Are you unintentionally hiding your credibility? 

Allison Lane breaks down one of the most common mistakes authors and experts make: minimizing their credentials. Whether you’re a PhD, MD, or sought-after speaker or seasoned leader, the way you introduce yourself shapes how people perceive your authority.

Learn how to confidently present your expertise in conversations, media pitches, and online profiles, without feeling arrogant. If you’ve ever said, “You can just call me [first name],” this episode will change how you think about visibility forever. 

Listen now to learn how to claim your title and attract the recognition your work deserves.

Allison covers:

• [00:00 ] The biggest opportunity you’re missing when introducing yourself
• [01:30 ] Why women experts often downplay their credentials
• [03:45 ] How to position yourself as credible with one sentence
• [05:15 ] Quick fixes for your email signature and social media profiles
• [07:20 ] Allison’s closing PSA: stop hiding, start owning your authority

Resources Mentioned:

• Connect with Allison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonlanelit/ 
• Visit Allison’s website for book coaching and marketing programs: https://www.lanelit.com/ 
• Get Allison’s free Essential Bio Package template: https://lanelit.com/package 
• Contact at allison@lanelit.com 

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