“If they see this, they’ll know I’m not good enough.”

When your voice says:

“Sharing my work will expose every flaw I have.”

“One imperfect draft, email, or idea will tell them everything about me.”

Coach Lynn says:

That is mind-reading. You are treating a feared reaction as though it is already a fact.

Then you say:

Here’s what I need to do:

• Take one or more Composure Breaths to settle my body.
• Say: “I do not know how they will respond.”
• Separate what I fear from what I actually know.
• Share a version that is appropriate for the real audience and purpose.

Coach Lynn says:

A prediction isn’t proof. When you let go of old fears and feel safe in the present, you can speak honestly and build real trust and connection.