“Just be yourself” sounds encouraging, but it does not give you anything to work with.
Most people are not struggling with authenticity. They are struggling with direction. They do not know what to say, where to start, or how much is enough.
Being yourself without structure often leads to rambling. Being yourself with a clear focus leads to confidence.
You do not lose authenticity by using a framework. You gain clarity. A simple structure keeps you on track while still allowing your personality to come through naturally.
The takeaway:
Clarity does not replace authenticity. It supports it.
When you know the point of the video, being yourself becomes much easier.