331. Bridging The Confidence Gap

Key Takeaways

• Equally skilled men and women often perceive their abilities differently—women tend to underestimate, men overestimate.
• Confidence creates visibility and opportunities; a lack of it keeps you hidden.
• Building confidence is an active process, not an inherited trait.
• Real growth comes from action taken before you feel “ready.”

Actionable Insights

• Apply for the promotion, pitch the idea—stop waiting for perfect readiness.
• Write down your top strengths and revisit them before high‑stakes moments.
• Reframe failure as part of the path, not the end of it.
• Seek feedback from trusted peers to see the strengths you’re missing.
• Find your own “climbing wall”—a challenge that pushes your body and mind together.

Leadership Challenge

• What bold step have you been putting off until you felt “ready”?
• What’s one way you can practice confidence this week—even if it scares you?