“What outfit should I wear?”

Putting up polls on Instagram with questions like the above seems like a bit of harmless fun. You probably see a lot of entrepreneurs and influencers on social media using it as an engagement or feedback tool. But what if these types of interactions are actually a subtle sign that you’re outsourcing your self-trust in the decision-making process?

In this episode of The Visibility Shift, you'll discover how seemingly small decisions can silently erode your confidence and leadership, impacting bigger areas of your life and business. Using personal examples, I’ll discuss the difference between seeking perspective versus giving away your power, how lack of self-trust bleeds into your brand and beyond, and show how strengthening your “self-trust muscle” can lead to showing up powerfully in every aspect.

1:50 – The difference between gathering insight and deferring your decisions to others

4:18 – Why you might feel the urge to crowdsource your decision-making process

6:17 – How a lack of self-trust leaks into your business, brand, and leadership

10:08 – Self-trust as a muscle to develop and strengthen over time

12:20 – How the habit of seeking external validation extends beyond your personal style

13:51 – What to do the next time you catch yourself wanting to defer your decisions

Mentioned In Why Outfit Polls on Instagram Are Sneakily Eroding Your Self-Trust

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Are you allowing yourself to fully shine as a business owner, or are you letting yourself get lost in the daily minutiae?

After feeling like she’d lost her sense of style during the pandemic, Danelle Schlegelmilch set out on a mission to get it back. She was evolving into her role as founder and fractional CCO of her PR company, Passport Public Relations. Yet she realized that while her mission was to help her clients shine, she wasn’t allowing the same thing for herself. She felt she needed not just a reduction in daily decision fatigue, but a boost in her confidence, professional presence, and client interactions.

In this episode of The Visibility Shift, you’ll hear how Danelle reclaimed and elevated her style with the creation of a personalized style strategy, aligning with her growing business and CEO role. She emphasizes the importance of investing in yourself, the impact of finding your authentic style, and how strategic styling can empower women leaders to show up boldly and confidently in their businesses.

3:57 – How Danelle lost her style during COVID and reclaimed it as her business scaled

8:04 – How the styling process helped Danelle refine her existing style into a version suited for her CEO role

10:21 – What it felt like for Danelle to do something a little new (and scary) by investing in herself

12:16 –The difference Danelle felt in meeting clients before versus after refining her style

15:07 – How the styling process has shifted the way Danelle shows up, personally and professionally

19:13 – The big a-ha moment that was a game changer for Danelle during this process

22:53 – The difference in comfort level for Danelle now as someone who’s been on camera for many years

24:29 – Danelle’s encouragement for women entrepreneurs who feel a shift in their lives or business

27:20 – The stress saved and wasted time and money avoided with a personalized style strategy as your guide

32:41 – Closing thoughts on the intangible but powerful energetic shift that style can create within

Mentioned In How Danelle Schlegelmilch Reclaimed Her Style by Investing in Herself

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I’m sure you’ve been there: staring into a closet full of clothes, yet feeling like you’ve got nothing to wear…especially if you’re styling for an important event. But even on a “normal” day, this isn't just a minor inconvenience. It’s the price you pay for not being taught how to intentionally shop for yourself.

Yet, the expensive price tag it comes with impacts more than just your daily routine. It significantly drains your mental focus, confidence, and energy as well. So how do you stop wasting time and energy on deciding what to wear and transform your relationship with your wardrobe so you can start dressing like the leader you are?

In this episode of The Visibility Shift, you'll learn how to go clothes shopping in a way that’s intentional and that actually works for your life. I’ll discuss why the notion that you have nothing to wear is a myth, the sneaky ways your closet can drain you before you’re ready to start your day, and how to address this so you can reclaim your time, energy, and presence when you need it most.

3:21 – What’s really behind that feeling of having nothing to wear

6:49 – How you’re influenced to shop incorrectly (and who benefits)

8:21 – The deeper impact of wardrobe misalignment and how it diverts from more impactful activities

11:32 – Three key areas that cause you to go through cycles of feeling like you have nothing to wear

14:36 – The bigger impact of your style on you as a person

17:05 - What it looks like to create a clear and honest style strategy

20:59 – The price of indecision, the impact of taking small steps, and how you can start today

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