Let’s cut to it:
You weren’t born to blend in.
Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught to tone it down.
Don’t be too loud.
Don’t be too bold.
Don’t be too ambitious.
Just be… palatable.
For years, I downplayed my drive. I’d soften my voice in rooms full of egos. I’d laugh off my success so no one thought I was “too much.”
But you know what that really is? A slow leak of power.
Then one day, a mentor said something that hit me right in the gut:
“Why would you shrink yourself for a room you were born to lead?”
That line cracked me open.
We live in a culture that glorifies chill—calm, collected, always in control.
But chill can be a cover. A mask. A way to stay safe from the risk of being fully seen.
But fire?
Fire moves people. It warms. It lights. It spreads.
Take my client Tara. Brilliant. Visionary. But she’d start every sentence with,
“This might sound stupid, but…”
We did the work.
Six weeks later, she stood up in a boardroom, pitched her big idea, and closed a six-figure deal.
No apology. Just power.
And there’s research to back this up:
A 2023 Stanford study found that self-affirming language boosts leadership trust more than self-deprecating talk.
Translation? Your confidence is contagious.
3 Ways to Be Bolder Today:
If you’re ready to stop dimming and start showing up as your full self, here are three ways to get started:
Speak before you’re ready.
Don’t overthink it. Boldness isn’t about being perfectly polished—it’s about being present and real. Trust your gut and speak from the heart.Dress like you mean it.
Your outfit is your armor. Wear what makes you feel taller, prouder, and more YOU. Confidence starts with how you show up.Claim your wins—out loud.
Stop shrinking your story. Own your progress. Celebrate your wins. You worked for it—no disclaimers needed.
So here’s your Peaceful Power reminder today:
You don’t have to play it cool.
You get to show up HOT—on fire, full-volume, all in.
Say the bold thing.
Wear the outfit.
Take the risk.
Lead the room you were born for.
Ready to reignite your own power?
Grab your FREE preview of the Peaceful Power Reset and start living your life with unapologetic fire.
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With you in the heat of transformation,
Kate
I believe in you. You’ve got greatness within you.
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