Struggling with Confidence? Tips for Handling Difficult Conversations & Impostor Syndrome

In this solo episode, Amber dives deep into the intricacies of confidence, impostor syndrome, and the importance of speaking up. She shares her unique perspective on why confidence often comes from pushing past discomfort and embracing honest, direct communication.

Drawing from personal experiences and insights, Amber discusses the difference between confidence and arrogance, while offering practical solutions for those struggling with impostor syndrome. Amber also tackles the challenge of difficult conversations, emphasizing that being uncomfortable is necessary for personal and professional growth. She highlights the importance of being liked versus respected and trusted, illustrating how confidence can lead to becoming a better version of yourself.

Struggling with your confidence? Tune in and learn how to overcome it.

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KEY POINTS

On navigating confidence, impostor syndrome, and speaking up
The importance of being honest and direct
Being uncomfortable: Ways to approach difficult conversations
The difference between confidence and arrogance
Amber’s perspective on impostor syndrome
Some solutions to deal with impostor syndrome
Remember: confidence > arrogance, push past discomfort, speak up!

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QUOTES

“Confidence is how other people see you. It isn't really something that I think exists in your own body.” – Amber Cabral

“When we are being confident, we are sharing our ideas, we are still being considerate of how people will receive them, we are thoughtfully constructing messages that are going to be impactful, but create space for flexibility in conversation.” – Amber Cabral

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RESOURCES

Amber Cabral

IG | @bamcabral

LinkedIn | @ambercabral

Facebook | @amber.cabral

Twitter | @BamCabral

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Watch Amber’s TED TALK episode here.

Grab a copy of Amber’s books at Amazon!

Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture

Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others -

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Guilty Privilege is produced by EPYC Media Network

Reviews

This podcast provides a path to self-awareness in the most refreshing and engaging way. The conversations are so yummy (yes, yummy!) and they make me feel like I’m sitting on the sofa with Amber and her guests.

Ansmith1908

Guilty Privilege

Wow! I couldn’t get enough of this. Wished it were longer. The conversation is real, authentic and can absolutely be life changing if you soak the info in. Just finished listening to the episode with Tieko Nejon on emotional intelligence and Amber asked the best questions. Tieko answered so thoughtfully and broke it allll the way down for us. Kudos to both of you. I am sharing this podcast with so many people.

Nataliegouche

Guilty Privilege

Amber has a genuine ability to bring out the authentic aspects of topics that many of us must want to sit down and have a conversation about! Refreshing, compelling and yes, entertaining — can’t wait for each episode to drop and I even feel more equipped to expand on these topics in my own circle!

Themindofandre

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Just finished the first episode (whispers: via YouTube) and I was NOT ready for the conversation to end. So I came on over to the apple podcast streets to subscribe and listen again on my commute to work. While this is not the work I’m exclusively dedicated to, I want to increase awareness around equity so I can be more intentional in my practice personally and professionally. This conversation is an absolute resource that I have the PRIVILEGE (time) to tap into and I look forward to digging into new episodes every week.

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