What Singing Taught Me About Showing Up
Finding Your Voice—In Singing and in Business
Recently, I did something completely out of my comfort zone (eeeek). I went to a singing class for the first time in over 30 years!
I had no expectations - just a fun, creative exercise, a chance to express myself. But what stood out wasn’t just the singing—it was how the teacher made me feel.
She openly shared her life, her experiences, her personality. No filters, no performance, just her. And because she showed up so authentically, I felt safe. I felt comfortable. And then something amazing happened.
And then something super cool happened.
With her encouragement, I sang. Well, actually more than that, I reached the highest note I’ve ever hit in my life. And it happened effortlessly—almost like my lungs just opened up. It wasn’t about perfect technique; it was about trusting myself.
That moment got me thinking about visibility, leadership, and building a public profile.
Showing up, sharing your story, and expressing who you really are can feel terrifying—just like singing in front of someone after decades of silence. But when you’re in a space where authenticity is welcomed, when you embrace your quirks, your layers, your real self—you don’t just free yourself.
You free others.
This is the power of showing up consistently in your business. By sharing your journey, your story, your perspective, you give others permission to do the same. You create a space where people feel seen, heard, and inspired to step into their own voice—whether that’s in business, in leadership, or even in a song.
So, how are you showing up? How are you making others feel safe to express themselves? Because sometimes, all it takes is one person showing up fully to help someone else find their voice.
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