Somebody has got to do it .. why not you?

"Somebody has got to do it why not you" became a sort of mantra growing up and the foundation for my first ever keynote address. It was what my Mom would tell me whenever I asked for her thoughts on my career from wanting to be a singer (quickly let this one go after hearing my voice recorded back) to aspiring to be a doctor her response remained constant.

"Somebody has got to do it why not you".

Having people around you that emulate the energy you are needing is so fundamental to your success. My success is not mine alone but the combined efforts and support from family, friends, mentors etc. People that have held space, metaphorically wiped my brow and pushed me back into the ring.

Today's theme is: why not you?

When you think of your wildest goals and ambitions does you mind begin to race with thoughts and self-limiting beliefs I don't know enough or why would someone listen to me? etc. The white noise that plays in your mind and exists there rent free holding you in a static position.

I'm here to remind you on this rainy Tuesday that there is always going to be a place and space for your voice and lived experiences.

There are going to be people that are:

1. Some steps behind you (they can learn from you)
2. Some steps ahead of you (they can be inspired by your journey)

Either way you will always be inspiring someone when you share your story.

When I applied for my first keynote I was terrified because I didn't know if my story was worthy of being up on a stage with women who had years of experience but when I got accepted and stood in front of 500 faces I realised that they were all sat there to listen to me.

Not to critique my experiences but to learn from me because I added a value.

And so do you!

Books to help you step out of your comfort zone

Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers one of my favourite books ever and a go to if ever I need a confidence boost. It will help you explore what your fears are and most importantly explore how they are holding you back. It's witty, anecdotal, straight to the point and empowering. It took me from a place of stagnancy to a place of action.

People to keep you on the right track

Kira Matthews is a Manifestation Coach, I can't pinpoint when I first discovered her but I feel I wouldn't know what to do without her authenticity on my Instagram, LinkedIn or TikTok feed. She's the kind of person that makes you feel energised and engaged whilst being so grounded and genuine. She is the founder of Future Self Nights and the 90 Day Future Self Journal - both are rooted in the power of manifestation and centred on how you can build your own inner and outer confidence that elevates your profile and helps you secure the opportunities you want. She is absolutely someone to follow and keep in your feed and I can't wait to attend one of the FSNs in the future.

A song I listen to on repeat for confidence

Got to Be Real - Cheryl Lynn

Always remember your story is unique, no-one else has the same one, you can add so much value to other people's lives through speaking up and sharing experiences.

It doesn't have to be as big as a keynote but if you have those goals never reduce the power you have to make a difference and take the first step.

See you in 2 weeks,

Em