Michael Fox Coaching Free Community

Imagine this scenario: You’re an RVP struggling to connect with clients. You’ve tried every strategy, polished every pitch, and yet something isn’t clicking. Sound familiar?

Let me share a story about a colleague named Sarah, an RVP who felt the same way. Sarah had all the tools, but her meetings felt robotic, her relationships shallow. She was drained, constantly trying to be the professional she thought others wanted her to be.

One day, she stumbled upon a quote that changed everything:

“If I want to be free, I have got to be me.

Not the me I think YOU think I should be.

Not the me I think MY KIDS think I should be.

Not the me I think my spouse thinks I should be.

If I want to be free, I have got to be me.”

It hit her hard. She realized she was wearing masks—trying to meet everyone’s expectations except her own. So, Sarah decided to make a change. She stopped trying to be perfect and started being real. She shared her genuine passion for helping others, admitted when she didn’t have all the answers, and leaned into her strengths instead of hiding her quirks.

The results?

✅ Clients opened up in ways they never had before.

✅ Her conversations became authentic, not transactional.

✅ Her sales numbers soared, but more importantly, so did her confidence and energy.

This isn’t just Sarah’s story—it’s backed by research. Studies show that authenticity builds trust, and trust is the foundation of every successful relationship, professional or personal.

💭 What about you? Are you showing up as the real YOU, or as the version you think others expect?

✨ The Takeaway:

True freedom—and success—comes when you embrace your authentic self. Clients don’t need you to be perfect; they need you to be real.

Let Sarah’s story inspire you to take off the mask and show up as YOU in your next client interaction. That’s when the real connections (and results) happen.

#Authenticity #SalesSuccess #Leadership #MindsetShift #RVPJourney