Confidence Is A Con Job

In this episode, I’m calling out the confidence hype. We’ve all been told that if we just had more confidence, we’d get the job, the pay rise, the recognition. The truth is confidence is not the magic fix it’s made out to be.It’s often a cover for deeper stuff like privilege, practice, or just being loud. And when we buy into the idea that we’re not doing well because we’re not confident enough, it becomes yet another reason to beat ourselves up.What if the real game changers are things like clarity, courage, and trust in yourself? What if you stopped waiting to feel confident and just started? Let’s talk about why confidence might be overrated, and what actually matters instead!Here are the highlightsConfidence vs. Competence and Courage (2:29)Alternatives to Confidence (5:17)Credibility and Connection in Leadership (7:13)Reframing Leadership and Final Thoughts (9:14)Connect with Ruth:Instagram LinkedIn Website