10. From Permission to Confirmation: How to Build Unshakable Confidence as a Leader
Release Date: 11/01/2024
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info_outlineWelcome back to Have Good Ripple Effect! I’m Lisa Even, your host, and today, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics: building confidence as a leader. Whether you’re leading a team, tackling a new project, or simply trying to inspire others, I believe confidence is the key to showing up as the leader you’re meant to be.
In this episode, I share a story from a recent coaching session with a young leader struggling with confidence. She wanted to know how to get her team and her leaders to take her seriously. My advice? Start with one small shift: move from asking for permission to asking for confirmation.
Here’s what I mean: Instead of saying, “What do you think?” try saying, “Here’s what I recommend. Do you agree?” This subtle change can transform how others see you and how you see yourself. Together, we’ll explore the power of bringing your ideas to the table confidently, creating space for others’ feedback without second-guessing your own value.
Join me as we explore:
- The power of shifting from permission to confirmation
- How to ask for feedback without losing your authority
- Practical tips for showing up with confidence (even when it feels hard)
- How these small changes can create a Good Ripple Effect in your leadership
- If you’re ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start leading with impact, this episode is for you!
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Episode Minute By Minute:
- 04:00 - Welcome and Introduction – Setting the stage for today’s topic on confidence
- 00:47 - The Power of Shifting Your Mindset – From permission to confirmation as a leadership game-changer
- 02:18 - Coaching Story: Planning with Confidence – Lisa’s advice to a young leader on owning her authority in team projects
- 03:24 - A New Way to Ask for Feedback – How to present your ideas confidently
- 05:36 - Practice Builds Confidence – Why it feels hard at first and how to keep going
- 06:22 - Encouraging Team Input – Putting your team in a position to contribute with confidence
- 07:00 - Wrap-Up and Challenge – Practical ways to step into the confirmation seat
Hit play to hear the full conversation and challenge yourself to lead with boldness and confidence this week!
P.S. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who might need a confidence boost or someone stepping into a leadership role. Let’s keep the Good Ripple Effect going!