You’re More of an Expert Than You Think
How Your Experiences, Skills, and Story Already Position You as a Leader—Even If You Don’t See It Yet
Have you ever held back from sharing your knowledge because you didn’t feel “expert enough”?
You’re not alone.
Every day, I meet smart, capable, wildly talented individuals who downplay what they know—waiting until they have one more certification, one more year of experience, or one more reason to finally raise their hand and say, “I can help with that.”
But here’s what I know for sure:
You are more of an expert than you think you are.
Let me explain why—and how to start owning it.
1. Expertise Isn’t a Title. It’s a Track Record.
We’ve been sold a narrow definition of expertise: degrees, accolades, maybe even a TED Talk.
But the truth?
👉 Expertise is earned through experience, not external validation.
If you’ve solved a problem more than once, helped others navigate a challenge, or developed a process that works—you have expertise.
You don’t need to know everything. You just need to know more than the person you’re helping.
2. Your Story Is Your Edge
The obstacles you’ve overcome, the careers you’ve pursued, the people you’ve helped—none of that is random.
Your lived experience has value.
Whether you’ve navigated single motherhood while building a business, reinvented yourself after burnout, or helped your team thrive under pressure—you’ve built wisdom that can serve others.
When you combine skill + experience + passion?
You don’t just have knowledge.
You have credibility.
3. Most People Can’t See Their Own Genius
Here’s a secret: the things that come naturally to you often go unnoticed—because they feel easy.
You assume everyone thinks like you, works like you, processes information the way you do.
But they don’t.
That thing you do effortlessly? That’s your zone of genius. And what feels second nature to you is exactly what someone else is searching for guidance on.
4. The Stats Don’t Lie: People Want Real-World Wisdom
According to LinkedIn, 92% of people trust recommendations from individuals over brands.
In other words, people trust people.
They want to learn from someone who’s walked the path—not just studied it.
This is why real-life experts—coaches, consultants, creators, and community leaders—are thriving. Because they’re showing up as themselves, sharing their stories, and teaching what they’ve learned.
You can, too.
5. You’re Already Sitting on Gold—You Just Need to Name It
So here’s your next move:
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Reflect on the problems you’ve solved (for yourself or others)
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Identify what people naturally come to you for
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Think about what lights you up—what you could talk about for hours
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Recognize the repeated wins in your career or life
Put it all together, and you’ve got a foundation of expertise that’s more than valid—it’s powerful.
You’re More Ready Than You Think
Don’t wait for a permission slip to start owning your brilliance.
The expertise is already in you.
Now it’s time to trust it—and start sharing it with others.
Because the world doesn’t need another perfect voice.
It needs a real one.
YOURS.
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Let’s turn your experience into impact.
You’re closer than you think.