The Authentic Voice Finder
Your 15-Minute Brand Message Blueprint
A Gentle Guide to Discovering Your Natural Communication Style
Welcome, My Fellow Solopreneur
You Already Have Everything You Need
This workbook isn’t about finding your voice—it’s about recognizing the authentic communication style that’s been there all along. The one that flows naturally when you’re talking with a friend about what lights you up.
Over the next 15 minutes, you’ll discover how to translate that natural ease into messaging that attracts your ideal clients without exhausting yourself. No scripts to memorize. No personality to perform. Just your genuine expertise, expressed in a way that feels like breathing.
Before you begin:
- • Find a quiet space where you won’t be interrupted
- • Grab your favorite pen (yes, the one that makes writing feel special)
- • Pour yourself something delicious
- • Take three deep breaths
- • Remember: there’s no right or wrong way to complete this
Work at your own pace. Skip what doesn’t resonate. Trust what emerges.
Your Communication DNA
Let’s start with how you naturally share your expertise when no one’s watching—when you’re not trying to sound professional or impressive, just genuinely helpful.
Complete these sentences with the first words that come to mind:
When a friend asks about my work, I usually say:
“I help people
”The part of my work that makes me light up is:
If I could only share one thing about what I do, it would be:
Communication Preferences
Not all communication styles are created equal—at least not for your energy. Let’s identify what lights you up versus what drains you.
Circle the words that feel energizing when you imagine using them:
Column A:
Discover
Explore
Create
Support
Guide
Nurture
Column B:
Crush it
Dominate
Hustle
10x
Scale fast
Aggressive growth
Write 3-5 words from Column A that felt most natural:
Now notice: What do these words have in common?
Your Expertise Inventory
You’ve accumulated wisdom through experience, not just certifications. Let’s honor all of it.
Fill in what’s true for you:
I’ve been for years.
Three things I know deeply because I’ve lived them:
People often come to me for help with:
The mistakes I see people make (that I can help them avoid):
Something I do naturally that others find valuable:
Benefits That Resonate
Your clients don’t buy your process—they invest in the transformation. Let’s translate your expertise into outcomes they crave.
Complete this translation grid:
I create
→ So they can
→ Without
→ While feeling
I teach
→ So they can
→ Without
→ While feeling
I provide
→ So they can
→ Without
→ While feeling
Your Authority Style
You don’t need to shout to be seen as an expert. Check the quiet ways you already demonstrate authority:
✓ Check all that apply to you:
- I’ve developed my own methods through experience
- I see patterns others miss
- I’ve helped people achieve specific results
- I have a unique perspective on common problems
- I combine different fields of expertise
- I’ve refined my approach over time
- People remember and share my insights
- I make complex things feel simple
- My clients often say “I never thought of it that way”
- I have signature frameworks or processes
Look at what you checked. These are your authority anchors.
Choose your top three:
Your Positioning Statement
Let’s craft a positioning statement that feels like you—not a template, but your truth.
Fill in what feels most natural:
I’m a who helps
so they can
What makes my approach different is
Try it again with different words until it feels like something you’d actually say:
Version 2:
Version 3:
The one that makes you smile? That’s your winner.
Platform Adaptation Guide
Same message, different energy. Here’s how to adapt your authentic voice for each platform:
Your core message (from page 8):
Now adapt it for each platform:
Pinterest (Searchable & Aspirational)
Instagram (Visual & Personal)
Email (Intimate & Valuable)
Website (Professional & Complete)
Consistency Check System
Create a simple system to ensure everything you share feels authentically you.
Before publishing any content, ask yourself:
The Energy Check:
- Does this energize me to share?
- Would I say this to a friend?
- Does it reflect my actual experience?
The Value Check:
- Does this genuinely help someone?
- Is it clear who this is for?
- Does it lead naturally to how I can help more?
The Authenticity Check:
- Am I being honest about the challenges?
- Does this sound like me, not a template?
- Would my best client recognize my voice?
Red flags that mean “revise”:
- • Feeling drained after writing it
- • Using words that feel foreign in your mouth
- • Trying to sound like someone else
- • Forcing energy you don’t feel
Your Authentic Voice Summary
Everything in One Place
Tear out this page and keep it near your workspace for easy reference.
My Natural Communication Style:
Words That Energize Me:
My Top 3 Authority Anchors:
My Positioning Statement:
Platform Quick Reference:
Pinterest:
Instagram:
Email:
Website:
My Voice Checklist Reminders:
Your Weekly Ritual
15-Minute Weekly Voice Check
Consistency doesn’t mean rigid. Use this gentle check-in to stay aligned with your authentic voice while allowing for natural evolution.
Each week, ask yourself:
What felt most natural to share this week?
What felt forced or draining?
What response surprised me (in a good way)?
What do I want to talk about next week?
Voice Evolution Notes:
Remember: Your voice is allowed to evolve. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about staying true to who you’re becoming.
Transformation Examples
See the Difference Authenticity Makes
Real examples of generic business language transformed into authentic voice:
Notice the shift? Same value, different energy.
Voice in Action
Different Businesses, Authentic Voices
See how other quietly powerful solopreneurs express their expertise:
The Wellness Coach:
“I guide exhausted mothers back to themselves through gentle movement and honest conversation. No bounce-back culture here—just real support for real life.”
The Brand Designer:
“I create visual identities for introverted entrepreneurs who want to be seen without being loud. Think whisper, not shout.”
The Business Strategist:
“I help established consultants build systems that run beautifully in the background, so they can focus on the work that lights them up.”
The Creative Mentor:
“I teach artists how to share their work in ways that feel nourishing, not nauseating. Because your art deserves to be seen, and you deserve to feel good sharing it.”
What do they all have in common?
- • They speak to specific people
- • They acknowledge the real challenge
- • They promise transformation, not perfection
- • They sound like humans, not robots
Your Next Chapter
From Discovery to Implementation
You’ve discovered your authentic voice. Here’s how to weave it into everything you create:
This Week:
- Update your email signature with your new positioning statement
- Rewrite one piece of content using your authentic voice
- Share something using only words that energize you
This Month:
- Audit your website copy for energy drains
- Create templates using your voice compass
- Practice saying your positioning statement until it feels natural
Ongoing:
- Use your weekly voice check ritual
- Notice when you slip into generic business speak
- Celebrate when your authentic voice attracts aligned clients
Ready for More?
Explore our other resources designed for quietly powerful solopreneurs:
- • Strategic Content Templates (pre-written in calming, authentic voice)
- • The Energy-First Business Planner
- • Gentle Launch Strategies That Actually Work
Find everything at katjadebruijn.com/resources
Remember
Your Voice Is Your Superpower
In a world of loud marketing and hustle culture, your thoughtful, authentic approach isn’t a limitation—it’s exactly what your ideal clients are searching for.
Keep being quietly powerful. The right people are listening.
With warmth and belief in your journey,
Katja
katjadebruijn.com