Denise Jacobs gave a presentation at the Speaker Branding Summit on transforming self-talk, increasing confidence, and owning one's expertise. She discussed how the inner critic can block progress and confidence, and introduced techniques like changing negative self-talk, focusing on strengths, and embracing one's expertise to help manage thoughts and step into leadership powerfully.

1. Transform Self-Talk, Increase
Confidence, and Own Your Expertise
Denise Jacobs • Speaker Branding Summit •
22 May 2020

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3. WHAT’S
BLOCKING
US?

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So…a lot is
happening
right now
https://www.flickr.com/photos/corneveaux/3248566797/

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VUCA
volatility
uncertainty
complexity
ambiguity

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FUD =
Fear
Uncertainty
Doubt
https://www.flickr.com/photos/tom_lin/3193080175/

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“Is this to time to
persue my dream?”
Photos: Pat Jarrett

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Our inner critics
Photo source: Flickr

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The inner critic is a huge blocker
http://www.flickr.com/photos/richardwinchell/130344669/

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Affects thinking
https://www.flickr.com/photos/falequin/8443342362/

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Mind management
https://www.flickr.com/photos/anieto2k/15675189976/

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Find your voice
Photo: Denise Jacobs

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Step into your
power

14. MENTAL
MANAGEMENT

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We can
control what’s
going on in
here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiarescott/3211540197/

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We have (mental)
Power Tools
http://www.flickr.com/photos/techshop/2832912619/

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Neuroplasticity
https://www.flickr.com/photos/arselectronica/13994747444

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Attention & Focus
https://www.flickr.com/photos/77654185@N07/8428225936

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Mindfulness
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eldave/3065425105/

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Shift Focus
L E T ’ S D O T H I S :
Photo: Mind The Product SF 2019

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Self-Compassion
https://www.flickr.com/photos/samanthasteele/3983046067/

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Self-Compassion Template
C R E AT I V E D O S E :

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Transform self-talk, increase confidence,
and own your expertise

24. TRANSFORM
SELF-TALK

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A visit creates
an opportunity

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Inner Critic = Self-talk gone awry
https://www.pexels.com/photo/thinking-environment-depressed-depression-54377/

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Self-talk Reboot
Creative Dose:

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Word Choice
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mythoto/3822942678/

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Say This, Not That
C R E AT I V E D O S E :
“I choose to/I get to”
“I want to”
“I will/I decide”
“When can I?”
“I have to” —>
“I ought to” —>
“I should” —>
“I must” —>

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Self-talk technique: “Self-distancing”
Creative Dose:

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Be Your Own Coach of Positivity
C R E AT I V E D O S E :
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Keeping_the_ball_in_their_court,_Marine_coaches_teach_kids_sports,_values_121103-M-
OB827-069.jpg

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It worked!
Photo: TEDx RheinMain

34. BECOME
SELF-
REFERENTIAL

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A superstar line-up!
brandminds.ro

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Can I measure up?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/somjuan/2761338162/

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Know what throws
you off track

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- U N K N O W N
“You cannot compare your insides to someone
else’s outsides.”

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Opportunity Model
C R E AT I V E D O S E :

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There is
NO ONE like you
https://pixabay.com/en/photoshop-space-universe-sky-2845779/

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Know Your Uniqueness Advantage
C R E AT I V E D O S E :

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I owned it!
Photo: BrandmInds 2019

43. OWN
YOUR
EXPERTISE

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SXSW Interactive,
March 2009
Photo: Denise Jacobs

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I totally freaked out

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I shouldn't be writing this
I misrepresented myself
I don't know enough
This should be someone else’s book
I’m going to look stupid
Everyone will see that I’m a fake
What if it's not good enough?
What if I'm not good enough?

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Feel like an impostor?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/neogabox/4251913740

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Impostor syndrome runs rampant
among leaders and high achievers

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Inner critic gets stronger
as the stakes get higher

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Women are
highly susceptible

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Don’t see
ourselves clearly

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There’s paradox
with impostor syndrome
http://www.flickr.com/photos/x1brett/2279939232/

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Remember the Impostor Syndrome Paradox
C R E AT I V E D O S E :
You will only experience impostor
syndrome when you are
competent and skilled.
(re-read this as many times as necessary.)

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“I’m really good at…”
L E T ’ S D O T H I S !

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Share your
expertise

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The Expert Enough Manfesto
C R E AT I V E D O S E :
https://expertenough.com/538/the-expert-enough-manifesto

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One year later!
Photo: Denise Jacobs

58. STEP INTO
YOUR
POWER &
LEAD
POWERFULLY

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Learning a whole
new approach

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An improved
mind-frame +
stepping into
your power

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Inner struggles will still exist
http://static.ipaustralia.com.au/store3/10/78/1078354.1.high.jpg

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Beware of
unreasonable
standards
http://www.flickr.com/photos/diepuppenstubensammlerin/7648792510/

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Excellence≠Perfection
Creative Dose:

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What would you be able to do
with a banished inner critic?
https://pixabay.com/photos/raise-challenge-landscape-mountain-3338589/

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“If I didn’t have an Inner Critic, I would…”
L E T ’ S D O T H I S !
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Before_I_die_I_want_to_write_an_album._(6123412737).jpg

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Didn’t believe it
possible
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mahalie/276780530/

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A toolbox
https://www.pexels.com/photo/construction-work-carpenter-tools-3327/

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Share your message
https://www.flickr.com/photos/missrogue/9710505434/

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Touch your audiences

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Tons more
tools in my
book!

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Want the slides? Go to
DeniseSlides.com

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My courses on LinkedIn Learning
Go to
linkedin-learning.pxf.io/DeniseJacobs

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