143. When You Think Confidence Means Being the Loudest Person in the Room

If you’ve ever looked around at work and thought, “I need to be more like them to be confident,” this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, we’re busting one of the most persistent myths about confidence - that it means being the loudest voice in the room. The one who always speaks up first, takes up space, and never seems unsure.

But what if that isn't you?

What if you’re a quiet leader?

What if you think carefully and more slowly?

This episode is a gentle call back to yourself.

We’ll explore:

• ​Why the “loud = confident” myth is so persistent (and so damaging)
• ​What real confidence looks like — and why it can be quiet, thoughtful, and grounded
• How to stop performing confidence and start being it

Whether you’re a deep thinker, a reflector or quiet doer, this episode is your reminder: you don’t need to change your personality on the road to being more confident.

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Cover art by Jacob McFadden

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