Hiding? It’s Time To Step Into Your Power

In 2023, I had an experience that shook me to my core and made me confront some hard truths about myself.

It was during an interview for the "One Insight" podcast—an interview where I realized just how much I had been holding back. The host, Rich Litvin, said something that hit me like a lightning bolt: Visibility becomes exciting when there’s a mission.

That one sentence made me stop in my tracks. Because here’s the truth: I had been hiding. 

After Benjamin died 18 months earlier, I lost my fire. It felt like a part of me had gone dark, and I didn’t want to be seen. I didn’t want to be out there. I was insecure. I lost sight of why I was doing what I was doing.

But here’s what I came to understand—if you’re not connected to your mission, then what’s the point of being visible? 

What’s the point of stepping into the spotlight if you don’t even know why you’re there?

The Power of Being Driven by a Mission

During that time, I had so many women coming to me, saying, “How can I communicate more powerfully? How can I be more confident?” I understood where they were coming from because I was struggling with the same feelings. But here’s what I realized—confidence and communication are just surface-level issues. 

The real power comes from being so connected to your mission that you have to be heard, no matter what!

That’s when your words land with impact, no matter how polished or imperfect they might be.

I remember coaching two women during this period—one who spoke perfect English and another for whom English was a second language, with many imperfections. The first client was focused on mastering communication, but we had to dig deep to uncover what was driving her. The second client, despite her less-than-perfect English, was so connected to her mission that it didn’t matter. She spoke with such conviction that people couldn’t help but listen.

The difference was stark. It wasn’t about language or technique; it was about being driven by something bigger than yourself.

Confidence Is Built on Courage

Confidence was another area where I saw both my clients and myself getting stuck. We often think we need to wait until we feel confident before we act. But I learned that confidence doesn’t come from waiting—  it comes from taking action, no matter how small that step is.

Before confidence, there’s courage. Courage is what you need to take that first step, to risk, to own your space even when you don’t feel ready. Confidence comes afterward. It’s the trust you build in yourself from knowing you’re willing to take action, even when the outcome is uncertain.

So during that challenging time, I asked myself: “Where can I be more courageous?” And I started to act from that place. I began to see that confidence wasn’t about feeling fearless—it was about trusting myself to handle whatever came my way.

Reignite Your Mission

During that interview, I realized that I hadn’t lost my mission—I’d just buried it. 

I was hiding, not because I didn’t know my purpose. No, I come from my purpose every day because it’s in my DNA .( Purpose and mission is not the same but mission is linked to your purpose) It was the mission I was scared to step back into. But here’s what I learned: Your mission doesn’t disappear just because you’re scared. It’s still there, waiting for you to step up and claim it.

If you’re feeling disconnected or unsure of what’s your mission , here’s what I want you to do: 

• Get real about what drives you. 

• What’s the thing you can’t not do? 

• What’s so important to you that you’ll pursue it no matter what?

Sometimes it takes a little digging. Sometimes you need to get quiet and listen to that voice inside that you’ve been ignoring. But once you reconnect with your mission, you’ll find that everything else—visibility, confidence, impact—flows naturally from there.

Ready to Step Out of Hiding?

If you’re feeling like I did—lost, hiding, unsure of your mission—I want you to know that you’re not alone. But I also want you to know that it’s time to stop hiding. It’s time to reconnect with your mission and start showing up in a way that’s powerful, authentic, and real.

If you’re ready to step into your mission, let’s talk. Let’s figure out what’s been holding you back and how to move through it. Because the world doesn’t need more people going through the motions. 

The world needs people who are on fire from their purpose focused on the mission and ready to make a real impact.

Are you ready?

Love,

Rita

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