When we're creating something new or changing directions in our life - the thing often standing in our way is the confidence to move forward.

Today we dive deep into the relationship between confidence, authenticity, and self-trust and how to cultivate each so that they work together to our advantage.

To help me have this conversation, I'm joined by "confidence sherpa", bestselling author, and podcast host Nicole Kalil. Together, we unpack what it truly means to be confident and authentic in a world that is often filled with noise, comparison, and external validation.

You’ll discover why confidence is much more than just a feeling—it’s a choice and a skill we can all develop. Nicole Kalil breaks down confidence from the etymology of the word to the difference in how men and women experience it through-out a life span. But more importantly, we get into how to take small steps, how to identify "confidence derailers" in your life and how cultivating self-trust sits at the center of it all.

Be sure to listen through for Nicole's real-life example of what starting from self-trust looks like with her podcast This is Woman's Work.

This is a really good one - if you are wanting to connect with your confidence and authenticity more this year and learn how you can begin to approach cultivating it in small ways, then this ones for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How taking small, intentional actions builds both clarity and confidence—especially when you're starting something new or stepping outside your comfort zone
How to identify confidence derailers
Why podcasting can be a powerful pathway to self-development, confidence, and authentic connection—whether your audience is large or small
Why cultivating self-confidence and authenticity are connected to your internal outcomes and influence how you create impact

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