Have you ever thought about that?

When you say, ‘I am a teacher,’ it shows that you are more confident, but at the same time, when you use the 2nd statement. It shows that you have some doubts about your teaching.

This is not my own theory; here is a research statement.

“Research in social psychology and entrepreneurship shows that how founders describe themselves—using role‑based labels like ‘I am an entrepreneur’ rather than task‑based phrases like ‘I do business’—strengthens professional identity and role‑specific self‑efficacy. This, in turn, can increase the perceived credibility of a founder, because identity‑based narratives help make a venture seem more coherent and legitimate.”

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When you see the difference through a marketing lens, the 1st statement is short, memorable, and easy to capture people’s attention, which is only 9 secs.

Now you might think, what if I do something new in my business? If I say my designation, people won’t recognize it.

I can hear your worries. It’s even better if you introduce yourself with your new role; it sparks curiosity and makes them ask you. ‘What do you mean by that?’ This also helps to engage with other people in an easier way.

If you take your role as your identity, it will automatically push you to learn, practice, and experiment more in your field, which will eventually make you an unvanishing expert.