“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

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