Building Confidence: A Journey and Strategies

The speaker shares her journey from being a shy high school student to becoming a confident sports executive. She emphasizes the importance of changing behaviors to build confidence and outlines six specific behaviors to help achieve this. These include counting yourself in, giving yourself 20 seconds of courage, taking a seat at the table, cheering for others' success, leveraging past achievements, and celebrating constantly. The talk encourages self-reflection and personal growth, highlighting the impact of confidence on career success.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to being away from home in college?

• She was excited and eager to explore.

• She focused solely on her studies.

• She immediately joined social events.

• She felt homesick and cried in her dorm room.

According to the speaker, what is the first step in changing to become more confident?

• Changing the behaviors associated with confidence.

• Seeking external validation.

• Starting with the attitudes.

• Changing your environment.

What was the speaker's career goal that required her to act more confidently?

• Becoming a college professor.

• Starting her own business.

• Becoming a motivational speaker.

• Becoming a sports executive.

What is the first behavior the speaker suggests to increase confidence?

• Seek approval from others.

• Practice public speaking.

• Count yourself in.

• Avoid difficult situations.

How did the speaker overcome her hesitation to publish her podcast?

• She ignored her fears completely.

• She waited for a perfect moment.

• She gave herself 20 seconds of courage.

• She asked a friend to do it for her.

What does 'taking a seat at the table' mean according to the speaker?

• Literally sitting at a table.

• Waiting for others to invite you.

• Actively participating and voicing your thoughts.

• Avoiding confrontation.

Why is it important to cheer for others' success?

• It makes you feel superior.

• It helps build a supportive network.

• It is a way to avoid competition.

• It distracts from your own goals.

How can past successes help in building confidence for new activities?

• By providing a benchmark for future goals.

• By making you complacent.

• By boosting your self-esteem and belief in your abilities.

• By reminding you of your failures.

What is the significance of celebrating achievements according to the speaker?

• It is unnecessary and time-consuming.

• It is a way to show off to others.

• It should only be done for major achievements.

• It helps reinforce successful behaviors.

What transformation did the speaker undergo by becoming more confident?

• She became a professional athlete.

• She started a cooking show.

• She became a general manager of a baseball team.

• She became a famous actress.