How to Validate Yourself When No One Else Does

What if the only thing standing between you and the confidence you crave is proof you’ve been ignoring?

In this deeply personal episode, I open up about what it really takes to validate yourself - especially when no one else does. After surviving over 15 years in an abusive marriage, I had to relearn how to rebuild my confidence from scratch. And surprisingly, it didn’t start with a TED Talk or a viral quote - it started with one terrifying act: booking myself a makeover at Sephora.

I’ll walk you through the exact three-step process I used (and now teach my coaching clients) to stop outsourcing confidence to other people and start trusting your own voice. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or looked to others for validation, this episode will show you how to collect the proof that you’re already enough.


WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

How to pinpoint exactly what you’re seeking validation for - and why that clarity is crucial for building real confidence.
My favorite confidence-building exercise: the “Compliments File,” and how to use it as evidence when self-doubt creeps in.
Why confidence isn’t the prerequisite for action - it’s the result of it.
A simple, empowering framework to stop outsourcing your self-worth and start proving your own value, one bold step at a time.
How I turned one small, scary decision into a turning point that redefined my self-image - and how you can do the same.


TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – The question that changes everything: what if the proof you need is already there?
0:45 – My personal story: how a Sephora makeover became the start of self-validation.
3:00 – Step 1: Identify what you’re really seeking validation for.
4:15 – Step 2: Create your “Compliments File” to collect proof of your value.
5:45 – Step 3: Take action before you feel ready - confidence follows doing.
6:45 – Coaching invitation: how I help high-achieving women rebuild self-trust and reconnect to their power.
7:15 – Engagement call: which of the three steps will you try first? DM me on LinkedIn.
8:00 – Final reminder: you are the validation you’ve been waiting for.


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