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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Courageous
Honest conversations and smart strategy for building a bold life, brand or business. Hosted by Janet Murray.
Courageous is a podcast for people who want to build boldly - whether that’s a business, a personal brand - or simply a life that feels like their own.

Hosted by marketing strategist and former journalist Janet Murray, this is a show about what it really takes to show up, speak out, and keep going - especially when doing so comes at a cost.

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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.