Bad news

Hey Verbalizer,

Have you ever sat in a meeting...

Feeling those words rise up in your throat...

Only to swallow them back down?

It happens in different places.

Different moments.

But that feeling...

Oh, that feeling is always the same.

And here's the bad news...

Later never comes.

That perfect moment we wait for?

That time when we'll feel totally ready?

When our confidence will finally match our competence?

It doesn't exist.

I was reminded of this the other day...

Watching someone swallow their brilliance in real time.

Almost speaking up.

Almost sharing that game-changing idea.

Almost taking up their rightful space.

But then...

That familiar voice crept in.

You know the one.

• "Maybe later..."

• "Someone else will say it..."

• "It's probably not that important..."

If this resonates...

If you've ever felt those words catch in your throat...

Then I need you to hear something.

Every time we choose silence...

Every time we swallow our words...

Every time we dim our light...

We're not just losing a moment.

We're losing pieces of our power... ✨

Our vocal power to influence change.

Our innate power to make a difference.

Our leadership power to inspire others.

But want to know the good news?

(Because you know I wouldn't leave you here!)

Your voice is still there.

Your brilliance is still waiting.

Your moment is still coming.

Actually...

It's not coming.

It's here.

Right now.

What will you choose?

Love, Laughter & Light,

'Ronke

P.S. I appreciate this message may not resonate with everyone and that's absolutely okay. But I bet you know someone who needs to hear this... someone brilliant who's been playing small with their voice.

Would you please share this with them? Sometimes the greatest gift we can give is permission for someone else to shine. 💫