Phrases like “speak your truth” and stand in your power” are tossed around casually these days among people who have spent a significant time in the domain of personal growth. But what do they really mean? I see them both as indicators of an authentic life, which means, to quote Shakespeare “To thine own self be true”. To put it simply, to speak your truth and stand in your power means you are living a life that is primarily inner directed and follows the beat of your own heart rather than outer directed and focused on what other people think is best for you.