323 - Why I Talk I Not You
Learn why speaking from your personal experience rather than telling others what to do enhances authenticity, builds trust, and positions you as a true authority in your field. Tune in to discover how to elevate your personal brand.
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Why I Talk I Not You
When it comes to personal branding, how you communicate can make or break your connection with your audience. In this episode of The Daily Hint, we explore a simple but impactful strategy: speaking from an “I” perspective rather than telling others what they should do.
Why does this matter? People are more receptive when you share your experiences rather than prescribing solutions. When you focus on your own journey—what you’ve learned, how you’ve grown, and what has worked for you—it creates authenticity. This authenticity builds trust and positions you as a credible authority.
The takeaway? Shift your mindset from giving directives to sharing your perspective. It’s not about telling others how to act; it’s about showing them what they can take away from your unique experiences. This approach fosters connection and resonates deeply with your audience.
Listen to the full episode for actionable insights on enhancing your personal brand and establishing yourself as a trusted leader in your field.
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction: The Power of Personal Perspective
00:02 Why 'I' Matters in Personal Branding
00:22 Engaging Your Audience with Personal Insights
00:34 Establishing Authority Through Experience
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Transcript:
Why I talk I and not you. When I'm recording videos from a personal branding aspect, it is important that you share your own perspective to the world and not about what you should be doing because people are pushing back. They are not interested in you telling them what and how to do things. They're interested in what is your perspective.
So talking from an I perspective, when you're recording videos like this and communicating to other people will Put you into a situation where you share what other people can learn from you, from what you have experienced. And through that, they will be more open to see you as the authority you are, because you just share what you have experienced and how you do things.