Bridging the Confidence Gap
Book • 2025
In Bridging the Confidence Gap, Sheena Yap Chan examines the disconnect between how capable women truly are and how capable they believe themselves to be, offering strategies to close that gap so women take more leadership positions.
The book covers imposter syndrome, societal and cultural biases, the importance of self-promotion, and practical exercises to build self-trust and resilience.
Chan uses research, stories from women she has interviewed, and actionable steps to help readers reframe failure, embrace rejection, and practice confidence-building behaviors.
Emphasizing that confidence is learned and practiced, the book advocates starting small, unlearning limiting cultural norms, and leveraging visibility to create systemic change.
It positions confidence as essential for both individual advancement and broader societal benefits when more women occupy leadership roles.
The book covers imposter syndrome, societal and cultural biases, the importance of self-promotion, and practical exercises to build self-trust and resilience.
Chan uses research, stories from women she has interviewed, and actionable steps to help readers reframe failure, embrace rejection, and practice confidence-building behaviors.
Emphasizing that confidence is learned and practiced, the book advocates starting small, unlearning limiting cultural norms, and leveraging visibility to create systemic change.
It positions confidence as essential for both individual advancement and broader societal benefits when more women occupy leadership roles.
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