Ashley Orlando | Vocalist, Ukulele Artist & Charisma Coach

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Why Your Inner Critic Holds You Back

1/11/2023

 
Have you ever wrestled with your inner critic when it tried to keep you safe but small?

I have. And more times than I could ever count, I’ve let my inner critic win.

But over the years, I’ve learned that staying safe protects me from failure, AND it also keeps me from joy, deep connection and new collaborations.

Step out. Be courageous. Embrace failure.

The journey means so much more when you stop shooting for what you already KNOW you can do and start learning what you are TRULY capable of.

This is the message I delivered mid-December that won 1st place during the GSU Toastmaster's Club's International Speech Contest! I now move on to compete in the Area Contest Jan. 21 at the Bluebonnet Library in Baton Rouge.

If leveling up your speaking or leadership skills is on your 2023 goals list, Toastmasters is a wonderful way to practice regularly in a supportive learning environment. It's never too late to join a club near you and start practicing. I'm proof of that :D

With gratitude,

Ashley

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