Why Outfit Polls on Instagram Are Sneakily Eroding Your Self-Trust
“What outfit should I wear?”Putting up polls on Instagram with questions like the above seems like a bit of harmless fun. You probably see a lot of entrepreneurs and influencers on social media using it as an engagement or feedback tool. But what if these types of interactions are actually a subtle sign that you’re outsourcing your self-trust in the decision-making process?In this episode of The Visibility Shift, you'll discover how seemingly small decisions can silently erode your confidence and leadership, impacting bigger areas of your life and business. Using personal examples, I’ll discuss the difference between seeking perspective versus giving away your power, how lack of self-trust bleeds into your brand and beyond, and show how strengthening your “self-trust muscle” can lead to showing up powerfully in every aspect.1:50 – The difference between gathering insight and deferring your decisions to others4:18 – Why you might feel the urge to crowdsource your decision-making process6:17 – How a lack of self-trust leaks into your business, brand, and leadership10:08 – Self-trust as a muscle to develop and strengthen over time12:20 – How the habit of seeking external validation extends beyond your personal style13:51 – What to do the next time you catch yourself wanting to defer your decisionsMentioned In Why Outfit Polls on Instagram Are Sneakily Eroding Your Self-TrustApply for The Visibility EditWork With EllieFollow Ellie on Instagram and LinkedInLeave a rating and review
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How Danelle Schlegelmilch Reclaimed Her Style by Investing in Herself
Are you allowing yourself to fully shine as a business owner, or are you letting yourself get lost in the daily minutiae?After feeling like she’d lost her sense of style during the pandemic, Danelle Schlegelmilch set out on a mission to get it back. She was evolving into her role as founder and fractional CCO of her PR company, Passport Public Relations. Yet she realized that while her mission was to help her clients shine, she wasn’t allowing the same thing for herself. She felt she needed not just a reduction in daily decision fatigue, but a boost in her confidence, professional presence, and client interactions.In this episode of The Visibility Shift, you’ll hear how Danelle reclaimed and elevated her style with the creation of a personalized style strategy, aligning with her growing business and CEO role. She emphasizes the importance of investing in yourself, the impact of finding your authentic style, and how strategic styling can empower women leaders to show up boldly and confidently in their businesses.3:57 – How Danelle lost her style during COVID and reclaimed it as her business scaled8:04 – How the styling process helped Danelle refine her existing style into a version suited for her CEO role10:21 – What it felt like for Danelle to do something a little new (and scary) by investing in herself 12:16 –The difference Danelle felt in meeting clients before versus after refining her style15:07 – How the styling process has shifted the way Danelle shows up, personally and professionally19:13 – The big a-ha moment that was a game changer for Danelle during this process22:53 – The difference in comfort level for Danelle now as someone who’s been on camera for many years24:29 – Danelle’s encouragement for women entrepreneurs who feel a shift in their lives or business27:20 – The stress saved and wasted time and money avoided with a personalized style strategy as your guide32:41 – Closing thoughts on the intangible but powerful energetic shift that style can create within Mentioned In How Danelle Schlegelmilch Reclaimed Her Style by Investing in HerselfPassport Public Relations | LinkedIn | InstagramApply for The Visibility EditWork With EllieFollow Ellie on Instagram and LinkedInLeave a rating and review
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How to Stop Wasting Time Deciding What to Wear Every Day
I’m sure you’ve been there: staring into a closet full of clothes, yet feeling like you’ve got nothing to wear…especially if you’re styling for an important event. But even on a “normal” day, this isn't just a minor inconvenience. It’s the price you pay for not being taught how to intentionally shop for yourself. Yet, the expensive price tag it comes with impacts more than just your daily routine. It significantly drains your mental focus, confidence, and energy as well. So how do you stop wasting time and energy on deciding what to wear and transform your relationship with your wardrobe so you can start dressing like the leader you are?In this episode of The Visibility Shift, you'll learn how to go clothes shopping in a way that’s intentional and that actually works for your life. I’ll discuss why the notion that you have nothing to wear is a myth, the sneaky ways your closet can drain you before you’re ready to start your day, and how to address this so you can reclaim your time, energy, and presence when you need it most.3:21 – What’s really behind that feeling of having nothing to wear6:49 – How you’re influenced to shop incorrectly (and who benefits)8:21 – The deeper impact of wardrobe misalignment and how it diverts from more impactful activities11:32 – Three key areas that cause you to go through cycles of feeling like you have nothing to wear14:36 – The bigger impact of your style on you as a person17:05 - What it looks like to create a clear and honest style strategy20:59 – The price of indecision, the impact of taking small steps, and how you can start todayMentioned In How to Stop Wasting Time Deciding What to Wear Every DayStop Panic Shopping and Start Building Your Style StrategyApply for The Visibility EditWork With EllieFollow Ellie on Instagram and LinkedInLeave a rating and review
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Stop Panic Shopping and Start Building Your Style Strategy
Does this sound familiar? A big event lands on your calendar, and you’re panicked because nothing in your wardrobe feels right. So you embark on a desperate shopping spree, hoping to find the perfect solution.We all get the impulse to shop our way to clarity, but it’s a short-term fix that rarely delivers the long-term alignment and confidence we crave. Instead, the key lies in building a style strategy that’ll transform your relationship with your closet and create a wardrobe that reflects who you are and are becoming.In this episode of The Visibility Shift, you'll discover why panic shopping is a distraction that leads to more confusion and frustration. I’ll reveal the pitfalls of retail marketing that contribute to that feeling of misalignment and take you further away from your goal, shift your perspective on what true style transformation entails, and discuss the foundational steps to cultivate a wardrobe that truly serves your authentic self.1:00 – Why shopping shouldn’t be the starting point for your style transformation2:38 – The common trap you can fall into when a significant event occurs7:22 – How the retail environment manipulates you to stray away from your personal style13:21 – A glimpse into the three-part style strategy I go through with clients to provide clarity, confidence, and alignment15:16 – How style visioning helps you define who you’re becoming and what you want to wear19:03 – Style applications and tools to help you make intentional choices about your wardrobe20:15 – The most transformative step to help identify what’s blocking you from embracing your desired style21:40 – The psychological benefits of being more intentional in your shopping25:12 – A few reminders for when you’re tempted to panic shopMentioned In Stop Panic Shopping and Start Building Your Style StrategyHow Natalee Shimerdla Broke Free From the Style RulesHow Brooke Janousek Went From Compliments to True ConfidenceYour Body Isn’t the Problem, Your Strategy IsApply for The Visibility EditWork With EllieFollow Ellie on Instagram and LinkedInLeave a rating and review
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Your Body Isn’t the Problem, Your Strategy Is
“I can’t dress the way I want to until my body changes.”That is one of the most painful lies women carry around with them, and one that’s often used as an excuse not to dress how they really want. If you’re one of them, it’s time to say, “No” and figure out how to accept, love, and embrace what you’ve got. You don’t need to change your body; you just need to change your rules.In this episode of The Visibility Shift, you’ll learn the necessary mindset shifts that need to happen if you want to embody a magnetic personal style. You’ll discover how the realities of retail make for a frustrating shopping experience, how you hold yourself back and limit your style and leadership potential, and how a perspective shift on how to dress your body will give you the confidence you’re looking for.2:47 – The prevalence of body image issues, even among those with “ideal” bodies5:32 – What you might not have realized about the “perfect” body type in the media9:16 – Three ways the retail environment makes it difficult for you to love your body15:34 – How a rigid or limiting mindset with your style impacts your leadership potential19:21 – How a rigid or limiting mindset with your style affects the way you show up energetically21:11 – The power of learning to work with your body to create balance and proportion for genuine confidence25:20 – A few things to remind yourself that your body isn’t the enemyMentioned In Your Body Isn’t the Problem, Your Strategy IsThe Hidden Rules Holding You Back (and How to Break Them)Apply for The Visibility EditWork With EllieFollow Ellie on Instagram and LinkedInLeave a rating and review
Welcome to The Visibility Shift, the podcast where style becomes your most powerful strategy for being seen, standing out, and leading boldly. I'm Ellie Steinbrink, stylist and personal brand coach, and if you've ever thought, "My style just isn't working anymore," take this as your sign. You're ready for your next level. Instead of launching into a panicked shopping spree, what you really need is a strategy. A style strategy that reflects where you're headed, not who you used to be or who you think you need to be to fit in. I'm here for the ambitious woman who's evolving. Maybe you're a founder, a speaker, a leader, or someone who's becoming more visible in your role. The opportunities are getting more exciting, the stages are getting bigger, but when you walk into your closet, you suddenly feel off, like you've outgrown it, like it represents a past version of you. We go beyond outfits and dive into the real strategies that elevate your presence, so your outer image reflects your inner power. Style from the inside out. Self-leadership through style. What it takes to create a strategy that's unique to you without losing yourself along the way. When your style aligns with your brand and your vision, everything shifts. You lead with more presence, you attract the right opportunities and clients, and you fully step into the woman you're becoming. Showing up as yourself is the most strategic thing you can do. New episodes drop twice weekly. Ready to stop second-guessing and start showing up as the leader you are? Let's get visible.
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