Confidence Happens in Hindsight

This may not be something you need. Perhaps you feel solid in the confidence department and we're cheering you on in that! But for those of us who have struggled with building up our confidence, or had it knocked down, or we've missed the mark with humility... or struggled with Imposter Syndrome... this episode is for you.

In this solo episode, Kristen explores several ideas around confidence and humility and shares two of her own personal stories to illustrate how confidence doesn't come from trying to prove something, but instead - it comes with hindsight after doing the really hard things.

Have you ever found yourself worrying that if you are "too confident" that you'll be perceived as arrogant? Or that people like you better when you come across as humble? Does this make you want to play it small? Kristen encourages all of us to stand out and speak up if we have something to say but also gets real about how our insecurities can get in the way. She's candid about how her own insecurities have played a role in her journey and there's no sugar coating it - those insecurities can lead us in the wrong direction. Kristen talks about how we can fall into the comparison trap and even overcompensate when we feel like we have something to prove. But who are we trying to prove something to and why do we feel like it's so important?

Kristen opens up in her storytelling this episode and her stories go back to the early days of her career when confidence was scarce but the stakes were high. There were lessons in both humility and stepping into one's capability (instead of believing all of those imposter-talking self doubts). Listen in to the full episode to hear how one of her first public speaking events went (snickers in the crowd and all) and how she's learned that when we work for the cause - instead of the applause... when we stay true to ourselves and remain authentic... suddenly those big scary things that take a lot of courage to try are actually so much easier. They also happen to be the very things that we need to do to discover the confidence we're looking for. Confidence is waiting for you on the other side of that big bold move - so why wait? We get one life to live - and on the other side of NOT doing it, is regret. Go for it! You are capable and you are most definitely worthy. We believe in YOU!