How to Know When You’re Outsourcing Your Power
Saturday, May 03, 2025 | By: Bonnie Sorsby
Coaches, Courses, and Constant Noise
Reclaim Your Inner Authority in a World That Profits From Your Doubt
You don’t need more advice.
You don’t need another course sitting half-finished in your inbox, or a coach telling you to "just show up more."
What you might need, though, is a moment of honesty...
Are you outsourcing your power in your business without even realizing it?
It’s easy to do.
The online space is loud, persuasive, and built to make you believe you’re always one strategy away from success.
But here’s the truth no one selling you a blueprint will say...
You already know what you need.
You’ve just been conditioned to doubt it.
The Coaching Industry Thrives on Making You Feel Like You’re Missing Something
Courses, coaches, masterminds... they’re not inherently bad.
But let’s be real.. this industry profits when you believe you can’t trust yourself. Let's read that one more time.. this industry profits when you believe you can't trust yourself.
There’s always a new framework.
A limited-time offer.
A “This is how I did it, so it will work for you too” story.
And suddenly, you’re no longer building a business from alignment... you’re building it from a patchwork of other people’s opinions, strategies, and fears.
Signs You’re Outsourcing Your Power (Without Even Realizing It)
Outsourcing your power doesn’t always look like handing over big decisions.
It’s often subtle and disguised as “being strategic” or “playing it smart.”
Here’s how it shows up:
- You hesitate to launch or pivot until a coach gives you the green light
- You’ve bought multiple courses but still feel stuck (and keep buying more)
- You ignore your gut because it doesn’t match what an “expert” recommends
- You constantly tweak your offers based on every new marketing trend
- You feel guilty when you don’t follow someone else’s idea of consistency
- You’re waiting for permission to take action
- You believe success is tied to how much you’ve invested, not how aligned you feel
- You’ve convinced yourself you “need” to be in a container to stay motivated
- You second-guess ideas unless they fit a formula you’ve been taught
- You consume more content than you create because you’re searching for the “right” way
If any of these hit a little too close to home, it’s okay.
We’ve all been there.
The key is noticing it and choosing to call your power back.
When Urgency Tactics Make You Ignore Your Intuition
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room... false urgency.
“Doors are closing tonight.”
“Only 1 spot left—don’t miss your chance.”
“The price goes up in 2 hours. Are you in or are you playing small?”
Sound familiar?
These tactics aren’t about your growth, they’re about your fear.
And they’re designed to push you into decisions that bypass your inner knowing.
Here’s what I believe:
If something is truly aligned, you won’t need to be pressured into it.
Your body will say yes without the panic, without the countdown timer.
Alignment doesn’t come from urgency. It comes from clarity.
You Don’t Need More Strategy... You Need to Trust Yourself Again
Every time you look outside of yourself for answers, you quiet that inner voice just a little more.
You don’t need another person’s game plan. You need to reconnect with your own.
Tools like astrology, Human Design, and energetic guidance aren’t here to give you a formula to follow, they’re here to remind you how you are designed to flow, create, and lead.
The next level of your business isn’t hiding in someone’s $5,000 group coaching container.
It’s already within you.
How to Call Your Power Back
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Pause the constant consumption.
Give yourself space away from all the advice. -
Check in before you check out.
Before asking a coach, a peer, or Google.. ask yourself what feels aligned. -
Use guidance as a mirror, not a manual.
The right tools and mentors won’t tell you what to do, they’ll help you hear your own clarity.
Ready to Reconnect With Your Inner Authority?
If you’re done chasing strategies and ready to lead from alignment, I’ve created a few free tools to help you start:
- Your Ideal Client Map — Get clear on who you're meant to serve.
- Where Should You Really Show Up Online? (Take the Quiz) — Discover the platforms that align with your energy.
And if you know you're ready for deeper guidance... not another strategy, but a personalized experience to align your business with your purpose...
Explore my Soul Purpose Activation
No pressure. No urgency.
Just clarity, alignment, and a return to trusting yourself.
The coaching industry won’t always tell you this...but you don’t need them as much as they want you to believe.
You need space.
You need reflection.
And you need to remember that you were never meant to build your dreams by following someone else’s path.
Start listening inward. That’s where everything shifts.
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