51 - Your imaginary audience is holding your solo podcasting back
The Credibility Minute · Jen deHaan
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Show Notes
"Who am I to talk about this?" It is a common question that plagues content creators. We often assume that our audience is filled with experts and skeptics waiting to expose us as frauds.
In solo podcasting, we cannot see our audience, so our brains naturally fill the gap with a "worst-case scenario" listener. We imagine our bosses or industry leaders scrutinizing every word. In reality, these people are likely not listening at all. The actual person who clicked play did so because they have a problem and hope you can solve it. They are looking for value, not reasons to judge you.
In this micro-episode:
- Why the lack of visual feedback in podcasting triggers imposter syndrome
- The reality check: Experts are too busy to "hate-listen" to your show
- How to shift your focus from the imagined critic to the hopeful learner
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