Start Before You Feel Ready – That’s Where The Growth Lives
- Brainz Magazine
- Jun 27
- 2 min read
Tati Rainer is an Interview Coach and LinkedIn Profile Expert with over 25 years of corporate experience. She empowers professionals globally to excel in interviews and optimize their LinkedIn profiles to attract career and business opportunities.

Impostor syndrome doesn’t mean you’re unqualified. It means you care. And that’s exactly why your voice matters.

At a recent event, I stood in a room full of smart, successful women, and still, I felt it.
That familiar whisper:
“Who am I to teach this?”
“Am I really ready?”
“What if I’m not good enough?”
That’s impostor syndrome.
And if you’ve ever tried to grow, lead, or step into something bigger, you’ve felt it too.
You’re not alone, even experts feel it
Here’s the truth:
I don’t know everything.
But I do know a lot.
A lot more than the person I used to be.
And a lot more than many people who are still searching for the answers, I’ve already learned.
That’s why I teach.
That’s why I coach.
That’s why I show up.
Not because I’ve “arrived.”
But because I’m growing, and taking others with me.
The best leaders are forever students
Every time I work with a client, I learn something new.
I ask better questions. I discover new patterns. I evolve just like them.
Leadership isn’t about being the smartest in the room.
It’s about being open enough to grow and brave enough to go first.
Cliché or not, it’s true
You don’t get confident and then take action.
You take action, and that’s how you build confidence.
You start before you're ready.
You show up before you're perfect.
You speak before your voice feels steady.
Because the only way to get better is to begin.
So let me ask you:
What’s one thing you want to start doing that gives you goosebumps?
The thing you’ve been holding back on because you don’t feel “ready” yet?
Start today.
Your voice matters. Your presence matters. Your experience matters.
And someone out there is waiting for exactly what you’ve been keeping to yourself.
If you're a woman ready to lead, grow, and stop playing small, you're not alone. I’ve got you.
Let’s connect and walk this journey together.
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Tati Rainer, LinkedIn Specialist, Sales Navigator Trainer & Interview Coach
Tati Rainer is a renowned Interview Coach and LinkedIn Profile Expert with over 25 years of experience helping professionals elevate their careers. After mastering the art of excelling in interviews and optimizing LinkedIn profiles, she now empowers individuals globally to position themselves as leaders in their industries. Tati's expertise has helped countless clients secure dream jobs, build powerful personal brands, and create impactful online presences. As a Brainz Magazine contributor, Tati shares actionable insights on career development and leadership.