Are You Afraid of What People Think? Because Same.

Are You Afraid of What People Think? Because Same.

From Level Up with Lacey by Lacey Gebo

March 30, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 172

About this episode

Lacey discusses how the fear of what others think can hinder business decisions and personal growth.

Let’s be real for a second… How many decisions are you NOT making right now because of what someone might think? Raising your prices. Changing your schedule. Having that hard conversation. Starting something new. Instead… you overthink it. Sit on it. Push it off. I’m calling this out because I’ve caught myself doing the SAME thing lately. And I know I’m not the only one. So today, we’re talking about the fear of what people think and how it might be quietly running your business behind the scenes. Not to tell you to stop caring… because that’s not realistic. But to make sure it’s not the reason you stay stuck or keep playing small. Because here’s the truth: You can either build a business that makes sense to everyone else… or one that actually moves you forward. Most of the time, you don’t get both. This fear tends to show up in three big areas... your clients, your team, and people in the industry. With clients… you’re undercharging, overworking, and second-guessing everything.You’re scared to raise prices, set boundaries, or change your schedule because of one thought: “What will they think?” But the goal isn’t to keep everyone. The goal is to build something strong enough that…

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Host: Lacey Gebo

Topics covered

  • fear of judgment
  • business decisions
  • leadership
  • pricing strategy
  • client relationships

Keywords

  • fear of judgment
  • business growth
  • leadership challenges
  • pricing
  • client management

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