#confidence

#confidence

In my thousands of hours of conversations with leaders, I discovered that we share a common belief: that our confidence will arrive once we receive a certain title or status. We think we will finally "feel" successful. But it doesn't happen that way. Self-doubt is always waiting at the edges of our capabilities. When we attempt to push doubt aside and ignore it, we reduce our ability to remain curious and respond most effectively.

The pressure was electric. Hope and fear did a wild dance in my chest and no matter how hard I tried, my imagination kept racing ahead. This was the moment that could change the trajectory of my life and career - and I blew it. But the lessons I took from that failed audition turned out to be more valuable than any role.

A young woman asked, "Did you always want to direct or did casting work inspire you to direct?" My response was immediate: "I always knew I wanted to direct but my self-worth was in the gutter. So, I had to work on that most of all." She gave that answer some very enthusiastic snaps, as did others in the audience. I thought, oh yeah, a lot of people feel that

The latest campaign, titled Get Set, frames the return to class as a moment of renewed purpose, fusing athletic edge with everyday confidence.

Everyone needs a good hype friend; they pump you up for dates, boost your confidence before interviews, and remind you of your worth after breakups.

I love her so much and she's so right, I've literally never felt more confident than when I started putting on muscle and feeling more steady and strong on my feet.

Confidence coach Regina Bonds believes that flirting in real life is a lost art, emphasizing the impact of technology on personal interactions and dating.

Self-awareness, despite being celebrated, is actually rare, leading to a collective obsession with it as its absence increases admiration for those who possess it.

When I encounter unsolicited comments about my family size, I respond with something humorous or corny to diffuse any judgment. For instance, I might say, "Hands full, heart full!" while engaging with my kids.

One of the most powerful things that happens with age is that you become more comfortable in your skin. The self-consciousness that may have clouded your earlier experiences often gives way to clarity. You know what you like. You've had time to figure out how your body responds, what brings you joy, what bores you, and what's a hard no. That kind of knowledge is sexy and empowering.

I became a sex educator for the nerdiest possible reason. When I got to undergrad, I knew I was gonna be going to grad school for something, I had no idea what, but I knew I needed volunteer work on my resume to look like a good grad school candidate.

A healthy ego tells you that you're talented and creative, but an inflated ego makes you think you're too good to wash dishes or accept constructive criticism.

While there's limited evidence that making yourself bigger directly boosts confidence, there is strong evidence that making yourself smaller can have the opposite effect.

I've found that the only way to effectively communicate with people who refuse to be honest and direct about their feelings is to take everything they say as gospel truth.

David is very funny and free-spirited. What I love most about him is his spontaneity. His brain is wired in a completely different way to mine.

It's still early in the year. We shouldn't talk about numbers now. We can talk about numbers at the end of the year.

"It feels great," Hayek said of landing the cover. "Sometimes life gives you unexpected, delicious moments that you can be afraid of, but if you go for the unexpected adventures, it keeps you full of energy and young."

Frequent apologies can subtly affect how others perceive your confidence and self-assurance.

"We all have confidence. It's idiotic to play a game if you don't go in with confidence. If you don't go in to win, you shouldn't go out there."

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It's difficult to rank, but it was a great, great performance. You see players have breakout games and extraordinary games, and Brian [White] had such one.

Sofía Vergara, at 52, embraces summer with confidence, showcasing her new skincare line, Toty, and sharing her beauty philosophy rooted in self-acceptance and cultural values.