Online Business Mentor for High Performance Founders
Let’s face it (pun kind of intended), as introverts, the idea of showing up on camera for our businesses can trigger a cascade of self-doubt. We may feel like impostors, uncomfortable in the spotlight. The mere thought of recording ourselves evokes an internal chorus of “what ifs” and “I can’ts“. If you’re a fellow introverted solopreneur, you might be feeling the exact same way – a mix of excitement and “what am I even doing?” kinda thing.
I know this feeling all too well. But recently, I finally took the plunge into creating my first faceless video recording (thanks to my mentor who always pushes me to show up even if I don’t want to). To say I was a ball of nerves is an understatement. Here’s a breakdown of the emotional rollercoaster I experienced while recording my first faceless video along with valuable lessons I learned.
Let’s set the scene: There I was, all geared up (or so I thought) to make my first video. The truth? I was a bundle of nerves. Thoughts like “Who’s even going to listen to me?” and “Do I sound like I know what I’m talking about?” were my uninvited guests. And yes, feeling a bit embarrassed wasn’t fun either. Stepping into the spotlight, even without showing my face, felt like a huge deal, and thinking about it drained my energy faster than I could recharge.
But here’s the thing – those feelings are totally normal. When you’re about to try something new and scary, you will get tachycardic. And that’s okay (at least in this situation)! What the heck does tachycardic/tachycardia even mean?! In the medical world, tachycardia means a faster heart rate than normal (normal range is 60-100 beats per minute for most adults). Anyway.
It’s okay to feel overwhelmed and nervous especially when you are recording your first faceless video.
Action Tip: Whenever you start feeling this, stop and take a breath. Acknowledge your feelings and yourself. Try to make sense of what and why it is happening. Tell yourself and your brain that everything is going to be okay. WE are okay.
Moment of truth. I took a deep breath, fumbled with settings, and finally hit record. The first moments were undeniably awkward, to say the least. My voice sounded weird to me, and I kept wondering, “Is this really me talking?”. We’ve all heard our voices at some point in time and we’ve all seen the memes that go with it.
Stutters, mispronounced words, and the inevitable sigh of frustration were all there. Knowing I have an accent did not help either. But, something shifted as I went on.
Gradually, I began to focus on delivering my message, not on how I looked or sounded. A sense of enjoyment replaced the anxiety while recording my first faceless video. I realized this process allowed me to clarify my ideas and improve my communication skills.
It's not about how your voice sounds like, it's about how you deliver your words that matter.
After hitting stop and replaying my creation, I was not surprised by the sound of my own voice. What particularly caught my attention was how I delivered it. Someone, sign this girl up for communications 101 or something was my first thought. Shame, Kimmy. Shame.
Here’s what I discovered:
So, If you’re sitting there, doubting if you should make a video or share your ideas because you’re an introvert, I’m here to tell you – go for it. You might feel all the feels like I did, but that’s part of your journey. And it’s a beautiful one.
So, If you’re sitting there, doubting if you should make your first faceless video or share your ideas because you’re an introvert, I’m here to tell you – go for it. You might feel all the feels like I did, but that’s part of your journey. And it’s a beautiful one. Many successful course creators and online business owners began with those same feelings of hesitation and self-doubt.
Here’s what I want you to take away from my experience:
Here are some practical first steps if you’ve been itching to create your own faceless video content as a solopreneur:
Remember, creating faceless videos as an introvert is a journey, not a destination. if I can move from nervous to kinda loving it, so can you. Embrace the learning curve, and let your desire to serve your audience lead the way.
Remember, creating faceless videos as an introvert is a journey, not a destination. if I can move from nervous to kinda loving it, so can you. Your voice matters, and there’s someone out there waiting to hear just what you have to say. Embrace the learning curve, and let your desire to serve your audience lead the way.