread Talks. Real coaching moments. From the scary, messy, exciting startup space. Take the next two minutes to move your body — and your business — forward. And remember: you're not doing this alone.Can I tell you something I'm a little embarrassed about?When I closed my gym, I started introducing myself as "just a trainer." Just. Like everything I'd built, everything I knew, everything I'd put in the work for — was somehow less than what it used to be.I used to give my gym members a burpee penalty for talking about themselves that way.I owe myself a lot of burpees.Here's a Hey Coach question that hits this one right on the head."Hey Coach. I have the credentials, the experience, the whole resume — but every time I try to show up as the expert, I downplay it. Why is it so hard to just own what I know?" Nobody hides their PRs to make the person on the next platform feel better about their lift. You post it. You own it. It's proof of the work you put in — and it's exactly what tells the right person they're in good hands.Your credentials are your training log. They belong on the wall.I worked with a client launching her own podcast — an actual doctorate behind her name — who kept finding ways to minimize it. Worried it would feel like bragging. Worried it would make her seem unapproachable.Here's what I told her:Your one tip:Stop treating your expertise like a spoiler.The right people aren't intimidated by your credentials — they're looking for them. Owning what you know isn't arrogance. It's how the people who need you most actually find you.Remember, progress happens one rep at a time — in your body and your business. 📞Book a call with me here🎧 If startup overwhelm is keeping you stuck, you don't have to figure it out alone. Book a free discovery call with me and let's build your business one intentional step at a time.🔗Let’s Stay Connected:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.