Ep. 33 Inner Critic Series - You Are Not An Expert

Let's talk about a particularly sneaky inner critic - the one that keeps telling us we are not an expert. It’s part of a whole trifecta of inner critics, right along with the one that’s pushing us to step out of our comfort zone, and the one whispering that we're not ready for what’s next. With limitless information out there at our fingertips, it’s easier than ever to feel like we don’t know enough to get started. Whether it’s speaking up in a meeting, sharing your opinion with family, or putting yourself out there in front of the world, this episode is all about calling out that inner voice and taking action. I’m not immune to this either - I share my own experiences with that “I’m not expert enough” critic and how to stop holding yourself back. Episode Highlights: Truth: You only need to be a step ahead of those you are helping. How this inner critic can delay us from doing what we are meant to do. Taking risks and the BEST thing that could happen. Quotables: [00:03] "If you've been telling yourself a story that you're not enough, or whatever your story is about your journey to date, then it may be time to update that story so that you can redefine what an expert is or even decide. You know what? I actually don't even need to be an expert in order to put myself out there. Let's give them something to talk about." [12:32] "I'm often asked, so how did I get into transformation work? How is it that I'm able to do this? And how does one kind of prove that they can help people in transformation? And I'm not going to lie. When I used to get these questions, my inner critic used to come out loud and proud and start to wonder if what I really need to do is go back and get a degree in psychology or change management or other kinds of studies and modalities having to do with transformation." [21:16] "You have something to share. You have something that you think is valuable to other people. You may not know exactly who quite yet, but you know it in your bones. And if you know it in your bones, then I'm inviting you to take a leap of faith, to be willing to go to the edge of your comfort zone and take the next step." Tosca’s Links and Resources: Tosca’s Website Get in Touch with Tosca Submit your question for Tosca to answer on her ALL ACCESS episode Giving Flowers To: Theme music by: Adrian DiMatteo Podcast audio edited by: Landis Podcast Editing