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Jul 2024
44m 14s

How to Build Self Confidence (the DOs & ...

ERIKA DE PELLEGRIN
About this episode

This episode is basically a TOOLKIT to confidence! Today I am joined by Saana Azzam for a really interesting and deep conversation on all things confidence - from taking a career leap (yes, even if you are just slightly unhappy), to setting boundaries, to pitching your value - each of these play a role everyday to build your SELF CONFIDENCE. It's not just about the big moments, but the small 1%, the constant reps we give and prove to ourselves, that build true CONFIDENCE.


(00:00) Introduction

(05:34) Advice for making a career leap

(10:54) Exercise to self reflect 

(11:42) Public speaking tools for everyday life

(17:41) Should you have an alter ego for confidence?

(21:23) Authenticity Radar

(24:10) Less human in the corporate world

(27:50) Navigating discomfort

(35:12) Networking tips & scripts

(39:35) Rule of Reciprocity

(41:28) Don’t be tacky!



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