In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, we’re talking about something that most people don’t realize is running the show—how we were conditioned from a young age to play small.

We grew up being told to be polite, to not take up too much space, to wait our turn. We learned to shrink ourselves, soften our voices, and seek approval instead of trusting our own power. And without even realizing it, that little girl inside of us is still running the show—especially in sales.

If you’ve ever struggled to fully own your voice… if you’ve ever held back from saying what you really wanted to say on a call… if you’ve ever second-guessed yourself instead of leading with certainty… this is why. It’s not a strategy problem. It’s not a skill problem. It’s conditioning. And if you don’t heal it, it will keep showing up every time you try to step into something bigger.

But the second you decide to stop waiting for permission—to stop filtering, shrinking, hesitating—that’s when everything shifts. That’s when your presence alone starts pulling people in. That’s when selling stops feeling like convincing and starts feeling like leading.

This episode is about that breakthrough. The one that changes everything. Because when you start showing up as all of you—bold, certain, and unapologetic—that’s when people stop needing to be sold and start choosing you.

In this episode of Closing Deals in Heels, we&rsquo;re talking about something that most people don&rsquo;t realize is running the show&mdash;how we were conditioned from a young age to play small.
We grew up being told to be polite, to not take up too much space, to wait our turn. We learned to shrink ourselves, soften our voices, and seek approval instead of trusting our own power. And without even realizing it, that little girl inside of us is still running the show&mdash;especially in sales.
If you&rsquo;ve ever struggled to fully own your voice&hellip; if you&rsquo;ve ever held back from saying what you really wanted to say on a call&hellip; if you&rsquo;ve ever second-guessed yourself instead of leading with certainty&hellip; this is why. It&rsquo;s not a strategy problem. It&rsquo;s not a skill problem. It&rsquo;s conditioning. And if you don&rsquo;t heal it, it will keep showing up every time you try to step into something bigger.
But the second you decide to stop waiting for permission&mdash;to stop filtering, shrinking, hesitating&mdash;that&rsquo;s when everything shifts. That&rsquo;s when your presence alone starts pulling people in. That&rsquo;s when selling stops feeling like convincing and starts feeling like leading.
This episode is about that breakthrough. The one that changes everything. Because when you start showing up as all of you&mdash;bold, certain, and unapologetic&mdash;that&rsquo;s when people stop needing to be sold and start choosing you.

Living Boldly Podcast with Kayla Hodges is more than a podcast, it's a movement.

Hosted by international speaker and transformational sales trainer Kayla Hodges, Living Boldly is your weekly permission slip to take up space, trust your voice, and stop playing small in your business, your relationships, and your life.

Whether we’re talking sales, healing trauma, reclaiming your feminine fire, or building a life that you are aligned and proud of… this show will help you unlock the confidence, clarity, and courage to finally become her—the version of you who doesn't just survive, but thrives.

Expect deep conversations, raw stories, mindset breakthroughs, and feminine leadership strategies that’ll help you build wealth with integrity and lead with heart.

Because the boldest thing you can do… is be fully you.

Living Boldly Podcast with Kayla Hodges is more than a podcast, it's a movement.
Hosted by international speaker and transformational sales trainer Kayla Hodges, Living Boldly is your weekly permission slip to take up space, trust your voice, and stop playing small in your business, your relationships, and your life.
Whether we&rsquo;re talking sales, healing trauma, reclaiming your feminine fire, or building a life that you are aligned and proud of&hellip; this show will help you unlock the confidence, clarity, and courage to finally become her&mdash;the version of you who doesn't just survive, but thrives.
Expect deep conversations, raw stories, mindset breakthroughs, and feminine leadership strategies that&rsquo;ll help you build wealth with integrity and lead with heart.
Because the boldest thing you can do&hellip; is be fully you.

Living Boldly Podcast

Closing Deals in Heels is Kayla's passion project. It's a podcast created for women who want to learn sales from a female perspective. Kayla believes that sales is an art, and she wants to share her knowledge and experiences with other women who are interested in this field.

As the host of Closing Deals in Heels, Kayla is dedicated to empowering women in sales and helping them achieve their goals in the industry. Through insightful interviews with successful female sales professionals, she shares tips, strategies, and experiences that will inspire listeners to take their sales game to the next level.

Whether you're a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, Closing Deals in Heels is the podcast for you. So, put on your heels and get ready to close some deals!

Closing Deals in Heels is Kayla's passion project. It's a podcast created for women who want to learn sales from a female perspective. Kayla believes that sales is an art, and she wants to share her knowledge and experiences with other women who are interested in this field.
As the host of Closing Deals in Heels, Kayla is dedicated to empowering women in sales and helping them achieve their goals in the industry. Through insightful interviews with successful female sales professionals, she shares tips, strategies, and experiences that will inspire listeners to take their sales game to the next level.
Whether you're a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, Closing Deals in Heels is the podcast for you. So, put on your heels and get ready to close some deals!