#192: Confidence & Authenticity: How You Can Cultivate Both to Become More Impactful with Nicole Kalil

When we're creating something new or changing directions in our life - the thing often standing in our way is the confidence to move forward.Today we dive deep into the relationship between confidence, authenticity, and self-trust and how to cultivate each so that they work together to our advantage.To help me have this conversation, I'm joined by "confidence sherpa", bestselling author, and podcast host Nicole Kalil. Together, we unpack what it truly means to be confident and authentic in a world that is often filled with noise, comparison, and external validation.You’ll discover why confidence is much more than just a feeling—it’s a choice and a skill we can all develop. Nicole Kalil breaks down confidence from the etymology of the word to the difference in how men and women experience it through-out a life span. But more importantly, we get into how to take small steps, how to identify "confidence derailers" in your life and how cultivating self-trust sits at the center of it all.Be sure to listen through for Nicole's real-life example of what starting from self-trust looks like with her podcast This is Woman's Work.This is a really good one - if you are wanting to connect with your confidence and authenticity more this year and learn how you can begin to approach cultivating it in small ways, then this ones for you.In this episode, you’ll learn: How taking small, intentional actions builds both clarity and confidence—especially when you're starting something new or stepping outside your comfort zoneHow to identify confidence derailersWhy podcasting can be a powerful pathway to self-development, confidence, and authentic connection—whether your audience is large or smallWhy cultivating self-confidence and authenticity are connected to your internal outcomes and influence how you create impactLinks:Get the FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action PlanMore from Nicole Kalil:Visit: https://nicolekalil.com/Take the Quiz - What Is Derailing Your Confidence: https://nicolekalil.com/confidencequizListen to the podcast: This Is Woman's WorkRead the best-seller: Validation Is For ParkingIG: @nicolemkalilLinkedIn: @nicolekalilMore episodes on this topic:Ep.127 - How To Use The Power of Your Voice to Speak Notes of Love 7 Authenticity w/ Judy RodmanEp.121 - The Impact of Authenticity w/ Brandon WadeThank you so much for listening! New Episodes are available every Tuesday* -Automatically receive episodes on Apple Podcasts when you "Follow" by clicking the plus sign to add to your library and don't forget to turn on your notifications.I love hearing your thoughts - leaving an Apple Podcast Review means the world to me and helps the show get found my more listeners.Mentioned in this episode:FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action PlanI’m here to tell you that…most successful podcasters did not begin with video- they started with audio and grew from there. Start mapping out your aligned starting point right now with my FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action Plan! Because podcasting works best when it’s serving you. Get the FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action Plan