In 2007, I was told by my employer that I would be in the next round of layoffs. I was devastated. I had exceeded performance ratings and was deemed a high-potential employee positioned to continue to climb the leadership ladder. Here is the kicker, in 2003, I knew that one day I would have a consulting business. Yet when God created this opportunity, I wasn't prepared to take the leap. I went back to what was comfortable.

Upon reflection, when I started my business in 2009 and operated it full-time in 2014, I realized that I didn't really learn much more in those 7 years. Therefore, in 2007, I was professionally competent to market my skills in the marketplace. I let fear, doubt, and disbelief hold me back.

I want to help you avoid this mistake by sharing what I learned about marketing my skills authentically to serve clients who value our solutions.