Ep 35: Choosing Confidence to Be a Better Leader


Ever wondered how to cultivate unwavering confidence as a senior leader? In today’s episode, we dive into the mindset of confidence in the workplace and how it impacts leadership effectiveness. Contrary to popular belief, confidence isn’t an inherent trait but rather a deliberate choice. We’ll explore how you can proactively choose confidence, regardless of your circumstances or outcomes, and leverage it to drive positive action and results.

Discover why confidence isn’t solely dependent on external achievements and why mastering your thoughts is key to fostering unshakeable confidence in your leadership journey. You will learn practical strategies to bolster your confidence, including the power of belief in your abilities and the importance of maintaining positive mind hygiene.

What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:

  • What feelings we need to have to be a senior leader.
  • How to feel confident as a senior leader.
  • How to choose confidence over fear.
  • The importance of remembering people aren’t born with confidence.
  • Why your accomplishments don’t dictate your feelings of confidence.
  • Why what you say matters.
  • What mind hygiene is.

Ideas Worth Sharing:

“You can choose confidence ahead of time and have confidence regardless of your results.” – Elisia Keown Share on X “Believe in yourself and your ability to overcome anything you put your mind to.” – Elisia Keown Share on X “Confidence doesn’t come from what we’ve done. It can trigger feelings of confidence but it actually comes from how we are thinking.” – Elisia Keown Share on X

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