Your Inner Voice: The Secret Weapon to Owning How You Show Up

Your inner voice isn't just background noise, it's like the constant "soundtrack" to your life. Whether you realize it or not, it's steering how you show up at work-- in relationships, in everything you do.

Take a moment to reflect on how you speak to yourself. What does that chatter say? It's driving how you perceive yourself, and ultimately-- how others may perceive you.

Let’s talk congruency: When your inner voice is in sync with your goals, you project confidence, and that energy is contagious. If you’re stepping into a sales pitch thinking, “I’ve got this because I’ve put in the work,” that belief will shine through in your body language, tone, and ability to connect with others. People trust leaders and professionals who show up congruently—where what they say, what they do, and what they believe all line up.

Pro tip: Before stepping into a key meeting or a tough decision, check in with your inner voice. Is it aligned with the person you need to be in that moment? If not, reframe it. Shift from doubt to self-empowerment. Confidence and congruency are built from the inside out.

Pro tip #2: Use a resource anchor. Get yourself into state.

Pro tip #3: Stay curious. Not just about your audience, clients, co-workers... also yourself. "How can I speak with more intention?"

Choose to speak to yourself in a way that builds confidence and creates alignment between your thoughts and actions. When you do, you show up powerfully, and people take notice.

Kimiko Donahue, CIC | Follow Kimi | Book a Meeting

Kimi is a former CEO, 4x Founder, 2x Agency Owner and investor.

Certified NLP Trainer, Master Practitioner of NLP, MER®, and Hypnosis and currently obtaining her Integrative NLP Coach certifications.

She spends equal parts being a Mom, Artist, Insurance Leader, Singer, Heavy Metal Lover, and Professional Empath.