#263: How Do I Actually Feel Confident? | Dear Carla

<p>In this <em>Dear Carla</em> episode, an educator writes in about confidence, imposter syndrome and the pressure they feel to appear confident while leading their team.</p><p>Carla challenges the idea that good leadership requires having all the answers and talks about what it actually takes to build confidence over time. From doing things scared and paying attention to your own self-talk to collecting the “receipts” that remind you of what you’re capable of, this conversation is about learning to trust yourself, even when that little voice gets loud. </p><p>With ideas inspired by Mel Robbins, Brené Brown, Brendon Burchard and Stephen Covey, this episode offers practical places to start without pretending confidence has a quick fix.</p><p>Maybe it’s time to stop faking it till you make it and start practising it until you believe it. <br></p><p><strong>Resources mentioned:</strong></p><p><a href="https://link.amazon/B00wKmHI6"><em>The High 5 Habit</em><u> — Mel Robbins</u></a></p><p><a href="https://link.amazon/B0h3D1pCT"><u>Brené Brown — Dare to Lead</u></a></p><p><a href="https://link.amazon/B06vufx8k"><em>High Performance Habits</em><u> — Brendon Burchard</u></a></p><p><a href="https://link.amazon/B0fnmyC5i"><em>The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People</em><u> — Stephen R. Covey</u></a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yiYUxqaR5Jl9XZSsH6fFx?si=74f0b78653bd4c3b"><u>Dear Gabby meditation — Gabby Bernstein</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>ASK CARLA</strong></p><p>Have a question? <a href="https://airtable.com/appCYy96iDfoYqLtQ/pagF00Oui7TEHSQ7j/form"><u>Ask here</u></a></p><p><strong>SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW</strong></p><p>If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more ECEs who are in the thick of it!. Thanks for tuning in to The Everything ECE.  See you next week!</p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH CARLA</strong></p><p><strong>Email Newsletter:</strong> ⁠⁠<a href="https://early-learning-foundations.kit.com/b0fcdc38a5"><u>Click Here⁠</u></a><u> </u></p><p><strong>Website:</strong><a href="http://elfoundations.com"> </a><a href="http://carlatheece.com"><u>carlatheece.com</u></a></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlatheece"><u>@carlatheece</u></a></p><p><br></p>