Talk About Talk - Executive & Leadership Communication Skills

The CONFIDENCE Habit with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff (ep. 222)

Talk About Talk - Executive & Leadership Communication Skills

Show Notes

Looking to boost your confidence? Struggling with self-doubt or imposter syndrome? Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, bestselling author of "The Confidence Habit," breaks down why confidence is a habit you can build. Andrea and Cindra dig into the difference between confidence and credibility, why 68% of Americans believe we're in a confidence crisis, and the small daily practices that rewire self-belief over time.

You'll learn Cindra's three-word mantra for bouncing back from setbacks, how to "capture your wins" even during your hardest days, and why confidence is often borrowed before it is built.

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CONNECT WITH CINDRA:

🌐 Website: https://cindrakamphoff.com/

📖 "The Confidence Habit" book: https://link.amazon/B08i6oLDl

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindra-kamphoff/

🎙️ Listen to Andrea on Cindra's "High Performance Mindset" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/774-unique-is-better-than-better-how-to-communicate/id1034819901?i=1000788323865

RESOURCES:

📖 The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1455884324?

Check the full episode transcript at https://www.talkabouttalk.com/the-confidence-habit-with-cindra-kamphoff-ep-222

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