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Ever find yourself doubting if you're good enough? 🤔 We all have moments of questioning—whether you're pitching to a room of executives or tackling your daily to-do list Those thoughts: Am I the right person? Will I deliver? What makes you stand out? Why would someone choose your service or hire you for a job?" Or maybe you’ve wondered, "Am I good enough? Should I be the one making that presentation? Will people understand my message, or will I mess up?" These doubts can creep in, whether you’re presenting to a big audience or just handling your daily tasks. You're not alone. The secret of successful professionals? They embrace their true selves and lead with their strengths. Authenticity isn't just a buzzword—it's your power move.Lara Acosta "Authentify is key but most people don't know how to become authentic themselves" 🤝 Here’s what I live by: ✅** Own Your Story**: Your journey, your approach, your way of thinking—these are your superpowers. People connect with genuine stories. ✅ **Embrace Mistakes**: Perfection is a myth. Every setback is a stepping stone. ✅ **Doubt**: Every time you doubt yourself, remember those moments when your skills were praised—whether for your data analysis, compelling presentations, or simplifying the complex, whether for your AI work, your spotless cleaning, or the care you provide for children. But don’t always rely on other people’s validation, because the same people who lift you up can also bring you down. ✅ **Stay Curious**: Ask question, don't pretending you know it all. Curiosity fuels growth. As an SMEs advisor and creator of AI tools, I've learned that believing in your path matters as much as the tech you leverage.  Instead of questioning if you're right for the job, affirm you are. Confidence in your journey can become your greatest asset. Are you ready to transform self-doubt into a strength? 🌟 What does authenticity mean to you? How do you overcome doubt? Let’s discuss below! #authenticityiskey #businessgrowth #confidence #smallbusiness #inspiration #PositiveVibes #AI

Believe it or not this is the need of the hour - Part 2 As discussed in part 1 of this theory let's understand Why 👉 "people are craving for reality" because they are tired of curated and filtered content that presents an idealized version of reality. 🔺 they want genuine connections and authentic experiences. a sense of isolation and disconnection that hesitate them to express their true emotions. 🔺 they yearn for empathetic response not predictable reply. lack of common ground and shared experiences to build trust 🔺they want a sense of belonging, not fake praises. It is very important now than ever - to share your authentic self, your journey, your experience your mistakes your success which can influence, inspire & motivate others by doing so people will not only love your content but also would wait for it 🔺they will miss your content when you don't post, 🔺they will ask where have you been when you take a break That's the power of emotions and no AI tool can ever be able to create that. This post was not to discourage you from using AI but to provoke you to be authentically "You". P.S. which creator's post inspire you the most? for me it's Rose Maria George , this young achiever inspired me to believe nothing is impossible- doesn't matter what's your age, where you live and how to be strong and handle crisis head on🤗. P.S.S. please read part 1, you will understand it better🙂 #personalbramding #communitybuilding

Achieve More, Stress Less by Implementing the C.O.D.E. Method for Personal Growth 📝C.O.D.E → Capture - Organize - Distill - Express 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 🔹 Make a Habit of Capturing whatever resonates with you daily. ▶ I’ve made a habit of capturing everything I learn, think, or feel that I need to take action on Notion daily 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗘 🔹 Weekly, categorize insights into areas of your interest like inspiration, tech, fitness, finance, etc. ▶Take time to Declutter whatever you feel is irrelevant or will not be able to take action on 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟 🔹 Use ChatGPT to summarize your notes and keep them at the top of the page. ▶Bold and highlight the CRUX of your notes for easy recall and application in the future. 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 🔹 Communicate your ideas to add value to your life and to the lives of others. ▶ Share your unique perspective and experience with others to make a positive impact on those around you. Reach out to Mehraj U Din to delve deeper into actionable insights. Credit: Tiago Forte - Building a second brain #PersonalGrowth #Productivity #SuccessTips #Notion #SecondBrain #SelfExpression #ContinuousLearning #Mindset #InspireOthers #LifeHacks

Bring the Joy! Today I want to bring a calm feeling to the community I belong to. It's important that people have a chance to just step back and breathe. I hope the picture below does just that for you 👇 There is a common thread that runs through a community. A shared belief and value system. When we are true to ourselves and our community it resonates. When we talk about sharing our experiences, our expertise or our knowledge this can strengthen the sense of belonging. This is one of our basic desires as a human. When we share, we communicate. Communication is key and we must listen. We must listen and address concerns. We must help those in need and sometimes that help comes with no strings attached. Be forewarned, the help we offer cannot be used to diminish our light, nor feed off of our precious time. Protect your peace. I hope the image created below help those today know they are part of a community. One that seeks to provide an ear to bend, a lending hand, a safe place to come and sit awhile and allows open communication. That's part of my beliefs and part of the value I give. What is your brand giving to your community? #community #ai #communicate #brandvalues >>> I am here to offer my expertise on how to create your brand values and community. Let's meet!

How do you show up for yourself and others? Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how we show up for ourselves and for those around us. I even took it a step further and used ChatGPT to help me generate words that describe how I’ve been showing up. Some of the words were positive, while others were… well, let’s just say they challenged me to dig deeper and grow. Words like empowering, creative and visionary reminded me that I’ve been intentional about making an impact. But there were also words like impatient, stubborn and restless that really stopped me in my tracks. This got me thinking about how often do we take the time to reflect on how we really show up both for ourselves and for others? ✨ Are we intentional about being our best selves, or are we caught up in the noise of daily life? ✨ When others describe us, do they mention qualities that align with how we want to be perceived? ✨ What words would YOU use to describe how you show up? And are they in alignment with your goals and values? Some days, we may show up as a visionary, full of ideas and inspiration, ready to take on the world. Other days, we might show up a little more aloof, uncertain, or even stubborn in our ways. But here’s the beauty in it. Every time we show up for ourselves and others, there is an opportunity to grow, to refine, and to be better. Remember, the words you think and speak about yourself shape your path. Feel free to reflect on the words that describe you—both the ones that empower you and the ones that challenge you. After all, growth happens when we face the truth of who we are and push ourselves to be better. #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipMindset #ShowUpForYourself #SelfReflection #AuthenticityMatters #MindfulLeadership #PositiveImpact #GrowthJourney #IntentionalLiving #InspireAndChallenge #VKRInsights

Authenticity is a bit like oxygen - when it's there you don't notice it, but when it's not there it's pretty obvious. Maybe I'm a little bit sensitive, but the amount of stuff that pops up on here that is just so inauthentic and incongruent is huge. And it feels like a lot of it is AI linked. I could be wrong. Maybe I've just woken up on the wrong side of my generation? Anyway, I'll shush now. ——— I’m Dave 👋🏼 Me —> I help business owners to be confident and more authentic. Three things I do: Life coach Speaker Stand up comedian Interested in any of those? Let’s have a chat. I probably write too much personal stuff in my posts. See the 🔔 on my profile? Give it a ding if you would like to see more of my stuff. Or if you fancy it, then let’s connect 🙏🏼 🤔 Useful post? Give it a share. ♻️ #davethecoach 

Imagine living your shine. I’m talking the unicorns farting glitter, shine! Ok maybe that’s too far, or should living a life worth living be out of reach? Ikigai is the Japanese concept for the 'reason for life' or having a meaningful life. Through identifying your passions, talents, contributions & financial sustenance, you can align your efforts to live a life you find value in. Ikigai-kan is that “ahhhh” satisfaction of experiencing the emotions that make us happy. It is the end-goal as well as the process of realizing self-actualization. Valuing the big and the small and those deep “ahhh” moments in between. And because it’s not absolutist, materialistic or even fixed - there’s flow being in your flow state, if you know what I mean. Only YOU can express it. Live it. While positively impacting others in this state. It’s everything from enjoying a hot tea in the cool, crisp Spring morning air before the others wake up. For your perfect pitch that brings a new client onboard. Try these journal prompts: ● 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 ∘ What makes you smile just thinking or while doing it? ∘ What you would regret not doing more of? ● 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝘁 ∘ What makes you the 'go to' person for others ask help from? ∘ How do you describe what you are good at? ● 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 ∘ What needs your spin on it/ the unique combination of experiences & insights? ∘ What is missing in your community? marketplace? ● 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 ∘ What service or product will people be willing to pay for? ∘ Which tasks can be monetized? 𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲, 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 ∘ What will this look like everyday? ∘ What will be the hallmark activities? ∘ What won’t you be doing? PS: Is it just me or this whole concept of Ikigai fascinates you too? #lifecoachforwomen #ikigai #confidencecoach #leadershipcoach #womenentrepreneurs #womeninsecurity

My headspace at the moment is all about humanity as I do my researches in existential risks with the impending AI dominance era. Be it an algorithm matching the video below or a force of the universe popping the video, it says a lot about humanity. Help someone today in however small ways you can, it's a no-regret move #humanity #ai #ethics #future #care #ATxSG #AtxSG2024 #ATxSGEnterprise #Innovfest #ElevatingFounders https://lnkd.in/g4vF3RZq