Confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t have; it’s something you build, just like a muscle. And like any muscle, it grows stronger with consistent training and weakens with neglect.
If you’re a leader whose confidence has been slipping lately, you’re not alone. Between workplace uncertainty, shifting expectations, and mounting pressures, even seasoned leaders can feel like their authority and impact are being challenged.
Gayle Lantz tackles this universal leadership challenge head-on, sharing why waiting for confidence to magically appear won’t work, and what actually will.
Drawing from her own journey of overcoming public speaking fears through Toastmasters to building a successful podcast over five years, Gayle reveals the “rep by rep” approach that transforms shaky self-doubt into steady, reliable confidence.
But building confidence isn’t just about what you do, it’s about how you talk to yourself while you’re doing it. Your inner voice can be either the ceiling or the floor for your confidence, and many leaders don’t realize they’re unconsciously training themselves to fail.
Gayle also warns about the fine line between confidence and overconfidence, and why the most powerful leaders often lead with presence rather than volume.
Whether you’re stepping into your first leadership role or have been leading for decades, this episode offers both the mindset shifts and practical strategies you need to build confidence that remains steady, no matter what’s happening around you.
This episode covers:
- Why confidence is a trainable skill, not a fixed trait
- The critical role of self-talk in building or breaking confidence
- How to generate confidence from within (instead of depending on others’ approval)
- Warning signs of overconfidence and how to avoid them
- The power of stepping toward discomfort as a confidence-building strategy
- Practical reflection questions to identify your confidence-building priorities
- How to help team members develop stronger confidence
Ready to train your confidence muscle? This episode tells you how, but only if you’re willing to do the reps.
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