Across thousands of hours of coaching, training others, and–of course–a few of my own stumbles and fumbles, I’ve learned a few things about becoming more confident, the hard way. Here are 9 things to know about becoming more confident that will shift how you think about yourself.

Confidence isn't about arrogance or constant affirmation but about owning our capabilities and accomplishments without diminishing others. We'll discuss how avoiding destructive habits and labels that limit us can foster confidence, and why consistency and effort over time build true self-assurance. Join me as we uncover how facing life's challenges head-on and processing our emotions can lead to a more confident and fulfilling life.

When was the last time you truly had a summer? Most of us stop having a summer vacation as soon as we enter the workforce, and over time we forget the magic that's possible when we create new adventures for ourselves. I'm sharing 3 questions that you can ask yourself to have the summer of a lifetime, so grab a pen and paper as you listen and start planning--there are options here even if you don't have a ton of cash.

Feelings matter--but when we over-emphasize their importance, they can run our lives. It's just as important to feel feelings as it is to know how to take control of your feelings. When you can take control of your feelings, you can use them to process through your life's experiences, without feeling reactive or numbed out.

Going no contact is not a decision to be made lightly--and there may even be some alternatives to going no-contact that will bring you more peace. In today's podcast episode, I'm breaking down the 3 types of relationship scenarios where you might consider cutting off a relationship, and the 3 alternatives to going no-contact. And if you do need to go no-contact? I'm breaking down the structure of the conversation so that you know what to say (and what to avoid saying) and how to process the experience.