NAKED TALKS: Why Smart People Doubt Themselves
"Who am I to charge this much?"
"Someone's going to find out I'm faking it."
"I just got lucky. I'm not actually that good."
Sound familiar?
Research shows 70% of entrepreneurs doubt themselves - that crushing feeling that you're not qualified, that success is luck, that you'll be "found out."
It's the reason you:
❌ Underprice your services
❌ Don't apply for opportunities
❌ Downplay your achievements
❌ Work yourself to death trying to "prove" yourself
This session creates space for the honest conversation you've been wanting to have.
WHAT WE'LL COVER
Understanding Imposter Syndrome (15 min)
What it actually is and why entrepreneurs are especially vulnerable
The real cost on your business decisions
Personal stories (including mine) about when it almost stopped us
Real Talk Discussion (20 min)
Common triggers: pricing, credentials, comparison, success
How it shows up in your actual decisions
Why talking about it matters
Practical Strategies (10 min)
Evidence folders: Fighting feelings with facts
Reframing expertise (you don't need to know everything)
Naming the voice to reduce its power
Building community support
Action Commitments (5 min)
One specific thing each of us will do this week
Optional Hangout (10 min)
Stay for informal connection and networking
THIS IS FOR YOU IF:
You've ever underpriced because you felt "not good enough"
You dismiss your successes as luck or timing
You're waiting to feel "ready" before taking action
You compare your behind-the-scenes to others' highlight reels
You work harder than necessary trying to prove yourself
You want honest conversations about entrepreneurship, not filtered ones
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
This is NOT:
❌ A one-way lecture
❌ Motivational fluff or toxic positivity
❌ "Just believe in yourself" advice
This IS:
✅ A facilitated discussion where everyone participates
✅ A safe space for vulnerability and honesty
✅ Evidence-based strategies, not just feelings
✅ Community connection with people who get it
FORMAT
⏱️ Duration: 60 minutes (50 min structured + 10 min optional hangout)
🖥️ Platform: Zoom (link sent after registration)
📹 Recording: Available to participants for 48 hours
👥 Group Size: Capped at 30 for quality discussion
🎥 Cameras: Optional but encouraged
BEFORE THE SESSION
Help shape our conversation by sharing your experience: [GOOGLE FORM LINK - add your actual link]
Your anonymous responses help us address the most relevant challenges and show you that you're not alone.
ABOUT NAKED THOUGHTS
NAKED THOUGHTS is a community for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creators navigating the mental challenges nobody talks about. We strip away the LinkedIn polish and have honest conversations about imposter syndrome, burnout, uncertainty, and everything in between.
Questions? Drop them in the comments or email me.
See you there,
Jakob