The Courage to Stand Out: Practical Steps to Build Confidence as an Entrepreneur

In this episode, we dive deep into the silent struggles that hold brilliant entrepreneurs back—fear of failure, criticism, or standing out. As humans, we are wired for survival, and this often manifests in modern life as a desire to fit in. For business owners, this can look like endless tweaking, comparing yourself to others, or hesitating to show up fully.

Anne Rajoo shares her personal journey from being afraid to stand out to embracing visibility as an entrepreneur, and her struggles with promoting her expertise. Alongside Nicoline Huizinga, they discuss how to reframe fears, overcome perfectionism, and boldly step into your authentic self. Nicoline also shares actionable insights from her book, Flick the F**-It Switch,* to help you take the leap and show up fearlessly in your business.

This episode is your invitation to let go of fear, stop tweaking, and start boldly showing up as the amazing entrepreneur you are.

Featured Guest:
Nicoline Huizinga is a certified business mentor, Human Design coach, speaker, and author of Aligned Energy and Flick the F**-It Switch.* She helps business owners ignite their unique talents, embrace imperfection, and boldly take action on their own terms.

Episode Highlights

• Why fear of judgment holds us back and how it’s rooted in survival instincts.
• The importance of “flicking the switch” to move past hesitation and take bold action.
• How perfectionism is just another face of fear—and practical steps to overcome it.
• Why comparisonitis stops you from standing out and how to shift your mindset.
• The power of embracing imperfection and focusing on service over self.

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