Confidence is the foundation of career success—but most people don’t know how to actually build it. In this episode, I break down the strategies I’ve used to build and maintain confidence throughout my career. From getting promoted 11 times to launching this podcast, I’ve relied on confidence to take risks and make bold moves. I also share a story I’ve never told publicly, give you a confidence audit to test where you stand, and close with the exact steps you can take to become more confident—starting today.

Timestamp

:56 — Storytime: How I overcame self-doubt and launched my podcast and business.

5:33 — What Confidence Is and Isn't: Clear signs of real confidence vs. false bravado.

7:57 — Why Confidence Matters: The role confidence plays in promotions, life choices, and career momentum.

9:38 — Nature vs. Nurture: Do you have to be born confident—or can you build it?

11:21 — The Confidence Audit: 7 questions to help you identify your current confidence baseline.

14:55 — What Confidence Sounds and Looks Like: How confident people speak, act, and show up in the real world.

20:26 — Strategies to Build Confidence: Tactical habits and mindset shifts that actually work.

31:47 — Challenge for Listeners: What is one bold risk you should take this week?

Confidence Blueprint Series:

• Part 2 - How to Rebuild It drops July 30th

Resources

• Book: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*** by Mark Manson

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