Episode 13

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Published on:

5th Jul 2021

Help! I'm afraid of posting on social media. Coaching interview with Sam Langran

Do you ever feel afraid to post on social media? 

Perhaps you’re worried about what people think. Or that someone will criticise you - or your content. Maybe you secretly fear people won’t be interested in what you have to say. 

Perfectionism, self-doubt - and Imposter Syndrome - can leave you crippled with fear.

All of which can hold you back from showing up online with confidence. 

How do you move past your fears about posting on social media? Find out in this coaching interview with workplace mediator Samantha Langran. 

Key Moments

[4:02] Sam’s fears about posting on Facebook 

[4:53] What your personal Facebook account can teach you about engaging content 

[13:28] The surprising type of content that works for LinkedIn

[26:49] Why your content must connect with your audience emotionally 

[31:37] A surprising strategy that can help you tackle your nerves

[33:33] Four types of content you should be posting on social media (for engagement and sales) 

Key Links

Samantha Langran’s LinkedIn

Janet Murray on LinkedIn

Janet Murray’s website

Janet Murray’s Audience Growth Quiz

Janet Murray on Instagram

Janet Murray on Facebook

Janet Murray on TikTok

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About the Podcast

Courageous
Business strategy to generate predictable revenue and scale your business. Hosted by Janet Murray. For coaches, consultant, freelancers, contractors and/or business owners (of any age or stage) who want to build a sustainable business.
The 'Courageous' podcast is for entrepreneurs and business owners who want inspiration/ideas to help grow their business.

This podcast is hosted Janet Murray - a business strategist and former journalist - with more than a decade's experience in building online businesses.

Series 1 is solo season - and is packed with practical business advice and strategies to grow your business.
Series 2 - which is due to land in October 2024 - will feature indepth interviews with entrepreneurs and business leaders. They'll be sharing the challenges and obstacles they've had to overcome in their business - along with their biggest mistakes (and what they learned from getting things 'wrong').

So make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out when Season 2 lands in October.



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Janet Murray

I’m Janet Murray - I’m a business strategist and copywriter who helps consultants, coaches, freelancers and small business owners generate consistent income and/or recurring revenue.

I’m also the creator of the Courageous CEO Business Strategy Planner - which contains tried and tested strategy & resources to grow your business.