Ep #226: Confidence: A Learnable (and Transferrable) Skill

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Confidence: A Learnable (and Transferrable) Skill

Do you ever find yourself second-guessing your abilities or avoiding opportunities due to a lack of confidence? Confidence plays a crucial role in how we show up as lawyers and leaders. Whether you’re questioning a work assignment, hesitating to speak up in meetings, or unsure about a career transition, self-doubt often holds us back from making the decisions that align with our true potential. Even the most accomplished people experience these moments of uncertainty.

 

The good news is that confidence is a skill you can develop and grow over time. The gap between where you think you should be and where you perceive yourself can fuel self-doubt. Whether it’s choosing a job that feels safe but uninspiring or hesitating to speak up in critical situations, that gap keeps you stuck. The real work begins when you identify these areas and commit to closing the gap by building your confidence through practice and mindset shifts.

 

In this episode, I’ll walk you through the process of developing confidence as a transferable skill. You’ll learn how to navigate the cycle of commitment, courage, competence, and confidence. By taking action and embracing discomfort, you’ll cultivate confidence that will allow you to take risks, trust yourself, and show up more powerfully in every area of your life. Building confidence isn’t about perfection; it’s about showing up and trusting your ability to grow.

 

 

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What You’ll Learn from this Episode:
  • The four-stage cycle of building confidence.
  • How social conditioning impacts confidence, especially for women lawyers.
  • Identifying where lack of confidence is holding you back professionally.
  • The importance of shifting from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset in developing confidence.
  • Why the people you surround yourself with directly impact your confidence.
  • How to recognize when you’ve hit a “set point” and avoid self-sabotage.
  • Questions to ask yourself to identify where lack of confidence is limiting your growth.

 

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  • Mindset by Carol Dweck | TED Talk
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