It stands to reason that if we have our own business we need to believe in what we are doing. That means that we should believe sincerely in our product or service. If we are honest with ourselves we can be honest with our customers. Then we can sell with that sincerity.
The trouble is that self-doubt can always creep in. We are not all constantly confident. Many of us, although actually very good at what we do, cannot quite believe that we are as able as our peers and colleagues, let alone better than some. We fear we will be found out as imposters. Maybe this is a more common phenomenon in women but this was my problem for many years. I think the explanation for me lies here.
Late in my career and rather accidentally, I landed a job which was technically very difficult, and which really terrified me to start with. However, I not only found that I could do it, but that I was very good at it. That was when it came to me that I was not an imposter, but could give as good as anybody, and better than some too.
I had this revelation, but maybe you just have to realise that the feeling of being an imposter is only in your mind. I still have bad days sometimes, and maybe you do too. Just think of all the good things you have achieved in your career and in your business and build on your confidence. Go get ‘em.