Too often, talented individuals shrink into spaces that were never meant to confine them. In her talk, Lauren reveals how hesitation rooted in fear can quietly sabotage growth and opportunity. What if the one thing holding you back isn’t what you lack, but your fear of being noticed? She gives you a new perspective on how showing up fully, even in small ways, can lead to powerful transformation. Lauren C. Nelson, a personal branding strategist, coach, and consultant, is the founder of The Visibility Agency and creator of The Powerhouse Era, a personal branding and visibility program designed to empower hidden professionals to become highly paid, visible, and credible experts in their industries. Fueled by her own experience as a timid and invisible high performer throughout her corporate career, she has helped professionals own their authority, find their confidence, and accelerate their careers and businesses using personal branding. Through her workshops, Lauren equips women with the tools and confidence to stop hiding and minimizing themselves, gain recognition, secure lucrative opportunities, and make a lasting impact in their fields. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx