#009: 3 Easy Steps to Conquer Your Fear of Posting Online

Ever felt that fear of posting on LinkedIn or social media in general?

It’s paralysing.

I've been there.

Old colleagues? Family? Friends?

The thoughts of them seeing my posts made me freeze.

Would they see me as someone trying too hard?

Maybe even judge my opinions?

And that fear kept me silent for years.

I'd overthink every potential post—imagining everyone I knew scrutinising my words.

It felt like standing on a stage, naked, in front of everyone I'd ever met.

The fear of being misunderstood or seen as "weird" was overwhelming…

But then I realised:

I was my own worst enemy.

The only thing holding me back was me.

I didn't suddenly become a social media creator overnight.

I took baby steps.

Later on, I found a framework that helped me ease into sharing:

It's called the Learn-Do-Teach framework.

And it made all the difference for me.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Talk About What You’ve Discovered

When I first started posting, I didn’t feel confident enough to share original insights.

Instead, I shared things I learnt from books I was reading or from conversations with people I admired.

For example:

I would write about an idea I picked up from a podcast that resonated with me.

It was bite-sized content that felt safer because I wasn’t claiming to be an expert.

It’s just me, reflecting on what I learned.

Sharing these small lessons allowed me to get comfortable with the process without feeling exposed.

What You Can Do:

●      Pick one thing you learnt today from a book, podcast, or conversation.

●      Write a short post about this new idea and why you find it interesting.

●      Share your post once a week.

Step 2: Show What You’ve Tried or Applied

After getting comfortable, I then began to share my work.

I talked about projects I was proud of—like interviewing people about holistic healing for hopeandway.com.

This helped me connect with others in similar fields.

Sharing these interviews allowed me to highlight their expertise while also growing my confidence in putting myself out there.

And sharing felt risky at first.

I worried about seeming boastful or dull.

But I discovered people actually enjoy behind-the-scenes stories.

They're interested in the process.

By opening up about my experiences—from landing clients to launching new projects—I built stronger connections.

It even inspired others to share their own journeys.

What You Can Do:

●      Share one work project you're proud of, explaining what you did and why it matters.

●      Describe a challenge you faced at work and how you overcame it.

●      Talk about someone you've worked with or interviewed and what you learnt from them.

Step 3: Share What You Know

This was the hardest part for me—actually teaching what I know.

Imposter syndrome was real.

I kept asking myself, What could I possibly teach that hasn’t already been said?

It’s easy to assume that everyone knows what you know, that your experiences or insights aren’t that unique.

But then it clicked: my perspective is unique.

What's obvious to me might be eye-opening for someone else.

I’ve had the privilege of working with amazing clients and teams.

It would be a waste not to share those lessons.

Plus, the more I shared, the more I realised there were people out there who genuinely needed the insights I could provide.

Sure, fear of judgement tried to silence me.

But I reminded myself: my "basic" knowledge could be someone else's new level.

What You Can Do:

●      Choose one skill or knowledge area you're confident in from your work experience.

●      Write down three key lessons you've learnt about this topic.

●      Create a short post or video explaining one of these lessons, focusing on how it could help others in your field.

Remember…

Don’t take your education and experience for granted.

Someone, somewhere, is desperate to learn the lessons you’re perfectly placed to teach.

You don't need to be an expert to teach.

Even sharing a common idea in your own words can reach someone new.

This positions you as a go-to person in your field.

When I started sharing my lessons, people were genuinely interested.

These weren't just random tips…

But insights from my personal journey.

The more I shared, the more I realised people needed what I could offer.

Starting My Newsletter (and the Fear of Hitting Send)

One of the biggest leaps I took was starting a newsletter.

But it wasn’t easy.

For months, I couldn't hit "send.”

I would always think:

What if no one cared?

But I knew email could help me build a community with people who liked my ideas.

So I launched my email newsletter.

Slowly, readers wrote back.

They shared:

●      Thoughts.

●      Questions.

●      Feedback.

Because of this tiny step, it turned into real conversations and built deeper relationships.

It Gets Easier

The LinkedIn newsletter felt just as scary.

You'd think I'd be used to it?

Nope.

I’m still worried about what my professional network might think.

Yet, every time I shared something, it got easier.

The responses I got from my LinkedIn newsletter were even more supportive than I expected.

They said things like:

"Thanks for being honest about your struggles."

"Your post made me think differently about my job."

It reminded me why sharing matters—we're all figuring things out together.

Embrace the Fear, Move Forward

Posting online still makes me nervous sometimes.

But I've learnt it won't end your career…

It’ll actually make it better.

New network…

New opportunities…

New ideas…

It's pushed me to grow in unexpected ways.

So try this:

●      Start by sharing one thing you've learned.

●      Then talk about something you've done at work.

●      Finally, teach others a skill you have.

Maybe you start an email newsletter or post on LinkedIn.

The first few times feel weird.

But it gets easier as I’ve said.

You'll soon realise you don't need to read every book or listen to every podcast.

You already have valuable things to share.

Your experiences and ideas matter.

Someone out there needs to hear them.

So take that first step.

Hit send on that draft you've been sitting on.

You might surprise yourself with what happens next.

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