How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Lead With Confidence in Your God-Given Calling
The Live Out Loud ShowShow Notes
In this episode, Brooke Thomas dives deep into the challenges women face when stepping into their highest calling, especially as fear and insecurity often surface before life's biggest opportunities. Joined by Claire, they share vulnerable stories and real experiences of overcoming confidence challenges, addressing the lies and labels that hold women back in business and life. Through faith-filled practices, supportive community, and obedience to God's promptings, they reveal how true confidence is built and multiplied. This powerful conversation offers encouragement, practical wisdom, and heartfelt reminders that you are not alone—and that stepping into your next level is both possible and necessary.
Key Moments & Timestamps 00:00 – Confidence Gets Challenged: Exploring why self-doubt appears before big opportunities. 02:40 – Faith Over Fear: Brooke Thomas shares the importance of praying for confidence and leaning on faith-driven community. 04:42 – The Lie of "Not Enough": Discussing how old labels and lies resurface at new levels and how they show up in daily actions. 10:47 – Safe Spaces for Growth: The power of Live Out Loud retreats and intimate gatherings to dismantle fear and foster authentic connection. 28:24 – Trading Labels: Brooke Thomas recounts how God replaced an old hurtful label, leading to true healing and freedom. 49:22 – Confidence Test Questions: Encouraging listeners to examine what's triggering their confidence challenges and to surround themselves with the right people to move forward.
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